Out of Reach (Nik200 & FLN826)
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				Title: <strong>Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Daeva</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 18:46:26</strong>
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				Growing up in such a grand estate should have been a treasure for any young girl, except for when that young girl was one of the maids daughters. When she was very little, she was given permission to play with the children of the house, of which there were three. There was the youngest boy, a dark haired child named Dimitri, the only daughter of the house, Lydia and then there was Nikolai. Her Nikolai as she thought of him. <br><br>Anna had always loved how sweet he was towards her, he never made her feel like she was beneath him, he never treated her like a servant, even though she was, and never lorded his station over her. In fact, he had treated her the same he would a girl of his own class. Her mother had tried to dissuade their friendship, she only saw trouble ahead if it persisted.<br><br>It was the day that she'd broken a precious vase in the study that she had fallen headlong in love with Nikolai. Lord Welltov had been furious, but not with Anna, for Nikolai had taken the blame for her. She saw, as only a young girl could, the honor in him, and not a single flaw. As she grew older, her feelings for him never waivered. She'd taken after her mother in looks with her willowy build and long pale blond hair. Her grey eyes always seemed to be watching everyone and everything around her, taking it all in, and she knew he looked at her when she wasn't watching.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>nik200</strong> on <strong>03-11-2010, 19:36:40</strong>
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				The boy rode his steed with finesse as he he sought to return home. He was feeling very tired not that his shirt was particularly uncomfortable, but because the weather was unforgiving on this day and Nikolai had refused to ride on the carriage as his father had tried to persuade him to. He wanted to rde along the family estate which was quite like a small town with shops and a church as well as a mill. Nikolai was also tired that he had returned from one of his fathers long business trips. It tired Nikolai out, no matter how good he was in business, travelling for business was a nightmare sometimes, especially during storms. Nikolai greeted some of the farmers who were working at the side and then rode ahead.<br><br>Inside the carriage Nikolais uncle Rastiev and his father Lord Welltov were conversing quite happily. Rastiev then said "Well brother, it would seem that Nikolai inherited the knack for business from you quite superbly. We would have never been able to get that deal with the spanish, HAHAAH" Lord Welltov shrugged his shoulders and then proceeded "The boy has talent, but he has no sense of responsibility , he doesnt take his work seriously even though he is good at it. Soon enough Nikolai mst decide whether duty is more important than his selfish wants.." Rastiev laughed "HHAHAHAHAAH, just like you brother, your being too hard on the kid, remember when we were young? We were doing things 5 times worse than what that kid is doing. Besides at least he is coming to the business trips, i remember fighting not to go at all when i was younger." Lord Welltov then looked outside the carriage window, the road was still smooth and clear. "You were the youngest Rastiev, Nikolai is the eldest son and therefore the one who should take control of this family should anything happen to me. I want him to be ready, not being irresponsible. Anyway, enough of this chatter, based on those cheers, we are reaching home."<br><br>Nikolai rode his steed which was named Dorothir fast and straight into the manors estate. A few of the villagers had been cheering his return and Nikolai enjoyed being cheered on despite how he acted sometimes. Nikolai then dismounted his horse and was greeted by a very strict face. Nikolai then sighed "Hello mother.... im home?" Nikolais mother was a strict looking lady , however she was quite beautiful despite her age. Nikolai loved his mother, but she sometimes got on his nerves. She was even more stricter than father. His only salvation was his Uncle Rastiev and of course Anna. Nikolais mother then pecked his cheek "Welcome home Nikolai, i trust the business has gone well?" Nikolai sighed "Yes mother, of course it went well, you know father, if you smell blood go for the kill... that same old song." Lord Welltov had always thought his sons to be aggressive in matters of business no matter what. Nikolai then saw his sister Lydia "Hello dear sister, how has it been while i was away?" Lydia looked across with a big smile and rushed to cuddle her big brother to death. Nikolai was laughing as Lydia then said "Ohhh, youve been gone for too long , really Nikolai, must you go for fathers stupid business trips?!!" Nikolai chuckled at his sisters remarks and then became slightly stern "We shouldnt call fathers business trips silly, they are important you know?" Lydia then became quiet and hugged her brother "I know im sorry, but guess what?" Nikolai smiled again and asked "What?" Lydia extended her hand and showed Nikolai a big diamond ring, it looked very expensive. She then grinned "Lord Henry proposed to me!!!" Nikolai laughed loudly and hugged his sister. Henry was a childhood friend of the family. They were neighboring estates and Henry was a only child to that family, but Henry was one of the most enjoyable people in the world and this was the best outcome for both him and Lydia "Im so happy for you sister, we must prepare at once!!! But first i must be off sister.. i have something to do...."<br><br>Nikolai raced off, there were a few girls in the courtyard, most likely more girls his mother had set for courting tonight. Not that Nikolai was very interested with them. He was looking for one and one person only. He searched far and wide, for Anna, the one person he had wanted to see and tell her how Italy and Spain looked like.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Daeva</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 03:11:44</strong>
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				The entire household had been in an uproar all day knowing that they were coming home. Lady Weltov had ordered up a feast and invited several of the unmarried girls from the best families to join them. It was no secret that she was desperate to marry off her eldest son now that he was of age and preparing to take over the family business once his father retired. Her own mother had been on tear as well. As the head housekeeper, she had to make certain that everything in the house ran smoothly, especially today. Anna, however, was the only one not of joyous spirit. While she could hardly wait to see Nikolai, she would have to watch and serve while the proper ladies all but threw themselves at him and if she were entirely unlucky, she would have to watch him while he flirted back.<br><br>"Anna, you've been polishing that same spoon for over ten minutes, pay attention to your duties, we don't have all day"<br><br>"I'm sorry mother, I just cant seem to focus today"<br><br>"You need to stop your daydreaming about that boy. He will never be yours Anna, he cant be, no matter how much you wish it. There are other men that would have you, that would give you a decent life"<br><br>But she didn't want other men, she wanted Nikolai. It was her burden to bear though and she knew her mother was right. Though it took considerable effort, she managed to focus on her duties, until she heard the familiar voice coming from the main hall and she felt her heart leap up in her chest. He was home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>nik200</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 05:44:03</strong>
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				Nikolai charged through like a mad man. Looking through each and every room. Some of the elderly maids and man servants chuckled at Nikolais persistence to find someone. Nikolai then scoffed "Dont mind me, carry on with your work, you dont want father to come back and get all scary like, HAHHAHHAAH by they way, where is Anna?" The man servant to near left of the room then replied "Begging your pardon my lord, but shouldnt you be downstairs with your lovely suitors? HAHAHAA" The other man servants laughed along and the elderly maids all just returned to work and rolled their eyes.<br><br>Nikolai laughed "Do not fear Volari, i will leave them to you, i doubt they will resist such a temptation such as yourself, HAHAHAHAAHAHAA" The other man servants laughed even louder and Nikolai was grinning wildly. He knew most of these men since birth, and considered them his brothers. Of course Dmitri was special , but these men and the servants were also family. As the room was being done one of the elderly maids then said "She is kitchen Lord Nikolai, but i advise you not to go in there, the head housekeeper is on the warpath to make sure everything is ready for tonight." Nikolai chuckled, of course , Annas mother, someone who Nikolai had great respect for. She worked hard to gain her position in such a strict household. She was the only other person out of the family that could issue orders to the servants. Nikolai then realised he needed to be careful. <br><br>He sneaked slowly to the side entrance of the kitchen and there he saw her. Nikolai was in awe of the pure beauty that was Anna, the girl who enthralled him at every step he took. The girl who took his heart even as children, he was mesmerized at her and still was. However, he never told this fact to Anna, for he was afraid of a lurking darkness in his soul which even he could not comprehend, an invisible yet unshakable truth. Nikolai immediately put it out of his mind as he whispered "psssss, Anna, psssss, Anna, come out to the garden.." Nikolai was now doing hand signals to Anna from outside hoping she would comply.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Daeva</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 22:15:01</strong>
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				Anna sensed him before she heard his voice. She almost always knew when he was close and it always made her smile. If she just up and left the kitchen, her mother would throw and absolute fit and she knew she had to be careful. She knew she was right as well, no matter how much of her heart she wanted to give to Nikolai, he would never, could never give himself to her, and she truly didn't want to be some conquest he'd had, a dalliance with a maid in his youth that he would laugh about some day. None of that stopped her of course for putting down the silver and polish and running out to the gardens.<br><br>She pulled the scarf from her hair as she made her way out and let her long hair tumble down around her shoulders as she slipped behind one of the large hedges where she knew he'd be waiting for her now that she had been on her way. <br><br>"Nikolai, if my mother sees us...I ...there is so much work to do for tonight"<br><br>No, none of that was what she'd wanted to say to him. She'd been desperate to feel his arms wrap around her and hold her, feel his lips touch against her own, but that was her fairytale dream, and this was not a fairytale. <br><br>"I am glad you returned safely"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>nik200</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 16:18:00</strong>
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				Nikolai smiled and lifted Anna in the air "ANNAA!!!! I have missed you!!! How are you Anna? Have you been well? I was thinking off you all the time while i was on the trip. I even bought you a gift!! But first i must tell you how Spain, Italy and France looked like!!!!" Nikolai was very excited, he had not seen Anna in nearly a month now, and was really pleased to see her again. He did have girls who tried to court him overseas, but the whole time he was thinking about Anna. <br><br>Lady Welltov was now patrolling the areas to check that everything was tidy and in order. She walked to the rooms and the servants shivered in utter fear. Her voice then as if piercing the souls of the servants finally echoed "And where would Nikolai be? He was expected to prepare himself for the evening banquet?" The elderly maid then replied "The young master is not here madam, he must have gone to freshen himself up for the evenings festivities" Lady Welltov gave a weird sort of look at the maid but then turned "Remind Nikolai that he must for once dress up for this occasion, there are a number of 20 girls here waiting to meet him.." The elderly maid bowed and then gulped "Yes madam..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Daeva</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 17:40:09</strong>
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				He looked so excited to see her and her heart swelled again when he lifted her up in the air as easily as if she'd weighed no more than a feather. She had missed him too, but knew this couldn't continue. If his parents found out, they could easily fire her mother and they would have to leave, if her own mother found out, she could send Anna away, none of those prospects filled her with joy. <br><br>"Nikolai please, someone will see us"<br><br>Taking his hand, she led him deeper into the hedges so they would be far enough away from the main path of the gardens not to be seen or overheard. She couldn't help but wonder as they walked, what it would be like to be one of the ladies coming here to be courted by him, to dance with him, to not have to sneak around in fear of being caught even to spend some time together.<br><br>"I have missed you Nikolai, but you need to go get ready for your guests. We cant keep sneaking around to spend time together, someone will see us"<br><br>She didn't mention that her mother was already looking to find a suitable man for her to marry if for no other reason than to send her far away from what she was certain would be heartbreak for her only child.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>nik200</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 17:51:29</strong>
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				Nikolai pouted for a bit. He was so excited to see her, but she seemed worried. Nikolai then was pulled even further in the hedges. AS he was pulled by Anna he really was reminded of his childhood and how much they had played in this garden. Too many times, and too many games had been played here, yet, he enjoyed every single waking second of them all. <br><br>As she started telling him to go get ready for his guests he then scoffed. "What those girls in the courtyard? They can all bloody wait for all i care, i rode home like the wind to see you , you know? If i wanted to be surrounded by pestering girls like those, i could have easily done that in Spain.."<br><br>Nikolai couldn't help but feel he had said something wrong there, and immediately wanted to atone for it and pulled out a small gift bag. Inside was a beautiful diamond necklace with red rubies as well on it. He had bought it for Anna in Italy. "Anna , please open your gift, my heart will be broken if you dont?' He had his begging puppy dog look on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Daeva</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 18:27:09</strong>
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				Maybe this was part of why she adored him so, he was still a child in many ways, though she knew he had to grow out of this and be the man his family expected him to be. And that meant, you didn't pine away for one of your servants, though it broke her heart to admit it.<br><br>"One of those pestering girls will make you a suitable wife, its whats expected of you, and you know it"<br><br>She took the offered gift and her eyes went wide when she saw what it was. It was the most beautiful and intricate piece of jewelry she'd ever laid eyes on. It was more delicate than any of the gold or jewels she'd seen Lady Welltov wear, perfect for her own delicate features. <br><br>"Nikolai, its so beautiful" she said barley in a whisper. <br><br>"But, I can't accept this. I'm sorry, I just cant"<br><br>She put the box back in to his hands and turned, running back towards the house. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Out of Reach (Nik200 &amp; FLN826)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>nik200</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 18:58:22</strong>
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				Nikolai was so confused. What on earth did he do to make Anna run off like that. He had never meant to upset her. He was about to chase after her till he heard the shrill summon of his mother from the other side of the area.He stood nearly in fear that his mother had caught on to what he was doing. However, as he ran around the garden and back into the courtyard, he read his mothers actions and knew that she was simply looking for him. Nikolai breathed in a sigh of relief. He then walked into the courtyard and his mother immediately barraged him "Where have you been Nikolai? Your guests are awaiting your arrival, and the tailor is upstairs to begin your dressing for this evening. He brought the suit for you." Nikolai groaned, not the blasted Welltov suit. It was a noble tradition his great, great, great grandfather began. At every occasion or festivity, the eldest son of the Welltov family must don the black and white , the colors of the family. Lady Welltov was clearly in no mood to compromise "I wont have any whining out of you Nikolai, i know you will look so handsome in that suit, my dear baby boy, all grown up." Nikolai was not surprised, his mother was only this way with her children and no one else. Nikolai couldnt say no when she was like this "Very well mother, i love you, so ill put on the stupid suit, but if you ask me to wear a dress and dance around singing, im drawing the line!!" <br><br>Nikolai marched up to his room and the tailor a jolly looking man showed him the suit. Nikolai began putting it on the suit. It was a black tuxedo with a pure white dress shirt and a bowtie. Nikolai sighed at how uncomfortable it was, however he knew he had to do it. He then marched out and heard the chatter at the hall, the guests had arrived. As Nikolai walked down the stairs , he was receiving many looks. Some from the girls who were al now surely aiming for his fancy. Some from the noblemen who saw Nikolai as a future business partner. And of course the looks of pride he was getting from his Uncle , mother and sister. As Nikolai walked to the stairs he then said, "I thank you all for coming to Welltov manor this day, i am most pleased at he turnout of so many beautiful people, " The nobles all laughed along with Nikolai and the girls giggled. It was tradition as well for the man of the hour to give a speech at a party meant for him. It was how his father had acted. Nikolai noticed his father was not particularly paying attention to him. This did not bother Nikolai so much. He was more interested in how his father was not partaking in wine at this point. <br><br>Some girls then began to flock Nikolai as the party began. One of them , a typical blonde girl who was quite pretty then spoke "Oh Lord Nikolai, you have such a wondrful home and you look so dashing too......" Nikolai chuckled at this "Well, im not a lord just yet, and thank you, the suit is well, a family heirloom?" The blonde girl extended her hand "Well, i am very sure that you would make a fine lord in the very near future. I am Lady Monique Flores..." Nikolai was not going to do it, till he felt the sharp stare of his mother upon him. If it looked like he wasn't making an effort, he would be nagged to death. He held and kissed the hand of Lady Monique "It is so wonderful to see such a extravagant beauty at my party Miss Flores, your presence here is a gift to me...." Monique was now blushing and all the other girls seemed to want to flood Nikolai as if he was the last piece of meat at a market.<br><br>Rastiev laughed "Look at that boy, all the girls here want him !! HAHAAHHAHAHAHAAH" Lord Welltov sighed "Control yourself brother, this is part of growing up, once he finally picks a bride i can fully begin implementing him completely in my daily affairs..." Rastiev then took a serious tone "So you are serious? You will retire once Nikolai is married?" Lord Welltov nodded "Im not getting younger, and Nikolai does possess skill and he loves his family and this estate. With that alone i can entrust it to him..." Two of the noblemen walked forward "I must say Lord Welltov, this is a wonderful party, and Nikolai is a fine young man. My sweet daughter Sophia cant stop talking about how charming and smart he is, whoever gets him as a son in law will be truly blessed.. but i must wonder what will you do about Dmitri?" Lord Welltov then said "We already have a bride for Dmitri, it was decided yesterday"<br><br>The dinner summons were then issued, Nikolai knew this would come eventually, the time his father made a speech. His father after all was one of the most respected members of society. And this would be a speech of epic proportions.
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