Music Recommendation; It Must Have Been Love by Roxette
Slade Residence
Deep silence blanketed the atmosphere making the dinner somewhat moody.The Slades had a tradition of not talking at the dinner table it still went on after it was abolished.They had nothing to talk about but business and didn't have much of the bond that a normal family is supposed to have but they couldn't be classed as normal,their wealth had them separated.
"How do you like the spa I introduced yesterday mom?" Nina asked breaking the silence. "It was the best spa session I have ever had my dear how did you even know about that place?"Julia replied asking
Nina blushed "it belongs to a friend of mine.You can go whenever you want you don't have to pay.I co own the place anyway"
"That's great Nina but I wouldn't make too much use of it what use would it be for an old lady like me.You should go with Nicklaus sometime it is one of the most perfect places for a date" Nina's face reddened at Julia's suggestion "we'll try it sometime"
"I know you would darling,but am not sure about my son.He buries himself completely in work am not sure if he even eats regularly" Julia sighed worriedly.Nicklaus continued eating his meal without so much as a hum not caring about their mother-daughter show. "Don't worry mom,I'II take care of him so don't worry." She then turned to Nicklaus "Did you like the meal I made for you yester---"
"Don't ever do that again Nina" Nicklaus warned,his voice cold but with a hint of danger that Scared not just Nina but everyone else at the club the table,The hairs on the back of their necks freezing.Julia and Hendrix knew how dangerous and ruthless their son is, similar to a sleeping lion.
"You're going on a business trip in Russia tomorrow right?Nina has some business there too you could go together.You should enjoy your time together before getting married" Julia said in an attempt to diffuse the overbearing tension in the dinning hall.
Nicklaus picked up the the table napkin,wiped his lips and stood up walking out of the hall.His mother called him to dinner to sing Nina's praise to his ears he couldn't bear it any longer he could hear his dad's voice calling out to him.
He headed straight to his car opened the door about to enter when he heard the sound of heels approaching.Nina stood in front of him trying to catch her breath from all the running she did trying to catch up with his unbelievably fast stride.
"We are still gonna go together aren't we?" Nina asked holding Nicklaus s hand in hers
"It would be uncomfortable for both of us so no"he deadpan
"Why do you hate me so much huh?... it's because of her isn't it?...
... Scarlett?" Nicklaus paused as heard her say the name. "She doesn't even want you! nor does she like you half of the way I love you and you still won't look at me." Nina yelled sobbing it has been eight whole years and he still doesn't look her way.
"You must feel something for me even if just a little bit.be true to your self and don't deny it nick."
Nicklaus stared at her with an expressionless look on his face he didn't hate her nor did he like her.He had thought of using her to forget Scarlett several times in the past but just couldn't bring himself to.He didn't want to hurt her "Nina,if I liked you even a little bit we would've hit it off by now.I don't want to use you like I did with other girls, because I know that would hurt you even more" he held both sides of her arm and added "you l'll find someone better than me am sure of that"
He entered his car and drove away after saying that.
Nina wiped off her tears "No, you are wrong Nicklaus it can only be you and no one else."
Scarlett POV
I locked myself in my room watching anime with several snacks all around me.I gazed at my clock the Time is 3am just a few hours left for my wedding. The prices were gonna make a spectacle and a huge deal of it.My designer wedding gown kept in a huge box beside my bed.The feeling of getting married was so wierd to me I have to share a room with Anthony and there's the wedding night hanging like a huge boulder over my head and a honeymoon trip too!.Glad I lost my virginity to...... Nicklaus.I couldn't help but think of him no matter how hard I try not to, I also thought about how he'd feel.I am marrying his cousin.Guy has been on me since my highschool days I liked him too then. I only admitted it to myself,that was until a terrible occurrence took place that made me get rid of what little feelings I harbored for him.I killed his sister. I don't deserve to like him.I successfully killed those feelings but they seem to be resurrecting.
No.They were never dead to begin with.This marriage is the best closure he and i both needed.I wasn't a fool for love nor did I want to be one and feelings are like a burden to me.I vowed Nicklaus would be the first and last one l'II ever allow myself grow feelings for.I opened up a safe folder on my laptop that held things and photos that I didn't want other people to see.I opened a photo of Nicklaus zooming it to make it pop up fully on the computer screen.I took so many sneakshots of him.This one's my favorite it's his side profile. his smile sweet and charming,it made me smile too.
I permanently deleted the entire folder.My first step towards finding closure.
Goodbye Nicklaus.
The only one I have ever really
Loved