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Hello my lovelys! I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. Here's an update you won't want to miss. Sheriff Forbes is in the house!
~Erin
Chapter 32: Head Before Heart
"Mom!" I yelped, leaving my hiding place.
"Caroline, sweetheart. I came straight down when I found out the truth." My mother dodged past Klaus to wrap me into a hug, but hesitated when she saw my flour-drenched appearance.
"What is all over you?" She criticized my messy ensemble, picking off a stray eggshell that was clinging to my blonde waves.
"It's a long story. But what are you doing here?" I asked my mom, clenching my hands around her forearms, stopping her attempts to cleanse me of food particles.
"Tyler called me, but he didn't sound like himself. He told me everything. You went to Rome without telling me? And now you're here, shacking up with the devil himself? The worst part is that I found out from your ex-boyfriend. When did you break up with Tyler? I thought you loved him?" My mother's rant was riddled with questions and accusations.
"I'm sorry that I lied to you. But there's so much more than you know." I tried to explain the situation.
"Well then you better be prepared to tell me everything."
"Liz, if you'll just let us explain…" Klaus tried to negotiate with my mom, but she cut him off.
"Don't you dare address me in that manner. To you, I am Sheriff Forbes." My mother snapped at Klaus. Klaus raised hands in mock surrender, and bowed his head in submission. My mother demanded respect, and even Klaus willingly gave it.
"Okay then, Sheriff Forbes. Caroline is right. There is a lot more to the story then you know." Klaus agreed with my previous statement.
"Then let's talk. Klaus, get my luggage. I plan on staying a while." Klaus picked up my mother's suitcase from the front porch. I gave him an apologetic look as I led my mom into the drawing room. I didn't think she would even wait for us to clean up. She wanted the truth, and she wanted it now.
Everyone took a seat on the assorted sofas and chairs. My mom was still dressed in her police uniform; she had obviously drove down in rush. Klaus placed my mom's suitcase next to the couch where she sat. We all looked at one another, but Klaus began.
"Earlier this year, I had an indiscretion with a young female werewolf named Haley Marshall. I believe you knew her as a friend of Tyler's." Klaus spoke to my mother, who nodded.
"She was strange, I remember that." My mom agreed and Klaus continued.
"She has fallen pregnant with my children. Twins, but the genders are yet to be known. Their due date is December 25, which has recently come to my attention as of this afternoon." Klaus revealed information that even I didn't know yet.
"Wow. You as a father. I thought vampires couldn't, um, reproduce." My mom was trying to keep herself from blushing from talking about Klaus's reproducing.
"Vampires cannot, since they are undead, and their bodies can never change. But werewolves are still living creatures, so Haley and I's interaction will result in tribrid twins. A combination of vampire, werewolf, and witch hybrid." Klaus confirmed. I looked at him with surprise, seeing as some of the information he was revealing was even news to me.
"Okay. So you're having tribrid twins. That doesn't explain why my daughter ran off with you without telling me. And why she broke up with her boyfriend who I like way more than you." My mother accused Klaus, who lowered his head.
"Mom, leaving Mystic Falls with Klaus was my choice. He offered to show me life outside our small town, never thinking I would agree. But I chose to go. I'm a vampire. I graduated high school, and I didn't want to go to college. I thought I did, but not really. I wanted to travel, to see the world. Klaus took me to Rome, and it was so beautiful. Mom, I have a long time to get an extended education. But right now, I want to live my life. And Klaus gave me that chance." I told my mother. These were the feelings that I had been bottling up for such a long time, and it felt amazing getting to tell them to her finally.
"But what about Tyler?"
"Tyler and I have been growing apart from each other for a while now. But leaving for Rome with Klaus without him was definitely a bit obnoxious on my part. We hadn't spoken in a while, and I was frustrated." I admitted. My mother had a point. Not telling Tyler had been cruel, but if I had told him, I knew he wouldn't of let me leave. Especially not with Klaus.
"Well, I guess I can accept that explanation for right now. But know this young lady, we will be discussing this in deeper context later tonight." My mom told me, and I nodded in agreement.
Klaus went on to explain the ordeals with Marcel. He told my mom the stories that I already knew. My mother's facial expressions changed quite often, depending on her opinion of the conversation's point. Klaus told her about he raised Marcel, and how Mikael raised terror over New Orleans after Klaus and his family fled. He spoke about what Marcel's intentions were.
After Klaus had finished, the only word my mother spoke was "Wow."
"Yea. It's a lot, I know. But that's why we're here. We are dealing with it the best we can." I responded, Klaus looking at me. I caught his gaze, and I could see he was silently asking me whether or not I wanted to tell my mom about Tyler myself, or if I wanted him to do it. I nodded for him to take it head on.
"Sheriff Forbes, when you arrived, you mentioned when Tyler had called you he hadn't sounded like himself. There is a reason for that, and a disturbing one at that."
"What happened?" My mother immediately asked.
"Tyler turned off his humanity. He's sided with Marcel in pursuit of killing the twins." I answered her question solemnly. My mom's went to cover her mouth as she gasped.
"Marcel wants to kill the twins?" My mom asked me, her face in shock.
"He says that one of his witches has had a premonition that my children with cause imminent destruction, not only to New Orleans, but to the world. He wants to end not only their lives, but Haley's as well. Marcel thinks that anything that is linked to the birth of the twins could cause mass destruction." Klaus took hold of the conversation.
"Oh my gosh. He wants to kill innocent children." My mom commented, and Klaus and I both nodded gravely.
"Hey Mom, I think that maybe it's time we get you settled into a room. It's been a long day not only for you, but for Klaus and I as well." I told my mom, and she silently agreed.
We all got up, and headed up the staircase to the second floor. Klaus lagged behind my mother and myself, and he told us where to go as we walked down the corridor. We finally stopped at room with a plate engraved with the name Red Oak Room.
"Sheriff, this is your bedroom. Caroline and I down the hall. I hope you like it." Klaus spoke as we entered room. He placed my mother's suitcase on the floor next to her armoire.
"Are you two sharing a room?" My mother accused.
"No!" Klaus and I both answered in sync. My mother gave us both a sly look, but dismissed the question after a few seconds.
"Thank you Klaus, for your hospitality. Caroline, if you don't mind, I wish to speak to you in private." My mom requested, and Klaus nodded his head as he exited the room, closing the door behind himself.
I turned to my mom and said one word.
"Hi."
"Hey, sweetheart." My mother replied before engulfing me in a mega hug.
"I missed you." I said in my mom's ears as we held on to each other.
"I missed you too, Care."
"I'm so sorry I lied to you, and didn't call you back. I've been a really crappy daughter." I said with a slight laugh. My mom smiled, and let me go.
"I'm just glad you're safe. You had me really worried. And everything that's happening here. You should be home, somewhere I can keep track of you." My mom scolded me, and I smiled because I had missed her constant mothering.
"The thing is, I feel like I'm needed here. Klaus is trying to become a better person, that way he can be a better father. And I'm helping him. For once I feel like I'm doing something with a purpose." I admitted, and my mom frowned.
"Caroline, sweetheart. Klaus isn't like one of your projects, or like a puppy you can rescue from the animal shelter. He has a past, and a dark one at that. I don't want you getting tangled up in this turmoil that he's caused." My mother explained her fear for my wellbeing.
"Klaus is not such a bad guy, damn it! Everyone judges him, but they never take the time to get to know him. He's sweet, and charming, and sometime cheeky. But he cares about his family, sometimes to the point of smothering them. And I want to be a part of that family!" I screeched, and my mom gave me a startled look. But soon her face softened, and she motioned for me to sit next to her on the bed.
"Caroline, do you have feeling for Klaus?"
"No." I sniffled.
"Sweetheart, if you're not being honest with me, you're not being honest with yourself. Now, I'll ask you again. Do you feel something for Klaus Mikaelson?" My mom advised me, and that when I broke.
"Yes. I have feelings for Klaus Mikaelson. And I've been hiding them for months. And I'm tired of lying to myself. He feels the same way. He makes me feel like I'm floating, Mom." I confessed, laughing at my own naiveness.
"Oh, honey. Is that why you broke up with Tyler?" My mom comforted me, holding my hand as she cradled my head.
"For the longest time, I loved Tyler. But we grew apart, we were distant. He wasn't my Tyler anymore. He was gruffer, obnoxious even. Tyler was possessive."
"And Klaus isn't? Caroline, you've seen the lengths he's gone to to get what he wants." My mom reminded me of the Klaus's previous choices.
"I know he can be selfish, but so can I. Klaus makes me happy. And for once in my life, I'm going to choose what makes me happy. Please support me in my decision, Mom. I need your support." I asked.
"Ok. But if he breaks your heart, you better believe there will be wooden bullets in his chest." My mom informed me, and I laughed.
"I'm happy if you're happy Caroline."
"Thanks, Momma." I smiled.
"Have you talked to Elena or Bonnie recently? I know they would love to hear the truth." My mom tried to guilt talk me into calling my best friends. But I knew better.
"I'll call them when I can trust they'll understand. My best friends don't have to best track records when it comes to reacting to news." I told my mom as I got up from her lap.
"Okay. It's your choice." My mom agreed.
"I'm going to go shower; I feel sticky. I love you, Mom." I gave her a hug, and headed for the door.
"I love you too, honey. But Caroline, wait. There's something I want to tell you." My spoke up right before I turned the handle on the door.
"Yea Mom?" I turned to face her.
"Look, sweetheart. I know you have these overwhelming feelings for Klaus, but promise me one thing."
"Anything." I agreed.
"Promise me that even though you're happy with Klaus that you will never let your heart come before your head. If you get into any situation that is too dangerous, I want you to run as fast as you can and forget about helping Klaus. I believe he can handle himself. Okay?" My mom asked me.
"Okay." I promised. Opening the door, I closed it behind myself. I thought about the words my mother had just spoken.
Somehow, I knew someday they would be true.
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