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Chapter 2.
I entered the much too familiar place.
The greenery, the wide roads and the wind blowing.
Nothing had changed in this small town.
I parked my car in front of the hospital.
"You guys get off, I'll park and come. What's his room number?"
"We'll wait-" started of my sister Amanda.
"I don't have to repeat myself do I?"
Both of them slowly got off.
"Room 201" she said softly.
The minute the doors closed I screeched and speeded towards the parking area.
With the speed of 60 I drifted the car and found a parking spot and hit the breaks as my car protested.
I got off the car and headed towards the entrance.
When I looked to my right I could see the sea at the distance.
Damn.
I forgot how pretty it looked and how much I missed it.
But most of all, it brought back memories.
The happiest memories of my life that hurt the most to remember.
"I walked down the sandy beach.
My long auburn hair flowing brilliantly till my waist and swayed with the wind.
I wore a skin tight red shirt with dark blue denim skinny jeans.
I hadn't applied much makeup.
Just a pink lip gloss, mascara and a bit of a blush on to compliment and put color on my pale skin.
I could hear the elegant music before I spotted the Salvatore house, or rather mansion.
I knew the route by heart now. I could close my eyes and be there.
Damon is my boyfriend.
Well it all started as we were, you know, really good friends since forever. Hung out together and all since we were little kids. We understood each other really well.
He was extremely popular especially due to his good looks and soccer skills.
His soft bronze hair that usually fell in his blue eyes. Eyes to die for. Usually I got lost in those bottomless eyes.
His layer of thick eyelashes which complimented his eyes well.
His pale white skin made him look even more handsome.
He was also a playboy before we started dating.
A week back I couldn't even fathom us going out.
But I guess it just happened.
I don't know how but over the time we had developed a relationship based on trust and truth.
I wasn't one of those who trusted people easily.
Trust me when I say I've been through a hell of a time.
I have trust issues.
I have a small group of friends who always go gaga over my boyfriend Damon.
I wonder how many times will I have to remind them that.
Anyways back on the topic!
So we were in one of his famous parties his dad threw for people who all looked almost the same.
Elegant, pale, beautiful.
Damon said he always got bored at these events so he has- as long as I remember- invited me to all of them.
Usually people wore dresses and all but I always wore jeans. Only occasionally would I wear dresses.
Anyways, he had been acting weird for a week.
He was also trying to avoid me.
I wondered what had happened to us.
In the end of the week he finally he talked to me and invited me over for the same party.
First I thought why should I go? I'm not some type of an entertainment that whenever you're bored you toy around with me.
But then I decided I would go as he's the one person who I trusted with my life.
Trusted enough to tell him all my secrets.
He knew everything.
I couldn't just lose him without knowing what was wrong.
I know it's freaky but I know I fell for him head over heels long time back.
Because whenever he touched me it felt like I was set on fire.
Because he understood me.
Because he cared for me when my own family didn't.
Because he was always there for me.
Maybe it was the fact that we had known each other so long.
But who knows?
So I wasn't going to ruin our friendship on that.
A guy like him would never like a girl like me.
An adopted girl with an elder sister and a younger brother whose life is so complicated.
So I avoided showing him any feelings I had for him.
If it was either jealousy or love, and a few times that I did slip, I made sure Damon didn't notice.
So I went to the party.
First when he completely ignored me I didn't mind.
But then it got awkward.
I mean I didn't know anyone except Damon and his family.
Damon was too busy ignoring me while his family was busy with the guests.
Oh and did I forget to tell you about his brother?
Stephan?
He is also totally in love with me but my heart belonged to Damon.
I don't know how to make it clear to him that I'm not interested in him but his brother.. I don't want to hurt him, which in the end.. I'm sure I'm gonna end up hurting him like the rest of the people I know.
I don't know what to do.
When I had enough of this I simply got up and without saying anything else left.
I walked home. All alone. Taking the route along the beach.
I took my shoes off and held them in my hand.
I slowly walked home enjoying walking bare foot on the sand under the moonlight and listening to the silent howls of the wind and water.
Suddenly I heard a very familiar voice from behind me that was smooth. "You should've at least said goodbye"
It seemed like it was emerged from the darkness and the silence itself.
I stopped and slowly turned around.
We were just standing there.
He looked even more brilliant under the moonlight.
His smile was so angelic I couldn't help but smile along.
Mine faded as soon as it appeared and a sad smile took its place as I said "what's wrong Damon?"
He looked confused and said "umm that u didn't say goodbye?"
That's when I started talking and once I start there's no stopping me "you've been avoiding me all week! You haven't been talking to me, you haven't been attending my calls, you're not even replying to the dozen texts I sent! I know there's something wrong! You know how much you mean to me! How much I care for u! What have I done to deserve this? I-"
He remained silent and I stopped talking. Not wanting to say the three words I always wanted to. I knew we had no future. He was a playboy! Nothing would change that!
I was on the verge of tears. He meant everything to me and maybe I did know the reason. It's because he was sick of me sticking with him 24/7.
I turned around as a tear fell down my cheek.
Instead I said "I feel like I'm losing you" my voice cracked in the end.
He's everything I have.
He's the only one who cared about me. I guess it was fading away.
After a while I could feel him walk closer to me.
"I should go" I started walking.
I was hardly 5 spaces away from him when he grabbed my shoulder and turned me around.
Before I had a chance to register what was going on he roughly grabbed my face and kissed me.
The million times I had thought about how it would be but it was nothing as I expected. It was a lot better. Extremely gentle, as if I would break by his one move. I should've known it would be gentle because he was always like that with me.
My hand unconsciously went to his jaw as one of his left my face and made its way to my waist.
He pulled me closer and we were tightly pressed against each other.
We both simultaneously grabbed each other's hairs. Deepening the kiss.
I could feel his arm biceps. Damon had a great body. Tall, well built, toned and muscular.
When we were out of breath and breathing heavily we broke the kiss.
Alex still held my head and our foreheads were still against each other.
He said "yes I've been avoiding you.. Cause I hate to admit it.. But.. It's been a while since.. I've been.. Head over heels for you.. And its freaking me out now.. I thought if I ignored you I won't feel that way about you but.. It just got worse"
Well I did feel a lot worse when he avoided me.. I loved him for crying out loud. When I stood there dumb stricken he clarified "I'm in love with you dam it" he almost seemed angry with the fact that he admitted it.
I smiled.
No wonder. This totally explains his over protective behavior, like smacking every guy that even looked my way.
"I like you too" I said. I was nowhere ready to say the same thing to him. I wanted to make sure I meant it. "But I don't think it can work out between us"
He looked at me now dumbstruck so I explained further.
"I like you, I want you, hell, I need you. I can't bear to lose you. And as long as I've known you.. By the end of two weeks.. I'll be just another one of the long list of ex's. I don't want my heart to be broken. But what I really don't want is.. To lose you.." I looked down.
He seemed hurt but said "I understand. But I promise you, I will be the most perfect, loyal and faithful boyfriend you will ever have! You wont regret this.."
I smiled. He's obviously going to be the first and he knew it cause he smiled too.
"Come here" I said to him and grabbed his hair while crushing my lips on him.
He mumbled against my lips "so the deals sealed?"
"Hmm.." Was all I could say.
He was pretty tall so he bent down, grabbed my waist and pulled me up. So that he wouldn't have to bend.
I wrapped my legs around his torso for support."
I went to the front desk and asked "Excuse me.. where is room 201?"
"Third floor, go straight, take a right, third door to the right."
"Thanks you."
I was about to turn but stopped when she said "Your Elizabeth Taylor aren't you?"
"Yes, I am-"
"My daughters are such huge fans!" she kept on talking and talking.
I sighed.
She wanted them to bring them and meet me and I said it was okay as long as no one knows I'm here.
Which would probably be very hard.
As I made my to the elevator I couldn't help but think back again.
"So it's been a day since that.
I haven't talked to him much except the normal as it was a Saturday and they were usually restricted for me. It was suppose to be a family thing.
I got a call from Damon inviting me on Sunday and easily got permission from my parents. They adored him.
So today's Sunday 7 pm and I'm making my way over to his party- or rather his fathers.
Anyhow, that's the best summary I can come up with right now regarding me and Damon.
Family? Well that's a whole new story.
I would have pondered over it for a while but you see were already there.
I just went in without knocking. Why should I? I've never done it before. I've mostly spent my entire time at his house.
His parents were so welcoming.
I went straight in through the huge hallway.
His house is very beautiful and huge and not to mention on the beach.
The Salvatore's were rich.
So I made my way to a ballroom type of room.
It was full of beautiful people.
They all stared at me in a weird manor but I was used to it.
I soon found Damon- or rather he found me.
He gave me a peck on the lips and bragged that I should've let him give me a ride while I was busy defending myself saying I didn't want him to leave his own party just because of me. To that I got a whole new lecture on how important I was.
"Relax Damon! Nothing's going to happen to me in two days just because we're going out"
I could see guilt all over his face as he whispered "I don't think it was the right thing to do.. It puts your life in danger." But to low for me to hear over the music. This is what I figured out through lip reading.
Shock crossed my features. "Did u just say what I think you said?"
He seemed startled for a second and said "hmm.. What? I didn't say anything" a little too fast.
I sighed and said "listen Damon it isn't to late to-" before I could finish he cut me off.
"I love you and that's what matters" he lightly pecked my lips and departed "be right back"
I stood there as I watched people dancing around elegantly.
I found a seat as always next to the elegant bar in the room. I twirled around facing the bartender and asked him to get me a martini.
A few seconds later I had one in my hand.
I took a sip and started twirling the green oil around my fingers.
I don't know how much time passed but soon I felt two strong cold arms wrap around my waist.
Instantly I knew it was Damon. His touch somehow was always cold yet gentle.
He placed a kiss on my neck as I turned around to face him.
"Care to join me for a dance?"
"Of course.. Not!" I laughed.
"Why?" He whined while giving me his hand.
"Because you're an amazing dancer and I don't want to make a fool of myself in front of all those people!"
I got amused glances from them. How weird.
"Oh please! Where did the sudden intimidation come from?"
"Since you asked me out! Do u know how your parents are going to freak out?"
"I've already told them" he said with the sweetest smile ever.
I took his already extended hand and headed towards the dance floor.
"I will so kill you once were done dancing"
We swayed at the slow tempo of the music.
I hadn't noticed that Damon was wearing a black suit. He usually is on parties like this but underneath that black coat he wore a silk royal purple shirt with a black tie and black dress pants.
In short he looked cute.
I was so happy.
But if anyone knows it's me.
Happiness never lasts forever."
"Ting" I heard the sound of the elevator as it stopped on the third floor.
I got out of it and followed the directions the receptionist had given to me.
"Things with Damon have been going great!
He's the perfect boyfriend anyone could ever wish for.
It's safe to say that I'm madly in love with him and I'm planning to tell him this tomorrow after school.
I think it could finally work, despite my fears for his commitment to me!
I hadn't seen Stephan for a while. I think he's avoiding me.
Now let's tell you about my family.
Well I have a younger brother Alex, short for Alexander. He's 15 years old and I love him a lot. I think I understand him more than our parents.. Actually more than anyone.
I'm turning 17 soon and I have a sister who is elder to me.
Amanda's already 17 but these days she was living with our grandparents.
You know I always found it kind of weird that my step parents already had a daughter around my age why did they adopt me?
Anyways, my family is extremely rich and has everything someone can wish for.
I'm also one of the popular people.
But everything has its disadvantages right?
Even though I have everything I'm always kept in last.
You get what I mean?
Priority wise.
It's always my brothers and sisters before me.
So are their wishes.
If I have a candy they want, even if I don't want to give it to them I have to.
Otherwise I have to listen to a very long and painful lecture, which I rather not.
So, today my sister came back.
And everything was great.
Till Damon came by.
I introduced him to my sister and she went totally gaga over him.
The evening went swiftly.
I actually enjoyed. Till Damon left that is.
"So Lizz, How long have you been dating Damon?"
"Two weeks but I've known him my whole life. Why?"
"I like him."
"Umm so?" I didn't like where this was going..
"Back off"
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me.. I want him"
"He's not your type!"
"I don't care! Oh, and you will be setting us up."
"WHAT? ARE YOU CRAZY?"
"Yeah! So say bye on a good note!"
"I will not! I'm in love with him!"
"Too bad!"
"You can't make me do anything!"
"Watch me! MOM! DAD!"
They both walked in to pamper their Oh-so-perfect daughter who by the way always seemed to be jealous from me.
Mainly because I was pretty according to everyone with a good taste in everything.
"What's wrong?"
"I want Damon, she won't give him to me!"
"He's not a toy that I'm just gonna give it to you!"
"Now, now Lizz. Calm down. He's just a boy! Not more important than your family now is he?"
I remained quiet.
Only if they knew that he felt more like a family than them.
They never gave me any choice and made decisions for me.
They didn't even care about what I felt.
My step mother said "Listen Elizabeth! We are your parents! If we hadn't adopted you then you would never have met Damon! And probably Amanda would have been going out with him! Be grateful for all that we have given you and let him go to her! If it wasn't for us you'd be rotting somewhere in the allies! We took you in when your own mother abandoned you and this is how you repay us?"
See what I mean?
It's like I'm their charity case or maybe I really am!
I looked at my dad who looked at me with sad eyes. I always thought he favored me and took my side and actually loved me but in situations like this he just stood back and never helped me.
I looked back at my mom.
"Fine!" I said as a tears formed in my eyes.
Curse the woman who gave birth to me! I hope she rots in hell to have left me as a prisoner in my step parent's house.
I went upstairs.
I won't tell you how much I cried that night.
I never got any sleep.
Changed and all set for school I walked out of the house, into my car.
Not nearly as ready I was for school to do the task of today.
I won't be telling the love of my life how much I loved him after all.
I parked in my usual parking spot.
I tried to avoid everyone.
But the more I tried to ignore Damon the more attention he would give to me.
"Are you okay?" he asked for the hundredth time.
"I'm fine! Stop asking me this again and again! My answer is still going to be the same!"
"Did you have a fight with your parents again?"
"LET IT GO! What's your problem?"
"Look at you! You look like you've cried all night long! I apologies for being concerned here but I am your best friend and boyfriend! You do owe me a little explanation!"
"Owe you? Owe you? I owe you nothing!"
I pulled away and he pulled me back!
His expression was hurtful and it took all my might not to start crying.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way. It's just-"
The bell rang and I cut him off "I gotta get to class"
I ignored him or at least tried to.
The rest of the day passed swiftly.
I got my result and found out that I had a perfect S.A.T score!
I couldn't believe it! I was ecstatic.
You know what? Screw my parents.
If they hadn't adopted me none of this would've happened.
But newsflash- they did! And even if they kick me out it wouldn't change anything!
They can't force me to break up with my boyfriend.
As a matter of fact they can't force me to do anything!
Happily I walked out the main door towards the front of the school.
I couldn't have been happier!
I saw Damon's back as he was facing a tree.
I looked to my right and left to make sure I could cross the road.
All clear.
I made my way there.
Half way through the road the wind blew my hair in my face.
All too happy I pulled them away only to see that there was something standing behind Damon with long blond hair flying with the wind as well.
I froze.
Now I noticed four tiny fingers lying on his shoulder.
All too soon, Damon's head tilted slightly to reveal a very pleased Brittney with smudged gloss, as he made his way to her neck.
I could hear people calling my name and a car honking impatiently but I didn't care.
It was like time had stopped altogether.
Damon turned and his features were shocked.
Right then a car lightly hit me on my leg and stopped right before it could do any damage.
My stare never wavered.
People gathered around me asking me if I was alright.
Of course I wasn't. I just saw that the man I had fallen in love with cheating on me!
"I'm fine" I said and walked towards Damon.
But all I wanted to do right now was run away and cry my eyes out.
"Damon, I came to say that, it's over"
"Lizz, it's not like it looks. I wasn't cheating on yo-"
"It doesn't matter. I was coming here to breakup with you anyways. That's why I've been avoiding you all day long. Trust me it's for the best" I said and smiled while patting his arm. "We can still be friends if you want"
He was speechless.
Do you know how fucking hard it was to get those words out?
I didn't even want to see him ever again!
"Oh and we don't need to cancel what we were doing tonight at the bar! I'll bring Amanda along. It'll be fun" I sounded so calm while my mind was in turmoil.
I turned around and walked away.
I was not looking forward to tonight.
Not. One. Bit!""
I stood in front of room 201.
I opened the door slowly and my heart stopped beating when I saw the sight before me.
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Zoe.