Damon Salvatore stood in front of the door that led to his father's study area. Inside, he had heard two voices: his fathers (of course) and an unfamiliar girl's. Her voice was musical, like a thousand bells chiming.
"Mr. Salvatore," said she, "Thank you for letting me stay with you and your family. I am eternally grateful." After saying this, the mysterious girl gave a slight giggle.
"No, not at all Miss; the pleasure is all ours. I'm sure Master Stefan and Master Damon will be as equally pleased as I." replied Giuseppe, his voice filled with peace and joy- he too chortling happily. Laughter was something that you rarely ever heard from Damon's father as he was always so solemn. In fact, Damon had never seen Giuseppe laugh in his entire life, until now.
Taking a deep breath, he turned the doorknob and entered the room. "Damon, there's my boy! Now, may I introduce you to the stunning Miss Katherine." his father cried out joyously. But his father could not pull his attention from the girl standing beside the bookcase. She was beautiful. Her hair was golden, like silk tumbling down past her shoulders, and her skin snow- white. Her eyes were sapphires, ringed with gold. But there was something about those eyes, something dark and mysterious that drew him in.
"Good Evening, Master Damon." She said, in her chiming voice, although Damon could not reply. He was awe-struck by her beauty. How could a single girl be so beautiful?
Finally, Damon found his voice. "Good Evening, Miss Katherine. What an honour it is to meet you." He gave her his most charming smile, whilst bending down to kiss her hand.
"What a gentleman you are Damon!" She giggled, playfully, "But you really don't have to be so polite. I shall be here a while, until I find my feet once again, isn't that right, Giuseppe, sir?" Giuseppe smiled also, and nodded politely.
"What wonderful news, Miss Katherine! I had been hoping to spend time with such a lovely woman, such as yourself," Damon began to flirt. He could not resist Katherine's beauty.
"Oh yes, that would be lovely!" Katherine cried, "I would love to spend time with you and your brother!" All of a sudden, Damon froze. He'd forgotten about Stefan…
"Mr. Damon?" asked Katherine, her voice full of concern, "Whatever is wrong?"
"Must Stefan interfere?!" he spat, his voice full of hatred towards his annoying younger brother. Katherine seemed surprised at the sudden anger in Damon's voice.
"Damon!" She shouted, "Of course Stefan shall be included! Do not be so horrid to your little brother!" As she said this, she took her hand and tilted Damon's head up so he was forced to look into her eyes. Her pupils enlarged and Damon was locked into her stare. "Now apologise to me." She ordered. By some kind of twisted magic, Damon did as he was told for once in his lifetime.
"I am truly sorry for my atrocious behaviour, Miss Katherine." Just then, he awoke from the 'spell he'd been under. He couldn't quite remember what had just happened to him.
"Damon, father, why don't you introduce me to the lovely woman?" came a voice from behind them. It was Stefan.