Never in her life would Elena Gilbert have thought she'd be here , engaged and pregnant to the most amazing man she had ever met. Not only that but she was finally beginning to have hope that maybe someday she will reach her dream of returning to college .
After her father had died she was so sure that she would have to give everything up for good at the end of the day she had a baby brother to take care of . Damon has helped her believe that everything good in life comes from a lot of hard work and suffering . She loved him so much for that and she couldn't wait for this baby to be born so they could experience how amazing their daddy truly was .
"Hey baby? Did you get the balloons sorted or do you want me to go now before work?" Damon asked snapping her from her thoughts.
"Oh I'll do it ! I'm off work today so I might as well gives me something to do ." She smiled .
"Okay then , I'll see you later gorgeous ." He spoke before kissing her goodbye and walking out of their home .
It had been 3 weeks since their engagement and Jeremy had been in town for the past two. It was so amazing knowing that they was able to share their miracle with everyone at dinner later that night . Elena wasn't sure how her brother or best friend hadn't noticed yet they normally pick up on any changes in her routine .
"Hey sis !" Jeremy chirped exiting the spare room .
"Morning ! How do You fancy helping me with dinner tonight ?" She asked him .
"Sure ! What needs to be done ?"
"Just a few things I need to pick up from the store so can you just set up the table and things ?"
"Yeah! I'll get started after my shower whilst you go into town." Jeremy chirped before hugging her quickly and walking into the bathroom.
Elena rolled her eyes , typical the second he is asked to do something he magically has something else to do before hand.
"Alright I'll see you later !" She called grabbing her jacket and keys as she made her way to the front door. She heard Jeremy shout a quick 'bye' before she closed the door and made her way towards the stairs . She figures she might as well use them whilst she still can, she'll be far to big to do so sooner or later.
The card store was a nice easy ten minute walk from the apartment so she decided that a cab wasn't needed . As she walked she found herself wondering about what else life would have in store for her and Damon.
It was only three months till their wedding and she honestly couldn't wait . That gave her an idea for what else to do durning her day , after she had picked up the balloons she would call Caroline to come dress shopping. After all the dress is the most important part of the wedding in a girls world.
"Oh hello Elena!" Mary , the old woman who owned the store smiled as she entered the card shop.
"Hey Mary! I'm here to pick up the balloons and pins me and Damon ordered last week." Elena smiled .
"Ahh yes! The baby reveal! I still can't believe you're having a baby it's been so hard keeping this to myself is such amazing news !" Mary chattered happily.
"Thank-you it is amazing ." Elena agreed rubbing her stomach gently as the grey haired woman went to fetch the balloons.
"Here you go my lovely! Damon paid so I will bid you farewell." Mary gushed walking around to give Elena a hug and kiss on the cheek.
"Awww thanks Mary !"
"Your parents would be so proud of you ." Mary said softly before releasing Elena from her grip.
"I just wish they were here to tell me themselves." Elena sighed before smiling softly .
"I know my dear, I know ." Mary said as she walked Elena to the door .
"I'll see you later." Elena called walking back towards her building.
She had no idea what she was going to do with the rest of her day . It was so crazy to think that her life was going to be changing so dramatically over the next few months and she still had no idea what she was doing the next day never mind when the baby comes .
She decided to call Caroline . She hadn't seen the blonde in a while and it would be nice to have a catch up before everyone else arrived for the reveal.
"Hey Care!" She chirped.
"Elena ! Hi."
"Do you fancy coming the mall ? I have a few things to do at home but I should be done by one , what do you say?"
"Sure! Gives me the chance to get the perfect outfit for this meal tonight!" The blonde replied laughing .
"I'm sure you have plenty of great outfits! Maybe you should buy Stefan one? I've never seen him wear anything different."
"Hmmmm yeah ! Great idea but I'm still getting myself a little something ." Caroline giggled making Elena roll her eyes .
She made her way back to flat to start moving her furniture around. Planning a meal for the whole family was one hell of a task. In all honesty she couldn't wait for it to be over , although she was so excited to share their incredible news.
She quickly made work on placing the food in the oven and set the snacks and drinks up . Of course she had the option of orange juice considering she was unable to have any wine , much to her disappointment.
"Excited for the engagement meal sis? Looks like you've gone all out!" Jeremy laughed as her walked in.
"Yeah! Thanks for preparing the food Jer , I really appreciate it." Elena smiled.
"I'm off out with Caroline but i'll be back by three! Damon should be home at half one so he will keep you company." She spoke grabbing her bag.
"Ok! I'll see you later." He replied plonking Himself Down onto the couch.
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"Hey bestie!" Caroline chirped rushing over to give Elena a hug.
"Hey! Ready for a shop?" Elena asked smiling widely.
"Yeah! But can we eat first I'm absolutely starving I don't know if I can survive any longer ." The blonde sighed dramatically . linking their arms together.
"How does a smoothie and a donut sound ?" Elena giggled . She had been craving a dunkin dounuts since she left the apartment.
"Amazing !" Caroline laughed as they walked along .
It was a nice afternoon , they went into each and every store they could . Caroline's excuse being she needed to widen her choices .
"I've really missed this , just us two hanging out." Caroline said softly.
"Yeah.. me too I mean I love the guys but , nothing beats girl time." Elena agreed taking a sip of her water.
"How have you managed to drink that much? You've never been a fan of water ." The blonde questioned.
"Just thought it would be nice to be healthy for a change . You should try it my skin is amazing ."
"Hmmm maybe I will ."
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Damon was far too excited about the dinner , although he would never actually admit it out loud to anyone of course .
"So dinner is at 6 right ?" Alaric asked placing some files down on his desk as Damon grabbed his coat.
"Yeah, but please try be early just incase we start before that . I know what you're like you'll turn up around when we begin desert!" Damon said pointedly.
Alaric just laughed and said A quick see you later as he made his way out of the office. He needed to get home early and make sure everything was sorted . He loves Elena but she's never been the most organised woman.
"Jer , I'm home!" He called as he entered the cosy apartment.
"Hey man! I'm just about to set up the extra tables if you wanna help?" The younger of the two replied .
"Yeah sure then we should probably get ready before the girls take over the apartment. Where is Elena ?" He asked hanging his coat before walking over to help .
"Just out with Caroline shopping , what's the bets they come back with all of this months wage in their bags?"
"Hmmm 100 bucks ?" They both chuckled and shook their heads before quickly finishing the table and placing the decor nicely on top .
"There I think that should do!" Damon chirped .
"Yeah , let's go get ready god knows how long we have before the girls kick us out ." Jeremy stated rolling his eyes as he entered the spare room.
Damon settled on a simple cream button up with black dress pants for his outfit. Cream seemed like the perfect colour after all they was having a pregnancy reveal and the baby's gender was still unknown . Elena and Caroline arrived around ten minutes later , both of them stating that the bedroom and bathroom was theirs and theirs only for the next hour or so before the guests arrive.
Stefan arrived shortly after laughing as he entered the apartment to the screams of Elena and Caroline .
"No! My curlers are broke Damon!" Elena rushed out running into Stefan on the way.
"Woah! Heyyy."
"It's to the end of the world sis! Just use your straightener like you used to ." Jeremy said casually snacking on the grapes.
"Why didn't I think of that! Thanks Jer." She laughed running back to her blonde best friend .
"Soooo How is it going guys ." Stefan asked smirking .
"Good , well okay ish no meltdowns just yet." Damon laughed patting his brother on the shoulder.
"Hmmmm there's still plenty of time for that yet brother.."
"You have no idea." Damon smirked .
A/N : sorry I've been off for a while finishing college work but I'm back ! Next chapter will be longer !
