PROLOGUE
"We are made of all those who have built and broken us." -Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild
The moonshine passes in through the cracks of oak trees uncovering a villa with a vast courtyard. Flowers glowed in different colors as the yellow light touches them. It's a wonderful view. Peaceful even until the dried leaves quickly burst on the ground as two blondes trample on it.
"Nik!" The woman yelled. "Niklaus!"
The cries fell on deaf ears as the man kept walking away from her. Furiously, she grabs the hem of her gown and runs towards him.
"Niklaus! Will you bloody stop walking like a lunatic?! I swear I will tear out your teeth if I dirtied this dress! It's Jovani's for fuck's sake!"
He stopped walking forcing her to stop as well. With careful steps, she shortens the distance between them.
"Brother?"
He didn't speak nor move. The only indication he's alive is the erratic rise and fall of his shoulders.
"She's...here." he choked out his words. "She...Camille's here sister."
Rebekah shuts her eyes and pursed her lips as she remembers the woman who broke her brother.
As the only female in the family, she must weed out any deceiving woman who wants to latch on her family. Thankfully her role decreases as two of her brothers fell in love.
It is a surprise to all of them when Kol announced he is finally hanging up his Casanova hat six years ago. But once they met Davina Claire they understood why. The primary school teacher is a breath of fresh air with her sincerity and compassionate heart. Today, she's an aunt to their two adorable children; Jacob and Astrid.
Elijah started his fifth branch in Central France two years ago. Thanks to his business he met the enigmatic Katherina Petrova. A strong-willed woman who can chew anyone in court. She hasn't met the lawyer yet granted that her brother is still wooing her up to this day.
She has an inkling that they will take care of her family but she never felt that with her, Camille O' Connel.
Rebekah let out a huff as she remembered their first meeting.
At that time, Niklaus was a thriving theater actor in London. She went to his dressing room to congratulate him but before she could grab the door knob someone slapped her hand. The woman in the red dress stood in front of her with a patronizing smile.
"Sorry, darling. Niklaus has an important appointment with me first. Don't worry hun, I'll get his signature for you."
The stranger went inside and shut the door hard in her face.
She knew that day she is nothing but trouble.
However, she is not blind. Camille became a great source of her brother's happiness and given that he only had few, it was enough motivation to give her the benefit of doubt. Unwillingly, she helps the model settle in their lives.
"The greatest mistake of my life", Rebekah thinks to herself.
When the couple hit their three-year mark, Niklaus asks her to marry him and she said yes. It is assumed to be a joyous season but she noticed that her soon-to-be sister-in-law is concentrated on planning a wedding that anyone can envy. She decided to overlook the small and subtle red flags since her brother would do anything for his fiancé including spending his life's savings.
Camille left the night before their wedding.
Once they learned about the runaway bride the next day, the Mikaelson's saw their brother crumble in front of their eyes. Niklaus drowned himself in alcohol every night until he passed out. He tried drugs and got into fights. Fearing he might take his life if left alone, they decided to let him stay with Elijah until he recovers.
Thankfully he met Damon Salvatore and became fast friends. The raven-haired and blue eyes join their family conference call one night.
"My name is Damon Salvatore. I'm creating a movie right now and I want your brother and my friend to be the lead on it. We'll shoot half of the film here in Paris and the other half at the studio back in the US."
The siblings immediately agreed when they saw the excitement shining in their brother's eyes. Throughout the shoot, they noticed Niklaus becoming animated each time they call him. Rebekah visits him on set thrice a month. Eventually, she became friends with the director too.
"Don't worry." Damon look at her with confidence. "He's born to be a star."
After the film was released, the name 'Klaus Morgan' spread like wildfire. He became the British man who took Hollywood by storm with his gift of acting and ridiculously good looks. His schedule filled with commercials to shoot, late night show appearances and potential movies to take.
Tonight is the thanksgiving party for the success of the movie.
Everybody seems to be all smiles and plastered. Rebekah is giggling while dancing with Damon when she saw a glimpse of her brother running outside. His face pale as if he saw a ghost so she followed him.
"She...Camille's here sister."
Once she heard the name again after a long time. She felt fury climbing in her bones.
"That bitch. Do you want me to call the security brother? I'm sure once your fans know who she is they would love to see me kick her ass."
A burst of booming laughter startled both of them. Their gazes fell on the woman wearing a white dress and red lipstick.
"Too bad you can't do that Rebekah."
"Why are you here you wench?"
Camille walks toward them with a sneer on her face. "I'm just saying hello to my new co-star."
A/N: I posted this story last 2018 but didn't want to continue since life happened. Lol. Hope you like it.