One and Only (Corpse Bride fanfic; Victor x Emily)

chapter twenty six

UNEDITED

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I hurriedly threw on my fur coat and raced out of the manor to find her. I fell a couple of times, scraping my knees on the way but I didnt care. As long I get to her. Finally reaching her manor, I climbed up on the vines that was growing on the walls. As I climbed to her window and sat down on the window sill, I had knocked gently trying to capture her attention. She sat up in bed and lit up her candle before making her way to the window. She looked confused as she saw me sitting motioning her to come over, she opens the window and raised her eyebrows at me.

"Victor? You look like a ghost! What are you--"

"You can't marry him." I tell her with weary tone, her eyebrows furrowed.

"What?"

"Listen Emily, you mustn't," I grasped her hands.

"Are you mad? You sound like a pillock!" She yanks her hands back. She began to step back as I entered into her corridors.

"Please trust me--"

"I love him! Nothing will change." Emily adamantly stood on her toes, staring me down.

"Do forgive me Emily! He will tell you to wear your mother's dress and meet him at the end of the bridge behind the oak tree where you would be murdered." She stands still, completely stunned by what I've said. I walked up to her but she took a step back.

"I trust him. It is none of your business of who I court with. You are not mine so you do not have a say."

"Perhaps, I can do this to change your mind." I placed my hand on her jaw, leaned in as I pulled her close. I kissed her passionately. We stayed in the position for a few more seconds before Emily pushes me away while she covered her lips.

"You ought to fetch a straight jacket! I do not want anything to do with you. You are no longer a friend of mine. Now, excuse me and get out of my chambers!" Emily shouted, I was disappointed that didn't work. I hoped that she would at least changed her mind but it seems like I've failed. She followed me out to the window, watched me climb down from the vines and I walked back to my estate hall in a somber state. The sun was rose up hitting against my skin. I entered into my apartment, leaning against my door as I hid my face into my hands. I looked through my drawings and found the painting of Emily. I couldn't bring myself to destroy the art. I stuffed the art back into my box of drawings and painting. I laid in my bed, my mind is full of Emily and the memories. I must've fell asleep as I woken up by the loud bang against my balcony door. I opened the door, still groggy from my slumber. Once my vision cleared, my eyes widen at the sight of Victoria.

"Victoria! What are you doing here?" I asked, she barges into my room completely hitting my shoulder against hers.

"I followed you." Victoria spat out. I scratched my head in confusion.

"What-"

"I followed you and her to the cabin yesterday." Everything suddenly went quiet and I couldn't form a word. Victoria's eyes were puffy and red. Looked like she never went to sleep.

"Are you having an affair? With Emily Merrimack?" Victoria choked on her words before tears started pouring down her face.

"H-How did you--"

"Am I not worth enough?"

"No! I can assure you--"

"Why her?" Victoria stared at me once was kind eyes now they were dark and cold.

"I'm just a good friend of hers--"

"Oh! Bollocks! Do good friends kiss?" Victoria blurted out, I was stunned. How did she.. How did she find out that we had kissed? I was finding every excuse to come up with but why am I lying? The moment I kissed Emily, I felt something compare to when I kissed Victoria. That's when I realized... I knew Emily was the one for me.

"I suppose you're right Victoria." I admitted. She began to sob, I didn't know what to do so I hung my head low avoiding her gaze. I wanted the best for her but I'm not the one for her.

"Can't you hear my heart breaking?" Victoria threw herself into my arms, I stood still as she hugged me tightly.

"Forgive me Victoria... I really tried to love you but I couldn't." She sobbed more, it's like every word I said was only breaking her heart more and more. It felt like she was only grasping what little we had. I sat in silent as she cried into my chest.

"Please take me away Victor." She begged. Victoria was isolated because of her folks, she was never allowed to go outside and do the things she wanted. She was hoping that this marriage was her way to freedom to do those things. As much I want to help her dearly, my heart yearns for another. I let out a heavy sigh before lifting up her chin to get her attention.

"Victoria, I want to end our relation and terminate our marriage agreement." With a beating heart, I finally spoke. Afraid what Victoria will do, more tears flows down her rosy cheeks.

"Forgive me. I can only ask for forgiveness." I tell her as I bring her over to a chair. I sat down next to her, giving her a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

"Is she better?"

"I am confused"

"Is Emily better in bed?" She furrowed her eyebrows as she shot me a look. I felt my face flush in embarrassment. Why was she asking such personal information?

"Emily and I... Haven't done such acts. Like I told you Victoria, I'm not in affair with Emily."

"Is that the truth?"

"Yes, I would never lie." Well... at least not right now.

"I will not approve your request, I refused to terminate our marriage agreement." Victoria tells me, I was completely appalled.

"Victoria--" She turned her head away from me. I pressed my lips together as I thought to myself. Im afraid this will not go well.

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