"𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍" | 𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄́𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒

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Time jump 1832

I was engaged to Gabriel for 2 years now and I finally found work. I grew with my responsibilities. I grew as a person. "Honey, we should think about the date for the wedding.", he said. "Gabriel, we have time. Don't worry. I need to earn some money first, so that I can free Eponine from her depts."

"I could do that. You've done so much, sweetheart. Two years ago, I proposed. I don't want to wait any longer. I want you to be mine.", he said. I touched his cheek. "I know. I know. And I am sorry. I am a bad fiancée." "Stop saying that. You're not." "I have to go to work now. I'll see you tonight. Then we can clarify everything we need.", I said. Then I left.

I found work in a small shoe factory. I was the youngest but I sold the most shoes. I still didn't make a lot of money. But it was enough for bread. And that was the main goal. I stepped inside the small factory to start my 10-hour-shift.

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{Enjolras POV}

"Is anyone even listening to me? Guys, the king is still there. We have done absolutely nothing to destroy him.", I said. I knew exactly why they weren't listening. Today marked the second year since Clara ran out of here. She has never come back. None of us saw her again. Not even Eponine. All trace of her was gone. It was like she didn't exist anymore. But deep down I knew, she did. She left a big hole in my heart.

But I know she won't fill it anymore. Because she will marry that french le con. I gave up with talking. "Enjolras, I think you're right.", Gavroche said. "Thanks buddy. Do you know where Clara is?" "She moved out. She left us with Gabriel.", he said. "Can you find out for me, where she is?", I asked. I handed the little boy thirty francs and he nodded. "I'll do it for free for you.", he said. Then he was already running. I put the thirty francs into one of Courfeyrac's pockets, he'd give it to Gavroche.

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{Clara POV}

I looked outside. Numerous boys were playing on the streets. I looked for my brother, but I was saddened by the fact, that he was not one of them. I pricked me with a needle. "Ouch.", I mumbled under my breath. "Let me see.", the dirty foreman said. I took my hand and pulled it close to his face. He looked like my father, but at least my father would pay more.

"It's alright. I just pricked myself. It's nothing, really.", I said. "Alright.", he said. His hands went down my shoulders, to my waist. I pushed him off me. "Please, stop. I'm trying work here.", I said. "A little fun for me won't hurt.", he said. He kept touching me.

"Stop.", I said and slapped him. I took it too far. "I am so sorry." "Get out!" GET OUT!", he yelled. He took me by my arm and yanked me on the streets. He let go off me and I fell into someone's arms. I looked up and saw familiar blue eyes. I got back up. "Thank you." "Clara.", he said. "Hi.", I said.

"How are you?" "Good. I'm good. I work here. I mean, I was.", I said. "They are looking for someone at Café Musain. Maybe you'll find some work there." "How did you find me?" "Gavroche.", he said. "It's been a long time." "You are missed. The boys miss you a lot. They won't listen to me anymore.", he explained.

"It's sad that our paths have gone apart. We used to be so close. I mean, until that incident with Abby at your house back then.", I said. "I know. And I miss you. I feel like such a fool for letting you go. I feel awful for leaving you with that man." "Gabriel and I will get married. I wish you both could be friends.", I said.

"Unlikely to happen. I am not sure what his intentions are." "He wants to help. And he loves me." "But so do I?" "How am I supposed to know? To know that you still want me around? You haven't spoken to me after the incident with Abby, like at all. I loved you Enjolras. But I wasn't sure if these feelings were mutual.", I said.

"Clara, I am feeling awful ever since that happened okay? You got engaged to that dwarf on the same day I got back and I realized that I lost you. You ran away from me and I had no idea where you were. You love him. And not me. And that's what breaks my heart even more.", he said with tears in his eyes.

Mine have begun to fill with tears too. "I wanted to talk to you and you pushed me away. What am I supposed to do? Wait until you're sure what you're feeling?", I asked. He pulled me into a hug. That familiar warmth was back. I missed him. "I love you Clara. I don't care how far you're going without me, I'll love you until my dying day.", he whispered.

We stood in silence. No one moved

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"I want to get married tomorrow. General Lamarque is dead. Life is short. I don't want to wait.", he said. I nodded. Yet Enjolras' words were still in my memory. Why would he rush us into getting married? Especially when General Lamarque died.

What was happening?

(a/n: happy barricaded day!!!!! 187 years ago. Our beloved barricade boys sacrificed their lives for France. Also to this story: the barricade will rise in the next chapter.
Prediction time: Also do you see a happy ending for Enjolras or not?)