My One and Only ; Hope Mikaelson

Chapter 3

THIRD POV

The hunter and the two originals arrived at the house. Their eyes widened in surprise. Kol let out a whistle, "Who exactly is this child?" Klaus asked. Alaric took out a piece of paper.

"Her name is Rayleigh Nakari-Mallows." He then rung the doorbell. After a couple seconds, a short brunette woman with gray eyes opened the door. The originals noticed she was a vampire. She smiled at them and bowed her head.

"Hello, My name is Marin Ivanovna. I am maid of Mallows Manor. Please state your name and business." She says. Alaric spoke up.

"Hello to you too. I am Alaric Saltzman, the headmaster for the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted." He shook her hand and gestured to Klaus, "The man on my right is Niklaus Mikaelson and the man on my left is Kol Mikaelson." They expected her to be in fear at the mention of their name, but they were surprised to see that she nodded and fully opened the door.

"You may enter. Don't worry about the threshold, my master made it so that vampire can enter on mine or other residents command." Marin explained and led them towards the foyer. Then a man with salt and pepper hair and blue eyes walked down the foyer. He stopped as the end of the foyer and made eye contact with Marin. "Marin." He greeted with cold eyes.

"Nigel." The woman said back with just as much animosity. This confused the new house guest as the woman seemed very nice. The two glare at each other for what feels like an eternity. In hopes of clearing the tensions, Alaric cleared his throat and all eyes fell on him. "Um...the interview." He said nervously. The maid and butler cursed themselves mentally for their deplorable behavior.

"Ah yes, the interview. Well this is where we part, I will put you in the hands of Nigel." Marin then grabbed duster and rags. "Now, if you need anything, please feel free to call me. Good day." When she was out of sight, all eyes fell on the butler.

"Hello new guests, as you know I am Nigel Finch, the butler of the Mallows residence." He introduced himself and took out a pocket watch, "Well you're twenty minutes early. The young mistress si in the middle of her violin practice, so if you don't mind waiting a couple more minutes , follow me." They followed his to a room. As they entered the saw a girl around Hope's age, staring intensely at a music sheet.

They were taken aback by the girls unique features. She seems to be around 5'4 tall, with curly black hair with white tips. If you squint just enough then you can make out little freckles splattered across her face. To them she looked like a little fairy.

Nigel turned to them and put his finger to his mouth, signaling to be quiet. He then gestered them to a couch to sit down in. He then went in front of Rayleigh and tapped her shoulder.

"It's time to start again little lily." Nigel said to the girl who visibly deflated. The girl sighed and put the music sheet. She was about to start playing, but Nigel put a hand on her head, "Don't overthink it, you'll be fine." He reassured her which earned a small smile in return. Rayleigh took a deep breath and.....

Alaric, Klaus, and Kol's eyes widened at the talent this girl had, Niccolo Paganini would be jealous. They saw as her hands moved expertly across the instrument. They could feel the emotion she put behind her playing, the passion, the carefulness, the happiness. They knew this girl was extraordinary.

Rayleigh had opened her eyes as she stopped playing. She looked towards her grandfather figure for any kind emotion on his face. The man smiled at the girl he had come to see as his own granddaughter, "See lily, you had nothing to worry about." He put a caring hand on her head, "You played exceptionally." Rayleigh practically beamed at the praise. Nigel chuckled and gestured towards the gawking trio. "And I believe our guest believe so as well." Confused, the girl turned to see three men in her music room looking at her jaw drop eyes wide.