One Man's Girl is Another Man's Dream

Chapter 9

Rose's POV

I look over at the new, happy couple and smile. They are so cute together! I think to myself. I look over at Arthur and see him still glaring at Gilbert. What is Arthur's deal? I think to myself. I tap him on the shoulder and he turns around. "Yes, love?" He asks me. I gesture towards Gilbert. "Why do you look like you are about to fight Gilbert?" I ask him. He sighs and looks over at Gilbert. He mumbles something and walks over to him. I look at him as he walks away. Oh please let this not end in a fight! I think to myself.

Arthur's POV

I walk over to the wanker that thinks that he is good enough for my Rose. I look at him. "Gilbert, would you kindly come with me outside?" I ask him. He looks at me confused, but nods and stands up. I look over at Rose. "Might I know where your back garden is?" I ask her. She looks at me slightly confused. Gilbert chuckles slightly. "I zhink he means your backyard." He says with a small smirk. She nods, understanding, and points to a door in the kitchen. I nod to her and start walking to it. Gilbert follows behind, closely. I open the door and hold it for Gilbert. He walks out and I walk out after him. After I close the door, I turn around and smack him. He staggers a bit, surprised, then looks at me. "Vhat zhe hell vas zhat for?!" He asks. I look at him with fire in my eyes. "Do you seriously think that you are good enough for my Rose?!" I ask him, raising my voice. He looks at me. "Of course I don't! She deserves much better zhan me!" He says, standing up straight and looking me in the eye. I widen my eyes slightly. "What?" I ask in surprise. He sighs and looks at the ground. "I know zhat I vouldn't make her happy. I vould probably just screw it up! But I still love her!" He says, looking at me at the last part. I look at him and sigh. "I now realize what a mistake I've made. I thought you weren't good enough for her, but now I see that you are much better than me. I was so angry out of jealous rage, that I couldn't think straight. For you see, I love her as well. But she has told me that she did not see me in that way. That she sees me as a brother. It broke my heart, but I knew that I didn't really have a chance anyway. I wish you luck, Gilbert." I say to him, a tear falling down my face. He sighs and holds his arms out. "Non-gay hug?" He says, a bit awkwardly. I chuckle a bit, but nod. "Non-gay hug." I say and hug him, patting his back. We pull apart and he sighs. "You zhink I have a chance vith her?" He asks me, hope in his eyes. I chuckle a bit. "I really hope so." I say with a sad smile on my face. He nods and smiles slightly, opening the door for me. I walk back in and he follows behind me. Everyone looks at us as we walk back in. I sit down next to Rose. She looks at me. "What was that all about?" She asks me. I look at her then at Gilbert. "Just clearing a misunderstanding." I say, smiling slightly. She nods. I look at around to see if anyone is about to ask me what happened, when I see Ivan looking at Rose lovingly. Oh dear god! I think to myself.