'Mom, please.. You are making a scene. ' Elena whispered before pulling her mums arm in the direction of the door. 'Do you know how much gossip will be in the tabloids tomorrow? Another 'Gillbert family dinner ending in disaster' headline.'
'Im sorry Lena, but you know how John gets. He always offends someone in our family. I had enough of that drama, it happens every family dinner. Every single one. ' John is Elena's uncle. A single grouchy man, no family of his own. The one thing he needs to survive is his money. Miranda never wanted to invite John to those family gathering, however, Grayson wouldn't hear of it. Even though they aren't on the best terms anymore, they are still brothers.
'That doesn't mean you should make a massive scene. Mom, you threw your wine at him! That was a bit extreme!' Elena was exhausted, she spent the whole night following her mother making sure she stayed out of trouble. All her work for nothing though, as John took the first oppourtunity to show of his flashy girlfriend to Miranda. Who took it as an invite to spill a glass of expensive red wine down his Gucci suit. Yep. That is usually what takes place at the Gillbert gatherings. You would think the media had enough of those articles but they always took the chance to sink their teeth into their family drama. Its not a suprise though. Hollywood lives for two families. Gillberts and the Salvatores.
Elena is an Oscar winning actress along with her long term boyfriend, Stefan Salvatore's, brother Damon. Miranda and Grayson are those who passed their talent to Elena. Lets not forget about Jeremy, the prince of pop.
'Im sorry honey, I just can't stand by as that bastard insults my family. Come on, lets find your father before he realises we are gone for so long.' She gave her daughter a quick smile and pulled her back inside the luxurious house.
It was a few hours after the wine incident and everyone was enjoying dessert when Stefan stood up. He tapped the spoon lightly against his glass, slowly drawing everyone's attention.
'Im sorry to disturb you all, but I have a few words to say. Me and my family have been welcomed into your crowd so much that we feel like a part of it already. As a result I would like to thank you Miranda and Grayson. Your beautiful daughter is my world. So I have a question to ask her today.' Stefan knelt down on his knee and caught Elena's gaze. 'Elena, I know that I can't live a day without your love. So why bother with the fear that one of us can pass on without making you truly mine. I love you. I have since the moment I met you. I will until I draw my last breath. Elena Gillbert, will you take this ring, and accept to be my dear wife?' He opened the box with one swift move. Presenting her with a big, flashy, diamond ring. Everyone gathered cheered, some even cried for their happiness.
Elena smiled a big grin, but it didn't quite reach her eyes. She was happy, she loved Stefan, but was she ready for a marriage? More seconds ticked by, Stefan was growing more and inpatient. Everyone held in their breaths waiting for Elena's answer.
'Yes, I will marry you!' She whispered before Stefan wrapped her in a big embrace and kissed her gently. All the while she had one thought going through her mind; are they serious enough for a marriage?
'Lena, do you love him? ' Caroline asked before taking a sip of her coffee.
'Well yeah I do, but I feel like since I got so many new projects, we are floating apart. As if he used the proposal as a way to keep me there with him. All the passion in our relationship is evaporating. I come home, there is no one waiting for me because my 'Fiancé' is at a club with his brother and mates.' Elena sighed before continuing ' I hope this family vacation will clear my head and bring us back together'
'I can't wait to leave this polluted town of Los Angeles and trade it for the romantic, Italy' The girls laughed at their best friends inner environment freak.
'Do you think Damon will bring Kat with him this year?' Caroline asked, Katherine is a Victoria Secret Model. Elena really doesn't know if she likes her or not. She is so bipolar, so sweet and nice some times, but a complete cold-hearted bitch at other times.
'I don't know, are they together at the moment or on another one of their 'breaks' ? I don't really know if anyone has the answer to that question, we will just have to wait and see.' Elena sighed before glancing at her watch. 'Ugh, I need to get back on set. We need to have more of these lunches together! I will see you girls at the airport tomorrow!' She payed the bill, put on her shades and made her way out of the cafe. Obviously she couldn't escape the group of fans waiting to take a selfie with their favourite actress. As she was getting into her yellow Porsche, her phone started to ring. The ringtone signalling it was Stefan's personal assistant.
'Good Morning Cindy, how can I help you?'
'Im sorry to bother you but Mr Salvatore asked me to inform you that he had to leave for a very urgent business trip. He said he will be back for the last week of your vacation and that he is very sorry for not being able to attend.'
'That bastard..' She whispered under her breath before continuing ' Well thank you Cindy, can you tell Stefan not to call while I am away, tell him I want to relax with all the important people in my life. Thank you again, goodbye.' She said quickly as she felt tears flood her brown eyes. All she wanted was to spend quality time with her fiancé, rebuild their slightly broken relationship. She never went home that night. She drove straight to her family home after finishing on set.
The night was sleepless for Elena so she felt like she was graced with an angel when the next morning, while at the airport, a hand passed her a cup of steaming coffee.
'You look like you need it.' Katherine said with her velvet voice.
'Do i look that bad? Thanks though, I did need it.' The actress replied in a sleepy voice.
'Is everything alright, you look kind of sad..' Katherine asked awkwardly. The women didn't really know each other, definitely not to the terms of being able to have a heart to heart discussion.
'well it's hard to be jumping around excited when your fiancé stood you up. Whatever though, im not going to spend my vacation sulking. Oh, where is Damon?' Elena looked around but couldn't see him anywhere.
'He went with your dad and Giuseppe to check if the plane is ready. And don't worry about Stefan he wouldn't do anything to harm tour realationship.' With that she stood and made her way back to her place on the leather seats.
The plane ride was peaceful and left Elena time to think. Stefan has never missed a family vacation before, what was so important that he would give up the Gillbert and Salvatore holiday? She hasn't spoken to him since Cindy called her and he hasn't called once. Yes, she told him to not call but if he was really desperate he would've at least tried. The Stefan she loved was changing quickly, and it was not for the better.
A/U - I love these characters already! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter, please review, follow and favourite!