The Immortal's Gift

Chapter 7: suits and ties

Emily escorted Samuel and Nicklaus downtown. Sam watched as they passed several parlor shops, all in which he was familiar. " What other parlor shop is in town? " he questioned Emily still peeking through the carriage. " It's the R&S shop in one of the richer communities " her voice soft as she smiles. " Don't worry Sam I highly doubt my love here is going to kidnap us " Nik chuckled with amusement. " I don't mind being kidnapped, just wake me up in a better place " he smiled. The carriage carried them for about three more miles before finally coming to a stop. " We are here " Emily eyes twinkled as she stood up and stepped out onto smooth payment. " Whoa " Nik spoke, his eyes wide and his mouth shaped in a O. " Samuel just looked around the town with amazement, Only the rich dare come here. " How will we afford a tux from in there? " he questioned still surprised. " It's on me " Emily grinned as she casually walked into the parlor shop " You coming? " she continued. " YES " They said in unison. " Maybe she isn't so bad after all " Sam nudged Nik. " I told you, but you never believe me, your always so negative " he chuckled as they continued inside the store. 

Hours went by, they must have tried on thousands of tuxedos. " I like this one " Nik chimed eyeing himself in the mirror. " That one looks good on you " Emily smiled at Sam, who was still being extremely picky. " Not quite " Sam furrowed his brow when something out of the corner of his eyes caught his attention. He turned quickly and headed towards a tuxedo with gold trim in the corner of the store. " Got your eyes on something quite pricy you think " The merchant scoffed. " I would like to try it on. " Sam spoke ignoring the clerk’s rudeness. " So be it " the elderly man spoke back. Sam went into the fitting room immediately. He observed the dark black sleeves and the gold trim and buttons as he began to slide into it. He also put on the matching pants and tie. It took him a moment to realize he was even looking at himself in the mirror. 

As he walked out of the fitting room all he could hear was the gasp from both Nik and Emily. " Whoa mate, I've got to say that really suits you " he smiled in awe. " He is right, the gold really brings out your eyes and I believe my lady will really like it on you when you apologize to her. " Emily smiled. Sam eyed himself in the mirror one last time. " We'll take this one and this one " he smiled to the clerk. He watched as the old man rolled his eyes. " That will be five hundred fifty gold pieces. " he muttered. " Here is six hundred, you may keep the change " Emily's eyes now going from green to silver, her demon showing. " Th- thank you madam, my apologies I didn't mean to be so obnoxious. " he stuttered. " All is well, now have a good day sir. " she smiled and escorted the boys out behind her. " Now, would you two men like something to eat, it would be my pleasure " she coxed. " No thanks " Sam smiled " you have helped me a great deal already. But I am sure Nik here will not mind some privacy with just you. " he continued. Nicklaus's eyes widened and a big smiled formed on his face. " Well in that case love, dinner will be on me " he kissed her cheek. " I'll be fine taking the carriage home." Sam insisted. " I will have one of my men go with you to ensure your safety " she grinned " It's the least I can do " she continued knowing that she could not leave him unguarded or Haven would have her head. " As you wish Ms. " he spoke stepping into the carriage. " I'll see you later " he waved to Nik as they pulled off. 

Samuel must have nodded off, as he awoke, he was in a daze. " Sir how far are we to the house " he spoke looking around realizing night was falling. " About one more mile, we will be there soon " the guard answered. The horses began to act spooked as if something were following them. Sam had a sword inside with him, he grabbed it as he were starting to feel uneasy. " The horses sound spooked, maybe we should stop and check it out. " Sam yelled. " We cannot waste any time checking for ghost, I am under strict orders to get you home where you will be safe. " He began to think to him what he would possibly need protection from. I am literally a nobody I have never needed any one to guard me my entire life. " Sir with all due respect I'm sure I will be fine if you simply check out whatever is bothering them " he insisted. The carriage came to a stop. " Sir " Sam spoke loudly. Suddenly the guard came to the side of the carriage and opened the door. " Listen to me and listen to me closely, I am here to protect you from harm by order of my queen " he spoke soft and firm. " Your queen? " Samuel spoke confused. " There is no queen of France, King Francis died and soon after Queen Mary lost her rule here " He continued. " Sir, The queen I am talking about is not one you know, So with all due respect let me do my job and get you home where you will be safe " the guard fumed. Another thirty minutes had passed before they finally arrived on the other side of town. They pulled up to his home and the guard's escorted him inside. " Thank you, but I'm sure I've got it from here " Samuel insisted. 

Once upstairs he stripped himself and began to boil water for a bath. Once his bath was made, he laid his head back letting the warmth around him consume him. Who would want me dead in the first place, He thought to him? Again, I am nobody special, he continued. He shut his eyes and continued to relax until a sudden shatter downstairs caused him to jolt up. He quickly moved out of the tub grabbing one of his many swords and heading downstairs. " Who’s there " he bellowed. " I warn you I am quite skilled " he threatened. He continued until he reached the kitchen where he found Emily and Nik on the counter in the middle of some particularly important business. " Oh, s**t mate " Nik chuckled jumping off Emily. " Bloody hell, you two scared the s**t out of me " Samuel boomed. " And no offense you have a room Nik " he scolded. " I know " he chuckled. " By the way mate why are you naked " Nik chuckled still amused. Samuel quickly grabbed a dish towel from the rack next to him and covered his self-embarrassed. Heat rose to his face causing both Emily and Nik to laugh even louder, their laughter filling the house. " I will just let you two get back to him " he whispered face red now running back to his bath before he was interrupted. * sigh * he looked down at his water which was no longer hot. " I guess I'll just get myself some sleep " he spoke to himself as he headed to bed.