Blood Rose [On hold]

Chapter 4

It is a wonderful early morning when Elizabeth and Kate sat outside in the Sunday morning sun doing what women do best, gossip. “You are so lucky having someone to hold and love even when he makes you furious” Kate said envious leaning onto the arm rest of her chair. The red and black jewels on her white silk dress shimmered as she lies back glaring at Elizabeth with one eye. “Yea, sometimes I could just strangle him. I want to be with him however he is dead set on waiting for our wedding night” As Elizabeth realized just how open she was with Nickolas sister her cheeks burned a bright red. Trying to defer the focus from her glowing cheeks Elizabeth stood up and ran her finger over a blooming red rose. The rose itself looked like deep red silk wrapped into a flower form, the color reminded her of Katarina’s pure warm heart. “And they tell me I have to get married in white because it resembles purity instead of red, after you met Katarina Rose white looks foal in comparison. “Liz! What did you do to my baby brother?” Elizabeth glared at the clouds blocking some of the sunrays as she frowns pulling up her nose. “I have no idea to be honest. I found out he was a player Casanova when he tried to make my knees weak with a few romantic dates and my childhood friend warned me against him. I told him I’m not interested in being his toy and left. He chased after me for a while and then stopped; I hoped he grew tired of the games. Then one day I saw him mopping at the river, he looked so heart broken. When he started to talk I did not want to listen because I knew he was smooth with his words, still I listened and my heart grew weak. I told him I’ll give him a second chance with some rules and regulations, leaving me begging for him in the end. Somehow I am happy having a man who attaches meaning to sex and who wants to make it special, still I love him isn’t that a special bond enough” Elizabeth stopped and took a deep breath. “I am a horrible person” she sighed and fell on the grass starring at the clouds. “You’re not! You are amazing, if it was any other girl Nicky would have send them packing a long time ago. You did not change him, you just asked him to proof his commitment to you. Sorry dear but you have to suck it up now, you made the rules” Kate mocked as she stood up and walked toward Elizabeth. Kate lay down with her head next to Elizabeth’s together they searched the sky wondering what treasures the clouds may hide. After a few minutes when Elizabeth took a deep breath for the third time Kate leaned up on her one arm lifting her brow. “Good grace dearie! If you want to be with the guy so badly run up to him now, throw your legs around him and make him yours. Or to maintain peace and ask him to move up the wedding date!! Then you can have him and he will be satisfied because you are married” Kate said with a serious face. Kate placed her free hand over Elizabeth’s mouth when she wanted to say something. “Don’t know what you are about to say and I don’t care get your ass to your fiancée and show him who is boss. Stop bugging me about it, I’m not going to marry you” Kate turned over laying on her stomach, closed her eyes and ignored the confused girl. After a few minutes of plotting Elizabeth jumped up and ran toward the house. Running around the one corner Elizabeth accidentally stepped on the small blood hound puppy sleeping next to a small table. A small boy came running toward the puppy screaming “I’m sorry Milady! Lord Rose told me it is okay if Rosie sleeps in the house while I’m cleaning the kitchen chimney”. The fear on his face made Elizabeth feel uncomfortable, it looked like his whole body was shaking. “it’s okay sweetie as long as little Rosie is fine. I should be saying sorry since I’m the one that disturbed her slumber” Elizabeth played with the puppy’s ears and walked away. Standing at Nickolas study’s door holding her breath she argued with herself whether she should knock or walk in with a proud attitude. She threw open the door and walked in the little boy calling Rosie caught her eye as he ran after his pup. Nickolas sat behind his desk holding papers; it seemed like he was just sitting there pretending to know what he was doing. His hair was rough and wild from running his fingers through his hair, proof that he was actually trying to figure out what is going on with the papers. His white shirt was half unbuttoned hanging loosely around his chest. Nickolas lifted his blue eyes and glared at Elizabeth from under the hair hanging in his face. When he saw Elizabeth standing in the door way his frown turned into a smile. “Nickolas we should talk” Elizabeth announced with a bossy attitude. His confidence as he stood up from his chair and walked around the desk made Elizabeth feel less bossy and more at risk. After Nickolas settled on the corner of his desk he smiled at Elizabeth making her forget what she wanted to say. “Why was that little boy so scared when he saw me?” Elizabeth asked playing with her thumbs. “I take it your talking about Colin and Rosie. Scot and I saved Colin from his abusive father last year. He was beating Colin because he did not want to help his father steel money from the people with fake fortune telling. Scot noticed it first and ran off to save him. My father said we should take him in and make sure his father can’t ever hurt him again. I bought him Rosie to make him come over his fear, now he is just scared that someone might want to hurt her. He is only 7 and he works harder than all the rest” Today Elizabeth wore her light powder blue dress Nickolas bought her for their engagement party. Even though her hair hung over her shoulder informally her facial expression and posture was uncomfortably formal. “Nickolas may I have a word” Elizabeth straightened out her back even more. Nickolas smiled and made agreeing noises when she started off her conversation in the way she informs him of a decision she made, pretending to care to discuss it with him and make a decision together. “I know that our wedding is in only three months, however I feel it might be wise to move the date earlier” Elizabeth help her formal posture fighting back tears. Nickolas lifted himself from the desk looking at her with a half lifted brow. Gazing at his fiancé Nickolas smiled when placing one hand on her neck and planted a soft kiss on her forehead. “The only reason I am marrying you is so that I could legally call you my wife. I already stood in front of God declaring my undying love for you” he softly whispered. “Have Lady Mary send out the invitation letters for let’s say next week this time, if that will give you enough time to find a dress and finalize your plans” Elizabeth was happy with Nickolas reply she ran off calling for Lady Mary and all her other ladies to meet with her as she ran off to the cart waiting outside. “Lady Mary, I’m getting married next week this time” Elizabeth grabbed onto Lady Mary and twirled her around. “Milady I won’t finish the dress in time” The old woman fanned herself thinking of how much work still needs to be done before the dress is finished. “Don’t stress yourself out so much my sweet lady. I know what dress I will wear on my wedding day” Elizabeth ran up to her mother’s room rampaging through the closet pulling out a red dress. “My mother’s engagement dress”