Chapter Eleven

Katherine had made Sasha work three weeks of her three month notice before she had relented and said she could go, at the end of the month.

'How can I stand in the way of destiny? Go if you must, but you better be available on the phone if I or your replacement has any questions and I better get an invite to the wedding' she said whilst hugging her.

In that time Damon had been back to the US twice, he and Elena had officially announced to the press that they were no longer together. When asked about his frequent trips to the UK, he had hinted that he might be returning from his next trip to the UK with someone.

They had not told anyone that Sasha was pregnant, until the night before when they had broken the news to her parents. After getting over the initial shock of her getting married and going to live in the US, her mum had surprised her by being over the moon at the idea of another grandchild. It turned out that she had been desperate for another grandchild and had all but despaired of it ever happening, from either her sister or herself.

'Now I have an excuse to come over to visit you in the US as much as I like' she said, whilst Sasha groaned inwardly.

That weekend they had driven down to Kyle's university, to break the news. Sasha had already hinted about some big news and the fact that she had met someone whilst in the US, who had then come to the UK. When they arrived at the campus Sasha asked Damon if he would stay by the car for a few minutes. Then walking to where she could see Kyle sitting against a tree, she took a deep breath.

'Kyle baby, how are you? I'm so glad you were free for dinner this evening'

'Hey mum, don't say baby too loudly, there's a girl I know over there.'

Sitting down opposite him Sasha thought it best to come straight to the point.

'You know I said that I had some news for you, well you know the guy I mentioned that I met in L.A., well he's asked me to marry him.'

'Whoa mum, you just met him, how can you be ready to marry him already. I haven't even met him. Don't you care whether I like him or not?'

'Well actually that's the thing; I sort of know already that you like him. In fact you know quite a bit about him and although you haven't met him in person, I think you'll really get on well.'

Kyle was about to say something in response when he suddenly jumped to his feet, at the same time he was staring over her shoulder.

'Mum you are not going to believe this, but Damon Salvatore is right behind you and walking straight towards us. OMG where's my phone, I have to ask him for a picture, mum have you got any paper, I have to get an autograph.'

Laughing as she stood up, she knew somehow things would be okay. Damon came to stand beside her and smiled his famous lopsided smile, whilst putting his arm around her waist.

'Kyle this as you know is Damon Salvatore' she paused for effect 'the man I am going to marry. Damon this is my son Kyle, a huge fan of yours.'

Damon held his hand out to Kyle and with his mouth wide open in awe, Kyle reached for it.

'Mum are you trying to tell me that you met and fell in love with Damon Salvatore, when you were on holiday and that he dropped everything to follow you across the Atlantic and has persuaded you not only to marry him, but also to give up your job and move back to the US with him?'

Sasha nodded in confirmation as she put her other arm around Kyle and standing between her two favourite men in the world, turned and walked back with them to the car.

At dinner they talked about their plans and the future. Sasha and Damon also told Kyle that he was going to have a baby brother or sister, in a few months.

'Kyle you need to keep this information between us and your grandparents for the time being. When we go back to the US, we need to break the news of our engagement and marriage slowly before mentioning that we're having a baby as well. Also remember, there will always be a place for you with us in L.A. Come and visit us in your holidays or stay here with your grandparents. But when you finish University, you decide whether you want to come to the US to live or stay here.'

The rest of the evening went perfectly and Kyle even got his photo and autograph with Damon. He still couldn't believe that his stepfather was going to be Damon Salvatore, but he swore he'd keep their secret.

As they were saying goodbye, Kyle pulled Sasha aside. Since being a teenager, Kyle had never been one to openly display affection, but now he put his arms around her and said,

'I love you mum and I'm so glad that finally you have found someone to love you, just the way you are. You've been the best mum ever and I just wanted to thank you for everything you've ever done for me. It's your turn now and I know Damon will make you happy.'

With tears in her eyes she hugged Kyle back and said,

'Don't forget the promise you made me years ago, you have to walk me down the aisle when I get married and give me away.'

'That's a promise mum; now get going you two, before you make me cry as well.'


A/N: I know the ending to this chapter is a bit mushy, but I couldn't help myself. Hoping for snow tomorrow, then I can edit & post the last couple of chapters :-) Thanks again for the review.