Hello, my lovely readers. Welcome back. I want to thank those of you went back and read WtAB. Its bit long and crazy. However, it was my first attempt to begin writing fiction again and this is my, well, I have no idea what the number is… Please, review when you have the time and the inclination. Without further ado…
Chapter 1: Why I Hate Klaus Mikaelson.
Caroline Forbes was delighted when they arrived at the resort. It was way better than the pictures she had seen on the internet when she was researching for the vacation of a life- time for her friends and their families. It was beyond her wildest dreams. She wasn't sure she would ever want to leave. At the moment she was standing on the balcony of her room looking out at her amazing view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Smiling, Caroline began to whisper to her growing abdomen, stroking it lightly. "Hi, baby. I know you probably don't have ears yet but this is such a great view. I promise you that I will take you here again after you're born." She was so immersed in her discussion with her son or daughter and the view that she didn't hear the door to her room ease open.
"Caroline?" Caroline turned around and found Elijah Mikaelson standing in her room. They hadn't seen each other since Caroline's and Klaus' disaster of a failed wedding ceremony. Caroline felt her stomach wobble at the sight of Elijah with his hair in place and his starched clothing. He looked immaculate as always and Caroline felt like she would cry tears of joy that another of her close friends was here.
Standing in the room with one hand in his pocket, Elijah began to smile at the mixture of emotions on Caroline's face. "Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you. However, Kol informed me that you had arrived and I wanted to come and welcome you to the resort." Elijah informed her.
Caroline walked across the room and wrapped her arms around Elijah's neck. "I am so happy that you are here, Elijah." She pulled back and grinned up at her friend.
"And I am happy that you're back to yourself." Feeling amused by Caroline's enthusiasm, Elijah looked into Caroline's eyes. In the short time they had spent together over the summer he had fallen in love with the girl but was quite aware of the fact that she was in love with Klaus. At this point he was quite comfortable with the close friendship they had formed. He had been concerned when he was informed that she had chosen to turn her humanity off. However, the Caroline that they all knew and loved seemed to be back.
Caroline chuckled. As much as she wanted to forget certain events that had happened over the summer, she knew none of them would ever forget the bonds that they had formed even in the worst of times. "You're lucky you didn't have to deal with no humanity Caroline. She was a real bitch," she joked, grabbing his hands and pulling him over to the bed to sit with her. "So, you have to tell me what you're doing here."
"Well -." Elijah began before there was a knock on the door.
"Room service," a voice called, before the door was opened to reveal Katherine. "Ah, I was here to offer you new towels and a turndown service but I see my husband beat me to it." Katherine stood in the doorway with a smirk on her face and her hands on her hips.
Caroline's jaw dropped. "Husband?" she said meekly. She hadn't seen the older doppleganger since her wedding day. Now, she was beginning to wonder who else was at this resort.
Katherine came over and sat down, leaning against Elijah. She held up his left hand with her left. Caroline saw a gold band wrapped around the fourth finger of his left hand. Katherine had an identical band on her own and an emerald covered band shining above it. "Congratulations," was all that Caroline could say, her voice was barely audible. "When was the ceremony?" Her mind was full of questions. How could they be married? They had only just reconnected a couple of weeks ago. Was it weeks? Days? Hours?
Katherine smiled. "Two days ago. But we're going to do it again now that Elijah's family is here." It was disturbing to see the vampire, who looked so much like her close friend who was recently turned, look so content. She looked a lot like Elena at that moment.
"Sure. That would make sense." Caroline could not wrap her head around the news of the vampires' nuptials. Did many vampires get married? Sure, she and Klaus almost married but that was different. Right? 'Elijah is married. He's married to Katherine.' Then something struck her. She had almost forgotten that she wanted to know if other Originals had come. Specifically one Hybrid Original brother. There was no way she was staying if Klaus had followed her here. She had to protect herself and her baby from him.
"Elijah, you never told me what you're doing here." Caroline continued to stare at Elijah, who was beginning to grow uncomfortable. Caroline was his friend and he did not want to lie to her.
"This is another family business, Caroline." Elijah watched her expression. He was afraid that she would run. He had told Klaus that this was probably a mistake. It had been Katherine who had convinced Elijah to support his brother in the end. At the moment she seemed to be in a "love conquers all" mood and was inspired to help get Klaus and Caroline back together. Or maybe Katherine was hoping that Klaus would hate her a little less if she could help him.
Caroline let this information sink in. "This meaning …" The wheels in her mind were spinning at a frantic pace. 'No, no no,' she thought desperately. This was paradise. The devil could not be in paradise. Could he? She wanted to believe she was wrong. Closing her eyes, she tried to stay composed. Why did he have to ruin everything that made her happy?
"…. the resort …" Elijah finished her thought.
Caroline's brow furrowed. Denial kicked in hard. No. She was wrong; it had to be Kol. He bought the resort. Of course it was Kol. She was desperate for Elijah to tell her that her guess was correct. "So, Kol bought a resort …" She looked at Elijah feeling a sense of dread from the look on his face. He sighed and looked at the carpet while his look became contemplative.
Katherine began to squirm uncomfortably. "I'm going to go see if anyone else needs fresh linens." After pronouncing this, Katherine smoothed her skirt out and she left the room.
Elijah sighed, placing a hand over Caroline's which she had folded in her lap. Speaking slowly, he wished he had news for the girl that wouldn't cause the girl more misery. "Klaus bought this resort, Caroline. He was hoping that if he could spend time with you he could prove that he can change."
Caroline jumped up off the bed. "No. No. No." She began to grab anything that she had unpacked and shoved her things into her bags. "I'm leaving. I'm leaving right now. I can't be here. I can't be around him. He'll do something awful again. I can't. I can't. I can't." Caroline was panicking but she couldn't help it. There was no way that she was going to stay at a resort owned by Klaus Mikaelson. Not after everything he had done. No way. No how.
Elijah grabbed Caroline around the waist and dragged her over to the bed. Forcing her to sit down, he watched Caroline fighting the desire to fight him. There was something different about Caroline but he did not have the time to consider what it was. He was more concerned with trying to prevent Caroline from leaving just yet. "I know that Niklaus has done awful things in the past but I truly believe that he wants to make things right. He loves you, Caroline."
Caroline just sat on the bed, feeling numb. "He loved me when he killed Elena. He loved me when he took my parents and so many other people that I love hostage. He loved me when he got me turned into a werewolf. He loved me when he fed me his blood, snapped my neck and turned me into a hybrid. I hate him, Elijah. I love him and I hate him. I don't know what to do." Staring out at the ocean, the view had lost its appeal and suddenly all Caroline wanted to do was go home.
Elijah sat with Caroline until he felt she was calm. "Today I think you should explore the resort. Relax. I will keep Niklaus occupied until you are ready to see him." He was a man of his word and he would warn Niklaus that Caroline needed space and he would do whatever was necessary to keep the two apart until Caroline was ready. That was the very least that Niklaus owed Caroline in Elijah's opinion.
Caroline nodded. "Okay." She was now staring at the floor and waiting for Elijah to leave.
Elijah nodded. "I will be on the third floor taking care of a problem with one of the rooms if you need me." He would go and find out if Caroline's friends could think of a way to keep her spirits up while he dealt with the Klaus problem.
After Caroline heard Elijah leave she grabbed her belongings and hurried toward the stairs, it would be faster than getting in the elevator. Besides, she knew who might get on. She was in no mood to explain why she was leaving. Nor was she in the mood for anyone to try to convince her to stay. Caroline hurried down the stairs. When she got to the lobby she looked around and then quickly sped through the area and out the front doors. Outside she waved down a driver and asked if he spoke English. The man nodded and she told him she wanted to go to the airport.
On their way there they passed through the village that Klaus had painted on the ceiling of the lobby. The car slowed because of the throng of people who were walking to and fro. Feeling the pull of the people's interactions, Caroline asked the driver to stop and she got out of the car.
Caroline was taking her belongings from the car when she began to look around. Seeing an outdoor café she decided to take a seat at a table. She thought it would be fun to behave like the typical tourist and watch the locals. She pulled out an English to Italian dictionary. When a waitress approached she began to flip through the pages. Before she could utter a word the girl held up a hand. "You are a tourist. Yes."
Caroline nodded. "Yes. I am. Do you speak English?"
The girl nodded. "My boyfriend. His family lives in America. They come to see us … every two, three months. What would you like?"
Caroline looked at the drinks on the menu. "Do you have anything without caffeine?"
The girl nodded. "You like drinks with fruit?"
Caroline nodded enthusiastically handing her menu over to the girl. Her phone rang in her pocket. Pulling it out, Caroline sighed and then hit answered. "Caroline, where are you?" Elena cried.
Looking around herself Caroline thought about whether she ought to answer honestly. "I'm in the village. It's gorgeous here. It's just as beautiful as the painting on the ceiling of the lobby. You and Damon should come. Bring Bonnie and Kol. I need to talk to Kol."
Elena cheered up immediately, she had been afraid that Caroline had run away again. She hung up and informed Damon of where Caroline had gone. Gathering their group of friends, they climbed into a car to join Caroline at the café in the village.
After everyone was seated at the café, Caroline turned to Kol. "So, why didn't you tell me that Klaus owns the resort that we're staying at?" Glaring at the youngest Original brother, Caroline was tempted to bite her friend in spite of the fact her bite would be poisonous. It wouldn't kill him, and he deserved it for lying to her, or at least keeping a secret this big.
Everyone in the group turned to stare at Kol except for Bonnie, who began to sip her drink wihch had just arrived. Kol grinned nervously. "Well …"
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