Worth Waiting For

by idontknowhow2shutthehellup

Caroline Forbes is a maid in the service of the Mikaelson family in a world were love between a servant and a noble is unthinkable. Caroline knows her place well, but when a certain blonde haired blue eyed noble walks in the room her sensible nature flies out the widow. What will happen as the two unlikely lovers break all the rules for a chance at love. AU/AH multiple pairings

1. Chapter 1

This fanfic is an idea I've had for a while, I even have the whole story planned out in my head . I was so nervous to write it so I thought I'd write the prologue to sort of explain the idea (and start the story) and you guys can review to tell me if it's any good deal?

I also want to say this is set in the 1900's so not too far in the past.

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Caroline Forbes had been born in Mikealson Manor. Because of this most would assume she was of noble birth. However her mother simply hadn't been able to make it to the servant's stables before her daughter's screams echoed through the halls. Caroline's mother, Elizabeth, was and always had been Esther Mikaelson's personal maid. She was responsible for everything from waking Esther in the mornings to delivering her children. All seven of them.

She had first delivered Aaron, who had died at the tender age of three days. As his midwife Elizabeth had been blamed and upon Mikael's orders punished despite Esther's protest. Two years later she had helped bring Finn into the world, her face had been the first thing his solemn eyes had seen. Three years later she had handed Esther her small Elijah as the first snow of the winter fell silently outside. Five years after that she had coaxed a furious Niklaus from his mother, while Elijah's cries had been indignant his younger brother's had been full of rage, his chubby fist clenched as if outraged at Elizabeth for bringing him into the word. She had handed him to his mother with tears in her eyes and promises to keep his illegitimacy a secret. Not one year later a mewling Kol had been brought into the world by a heavily pregnant Elizabeth on a warm summers evening. Rebekah had landed in her arms another year later, her screams so loud it was rumoured the men in the stables had heard her over the clap of thunder and the smashing of hail. Finally four years after, Elizabeth delivered Esther final child, precious Henrik who from the moment he entered the world had been frail and innocent.

Seven children Elizabeth had held in her arms on their first day of life, shed cried, she'd yelled, she'd sweated but none had compared to the first time she held her precious Caroline in her arms her daughter sapphire eyes shining into hers.

Caroline had inevitably grown close to Esther's children, their mothers being so close but Elizabeth had always taught her daughter that it would not always be acceptable. The Mikaelson's were royalty. Before even their great grandfathers had been born the world had been separated to those who were extremely rich- the ruling class, and those who were not.

Those who were wealthy and lucky had been given land, riches and slaves. Those who were not had been given jobs, masters and chains. The system had been refined over the years, more civilised but the dynamics had not changed. Elizabeth's ancestors had been given to Esther's. And so upon her 18th birthday Elizabeth had been given to Esther.

When a child was 11 they were put to work on their owners lands. Girls were to complete tasks such as cleaning, cooking, sewing, teaching and more modern responsibilities such as shopping, hairdresser, assistant party planner and anything else required. Meanwhile boys were to plough the field, tend the gardens, over see horses, chauffer and attend meetings and such with the lord of the family. Through out these seven years known as probation they were observed by the head servant's. On their 18th birthday t would be decided where their strengths lay and they would be put to work in that area for the best of their lives. For example boys who had green fingers were made useful tending the gardens and fields, girls who made rooms sparkle were put on the cleaning crew. Exceptions should as Elizabeth who excelled in all areas were given further 'education' and given to the Lords or Ladies as a personal servant. Those who were considered talentless were thrown onto the streets to fend for themselves. They were called castaways.

Servants were also castaway if they didn't remember their place. Any servant caught having intimate relations with a noble would be severely punished and ore often than not castaway. Even mistresses were nobles.

Caroline Forbes was an intelligent girl, she could recite the laws word for word, she knew the punishments by heart and above all he knew her place. So why did that all change when Niklaus Mikaelson was in the room?

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I know next to nothing happens in this chapter but this is just to see if you guys like the idea if ou do I'll upload the next chapter so be sure to let me know!