Part 2
Bill watched his daughter, Caroline, eating like a famished beggar. Liz was upset that Caroline skipped two meals in her pregnancy although they were happy when Caroline told them about her pregnancy. Caroline dropped another bomb when she said that she left Niklaus forever, things are not okay, so it's better not to drag the relation any further, of course Niklaus is at no fault, it is Caroline's decision, marrying him was the biggest mistake.
Apart from that Caroline requested her parents not to interfere in this issue, she would be fine. She also requested her father to help her to find a job. Bill and Liz had no other option but to stay out of this matter as they never showed real interest in Caroline's life, they left her on her own Their personal problem overshadowed Caroline, Caroline did not disturb them either. She was happy with her friends, her hobbies and her studies.
Eventually she joined university to study architecture where she joined few crash courses to have idea about management and economics. Those classes used to be scheduled with the MBA students , Caroline used to seat in the third row , she used to ask lots of question which clearly indicated that she studied very well and came very prepared for the class. Professors used to tell her to join full time MBA after she completes her Architecture Studies.
Niklaus Michelson used to enter in the class with great reluctance, sometimes left earlier. Professors questioned him in the first semester, but as he scored outstanding in the examinations, those questions were never raised again, after all he was performing well, apart from that he was not dependant on the placement cell of the university, he was born with silver spoon . Michelson Family owned extended and expanded business ventures, established in the middle of 19th century.
Sometimes he found this blond girl very irritating because of her questions, economics and management was her optional subjects, couldn't she just concentrate in her Architecture studies? But whenever she smiled Niklaus used to feel very enlightened, she was straight forward, honest and helpful. Neither she hurt anybody nor did she lie to anyone just to please them. She was very independent and self sufficient; she was not in search of any Prince Charming riding on a stallion, sometimes Klaus overheard her conversation with her friends. " I do not want or need any mythical Prince Charming to create a wonderland for me, I want to make my own world of happiness, I myself will be the Queen, of course, if anyone wants to be the King of mine, he must possess certain qualities.." she used to say..and then she used to enlist those certain qualities. Niklaus couldn't help but smile, this girl was optimistic indeed, such a long list for her ideal man!
Niklaus used to sit in the last row, very far from Caroline, sometimes Caroline looked at him, they used to exchange glance, for the first semester, she attended the economics class with MBA students, for the second semester she attended finance management, only then Niklaus talked to her.
" Can I get your notes and comments, as you see I am not that attentive in class..", it was his opening line.
"You are the highest scorer, and you are asking me for notes, I am not even an MBA student.."
"You can say 'no' directly that you won't give, anyways..thank you..", Niklaus made his move towards the corridor, Caroline felt odd, "Wait, I am yet to compile my notes, if you can wait till tomorrow, then ...", she said.
"Okay.." Niklaus said.
She smiled and said ," See you tomorrow.."
That smile brought another smile on his lips.
Esther was brooding on Niklaus's decision about marrying Caroline Forbes, Michel gave a grumpy expression, but Elija was not ready to accept what Caroline said, if he knows his brother correctly, then of course, Niklaus pushed that girl to that extent that she said such thing and left. However, Elija decided to keep quiet for now, he will investigate later, right now Caroline's well being should be the utmost priority. He was in deep thought, when his wife Katerina invited him to join her to have afternoon tea .
" Will you not tell me?", Katerina said.
" I will, but for that I need to know exactly what happened between them, I am sure that Caroline lied, Nik is the reason, and if Nik has pushed her to the corner, then we should respect her decision to leave Nik.."
"But Elija, if she has not committed what she confessed then that must come out , why she should be resented to the core by our family, I am referring to my Parents-in-law." Katerina said anxiously, "and in this course, if something, god forbid, bad happens to her or to the baby, then you can imagine the consequences, I don't understand, why she took such step.."
" You are right, I will look into this matter, but I request you not to say anything right now.."
"Alright..but whatever you want to do, please make it fast.."..Katerina said.
Among all these happenings, Niklaus went to office, to escape his brother Elija, he understood that Niklaus is the reason for such behaviour of Caroline. Niklaus is really afraid of him. Something is going on in Caroline's head, Niklaus is now afraid of that also, it is not a good sign. He knows her too well, she becomes very silent when her mind is full of wrath, disgust and anger. He did mistake in series, first he abused her , then he did not cleared things up in the next morning, he can tell the truth to his parents, but they might assume that Niklaus is defending his wife in spite of knowing about her infidelity, even if they believe , then also they will not help him for anything, they might dislike Caroline, but in no circumstances they approve jeopardising an innocent person. He is realising now, the gravity of his actions. And Caroline didn't bother to look back.
"Here is the notes, and I have put my comments also..", Caroline handed over her file to Niklaus, "is there anything else I can do?" she said.
" No, this is suffice, I shall go through this and return it as soon as possible..", Niklaus said in a callous tone. He took a close view of the blond girl, she is good looking indeed and her looks are very natural, the slender neck. He never saw her overdressed, a pair of jeans, shirt and jacket, a wrist watch and a backpack, and of course a pair of sport shoes. Sometimes she wears spectacles. The best part is she is very much herself, never tries to be what she is not.
"Okay then, bye..", said Caroline and left. Klaus wanted to be with her for some more times, he looked at the disappearing figure. She is totally unaware of the effect she has started to have on Niklaus Michelson.
Next day she was on a bike, one guy from the Architecture Department was riding the vehicle, she was seated holding his shoulder, she was smiling. A surge of anger passed through Niklaus, he was waiting for her, in his car. Later that evening, in a student gathering they were spotted by Klaus. Now she was a bit dressed with some make up, Niklaus had a feeling of annoyance as they were holding each others' hand, the guy said something in her ears, she busted out laughing. Niklaus was determined if they attempt to kiss , he would surely punch that guy, but all of a sudden that guy disappeared. Without wasting a second, Niklaus approached her, " Hello Miss Forbes..", Caroline turned back and smiled, "Hii Mr. Michelson..".
"You are alone in the party?"
" I was not, but my friend had to go, emergency..so.."
" You do not dance?"
" Not keen for that.."
"Drinks.."
"Okay..."
In his imagination, Niklaus started to kiss her.
"You look different today, with this make up, but you have a subtle taste of fashion.." Niklaus said.
Caroline smiled, "Thank you, for me fashion is to be comfortable with whatever I am wearing, but you also look good, I mean for the first time I am seeing you in formal suit..however, you always look good.."
" So you have a opinion, I thought you never noticed me.."
" Now you want me to praise about your good looks, okay, you are one fine handsome man, in fact you are one of the handsomest person I met till date, and just because we never talked like we are talking now, that does not mean I never noticed you.."
Niklaus started to feel proud then Caroline pinned the balloon of his ego , "..and it is very easy to notice you, you always come late, you get scolding by the faculty, not only me , entire class notices you, and you have that attitude that you don't care about the placements, as you are an heir to a multibillion business house, and your eyes are always red, either you drink a lot, or you don't sleep at night, and if you do not sleep, then god only knows what you do all night.."
Niklaus felt helpless, nobody really talked to him in this tone earlier, other girls are in total awe for his looks, expensive watch, expensive car; but his imagination was still continuing; now he was fondling her breast, teasing her nipples with his finger and mouth. She was moaning.
Niklaus smiled, she already had no idea about her effect on him, now with her sharp tongue, she was only intensifying his fantasies about her, and those lips will be worth of kissing .
" Tell me, about yourself, your dreams, what you want to do in your life, your parents.."
" My father, Mr. Bill Forbes , he is in interior designing business, my mother Mrs. Liz Forbes , she is a Police Officer, I am the only child of my parents and I want to be a good architect someday, if possible I will try my hands in landscape designing also..."
"Wait a minute, your father is Bill Forbes..is he friend of that ..what his name..he designed our new hotel's interiors..yeah Daniel Buch.."
"Yes, you are right.."
"Pardon me, but I heard that Daniel and Bill.."
"Ohh , that is true, Daniel is my father's boyfriend, they live together.." Caroline said a cool tone.
" You do not feel bad?"
"For what? That my father is a gay? Is it in my control? He himself has no control on his sexuality, nobody has that control.."
"Your mother..?"
" She has accepted the fact, we are happy with that fact that whenever we need him, he is at our side, Daniel is a good guy, even he stands with us when it is needed..I know it is not an ideal situation, but I see it as the best in the given situation..moreover my mother is too busy to care about this, Policing is a 24*7 job.." .
Niklaus suddenly came out of his imaginations, he could see that there was more than a pretty face and a sharp brain in Caroline.
"Your family..?" Caroline said.
" My parents and my other siblings, Elijah Michelson , my elder brother, Rebekah my sister, Kol and Finn, my younger brothers. Rebekah is in fashion designing, Kol and Finn have just joined Oxford. Elijah is an Attorney, he helps my father in his business, after I finish my MBA , I am to join the business, Kol and Finn have to do the same once they are done with their studies."
The phone rang, Niklaus came back to present, it was from a unit manager of Michelson Industries, some trouble has taken place, Niklaus is required to be present there.
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