53. Warning (Bonus 10)

Roman smiled as the handshake became more painful. Finally Tristan let go and he stretched his hand "You have a strong grip. Have we met before I wonder? I search my mind .... Oh... You are the Tristan... the one who Vienna talks about all the time in her letters..."

Tristan gave him a look with a deadly glint in his eyes "So I take it you have met Vienna. But I believe we have never met. So I like to have some ice breaking session with you and perhaps your brother. What do you say Viggo?"

Rupert shrugged. "I think it's not a bad idea. How about a game of pool?"

Tristan said "Great idea. You have an ice breaking session with Viggo. I have my own one with roman." He then hit him on the shoulder and said "let's go".

Viggo said "But. I know Rupert already."

Tristan put his arm on Roman's neck and pushed him in the direction he was walking "Well. Break the ice more then. "

Viggo asked "Where are you taking him?"

Tristan turned "To break the ice. I told you. I meant it literally."

Viggo started walking behind them "Wait. You are not thinking of breaking the ice in the lake. Right? It's February Tristan. It's freezing there..."

Rupert laughed and followed Viggo "He means ice skating more likely Viggo. It's ok."

Roman turned to Tristan "Maybe Vienna can join us then. She loves ice skating."

Tristan carried on walking and hit Roman's back hard " You are testing my patience. You really are..."

Roman said  "Why? What did I say?"

Viggo had enough. He said "Stop mentioning my sister Roman. Look. Tristan is Vienna's boyfriend. You are writing to my sister. So don't expect a friendly reception."

Roman said "Oh I get it. He is jealous."

Rupert said "My brother is no home wrecker. Are you Roman?"

They had reached the lake at the mansion now. They all stopped walking and eyes were on Roman.

Roman chuckled " No. Vienna likes lifts in ice skating. Why not ask her to join us. She likes lifts."

Tristan said "I am good with lifts too. I lift weights non stop at the gym. What do you weight?"

Roman asked "What does that got to do with anything?"

Viggo covered his eyes.

Tristan without hesitation grabbed him and threw him across the lake. Since the lake was frozen he kept sliding across.

Roman was caught off guard as he was rubbing his side that hit the ice hard. "What is wrong with you?" He was then checking if the ice had cracked. Now he had to walk back.

Rupert turned to Viggo "I like this guy. No one has ever taught my brother a lesson like this..."

Tristan took off his coat and said "I suggest we race in this cold lake. We break the ice and swim in it all across and come back."

Viggo said "Tristan. You can't be serious."

Tristan said "This is between me and him. You can go play pool."

Rupert said "I think you are right. My brother may enjoy this swimming pool experiment. It's atonement brother for flirting with Vienna."

Roman was not pleased or amused. He stood up from the ice and slowly walked towards them "That was a good throw Tristan. Now it's my turn. I suggest a more fun game. How about I beat your head onto the ice. You are such a head case."

As roman stepped foot on the soil, Viggo stood in front of him "Hold on a second. No fighting."

Roman said "If Tristan wants a fight he has got it."

Viggo said "Why don't you come with me? Let's go. I can introduce you to my girlfriend. Angelia. She likes visitors. She hasn't left the house lately."

Roman said "Of course. Why not give the head case time to refuel?"

As Tristan was about to retort, Rupert said "Roman. Enough. We haven't come here to fight. Father forbids it. We are here in peace." He then turned to Tristan "You proved your point. My brother writes to your girl and you don't like it. Well, she can send back the letters unopened. She doesn't. My brother is no threat to you Tristan. I assure you."

Viggo cleated his throat "Actually. He is. Roman is single. He is descent. My father has him on his good list. I don't mind him. If anyone is a threat it's Roman. Tristan is right to react this way to him sending letters. If I were Tristan I would be hostile."

Rupert said "Alright. I get the picture. I don't think Vienna is his type. But fine. Take us away from this honourable Irish. We are not here looking for a fight."

Roman said "Speak for yourself. I don't mind beating his head down."

Just before Tristan could reply, Viggo said "Roman. You are at my house. I forbid you to fight. Let's go. Follow me..."

Tristan watched the twins listen to Viggo. They knew what it meant. Viggo as host was expressing disapproval of a fight. They accepted it. But he could recognise the threatening look roman gave him. He was a threat to his relationship. He could tell. If he pushed Vienna away, Roman was going to grab the opportunity. He seemed honourable. He seemed to be raised to play by the rules. But in love rules were bound to be broken. If he came at Vienna he was going to kill him.

Roman said "Fine. I will have to catch up with him later."

Rupert argued "We are here in peace roman. Take a joke brother. I think you deserved the throw on ice. It was a good throw. You write letters to Vienna. Of course his man won't have it. If someone did that to my girl I would be as hostile with intent."

Viggo said "Some distance helps. Let's go guys. Angelia's residence is this way."

Rupert and Roman followed Viggo. As Roman was walking with his hands behind his back he made a gesture with his fingers that Tristan didn't miss.

Tristan wanted to strangle him but that could wait. As roman said, they could catch up later. Now it was the time to catch up with Vienna.

Tristan made his way to the mansion. He could feel the cold wind hitting his face. Vienna could be seen through the windows of the kitchen. He took a deep breath. She was breath taking even from far. He made his way upstairs as he entered.

Vienna had put some music on in the kitchen and didn't notice anyone enter. She missed the sound of his heavy footsteps and the tension and conflict radiating off him. She had her back to him as he entered.

Vienna felt his hands on her hips. She came face to face with Tristan lifted her, turned her around and looked into her eyes. The look in his eyes wasn't pleased. It made her take steps backwards. "What have I done Tristan."

As her back hit the wall, he spoke "You haven't done anything Vienna. Have you?" He then put his hands on either side of her. He rested his hands on the wall and held back enough to not punch the wall instead.

Vienna said "Tristan. Talk to me."

Tristan leaned close and kissed her lips. He let his kisses do the talking.

Vienna froze. She couldn't complain. Even when he looked mad his kisses were gentle. But his kisses were possessive. They were intense and took her breath away.

Vienna broke away first breathing hard "Tristan."

He kissed her again this time but then pulled away.

Vienna breathed "Fine. I won't say your name again. Otherwise you will be kissing me all day. Tell me what's wrong."

Tristan said "You hiding a secret is what's wrong Vienna. You never told me about him. You never mentioned Roman."

Vienna said honestly "Him. Roman is a good friend. The thought of this causing tension never crossed my mind. I am sorry Tristan."

Tristan said "I don't want apologies. I tell you about the girls I ever had contact with and you know extent of my relationship with them which is business. I have no girl best friends. You see where this is going. Why did you not tell me?"

Vienna said "I ... thought ... you will be fine with it..."

Tristan said "I am. But I don't like secrets Vienna. You hiding something so big doesn't look good."

Vienna asked "What happens now? Are you breaking up with me?"

Tristan was taken back and gave out a dark chuckle "Vienna. How can I break what's unbreakable. My love for you never breaks even if I tried. Even if you betrayed me ever... I will still love you Vienna."

Vienna said "You will..."

Tristan nodded "If I was not willing to fight for your love I would not have ever asked you out. If I was not willing to love you no matter what you did, I would not have ever asked to be your man. Vienna, I love you more than life. I love you more than anything. My love for you has no bounds...."

Vienna said "But ... You are mad..."

Tristan said "Yes. I am mad. But despite all this I want you to know I won't ever hold back in fighting for you and fighting to be with you. I will kill for it."

Vienna asked "Where is this going? What are you saying?"

Tristan said "I am giving you a warning Vienna. I like to pre-warn you that when I fight for you, I fight to win. When I fight for you, I won't ever stop. Never. I just don't want you to be heart broken when I fight for you. I won't listen to you if you plead to me or anyone else. If you decide to choose another guy, you can. But tell them to kill me first or I won't stop fighting for you. This is a warning Vienna."

Vienna whispered "I know that."

Tristan said "If you knew then you would have told me about roman. I found out from Viggo. I don't ever want to find out anything from other people when you can tell me first Vienna. Do we have an agreement?"

Vienna nodded " I am sorry."

Tristan leaned down and kissed her.

Just then Viggo and the twins walked in and froze.

Viggo put his hand up and looked away "Not in the kitchen Tristan. We eat here as a family."

Vienna pulled away and breathed "Roman... Rupert." She then fixed her dress and stood in front of Tristan "Welcome. This is my boyfriend Tristan."

The twins gave her smiles. Rupert said "Oh we met."

Roman said "Yes we did."

Tristan smiled at the twins "Why dont we shake hands. Let's start over. Our meeting didn't go very well."

Roman gave him an annoyed look. It seemed like Tristan just wanted crush his bones again.

Viggo said "Introductions are too long. Why don't we eat breakfast?"

Vienna cleared her throat "Great idea."

As they walked to the breakfast table, Vienna felt the tension. Tristan was calm. Too calm.

As Vienna walked to the stove to get the pastries she heard a sound and turned to see, Roman on the floor.

Tristan said "It's slippery in the kitchen roman. Why don't you walk with caution." Just then Tristan stepped on Romans hand making him groan.

Vienna couldn't wait for this visit to be over. Tristan was going to kill roman before he left the house.

As the twins sat around the table with Viggo, Tristan asked "Would you like me to pour the tea for the guys. I can help. Where is the boiling water."

Vienna said "Sit down Tristan. I will do it." There was only one solution. She had to find roman a girlfriend to stop this.