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Chapter 2 : Art of A Perfect Stranger

The cold beat and blistered my back as I hugged myself and walked on the lonely road , I brushed my fingers across my soft cheeks where salty tears escaped from my emerald green eyes . I pushed my hair back and sniffed alittle . The coat I wore wasn't even keeping me warm enough , but I didn't feel like going back to that bar with those cruel men,I wanted to stop this lifestyle of sleeping with random men for money ,I already got pregnant 16 times since I got involved in this business , but I have no choice this is how I make a living .

I sat on the cold bench infront some new place I didn't recognize . I exhaled as I stared at my pale hands and my dripping tears . All I could think of is my mother ,I missed her every since she died my life has been chaotic . I played with the necklace she gave me when I was 5 ,I closed my eyes and soaked in my bitter tears

"Hello? There are you all right?" A strange voice asked

I quickly opened my eyes and looked up . And he was the most beautiful man I have ever seen . He was tall ,dirty blonde ,handsome with blue eyes ,his hair was a bit curly and he had an accent OMG! I am in heaven

"Are you okay?" He repeated

I nodded

"Sorry if I scared ...I own that Art store over there ..and I saw you over here looking lost..and lonely..." He said

"I'm fine thanks " I said dryly getting up from the bench . We were now face to face and his eyes glared into mine

"I'm Niklaus Mikaelson ...I just moved here..pleasure to meet you!?"He said puzzled extended his hand

"Bonnie Bennett hi" I said plainly shaking his sturdy hand

"Nice name" he said smiling

I hugged myself and smiled shyly

"Are you cold? You can come inside and warm up...I have coffe" he offered smiling

I didn't know if he meant "warm up" in a sexual way but I agreed . He owned an Art place he must be filthy rich

I followed the British man back inside the store

Inside the store was beautiful ,some of the Art pieces were already displayed but he was still putting together everything

"Sorry about the mess" he said clearing a table

I smiled and sat ontop the table

"Make yourself comfortable"he said getting the coffee fixed up

I didn't know if this was leading up to hot sex against the antique table but he sure had a fancy way of getting to "it".

"Thanks "I said accepting the coffee our fingers touched each other

"So your from around here?"He asked

"Uh yeah!...I like your Art pieces..I've never met an artist"I said in a sexual tone

He blushed a bit . I could tell he's a first timer he was slow

"Thank you..not everyone appreciates Art..but the people in French Quarters fancies it..."He said smiling

I laughed as I flipped my hair back

"What do you do for a living?"He asked

The question frozen in my mind ,my lips weren't saying anything .

"Ugh I work at a bar" I said technically

"Oh waitress"he said smiling

" let's keep small talk...and get to the chase...what can I do for you?" I said drawing him close to me between my legs and stroking his chest with my fingers

"Excuse me..what are you doing"he said releasing my feet from around him

"Uh I thought you want this"I said hopping off the table

"I saw you outside in the cold..and I offered you coffee..doesn't mean I want anything" he said awkwardly

I held my mouth with my hot hands,is he the one, he can't be,he perfect, OH NO! I ruined it " I thought

I stood blank and looked at him embarrassed

"I'm so so so sorry" I said beginning to cry ,I ran out the door

He followed me . I heard him yelling my name but I screwed up majorly , I was so use to men using me and then throw dollar notes at my body and leaving ,but Niklaus offered coffee and a moral convo just like in those romantic movies my mom use to watch

I arrived at my apartment and slammed the door,I sank my back down the door and cried , I could never see him again ,he probably figured out I'm a whore who's desperate for money. I washed my makeup off my face and cried more . I ran a hot shower on my shivering body and got myself ready in cute pink PJs . I sighed as I fluff my pillow and sank my face into the sheets ,I couldn't stop thinking of Niklaus Mikaelson and how he said my name,it rolled off his tongue like it was meant to be said by him . But I can't see him again , Damon find out I would be dead. I slept the pain of my life away

"Rise & Shine hot stuff" Hayley said jumping on my bed and hugging me

"Jeeez I'm up..why so excited?" I asked

"We have our day off remember...its Katherine & Nikki's turn tonight"she said throwing herself on my bed back

I laughed

"Guess what?" I said yawning and rubbing my emerald eyes

"What? What?"She asked excitedly

"I met...a guy...shhhhh" I said biting my lips

"What? No Way! ...is he rich? Omg? Does he know you?"Hayley asked concerned

"No I think well after I embarrass myself last night...he offered me coffee and I went all Marilyn Monroe on him and he felt awkward" I said in a sad tone

"Oh! So he doesn't just want sex?" She asked

"No..I think..he was nice we talked ..."I said smiled

"What's his job?"She asked

"He owns that new Art Store downtown"I said ruffling my hair

"OMG! Niklaus Mikaelson?"She questioned

"Yeah? You know him?" I asked

"Well not him actually his sister Rebekah ..she's in my yoga class" Hayley said excitedly

"Oh wow!.well Niklaus is hot and sweet" I said laughing

"You know his sister did invite me to view his Art opening today...we should go" she suggested

"NO! NO way! Hayley! Never! I messed up I acted like a whore to such a sweet guy" I said

"Bonnie your going...you'll start over...I want you out of Damon's whorehouse..cause your too good for that stuff...if Niklaus is the one to save you...you can't find out unless you try" she said holding my hand

"But I don't know what to wear" I shrugged

"Leave that to me..you go shower.."She said pushing me towards the bathroom

I laughed and closed the door

Niklaus was packing out his pieces in his new store , he moved from London to Virginia to New Orleans where he plans on staying . His younger sister Rebekah had just finished college

"Nik Goodmorning" Rebekah said picking up a box from out of the way

"Here let me get that...your up rather early" he said taking the box from her

"Well I choose to help..besides I'm bored" she said laughing

He smiled at how beautiful and grown his young sister had become from her rebellious teen life to matured adult

"Oh I forgot to tell you Caroline Forbes called last night" she teased

"Oh no did you give her a piece of your mind?" He asked laughing

"I gave it to her like she never had it before" Rebekah giggled at his ex cheating girlfriend

"Hey your Hayley friend works in a bar right? What sort of stuff she does there?"He asked curiously as his thoughts flew about me

"Nik she's sorta a stripper..but guys pay her for sex...I'm not a judge ..she's a great friend...she's in my yoga class"Rebekah said sitting on the ground

"Hmm! Interesting !..."He said smirking

"Why? What are you up to?"She asked

"No nothing really!"Niklaus said smiling

Rebekah shrugged her shoulders

There were people all over Niklaus store ,people were amazed at his work ,I noticed Hayley left my side to talk to some blonde which I presumed was this "Rebekah "girl from the resemblance

I walked around and observed some of his pieces . I felt a bit of joy by the colorful patterns .

"Well I thought I never see you again" he said standing next to me

I looked at him "look I'm sorry about last night"

I walked away ,he followed me.

"Its nothing ...I don't judge people's life style...I have a terrible Bourbon addiction"he said chuckling

I laughed alittle and bite my lips

"I love your work...true talent" I said taking deep breaths

"Thank you again...you look beautiful today if isn't obvious"he said smiling

I froze . No man has ever complimented me as beautiful...only "slutty"

"Thanks" I managed to roll off my tongue

He shook his head

"Look I don't know how your whole work schedule works...but I was wondering if you would like to go out for dinner tonight" he asked

I looked at him , Damon would hate me if I go out on a date with a guy and settle down and get kids, but Hayley would love it ,,she hated how I carried myself

"I ..I..I...um"I frazzled

"Is there a no dating rule or something?..."He asked with a awkward smile

"You know what!...I would love to go out for dinner with you" I said letting out my breath

"Great...I'll give you my number..."He said taking my phone and punching in his digits

I smiled at how interested he was in a whore like me . I felt like Julie Roberts in Pretty Woman

"I'll pick you up...just gave me a call"he said smiling

"Okay then" I blushed

"Bonnie...thank you for being here"he said once again with that twinkle in his eyes

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