Chapter Ten
Bonnie, Lucy and Caroline were at the table having breakfast. It's been two days since Bonnie was discharged from the hospital and since Caroline moved in with them. Caroline still grieves the death of her mum but having something to do helped.
Today they would be going shopping to get things for the nursery. Paints, clothes, pram and everything else needed. Lucy made the design for the nursery, Caroline would make them a reality and Bonnie choose the colors needed for the nursery.
"Have you thought of names for the baby yet?" Caroline asked as she stuffed her mouth with food.
"Yea, Esmёe. It means beloved" Bonnie said looking at Lucy who smiled and winked at her.
"Its a very beautiful name and we can call her Ez for short or Mimi" Caroline said smiling.
"Yea, definitely or we can use both" Lucy told them.
Picking up her plate Caroline said "So, where do we start from? Do we shop for clothes first, bottles and stuff or paints and furnitures?"
"I think paint and furnitues first" Lucy said picking up her plate and Bonnie's.
"You guys decide, I don't mind either way. I'm ok with whatever you two decide and Care, there is something you need to know if you're gonna be involved then I don't want to keep you in the dark or put your life at risk" Bonnie said.
Caroline turned to Bonnie confused as to what Bonnie meant. Lucy patted her on the back and motioned for her to sit as she and Bonnie sat at the kitchen island.
Bonnie filled her in on all that had happened in the prison world and in the present. She told her about the dreams and the battle ahead for her and her baby. She also told her about Damon being the father.
Stunned by the revelation, Caroline hugged Bonnie " I've been wallowing in self pity while you've been dealing with all this stuff. I'm so sorry Bonnie, really sorry and Damon, I...I really didn't see that coming".
Smiling Bonnie said " Me either but it did happen".
"I spoke with Elena, she's going to take the cure and plans on leaving mystic falls also, she believes you're the reason Damon broke up with her".
" Of course she'd think that because Damon can't think for himself, so I coaxed him into breaking up with her but I'm happy she's doing what she feels is right. Even after everything that has happened, i just wanted her to be happy and I'm glad she is or going to be happy. She wasn't just my best friend but also my sister and i wish her well" Bonnie said.
"I know you do and always will because you're good Bonnie, its who you are" Caroline said.
Smiling sadly at Caroline and Lucy, Bonnie said "Is it weird if I ask to have some blood Care?"
"Sure, I guess the vampire part of the baby needs blood" Caroline said passing Bonnie her mug of blood.
"You know apart from Klaus' baby, yours is the other vampire human baby except yours will be more vampire than Klaus'" Lucy said.
Nodding, Bonnie said "You know I never thought of that. Can I have more please?"
"Sure but do you think having more after that is wise? You don't want a ripper for a daughter because it runs in the Salvatore's bloodline" Caroline said taking the cup off of Bonnie.
"Right, we should leave then if we want to get it all done today and we can start working on the nursery tomorrow".
"We should, we have to meet up with my friend on Thursday to hear what they found out and start working out strategies. Shall we?" Lucy asked
"We shall" Bonnie and Caroline replied and they all walked out of the house locking the door behind them.
The Mystic Falls Library
Damon and Stefan walked from aisle to aisle inside of the library picking up every book they see on babies and pregnancy.
Turning to Stefan, Damon said "They wouldn't have a book on supernatural babies, would they?"
Shaking his head, Stefan said "You should go ask, I'm sure it'll make for an interesting conversation".
"Or you could just call Klaus up and get information from him, I'm sure he'll make an exception just for you".
"Yea, and you two could bond over a cup of tea and talk about life as a father or about how your fathers suck which would be quite interesting. Giuseppe did kill you and his father tried to kill him which was a big fail, so you definitely won in that department" Stefan said.
"True, I never thought we'd have so much in common or that I'd have one up on him...oh wait, if you really think about it though, he won the father killing thing. His father did kill him to make him a vampire and so did mine, except he didn't know I was going to become a vampire and he did not spend a thousand year chasing me because he can't be resurrected. Klaus won in every department hands down and you both also have things in common" Damon said.
Stefan took another book from the shelve and said "How? I don't kill for no reason except when I'm on human blood".
"Yea but you both slept with Caroline. How was sex with human less Caroline though?" Damon asked.
Throwing a book at Damon he said "Shut up Damon, you should know since you slept with her too. Thinking about it really, you slept with elena and her best friends and then knocked one up. Shame on you Damon.
Damon examined the book Stefan threw at him before saying "What can I say? They all love me and apparently I've got super sperm. Not only I'm a sex god, I'm also a baby making machine. They should make vampire contraceptive".
"Ok, I think this should do" Stefan said looking at the pile of books in his hands.
"This is a lot of book Stefan".
"But if we get serious with it, we'll be done in no time. Come on, we don't have all of eternity" Stefan said.
"Actually we do except if we get killed before then".
"Yea because the baby will wait that long" Stefan said and sat at a table at the end of the library.
They both got started without wasting time. There's only a little time left and this for Damon is a step towards redemption and all he can do now is be hopeful.
The Mall
The three girl walked into the nursery furniture shop looking around. Everything looked really beautiful, making it hard for them to be decisive. They argued over everything because they wanted different thing but in the end, Bonnie told them she'd be the one to make the final call.
Bonnie picked out the crib, drawers, closet and chest for the nursery which got the approval of both Lucy and Caroline. They paid for it and it will be delivered to the house later on in the evening.
They went to the clothing store, picked really cute blankets, socks, shoes, pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, onesies and tights. They visited the paint shop next, bought white, light blue, green, brown, pink, purple and grey paints with ready made stencils of a tree, leafs and roses.
Bonnie was hungry, so they decided to take a break and eat in the café opposite the clothing store.
"I'm so hungry I could eat the entire shop" Bonnie said sitting down.
"It's understandable considering you're eating for two and you could eat like no one. I always wonder how you never put on weight because if it were me, I'd be obese" Caroline said.
Laughing Bonnie said "I have a really fast metabolism and there are no fat people in my family, I think. Well, you never have to worry about getting fat anymore because you are going to remain young and beautiful forever".
Frowning Lucy said "You say that like it's a good thing, she's never going to have a baby, will probably never get married except if she marry a vampire or werewolf or both and she will have to keep moving from one place to another".
"You know I use to worry about those things but now, I prefer being a vampire to being human. I was unsure of myself, insecure and scared but now, I'm confident and I know who I am. I can take care of myself, I'm fast and I've a hot body that'll still be hot for years to come. I don't mind not having a kid, I never wanted one of my own, that was Elena's dreams and now she can make her dreams come true" Caroline said.
They finished their food, paid and walked out to finish shopping. Lucy saw Elena with someone she doesn't know walk out of the clothing store they were in before.
Lucy turned to Bonnie and Caroline and said "Speak of the devil and he shall appear".
Bonnie and Caroline turned around and saw Elena with Jo who Bonnie never had the opportunity to meet.
"Is that Alaric's girlfriend?" Bonnie asked Caroline.
"Yep, I guess they had the same thing in mind as us" Caroline replied.
Elena and Jo saw them as they were about to turn around and walk away.
Waving a hand, Jo said " Caroline, hi and how are you?".
Half smiling Caroline said "Fine thanks, you?" and walked over to them with Bonnie and Lucy behind.
"Jo this is Bonnie and Lucy, you guys never did meet" Caroline introduced them to each other.
Putting out her hand to Jo, Bonnie said "Hi and congratulations on your engagement and baby".
"Thanks and congratulations to you too" Jo said shaking Bonnie's hand.
Lucy shook Jo's hand and congratulated her as well.
"Hi Lena" Bonnie said.
"Hey, you look hmmn..."
"Pregnant?" Bonnie finished for Elena.
"That and I was going to say you look good. Hey Care, Lucy" Elena said.
"Hey Lena" Caroline said hugging her.
"Elena" Lucy said back.
"Can we talk?" Bonnie directed at Elena.
"Now is not a good time, Jo and I came to get something and we have to head back fast, so many things to get done" Elena said.
"Okay, see you around and nice to meet you Jo" Bonnie said.
"Same here" Lucy said.
"Nice to meet you both as well. See you around Caroline and you guys are invited to my bachelorette and wedding" Jo replied.
"See you and thanks for the invite" Bonnie said as she walked away following Lucy and Caroline.
They did the rest of the shopping, put the bags into the car and drove back home exhausted. Bonnie slept all through the ride back home while Lucy and Caroline sang to the songs played on the radio.
The Boarding House
Damon and Stefan sat Down on the couch with a glass of bourbon in hand. They've been studying pregnancy and baby books all morning till mid afternoon. They came home to rest and will be visiting the Bennett's house later but now, they'll relax and have a glass or two of bourbon.
"I hate books, I feel like a nerd after all that reading" Damon said.
"Shocking" Stefan relied sarcastically.
"I like you better when you're broody St Stefan not now that you're half saint and half ripper but you're fun sort of".
"Is that a compliment? I guess being a father does change you and in your case, it's a good thing".
"Hahaha Stefan".
"Did you tell Alaric you're going to be a daddy too?"
"Not yet".
"Well you can tell him now, that is if Elena hasn't told him yet" Stefan said going up into his room.
"Where are you going? What happened to I got your back Bro" Damon asked.
"With Bonnie and the baby, not with Alaric. He's your friend not mine" Stefan said as he closed the door behind him.
"Typical" Damon said to himself.
He turned around just as Alaric opened the door and walked him. He got a new glass, poured some bourbon into it and offered it to Alaric.
"Hey buddy, did Jo lose the key to your cage?" Damon asked.
"Very funny Damon, too bad they're still working on yours. When were you planning on telling me?" Alaric replied taking a sip of his drink.
"I had to let it sink in first and do some thinking considering I almost killed her and the baby".
"What?"
"I guess Elena omitted that part. Bonnie and I had a bit of disagreement and I lost it. She was hospitalised and got discharged two days ago. I hate myself for it and now, I just want to do whatever I can to fix things between us and maybe one day she'll forgive me".
"I can't believe you'd do that Damon, when are you going to learn to contain yourself. Bonnie doesn't deserve that, after everything she's been through and all she's done for us all especially you, I'm disappointed. You don't try to kill your friends because they make you angry or kill them at all. If she never forgive you, I won't be surprise because there's only so much a person can take. You are the reason her grams is dead, you are the reason her mum is a vampire and you tried to kill her again?" Alaric said.
"I know that okay, you don't have to remind me because I remember. No one will ever let me forget, not even Bonnie herself. I messed up and I keep messing up, but I'll fix this I promise. I have to fix it not only for me but for the baby too. Every time I close my eyes, it's all I see now. The horror and betrayal in her eyes as she crashed into the wall unable to stop herself, it was all me, I did that and I will fix it as long as it takes, I will fix it" Damon promised.
"I don't know if you can but you can try, that's just too much to swallow or to forgive and forget. You can never forget that, neither will Bonnie because every time she sees her child she'll be reminded of what you almost took from her and you'll be reminded of how you almost ended that little baby, your child. Congratulations nonetheless and hopefully when she finally give you a chance again, you don't screw it up" Alaric said.
"I won't. How's Elena?"
"Sad you ended things with her but she'll be fine, she's stronger than she gives herself credit for".
"I just want her to be okay and even though I took so long in doing the right thing, I did in the end before it was too late".
"Did you do it because you knew Bonnie was having your baby?"
"No, I've been battling myself since Bonnie got back and gave me the cure. I was just too selfish to do the right thing but after she found out about Jo's pregnancy and she started to think about the future she would never have, I decided it was time to stop being selfish and be selfless".
"You did well Damon and she knows it too, she's just being stubborn".
"That she is and she's really bad with helping when things get rough" Damon laughed.
"Yep, her problem solving skill is as bad as a toddlers. Have you spoken to Bonnie yet?"
"No but I will later, hopefully she'd want to talk to me and that is if Lucy does not kill me first" Damon said.
"Is there anyone who doesn't want you dead?"
"There has to be, I just haven't met them yet" Damon said.
They talked about sport and other things for an hour until Alaric left to go home because Jo would need his help when she gets back.
Damon called Stefan down so they could head over to Bonnie's house to see if she's okay and if she needed help.
Grams House
The girls all sat in front of the house enjoying the themselves after an exhausting shopping trip. Bonnie was still wearing her white thigh length shirt dress from earlier with a gold belt demarcating her big belly from her boobs while Caroline wore a body hugging skinny blue jeans with a yellow tank top and Lucy wore a patterned flare mini skirt with a white strap crop top. They had set up a table with bowls of potato crisps, chunky chocolate cookies and sliced fruits with two jugs of cold lemonade and three glass cups.
They ate and drank talking about the new episode of vikings while waiting for the delivery man to deliver the furnitures they ordered.
"I think Rollo is going to marry the princess" Bonnie said.
Caroline took a bite from the cookie she was holding "I think so too but I'm sad Ragner is dead, I wasn't ready for his death. I'm really going to miss seeing him in the next episode".
"At least he'll get to be with Athlestine and maybe even plan a raid in heaven" Lucy laughed.
"Its here" Caroline said.
Looking about her Lucy asked "What is?"
Bonnie got up and walked down the stairs "The delivery van".
Caroline smiled "Wow, that's impressive. Did you read my mind?"
"No, its my witchy intuition".
Lucy patted Bonnie in the back "Well done cuz".
The delivery van was parked in front of the house and the driver got out.
"Hello ladies" he said.
"Hi handsome" Lucy flirted.
Bonnie shook her head at her "Lucy".
"What? He's handsome" Lucy said matter of factly.
"Why, thank you and you ladies all look gorgeous especially you" He said smiling at Lucy.
"Okay, I think we should start now" Bonnie said stepping in between Lucy and the delivery guy.
He laughed and took all of their purchase out of the van.
"Where do you want it?" He asked.
"Right in here..." Bonnie started.
"No, can you give us a second please" Lucy smiled at the guy.
"Sure" and he walked away to give them space.
"Did I do something wrong?" Bonnie asked.
"No, i just thought we can do it ourselves because we can't invite in just anyone. We have to be really careful Bonnie, extremely careful" Lucy said.
Bonnie nodded in understanding "Okay, thanks Luc".
She told the delivery guy to leave them all on the front porch and that they will take care of it themselves.
Raising a brow, the delivery guy said "Not trying to be offensive but this stuff is heavy".
"None taken, help is on the way" Bonnie said.
"Is it?" Lucy asked confused.
Smiling Bonnie called out the intruders "Right Stefan". Distastefully she added "Damon".
Damon and Stefan walked up to them half smiling.
"Hey Caroline, Lucy and you look great Bonnie, you all do" Stefan complimented.
Damon looked at Bonnie like he was studying an unknown script or just saw something alien. He had seen her at the hospital but not that well. She had put on weight, not in a fat way and her boobs were bigger, so is her belly. She looked good though, pregnancy really suit her not that he's seen that many pregnant women. She was smoking hot for a pregnant woman and smells divine too. Did she always look this good? She looks like a Greek goddess except she's wearing a shorter dress.
Bonnie coughed "uhn uhm".
"Hi" he said feeling like he just got caught with his hand in a cookie jar.
Bonnie gave him the "do I look like I care look" and moved away.
"Where did you guys come from cause I didn't see anyone coming?" The delivery guys asked.
"That's because they were playing hide and seek except they suck at hiding. Thanks for your help, see you around and bye" Bonnie said to the delivery guy.
"Thank you" Lucy and Caroline said together.
"My pleasure, see you around Lucy" he said as he got into the van and drove away.
Turning to the Stefan and Damon, Lucy said " What are you waiting for? Chop chop, these boxes aren't going to lift themselves".
Stefan and Damon got to work as Lucy, Bonnie and Caroline sat down, ate and drank lemonade while watching the sunset.
"Nice evening, is it not?" Lucy asked.
"Definitely is" Caroline and Bonnie replied.
Someone hidden behind a bush, watched the scene in anger and disbelief. "I was going to let it go" the person thought but now the battle line has been drawn.
I just want to say thank you once again for your love and I hope you're enjoying the story so far. Please review and let me know your thoughts. Lots of Love, Lybhi