Elsa P.O.V
"What?" I asked still in shock.
Rapunzel and her husband, Eugene made an unexpected appearance in my office. With Rapunzel's future seeing mojo she sorta predicted that I was going to die. Weirdest shit ever.
"Like all my other visions its meaning is unclear. Every time I walk the streets I see people with powerful auras around them. Their heart stamped bloody red." Rapunzel explained.
Rapunzel's power is unique she has the power to tell when someone's going to die. Although specific dates are not exactly imprinted on them the color of their hearts gives a vague time. White means that person was going to live a long and healthy life. Gray means the person's life force if teetering on the edge. Bloody red means that person's fate is sealed. She is able to off and on her power but there are times she would unconsciously read a person's heart.
"Have you done a reading on me yet?" I asked.
"No I'm too scared to find out you know my visions are not always accurate. The future can be changed."
"Then do it tell me."
"No!" Rapunzel stood her hand slipping from mine.
"Just once Zel I know— I might not like your vision and I might not live but–." I coaxed her. Rapunzel was a bit of a mouth full so when we were younger we all came up with nicknames for each other. Els for Elsa, An for Anna and Zel for Rapunzel.
"I can't Elsa I might be able to stop it i–if you die how can I face Anna? Tell her I knew your fate— if I can't change it?" Zel knew she must never interfere with another's life she herself cannot prevent a person's inevitable death. Only that person can change their own fate.
"Then I'll accept my fate." There was an uncomfortable and long pause.
"Fine." She sighed in defeat.
She looked down at her feet taking a moment to center herself. Zel could read hearts without much trouble most of the time but when it counts the pressure gets to her and she needs time to adjust. It's like a really quite meditation session. She focused on me once again. Her power doesn't exhibit any physical changes to her appearance and her power is only spirituality active. She gasped and collapsed on the chair.
"What color was it?" I asked as she slowly say up again.
"It was like a mix of white and blood red." She answered.
"What does that mean?"
"Your fate is uncertain either long or short. Normally the color would be gray in your case but it could change to gray right now your fate has yet to be determined."
"Is that why you came here? To tell me about your vision?"
"Yes I consulted my father and knowing him he immediately wanted me to fly here to warn you. That's why you can't anyone. I have told Eugene about this and we are both concerned."
"He could've stayed."
"Yeah but so far I have told him to keep it under wraps even to that white haired guy."
"He knows Jack?"
"Veena recognized Eugene and warned him ahead of time about Jack so I send them off to keep each other company. As far as Jack would know my husband has nothing to do with this supposed business meeting."
"Smart." I complemented.
"I try." She smiled.
JACK P.O.V
Eugene and I chatted for a while longer before the women called us back in. Though I had to admit what was so important that Rapunzel refused to share with even her husband. I glanced at my W.A.T.C.H it was still technically a watch so it tells time(duh.) It indicated 2.34 Elsa's meeting with the Southern Isles Inc. was in another half hour. I asked how long Eugene and his wife would be staying. He replied for a week and a half. They had a booking at the hotel 'Lights'.
Once we said our farewells Rapunzel asked us if we would like to join them for dinner, we accepted. They took their leave and once again a heavy silence befell the office.
"So about last. . ." I began.
"Yes thank you for it I slept well and please excuse me for my seemingly 'inappropriate' behavior." She seemed to choke out the last two words. Her face tainted with crimson red.
"I can stay overnight again if you want and at least until your sister returns."
"I thank you but it might be unnecessary I'm sure I'll be fine."
"Really?"
"Of course I don't want to trouble you or anything."
Her words were supposed to sound kind but yet it was like a sharp needle poking at my heart. Why am I even concerned? It was a dumb idea to sleep with her anyways. I was not surprised at her anxiety I just assumed she would turn me away the moment I mentioned my ridiculous plan. At least I provided her with one night of peaceful sleep and that as her friend I was grateful for.
"I honor your decision." I bowed a little she let out a small laugh.
"Don't go all medieval prince on me Jack we are still friends no matter how fast we bonded." She sighed.
That was a weird day I got to know a girl with a cold yet lonely heart I knew her darkest secret. And I flirted with her however I was still unaware of it I had little experience with women except Veena. She did not seem to notice either then again the only thing expected of her was to be a great and successful CEO to marry someone of equal status. Be it a relationship with love or not.
All in one day we moved faster then anyone even us expected it just seemed right with Elsa. Our similar powers may play a part in that but overall powers or no powers, flaws and faults she was a undeniably great woman.
Veena came in a short while later informing us to go to the meeting room telling us that the Isles brothers requested to meet there instead. The Southern Isles boys are here right on time. Elsa was supposed to meet her 'suiter' alone but I don't trust any one from that family as far as I can throw. No way in hell I'm letting her meet with them alone.
The meeting room was about half the size of Elsa's office minus the balcony. It had a brown glossed oval wood table in the middle with a television installed on the walls. The chairs were made of brown leather and they were very comfortable no wonder people fall asleep in meetings. Yet my eyes were on the two Isles brothers they were sitting before me and Elsa entered. Hans was several inches shorter than me with dark red hair and mean wolverine side burns and deep green eyes. Jacob on the other hand was taller than me by a few centimeters with wheat blonde hair and sharp jaw along with his clean shaven face and fancy tux along with green eyes that match his brothers'. He had a lean built toned skin any girl would swoon at the sight of him. He might be the son of a famous CEO yet he was never interested in the life of a businessman he was a model. The so called face of the company. Like Hans being so far away from inheriting the company he decided to expand to other areas such as modeling. Perhaps that's why Richard suggested sending Jacob thinking his model good looks would get Elsa to fall for him.
"Please gentlemen take a seat." Elsa instructed.
As we all sat down with Elsa at the head of the table me at her right and Hans along with Jacob at her left. It was unsettling at how close he was to her. I glared at him. The rest didn't seem to notice but Jacob glanced my way and grinned. What a snake! Elsa was focused on Hans she was not visibility hating on him but I know on the inside she was probably thinking of a thousand ways to kill him. Elsa had felt comfortable enough to tell me about the incident between her sister and Hans Isles. She is usually kind and nurturing but she can be downright cruel if she has to be.
"Why is he here? I thought it was to be a private meeting just you and me." Jacob began.
"If that is so why is your brother here?" I retorted keeping my temper in check.
Jacob's eyes flashed his gaze a little menacing again only I seemed to notice. " My brother is acquainted with the Winterwells and I thought it best if he introduced me I was only trying to be polite. He was going to leave soon after to let me and Elsa bond." He said that last word dipped in venom.
If he even dare to touch her I would personally freeze him into a ice sculpture. Elsa kept her composure her eyes as cold as the first time we met. Hans appeared anxious and out of place. Besides the green eyes the two brothers had nothing else in common at least physically. Both were after the same thing, power and they will do anything even using or abusing people. The Isles family was not known for their loving and family bonds. The household had one rule winner takes all leaving the losers with unsatisfying spoils. Like I said before even though Oliver is a prick he is the most decent and suitable heir to the company. That alone I can find relief in.
ELSA P.O.V
I was aware of the leering eyes given by Jacob I wasn't stupid like Hans he was also after the same thing my position was the only thing he was interested in. On the gossip magazines that Anna subscribes to the press labels the model as a seducer. He seduces powerful women to get what he wants and immediately dumps them after he is done. Jack seems to be incredibly protective of my heart fluttered for a bit. Seeing his intense mental battle with Jacob I can't help but feel a little happy. I never had a man care so much for me besides Kristoff and my dad when he was alive. I was glad Jack was so concerned and worried for I know Jacob's intentions witnessing him like that did make me happy. I am so cruel.
"I had yet to agree to our so called relationship. You are just one of my many suiters so I can easily kick you out of my list." I stated.
Jacob's expression was serene and clam despite his and Jack's exchange just a moment ago."Oh don't worry I don't want to rush anything I wanted us to just have time alone get to know each other better."
Jack shifted his hands stiff as he withdrew them under the table. I cast a reassuring look to him he relaxed slightly. Thick silence filled the room can't say I'm surprised Jack and Jacob were like polar opposites. Jack is kind, funny and overall a welcomed presence anyone would be lucky to have. Jacob was cunning and manipulative someone looking for easy prey. Hans might have felt awkward as he excused himself a short while after. The two remaining men seem to continue their silent battle.
"Jack, Jacob is right I am required to spent some alone time with my suitor okay? It'll just be an hour." I said.
Jacob smirked as Jack obeyed and exited the room. Jacob saw it a chance to slide closer to my side.
"So what's the deal with that?"he asked and smiled."Don't tell me you two are seeing each other secretly aren't you?"
I stiffened." Of course not Jack is just a friend a close friend." The thought of the fact me and Jack could be more than friends is foreign yet welcomed.
"Then he would have no problem if I personally swept you off your feet." He remarked.
He stood up and leaned close to my ear."We have an hour this is a soundproof room no cameras. And a solid table here."
I tried to put more distance between us but he grabbed my wrist leaning in. I slapped him. You can't really blame I was scared I didn't even got my first kiss having this scoundrel take that was unthinkable. He touched the red mark with his left hand and smirked.
"Playing hard to get I like that."
"Get away from me I'll call security." I threatened I was fully aware my voice was quivering.
"Don't bother my brother had bribed the guards and this a private floor. Hans has probably led your secretary and that Jack guy far away from here and soundproof remember? You can moan as loud as you want." He walked to the door locking it.
"I don't what made you this way." I said trying to get him to lay off.
"Meaning?"
"I don't know what it's like to grow up in a family with no love everyone fighting for power. But you can't do this whatever your trying to prove it won't work."
"Your right you don't have any idea how my brothers shunned me for being weak. Oliver is good he looks out for all of us. Our father is worse he wants us to fight to battle for power using whatever we got."
"Than stop power doesn't define who you are."
"I had it worse."
"How worse?"
"My other brothers were so much better than me even Hans and Victor had it easier. Just because I wanted to peruse something I love my family couldn't care less about my interests."
"What you mean you wanted to become a model cause you like doing it?"
"Of course I did hate business meetings and paperwork. I found relief in the spotlight something I was good at. Yet even though I was the best if I wasn't a business tycoon like my siblings I was nothing in my father's eyes. He won't even talk to me."
Now I felt bad looking at his green eyes clear and teary. Still he kept his posture upright and stiff. I stood up walking toward him at the other end of the room. He might have had the intention to rape me but still he is still a human being. He must have thought that if he ended marrying me he could finally be something in his father's eyes. I don't blame him even when my father was alive I sought his approval and praise when I was little his opinions were the only that mattered. When my powers came my parents were undoubtedly horrified of their own daughter. Yet my father wanted me conceal my powers controlled my emotions. What a fool I was Conceal don't feel don't let it show that was my motto for most of my childhood.
"Am I the first your telling this to?" Although Jacob was still a fixate mystery the fact he was just a crumbling kid under his mask would come as a surprise to anyone.
"Yes." He replied flopping down on the chair his left hand covering his face.
Once Anna said I had a amazing ability to coax people into opening their hearts to me. Even though I have that I always have trouble opening up myself. Maybe that's how I bonded with Jack so easily. He had nothing to hide he puts himself out there I completely trust him. Jacob was a impossible knot instead of trying to yank out multiple strings at once he needed someone to gently untie each piece string by string.
"My life is just on a bullet train right now." I half smiled.
"How so?" He asked still not showing his face his voice deep and shaky.
"Well it's complicated but having you open up to me like this is. . ."
"Weird?"
"Not exactly. Refreshing. Why did you tell me this?"
He peeked out the smallest smile on his face, he snorted." Maybe because you said all the right words."
Jacob was a complicated man he was known to be a amazing actor aside from his already deviously good looks. Yet something tells me he isn't acting. He sat up straight he looked me over. Not the leering way he did when the four was in the room but in a modest non-judging way.
He used his right hand to lightly grab my chin once agin leaning in. My breath caught. I wasn't moving I don't know why I've never been kissed before I guess I'm just eager to find out how it's like. When he just inches from my lips he halted. A smirk playing on his lips." I've decided," I was confused." I'll make you mine Ice Queen."
He exited the room without any other words. My hand flew to my lips using my index and middle finger gliding over my lips shocked, on that almost kiss. Jack came rushing in and heaved a sigh of relief. "He didn't try anything did he?"
I had no idea how to respond. What do I say? That that guy almost stole my first kiss and had intended to rape me? Oh and there's more apparently he decided to spill his entire life to me and I felt sympathy for that rat? Not to mention the fact that now he had supposed motions to own me? "Nothing." was my final answer.
THIRD PERSON P.O.V
Jacob exited the building with his younger brother trailing not far behind.
Hans turned to his brother." So how it go you managed to get it done? It was pretty fast really expected it to last longer you were never one for speed sex."
"I didn't get laid with her in an office." Jacob replied.
"Never stopped you before."
"I'm going to get her to fall for me the old fashioned way."
"Yeah like that worked out so well for Anna."
Jacob shot his brother a menacing look Hans went quiet." Your futile attempt with the second daughter failed due to poor planning. Alas I want to capture Elsa's heart for myself."
"Thought you just wanted the company."
"Maybe that was my original motive now all I desire is thawing that Queen's heart the rest is just a bonus."
"You're really serious?"
"More than ever."
