Chapter 4 : I Can't Lose Her

He stood close behind her in his backyard under the scorching sun. She was flushed inside as she felt his breath on her neck explained what needs to be done.

"Arms up... not too much, eyes in line with the arrow, relax and released" he whispered. Bonnie had chills throughout her body as she released the arrow which hit the target. She smiled and jumped up and down " That was fun. So you like archery? Another layer to the mystery of Klaus Mikaelson "

Klaus smiled "It's a hobby"

"I'll go get ready for our day in London" Bonnie said jogging inside.

Klaus walked into to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of juice and bite of French toast. Ten minutes later Bonnie came down the stairs babbling about her excitement to see London, her favourite British shows and how she was thrilled to see London in real life instead of on Netflix. Klaus got an alarm on his phone which distract him from Bonnie's sudden chatter, he looked at his phone puzzled. He clicked on the app and saw a dark haired man walking around his apartment London. Klaus observed him carefully as he walked from room to room invading his spaces.

"All ready? Are you okay?"Bonnie asked.

"Yes. You look gorgeous. Can you wait in the car? I have to make an call to my assistant" He looked up smiling at her.

The dark-haired man; Enzo St. John was the private investigator who agreed to help Damon. Enzo didn't find anything in Klaus's apartment which suggested where he might be however he did find someone who knows someone who once was apart of the organisation. He knocked on the door of her apartment, she lived above a pub where his friend worked after he left the military. She answered with a toddler on her hip, Enzo was puzzled she didn't look like a trained assassin but a regular mum "You must be the guy Liam talked about? Come in. Let me just put her down" she said walking into a room. Enzo walked around the flat looking around. She came back out with her hands tucked in her back pocket "What do you wanna know?"

"You're just ready to spill all the secrets? You know you don't really look like trained assassin" he joked.

"Try me. I left cause I got pregnant and I don't think I could see all that blood and still come home to breast feed" she said making herself a drink.

"Now that you aren't a number anymore what should I call you?"

"Hayley. What agent are you looking for? You know they are hard to track down..whatever it is you're up its not going to work" she sat down on the couch and sipped her drink.

"Well it's actually a very funny story" he sat opposite her "One night this woman who had a bitter argument with her boyfriend ran away. She ran into a nice apartment and might a man named Klaus Mikaelson who I assumed was charming and probably the first nice guy she's ever met. Her boyfriend brought her back home probably roughed her up and Klaus found her and probably convinced her to leave. She's probably with him right now somewhere in England" Enzo said crossing his legs.

"Klaus...Mikaelson...that's a alot probabilities..maybe she's in another country..Sweden? Bulgaria?" Hayley whispered.

"You know him"

Hayley got up and walked around nervously "Yeah we worked together along with his brother Elijah. Klaus was dedicated to the lifestyle. He has been shot,stabbed and burned and he always survived. I think he liked the life alittle too much he is kinda a sick fuck. Doesn't sound like him...having empathy and sympathy isn't his nature"

"But he left so something changed. Maybe you have an idea where he could be. I got a crazy concerned boyfriend."

Hayley sat back down silently folding her arms she couldn't make eye contact with him.

Enzo got up and looked around the apartment which made her even more nervous "Pretty apartment in Bloomsbury for someone who's a single mum, the dad must be really guilty. I know you have information"

"Elijah is not involved in whatever sick game Klaus is playing. He's a great dad, his lifestyle isn't suitable for a child around but he's protective of his family. Why the fuck should I help an abuser get his girlfriend maybe Klaus is actually doing a good thing by keeping her away from him" Hayley snapped.

"I know this guy is a prick I don't care for him I personally think he should be arrested. But this girl is brought into our jurisdiction I just want to make sure she's alive and well. Come on Hayley" he pleaded. Hayley sighed "Elijah was here a few days ago he talked about his sister's wedding in Cornwall. I heard in the past that Klaus had this beach house which is his space and never allows his family there. Not sure where the beach-house is but I'm sure it's in Cornwall."

Bonnie twirled around the insides of the empty building, her mind ran about the ideas of a pastry shop "This is a real cute space. I can see some pastel colours working on the walls, some flowers, cute little tables and chairs"

"It can all be yours you can have this place ready for the Fall...Pumpkin spice latte at Bonnie's place" he teased. Bonnie giggled "Not a Pumpkin spice latte fan but I get it"

Klaus resumed looking at his phone waiting for Camille's message.

"You sure something isn't wrong ?" Bonnie frowned folding her arms.

Klaus pushed his phone in his back pocket "Um...do you want to have lunch with me at this really amazing outdoor place overlooking the Thames river"

Bonnie giggled "Is that why you've been acting so weird? You want to ask me out ..yeah sounds good"

Damon and Enzo stood on the balcony sipping beer and discussing the information he found and his plans.

"This is amazing. I mean it's something.. I'm coming with you" Damon insisted.

"I'm not even sure where in Cornwall he might be but someone like him would probably stay in a place with less people, small town and secluded. So I round it off to two places. I'll check it out you shouldn't come just yet"

Another weekend came and Rebekah invited Bonnie to bridal shower, Sybil helped her find a suitable outfit in town. Bonnie hadn't showed some skin in a long time, Damon hated it he always accused her of fishing for other guys attention. Bonnie swallowed the tightness in her throat as she model her curves in a skin tight backless yellow dress. She fixed her curly ponytail and walked downstairs, Klaus was in the living room with his controller playing video games on a large glass screen television "Wow, you look incredible " he said placing the controller down. Bonnie blushed "is it too much?"

"No never. My sister might be too much but she's sweet you'll have fun"

"What are you going to do while I'm gone "

"Play video games with my annoying cousin online he's a 16 year old prick" Klaus laughed.

"Well don't stay up too late" Bonnie teased walking away.

Bonnie arrived at Rebekah's loft for her party a few of her friends were standing around drinking. She was friends with a duchess. Bonnie was freaking out she didn't want to meet a duchess dressed like this.

"Omg you must be Bonnie!" A tall sleek blonde haired woman said walking to Bonnie with open arms. Bonnie smiled and hugged her "I'm Rebekah thank you for coming. I'm gonna get you drink. We are doing tequila shots"

Meanwhile after doing some investigation and showing Klaus picture around, Enzo found where Klaus might be. The guy at the cocktail bar suggested he might be at the nearest beach house. He used his binoculars from a distance to take a glance at who might be inside of the property.

"Ahh gotcha" Enzo whispered as he watched Klaus turned off the TV and walk up the stairs "What did he do to you Bonnie" he said looking around. Enzo decided to approach the property carefully, he found the back entrance he open the door slowly and stepped in. He looked around the dim lit kitchen as he walked slowly around "Bonnie are you here?" He whispered opening doors looking around. He looked down the dark aisle before walking into the living room. Enzo suddenly felt something prick his shoulder blade "Ouch" he whispered he run his hand on his shoulder yanking out a long needle. He felt dizzy and wobbly as he turned around,he saw Klaus standing there watching him as he lost movement in his legs and collapsing on the ground "Pathetic, Damon " he said.

"So my brother told me you're into pastry making. I'm having a few pastries at my wedding reception but my caterer needs some guidance maybe you can help her in that section?" Rebekah asked. Bonnie smiled "Really? Are you sure?"

"Of course. Nik trust you, guess its okay " she said sipping her drink. Rebekah grabbed Bonnie's hand "Come I want to introduce you to some people"

Rebekah led Bonnie to the kitchen, she saw two women one was blonde and the other was younger and biracial. They were eating finger foods, drinking and giggling.

"Heyyyy" the blonde said smoking a cigar.

"This is Bonnie. She's staying at Klaus beach house " Rebekah said. Both women exchanged looks at smiled at Bonnie

"Bonnie these are my cousins: Cynthia, the most annoying therapist in London" she said pointing to the blonde.

"and Mara she's a fresher at Uni"

Bonnie waved at them shyly. They sat with the women, Rebekah began pout champagne.

" You're staying at Klaus beach house? That's shocking, he never let's anyone near his precious sanctuary. If I had a dollar everytime he says my sanctuary" Cynthia said as the girls laughed.

Bonnie smiled "I guess he's just being nice until I get back on my feet. I'm opening a pastry shop in the city hopefully soon"

"You must be really special..Klaus never let anyone in. He's usually an unstable fuck up" Cynthia said smoking.

"Don't say that, you'll freak her out she's been through enough. Nik is a great guy" Rebekah said squeezing Bonnie's hand. She smiled slightly, her mind began to race as she wondered why Klaus was unstable.

"Something is wrong with the men in this family. Remember when Elijah brought Katherine around" Cynthia sipped her drink. The other girls made puking faces and rolled her eyes.

"She was the worst. Demanding and controlling" Mara said.

"Then there was Hayley. I like Hayley. I wish she was here. I invited her but I guess she wants to stay away from all things related to my brother" Rebekah said sadly she stuffed a cream puff in her mouth.

"Hayley was the best thing that happened to Elijah. Elijah chose his job. Those boys are never going to get married if they keep fucking up every little ounce of happiness and normal" Cynthia said.

"Remember Aurora!" Mara said laughing.

"For fuck sake, Klaus's is big mistake. That entire relationship definition of the unstable attracting the unstable and it was chaotic" Cynthia said.

"Bonnie ... she was this heiress, fiery red head with an obsessed with Klaus. No other girl could talk to Klaus she was would go into a rage. She sent death threats to this girl in Camden because she asked Klaus a question at an alcohol fair" Mara explained. Bonnie frowned "What happened to her?"

"Locked away at a mental facility in Scotland" Rebekah said. Bonnie widen her eyes.

"Klaus never talks about his mother but he gave me her book of pastry recipes" Bonnie said fishing for more information about who she's living with. The girls paused and smiled at her "He gave you Esther's recipes? He must really like you. He doesn't trust people easily. He was always her favourite no offence Rebekah " Cynthia said. Rebekah rolled her eyes.

"Esther had him with this guy who wasn't her husband so she wanted to give him more love than ever, her husband wasn't really nice to Klaus. He wasn't nice to any of Esther's family. But he was Klaus bully but Klaus always ran to his mother's side. I think she coddled him way too much so when she died it was like a part of him was ripped out" Cynthia explained.

"My brothers are paying for my wedding so I'll put up with them for now" Rebekah joked. The girls laughed.

Enzo squinted his eyes he looked around and he realised he was in a sealed room filled with guns and other weapons. His hands and feet weren't tied but he couldn't move.

"Alittle experiment I worked on while I was in the organisation. You'll be fine. You're just paralysed for a few hours. Long enough for my friend to take you back to Damon" Klaus said.

Enzo noticed Klaus peeling a thin transparent layer of flesh off his hands "Fingerprint gloves..that's how you're undetectable" Enzo chuckled.

"I know Hayley told you where I am. Elijah has cameras in her apartment mostly for her and Hope's safety" Klaus said.

"How loving of him. Look mate I just want to make sure Bonnie is well. Her boyfriend wants to see her" Enzo said. Klaus laughed "Damon he's cruel she doesn't want to see him. She's trying to start over. I didn't hurt her I helped her"

"I get it. I think the guy is a prick but Bonnie needs closure. You like her. I think she's been through enough. Atleast give her the choice to make" Enzo said. Klaus stared at him blankly and stabbed a syringe in his neck "I can't lose her" he whispered.

[Everything Everything by Lianne La Havas]

An hour later Bonnie came home with her shoes in her hand. She walked into the living room and saw Klaus slouched down on the couch eating popcorn and watching a movie "Guess you had alot to drink"

Bonnie laughed "I did do 2 tequila shots and one glass of Champagne but that's my limit" she threw herself down next to him "Had a fun lonely night?" She asked resting her head on his shoulder.

"Yep just played video games till I got bored and now some movie is on" Klaus said smiling.

"Looks cheesy I'll watch it with you"

Bonnie opened her eyes the next morning, she remembered Rebekah saying before she left they all were going on Klaus's boat this morning and spend the day. She got up took a shower, put on bikini Sybil left in the drawer and a cute spaghetti strap blue dress. She smelled grilled cheese as she walked down the stairs into the kitchen, there stood a blonde shaking her hips and humming while seemingly making a sandwich. She was wearing mid rise jeans and backless crop top. Bonnie frowned and wondered who was she.

"Oh hey you!" She turned around sucking her index finger.

Bonnie smiled slightly " Hi..."

"I'm Camille, Klaus's best friend and assistant. I know you're Bonnie...Cute dress " she shook Bonnie's hand with the other. Bonnie thought it was an odd way to come to her boss house.

"Oh, Are you coming on the boat too?" Bonnie asked.

"Fuck no I see the Mikaelsons enough. I'm in England and I'm going to have my own fun" Camille laughed taking a bite into her sandwich.

"CAMILLE YOU'RE EARLY" Klaus said gritting his teeth.

"You're always talking about being early and a worm"

Bonnie looked between the two.

"Bonnie...Rebekah is infront you can go wait in the car" Klaus smiled. Bonnie nodded and left.

Camille poked him hard in his shoulder "You didn't tell her her boyfriend is looking for her"

"No she's having fun and is finally happy"

"You're a sick fuck..you want to keep her for yourself. That detective better not be dead" Camille said

"He's fine, just a bit out right now. Give him this serum and take him to wherever Damon is staying. That will send a message" Klaus said handing her a tube with a purple substance.

"What is this? " Camille frowned looking at it.

"Do I have to explain everything? It's something to frazzle his memory a bit"

Camille placed her hand on her hip "You're sick and this is like old times" she said said walking away.

"Just a bit. Lock the door when you leave" Klaus yelled out.

The Mikaelsons made their way onto Klaus luxury boat with food and drinks for a day out at sea.

"Ahh my favourite judgemental cousin" Klaus said as Cynthia came on the boat holding two six packs of cidars. Cynthia rolled her eyes "Piss off, Hi Bonnie glad you're here" Bonnie smiled.

"Mara are you going to take those archery lessons with me next month?" He asked the girl as she walked behind Cynthia.

"Uh no no no nope never. I know what you're doing, she'll be busy with her mother making costumes for carnival" Cynthia snapped.

Mara shrugged and mouthed sorry. Bonnie was puzzled. Everyone was finally on the boat with their belongings. Elijah was in charge of steering the boat. Klaus guided Bonnie below deck to show her around, she placed her bag down in one of the rooms and tied her hair up in a messy bun "What was that about with Mara?"

Klaus chuckled gently "Nothing to it really. Mara goes to Oxford. Her father and my brother were alumini there, they gave her a letter of recommendation for the school and she got in. So Mara's mother was upset because she thinks Mara only got in because of her father and cousin. She's not really a fan of us after the divorce"

Bonnie folded her arms " I mean I can see why she would be upset. Her white side of the family used their privilege to get into a difficult school while kids out here work extra hard and probably don't have links to get there. Not saying she didn't work hard"

"They just wanted the best for her. I guess when I think about it...it's terrible" Klaus frowned.

"Doesn't explain why it's so bad to take archery lessons with you" Bonnie poked Klaus.

Klaus paused "I guess its better for her to spend time with her mother and connect with her mother's family. We do way too much sometimes. "

Bonnie smiled,took off her dress and grabbed the sunscreen out her bag. Klaus swallowed the lump in his throat "Can you put sunscreen on my back?" She asked turning around

"Sure" he whispered. He took the bottle and began applying the lotion to her back. She bit her bottom lip, a small gasp escape her lips "You know you can trust me like I trust you. We can talk about anything that's bothering you" She turned around and faced him. He cupped her face close to his "I care about you..and there is so much I want to tell you...I just don't want you to hate me or be afraid of me"

Bonnie squeezed and rubbed his hands "It's okay. Tell me anything"

Before Klaus could say anything, Mara interrupted them "Um..sorry..we are playing Charades and drinking. Marcel and Rebekah said they can beat you and Cynthia" Mara laughed.

"Well that's a challenge " Klaus said releasing Bonnie.