Note : LJ, Julie Plec and a whole bunch of people own TVD not me.

Chapter 29

Steeling herself mentally, she opened her door ready to battle the force that was Elijah. However she wasn't about to get her wish as the only person or in this case vampire lounging around was Kol.

He smirked as his eyes fell upon her.

Kol : "Fizaaaa…. you're sight for sore eyes. Are you looking for Elijah? He'll be back soon enough."

Feruza : "Thank you Kol. Kol…. how is it that you speak Bulgarian so fluently? In fact every member of your family seems to speak several languages."

Kol : "Sit Fiza…..I don't bite..no I wont bite YOU. Join me for a glass of wine? I promise you my brother only buys the best."

Feruza : "I have not had much wine before...Kol but I will join you."

Kol : "Your mother's Turkish isn't she? I know you've had a sheltered life Fiza but that doesn't necessarily mean its bad. We've been around longer than the average vampire Fiza, all that time would have been a waste if we had not put it to good use. Nik, Klaus had us chasing your aunt Katerina all over Bulgaria. I spent a fair bit of time in your country before I was DAGGERED!

Feruza : "You know Katerina….tell me about her, please."

Kol : "I can see why you're so curious about her and between us, I really don't know what all the secrecy is about."

Feruza : "Tell me about Katerina and your brother….."

Kol : (smirking widely)" ahhhh..now we have it. Honestly, Katerina was fun; she was born in the wrong time Fiza. She didn't take well to being tied down. I don't blame her for running away from Bulgaria. Actually I quite liked her but Katerina wasn't very smart in those days. As I said, she was fun, the life of the party, spunky, extremely pretty just like you and she knew it. She thought she could weave her silken web around Klaus but in reality she was his pawn.

Fiza, Klaus is no respecter of persons and he played Katerina like a fiddle. He does it to all of us Fiza.. Elijah is a good man/vampire if you prefer; he's not the type to wear his heart on his sleeve but when he loves, it is deeper than any ocean..

I do know Klaus nearly killed Elijah when Katerina ran away, even before that, they had numerous arguments over Katerina. Elijah would have done anything to save Katerina. Did he love her? I know he truly cared for her. Was it love? I don't know Fiza…"

Feruza : "Were they very close…."

Kol : "Intimate you mean? No, Elijah is stickler for propriety and besides your dear aunty Katerina was anticipating the marriage bed, not a roll in a haystack. I did feel sorry for her, Klaus had her wrapped up in a fairy tale, she really thought he was going to marry her."

Feruza : "What about Tatia? I know both your brothers were in love with her."

Kol : "I would say you and Tatia resemble each other the most. Tatia was …. She wanted the simple pleasures in life. A husband, a good provider, a loving family. That's all she ever wanted, she was like you Fiza; quiet but firm in her beliefs. She would have done anything for her family, she was very maternal, she CARED fiza..

She didn't deserve to die ….I doubt if Nicklaus ever loved her, he just wanted his way. You might not believe it but Nik, Klaus was a heartbreaker in those days. He had every girl in the village chasing him except Tatia. Tatia was fond of him but love…..As for Elijah, he was prepared to marry her. Mom and daddy dearest weren't too happy about that. It was the only time he ever rebelled against Mikhael, my father and I don't believe Mikhael ever forgave him for that...

Fiza….I know you have some….feelings perhaps for Elijah?

Fiza, you're not second best. If so my brother would have fallen for Elena. NO..he sees something in you Fiza."

Feruza : "Thank you Kol but I can't help feeling that your brother sees Tatia or Katerina when he looks at me."

Kol : "You're wrong Fiza… I know my brother and Fiza if I may so so…Elijah still cares for you that's what's upsetting him. He didn't want you to fall for Klaus."

Feruza : "But I didn't! Klaus, Niko, Nik, I don't know who he really is! The Niko I knew was just amusing, he made things a little livelier. Now I don't want him near me at all! I certainly wasn't in love with him."

Kol : "Hey, hey Fiza….I believe you. Trust me I'm well aware of Nik's tricks. Talk to him Fiza… I mean Elijah."

Feruza : "Again thank you Kol. I mean it, thank you for telling me the truth. Kol, I know I'm pushing it but why, why does Rebekah hate the doppelgangers?"

Kol : (Laughing out loudly)" Fiza, I'm surprised! That's an easy one, Jealousy. In a house full of men, my sister Rebekah was the jewel. She and Niklaus got on like a house on fire, Elijah was the big brother she always ran to, he spoiled her. Then Tatia arrived and both Nik and Elijah were fighting over her.

After we were turned, we stayed together as a family for years till Katerina. Then it started again, this time Niklaus was obsessed with breaking his stupid curse hence his obsession with Katerina.

Elijah was involved so Rebekah was excluded again. So the cycle begins again with Elena and now you…Fiza."

Feruza : "But…but….I'm not a threat to her! Why can't she see that?"

Kol : "Fiza….just let it go…Rebekah will calm down.. all she needs is a distraction."

Feruza : "I'm sorry Kol."

Kol : "Sorry…why".

Feruza : "I…I don't think any of you wanted this life…"

Kol : "You may well be right about that…Fiza"

Author's note : To all wonderful fans and readers, thank you for your kind reviews. Thank you for following my story. It really means a lot to me. Not a very exciting chapter but necessary for continuity. My heart also goes out to all fans and readers affected by Hurricane Sandy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Be safe.