( Rewriting/editing ) I love her - Nicole Ascart x Reader

Chapter 6

" Father" Nicole knocked on the door of the man his study room before pushing it open " May I speak with you about-" he trailed of his words when he saw his parents on the sofa, both looking through some documents

" Sorry for disturbing, I'll come back at a later ti-" 

" There's no need for that" his mother, Countess Radea quickly said " You can come in"

" We were about to take a break so your timing is perfect" Dan, his father and prime minister reassured and gestured to his son to take a seat

Walking into the room, the black haired male took place in one of the chairs right across his parents 

" What is it you wanted to discuss?" the blond woman asked

" Well...It's about an engagement" Nicole's statement made both his mother and father stare at him bewildered

" Do you want me to arrange another set of meetings?" the black haired men questioned to which the boy shook his head " No, I'm not interested in offers but I want to meet someone who's currently having engagement meetings" 

" Nicole?" His mother stood up and took a seat in the chair next to her son " Have you perhaps...fallen in love?"

Although the boy knew he had, the word itself still felt a bit weird to him. Especially when being said out loud. This often caused him to feel a strange tingling sensations course throughout his body

But not in a bad way

" I have" he admitted after a few seconds of silence, his answer causing the countess's smile to broaden. Feeling as equally joyful, Dan, his father walked toward his son and gave him a pat on the shoulder 

" And might I ask the name of this person?" he curiously asked 

" It's Lady Y/n, isn't it?!" Sophia's sudden appearance made the boy jolt in his seat " Oh brother I'm so happy for you!" 

" I..." Nicole sweat dropped 

" Y/n Claes? The daughter of Duke Luigi and Duchess Millidiana?" the blond haired woman put a finger on her lips " I did hear something about her looking for a fiancee"

" I also remember hearing some rumors about it from my college's at work" the prime minister looked at his son " Well then, shall I send an offer?" 

Feeling his nerves kick in, Nicole lowered his head and only gave his father a small but noticeable head nod, confirming his decision

" Alright, I'll prepare the file and send it off immediately " 

Gazing at her brother, Sophia couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable he was. It was barely visible but if she looked very closely she swore that she saw a tiny shade of red across his cheeks 

Placing her hand on his shoulder, the boy looked at her from the corner of his eyes " I hope she chooses you" she said cheerfully. Though the white haired girl really wanted to say that he would definitely be the one, she refrained herself from doing so. Because realistically, she didn't know if that would be the case

After all Sophia didn't exactly know how you felt about her brother. Sure she knew you liked him, but was that like the same as the one Nicole felt for you?

Well that question remained unanswered...

And so as she didn't want to give false hope, the red eyed girl decided to think about her wanted outcome inside in her mind

***

Meanwhile at the Claes mansion, the limit to your tolerance had reached it's limit. You were so sick of it all that during the eleventh meeting of the day, you had abruptly stormed out of the room, leaving a startled guest behind

Feeling embarrassed at your behavior, the duchess apologized to the young candidate and asked him if he would come back at a later time

" T-that's no problem at all" the boy replied " But if I may ask, did I perhaps do something wrong?"

" No, not at all" the brown haired woman smiled nervously " It's just that our daughter well..."

" I think she was just tired " the Duke answered for his wife " It's been quite a long day for her. So I think that after a good night sleep, she'll feel much better"

" I see" the man walked towards the front door that was held open by Anne " Well then I'll come back tomorrow. With that I wish you both a good evening" 

"..."

"..."

" Madam, shall I go get Lady Y/n?" Anne hesitantly asked after a few seconds of silence 

" No, let her be for now" The duke smiled " But could you perhaps make her some tea for when she comes back?"

Nodding her head, Anne headed towards the kitchen, leaving both the Claes parents frowning

" She's almost out of options" Millidiana pinched the bridge of her nose " I swear that girl is rather picky" she groaned 

" We can't really blame her" Luigi rubbed his wife's back in comfort " After all it is a pretty important decision to make"

" I know that" the woman leaned against her husbands shoulder " But still, I really hope she finds someone. Because I would hate to have to pick for her"

" Yes...me too"