" I do as His Highness wills, Lady Elisa I believe it's time you retire , His Highness wouldn't approve you staying out long ", he says his expression not changing in the slightest.
I and Kristan's eyes widen in shock upon hearing his words.
" Where's he right now ", She says trying her best not to open the topic that's it's his brother they speak of. Kristan hasn't said a word since then, probably too in shock to utter a word.
" His Highness is in his study right now , I suggest you wait a while long . . . ", She dashes past him before he could complete his sentence and he follows suite but she ignores him.
She manages to maneuver her way round the mansion and into Niklaus's study. She still doesn't know how she did it but she did and now the how doesn't matter.
He is interrupted and he furrows his brows.
" I would like to have a word with you ", she says not minding what he could do to her. She was prepared to die the moment she walked into the study.
It was crazy, what she was willing to do for a stranger but her life would feel worse than death, if Kristan were to die because of her.
" How dare you int . . . " he says getting up and facing her.
" A word . . . Please", she interrupts so she doesn't get intimidated by his threats.
She tries to avoid eye contact but he's staring down at her, so she faces downwards trying her best to hold still and not pass out from the death aura he's emanating.
" Let's hear it ", is all he says.
" Your Highness . . . . . I beg of you, to please, let him go. He had no idea that I had run from you. I'll do anything you ask from now on. Let's just resolve this between us and not get outsiders involved ", a smirk slowly appears on his face.
" And he's . . . Vatler's brother. How do you expect Vatler to feel . . . " , I see his expression change for just a slight second - to that of shock ? Then he really must not know the relationship between the two.
" You could really stoop so low and beg for your lover. Fine . . . ", he says.
he ignores his comment about their relationship status. Wait !
What ? - That's it ? . I can't believe he changes his mind so quickly. Did he do so because he was Vatler's brother ? So he actually has someone he cares about.
" There are conditions ", he says.
Of course there are conditions, I mean I can't believe I just thought I'll get through this so easily.
" One - he'll work here as a servant. Two - he won't get paid for his service and won't get food either, he'll feed of my remains. Oh and four - this is the last day you speak with him again", he says with a satisfying smirk.
What ? - those terms are sick.
" Your Highness, those terms are . . . ." , the words are unable to escape my tongue.
" Don't call me that ", he says.
" Don't call you what, Your Highness ? What should I call you, then ",is all she could mutter.
' Bloody Hell - Is that seriously all he's thinking about at this crucial hour ', she says to herself.
" It's either he goes with those terms or he dies " he says and walks out, obviously avoiding her question.
She runs out immediately to go tell him the terms and conditions. She notices his change in expression from anger to disgust.
" What Elisa, how could I possibly agree to that "
" That's our only option, okay and I had to grab it. Please you have to do this, I can't watch you die because of me. For now let's do with this and I'll try to convince him otherwise later ".
" Fine ", he says after hesitating for a while.
She instructs the guard to open up for him, and they do so. She immediately hugs him, the moment he steps out and he hugs her back.
They notice everyone's stares and they immediately pull out of each other's embrace.
" I'm so sorry for that, for everything. For lying to you and putting you in such a mess ", she says between sobs.
" Hey , it's okay for now. I'll find a way to get us both out of this bloody mess ", he says and gives her a reassuring smile.
She smiles and nods. She intentionally leaves out the part that they were never to see each other again after the day ends.
Niklaus watches from his balcony as they display affection for each other. His eye darkens every passing moment, until he could bear it no more.
He strides into his bedroom and starts throwing things around. A guard comes in to find out what was wrong. Before he could process it all, Niklaus snaps he's neck and he falls dead.
Vatler comes in soon after and clears out the blood and body.
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