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Chapter 10

KLAUS POV

I never realised that I would have so much in common with my worst enemy. But here we are drinking together and actually having fun. The only time I felt like this was in the 20's with Stefan, before Mikael ruined everything. Maybe we will end up friends, though it is too soon to tell. "So what's going on with Rebekah" I ask her. "Not much so far. Kol has managed to get in touch with the coven that made the dagger. Now he just has to convince them to tell him the cure. Fortunately Kol can be very persuasive" she tells me. I can't help but burst into laughter on hearing that. Kol could always charm the pants off any witch- young and old, evil and good. He loved them and they loved him. "He was always really good with witches. The fact that he used to be a warlock caused many witches to flock to him. He never really got over losing his magic when we turned. That loss made him cold and unfeeling; accept when in the company of witches" I tell her.

"He told me a lot about his childhood, how Mikael would not let him practise and how Ayanna used to tutor him behind Ester and Mikael's back" she says to my surprise. Kol has never spoken about his childhood to anyone ever and now I hear he told Katherine! "When did he tell you this? I ask curiously. "Kol came to visit Elijah and me when we were staying in London during your search for the cure. We actually grew quite close while he was there. We would talk for hours about anything and everything much to Elijah's surprise. He told me a lot about his childhood and Elijah's as well, much to Elijah's horror" she tells me.

"I can't wait to see him again. When mother resurrected him in that witch's body, she kept a tight leash on him. He couldn't even tell us who he was. As for Finn, I want to give him a chance but time and time again he has tried to kill us. How do I know that he won't try again? i am so scared to take a chance on him with Hope around" I tell her. "I know how you feel. I wouldn't want someone like that around my kids as well. From the memories Kol showed me of your childhood, I do believe Finn spent so much time with Ester, that she has gained control over him. I do believe the only time he had control over his own mind was during the time he spent with Sage. Say what you will about Love, but it can sway a person's thoughts in the right direction" she tells me. "I'll drink to that" I say to her as we drown our drinks.

Some time later

While Katherine went to the washroom, I sat there drinking, thinking about Caroline. I miss her so much. I wonder if she knows about Hope. I know I should have told her myself, but I did not want to see hate in her eyes. Maybe one day, I will bring myself to call her and tell her. Hopefully, before she can take me up on my offer of forever. I heard a phone ring, bringing me out of my musings. Looks like Katherine left her phone on the table. I check the phone to see who was calling and find myself staring at a picture of Stefan Salvatore. This will be fun, I think to myself before answering.

Me: Rippah! It's been a long time. How are you doing without the dull doppelganger bossing you around?

Stefan: Hello Klaus. You heard huh. Btw why do you have Katherine's phone? Where is she?

Me: Don't worry Stefan. She's just gone to the washroom. She left her phone on the table. I decided to pick up the phone when I saw that it was you calling. She should be back any moment now. How are things in Mystic falls? Do your'll miss me?

Stefan: Things have been quite peaceful since you left Klaus.

Me: Ouch. That hurts mate. You just broke my heart.

Stefan: Ha Ha. You crack me up. Though on a serious note. We are close to getting the cure for Rebekah's curse. She should be awake soon.

Me: That is good to hear. Finally I hear some good news at the end of a horrid day.

Stefan: What do you mean?

Me: Well, Katherine and I are drowning our sorrows at a bar after receiving nothing but bad news today.

Stefan: it sounds weird to hear that you and Katherine are drinking together.

Me: It's actually been a revealing experience. Turns out we have a lot in common.

(Out of the corner of my eye, I see Katherine coming)

Me: Here come's Katherine.

KATHERINE POV

As I was walking to our table, I hear the Klaus saying "here comes Katherine". I wonder who he is talking to. I lift my eyebrow to ask him who it was. He just says "Stefan" and hands me the phone. Why was Stefan calling so late?

Me: Stefan? What's wrong? Is Rik ok?

Stefan: Calm down Katherine. There's nothing wrong. Rik's perfectly fine. He just wanted to talk to his mom before going to bed.

Me: What do you mean by "before going to bed". It's after 10. He should have been in bed hours ago. Why is he up so late? You know my rules right?

"We don't follow rules in this house Kitty Kat" I hear Damon yell in the background.

Stefan: Well. There you have it. The reason why Rik is still up. They have been having too much fun. I wasn't invited. Apparently I'm too broody.

Me: Awe. Is someone jealous?

Stefan: I'm not jealous. Even I know how to have fun. I don't brood all the time.

Me: Yes you do. Now put Rik on the phone.

Stefan: Yes Ma'am.

Rik: MAMA! I mich chu.

Me: My little baby. Mama misses you so much.

Rik: I no little baby mama. I three. I big boy now.

I laugh and I see Klaus laughing too. My angel is really sweet.

Me: Mama is sorry big boy.

Rik: It's ok mama.

Me: Now, why are you still up? You should have been asleep long ago.

Rik: I watch ca'toons with Damy. He say no rules here. I do what I want.

Me: Well. You can tell Damy that he is in big trouble. Now you go straight to bed. I love you. Sweet dreams my angel.

Rik: Love u too mama. Night night.

Stefan: Hey. Damon has taken him to bed. Take care. Call when you reach home. No matter how late it is. OK?

Me: Yes Dad. Bye

I say sarcastically and end the call.

"They really get along well, don't they?" Klaus asked me. "Yeah. They do. The entire time I was in afterlife, they looked after my son. The 4 of them reshuffled their lives just so that he would have someone with him at all times. Even though I'm back now, they still call and beg me to send him to Mystic falls" I say to Klaus. "Looks like they got their way. He is with them right now" he said to me. "That's only because they made little puppy dog faces till they got their way. The deal is that whenever I am busy or in need of a babysitter, I have to send him to mystic falls. Thank god for private jets" I reply finishing my glass.