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Chapter 21
"He didn't say anything about where you were going?" Elena asked as she and Bonnie were sitting in with Caroline helping her get ready.
"No just this box with this gown and a card that asked me to be ready at eight," Caroline smiled. The box had contained a beautiful, white, sleeveless gown with a jeweled empire waistband and a-line skirt of shimmery chiffon. Elena and Rebekah had managed to get her hair into a beautiful updo with delicately placed curls some pinned to look as if they are artfully escaping the coif. She was wearing the bracelet that he had given her for the Mikaelson ball as well.
"I hope you have a really good time tonight," Bonnie smiled.
Klaus walked Caroline out to the driveway of the mansion.
"What are we doing out here?" she asked and he grinned. Right on cue, a beautiful carriage that looked like something out of Cinderella appeared with four white horses. "Oh my god!" Opening the door for her, he helped her in first.
"Your carriage awaits Princess." Kissing her cheek, he grinned. "Don't worry-the driver is your friend Matt." She laughed and smiled at him as the carriage pulled to a start and he put his arm around her to steady her.
"What's your favorite color?" she asked as they rode along. He thought for a moment before smiling at her.
"Blue because of your eyes." She blushed as he asked her, "What's yours love?"
"Amber." She looked and smiled. "For your eyes."
They made some small talk until the carriage stopped and Caroline realized they were at the town square only all the trees were lit up with clear lights and the gazebo in the center was also lit in clear lights. Klaus helped her down from the carriage and walked her to the gazebo. He extended his hand to help her up the steps.
"May I have this dance?" he asked. Caroline smiled.
"There's no music but sure…" As she came into his arms suddenly there was a beautiful waltz being played and Caroline looked out the gazebo to see a string quartet. They played beautiful waltzes for about an hour as Caroline twirled about in Klaus' arms.
"I love the way you dance," he said. "You're so graceful and yet powerful at the same time. You're the same way in life Caroline. It's one of the things I love about you." His words sent shimmers of pleasure through her and Klaus' smile told her he knew just what kind of effect he was having on her.
After about an hour they returned to the carriage and it drove around Mystic Falls a little more before returning to the mansion. As they were approaching the drive he leaned in and kissed her on the lips lightly. Pulling back, he pressed his lips to the corner of her mouth.
"I promise you Caroline Forbes that I will be the best that I can ever possibly be for you."
She had tears in her eyes. "I believe you."
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"Okay here it comes," Stefan said as he appeared carrying two plates. Rebekah sat the accompanying wine glasses in their place and they settled on pillows on the floor in front of the couch with their dinner on the coffee table in front of them.
"It smells fantastic," Rebekah enthused as she inhaled the wonderful smell of Chicken Marsala. As they started eating the movie began. It was an old romantic comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. When the meal had finished Rebekah laid her head casually against his shoulder and soon his arm wrapped around her and he pulled her close.
"You feel good in my arms Rebekah," he whispered gently against her ear. Rebekah's insides thrilled with excitement. Maybe love had found her after all.