Chapter 11
<<<ELSA'S POV>>>
Greetings, greetings and more greetings. People asking for my catering service for after my businesses break. We are always fully booked a good portion of the time! Christmas is always a jammed packed schedule, such fun sometimes! I give my business a month off, then I give them a week and a half off before and after Christmas. We are all then back to work on January fifth.
"Hello, Miss. Winters." A deep male voice greeted.
I turned around. It was a man who was quite tall with a white beard and blue eyes. Why does he remind me of Santa?
"You must be Miss. Elsa Winters, yes?" The man asked in a thick Russian accent.
Now, that's what you call a Russian accent folks! Not even actors and actresses could get an accent like that on fleek! Gosh, what has become of me? I have started saying on fleek...I have issues.
"Yes, I am Elsa Winters. And you are?" I asked politely.
"Just call me, North." He smiled warmly.
"Hello, North. How can I help you?" I smiled back.
"Well, I was quite intrigued. Are you the granddaughter of Moira Winters?" North asked.
I looked down at my Grandmother's gold ring. Moira Fiona Winters was my Grandmother from Papa's side. She saw my struggle and helped me as much as she could but sadly passed away five years ago...I was crying for months. Papa was just driving me up the wall and I snapped. I just snapped.
"Miss. Winters, are you alright?" North asked concerned.
I snapped out my thoughts and nodded my head. He started studying my expression that I wore, I refuse to show my emotions.
"You should have to hide behind a fake smile, Elsa. It's okay to break down every once in a while." North said gently.
Ha, if only that were true, but I have to be forever strong. People say that isn't healthy, but I can't bring down my walls. My emotions stay bottled in for a reason, so I don't take it out on the wrong person.
"I don't wear a fake smile, I wear a genuine one." I replied blankly.
"I can see past that genuine smile of yours," North stated.
Beams of sweat trickle down my forehead. No, it's just a trick! It's reverse psychology, don't fall for the tricks and games that people may play.
"I am one of the granddaughter's to Moira Winters. Why do you ask?" I questioned, changing the subject.
Changing the subject with me can be a very subtle move. Very few people notice and by very few I mean none.
North's eyes flick to my Grandmother's ring on my right ring finger. He wears a smile that is full of happiness. Did he know my Grandmother?
"Did you know my Grandmother?" I asked curiously.
Sure - curiosity killed the cat, but he must have known my Grandmother. She never mentioned any friends to me at all! I was very close to her and talked every time she was with me.
"I knew Moira like the back of my hand! She was a very good friend of mine. I remember when she and Alexander just announced their relationship!" North chuckled.
Wait, Alexander? Is that Papa's father? He can't be Grandmother said that Papa's father's name was Michael. I remember her saying Michael for something anyway.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, you said Alexander?" I questioned.
"Yes, Alexander and Moira were a beautiful couple indeed." North smiled.
"But...I don't understand. Grandmother said that Papa's father name was Michael?" I said confused.
"What? No, no. Moira and Michael weren't friends..." North said confused.
"I-I have to go." I stammered.
He opened his mouth to say something, but I didn't give him the chance to comment. I quickly walked off. Well, I'm sure I will end up encountering him again one way or another. I always encounter people I try to avoid at some point. Like with Anna...I will most likely see her here, if not I will be seeing her tomorrow. Once again, I saw the woman in the blue dress looking around for someone. I wonder who she is looking for...she isn't with the guy she was with beforehand, which I assume is Hiccup's Dad considering he called him son. Through the crowd, I could see Merida. Thank God! I went up to Merida and she looked relieved that I had joined her. She looked around nervously.
"Mer, what's wrong?" I asked concerned.
"My Mum and Macintosh is here!" She said distressed.
Elinor was very cruel to Merida and set her up with a guy and forced her to date him. He has been after Merida even since to try and get her hand in marriage. I was in a similar situation other than I was being forced to marry, I was in an arranged marriage and gladly escaped that!
"Not only that, Hi--I mean, Mr. Haddock..." Merida said.
I raised my brow. Mr. Haddock? I understand the formalities, but she is also biting her lip? What on Earth? Is that a mark on her neck? What is that? I didn't question her, so I just shake my head. There is pain in her eyes and also something else I can't tell. Does she have a crush on him or something? Gosh, I hope not! Hiccup is a great guy, but Merida's Mother would give her more heck always bothering her and planning wedding stuff. She will never leave Merida be.
"Are you okay, Merida?" I asked concerned.
She didn't answer, she is staring into space with pain clear in her eyes. What on Earth has been happening with her? She has been so weird, since she got the job here. A glass was clinked and all attention was turned to the stage. Up on stage was Hiccup, he looked emotionless.
"Welcome, everybody. Today I would like to be making a few announcements for the future of my company and for onward generations." Hiccup declared.
The future and onward generations? Did he get someone pregnant or something? Sorry, but that's what it sounds like he is implying.
"I'd like to call up my assistant, Merida."
Everyone in the crowd gasped in shock. My eyes are wide in shock too and my jaws have dropped. Merida herself has gone pale and shocked, she made her way to the stage.
"I thank you for making this event possible." He nodded.
Merida just looked at the ground and nodded. She came off the stage and cautiously walked through the crowd. I thought for a minute he was going to announce something with Merida! Now, I see him as an arrogant jerk. Plus, there have been things about Hiccup on Celeb TV about him going to marry a girl for business reasons.
"Now, I'd like to thank my father. For pushing me day by day to my big success." Hiccup smiled.
The crowd clapped for Hiccup's father and to my suspicions, it was confirmed that man from before was indeed Hiccup's father.
"I'd like to thank my best friends! Jack Frost, Kristoff Ice and Flynn Ryder! They have been with me all the way through my childhood and been there for me. I thank them for everything they have been to help me and my company." Hiccup smiled.
Everyone clapped, except me. I caught people giving me looks of shock and disgust, but I don't care about other people's opinions when it comes to arrogant jerks!
"Now, I'd like to call Astrid Hofferson to the stage." Hiccup said emotionlessly.
I raised my brow. Why is he so emotionless to her? This is such a weird way to act when calling someone up to stage in front of a huge crowd of people.
"Will you marry me?" Hiccup asked.
The crowd gasped or clapped. Talk about blunt! I scowl, thank God Merida isn't with him! I can't believe that I could even picture such a thing!
"Of course, I will!" Astrid smiled.
She is clearly in love with that guy. I heard that Astrid can be a very troubling person, if you get on the wrong side of her. Hofferson, that sounds familiar...right! Frederick Hofferson is her father! They both came off the stage, one smiling and one completely emotionless. Through the crowd, I could see Anna and she appears to be linking arms with someone, not just anyone a guy?! What the heck?!
"Oh no, not another arrogant jerk for the love of Pete." I scowled.
I can only see the back of the guy's head, he seems familiar...I hope that isn't who I think it is! It had better not be! I could see Papa, he caught my eye. Not now! I quickly walked through the crowd to keep the distance. I don't want him disrupting my peace, this never lasts long.
"Have you seen Elsa Winters?"
"What even happened between her and her father?"
"There was a huge feud between the two, I heard!"
"Is he looking for her, maybe? Because it seems like he is searching for her!"
The last comment caught my attention. He is looking for me?! Oh just amazing! This is just a fudge shower of happiness, not! I walked through the crowd to get away fast, but I collided with someone and fell over, I quickly got up and dusted myself off. There was North and the other three billionaires.
"Miss. Winters, are you quite alright?" North asked.
"Elsa?"
I gasped and ran as fat as my legs could carry me. Not again! I can't talk to him, I just can't! He will never stop trying, but he will have to eventually! I continued to run for my life. I got to my car and sped off in high speed panting.
"I can't forgive you...why can't you see that I can't?!" I cried.
Shut out the feelings, conceal and don't feel! Don't feel, don't feel, don't feel! Don't feel the rush of emotion flooding through your veins. Without realising it, I was crying again. Mentally and physically, I am slapping myself again. My phone kept going mental again, tears were just pouring like rain in a thunderstorm, so many tears...why must I feel sadness? Oh right, because of life and it's stupid rules...I really hate life sometimes! Mainly for all the arrogant jerks. Just putting that out there, because why not?
"Get it together..." I muttered.
Home sweet home. I parked up and walked in the house, I just can't right now. Everyone and everything is beginning to fade in my life, just why?! I've been debating whether or not to get a restraining order against Papa - he just doesn't leave me alone or in peace for long before he tries to slide back into my life. Don't think so, Papa.
"I just can't right now..." I muttered to myself.
After Anna living here for so many months, I'm going to be alone again...I guess that is just the way I am destined to be based on my life? My phone goes off. Who could this be?
Pitch Black - Hey, Els!
Even though, I really don't want to talk to anyone right now, I could use with a friend...I don't want to be alone, the loneliness is depressing.
Elsa Winters - Hey, Pitch...
Pitch Black - Is everything okay, Els?
Elsa Winters - No...
Pitch Black - You can tell me. Come on, what's up?
Elsa Winters - Anna's condo is finished up with the repairs...
Pitch Black - Oh, I'm sorry! I know you were enjoying her company and getting to know her a lot more...
Tears rolled down my face. Pitch understands me and knows me very well, what would I do without him? He has picked me up at my darkest of times too, I will always be in his debt for that!
Elsa Winters - I'm going to be all alone again...
Pitch Black - Hey, hey, hey! You will be okay, don't think like that. It gets me upset hearing you speak like that... :(
Elsa Winters - I'm sorry, but it is the truth. I am going to be alone again </3 The isolation just keeps coming back to haunt me...
Pitch Black - Els, please don't say that. I won't leave you to be alone like that ever!
Elsa Winters - It's just how I feel. She is going to be gone and not bother with me again...
Pitch Black - Do you want to come over and watch a movie to take your mind off of it?
Ten to eleven? I don't see why not. Nothing else to do and nothing seems to be taking my mind off of it. Work hasn't distracted me, which is weird. Work is losing it's touch...I can't believe I just said that, but it is true.
Elsa Winters - Sure, why not? It might take my mind off of things...hopefully at least
Pitch Black - I know it will make you happy! It's your favourite movie!
Elsa Winters - You mean Sleeping Beauty?! :D
Pitch Black - No, The Ring :D
Elsa Winters - I don't like horror movies! :'(
Pitch Black - Haha! I was just joking! Of course it's Sleeping Beauty, you nutcase! :'D I wouldn't make you watch a horror movie! I've known you for years, I know what you don't like! :)
Elsa Winters - Aww, you are a big sweetheart! :'D
Pitch Black - Only for you ;)
Elsa Winters - You are such a nutter! See you soon! :'D
Kicking off my heels, I walked upstairs and looked through my wardrobe. Hmm...since I'm going to Pitch's, I might just go in my pjs. Yeah I'm going in my pjs, Pitch doesn't really care about what I wear. My cat onesie!
"I've been looking for you for everywhere, Kitty!" I squealed.
Quickly full of excitement, I got changed into my onesie. My beige bag was poking out from under my bed, I quickly grabbed it and started packing stuff. Knowing me, I will end up falling asleep at Pitch's place again - Pitch has a really nice bedroom for me.
Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
My phone, that's my ringtone for Merida! I have assigned her with Bad Blood by Taylor Swift, because Merida is a real badass.
"Hey, Merida. What's up?" - Elsa
"Elsa, where are you? You just completely took off!" - Merida
"Look, I couldn't stay there. H-He was looking for me again, Merida. Plus, you vanished after Haddock called you up to the stage." - Elsa
"Haddock? What has he done bad to deserve the last name basis?" - Merida
"He proposed to a girl with an emotionless face is why and so bluntly!" - Elsa
"S-So...he proposed to A-Astrid Hofferson?" - Merida
"What's gotten into you, Merida?" - Elsa
"What do you mean? Nothing is wrong with me..." - Merida
"Oh, yeah? Explain the mark on your neck, running out of the celebration, showing different emotions in your eyes as you looked at Haddock. Care to explain?" - Elsa
She hung up on me and I rubbed my temples. I will have to apologise tomorrow at dinner with Merida, Anna and Punzie. I grabbed my car keys and bag. Pitch knows how to cheer me up and take things off of my mind. Slippers! Slippers! Quickly, I ran upstairs and grabbed my slippers. Time to go! I was about to jump in my car, when I saw a limo. Not just any limo...
"Oh no." I gasped.
I jumped in my car and sped off for Pitch's house. Really? Doesn't he ever just give up? I knew that was Papa in that limo, I know my parents limo for anywhere. Especially, when Papa's signature is on the front of the hood.
"Hey, Els!" Pitch smiled.
I hugged him. He hugged me back and rocked me in his embrace. Tears were once again streaming down my face, Pitch is the only person I feel I can let my emotions out to.
"Hey, hey, hey! It's okay, Els. Come on, you got your bag?" Pitch asked softly.
I nodded. He got my back and ushered me inside. Wiping away my tears, I entered the living room. His living room has lighter colours, majority of Pitch's house is dark. It is a very beautiful house though! I got comfy with my favourite blanket that Pitch kept here. It always makes me fall asleep, it's so soft! The blanket is dark blue, light blue, purple and black. It is very beautiful! My room here is very beautiful too! I grabbed the toffee popcorn and was sneakily chomping on the popcorn.
"Hey, save me some!" Pitch whined from the stairs.
I heard his fast footsteps and he jumped on the couch getting comfy himself as he pressed play on the movie and we were munching away on chocolate, popcorn, chips, sweet and a load more of little snacks.
"I love this movie! It's so amazing!" I squealed.
"You love this movie so much that you would marry it, Els!" Pitch joked.
"I know." I laughed.
We were just in pure laughter. Me and Pitch are really great friends. I yawned, but then we decided to watch Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.
"Pitch, there's no popcorn!" I whined.
Pitch laughed got up and went into the kitchen. I bet he has prepared spares just for me. What? I really like toffee popcorn, okay? Pitch knows that I'm an huge fan of toffee popcorn, it's my favourite popcorn!
"Hey, Els. I also got something else, but close your eyes!" Pitch said.
I closed my eyes. I heard him place the bowl down on the coffee table, then walk around the couch.
"Pitch...if you make me jump, I swear!" I warned.
"I'm not going to make you jump!" Pitch laughed innocently.
I don't like that innocent laughter. Sometimes, he will use that when he is telling the truth or lying. Well, damn it! Then, I felt something cool around my neck. It's a necklace, it has to be.
"Open your eyes and look down." Pitch whispered in my ear.
I opened my eyes and looked down. This is the necklace that Pitch bought at Diamond! My jaws dropped, they said he paid forty thousand for this!
"P-Pitch, this is too much!" I gasped.
"Anything for my best friend," He smiled happily.
I jumped him in another hug. What an amazing best friend I have! He truly is amazing and so sweet! I'm glad he stuck around up to now and I hope he still does.
"Also, there may be a little problem..." Pitch laughed nervously.
I raised my brow. A little problem with what? His Mum? The company? Our friendship? His money? What?! I'm so scared right now.
"Pitch, what is it?" I asked worriedly.
"You remember Tempest?" Pitch muttered.
I nodded. Tempest is Pitch's little sister. She is a whole new level to mischief! Tempest has two purple stripes, one on the left of her hair and the other one the right.
"Remember how she told my Mum about us being together, sort of confirming it? Well, she may have told Mum that I proposed to you...?" Pitch said laughing nervously.
"Wait, WHAT?!" I exclaimed.
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Hi guys! 😊 An update! 😁 Another run in with the billionaires? Damn! 😯 Hiccup proposed to Astrid? 😮 What's wrong with Merida? 🤔 Elsa is really broken by the fact Anna has to move out, huh? 😔 Pitch and Elsa sleepover! 😁😆 I just love munchies when watching one of my favourite movies, don't you? 😍🍰 Pitch has a sister in this story! 💁🏻 Tempest told their Mum that Pitch had proposed?! 😱💍 What will happen from there? 🤔
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