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Chapter 1
"Bridge over troubled water" (By Simon Garfunkel)
When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
What am I going to do now that Grams is no longer here. Stay in Mystic Falls or leave everything behind and start somewhere else a fresh new start. She had just finished high school and with no financial aid to go study further her hopes and dreams were splattered. Bonnie thought as she drove to the Mystic Grille where she will be meeting her two best friends Elena Gilbert and Caroline Forbes.
I have so many memories here. I grew up here. If only Grams was still alive, if only Grams would have told her instead of keeping her in the dark and if only she noticed the signs. So many ifs and more ifs than answers.
She will never forget the day when the doctor called her in to tell her the devastating news that her Grams have advanced cancer and it will only be a couple of months and that its up to Bonnie to be strong and make her last months as peaceful and comfortable. It was a week after that when it hit her that Grams already made peace with her fate long ago.
When death smiles at you all you can do is smile back Grams used to say. Still Bonnie was angry. Angry at her Grams for not telling her sooner, angry at the world, angry at herself and angry at the doctor sitting there with his sympathetic face.
She stormed that day out of his office and walked all the way in the heavy rain to her boyfriends place. Soaked wet and her chest on fire from walking fast and crying all the way.
When your down and out
When your on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Bonnie's then boyfriend Ulrich originally from Iceland was her major rock and sanity during her Grams last months on earth. Him and his mother moved to Mystic Falls at the beginning of the previous year and he instantly had a liking in Bonnie with her all around likable personality. The two hit it off immediately. Sadly he had to move back to Iceland with his mother a month ago and it was super hard for Bonnie to break it off and just remain friends but it seems now their closer than ever.
"Jesus Bonnie your soaked! Come in. Don't tell me you walked all the way? Why didn't you call I could have come pick you up". When Bonnie still did not move or said anything he instantly knew something was wrong. He reached out to her and she stepped into his warm embrace. "Come here Caramelle its going to be alright. Let it all out I'm here for you".
"I...I...don't know what I'm going to do without her. I...I...can't lose her she is the only family I have left". Its not fair Ulrich it hurts so much Bonnie let's out with a sob against his chest.
Hey Caramelle look at me Ulrich softly said using his special name for her. He lifted her chin up and looked deeply into those sad wide emerald eyes.
"Right now were going to get you out of this wet clothes and into a warm bath. You fancy hot cocoa and a pancake"? I baked them myself Ulrich said with a wide grin.
Bonnie could not help the small smile forming around her mouth. "I will love that Ulrich Cooper".
That's my girl. Now let's go run you that hot bubble bath before you catch a cold he playfully said.
It was after hours when they both fell asleep in each others arms after a long talk and both crying at times.
Ulrich was right by not telling Bonnie Grams thought she was protecting Bonnie from the pain and hurt. Grams became her protector and caregiver after her parents Abby and Rudy's tragic accident when she was just 8years old. She molded Bonnie to be the woman she was destined to be.
Grams carried her sickness with dignity in the last months. She hid her pain whenever she can around Bonnie. It was hard on the young girl but she had to stay strong for Grams even in her last hours of her life.
Sail on, silver girl
Sail on by
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
It looked like all of Mystic Falls came to Grams funeral to pay their last respects to one of Mystic Falls oldest residents it showed how many lives and hearts Grams touched.
If it wasn't for the comforting words of Elena and Caroline and Ulrich strong arms to support her she wouldn't know how she would have made it through the funeral still standing. She was utterly spent, confused and tired.
Bonnie parked her car in front of the Grille and made her way inside spotting her two friends at their booth in a deep conversation.
Hey they greet in unison as she took her seat next to Elena.
"How are you feeling today Bon"? Caroline asked.
"I'm taking each step at a time its still hard but its getting better".
Both friends can see Bonnie is still struggling hard and lack of sleep hence the dark circles and tired eyes but at least they got her out of the house for a while.
Well, Elena said, Caroline here has come up with a brilliant plan for you to do next year.
Okay Bon before you flip your switch I only mean this in a very good way...maybe some time away from Mystic Falls is just what you need Caroline quickly said.
OK go on Care I'm listening Bonnie said unsure.
Caroline let's out a breath she didn't know she was holding in. "Well Mrs Salvatore is looking for a nanny to look after the daughter of her oldest son. Such a cute adorable shy thing a product of two much money and little love and attention and can you believe it she have her own clothing line".
Wow you sure you don't wanna apply Care? Elena let's out with a giggle.
"You think I didn't consider myself? Anyway I think Bonnie will be the perfect candidate. She has all the love and patience in the world".
"I agree with you Care our Bons will make that little shy flower blossom".
"Uhm excuse me you two know I'm still sitting here and who is Mrs Salvatore"?
Caroline and Elena gave Bonnie a shocking look. Caroline quickly looks behind her before she said. "Bonnie the Salvatore's are thee most royal you can get. I'm talking about dine and wine with kings and queens. They own one of the top fashion houses in the world, private jets, mansions and don't get me started on their own private island they have. Billions Bon they come from old money".
Yip Elena adds just last year they launched their own social media app and its trending. Major success download it myself and I'm hooked.
"Still didnt answer my question who is Mrs Salvatore"?
"Okay one word for you...Google". Mrs Salvatore are interviewing candidates if your interested Caroline continues.
"I don't know I'm still trying to figure out where to go from here. I'm still so confused and empty".
"Carpe Diem sweety" Caroline takes Bonnie's hand in hers. "Its hard but you got to start somewhere Bon that's what your Grams would have wanted". She lived her life to the fullest until the last moment Care softly said.
"Care is right Bonnie we are not trying to push you into something or away from us or the memories you have of Grams here in Mystic Falls. We will respect whatever decision you make".
Bonnie starts to get up. "I should go...I...I...have things to do...like cook dinner and stuff. Bonnie stutters out as she blindly grabs for her bag.
Wait Bon! Caroline calls out. "Here is the address and number if you consider or have a change of heart. We love you Bonnie Bennet". Caroline gave Bonnie a hug as the tears rolled over her cheeks.
I know, Bonnie softly said as she struggle to keep herself from crying."I know and that's why I love you guys so much".
Bonnie puts the card in her bag give her two friends a smile before she made her way out of the Grille.