Chapter 14

Bonnie had just finished pulling on her Gucci sandals when she heard a knock at her door and Caroline ask, "Are you decent?"

"Yes, Caroline come in" Bonnie answered as she started pulling her hair in a high bun.

Caroline entered the room and said, "Well the pasta salad is done and I helped Izzie make some chicken and shrimp kabobs because seriously who let Elena pick the menu. Hamburgers and hot dogs for adults really."

Bonnie laughed, "Caroline to my understanding this was a low-key affair as a way to distract Izzie so me and Damon could go on a date. I'm sure if Elena knew that you and Stefan were going to come to Mystic Falls and surprise us, she would have prepared a more stylish dinner and remember this is just a cookout."

Caroline sat down on the bed and said, "You are not the only one that was surprised about our sudden trip to Mystic Falls. Stefan said Damon called him about some urgent matter and next thing I know we are headed to the airport for a red eye flight. Are things alright with you and Damon. How is it going spending time together as a family?"

Bonnie took a deep breath, "Damon and Izzie are pretty much inseparable in fact if it wasn't convenient because I'm in the middle of this project I might feel a little neglected because since Damon found out about Izzie it's no longer just me and Izzie. It's either Izzie and Damon or me, Izzie and Damon. I have to keep reminding myself that they both probably feel like they are making up for the last seven years."

Caroline crossed her legs and placed her hands in her lap, "I hope that he isn't making you feel guilty about not telling him about Izzie, he is not blameless he is the one who carried on an eight-year relationship with Felicia. Have you reminded him of that and asked him about their relationship?"

Bonnie rolled her eyes, "Let's just change the subject we don't have time to get into that mess, plus what's more important is what was so urgent that he called Stefan and whatever it was resulted in you immediately coming to town?"

Caroline nodded, "Well I don't think that it's company business so now that I know how well you guys are getting along, maybe he is getting ready to propose and is going to ask you to leave Mystic Falls and move back to New York".

"Caroline don't even put that out in the universe. We are nowhere near ready to discuss marriage. I don't even know if we are in a relationship not to mention we haven't even discussed the future. I don't really even know Damon's plans after this project wraps up, if he will stay in Mystic Falls or return to New York and go back to work at Salvatore Industries." Bonnie frowned as she turned from the mirror to face Caroline.

Caroline got up from the bed and started walking to the door and said, "this is going to be a long day I need to text Elena and make sure she has lots of tequila."

Bonnie glanced over and saw Izzie playing Marco Polo in the swimming pool with Tyler and Elena's boys Thomas and Tristan, she was glad that Izzie was enjoying their game so she didn't notice that Damon had been inside with Stefan most of the afternoon. Ever since Izzie found out that Damon was her dad if they were together, she rarely left his side, so it was a good thing the boys were distracting her.

Elena sat down across from Bonnie and looked at her watch, "What time are you and Damon making your escape, if I had known that Stefan and Caroline were coming into town, I would have gotten a sitter and we could have gone out on a triple date."

Caroline gulped down the rest of her margarita and said, "Well if we aren't able to pry Stefan and Damon apart then I vote we leave the kids with the boys and we go out and have a girl's night."

Bonnie looked thru the patio doors and saw Damon and Stefan heading toward the patio. "Well speak of the devil, looks like they are finally going to join the cookout."

Stefan went over and sat down by Caroline and hugged her and said, "Sorry that took so long, but to make it up to you why don't we take a couple of days off and spend it here in Mystic Falls?"

Caroline who was aware of what Stefan and Damon and been discussing and saw how nervous Damon was and knew that Bonnie was going to need her support and although she had wanted to wait to share their news, she thought they all could use some good news before shit hit the fan. She took Stefan hand and whispered, "I changed my mind let's tell everyone our news". Caroline glanced over and saw the kids still playing in the pool so she stood up and called Elena and Tyler over and smiled "Stefan and I have something very exciting we want to share with you guys, we were going to wait a couple of more weeks until things were finalized but we think now is the perfect time to announce."

Before Caroline could even finish her sentence, Stefan yelled out, "We are moving back to Mystic Falls."

Bonnie and Elena both screamed and ran over to hug Caroline who was frowning up at Stefan and said, "Stefan I was the one who was supposed to tell everyone, and you didn't even tell them the best part that I'm going to be a producer and a special reporter of social events at WPKW9 news."

Stefan laughed as Damon and Tyler congratulated him, "I'm sorry babe but to be honest I thought you would have already told Bonnie and Elena we all know that you can't keep a secret for the life of you."

Caroline glared at Stefan and said, "I will have you know that I haven't said a word, and I've already had 3 margaritas."

Tyler laughed, "forget the tequila we are breaking out the champagne."

While the guys went and got the champagne and glasses Bonnie and Elena gathered around Caroline and Bonnie hugged her and said, "I can't wait for you to move back are you moving into the boarding house or finding your own place? I was surprised that when Damon came back, he leased a townhouse instead of moving back into the boarding house."

Caroline rolled her eyes and said, "We are definitely finding a place of our own, the boarding house is so big and I don't even want to think about trying to change the décor and bad energy in that place. However, since I have a best friend who is the best interior decorator in Virginia, I know it would be the perfect home for her family."

Bonnie moved her head back in forth as she said, "No, no, no, I have a home that I have already decorated and is perfect for me and my daughter."

Elena laughed, "So does this mean that you and Stefan are going to start your family? You know you are next in line, right?"

Caroline shrugged, "If I remember correctly when we were 8 and after we learned about giving birth, we all promised we would all go thru pregnancy together. Of course, Elena you pretty much got pregnant on your honeymoon and Bonnie you pretty much got pregnant in the middle of an affair with your boss so since none of us are getting any younger it's now or never girls wouldn't it be fun to be pregnant together?"

Bonnie eyes bulged as she looked to make sure the kids were still down at the pool and that Damon wasn't walking back out to the patio, "Caroline really what if Izzie overhead you, didn't we just have this conversation this morning, me and Damon are nowhere near ready to have a baby, Hell I don't even know if we are in a relationship. Now if you and Stefan decide to start a family, I'm on board and Izzie would love having a cousin".

Elena nodded her head in agreement and said, "That's why I suggested this cookout so you and Damon can work on your relationship, but since everything seems to be going okay with him and Izzie it's now time to focus on the two of you."

The boys walked back out to the patio with champagne and glasses and after they made a toast to Stefan and Caroline, and the gang being back together again. Tyler began joking about Stefan joining the company as their head of marketing since he was the VP of marketing for Salvatore Industries. Bonnie saw the sad expression on Damon's face as he looked out at the pool at Izzie and then took a big gulp of his champagne.

Bonnie immediately felt guilty about how she constantly gave Damon a hard time about his parents demands of him taking over the company. She realized all the pressure he was under with no support or encouragement about wanting to go out and have a career in something he actually loved like architecture, she walked over to him and said, "Is everything all right, you and Stefan have been inside most of the afternoon, did he tell you about the move this morning?"

Damon tried to smile back at her but his eyes didn't have their usually cerulean sparkle, "I actually found out last night when I called to get Stefan's advice about something. He went ahead and told me that he and Caroline were moving back, but contrary to Tyler wishes he plans on staying at Salvatore Industries and commuting back and forth when necessary. Which brings me to something I need to discuss with you before we go on our date."

Bonnie frowned and her first thought was here it comes, Damon was going to tell her he was going back to New York because without Stefan being in New York full time he needed to return to his responsibilities at Salvatore Industries, "Do you want to talk here or should we go say goodbye to Izzie and go back to my place so I can change for dinner?"

At the mention of Izzie's name Damon grinned and this time his smile did reach his eyes, "Yes I want to make sure that she is comfortable spending the night with Tyler and Elena's two boys."

Bonnie laughed and said, "Relax Papa Bear, Tyler and Tristan adore Izzie and it's my understanding that Tyler is taking the boys to a football game and Izzie and Elena are going to do manicures and pedicures, after having 2 boys she loves to spend time with Izzie so she can do girly activities."

Damon nodded, "Well I still want to tell her goodbye and let her know that we will come pick her up tomorrow morning since I've made reservations for us all to have brunch."

After making sure that Izzie was okay and letting her know about their date for lunch Damon walked Bonnie out to his car.

Damon opened the door for Bonnie and walked over and got into the driver's seat and closed his eyes and took a deep breath before hitting the start button on the dash. Bonnie put on her seatbelt and then touched Damon arm and said, "What's going on, you been in a strange mood all day. It's like you or nervous and depressed, and have bad news you don't want to tell me."

Damon shut off the car and looked down and said, "My mother called me last night and was going on and on about a gala she was having and wanted to make sure that I would be there. I thought that since I had made a promise to Izzie that she could meet my parents that I would go ahead and ease into the fact of telling my parents I have a daughter. Of course, nothing is ever easy with my mother and things escalated and I just blurted out that because of her I missed out on 7 years with my daughter and she missed out on knowing her grandchild."

Bonnie's heartbeat started racing and her eyes magnified as she gasped. "Wow and here I thought you were going to tell me that after we finished the project you would be going back to New York. I don't know if I should be relieved that I don't have to break Izzie's heart yet and tell her you are leaving or should I be panicked that your mother has already notified her attorneys to demand we have paternity tests."

Damon rolled his eyes and started the car and backed out of the driveway since he thought it was best to start heading toward his house before telling her that his parents had flown into Mystic Falls that morning and were waiting for them at his townhouse. "Actually, my mother took it very well and there will be no paternity tests, she is looking forward to meeting Izzie."

Bonnie glanced over at him and narrowed her eyes and said, "What are you not telling me, you were huddled in the living room with Stefan most of the afternoon. It's hard for me to believe that your mother took the news well and wants us to be one big happy family."

Damon looked over at her and frowned, "Actually that is exactly what my mother wants. She feels we need to get ahead of me having a child especially since I just recently announced an engagement and shortly thereafter a break-up. Of course, we argued because I don't want Izzie involved or effected by my mother's games with the press. However, I don't want the press to think that Izzie had anything to do with the engagement being called off or the press to indicate that I hid you and her because I felt it would hurt my career. That's one of the reasons Stefan and Caroline are here so we can try and make sure Felicia is not going to lie to the press so she can be the victim, making me the villain. My mother is aware of this possibility and if that happens, she doesn't want any bad press to reflect on me or Salvatore Industries so she is preparing to have a sit down interview with one of her media friends to indicate this is a family situation we choose to keep private for you and Izzie and that Izzie has always been a part of my life and our careers got in the way of us being a family, and my engagement made me realize I wanted my family and I decided to win you back."

Damon saw the shocked expression on Bonnie's face and remained quiet waiting for her to process this and respond. Bonnie crossed her arms across her chest and looked over at Damon before responding, "I hope you told her it will be a cold day in hell before I let her manipulate me or my daughter for her benefit."

Damon eyes were laser focused on the road but he gave Bonnie the side eye and said, "I think you meant to say our daughter, and yes Bonnie, I did tell her she would have no say in anything that has to do with or when we tell anyone other than family about Izzie. That's why we are going to my townhouse to meet my parents and lay some ground rules before they meet Izzie"

Bonnie didn't look convinced, "Well your mother is in for a rude awakening if she thinks that I'm the same naïve girl that wouldn't stand up for myself when she led me to believe I would never fit into your career or social circle. One of the best things that happened to me was becoming a mother. It's taught me to be strong, resilient, and unapologetic, I pride myself in trying to be a good role model for my daughter so if your mother thinks she is going to manipulate me and my daughter so we are acceptable to her high-class society friends, you can tell her she better think again. Better yet I will tell her since we both know how successful you are to standing up to your mother."

Damon sighed and rubbed his hands across his face, "Bonnie don't go there, we are on the same page when it comes to Izzie. I'm all prepared to make sure my mother is aware that she has no say in our life and especially Izzie's. What concerns me is what Izzie will think about my parents. Your parents are so well rounded and normal grandparents and then there is your Grams who is wonderful with Izzie and such a good role model. I don't doubt my parents will love her, but I don't want their lifestyle and manipulative ways to scare her so she is not comfortable spending time with them."

Bonnie rolled her eyes, "That wouldn't be such a bad thing in my opinion."

Damon looked over at her and frowned, "Well try not to think of yourself and think of Izzie she is excited to meet her grandparents and right now my parents are excited to meet her as well so I don't want to ruin that for them."

"Honestly Damon so you think your family dynamic is going to be similar to mine. Your family is one of the wealthiest in New York, they are old tradition Italian Catholic while my family are teachers and civil servants?

Damon's frown deepened as he shook his head, "I know this is not going to make you feel any better but part of Italian history is that the first born is supposed to have the option to take over the family business and adapt new ideas and projects and then prepare for their first born to take over and bring in there generations new ideas, that way we stay current and relevant in our business ventures. They expect me to take over Salvatore Industries when my father retires and they will want me to groom Izzie to replace me. What's wrong with her experiencing both?"

Bonnie took several deep breaths, "Well what if Izzie doesn't want to go into your family business? You know all the different things she is interested in like cooking, dancing, science, drawing who knows she may want to be an architect like you one day. Do you want her to go thru the same battle you have with your parents about not wanting to take over Salvatore Industries or is that something else you forgot to tell me that you are in fact planning on running the company some day?"

Damon pulled into the driveway of his townhome and shut the car off and reached over and grabbed Bonnie's hands that were curled up in fists on her lap. "Bonnie if you haven't figured it out by now then I don't know what else I can say or do, there is no one other than you that is more dedicated to Izzie's wellbeing then me. Am I wrong in wanting her to know about my side of the family, notwithstanding my mother the rest of my family isn't so bad? My grandmother Antoinette will love Izzie she will teach her all about Italian cooking, music, and art. In fact, it was my grandmother who got me interested in architecture when we toured all of the different colosseums, cathedrals and museums in Italy. There is my Uncle Zach and his wife who are both teachers and have 2 girls and a boy and live in New York I can't wait for her to meet them. Can we just for now go and meet my parents and let them see we are in love and a united front when it comes to our daughter?"

Bonnie heart started pounding hearing Damon say they were in love; she was so afraid of not only getting her heart broken again but Izzie's too that she didn't want to discuss their future so she made a point of avoiding the topic whenever Damon or their friends brought it up. She looked up at Damon and saw the sincerity and love in his eyes and has a tear escaped her eye she nodded her head yes and reached over giving him a kiss. "

Damon brought his hand to her cheek pushing her hair behind her ears as he deepened the kiss, he sighed and blinked his eyes and said, "Let's get this over with so we can go to dinner and then to your place for some much needed time alone."

He got out of the car and went around and opened the passenger door and helped Bonnie out of the vehicle and grabbed her hand as they started for the door to his townhouse. As they entered Damon stopped in the doorway and looked over at Bonnie and by the way she kept blinking her eyes and the fact that her hands were unusually cold he knew how nervous she was. He gathered her in his arms and whispered in her ear, "It's going to be alright we are in this together."

Bonnie looked up at him and smiled but she was still uncomfortable and a little bit afraid to face his mother. In an effort to put her at ease Damon reached down and brought his lips down towards hers. At first Bonnie pulled back to avoid the kiss going beyond a peck on her lips but Damon grabbed her face deepening the kiss and moving her against the wall they were so lost in the kiss they didn't notice that his mother had walked into the entry way until she said, "After all this time you would think you would be able to control yourselves since isn't this what got us into the mess in the first place?"

Bonnie pushed away from Damon but he grabbed her hand and walked past his mother, "No mother you are what got us into this mess."

Damon continued into his living room where his father Giuseppe was seated at the couch looking thru the photo album of Izzie that Bonnie had given Damon. "I must say Damon I've been looking over these photos for the last hour and I'm already in love with my little Nipotina, (granddaughter) and I can't wait to meet her is she with you?"

Damon rolled his eyes as it was just like his father to completely ignore Lily because he made a habit of trying not to be caught in the middle of any arguments between his son and his wife. "I don't think we are quite ready for introductions yet; we need to set some ground rules first."

Giuseppe looked up and smiled at Bonnie and stood up and went over to Bonnie, "Ah Miss Bennett it's wonderful to see you again you are more beautiful than I remember and I see so much of both you and Damon in Isabella. I regret the circumstances that led to you having to raise her all alone, but all is forgiven and we will move forward as a family."

Bonnie looked at Giuseppe and then over at Damon as Giuseppe grabbed her hand out of Damon's and bringing it to his lips and kissing her hand as he brought her closer to him giving her a hug. She awkwardly hugged him back before stepping back beside Damon. "She is excited to meet you as well."

Damon walked over to his liquor cabinet and poured himself a glass of bourbon and looked at his father who wore the same sarcastic smirk that was Damon's trademark and said, "Enough with this Grandpa Munster act, the only reason I'm entertaining you meeting Izzie is because she asked to meet you don't make me regret that decision."

Lily walked into the room, "Don't be so dramatic Damon, judging from how you two were carrying on in the hallway you have moved on from whatever caused you to break up in New York, so let just put all our energy into introducing Isabella to her family and avoid any potential scandals."

Damon sat down on the couch and shut the photo album that Giuseppe had been looking at. "I have made reservations for us to have lunch tomorrow at Bambino's restaurant, but before then we want to establish what we don't want you discussing with our daughter. First and most important there will be no sit-down interviews with anyone discussing our daughter or introducing our daughter via the press. Please do not discuss my job at Salvatore Industries and me returning to run it or how someday she will take over at Salvatore Industries and last but not least. Do not bring up my past, present and future relationship with Bonnie"

Lily laughed, "Really Damon what are you going to do next make us sign a contract. This doesn't have to be that difficult, we simply want to meet the granddaughter that's been kept a secret from us for the last seven years."

Damon looked over at Bonnie and could tell she was embarrassed as she wouldn't make eye contact with him. "Well mother you have no one to blame but yourself for that one. If you hadn't tried to manipulate my love life for your own selfish reasons we might not be in this situation."

Lily looked over at Bonnie as she walked over to the liquor cabinet and poured herself a glass of wine, "If my memory serves me correctly after Ms. Bennett quit Salvatore Industries, we had a discussion about the nature of your relationship and she led me to believe she was more concerned about her own career instead of helping advance yours."

Before Damon could answer Bonnie spoke up, "If my memory serves me correct you didn't feel that I would fit into Damon's lifestyle so it shouldn't be a surprise that I didn't think a baby would have fit into his lifestyle either so what's changed your mind now?"

Lily laughed as she took a sip of the wine, "Family changes everything, that little girl is a Salvatore and is the first child of our next generation. While I do apologize for thinking you were only involved with my son for his wealth since you have proven to be quite successful on your own, but I will not be held responsible for your relationship not working out. If you and my son were so in love then nothing or no one should have kept you apart."

Damon walked over and poured himself another drink, "Mother let's be honest you are the no one that kept us apart."

Lily glanced at Bonnie before speaking, "Son I refuse to take the blame or apologize for your breakup. I've made no secret that I've only ever wanted the best wives for both my son's. A woman who would stand beside you, be caring and compassionate and not only your biggest champion but your best friend and who would put family first. If your relationship with Ms. Bennett was so epic and extraordinary then why did you pursue a relationship with Felicia if you were in love with someone else?" She then looked back over at Bonnie, "Why did you leave New York after our conversation, and not tell Damon you were pregnant? I know you think I only care about money, business, and social image and social circles, but my family is and will always remain my main priority."

Bonnie looked at Damon and then over at Lily, "Mrs. Salvatore based on how you feel about family and how it's your main priority then just know I feel the same way and that I don't take being Izzie's mom lightly. Every decision I ever made has been based on what's best for our daughter. While working at Salvatore Industries I always felt that you didn't feel that I belonged there and in addition to not wanting me involved in Damon's professional life you didn't want me involved with him personally. When I found out I was pregnant and returned to New York to tell Damon and I ran into you at his apartment you made it clear that you didn't want me involved in his life, so it was at that moment I decided that I was going to have my baby and raise him or her on my own and while it hasn't been easy, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world." Bonnie didn't feel it was necessary to tell Lily about going to Damon's office and seeing him with Felicia, but she was interested in why Damon pursued the relationship with Felicia.

Damon looked at Bonnie and met her gaze and smiled, "You have done a wonderful job in raising Izzie and the fact that she doesn't have any hesitation about meeting my family shows that even through she wasn't aware of what happened between us and why we weren't together, she is still excited about meeting us. You could have been vindictive and turned Izzie against us, but you didn't and that is only one of the small things you do that proves you always consider what best for Izzie even if it's something you disagree or not sure of." He then finished off the rest of his bourbon and turned to his mother, "To answer your question mother on why I pretended to be in a relationship with Felicia, it's because I was trying to keep the peace. I figured that if you thought you had won in picking the perfect partner for me you wouldn't concentrate so much on my career. Of course, that didn't happen and you still kept pressuring me to head Salvatore Industries and the final straw was when you gave her your ring that has been in our family for generations. I knew then that if I didn't take a break and get away that I would find myself president of Salvatore Industries and married to a woman that not only I didn't love but couldn't stand. I will thank you for that as if it wouldn't have been for you pushing an engagement it wouldn't have led me back to Bonnie and meeting my daughter."

Lily started to speak but Giuseppe walked over handing Bonnie a glass of wine and said, "Let's make a toast to Ms. Bennett for giving us the opportunity to be a part of our Nipotina's life. Lily and I won't take being grandparents lightly we will do everything in our power to make sure Isabella continues to live a happy, healthy, abundant life."

Bonnie took the wine glass and took a big gulp not believing that instead of walking into Lily and Giuseppe demanding paternity tests and threatening custody battles, it was all love and family and while not accepting blame or responsibility Lily did offer somewhat of an apology. "Thank you, Mr. Salvatore, as Damon said Izzie can't wait to meet you both."

Giuseppe smiled and said, "Please call me Giuseppe, Mr. Salvatore sounds so formal. I hope I'm not being to bold but would you two have a problem if Isabella called us Nonno Zeppe and Nonna Lily?"

Damon remembered how Izzie struggled with what to call him at first and didn't want that to be something she had to be worried about now. Looking over at Bonnie he frowned, "I think that something we should ask or leave up to Izzie."

Bonnie saw the frown on Giuseppe's face and to lighten the mood said, "I'm not sure if Damon told you but Izzie is sort of a little prodigy. She skipped first grade and is currently in third, even through she tests at a fourth-grade level. I'm only mentioning this because knowing my daughter she has probably already studied the appropriate names for Italian grandparents."

You could see the awe in both Giuseppe and Lily's face and Lily asked, "Hopefully she doesn't mind if we call her Isabella or does she prefer Izzie?"

This time Damon laughed and looked at Bonnie and emphasized, "Our daughter will definitely let you know if you call her a nickname or name she doesn't like. She is very strong-willed like her mother."

Everyone laughed and Giuseppe said, "That's a trait that also runs in the Salvatore family so that's something you can't entirely blame on Ms. Bennett."

Bonnie smiled and said, "Giuseppe please call me Bonnie."

Damon felt like a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders, "Well Bonnie and I have dinner reservations tonight at 7:00 so I need to take her back to her place so she can change and will see you tomorrow at 11."

"Isabella and Bonnie aren't staying here with you at the townhouse? I assumed the reason you didn't move into the boarding house when you came to Mystic Falls was because you wouldn't be here very long and you didn't know about Isabella, but now that you have a daughter don't you think it would be easier for all of you if you moved into the boarding house?" Lily directed the question to Damon but was looking at Bonnie.

Damon shook his head, "You know how I feel about that dark mausoleum, I didn't like it when we spent time there when I was a kid and when I came back to work on this project, I saw no point in staying there by myself and when I found out about Izzie, I wasn't going to take her away from the comfortable home she has with Bonnie and move us to that crypt you call a home. Plus, now that you are here and are staying there it works out great because we are finally getting along and if we were around each other day and night we would definitely be back to fighting all the time."

Giuseppe in an effort to keep the peace asked, "Lily while we are here for the next week or two why don't you and Bonnie get together and go shopping so we can decorate one of the rooms at the boarding house for Isabella."

Lily smiled, "I have an even better idea, what if I hired Bonnie to redo some of the rooms at the boarding house. We can work together and get to know each other better."

Damon saw the shocked expression on Bonnie's face and quickly came to her rescue, "Bonnie is very busy right now, in addition to working on my project she has other projects with Lockwood and St. John. If Izzie decides she wants to spend time at the boarding house, then I will take her to pick out the décor for her room. Mother if you are serious about redecorating the boarding house and want to hire Bonnie you need to call Lockwood and St. John."

Lily frowned and grabbed her purse and as she walked out of the living room said, "I might just take you up on your recommendation."

After Giuseppe and Lily walked out the front door Bonnie went over and hit Damon in the chest, "Why would you provoke your mother into hiring me to redecorate the boarding house, I completely satisfied with her willingness to accept Izzie let's not push it.?"

Damon laughed and grabbed her hands, "Hey that hurt. I think it will be good for you and my mother to spend time together, I want her to prove she accepts our relationship."

Bonnie rolled her eyes, "Don't you think that me and your mother spending too much time together may backfire on you? I can just see it right now us arguing over getting rid of the maids by upgrading the boarding house to a smart home with Alexa or Google Assistant."

Damon grabbed Bonnie by the waist and moved a piece of hair that had came loose from her bun behind her ear and started kissing up her neck, "Well you could leave Lockwood and St. John and we could start our own company and you could hire our employees to work with my mother."

Bonnie stepped back from Damon and crossed her arms, "Where did that come from, what makes you think I want to leave Lockwood and St. John. I'm hoping to become a partner next year."

Damon pulled her back to him and said, "You deserve to be more than a partner you deserve to be an owner and I know we haven't talked about what happens once this project is done, but I need you to know I'm not going anywhere."

Bonnie didn't know if it was because so far this day had almost been perfect, Stefan and Caroline were moving to Mystic Falls, Damon's parents appeared to be accepting of Izzie and their relationship and she believed Damon when he said he wasn't going anywhere. "Is it too late to cancel our dinner reservations? I say when order pizza and eat in bed."

Damon grabbed her by her waist and pulled her down the hallway towards his bedroom, "Oh this day has turned out to be not so bad after all."

Damon felt his temperature spike as his body responded to her nearness. Bonnie smelled so damn sweet, like lavender and vanilla and his need for her grew. He stopped once they got to his bedroom and turned her around and lowered his head to capture her lips. Her soft breasts pressed against his chest as her hand came up and grabbed his hair, but he wanted her hands in other places. "Bon, he groaned and he pulled back, his eyes gazed into hers.

"Yes" Bonnie answered breathlessly and got on her toes to run her tongue down his neck. Judging by the heat radiating from her body she might be even further gone then him.

Damon moved quickly and picked her up and carried her to the bed removing her blouse he laid her down. His body hardened all over at the way she gripped his back pulling him down to her and eagerly trying to get her hands all over him to unbutton his shirt and unzip the zipper to his jeans. Their kisses were so hot and intense Damon had to pull back and suck in oxygen "Baby, he moaned."

Bonnie's green eyes were hazy with lust, she smiled and looked down almost embarrassed at how she was trying to tear his clothes off. She tried to get up but Damon stood up and removed his pants and then got back on the bed removing her shorts and panties and gripped her thighs and spread them causing her to cry "Damon" as his mouth followed his hands.

Her moans drove him out of his mind causing him to rip her bra off her body and throw it behind him without unfastening as he could no longer wait to get to those golden chocolate orbs. Damon's voice was deep and gravelly as he licked up one side and then the other, "I'm starving but it's no longer for food."

Bonnie cried out as soon as he put her nipple into his mouth and sucked as much as he could into his mouth until she squirmed. He worked her over, back and forth, licking and nibbling sucking and biting over every inch of her like he was a vampire that desperately needing blood. "Damon don't stop."

Damon chose that moment to test her pussy, sliding two fingers into her slick heat. "Oooh so wet. Is that for me."

Bonnie half-glazed eyes looked down at him, full of heat. She licked her lips as though she was ready to devour him and nodded, "All for you."

Damon smiled and dipped his head until his hot breath fanned over her moisture slicked pussy lips. It was no time before his mouth was on her, he looked up at her and said, 'I'm ready for my appetizer now. Are you ready?"

"God yes," Bonnie moaned, eyes never leaving his as he tossed one leg over his shoulder and slid his tongue into her, savoring her sweet and salty taste and they way she reached out for him.

Damon moaned, making love to her with his tongue, cock twitching as her lips gyrated against his face as she went after her orgasm. Two fingers replaced his tongue, which licked up her pussy and wrapped around her clit.

Bonnie wrapped her fingers around his wrist to make sure he didn't pull out and she pumped against him while he sent her body soaring as her juices ran down his fingers. "Oh yes, Yes Damon" she squealed.

Damon kissed his way up her body and once he got to her lips and he put his tongue into her mouth hoping she wouldn't be nervous about tasting herself. He kissed her and moaned, "Tell me this isn't better than food?"

Bonnie laughed and sat up and turned them around so he was laying on the bed and she started kissing him on his chin, neck and then down his body until she got grabbed his cock moving in toward her mouth. "Let's see if this is better than any food." She took him fully into her mouth. It was an impressive feat given his size, but the sight of her giving him a blow job was enough to make him blow his load right there. Here eyes were closed as she tilted her head back in that way people do when they are enjoying a moment. Bonnie moaned, sending vibrations through his balls and his extremities.

Damon reached over to his side table and grabbed a foil packet and looked at her, "Are you ready for the main course?"

Bonnie's answer was to take him in her hand and rub his cock through her damp folds. "What do you think?" No sooner than he got the condom on she felt him thrust into her in one long stroke.

Damon pumped in and out of her and had to stop, "Oh babe you feel incredible."

Bonnie wiggled beneath him, "You should see how good it feels when you start moving again."

Not one to say no to a challenge, Damon started moving again until they were both covered in sweat and out of breath. Adjusting one of her legs over his hip, his thrusts were long and slow, a tantalizing form of torture that left them both trembling with need. "Bonnie" he groaned, and then he was lost. Lost in her, in the moment and in her body. Damon's whole world narrowed to the beautiful brown skinned woman beneath him. Skin peppered with perspiration, eyes closed and her hands wrapped in his hair, she was all of his dreams come to life. "You're so fucking gorgeous."

A smile lit up her face and she opened her eyes to stare into baby blues, she grabbed his butt as she whispered, "Any you are like a Greek God and I am very very close."

Her word's hit him hard and his body reacted and he started thrusting into her faster and faster and tossed her legs over his forearms. He moaned, "Go ahead let go."

Ten manicured nails dug into his butt as his hips pumped, "Yes Damon, yes." Her body shook and quivered, milking him and causing his own orgasm.

His body continued to shudder against hers, both of them breathing heavy, and Damon barely could breathe, "That was definitely better than pizza."

Bonnie laughed and her inner muscles clenched him again, "How long before you are ready for dessert?"

Across the city Lily walked into Giuseppe office at the boarding house, "I've taken care of keeping Felicia silent by letting her think she may still have a chance with Damon, now all we have to do is use Isabella to get Damon back to New York, something tells me with the guilt of not being a father for 7 years he will do whatever he thinks is best for her. We just have to convince her that moving to New York will keep her family together."

Author's Note:

I'm so sorry for the long wait, I started the chapter and then changed my mind and want more of Stefan and Caroline in the story so decided to have them move to Mystic Falls. In order to make up for the long wait I added a love scene for Bamon!

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