Damon was beyond fed up , he should be at home celebrating the best year of his life but instead he's stuck working with the most annoying client he has ever encountered.
"Mrs Jones , I assure you we are in the process of reviewing your manuscript but at this moment we are unable to give any feedback." He pressed leaning back to rub his forehead .
Sheila Jones was a well known writer that has been a client of his company for many
Years of her career , she was far too
Pushy and irrational for Damon's liking .
"Yes Mr Salvatore , you have repeatedly told me this however, I still need to know whether or not you believe this is as good as my other works ! Please keep me informed .. that's if I'm still alive by the time you get round to it!" She huffed , standing abruptly and existing the room.
"God that bitch is the most obsessive person you will ever meet! Man I have no idea how you dealt with her." Alaric laughed plonking himself on the desk in front of his friend.
"I just want to get this day over with already I need to see my girl! God I hate that I'm working our anniversary.." Damon sighed rubbing his eyes as Alaric patted his back sympathetically .
"Well there's only one hour left ! You can do this my man!" Alaric cheered before walking out into his small office area.
Damon groaned before pressing his head into the cool glass of his office desk. God he couldn't wait to have his arms around the love of his life , he was stressed to the max.
Finally after an hour , a very long one that dragged so very much . Damon was finally outside of his door .
"Honey , I'm home!" He called smirking to himself .
"In the kitchen babe!" Elena shouted as she finished fixing her dressed in the mirror .
"Explain to me again why we don't have a mirror in our bedroom , but we do in our kitchen?" Damon questioned his eyebrows raised .
"The kitchen has better lighting !" Elena replied smacking her lips together before reaching over to peck him softly on the mouth.
"Mmm I missed you baby." He said softly.
"Mmm Okies hot stuff ! Go get ready I'm starved and our reservations at 6:40 ." Elena laughed pulling away and pushing him towards the bedroom .
Damon quickly changed into something dressy casual, his classic black button down with blue jeans .
"Right lets go angel face !" Damon chirped grabbing Elena's hand . Before quickly remembering his gift was in his top draw.
"Waittt! Sorry baby forgot you present one sec!" He said as Elena stared at him as if he was crazy.
"Oh okay then.." Elena said laughing softly as she grabbed her jacket and gifts. The butterflies in her stomach intensified by 100 when Damon returned with his jacket in hand and lead them to the door.
There was no doubt in her mind that Damon would love this child.. it's just a baby is a lot to take on especially when your relationship is fairly new .
"What's got you so on edge?." Damon questioned and he climbed into the drivers seat of their car.
"Hmm? Oh nothing just thinking about things .. college and stuff ." She replied picking her nails .
"Oh! So you're thinking of going back soon I take it ?" Damon asked his eyes still on the road .
"Yeah, as soon as I can.." which is in another 2 years at the least , she added quietly in her head .
"Here we are ! Let's go ... baby?" Damon's voice snapped her out of her thoughts .
"Oh sorry , I'm all over the place today ." She said softly linking her arm with his as she leaned on him for support.
"I know baby. Don't apologise we all have out off days don't worry ." He answered softly kissing her forehead.
They walked inside and gave over their name of reservation and soon they where seated . Damon could feel his nerves begin to set in. He had been planning on proposing for the last 4 weeks and now the moment had come , his whole plan was becoming a blur in his whirlwind of worries.
"Hi! Can I get you too anything or do you need some more time ?" A small blonde waitress spoke snapping him out of his small daze.
"Oh! Can I just get a orange juice with a medium raw steak ." Elena spoke sweetly .
"And I'll take a beer with a red wine lasagna please ." He added smiling as the waitress smiled and left to fetch their drinks .
"Can you believe it's been a year.. I mean I know I say this all the time but it really has been the best." Elena said reaching for his had. Across the table .
"Yeah I know .. now that you mention it , I seriously can't thank-you enough for this year . You've changed everything for me and in all honesty I couldn't of done anything I have done this past year without you." Damon spoke softly , sniffing lightly as he began to choke up .
"Baby? Damon , are you crying ?" Elena whispered rubbing his hand .
"Maybe ... a little yeah ." He chuckled kissing her hand .
"You're so cute , i can't wait to see your face when you get your presents ." Elena Giggled .
About twenty minutes later the food had arrived and the couple was nearly stuffed but decided it would be best to leave enough room for a sweet desert.
"That was incredible as always!" Damon sighed as Elena giggled .
"That's why it's our favourite place! Now are you ready for presents ." Elena spoke softly reaching into her purse to pull out a card and small wrapped box .
"I guess I'm opening first ." Damon laughed .
"Yeah.. go ahead ." Elena said nervously.
Damon smiled before slowing unwrapping the small gift , inside was a beautiful personalised watch .. that In all honestly confused the hell out him . All that was written was a small date with a dash afterwards ... then nothing .
"It's gorgeous babe , but what's with the date ... it's not the date we got together ?" He asked puzzled.
"Open the card .." she smiled . Damon raised an eyebrow and slowly opened up the silver envelope to reveal a gorgeous gold and black anniversary card. He was still confused as hell but all the disappeared the second he opened the card and a small black and white photo was staring up at him .
"A-are you? Are we .." Damon stuttered as he read through the card . His heart fluttering at the loving words Elena had wrote . Finally he allowed a small tear to run down his cheek at the two little words 'baby bean" .
"Congratulations daddy." Elena smiled tearfully as Damon's smile lite up His entire face.
"This is insane! How far along are you?" He asked kissing her knuckles repeatedly.
"I'm 12 weeks , that means I'm past the safety mark ... we can tell whoever we want whenever we want." She sniffed rubbing her smudged eyeliner.
Damon couldn't believe how utterly perfect this scene was . It was the right time to get down on one knee and ask the love of his life and his child to be apart of his life forever.
"Well I guess I should go ahead and do this so .." he stood up and mad his way over to Elena before getting Down on one knee .
"Elena Gilbert, you're not only my love . You're my best friend , my soulmate and the mother of our child ! You have made my dull life so much brighter and special and I can't thank-you enough for everything you have done to help me become who I am today . This past year has been the best of my life and I can't wait for the chance to tell our baby the story from the beginning... so what do you say will you help finish this fairytale and marry me Miss Gilbert?" By the time he had finished the whole restaurant was silent and Elena and himself had tears flowing freely down both of their faces .
"Yes ! Of course I will mr Salvatore." Elena giggled holding her hand out shakily. He slowly slipped the gorgeous diamond on to her perfectly delicate finger before pressing his lips to hers as the people around them clapped and cheered.
"I love you so much Damon Salvatore."
"I love you more Elena Gilbert."