So Someone asked for longer chapters and I cant assure you longer chapters in the future but I can tell you that this chapter is long.

I'm thinking of changing the title of this story so I'll put a notice on twitter and tumblr and my fanfic profile when I have changed it.

Chapter Four

Tonight was announced to be filled with excitement, entertainment, joy and grand. This very exclusive yet grand welcome home party was definitely something Caroline and Katherine could not stay away from even if they were tied to the bed and glued to the floor. Klaus and Elijah had went out for the day to retrieve their brother and they made sure that they told her that they were more than welcomed to have their fun while they were gone, probably thought that they felt guilty for what they did, but they didn't know that out of the three sisters, Caroline was the most carefree and wild and although Katherine was the same, sometimes she rather be poise and graceful.

Katherine and Caroline had bicker the entire morning on what hairstyle Caroline wanted for her hair, while Caroline wanted to let out her blonde curls naturally fall down to her shoulders as they normally glow to the sunlight but Katherine wanted her sister to tie her hair up to show her face. They bickered to the point where they once snapped at the maid that entered their bedroom asking them to join the lords for breakfast then finally Katherine had huff and surrender to Caroline which made her smile as she teased her sister by shaking her hair in front of her sister in victory. Katherine giggled at her sister before helping her in her dress.

Katherine had made her wear another corset and it was then Caroline finally gave up on fighting her sister when it comes to corsets, besides she thinks that she's finally getting use to them around her, it kept her heart in place when he kissed her hand or smiled warmly at her. Sometimes she didn't even know how he could make her heart jump in excitement and fear at the same time and his presence made her entire body tingle. She would get used to someone's presence by now yet she still got chills when his hot breath warmed the back of her hand or when his soft and delicate send a shocking feeling in her entire being, of when his presence alone made her insecure and well aware of her appearance. She had quickly figured out that he liked it when her hair was free and loose so she liked it when her hair was free and loose.

She had a blue silk dress with a floral pattern design and a cap sleeve. She saw a blue hair pin with the dress and she was happy, she was never one to interesting in fashion but she loved hair pins, especially the ones that were either floral or really pretty. She wore white silk elbow length gloves that warmed her slightly cold fingers.

It was a light blue flower hair pin and she immediately fell in love with it. Katherine fitted it into her hair on the side and admired her sister as the sunlight from the window struck her sister as her entire being lit up. She hates to admit it but with her sister's hair that looked wild and untamed that she indeed looked absolutely beautiful. Katherine couldn't wait to see the look on Klaus face when he saw her.

Katherine however knew she didn't have to work hard for Elijah's attention but she couldn't help but want to find a beautiful dress just to impress him.

She found a lavender dress with white trims and a hanging sleeve and a sweetheart neckline and she pinned one side of her hair to the side.

They came downstairs just as they were heading out.

"Good morning ladies" Elijah chimed.

His voice only made Katherine's stomach clench at the thought of them leaving again. Did they ever stay at home she thought?

Caroline was glad that she wore the corset because she could swear her heart would pump out of her chest at the sight of them leaving. She was okay with them leaving yesterday, they were dukes but when she thought that she was winning his affections he was leaving, again.

Klaus's breath hitched when he saw her, the light blue dress that his sister once wore looked much better on her, she looked absolutely glorious. Her golden blonde hair shined against the sun, giving off a glow to her, the corset made her plump breast tease him with every breath she took, her gloves gripping her dress lightly to raise it off the ground as she descended the stairs showed elegance and poise of a princess. No mere woman was that graceful he thought, but he didn't need to notice these things to know that she was special; no he thought she was special because she caught his eye, the second woman to ever catch his attention since Tatia.

The hair pin in her hair ultimately made her look glorious; she looked so beautiful he thought that calling her beautiful was too much of an understatement in his eyes.

Elijah smiled at her beauty. He loved when her hair was flowing and untamed but this style showed her beauty in more ways than one. The color of her choice suited her hair perfectly. She did remind him of a close description his good friend Damon described about his new wife, long brunette hair, olive skin, petite frame and bright smile, although Katherine's smiled had an added mischief to it, it was a bright smile nonetheless.

"Leaving again?" Caroline asked calmly, trying to hide the tremble in her voice. She noticed Klaus's eyes landed on her in that moment and she swore her hands were trembling but she didn't want to look at them and prove her suspicions.

Klaus merely smirked while Elijah smiled at them. Klaus was a little shocked that she had asked such a question but he hid his shock behind a well designed smirk.

"We have to retrieve our brother" Elijah stated.

Katherine playfully pouted at him "You cannot send someone for him?"

Caroline rolled her eyes at her sister.

Elijah smiled at her. She looked adorable when she pouted he thought.

"He insists that we retrieve him"

"I sure he would not mind if you stayed here and wait for him" Caroline said softly. She could see where Katherine was going with this, she wanted them to stay, or more importantly she wanted Elijah to stay with her. Katherine turns to her sister and smirked.

"One of us can go and one of us can stay" Klaus suggested in hope that Elijah would also agree to this.

Elijah thought about it for a while, he really wanted to stay with the lovely brunette and enjoy her company or entertain her if she will allow it but he was the older one right now which means that his wants and needs will not be taken into consideration.

"I'll go brother" Elijah smiled sadly at him.

Klaus merely smirked. He knew Elijah was going to be the noble one but he was going to allow his brother to have fun for once, his infatuation with the beautiful blonde in the room would have to wait.

"Always so noble Elijah, I knew you would speak up" he walked towards him and patted him on his shoulders "Which is why I will go and you will stay here" he walked away from Elijah and headed to the giant doors.

Katherine then had an idea, she didn't want Caroline to stay here with her while she had already planned to stay at Elijah's side so even though this plan was dangerous for them who was hiding, or hiding long enough for their parents to return to Bulgaria but she was sure that Klaus would keep her well hidden in the carriage.

"Caroline, won't you like to accompany him to retrieve his brother?" Katherine asked with pleading eyes.

Caroline knew where Katherine was going with this. She knew she wanted to have Elijah to herself but to put herself in danger of being found like that was something a bit extreme, even for Katherine.

"Klaus, would you mind if Caroline accompanied you?" Katherine asked.

Klaus glanced at Caroline before answering "Of course not, she is more than welcome to join me, if she wishes" Klaus desperately wanted her to accompany him, it would give him an entire afternoon with her, until he retrieved his brother.

Caroline glanced at Katherine who nodded at her then turned to Klaus who looked slightly amused but also hopeful. She smiled at him, she would like to get out of this house, and she didn't want to feel like a prisoner.

"I would very much like to accompany you" Caroline beamed when she saw his relief.

Caroline stepped outside the giant doors and let out a breath of relief. For some reason she felt like a caged animal in the mansion, and the cold air oddly cold her nerves from thinking about being in a carriage alone with Klaus. From what she saw in the little time she was here, he was a gentleman, kind, considerate and talented but sometimes Caroline just wished he would just grab her and pull her into a sweet passionate…

"Ready to go sweetheart?" he asked.

Caroline's mind snapped back to reality at the sound of his soft musky voice behind her.

He was at her side immediately and she smiled at him before she nodded.

God he just loved to see her bright smile, he felt his entire being light up in brightness at her smile, and he had this sudden urge to want to make her smile more, to see the corners of her beautiful lips twist into a bright warm welcoming smile.

He pressed his hand to the small of her back, urging her to enter the carriage. She was carrying a white laced parasol in case she needed to hide her identity but the parasol wouldn't hide much he thought.

One of the footmen held her hand and helped her into the carriage; she thanked him with a sweet smile before entering. That infuriated him to no end, he knows he should not be angry because she is not being courted by him nor is she sworn to him but he still felt the familiar jealousy deep in the pit of his stomach.

He waited until she was in the carriage to step up and lean in close to the footman and snarled in a whisper "If you touch her again I will make your life a living hell"

The man dripped with fear as he nodded frantically at him and Klaus smiled in approval before entering the carriage.

He doesn't know what force made him sit opposite from her, he would like nothing more than to sit right next to her, but somehow he thinks that she needs her space or probably doesn't want him around her.

Caroline was a little bit disappointed when he didn't sit next to her. She came to the conclusion that he doesn't want to sit next to her, maybe he is probably courting someone else, she thought, maybe he just doesn't like her that way she thought. Her entire face fell at the thought.

Elijah had taken Katherine to the gardens so that they didn't get in the way of the preparations and Katherine was not bored at all. That was saying plenty about Katherine because unless they were not having fun or engaging in polite conversation she got usually got bored of the silence quickly, but she didn't with Elijah. She found that, just by admiring him, she felt calm; however she wondered if he was bored. She wanted him to stay with her but if he was bored she would feel horrible.

"Katherine?"

Katherine snapped back to reality at the sound of her name.

"Yes?"

"I'm a little curious, who is it that you are running from exactly?"

Katherine froze at the question. She cannot tell them that they were princesses and they were fleeing from their parents, but she couldn't lie to him either, however she just wouldn't tell him of their title, she would however try as best as she can to tell the truth without revealing too much.

"We are hiding from our parents" Katherine simply replied with a smile, she was glad they haven't found them yet, but the longest they went without being found was three months, so they were still on their toes.

Elijah was a little curious again, why someone would run from their parents, especially this beautiful person.

"Why are you running from your parents, what have they done that were so horrid that you cannot return?" Elijah wanted to know what parent, or better yet, mother could be so cruel to their daughters.

"She has forced us into marriage too many times" Katherine almost snarled "My sister has been forced to marry and bed with 4 men since she turned the age of 15 years. I have been married to 6 men since that same age, we ran away from our husbands each and every time only to be found a few weeks or a few months by our parents and dragged back home. My other sister has been married 7 times and this time would make it 8. I do not know if she has run away or if she is chained to a wall or locked in a cellar but I worry for her every minute of the day" Katherine explained in a low humble growl.

Elijah noticed that she grew irritated by talking about her parents so he decided to let it be for now. He was taught to never make a lady uncomfortable. He wondered how long it would take his father to arrive; Mikeal always did like to surprise them with his presence and he liked it when his father visited, he would always make us laugh, as a family.

"Are you bored?"

His eyes immediately snapped at the beautiful brunette.

She looked afraid and embarrassed.

Why would she look embarrassed, because he was the one that was not paying attention?

He thought of their conversation carefully, repeating every word in his head as he finally realizes why she suddenly feels ashamed.

He smiled at her silliness, amused that she at her thought.

"No I'm not, I just got lost in my mind, and it seems that my entire family and some friends are visiting for a while, my father likes to make a surprise appearance and I was wondering when he plans to make his arrival"

He saw her smile sadly at him and turned around to continue walking. He gently grabbed her hand and turned her around to face him. She looked confused and a little bit scared.

He wanted to tell her what he felt about her, the need to want to hold her, to protect her, to love her, show her what love looks and feels like, and bask in her beauty, for as long as she will have him. He didn't even know if she had any feelings for her the way he has for her. She smiles her bright smile at everyone, so he didn't want this to turn into the Tatia affair all over again, he had to endure it and almost loose his closest brother because of it and he refuses to endure that kind of pain again. He was also one to make his intentions known, as soon as he could. Should he say something to her, should he wait until he knows that the feelings are returned; he wasn't sure, but what he is sure about is that he wants her. He just hopes that she wants him as he wants her.

"I admire that your belief in love has given you the courage to escape all the loveless marriages you had to endure and I'm am absolutely glad that you have never fallen in love, because I would have never stood a chance with you" with that he took her hand and lay a delicate, light peck on the back of her hand.

Katherine completely froze. It was like time just stopped. Everything around her stopped moving, the trees, the wind, his body, her body, the noises of hardworking men inside the mansion; she heard nothing, saw nothing move, everything and everyone felt like they just froze in place. She wish she could go back 1 minute ago when he said those words, she wanted to hear them over and over and over and over again, because she was sure every time she read it she would feel the flutter in her stomach. He She fully expected to have to make the first move to him but now she was more certain than she was before about her opinion of him, he was indeed a man, she has never truly met one before, and now here a man stood before her, bold, daring, charming, noble and a complete gentlemen. She did not even know what to say, all her life she had to meet with a man in the evening, marry him that night and escape from him before the sun rose, she has ever been courted before in her entire life. She knew nothing of any of it.

She didn't want to put a double meaning to his words. She wanted to know if he was trying to saying what she thinks he was trying to say and not something completely different. She refuses to make herself a fool in front of this man, the first man she has ever met.

"What are you…?"

"I fancy you, Katarina, I wish to court you" he said boldly, starring right into those big brown eyes and added a smile even though his heart wanted to jump out of his chest and run away from him and her as fast as possible.

Katherine froze again. This time he said her name, he said it perfectly, it sounded so pretty from him. I was very clear this time and her heart was knocking against her rib cage begging to come out.

"I have never been courted before" she whispered almost to herself but she was sure he heard. She felt inexperienced with him now, her head fell down to the ground to hide her shame.

Elijah gently lifted her head up with the tips of his fingers; quickly enjoy the feeling of her soft skin.

"I need to know, are my feelings one sided or are they returned?"

She looked straight into his eyes and saw the fear dancing carefree in them. How can a man like this not be sure of himself, who was evil enough to break his confidence so low she thought.

"I do have feelings for you" she said honestly, starring straight into his eyes and nowhere else.

She smiled at the relief that seemed to have flooded through him, it was as if the blood had flowed back to his face and he glowed. Someone had to have made him so insecure of himself, she was sure of it, and she would have to ask him about that but not now, nothing will ruin this moment.

He was never as happy as he was at this moment, he just wanted to lift her in the air just because he was happy or hugged her and never let go, but he was a gentleman and he will not act like some child, especially in front of this glorious woman.

"Well then, I'll show you what courting is" He beamed, as he extended his arms for her to take.

Katherine laced her arms around his as he led her back to the mansion.

He was a little curious though, her name, even the simple name her sister chooses to call her, they were both of the same country yet she is here in England.

"Katarina, your name's origin is Bulgarian, am I correct?"

Katherine's entire inside froze; her body and feet kept moving. She knew he was smart, but she didn't think that he would pick up on her name so fast, then the idea that he may know of her language.

"Yes, are you familiar with the language?"

"More or Less"

Katherine smirked, she realized that if he knew about Bulgaria so much why he didn't notice her as the princess of the country, then she realized that their secret was completely safe from them and that is what she wanted, at least for a while.

"Gospodaryu moĭ, az sŭm ot Bŭlgariya" she spoke confidently with her Bulgarian accent that shocked even Elijah.

Caroline couldn't take it anymore, she just sat here, looking through the window and she could feel his eyes on her, it was as if he burned every spot his eyes went and she felt immense heat on her cheek as if he was looking for something on her face, or carefully studying her. She felt admired but uncomfortable at the same time, not because he was starring but no one said anything since they left the mansion. Not a word, a hum, a sigh, she only heard the sounds of people, horses, the carriage wheels as well as other carriages and the feet of other people that lived in London. It was indeed a beautiful place, although the women sold themselves to men and men acted like beast, it was still beautiful.

She giggled when she saw two little girls run to catch up with their mother, one of them was a dirty blonde and the other had long black hair. They reminded her of herself and Katherine when they were younger and learning how to be a young lady from their mother.

Klaus watched as she giggled at something she saw outside. Her smile had lit her face up with just enough light; she looked beyond perfect right now. He just admired her beauty.

Caroline felt more frustrated and she decided that she wanted to know why was he starring at her and saying nothing

"You are just going to sit there and stare at me?"

Klaus smirked "Is it wrong of me to admire your beauty?"

Caroline's head shot at him almost immediately, she just sat there and starred at him, he starred back at her, she forced her blush not to show itself and willed herself to say something but she was afraid of the sound that might leave her lips. Numerous amounts of lumps formed in her throat and she swallowed them all in fear and excitement all at the same time. She felt naked under his gaze, as if he had stripped her of all her clothing and left her bare before him, she felt as if time had stop completely, as if the carriage had stop, as if all the sounds that once filled the air in a sweet melody was gone.

"We have arrived milord" one of the footmen declared as he hopped off the carriage to open the doors.

Klaus quickly snapped back to reality and remembered that he was here to retrieve his brother. He hopes that time away would treat him how to treat a lady better.

He got up and exited the carriage then turned around and poked his head inside.

"You are not coming?"

She snapped back out of her mind and turned her attention to the man that now stood outside.

She nodded and left her parasol inside the carriage, she extended her arms for him to help her outside. She smiled at the warmth of the sun. Then a sudden chill hit her then she heard a thick cheery British accent spoke loud and proudly.

"Niklaus, it's good to see you brother" Kol beamed and gave his brother a hug when he noticed the beautiful blonde standing behind in the blue dress.

He released Klaus and went over towards the girl confidently as he grabbed her hand and pulled her flush against him and held her possessively, rocking her from side to side in his hold and smiled mischievously at her. Caroline squirmed in his grip.

"It seems you have brought a pretty play thing for me, how generous of you" he chuckled before he felt her being pulled away from him roughly and before he knew anything, Klaus wrapped his hand around Kol's throat and snarled in his face.

"If you touch her again, I will chop your arms off and shove them down your throat, are we clear brother?"

"Crystal" he choked.

Klaus released his throat and turned around and cradled her face in his hands gently and looked into her beautiful eyes, he could tell that she was terrified. He hated to see her like this.

"It's going to be okay love, you're safe with me"

Caroline was shaking at this point, the images of the man touching her in the brothel rushed back in her mind and she suddenly felt angry at his brother for making her feel so weak and helpless; she was perfectly able of taking care of herself and he had made her feel weak, she was angry at him for that. Luckily, Klaus's words actually made her feel safe. She smiled at him before they heard someone clearing their throat loudly.

"Well then, I believe apologies are in order" Kol beamed.

He extended his hand out so that she may allow him to take it.

Caroline was angry at him, how dare he even act as though he had never planned on having his way with her just a few seconds ago she thought.

She walked away from behind Klaus and smiled at Kol she started to extend her hand to him when she pulled away just mere inches away from his hand and smacked him across his cheek with the back of her hand. His entire upper body slouched downwards at the impact and Caroline's smile disappeared into an angry one.

Klaus was absolutely surprised at what happened in front of him. He didn't know she had such fire in her and he liked it. She knew her worth and she doesn't allow any man to have his way with her, she was strong, fierce, brave, courageous and he loved that about her.

He chuckled at his brother who had a guilty look on his face.

"You deserved that brother" Klaus chuckled, and smiled at the victory look in Caroline's eyes.

"I am aware of that" he groaned. The pain in his cheek stung when he spoke.

The entered the carriage and Klaus cautiously sat next to Caroline while Kol sat opposite of them, making sure to keep his distance from Caroline and Klaus, but he could tell, from his brother's protectiveness, his hesitant glances at Caroline almost every minute and his insecure looks on his face that his brother fancied this woman.

He could also tell that this feeling was not one sided. If he focused on her hands carefully, he could see them trembled when Klaus's arm would graze against hers, her tense facial expression and nervous fingers tapping against her dress that she also fancied his brother, he knew then that he would enjoy his stay with his brother this time.

The entire carriage ride was so uncomfortable that Caroline was more relieved that she was out of the carriage than she was that she was back in the safety of the mansion. She saw no sign of her sister or Elijah. She looked around and everything looked so beautiful and elegant that she had to pinch herself just to make sure that she was not dreaming.

White silk drapes hung from the walls and dropped straight down to the ground and lay elegantly on the ground, pillows for sitting was decorated around the room and the instruments were neatly packed.

"Where's Elijah?" Kol asked.

Elijah smiled at the top of the stairs before descending with Katherine's arm linked around his.

gospodaryu moĭ, az sŭm ot Bŭlgariya- Then my Lord, I am from Bulgaria :)

So there you have it, I'll be continuing from here straight into the night's events.

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