Chapter 13

No rest for the wicked

Zora sat on a bed next to Nathan. She wanted to make sure that he was alright. Elijah had assured her that Nathan was fine. She really wanted him to wake up. For some unknown reason Klaus had allowed her to be alone with Nathan. They were staying in the biggest suite in the hotel. Zora had never ever seen this kind of hotel room before. Checking in had really been a lot of fun. Klaus had told the receptionist that they were celebrating their engagement and his future father-in-law had drink a little too much. Elijah had been carrying Nathan and Klaus had wrapped his arm around Zora's waist. She had suppressed her urge to punch him. The receptionist had been very kind to their "family". She had congratulate them for the engagement and wished them a great wedding since they were "such a cute young couple". Zora had wanted to laugh. This was like some kind of cruel joke.

"Would you like something to eat?" Elijah asked.

Zora hadn't notice him to enter the room. There were four bedrooms in the suite. One of them was Elijah's, other one Klaus', third one their driver's and fourth one Zora's and Nathan's.

"I'm not hungry, thank you", Zora replied coldly.

Elijah looked at her contemplatively.

"I know you must hate me", he said calmly. "I don't blame you."

"How could you do this?" Zora asked accusatively. "After all that stuff you said about my father being your friend. What do you think he would say about this?"

Elijah looked uncomfortable.

"I'm aware of that but there are things that are more important than anything else."

"What things?"

"Family", Elijah replied calmly. "You should understand since you would do anything to save him wouldn't you?"

Zora looked at Nathan.

"So who are you trying to save then?" she asked tensely.

"My siblings."

"Oh. The end justifies the means, right?"

"No, it's not like that. I never intended…"

"Just save it, ok? You know what they say; the road to hell is paved with good intentions."

"Yes, I suppose that's true. I'll leave you alone now but if you need anything just ask."

Zora didn't say anything. Elijah went to a living room. Klaus was sitting on a couch grinning.

"Problems brother?" he asked innocently.

"Nothing I can't handle", Elijah replied.

"Good for you. It seems that my sweet bride is a little upset with you."

"Yes, she has every right to be."

Klaus rolled his eyes.

"Oh come on Elijah, don't tell me that you feel guilty. Those kind of annoying feelings just slow you down. Take what you want, no regrets, that's my motto."

"I bet it is", Elijah murmured.

"You're such a buzzkill! Let's get someone to eat."

"I'm not hungry. And you should think about Zora."

Klaus seemed confused.

"I don't think she would like it if I feed on her."

"No! That's not what I meant."

"What do you mean then?"

"Just try not to upset her more. If you want to eat, it would probably be best to do that somewhere else than here."

"Oh, got you. Good thinking brother."

Elijah rolled his eyes.

"Yes. I think I'll go to my room now."

"Ok. See you later then. I'll go and find some breakfast."

...

Zora woke up when someone was shaking her. She couldn't remember that she had fall asleep. It was already bright and sunny outside. The bed was so soft… It took a moment before she remembered everything. Nathan was looking at her tensely.

"Are you alright?" Zora asked.

"Yes, what the hell is going on?" he asked.

"Klaus", Zora said simply.

"What happened?"

"He and Elijah… He agreed not to hurt you."

Nathan looked gloomy.

"What did you promise him?"

"I… He wants to marry me or something."

Nathan's eyes widened.

"What?"

"He talked about some ceremony. If I agree to go through with it…"

"What kind of ceremony?" Nathan interrupted her.

"I… don't know."

"So let me get this straight, you agreed to some ceremony which you know nothing about?"

"I had to. He was going to kill you."

"You should have let him", Nathan said coldly.

Before Zora could stop herself, she slapped him.

"Don't say that! You are only one I have left! I'm not going to lose you!"

Tears started to fill Zora's eyes. Nathan was just about to say something when Klaus walked in.

"Daddy! You're awake. How nice."

Nathan scowled him.

"Oh, I'm sorry, did I interrupt something?" Klaus asked smiling.

He didn't get any answer.

"Well anyway, sweetheart, would you come with me please?"

Zora didn't move or look at him. Klaus was still smiling.

"Would you like me to carry you?"

Zora stood up. Nathan followed her.

"I'm afraid I have to ask you to wait here daddy, I'm sure you understand. Oh, I almost forgot…"

Klaus dragged in a trolley full of trays.

"Here's something to eat. Now, if you'll excuse us…"

Nathan stepped in front of Zora. She touched his hand.

"It's ok", she said quietly.

"Come on dear", Klaus said a little impatiently.

Zora followed him to his bedroom.

"What is it?" she asked coldly.

"I got something for you", Klaus said cheerfully and pointed a several shopping bags on his bed. "I thought you might need some clothes."

"Great. Thanks", Zora said listlessly.

"Oh come on now love, just take a look."

"Fine."

Zora took some clothes out of the bags. There were jeans, shirts, dresses, skirts, tops, shoes and one bag full of sexy lingerie.

"Are you kidding me?" Zora asked coldly when she picked up some awful lacy thing.

"What?" Klaus asked innocently. "I think it will look good on you. You should try it on right now."

Zora didn't say anything. She just grabbed a pair of jeans and a shirt and walked out.

"Oh come on! What did I do now?"

Klaus couldn't understand. He had been nice, damn it! He was never nice to anyone. What more did she want? Damn women.