A Journey to Love

Work

Chapter 13: Work

Stefan woke up early next morning. He sat on the log as he tried to collect his thoughts. He only had a couple hours of sleep the night before. He couldn't stop thinking about what kind of job he could do to earn an income. There was no guarantee when Ayana would get enough power and Mikael won't keep them in his house forever. Stefan thought about job choices. He always wanted to be a doctor. He even completed his undergrad but just couldn't do med school because of the blood. However, that wouldn't be of any use here. The witches were doing all the healing so doctors weren't required. He was good at writing, but this was Old Norse and they didn't really want any books written. They merely used it for record keeping purposes and they already had a scribe in the village. Stefan remembered that he had acquired a Masters of Architecture. It was his 'second' option; funny he thought, especially for someone who had lived for hundred and sixty-three years. He enjoyed the architecture, when he travelled through the countries. But he just couldn't start designing buildings here in a village where there was no one to buy his plans. Stefan was stressed.

"Morning, Mate." Nik said as he sat down beside him. Stefan hadn't noticed Klaus come.

"Hi." Stefan said.

"You look tired. Did you not rest well?" Nik said.

"No, I've been trying to figure out what kind of job I can do to earn." Stefan said.

"Well I'm free today, we can go look around the village and see if there is a job worthy of you." Nik said.

"Sure." Stefan said as they got up. He didn't want to wait for breakfast and wasn't really hungry anyway.

"Before we leave I need to ask you something." Nik said.

"Yes, go on." Stefan urged.

"I know I should have asked you earlier however, I would like to apologize for my indiscretion and ask you if I have your permission to court your sister." Nik said. Stefan looked at him for a moment.

"Nik, it is Caroline's decision whom she wants to be with and I will respect her choice. However, I only have one thing to ask from you if you would like my permission." Stefan said.

"Yes, anything." Nik said.

"I want a promise. A promise that you will never hurt her no matter what happens and always protect her." Stefan said.

"You have my word. I will never hurt Caroline no matter what and let no harm befall upon her." Nik said will all honesty. Stefan nodded. He wasn't Caroline's actual brother but they were best friends and he wouldn't stand it if Klaus hurt her, even here.

They walked through the village looking for work. Stefan pointed out a number of jobs as they passed but Nik refused saying that it would be worth nothing in Mikael's eyes. It was already afternoon but they had no luck finding a job. They walked home for lunch.

"I think I should take one of those jobs. I mean I am pretty good at building." Stefan said.

"If it came to that, I would say I'm good at carving, but Father would probably skin me alive if I even said it was an idea." Nik said.

"Then what should I do?" Stefan asked.

"Trust me, we'll find something for you. But after lunch meet me in the field after your chores are done." Nik said.

"Why?" Stefan asked confused.

"You will see. Just be there." Nik said as they reached the Mikaelson house.

After Stefan had finished lunch, he went with Kol to get fire wood and water. He wanted to get back as fast as possible so he could go see Klaus. He was curious why Klaus had called him to the field.