I only just realized that i changed POV in the last chapter at the end. So sorry guys. I've reread this chapter to make sure I don't do it again. But if i do please let me know. I don't have a beta so i have to check these things myself.
"You bought my breakfast and now you want to buy me dinner?" Nikki asks raising an eyebrow at Elijah
"Yes" He nods a small smile lifting the corner of his lips
Nikki shakes her head with a sigh realizing she wasn't going to be getting out it soon and indicates for Elijah to lead her on. The two of them had walked around New Orleans for what seemed like a full day when it fact it was only five hours. Nikki's belly rumbling ten minutes ago had sparked an argument over who was buying dinner, with a sigh Nikki realizes she gave in too easy.
"You do know it's the 21st century and women can buy their own food" she jokes "And I'm a 21st century woman so i was brought up with those beliefs"
"Yes i do know that Miss O'Connor but I am old fashioned and believe that the man should always pay the bill"
"Remind me how you happen to be single again" she laughs "With chivalry like that you should have women trying to kick down your door"
Elijah laughs and throws her a look which stops her dead in her tracks, his brown eyes had darkened with an emotion she couldn't register, the heat of his gaze causing a small blush to fill her cheeks.
"I haven't found the right woman yet"
She nods, her voice no longer working and walks forward prompting Elijah to carry on walking. Her breaths are slightly labored as she tries to ignore the way his gaze had made her feel. She felt like a teenager with a crush and it was confusing her immensely. The two walk in silence before Elijah stops outside of a quaint restaurant, the smells emitting from inside the Victorian building causing Nikki's stomach to rumble. Elijah laughs at the sound and holds out his arm to let her walk in first.
As she enters a waiter comes over and asks them to follow him, he leads them to a two person table near the back, the wall behind their table completely glass giving them a gorgeous view of the French Quarter harbor. Nikki smiles as Elijah holds out her chair before sitting down allowing him to tuck her in. He floats around the table and sits opposite her before taking the menu's off the waiter.
"I never knew this place existed" Nikki murmurs
The building was mostly glass telling Nikki it had been recently updated but the rest of the building had that old Victorian feel. The walls were painted a soft grey with red and white accents making it feel very warm and homely. The chatter of the customers creating a quiet hum which was rather comfortable. Nikki smiles gently before lowering her eyes to the menu, she notices the prices and her eyes widen.
"We are splitting the bill" she states looking over her menu at Elijah who just smirks
"No we are not"
"Yes we are"
"Miss O'Connor I offered to buy you dinner and that is what i am going to do. I am not put off by the price nor can you make me"
She huffs at his wordings and lowers her eyes back to the menu, that was something she hated. She had always been someone to argue her point and never back down, yet twice today she had given in to Elijah, she had allowed him to get his own way. Her thoughts return to one of the dreams she had had, where past her and past Elijah had been talking.
Past Elijah had swore that he would give Nicolette anything she required no matter the consequence or what it took to get her what she wanted. In a way it reminded Nikki of their current situation, she was giving in to Elijah and allowing him to feed her, allowing him to get her food. She knew it was a different situation but to her it felt the same.
The waitress walks over and Nikki reluctantly orders, her eyes notice the slight smirk on Elijah's lips and she feels more anger seep into her body. Shaking her head to clear the thoughts she turns to look out the window and at the scenery, anything to calm her mind.
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Nikki had to admit, be it begrudgingly but dinner with Elijah was nice, he taught her the different wines that go along with certain meats and also told her stories of foods and cultures around the world. She lapped it up like a dog starved of water, his wordings allowing her to picture the places in her mind and almost taste the foods on her tongue.
The two of them were currently heading towards Elijah's home, Nikki's arm once again tucked into the crook of Elijah's elbow. Neither of them talking as they enjoyed the night air, the food settling in their stomachs.
"Could i maybe tempt you with a drink at my place" Elijah asks softly as they stop outside the cafe they met this morning"It's just you are excellent company and I would like to keep it a little longer"
"With smooth words like that, how could I deny you" Nikki smirks "Lead the way"
Elijah leads her across the block to the place she knew was once called the compound, Marcel used to live there but apparently it would seem Elijah and his family do now. He lead her through the large wooden doors and into the courtyard. She had to admit it was beautiful in an old rugged way, the concrete added texture when mixed with the dark wood and natures vines.
"This way ma'am"
Nikki giggles at Elijah's chivalry and follows him up the stairs and through a pair of double doors which led to a large sitting area, a bar tucked into one corner whilst one of the walls was covered with a large bookcase. Her feet take her over to it and her eyes scan the book spines, her eyes widening slightly as she sees how old some of the books look.
"So who is the bookworm"
"Both me and Niklaus enjoy the occasional book"
Nikki nods "can't say i do. I get bored after a while"
She turns and walks over to one of the couches dropping down as Elijah walks over with a tumbler or whiskey, thanking him she takes a sip as he sits on the couch opposite me.
"So I'm curious, you said earlier you hadn't met the right woman yet" she starts feeling brave "You were lying weren't you"
Elijah looks at her his eyes widening slightly as he takes a small sip of his drink, lowering the glass he swallows softly, his eyes never leaving Nikki.
"What makes you think I was lying"
"The look on your face" she shrugs "It just read lie to me"
"You would be correct" Elijah sighs
"So what is the real reason you are single" she questions "You're not gay are you"
Elijah laughs shaking his head "No I am not gay. I..I was married once but she died and no one I've met yet is anything like her"
"But wouldn't she want you to be happy?"
"Maybe" Elijah shrugs "We never really talked about what would happen if one of us died leaving the other alone"
"Did she become a vampire like you" Nikki questions hoping it sounds innocent, she needed answers and this seemed like the best way to get them
"Yes she did, but she was different"
"Different how?"
"Do you know about Niklaus being a hybrid"
"Yeah Davina filled me in"
"My wife was one also. When my mother made us vampires she created Niklaus and Nicolette's hybrid side"
Nikki gulps slowly hoping Elijah didn't notice her stiffen at the name "But she died?"
"My mother cursed her to live a life as human, unloved and unhappy and then when she died to be reborn and do it all over again. Not once knowing who or what she was"
"Sounds lonely"
"That was my mother's intention"
Nikki notes the bitterness in Elijah's voice and lowers her eyes to the floor. Questions ran through her mind, did he know she was his reincarnated wife. Was she his reincarnated wife. What was the reason behind her dreams, could he help with her dreams. Questions that she needed answers to but at the same time she was scared of finding out, so instead she decides to pry slowly, Elijah's openness being something she didn't account for but was going to use it to it's full extent.
"So what would happen if you found her"
"She could only return to be if she broke the curse, wanted to break the curse"
Nikki nods and realizes a normal person wouldn't question anything to lets it slide. Taking a sip of her whiskey she tries to think of something else to say.
"What was she like"
Elijah smiles fondly and looks at the wall behind Nikki as though he was lost in his thoughts, she thought he probably was.
"She was a firecracker but at the same time so loving. We didn't marry because we were in love, we married because we had to but i grew to love her and I hoped she had grown to love me too."
"She loved all my siblings as though they were her own, not once doubting any of them but she was closest to Niklaus, they could have been twins. When we all changed and they activated their hybrid side that bond grew stronger due to them being different"
"I'm sorry Elijah" she whispers
"It's okay" he replies shaking his head "It's ancient history"
She chuckles at the words and looks down at her lap, the look on his face as he remembered his wife was the same way 'Elijah' had looked in her dream. She was really starting to get confused and knew she needed answers soon or she was going to loose her god damn mind.
END NOTE - SOO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG TO POST. AND THAT IT'S SO SHORT. I LOST ALL IDEAS FOR THE STORY SO IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO GET SOME IDEAS GOING.
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