Chapter 1

Caroline woke up and stretched her arms above her head lazily and watched as the sunlight peeked through the partially opened curtains indicating that her husband was indeed up and most probably painting again. She got up, slipped his discarded Henley over her head and walked over to the adjoining room i.e. his art studio.

He stood there with his nude back facing her, looking at an incomplete painting of his skeptically. One brush in hand while another one tucked behind his ear. She quickly crossed the room and hugged his waist from behind, resting her head on his shoulder.

"You left the bed again" she scolded and pouted.

Klaus turned to her with a lazy smile on his face, along with blue paint flicked on his stubbled cheek. "Good morning sweetheart" he murmured and turned to wrap his arms around her as hers moved to latch onto his neck. She smiled in return and tiptoed to peck him on his lips lovingly.

"You know, I only get the weekend with you. The least you can do is stay in bed with me till I wake up" she complained and got out of his grasp to look at his current painting. This had become a routine of theirs. They had known each other for 2 years now and married for one year yet there wasn't a whole day Klaus had spent with her without any interruption except their honeymoon.

Klaus was a busy man and she had accepted him with all his flaws as he had with her. She could still remember the first day they met.

"Oh my God Kat! How did you get the passes?" Bonnie asked grasping her brunette friend's arm. "This place looks amazing" she commented referring to the nightclub right in front of them.

Katherine flipped her curly hair from her shoulder and smirked proudly while hanging their passes to the bouncer who immediately let them in, "Elijah's brother owns this place. Of course he couldn't say no to me" she said and once they were in, the party was going on in full swing.

"Are we just going to talk all night or drink something?" Elena said grumpily, in a manner very unlike her. Let's just say her breakup with Stefan had not gone well.

Caroline laughed at her friend's behavior and hooked her arm through hers. They all moved towards the bar, attracting the attention of all the male population on their way. Katherine slammed Elijah's card, on the table and ordered them tequila shots. They all raised their glasses and clicked them together.

"To a single, boyfriend-free and happy life" Caroline said with a smirk.

"Cheers!" Elena, Bonnie and Caroline yelled in unison as they downed their shots while Katherine rolled her eyes but silently gulped her shot.

"Come on! Get your butts off the stool and let's dance" Katherine announced happily as the drink already began taking its desired effect. The girls danced for most of the night until Katherine went off to find that perfect, suited boyfriend of hers while the trio kept drinking and talking.

Soon enough the girls were 'hammered' to say the least. Elena had her head down on the bar while Bonnie kept looking out for Katherine. She was the least drunk in them.

"I don't even know why I broke up with Stefan" Elena mumbled drunk.

Caroline giggled and began laughing uncontrollably and stopped when both her friends gave her confusing looks. "I'm sorry" she said. "It's just I'm kind of glad you broke up with him. I always had this confusion. If you would marry him, either I would be his best man-slash-girl or your bridesmaid" she stated and began giggling again at the thought in her head. She always thought Elena was Stefan's 'epic love'.

"I thought…. I don't know I think it's like he hides everything from me. He doesn't tell me anything" the brunette whined and played with the ends of her hair in a Katherine-ish way.

"I think you should curl your hair like your twin sister" Caroline blurted looking at Elena.

She lifted her head and turned to Caroline. "Really?" she asked with a bright smile.

"Yeah. Maybe you can pretend to be her and have sex with Elijah. He looks sooo hot in that suit" the blonde announced, fanning herself exaggeratedly.

Elena blushed and laughed at her friend. "Hands off bitch. He's taken!" the brunette exclaimed in her Katherine's bitchy tone.

Caroline pointed at Elena and looked to Bonnie who was snickering at her friends. Soon they all began laughing and giggling making jokes about each other but mostly about Katherine.

"Sorry ladies but I'm going to have to cut you off" the bartender said and took the bottle of tequila from Elena's prying hands.

"But why!" the girls whined in unison.

The man smiled and pointed to one of the VIP booths where a gorgeous blonde man was seated, sipping his drink while looking at the girl's with a predatory gaze. 'He was so hot' Caroline thought. Sexy stubble. Check. Gorgeous hair. Check. Style. Check. Class. Check. Looks. Double check.

The man caught Caroline's gaze and saw her staring and smirked. He downed his drink in one gulp and stood up to make his way to them. He was dressed like a rich boy. Probably was too.

"And who is he to decide if we've had enough or not?" Caroline challenged but as the bartender opened his mouth to say something, the mysterious blonde man came their way and shook his head at him. He rested his hands on the back of Caroline's stool.

"Good evening ladies" he addressed all of them earning a groan from Elena and a hiss from Bonnie. 'OMG! Sexy British accent' CHECK.

"Dear stranger please enlighten us why did you cut us off?" she asked daringly. She usually wasn't this confident. It was definitely the alcohol speaking.

Klaus smirked at her straight forwardness and inched closer to her caging her in with his arms on the bar. "I think you've all had enough for the night sweetheart" he answered truthfully. They had had more than enough. He had noticed them an hour ago because of the sound of Caroline's melodic laughter.

Caroline narrowed her eyes at him and crossed her arms over her chest. "Sure dad" she mocked and earned a giggled from Elena who stopped abruptly catching the gaze of everyone around her. Except Klaus who was busy staring Caroline. She was breathtaking.

Suddenly the brunette's hand flew to her mouth and she ran towards the bathroom with Bonnie hot behind her tail. Caroline tried to get up but Klaus placed his hands on her shoulder steadying her.

"She'll be fine. I'm more worried about you love" he said and smirked when he saw her scoff.

She pried his hands off her. "Look! I've been having the crappiest week of my life alright. First Tyler decides to get back with Hayley. Ughh! Not that I have a problem because he's my ex but that girl is just a slut and Ty's still my friend and I care about him. But whatever. Then my best friend goes missing after his break up with my other best friend who is, by the way, most probably chunking the toilets right now." She rambled but slapped her hand to her forehead. "But that's not the point. The point is I am having a mid-life crisis right now and don't need some hot stranger to tell me that I've had enough to drink or not because I most certainly haven't…" she trailed off and once she looked at Klaus' wolfish grin, she realized her slip up and slapped a hand to her mouth.

"You think I'm hot?" he asked with raised eyebrows and a small chuckle.

"I'm drunk" she excused.

"So you've had enough to drink?" he taunted at which she rolled her eyes. He smiled at her expression and held out his hand. "Klaus but you can call me Nik" he said with a smile.

Caroline smiled and placed her hand in his. "Caroline but you can call me care bear" she joked. Klaus found himself staring at her in awe. Her laughter was intoxicating. Caroline's eyebrows furrowed and she concentrated on his face for a moment before her eyes widened. "Oh my God! You're a Mikaelson. Klaus Mikaelson right?" she asked suddenly standing up.

Klaus smiled at her panic and nodded. "In the flesh" he answered. Of course she'd recognize him. Klaus was a very rare name and Mikaelson even more so. She must've read his name somewhere. After all it was his club.

"I knew I had seen you somewhere. Personally I think Elijah's hotter" she blurted and clamped a hand over her mouth again in embarrassment.

Klaus's eyebrows furrowed and he tried to ignore the way his blood boiled on the thought of this girl liking Elijah more than him. "You know my brother?" he asked confused.

"Of course. He's dating Katherine. My other best friend. How else would I know you?" she quipped with another question. He gestured around to the windows where the name Mikaelson was printed and smiled when her mouth formed an 'O'. She looked adorable.

"Sweetheart…" Klaus' voice pulled her out of her trip down memory lane.

"Hm?" she asked with a hint of a smile.

"I have to go to the office. Will you be alright alone or shall I send the driver to get Rebekah?" he asked as he gathered her in his arms and kissed her forehead lovingly.

She sighed. Couldn't they even get a weekend to themselves? "No. I think I'm going to finish my book today. Maybe go shopping" she replied and brushed her thumb against his cheek removing the blue paint as he hurried off to change.

After a couple of hours, Caroline was done with her shopping and sitting at the coffee shop at the mall, sipping her coffee and reading the book in her hand when someone cleared their throat in front of her. She lowered her book and saw a man in a suit looming over her.

"Mrs. Caroline Mikaelson?" he inquired.

"Yes"

"Can I have a word with you?" he asked.

Caroline put her book down and gestured to the seat in front of her. The man sat down and opened a file and clicked his pen.

"I'm Agent Alaric Saltzman from Interpol" he introduced himself and handed her a card with his name and a few extension numbers. "You can confirm it by asking them" he assured her.

"How can I help you officer?" she asked worriedly biting her lip.

He offered her a small smile. "I assume you know Klaus Mikaelson and Stefan Salvatore?" he asked already knowing the answer.

"Yes. Stefan's my best friend and Nik… I mean Klaus is my husband" she answered.

"Do you know the kind of business they are involved in?" he asked.

Caroline narrowed her eyes and nodded. "Yes. Shipping of antiques and historical objects. My husband is the CEO of his own company which he inherited from his parents and Stefan works for him" she replied. She never did ask Nik much about his business but all she knew was, it always kept him busy.

Alaric chuckled at her and shut the file. "This shipping business of theirs is a sham. Your husband and best friend are involved in some serious things. They are smugglers. Weaponry, drugs, stolen artifacts and even murder and kidnapping." He answered in one breath and watched the blonde's wide eyed reaction.

She shook her head frantically. "No no! There has to be some misunderstanding. Nik… they … he can't." she mumbled as she wringed her hands together. "This is a joke right? Some sort of sick joke?" she asked angrily.

Alaric pinched the bridge of his nose and placed his hand on hers. "I'm sorry they lied to you Caroline. But this is the truth" he said and looked around before catching her gaze again. "Look Klaus has you guarded full time. His men are everywhere. This is the only 10 minute gap his security has. You have been lied to Caroline and I'm sorry for that. But I can help you. You can start over. Help us bring him down and you can be free." He offered her and watched as tears fell from her eyes.

"I … there has to be a mistake" she stammered, still not believing it.

"Caroline. Look at me" he said and tightened his hold on her hand when she did as he told. "You have to do this. If not for yourself then for your kid. What do you think his or her future's going to be?" he asked.

Caroline's eyes widened. She hadn't told anyone about her pregnancy just yet. "How did you-

She was cut off by the agent who gave her a knowing look. "We need your help as you need ours to get away from him. I have to go now before his men come again but call me when you change your mind" he said and giving her one final nod, he walked away leaving a frantic Caroline behind.

Caroline barely understood as the rest of the day flew by. Her thoughts were consumed by the fact that her husband and best friend were murderers, criminals. No crime lords! She was such a fool to believe that she would get perfect life after being such a bitch in high school. What did this mean for her? For her unborn baby?

She called the Interpol office and after a series of transfers, she was finally directed to someone who confirmed Alaric's identity. She had quickly hung up. Tears blinded her as she screamed and threw the phone against the wall. She crumbled to the floor and cried for an hour before she pushed herself off the floor, to Klaus' study. She searched each and every inch of his study and even went as far as to break into his locked drawer. Her eyes widened when she found a gun in the last compartment.

She called Alaric again from her cellphone and asked him for details on everything. He told her of all of Stefan and Klaus' crimes. They both practically owned the underworld. They both agreed that she would not disclose their meeting to anyone. After a few more moments Caroline ended the call taking the time to think whether to turn her husband in or to support him.

She was pulled out of her thoughts when the doorbell rang. She walked over to the foyer and saw Klaus walking in with Kol, Stefan and Elijah on his tail as the maid opened the door for them. They were all wearing smiles. She watched them from behind the railing at the top of the stairs. Her body stood there motionless with a frown marred on her face. She could feel the tears blinding her vision and herself feeling dizzy but she could care less about herself right now.

Klaus sensed her and smiled at her from the bottom of the stairs.

"Sweetheart" he purred lovingly with his signature smirk. At his voice, all of the men looked up and greeted her.

"My favorite girl in the world" Kol drawled earning a sharp look from Klaus.

"Caroline" Elijah said with a gentle nod.

"Hey Care" Stefan said casually but Klaus was the first to notice her wobbly state. Concern etched his face.

"Are you feeling alright love?" he asked taking one step up the stairs towards his wife.

Caroline grabbed the side of her head and clutched her stomach as tears began flowing freely down her cheeks and she felt herself losing consciousness. Her world was spinning. She looked to see Klaus walking up the stairs to her but before he could reach her Caroline fell to the floor with a loud thud with her eyelids closed.

"CAROLINE!" Klaus yelled as he ran up the stairs and picked up her unconscious body.

"GET THE CAR READY. CAROLINE FAINTED!" he shouted downstairs and soon Elijah and Kol came running up the stairs to see their brother picking up Caroline's unconscious form.

"What happened?" they asked in unison with concern and helped Klaus lift her.

"I don't know. Bloody hell" Klaus answered frustrated and sprinted down the stairs and out of the mansion, hugging his wife's body to himself. Stefan had already started the car.

"Just drive to the nearest hospital!" the blonde man practically growled as fear filled him. What happened to Caroline? She was alright when he left her? None of his men had told him about anything happening to his blonde little wife.

Elijah and Kol got into another car behind them and followed them into the hospital. Once they reached the inside of the hospital, they saw Stefan sitting in the waiting area while their brother was nowhere in sight.

"Where's Nik?" Kol asked looking around.

"Where do you think?" Stefan asked sarcastically. "Threatening the doctor" he continued pointing to the doctor's office where Klaus had most probably created a scene.

Elijah patted Stefan's shoulder. "I'll talk to him. Can you call Katerina and please inform her of this" he said and left once Stefan nodded.

The oldest Mikaelson walked into the doctor's office and saw his brother, grabbing the doctor from the collar of his shirt. "You better fix whatever- he was in the middle of his threat when his older brother stepped inside.

Klaus growled at the doctor who was terrified and left shaking. Elijah turned to Klaus and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Everything will be alright Niklaus. Have some patience" he advised him calmly.

"I don't know what could be wrong with her. Someone could have poisoned her for all I know!" he shouted and ran a hand through his hair, making a list of people to kill for this happening to his wife.

"Think positively Niklaus" Elijah said fixing his suit. "I'm sure everything will be quite alright" he said soothing again.

"I hope so for everyone's sake" Klaus answered menacingly. "If even a hair on Caroline's head is harmed, I will paint his city red" he snarled and walked out of the office, slamming the door on his way.

Klaus blinked away the water forming in his eyes. He couldn't lose Caroline. He wouldn't lose her. She was everything he had. She was his wife. His love and he couldn't live without her. No! She was not allowed to leave him like this. Everything had to be okay.

After waiting for an hour, the doctor came out of the examination room.

"Mrs. Mikaelson's family?" He questioned looking around for her relatives. Suddenly all the people in the hallway turned to him and walked to him. He raised his eyebrow at the whole group gathered for just one patient.

"Umm… Who is Mr. Mikaelson?" he questioned and saw as Klaus Mikaelson came into view. His eyes red, hair ruffled and frown lines marred his face.

"What is wrong with Caroline?" Klaus questioned straight away glaring the young doctor who seemed terrified of the curious glances from the rest of his friends and family. Well, Caroline's friends and his family. Klaus Mikaelson did not have friends.

"Nothing is wrong with your wife Mr. Mikaelson. She is perfectly alright…" he started off taking deep breaths but was not allowed to complete.

"Then why did she faint?" Elena questioned raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah if she's fine, she should be alright. As in standing and NOT fainting!" Katherine reasoned not letting the doctor speak.

"Maybe she was just tired by all of your complaining and blabbering" Kol said pointedly towards Katherine.

"Or maybe she was just tired of your huge ego" the curly brunette responded.

"At least only my ego is huge. Not my ass!" Kol retorted harshly earning a gasp from all the ladies including Katherine, Elena, Bonnie and Rebekah.

"You did NOT!" Katherine exclaimed angrily pointing a finger towards him.

Kol turned to her with a pleased smirk on his face. "I did" he breathed out proudly.

"SHUT UP!" Klaus growled angrily and for a moment, his eyes turned black. He had his fists clenched and his jaw squared. Everyone stood silent, not to anger Klaus any more than they already had. "Speak!" he hissed to the doctor who looked confused and scared all at the same time.

He gulped. "Congratulations Mr. Mikaelson! Your wife is pregnant. She only fainted due to slight dehydration." He breathed out quickly and motioned for the nurse to take his place. "She will explain the rest to you. Please excuse me" he said and sprinted away from the dysfunctional family of his patient.

A chorus of gasps came from the crowd. The girls squealed in happiness and all debated on who would name the first born Mikaelson, whether he would be a boy or girl, clothing etc. But Klaus was still. He could not believe it. He was going to be a father. Caroline was having his baby.

"Congratulations Niklaus" Elijah said enveloping him in a hug.

"Kol junior. Or Kollena, whoever it is going to be, better look just like me" Kol announced proudly as he hugged his brother and grinned like a fool. For the next few minutes, everyone congratulated each other and then a nurse came over to Klaus.

"Mrs. Mikaelson is awake. If you'd like to see her" the nurse said sweetly watching the excited family of the patient.

Klaus nodded furiously and went to follow the nurse who stood still with raised eyebrows. He looked behind him to see almost everyone ready to go inside to see Caroline.

"No way!" he hissed shaking his head.

"Caroline is my best friend. She'll want to see me first" Katherine reasoned.

"Care is my best friend" Elena said annoyed at her twin.

"She may be your best friend but only I am her best friend" Kol said crossing his arms over his chest.

"Absolutely not! She is my sister. Family goes first" Rebekah argued with a pout.

"No offense but I've known her longer than anyone. It's my right to see her first" Stefan said excitedly.

"She's been there for me and I've been there for her, forever. I need to see her" Bonnie held her ground with a determined look etched on her face.

Even Elijah was not acting smart this time. "I believe the eldest Mikaelson has the right to see the mother of the youngest Mikaelson" Elijah said fixing his suit ready to go inside.

"You wound me Elijah. I'm the eldest hence I'll be going first" Finn said joining the group with his wife Sage who looked at everyone with a glare.

"I'm the first Mikaelson wife. I will go first" she tried but Klaus was having none of it.

"SHE'S MY WIFE WHO'S HAVING MY CHILD!" He yelled incredulously at everyone, not taking any more of their nonsense. "Stay here otherwise…" he wasn't allowed to complete his threat as everyone started taking turns after him.

"Yeah yeah you'll tear out our livers. I'm next" Kol said quickly and then after him everyone started taking turns ignoring Klaus and his anger.

He turned to the nurse who was silently enjoying the bickering of the family. She nodded at him with a smile and took him to Caroline's room. On the way to her room, she turned to him.

"You need to take special care of her. She fainted because of low blood pressure. She needs proper nourishment. Not only for herself but the baby. She is quite weak. I'll give you a list of prenatal vitamins which she must take along with a few other medicines" the nurse said before she knocked on the door twice before entering and allowing Klaus inside.

His eyes instantly fell on the blonde beauty laying on the hospital bed. She looked at him, forgetting all their conflicts and smiled brightly, knowing that they had created this little life together.

A/N: Hi guys! Sorry for the late updates. I was writing this little baby. Hope you guys like it. Leave reviews please. Thanks. Bye!