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Chapter 4
"So Declan what brings you to Donovan's landing?" Nicole asked.
"Searching for someone."
"Who?" She pauses, "Of course if you don't mind me asking."She politely says.
"No it's fine, recently I just found out I was born here."
"No joke? Seriously?"
"Yes, just trying to find any evidence of my birth parents."
"You should try our local library."
"I have, most of the books about the old town are gone from the catalogues. I can't find anything on Mystic falls."
"That sucks."
" I tried to see an Alaric Saltzman but that didn't go too well either."
"Who?"
"Neither Mind," he sighs, "it doesn't matter anyway."
"If you really wanna' know more about the town you should talk to Abby's birth mom."
"Nicole. No."
"Your adopted too?" He immediately asked.
"Not exactly." She answers.
"Come on Abb's don't be so shy, her mom's great she knows everything."
"I'd love to meet her someday and talk."
"Let's go now." Nicole outright says.
"No Nicole let's not, remember we have plans."
"What plans?" She shrugs.
Abby buries her face into her hands and pinches the tip of her nose.
"I don't want to inconvenience you guys."
"Oh it's fine Declan, I'm the one driving. Let's go."
They pull up to an old house, a few miles away from town.
When the car comes to a stop, Declan and Nicole hop out, leaving a very reluctant Abby in the car.
"Abby come ooonnnnn." Nicole drags out.
"No I'm fine from here thanks."
Before Declan can even form his fist to knock, the door opens instantly. An older woman in her forties stands there.
"Hi ma'am,I'm-"
"Declan, I've been waiting for you." She quickly hugs him, embraces him and invites him in.
"I'm sorry have we met?" He's confused.
"No but I knew your parents. You're a splitting image of your father."
"What were they like, did they-"
"I have all the answers you're looking for, but first, Come, sit, I'll make tea."
They come in as the woman stares down Abby before closing the door.
"Sorry you know how crazy your daughter can be."
Nicole apologizes on Abby's behalf.
"No need to apologize she'll forgive me sooner or later, she has to come to the terms with what happened."
Declan listens in, but keeps a safe distance not wanting to invade their privacy. He generously takes the bitter cup of tea, setting it aside so they could talk.
"So how exactly did you know my parents?"
She smiles, "We were all good friends, all of us. She was beautiful, strong. He was adventurous, troublesome. When they had you they were so happy," she smiles, " You guys were the perfect family."
"What happened to them? To us?"
"Life. Sometimes you think you're ready for it but it hits you wanted to keep you, they really did but being a parent can take a certain toll on you."
He nods but frowns, a bit disappointed.
"You know that all too well, huh?"
"Abby no." Nicole warns. Abby slides into the living room but remains standing.
"Abby regardless of the circumstances, I've missed you." When her mom reaches out she retreats.
"Sure you have. Are you guys done yet?"
"No." Declan answers her. He didn't understand why she was so rude to her own mother, her own flesh and blood. Here he was trying to find anything to connect him to his original parents. Her mom seemed so sweet.
"Abby I'm sorry."
She crosses her arms and looks towards the ground."You said that before."
"It'll never be enough." She softly replies.
Everyone's silent for moment until Nicole speaks up.
"So did you know anyone else at the time?"
"Plenty of people. Donovans Landing was always a beautiful town, filled with lovely people."
"You mean Mystic Falls?" He clarifies.
"Yea." She frowns.
"Did she get to the part about the vampires yet?"
Abby asked, yawning.
Her mother immediately eyes her down and Nicole face palms.
"Vampires? You mean like actual supernatural vampires?" He asked. He was intrigued.
"Yea. With fangs and long fingernails and cold skin, the whole deal."
Abby says unable to contain her laughter.
Her mother looks embarrassed, sad.
"Could you tell me me more?"
"One time-"
"Don't waste your time Declan. Finding out who your real parents are can be a waste of time. Honestly she probably didn't even know your parents. She's up here by herself most of the day so she makes up stories. Believe me I've heard them, ghost and witches." She shrugs her shoulders.
Suddenly her mom widens her eyes and places her hand on her head. "I think it time for you all to go." She kindly asked.
"Gladly." Abby says. Her and Nicole walk out with Declan not too far behind them.
"I'm sorry if I offended you, not my intention at all." He says.
"You didn't. I'm just feeling a little weak so it'd be best for you all to go."
She holds out her hands.
"Could I come back later?"
She shakes her head. "Just please, go."
"I'm begging you miss," He never did ask for her name.
"Bennet, you can call me Bonnie," She quickly pulls him to the side, sighing."Alaric Saltzman, he can help."
"He doesn't live here anymore. I already tried."
Her eyebrows pull together, she was confused.
"That can't be right unless…..unless they've got him too."
"Who found him? What's going on?"
"Quickly, who told you about Alaric not living here anymore?"
"Older guy, taller, dark brown hair with small patches of white. Shotgun."
She smiles, "Declan, that was Alaric Saltzman."
"Why would he lie and attack me?"
"More things have changed in this town, not just the name. Terrible things."
Declan swallows.
"Now go back tell him who you are. I'll reach out later."
"I will but-"
"Declan, you must go. If they," she lowers her voice, "If they catch you here it won't be good for anyone."
"Ms, Bennet-"
She slams the door in his face.
He puts his ear closely to the door to hear in the house.
("Hello Bonnie, how are you feeling today?"
"I'm fine Kelsee, everything's fine I swear. No one's been here."
"Who's jeep is that in the driveway?"
"My daughter's friend, they came to see me I swear. On their own will."
"I'll have to let him know about that."
"Please Kelsee, it won't happen again. I'll do anything you ask."
"Now Bonnie, you know I can't do that….and as always, unfortunately it's time for you to take your medicine .")
He hears a loud scramble and glass breaking.