The Crimson Rose || Nicolae Bartholy X OC || [COMPLETE]

Chapter VII.

Girls just want to have fun.

"She could really use some fun, you know, she doesn't really go out much." Peter had a good point and Nicolae knew it.

Not like he didn't want Claire to go out, he wasn't her keeper. He just wanted her to be safe.

"It wouldn't be for too long, maybe a couple of hours." Peter continued pushing his brother.
"Come on, Nic, she needs it."

Nicolae sighed deeply.
"Yes. I am aware of that. I think you are right."

Peter smiled after hearing his brother's answer. "So it's a yes? She will be excited."

Nicolae nodded again, giving his back to Peter. He wanted her to have fun and be free, but he also wanted her all for himself.

"It's going to be okay, brother. Me and Drogo won't let anything happen to her."

I know. Was Nicolae's last answer.

Peter walked out of the study before Nic could change his mind and went to deliver the good news to his sister's aupair.

"We got a green light, Claire."
He said as he entered her room after knocking.

"Really?" She asked with a smile, happy to hear that Nicolae was okay with her going out with his brothers. 

"Yes, really, you should probably get ready before he changes his mind." Claire agreed and told Peter she would be ready in no time.

She rushed to the closet after he left and dug through her clothes to find something cute to wear. She opted for a simple outift. Her blue jeans with her pink blouse that left her shoulders uncovered.

She wore her tennis shoes and tied her hair in a cute ponytail then put some makeup on. She had infact found some eyeshadow, a pale pink lipstick and a couple more things in the vanity's drawer.

I wish Nicolae would come...but then who would watch over Lorie...

Claire sighed looking at her own reflection, then decided she wanted to go thank Nicolae... and also test if he liked how she looked.

She couldn't stop thinking about him, night or day.

Once out of the door she signaled to Peter to wait one more minute.

Drogo appeared from downstairs next to his brother. "Come on, little thing, you are going to make us be late."

Claire hushed him in response. "Just give me a second, go start the car, I'll be right there." She smiled and headed towards Viktor's study.

Drogo shook his head and looked at Peter. "Did she just tell me what to do?" He asked.

Peter laughed. "Yep, she did." He patted his brother on the back and walked outside with him to get to the car.

Claire knocked softly at the door,  waiting to be called inside.

"Door is open." Nicolae's voice betrayed his mood. He sounded quite annoyed and Claire hoped he wasn't upset.

"Hi Nicolae." She greeted him with a smile that went unnoticed because he was turned around.

"Claire..." The very moment he heard her sweet voice he moved to face her and what he saw, left him speechless.

There was nothing left of the scared little girl he rescued at the station.

In front of him stood a stunning young woman, who looked ready for a fun night out.

And he wasn't going to be with her.

At that thought, Nicolae clenched his fists, but smiled, unable to take his eyes off her.