A/N: Hello my dear readers! We finally reached the ending of Beautiful Stranger. It has been one hell of a ride, but I enjoyed every moment of it. I want thank you all for reviewing, putting this story on your alert and/or favorite list. It means a lot to me that so many people seem to like my writing. It still surprises me every single day.

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Disclaimer: As always, I don't own the vampire diaries, though I consider the plot line as mine.

Epilogue

It had been three months since she'd become the new CEO of the company, she still couldn't believe the directors really chose her, but they did. And now she was living in her own little fairytale with her dream prince, she never thought she could be this happy. Her life had been hard, it had included a lot of obstacles and faults on her department, but in the end, everything turned out to be worth it and she totally loved her new life.

Caroline had quickly become her personal assistant, which included a nice raise for her best friend, one she could use now there was a little Salvatore baby on the way. Indeed, Caroline Salvatore was pregnant and Elena was going to be a godmother… Who'd ever thought this was going to be her future? It was like all her dreams were coming true…now she just had to wait until she was married herself. Damon and she had talked about marriage and children, but he still hadn't proposed. She already knew the day he would, would be the happiest day of her life. She just hoped it'd be sooner rather than later, because she was growing impatient; like usual. She just knew it would be the perfect next chapter of their life together. Marriage, children… she could finally see those things clearly in her future, their future together.

They were now on their much anticipated trip through Europe, it was their third week and they'd be back in Paris in a few hours. She was growing anxious about it, anxious to finally be in the city of love again. They shared so many beautiful memories in Paris and she'd love to re-live them all.

On their trip, they first went to Italy where they stayed for two full weeks with Damon and his family. It had been wonderful and she'd become close friends with Alessia's daughter Maria. She moved to Italy as soon as she turned twenty and she had now a wonderful husband and two baby girls, who were beyond cute by the way, Maria was the love baby of Alessia and her French husband. Elena had been very anxious to finally meet her since Damon had told her a lot of stories about their family. She'd found out that Alessia was much more to Damon than just his mother's best friend, he truly loved her like his own family. She was the mother figure that he had missed in his youth.

She'd also met Damon's niece Felicia, a very kind and loving woman. She'd been surprised by the hospitality of his family, since she was a total stranger to all of them. According to Felicia they were always like that, besides Giuseppe Salvatore of course, everyone was very kind and lovingly. She'd immediately felt comfortable around his family and she really loved his home country. Beautiful didn't seem to come close to what she saw when she looked around. She could now clearly understand why Damon was so fond of his beloved Italy and its food. Although she still hadn't eaten pasta that was more delicious than the one Damon made for her. He simply made the best food on earth.

Over the past month they'd been driving through Europe and visited the most beautiful places she'd ever seen. She truly enjoyed their road trip, who wouldn't, with a great guide as Damon. He talked about each place they visited with such enthusiasm, Elena started to doubt he actually chose to live in the States. They should buy a vacation house for when they came back to visit his relatives, or simply to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

The day before, they'd stayed on a beautiful beach house on the French South coast; it had been her favorite place up until now. The surroundings had been very romantic and she felt like she never wanted to leave the place again. She'd quickly fallen asleep in her boyfriends' arms. Her heart skipped a beat when she thought back of that perfect moment; she'd never felt more loved than right there in Damon's strong arms with the unending see lying at their feet. Her world had been complete in every possible way she could think of.

This whole trip to Europe had been a wonderful idea, she enjoyed every single minute of it and she couldn't wait to see Alessia again and tell her all about their trip. Too bad it was coming to an end, they had two days in Paris left before they had to go back to the States and return to their usual life of working and sleeping. It felt so unfair, she never wanted their holiday to end, but the time went by and she had to return to her job as CEO. She stayed away long enough already, too long even. There would be plenty of work for her when she got back, but at the moment, she didn't care at all. She just enjoyed her holiday with her dream prince.

"You're so quiet," his warm velvet voice asked from besides her, while he kept his eyes on the road. They've been in the car for over three hours now, but they still had a long way to go. They wouldn't arrive in Paris before the dark. She really loved driving with him, it made her feel relaxed and she just loved to watch the surroundings.

"Hm, hm, I'm just thinking," she smiled while laying her head on his shoulder, relaxing against his chest. They'd got used to driving so close together, sometimes when he got too tired she took over and drove herself, but he never found sleep, he always started teasing her instead. Last time she'd almost crashed the car when he started to kiss her neck and trail lower and lower… She'd been furious, but she couldn't stay mad at him for more than a few minutes when he started pouting like a five years old.

"Only happy thoughts, I hope?" he questioned before giving her a quick kiss, trying to keep his eyes on the road. They were lucky the traffic wasn't too crowded and he could give her some of his attention. He hated it when he couldn't play with her in the car; it was always so much fun to tease her. Although he wasn't the only one who clearly liked to tease, when they were in the car, a few days ago she'd just giving him a mind blowing blow-job while he was driving in the dark. He'd never even dared to dream of her doing such a reckless thing, she usually didn't like being impulsive, but he was seeing a whole new side of her during their trip. It made him love her even more than he already did, which was pretty impossible since he already loved her so much. He had to use all his power to keep control over his own body before finally stopping the car and throw her on the backseat of the car to make her his all over again.

He couldn't believe how much their sex life had improved since their road-trip; they had sex every single day, more than once even. They just couldn't seem to get enough of each other. He was wondering how it would be when they will be newlyweds… He was already looking forward to that time in the future.

They talked about marriage a few times during their trip. She'd obviously been trying to give him hints that she wanted him to propose…she'll be so surprised when he actually does. Luckily she hasn't figured out a thing.

Not that she had to worry about if he would propose; she will get a very real proposal and a beautiful ring on top. He was very glad that Caroline had helped him choose one. It surprised him how close friends he became with his sister-in-law, who would've thought he'd ever become friends with Blondie? Not he anyways.

"All happy thoughts," she told him, squeezing his hand in hers. She relaxed again and started looking out of the window, enjoying the environment they were driving through.

Four hours later they drove into the city of love, by now Elena was fast asleep and Damon couldn't help but stare at the beauty next to him, she looked so happy and peaceful when she was asleep. He just hoped he'd make her day complete by asking her to marry him, because tonight was the night, the one he anxiously waited for the past three months.

He'd quickly sent a text to Caroline to tell her they were almost there. She'd texted back that everything was ready and that he doesn't have to worry, just relax and enjoy his night. How fucking fantastic was that? How on earth could he relax while he knew he was going to propose to the love of his life with a dozen of people around them?

He'd never thought he would be this nervous, but he was and he couldn't help it. He just wanted the whole proposal to be perfect so he could make his princess happy. She deserved the best of the best, nothing less and he was afraid he wouldn't be able to give her exactly what she wanted.

He had a strong grip on the wheel, his palms sweaty, knuckles white… Damn, he just had to calm down before he'd freak out. He couldn't blow this; it was too important, impossibly important. Probably the most important thing he'd ever done in his fucking life!

A few minutes later he parked the car close to Allessia's restaurant, the beauty next to him started to stir and he lovingly gave her a kiss on her head. "Wake up sleepyhead," he whispered while she opened her eyes.

"Where are we?" she asked groggily when she yawned and stretched her arms in the air, the movement caused her breasts to lift and a wave of lust went through his spine, so far his attempt to stay calm, he should've know she was going to distract him. He quickly pulled her on his lap and kissed her deeply, wrapping his arms tightly around her frame. Damn her for being so fucking adorable, he really had to keep his hormones in check, especially tonight.

"Close to Alessia's restaurant, she asked me to come and eat with her right away," he smiled before pulling her closer again and kissing her deeply, finally relaxing fully against her body. It was exactly the little reassurance he needed before he would ask her to marry him.

"You're so tense," she remarked, searching his eyes, trying to figure out what was going on.

"Just tired from the long ride," he answered lazily, trying to cover his nerves with a little lie. Although it wasn't entirely a lie, he was indeed tired, but it just wasn't the reason why he was tense. She seemed to accept his explanation and maneuvered herself off his lap and out of the car. He quickly opened the door of the vehicle and walked to the other side of the car to help her out, like a real gentleman.

She just smiled up at him before linking her arm with his and walking towards the restaurant. He stopped when they were right in front of the building, getting nervous all over again, he'd be so glad when all of this will be over. He hadn't even prepared a speech, Caroline had told him to just let his heart speak… easy, right? Not if your heart was hammering in your chest ready to explode.

He took her hand in his end opened the door, taking one last deep breath before stepping over the threshold. A crowded room started cheering and he felt Elena tense up beside him. When he looked down at her, he saw the surprised look on her face, she was practically gawking, her eyes widened.

She couldn't believe it, all her friends and family were standing in front of her, cheering and smiling; what the hell? She could feel her mouth fall open,. The place looked so familiar, almost too familiar…yeah of course she'd been here before, but the decoration was different. It almost looked like…oh god; the place was decorated like the ball room on her eighteenth birthday all those years ago.

Damon had done this for her? But why? Curiously she looked up at him, her eyes still widened from the shock, she looked at him questioning, waiting for a decent explanation for what was happening cause she didn't understand it one bit. Why on earth would all her friends be here and was the place decorated like her eighteenth birthday party? It was then that Damon started speaking and the realization hit her at full force, making her cheeks redden.

"Elena, my sweet, sweet Elena, we met five years ago which turned our entire world upside down. We didn't know what hit us, but before we could realize what was happening we lost contact, although the pain of that departure never faded away, we fought through it and went both our own ways, until our paths crossed again. When I saw you in my office that day, I felt…anger, remembering I was stupid enough to let you go, overwhelmed by your beauty, ashamed for not trying harder to reach you, but most of all, I felt relieved that I won't be living the rest of my life without seeing you again…" he paused a second to take a deep breath and went on, "…I never knew what happiness was until I met you, you are my sunshine on rainy days, you're the light to my darkness and I'll do everything to keep it that way, cause I love every second of it. Fate brought us back together and I love you more than I ever thought was possible, my lovely angel, would you grant me the immense pleasure of making you Mss. Salvatore?

During his speech her eyes had started to get teary and by the end of it she was heavily sobbing, her eyes never leaving his. She couldn't believe he was really asking her to marry him, with all these people around! So when he ended his speech, she had to take a deep breath and whispered a shaky, "Yes, I'd love to become your wife," before pulling him into a passionate kiss, forgetting about the cheering crowd behind them.

He never fell more relieved in his life than when she spoke the magical word 'yes'. When her lips touched his, the fire went through his veins and he forgot about everything and everyone besides the angel in his arms. Even Caroline's high itched voice went unnoticed.

When they finally broke apart, Elena was heavily blushing and looking at her friends and family, Damon had just enough time to put the diamond engagement ring on her finger before they both were pulled to different corners of the room by people who wanted to congratulate them. A big smile was plastered on both their faces.

After a few minutes Elena finally had the time to talk to her best friend.

"Oh my gosh Elena, I'm so happy for you!" Caroline squealed while pulling her into a hug.

"Me too," she smiled before looking her friend in the eye. "How much of this was your work?" she questioned.

"Not much, the idea was practically Damon's, I just helped to realize it. So, what do you think of your ring?" the woman asked smiling, truly happy for her best friend.

"It's gorgeous, really, just perfect. Did Damon chose it?" she asked shyly, still overwhelmed by what was happening, she couldn't believe it, she was engaged! Damon Salvatore was her fiancée and soon she'd be called Elena Salvatore! Damn, she liked the sound of it.

"He did, he thought it was perfect when he saw it, so we bought it right away. I must say I was impressed by his amazing choice, didn't think he had it in him," the woman joked.

"We?" she said surprised, putting Damon and Caroline together in a 'we' sounded pretty weird to her.

"Yep, we've worked wonderfully together for the past three months, who would've thought, right?"

"You could say that," she smiled. Suddenly she felt two strong arms around her waist, pulling her close to a muscled chest she immediately recognized. Her head fell back and she lazily smiled up, "Hello baby," feeling content.

"Hello my beautiful fiancée, enjoying our engagement party?" he smirked, loving the way fiancée sounded, much better than just girlfriend.

She just nodded before turning around and tiptoeing until her lips reached his to kiss him. He easily lifted her up, bringing her legs around his waist. "I think it's time for a goodbye," he smirked at Caroline. "You'll be able to host the rest of the party on your own, right?" he asked, immediately turning his attention back to the beauty in his arms, not able to wait any longer to take her to bed.

"Already? You two haven't been at your own party for more than an hour!" Caroline exclaimed.

"Duty calls," he smiled, as Elena started leaving wet, warm kisses down his throat, eagerly waiting to go upstairs. They were both lost in their own little world.

"Have fun, although I don't think you'll need it!" she yelled behind them, shaking her head. Jesus, they were even worse than Stefan and she on their wedding night.

The happy couple just smirked and went upstairs together. Never in her life had Elena felt so happy, ready to start her new life with her own beautiful stranger, who will soon be her husband.

END

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