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" The truth ? " she repeated mechanically, while her heart was pounding.

It wasn't impossible that Klaus had learned the truth about Jack. But it seemed very strange that he talks about it only now.

His casual smile wasn't to appease her.

" Yes. The truth. I know why you're so afraid of telling the story of Marcel and Freya. "

" Ah. This truth. "

She let out a long sigh. Turning back to hide her relief, she pretended to straighten out a few books on her shelf.

" Their story means too much for you, " he commented. " You're afraid of not being able to do it justice. "

" I guess, yes. After all, is not that why you guys have always avoided this project ? "

She couldn't help looking over her shoulder to see if her pike had made its effect. For a brief moment Klaus stared at her in amazement. Then he had an amused smile.

" That is why it must be you who write the script. Nobody knows our family better than you. No one understand what this project means for us - for Freya. "

With those words his smile vanished, and his eyes took on a dark, imploring hue.

" Oh Klaus Mikaelson, it's a low blow. "

" I'm using it because this project means a lot to someone I love. "

He was talking about Freya, of course. She was perhaps the only woman in the world that mattered to him. And, he knew she was very attached to Lillian too. And obviously, he wanted to manipulate her emotions to get what he wanted from her.

That's why she didn't let people see her emotions very often.

" Come on , Care. I know you don't want me to beg you. "

" Maybe yes. "

Again he addressed her this charming smile that he had the secret. The one which had conquered her impressionable heart of teenager, years before. He knelt down and took a step forward, clasped hands.

" Oh, get up! " she roared.

He had always had the sense of melodrama. Like his whole damn family.

" If you care even a little about Freya, you will accept this mission. "

She wasn't yet quite ready to accept it. She needed time to think about it calmly.

" Just out of curiosity, why are you the one she sent ? "

" Well, I am the Director of Project Development Service. It's my job. "

" So, she doesn't know ? "

" For us ? "

An imperceptible ounce of emotion crossed his face.

" No. Is that why you're avoiding Freya and all other Mikaelson since the last three years ? Because you thought I had told them about our relationship ? "

" I ... "

She had assumed that he had talked about it to everyone. The idea that all the powerful Mikaelson know how she pursued Klaus with her assiduities, how much she had needed him... Was it not enough to drive away any woman ?

But these reasons were only the tip of the iceberg. She had tons of other to avoid the Mikaelson.

Yes, Klaus broke her heart into pieces. And, yes, the memory of their disastrous love story was still hurting her.

But in truth, she was blaming herself as much as she was blaming Klaus . Even more, in fact.

When they started their relationship, she knew where she set foot. She knew they weren't playing in the same yard. The most beautiful women in the world were at his feet.

And, she knew the troubled childhood that Klaus had had. The disastrous marriage of his parents had ended by the tragic death of his mother. He had more family problems than she. And he wasn't in therapy since the age of three years, unlike her. She knew he didn't trust the fairer sex, and he didn't believe in marriage. She knew all of this. And, yet, she had fallen madly in love with him.

So who was really guilty in this story ?

And it wasn't because of her broken heart or her wounded pride that she was avoiding Klaus.

The real reason was Jack, their son . The son that Klaus didn't even know the existence. A few months after their relationship when she had discovered her pregnancy, she had decided to never tell him anything. She was in France at the time, and she had decided then to never return to the United States. The decision seemed logical to her, in the moment. With hindsight, it seemed her childish. And even , vindictive.

Unfortunately, it was impossible to go back. If ever Klaus discovered the truth, who knows what he would be capable of.

Not a day was passing without her regretting her desicion. Unwittingly, Klaus had made her the most beautiful gift. And she had knowingly deprived him of this present.

Not only he would never forgive her, but she will never forgive herself. She couldn't atone for her fault by saying the truth today. And in truth she was too afraid that he tries to take Jack away from her , in retaliation. However, there was one thing that she could for him. Write this damn script.

On a professional level, it would be a huge challenge. But at least she was holding perhaps an unexpected opportunity to make amends for what she had done, and finally forgive herself .

" I will do it " she said.

Klaus stood up and smiled.

" I knew you would say yes. "

She didn't doubt it. Klaus had a lot of flaws, but the lack of confidence wasn't one.

" Freya has planned a big family dinner as she likes, tomorrow night. She wants you to attend it. "

He had made this invitation - if one could call it an invitation - casually, while heading toward the door.

" Too bad that I'm taking. "

A blatant lie, since her plans for tomorrow night were limited to put Jack to bed.

" Cancel "

" I can't Klaus. Sorry . "

" I'm sure you can cancel whatever the person with whom you have an appointment. After all, it's a business dinner. "

" It's not a date. "

Was it relief that she saw passing on his face ? She must have dreamed.

" Date or not, I'm sure that you can cancel it " he insisted.

As reluctant as she is, she saw no alternative but to tell the truth.

" It's my son. "

" Oh right, you have a son. "

He said that with the detachment of someone who knew nothing about children or their needs.

" My nanny works only the day, and it's impossible to find a babysitter so late. I'm sorry, I can't. "

Klaus frowned, and stuffed his hands in his pockets.

" Well, you just have to take him with you. "

If the idea wasn't so terrifying, she would have laughed. Her talkative and unruly son in a formal family dinner at Mikaelson mansion ? And, by family dinner, she supposed that Klaus meant a business dinner, that would last five or six hours.

" No, I don't think it's a good idea. "

" Find a way, Care. It's important for Freya. She wants to start clearing the field quickly. "

" We have time. You know that as long as the contract is not signed, I'll start nothing. "

" This time, yes. We start shooting in two months. "

" Two months ? Have you lost your mind ? I can't write such a scenario in two months ! "

"It'll have to. Freya wants the film for the sixtieth anniversary of the studio. So, our schedule is very tight. "

Caroline lent herself to rapid calculations. The number of pages per day, the number of days worked, the days added for revisions, corrections and final adjustments. She crossed her arms and stared at him .

" I might be able to do it. "

" I was sure of it. "

" But you know, you and your family really should organize yourself better. You know that kind of thing takes time. "

" Come tomorrow " he said, opening the door.

" I will, maybe. "

If she really wanted to finish the script in less than two months, she had to start working Wednesday. Which meant that she only had a day and a half to finish modify her current scenario. The good news was that now she knew what was the problem of her third act. She hadn't enough tormented her characters.

As she closed the doors behind Klaus, she heard little bare feet running on the flagstones. Jack grabbed her legs as if they had been separated for weeks, not minutes.

" Who it it ? " he asked

" No one you know my little love. "

Saying these words, Caroline felt a deep pain in her heart.

« And you will never see him again ».

She closed her eyes to stem a surge of stinging tears, while the emotions that were suppressed since the arrival of Klaus came to the surface - her fears, her anxiety, her guilt. Among them, there was an emotion she didn't want to examine too closely. Her love for Klaus .

end of chapter 3

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