The two didn't interact anymore that night, Emma made it clear she couldn't stand Łukasz. She couldn't get any sleep that night all she could think about was Lars. Is he okay? I shouldn't have left him! Why is all this happening? She spent the whole night confused and looking at the bottled rose who could blame her for being so saddened and confused.

Łukasz on the other hand slept like a rock, not giving a care about anything but getting back to his own home. Who knows what could be going on there, Oliver was probably throwing wild tea parties or something. However Łukasz knew if he had Emma he would get home soon.

Once the sun came up Łukasz woke up bright and early, he went to the guest room to wake up an already awake Emma. Before he entered the room he tried to think of how to greet her. I guess I will try to be nice and pleasant to her, she's going through a lot... or maybe not I don't feel like being nice... but I should be nice. He opened the door and tried to be reasonable, "Good morning." He said with a little spring in his voice.

Emma turned to him then turned away, "Good morning." She muttered in an angry voice.

This wasn't going to work, Łukasz approached her calmly and tried not to scowl or be rude. "Listen umm, girl. I understand you are worried and upset that your brother is so sick. But the faster you help me the faster your brother will be healthy." He said trying to console her.

She turned back to face him again, "Okay then, my name is Emma and I am from Belgium, La Bête." She wanted to be civil with him as well.

Łukasz thought this attitude was going to work much better. "You're from Belgium then Emma? I was thinking about giving you a nickname, like Brat, but I think Bel suits you." He smiled slightly.

She gave him a small smile back and got up, "Alright then, I guess you aren't as bad after all if you just woke up I think I will make myself breakfast I could make you some if you want." She thought he was being much more kind today and she wanted to offer to make breakfast for the two as a kind gesture.

He rose his eyebrow and smiled a bit wider, "Thank you, I would love to try your cooking."

Emma nodded then brushed past the other on her way out, the two both couldn't believe their kind exchange. I don't believe it, I think I might have been flirting with La Bête, I guess sometimes he could be a nice guy maybe.

Emma thought as she looked around Feliks' kitchen and gathered various ingredients. She just had to trust that Lars was being taken care of and work with Łukasz.

Łukasz didn't think much of Emma after she left, he just looked at the rose. It seemed to be withering a bit, this was unsettling for Łukasz.

He soon came down the spiral staircase to see Emma stirring the batter for what seemed to be her famous Belgian Waffles. He approached her, "Ah La Bête, just in time I'm almost finished with the breakfast." She said pouring a bit of the mix in a waffle maker that she gave to Feliks a long time ago. She closed the top and a soft light turned on.

Łukasz nodded, Wow, beautiful and a good cook hopefully she is an experienced gardener as well. He thought to himself.

Emma couldn't help but smiling lightly, she didn't like being rude to people so she definitely couldn't be rude to Łukasz. "So what are we gonna do to get you back to where you come from?" She said enjoying the smell of the waffles escaping in the air.

Łukasz blinked and rubbed his eyes, "We need to grow some flowers, roses at that. But they have to be special roses, like the one Lars gave you."

Emma fixed the waffles with whipped cream and fruits then nodded at the other. "Alright, well we are going to have to get started after breakfast

Łukasz agreed and they both sat down to eat, it seemed as if the two were becoming fast friends. They shared a few things about themselves as they ate then they went outside for plant cultivation.

Łukasz sure did have a green thumb he planted a few plants before Emma came, but he was adamant about having Emma there to tend to the garden whenever he was there. A few days went by and the rose bushes grew rapidly, but still no blooms.

It was beginning to get dark so Emma walked downstairs, she missed Lars dearly, maybe she would ask Łukasz if she could visit him. She stopped by the front door and saw Łukasz leaning against the wall, he was smoking. When they eyes met he stopped his smoking and buried it in an ashtray. Hmm, he smokes? He has been smelling strongly of plants now that I think about it. Emma thought unfazed by the plant-like smelling smoke.

"Good evening La Bête, I wanted to ask you if I could go and visit Lars." Emma asked with a smile hoping the other would say yes.

Łukasz thought for a second then stood up straight. "I don't know Bel, if you go you won't come back." he huffed walking towards her.

Emma frowned up, so did Łukasz, she scoffed and frowned even more in his face. "Why don't you trust me, I miss my brother La Bête." She began to raise her voice.

Łukasz's steely glare softened all of a sudden and it turned into a saddened expression, he looked down and avoided her eyes. I don't want her to leave yet, I don't want to leave yet, but I do. We don't even have a bloom yet... But I shouldn't care! I don't! Łukasz thought to himself before he spoke up.

"Bel, I will miss you." He said softly then lifted his head so he was looking at her.

Emma's look saddened as well, "Well I'm sure someone like you will get over it, plus it's only a little while La Bête. You won't care too much." Emma said putting her hand on his shoulder, "So that's a yes right?"

Emma's words cut like shivs, Łukasz wasn't the most caring person in either world but he was actually starting to like Emma, he didn't want to let her to go. She actually meant something to him, he didn't think he would get over it.

"Of course you are right ... Bel." he sighed in defeat and heartbreak in his voice, "But before you go."

He stopped her then wrapped his arms around her thin waist and pulled her close for what seemed to be a tender hug. It happened so suddenly the Emma was of course surprised, but she didn't hate Łukasz so she hugged him back draping her arms over his shoulders. They both took a deep breath and enjoyed each other's warmth.

He seems so cold, but so warm. Maybe he will care a lot. Oh La Bête... Łukasz. Emma thought as she was deep in the hug.

I will miss her, but I made the right chance saying yes. What's the worst that could happen?
Łukasz thought taking another deep breath.

They ended the hug and spent a few seconds holding each other before letting go. Emma packed a few things then stood in front of the door waiting for Łukasz.

When he showed up he opened the door and stood next to her. "Goodbye, Emma." He said in a more serious tone. She walked out and responded, "Goodbye, Łukasz, I will be back I promise." And she was on her way.

At that moment when Łukasz could no longer see her, the rose bush began to bloom with a rich dark purple rose. Łukasz collapsed on his way up the spiral staircase, wishing Emma hadn't left.