Chapter 3 He was there
(Enzo's POV)
Enzo wakes in the middle of the night due to hearing screaming. He grabs his robe and runs out of his chambers down the hall to Bonnie's quarters, he hastily pushes her doors open to find her thrashing and crying in her sleep. He moves to the side of her bed taking her hand and shaking her shoulder slightly.
"Bonnie, Bonnie wake up." She only thrashes more. Enzo realizes that his method is not working and he tries a different approach. He climbs on the other side of the bed wrapping his arm around her and just holding on. Her tears cease Enzo lets out a sigh of relief. The doors open and in rushes in Bonnie's lady in waiting Victoria with her hand over her mouth.
"Apologies your Highness, I-" Enzo cuts her off with a wave of his hand. "I will stay here with her go back to sleep you can check on her in the morning." Victoria nods she turns around going back out the doors closing them behind her. After about 30 minutes it seems that Bonnie stops thrashing all together. Enzo places her head on his chest Bonnie moves closer to him. He kisses her hair lightly.
"Sleep now, love I will protect you."
Enzo wakes when the sun comes through the curtains, he looks down to see Bonnie rested against his chest he smiles. He places a kiss on her temple. She smiles in her sleep. After a few moments she stirs she blinks a few times before she looks up at him with confusion and agitation.
"Enzo, what are you doing here? And why are you in my chambers?" Enzo smiles down at her, "You were having a terrible nightmare, love. You were screaming, crying and thrashing about. I heard your screams from my quarters and I awoke ran in here to see what has cause you such distress."
Bonnie looks away from him her face reads embarrassment. "I'm sorry that I disturbed you." He takes her chin in his hand forcing her to look into his eyes. "Bonnie, you did not. I would wake up every night if I had to make sure that you are safe." Bonnie smiles shyly at him.
"What was your dream about?" He asks. "Kai had asked my father for my hand, I wanted to refuse, but my people needed me. It worsened after our marriage he would hit me and-" She broke into tears, Enzo sat them both up and hugged her to him, rubbing her back.
They stayed like this for awhile then a knock came at the door. "Enter." Enzo said as Bonnie stays quiet. Jeremy and Victoria both walked in. "Your Highnesses. Sir, I do apologize for interrupting, but there is a certain matter that requires your attention." Enzo sighs he slowly removes his arms from Bonnie. He takes her left cheek in his hand giving her a gentle kiss on the right. Bonnie blushes as he stands knowing she sees some of his sculpted chest in due to his robe shifting he smirks then fixes himself right. Walking over to the door he pause for a moment and turns back around.
"Bonnie would you like to accompany me into town once this matter is sorted out?" Bonnie looks up at him and nods, "I would be delighted." He smiles closing the door behind him. Jeremy waits for him. "How does she fare this morning your Highness?" Enzo stops, "She distraught, though I can only hope she will fare better." They continue walking to his chambers Jeremy smirks.
"So your falling for her?" Enzo smiles slightly, but says nothing. Once they reach his room Enzo turns to him. "I want to carriage ready within a few hours and have Victoria make sure that Bonnie eats." Jeremy nods with a bow. Enzo enters his quarters and removes his robe his clothes of the day are already out the bath must have just been made he cleans himself then dresses rather quickly. He eats a light breakfast before dealing with his guest. When he walks into his throne room he sees the one man that he hoped he would not have to deal with until he married Bonnie.
"Ah, King Hopkins what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" The king turns around. "Apologizes for the untimely arrival, but my wife wanted to know if the preparations for the wedding are going as scheduled? Enzo clasps his hands behind his back he sighs. Then walks up the little steps to his throne he takes a seat.
"Delayed, given that my soon-to-bride is not ready." The king glares, "She agreed to do what is necessary for the kingdom! No delays. Where is she? I will get her to move things along." Enzo lifts his hand out to stop the king. "You will do no such thing, Bonnie and I both agreed to wait, I would rather she have me when she is willing. I do not wish for her to be uncomfortable or be pushed to marry me. No, until she decides the wedding is put on hold." King Hopkins nods sternly.
"Very well, do send a messenger to give us the news of the glorious day." Enzo stands he nods, "I shall, now if you will excuse me I have other pressing matters to attend to. Do have safe travels back." The king nods leaving the room. Enzo sighs he leaves the throne room soon after. He has lunch and soon Jeremy finds him. "The carriage is ready, your Highness."
Enzo thanks him leaving his room he walks towards the entrance. He sees Bonnie dress in a green and orange sundress that shows off her shoulders, her shoes are hidden under the dress. Her hair is in long waves with a orange peony in her hair. Enzo smirks knowing for some reason that peony is her new favorite flower. He walks over to her with a content smile on his face. She watches his approach her beautiful green eyes bright and full of life and that is what Enzo wanted to see, her happy.
When he reaches her he kisses her hand. "You look lovely." Bonnie smiles he can see a bit of blush on her face. "Thank you." Enzo nods he opens the door of the carriage holding his hand out for her to take. Bonnie slips in first then Enzo behind her closing the door. The ride into town is a quiet one. Since Bonnie has not been here long she is more fixed on the sights, not that Enzo minds he wants her to feel comfortable and just be her. He also likes how the sun reflects her perfect skin. Bonnie looks back then back out the window blushing. Enzo smiles shaking his head. One day I will help you overcome your shyness, love. Enzio then continues to watch her even when they get into town.
Enzo is not surprised by Bonnie's reaction to the town because of it's natural beauty. From the bell to the little shops and houses. To the trees that have cherry blossoms in bloom making the scene look so much more extravagant, though none of it compares to Bonnie she is as natural as it gets. Once the carriage stops Enzo opens the door, he gets out and extends his hand to Bonnie she takes it and steps out. She loops her hand through his arm which makes Enzo smile. Then he notices how tense she is beside him. He follows her gaze to a brunette haired woman by the name of Katherina Pierce, she was meant to be his wife awhile back, but she thought that his cousin Damon was the prince here so, it didn't end well, for her. Her brothers Klaus and Elijah disowned her and they left her here.
Enzo didn't find her all that appealing, but he wasn't going to just send her away. He gave her a room to stay at here in town she was disappointed to be living among 'commers' as she called them, which he put a stop to and since she has left him alone. But the way she was looking at Bonnie gave Enzo a feeling that she would try and meddle in some way. Enzo gently pulls Bonnie out of her sight and to one of the shops were she tries on a few dresses, Enzo buys what she wants when she puts on the white strapless gown with gold trim he knew that she looked like a Queen, his Queen. She walks towards him doing a little spin. Enzo stands covering the short distance between them wrapping his arms around her.
"So, is it too much?" Enzo is enhanced by her and leans down giving her a kiss on the corner of her mouth. "No, it's perfect." He murmurs. Bonnie gets out of his hold and dashes back to the dressing room. Enzo smirks, but it soon fades when she emerges without the dress.
"Bonnie do you not want that gown?" Bonnie shakes her head. "No, I've used up more than enough of your wealth." She walks out the shop. Enzo walks over to the shopkeeper.
"That white gown with gold trim, I would like to purchase it for my bride." The man bows going to get the gown. "Would his Highness want it now? Or perhaps have it delivered to the castle?" Enzo nods paying the man he leaves the shop. When he is outside he sees Katerina talking to Bonnie. His composes himself and walk over to them he sees Katerina with a devilicious smile on her face. He does not acknowledge her, and looks at Bonnie who is on the verge of tears. He wraps his arm around her in comfort.
"Katherina, what the bloody hell did you say to her?" Katherine fans her face. "Only the truth, Lorenzo. That she is not good enough to be your bride. She maybe a princess, but she lacks the fire that any would have." Enzo is furious, but he needed to take care of Bonnie first. He moves them to the carriage. Opening the door he helps her in then closes the door behind her. He turns to face Katherina.
"Princess Bonnie is more than enough for me, and she is at least of royal status you are not. I would rather be with someone who does not desire my wealth, but me. I will not have you speak ill-will to my bride, if we are to have words again, it will not fare well for you." With that he opens the carriage door and gets in closing it behind him and taking Bonnie is his arms. She weeps heavily. Enzo rubs her back and gives her a kiss on the cheek.
"Oh, Bonnie don't listen to her rubbish. She is not who I want." He lifts her chin with his thumb, then wipes away her tears. He smiles down at her adoringly. "You are." Bonnie gasps she leans into him resting her head on his shoulder. Enzo realizes that she had fallen asleep he kisses her temple just watching her. Soon they arrive back at his castle. He gives her a gentle shake.
"Bonnie, love were back." She wakes then looks away Enzo sees the blush on her face. He opens the door, she takes his hand and they walk back inside the castle. They enjoy a quiet dinner the part to get ready for bed. Enzo goes to Bonnie's quarters after he bathes and changes. He knocks then opens the door when she says. He sees her brushing her hair.
"Enzo thank you for today I really had a wonderful time." Bonnie as she turns around in her chair. Enzo smiles. "You do not need to thank me, love." He walks over to her. Bonnie stands and wraps her arms around his neck. Enzo leans down and kisses her lips softly and slowly. Bonnie gasps and doing so she opens her mouth to him he takes what he can and the kiss deepens. Bonnie is the first to pull back.
"Is something wrong, love?" Bonnie shakes her head. Enzo cups her cheek he's confused to why she pulled away. She kisses his cheek, Enzo holds her close.
"Would you like for me to stay with you, in case of more nightmares?" Bonnie takes his hand pulling him towards her bed. "Please stay." Enzo kisses her once more than they both get under the sheets and fall asleep.
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