Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the plot and some characters; Julie plec owns the rest
When the car pulled up into the long driveway of the Salvatore Mansion I took a deep breath. Eric had his face pressed up against the glass of the window. He looked wild with excitement.
"Now Eric you know the rules of being a guest." I told him in my mother tone. Both Eric and Damon rolled their eyes.
"Were hardly guests Elena." Damon said a little amused. I just huffed.
"Still he should be well behaved." I muttered. By now we have reached the end of the driveway. We all got out of the car and unloaded our stuff. Damon went first up the steps while I took up the rear. I held Eric's hand the whole time for I was scared he would bolt if I let go.
"Damon! How good it is to see you again!" Isabella gushed at her eldest son.
"Ciao madre!" (Hello mother) Damon hugged her and then she saw Eric and me over his shoulder.
"Elena e Eric! (e= and) Damon, you brought them to Italy! Your father is going to be so happy to see Eric again." Damon looked down a little guiltily. I took a step forward and placed a hand on Damon's shoulder while handing Eric into Isabella's awaiting arms. "Come in I'll show you to your rooms."
"Mamma, we've been here before we know where our rooms are. Why don't you show Eric his room while Elena and I unpack." Damon purposed
"Fine fine…Elena?" she muttered confused at the use of my name. Oh right, Damon never use to ever call me Elena it was either Lena or princess. I sighed at that thought. She carried Eric into the house.
"You okay?" Damon whispered in my ear with a smirk as my breath hitched.
"Yeah, Yeah." I grumbled. I'm already regretting this trip to Italy.
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As I made my way down stairs and to the kitchen I passed through the living room. There sitting on the mantle was Damon and my wedding photo. I sighed at the memory.
Flashback
I looked into the mirror and tired not to cry. This isn't how I wanted my wedding to be. The man at the alter was Damon freaken Salvatore; any woman's dream. I should feel lucky to be marrying the top bachelor but all I could feel was grief. He didn't love me and I didn't love him. A business proposition, that's all I am to him.
"Elena, it's time." My father said coming to my side. I put on my best fake smile that I could muster and took my father's arm. I heard the music begin playing as the door to the church opened. I started walking down the aisle. As I got to the front my father gave me a kiss and took a seat. The rest happened between a blur and slow motion. Damn I'm not even making sense. Damon and I repeated the vows.
"I know pronounce you husband and wife," the minister declared. With my hand still in Damon's I let him lead me to the limo. We both climbed in. I let my first tear fall while looking out the window. We pulled up in front of the ballroom where our reception was being held, but before I could wipe away my own tears Damon's thumb was wiping them for me.
"Hey, hey it's going to be okay. Although I didn't exactly mean the love and cherish vows I will keep the other vows. I will look out for you. I promise." I looked up at him as he promised me this. "Okay?" I nodded. "Good now let's go in there and party. With that he winked and pulled me out of the limo.
End of flashback
I sighed at the memory. When Damon promised me that I started to fall for him and after that it was hopeless not to love him, but that was before he left me…us; before he left me and his son.
"Mommy, where are you?" came Eric's voice through the hall way.
"In the living room," I called.
"Mommy, daddy said I have to go to school here and he also said I can't play football. He says I have to play soccer, which is actually called football here. I don't get it, but is it true?" he asked confused.
"Yeah baby its true but we'll talk later okay. Mommy's tired so she's going to take a nap. Why don't you play with Nonna (Grandma) until Nonno (Grandpa) comes home okay?"
"Yeah okay mamma." I leaned down so he could give me a kiss on the cheek.
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As I reached my…our room. Damon was already taking a nap so I tried to sneak out.
"Hey? Lena?" I heard a quiet mumble behind me." I quickly turned around
"Yeah Damon?
"What are you doing up here?" he asked while rubbing his eyes.
"Oh, well, I just was going to lie down for a moment. But I didn't want to wake you. Sorry that I did."
"It's fine so come on we have a few hours before my father comes home." He muttered.
"Oh no it's fine. You sleep" I tried to say but he reached out and pulled me down.
"There that's better" he smirked. Ugg he's so annoying
"No, Damon really!" I started to protest
"Sh, go to sleep" he grumbled. Knowing it was useless to argue I scooted to my end of the bed. Damon had other plans. He pulled me flush against him. Too tired to move I simply laid my head on his pillow and drifted to sleep in his arms….again.
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There we go ch. 8! Schools out… finals are done! But im taking summer school nxt week but only for an hour and a half. I'm so sry about the long wait and im going to try to update either this weekend or next week. You guys now have a preview of why she hates him…or tries to hate him. He left her and Eric…I will elaborate later in the story. Wedding was sad flashback but not all the flashbacks are sad like last ch. was a happy one. Plz review. They keep me going. I loved hearing your thoughts. Love, - delenawolves-
