His mind raced as Anastasiya talked. [i]You idiot![/i] he thought [i]how on earth did you let that slip out, if she says anything to father...[/i] His mind still racing Nikolai tried to come up with ways to explain what he'd said, trying to think of ways to change the subject, whilst trying to appear as though nothing were wrong.

Nikolai looked up as she finished talking. 'A tour' he responded, a shade confused before his panicked brain caught up with him. 'Err yes that would be wonderful.'

He latched firmly onto the chance to change the subject. Nikolai got to his feet, walking over to the door and opening it for Anastasiya, before waiting there politely.