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Chapter 2
"A New Day Has Come" ( By Celine Dion)
I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear
Through the darkness and good times
I knew I made it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you
"I can do this. I Bonnie Bennet can do this. Change can be good". What's the worse that can happen Bonnie asked herself where she stood in front of the mirror.
With that outfit she points at her reflection in the mirror. "You won't make it pass the front gate".
"Shut up I heard that and speak for yourself". She stick her tongue out at her reflection in the mirror.
"O.k.a.y I need to go change AGAIN my reflection was right I won't make it pass the gate with this outfit and I have to do it now before I completely loose my mind in front this mirror". Bonnie grabs her 5th outfit off the bed and quickly makes her way to the bathroom.
Its been five days Bonnie last saw her friends. She had to isolate herself from everyone except Ulrich and he in turn had to report to Elena and Caroline that yes she's still safe, yes she's eating, no she's not cutting herself and no she's not mad at them. It really broke her heart to do that to them but she needed time on her own. She needed to scream and cry.
Don't bottle it up inside you have to let it its only going to make you sick Grams used to say and that's what she's trying to do. Healing takes time.
She called Ulrich that same night and mentioned to him what Care and Elena suggested. He carefully lay out her options, then analysed them and then minimize her options to a point where he made her see that maybe going away for a while and take on a challenge wasn't such a bad idea. Bonnie used to joke about Ulrich being a diplomat in disguise. She once witnessed how he told a jock to go to hell in such a way that the jock looked forward to go to hell.
"OK outfit number five sophisticated yet elegant". Bonnie looked at herself in dismay. She's wearing black heels a silk white button down luxe blouse with sleek wide leg trousers rounded off with a pearl necklace. " Seriously Bonnie pearls? Who am I kidding! I'm not Olivia Pope. I'm just a sad looking girl playing dress up". She reach for her phone and dial a number.
"Hi Caroline"?
"OH BONNIE YOU FINALLY CALLED! ME AND LENA ARE SO WORRIED ABOUT YOU. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES WE PLOTTED TO BREAK DOWN YOUR FRONT DOOR BONS"?
"Care are you busy can you come to Gram...I mean my place"?
"Bonnie what's wrong sweety? Are you okay? Please just don't do anything stupid I'm on my way" and with that the call ended.
She dialed Caroline's number again to tell her she's fine but it went to voicemail. Bonnie heard loud knocking at the front door and quickly made her way downstairs to open the door.
Oh thank GOD your okay Bonnie I was so worried Caroline said as she pulls Bonnie close to her for a tight hug.
I'm fine Care and I'm really sorry for shutting you and Lena out I know I can't get through this all alone.
"No need to explain Bon we understand Ulrich told us why and by the way you should marry him one day his the tipe of guy that only comes around once in a lifetime. Don't miss it Bon and he is still totally hot for you"!
I'll keep that in mind Care Bonnie said with a smile
"Oh and promise me one thing and this is serious Bonnie".
You make me the Godmother of you and Ulrich adorable babies Caroline said smiling brightly at Bonnie. Bonnie smiles and shake her head. You are unbelievable Care. This is what I missed Care the laughter our silliness.
"Aww sweety this is what you need you can't do this on your own Bon and I'm not saying that your weak but let us share your pain with you after all she was a Grams to me and Lena too".
"That she was Care"
"And now I'm dying to know why you all dressed up you look really nice Bon. Looks like you just stepped out of a Vogue Magazine. Let's take a pic and send it to Ulrich I'm sure that will make his day".
We can still do that Care Bonnie let's out with a chuckle but I'm actually going for an interview with Mrs Salvatore and this Bonnie points at her outfit does not make me feel comfortable I don't wanna go like this.
Did you pick this out by yourself Caroline asked
Yes I wanted to go for the Olivia Pope look Bonnie said shyly
"Well you pulled it off as for the pearls not so much"
"Come on Care I'm not going like this"
"Okay Bon Mrs Salvatore is not the fuzzy your typical rich snobbish tipe. Dress in whatever your comfortable in just as long as your you. A pair of jeans a nice blouse and flats comfy enough. Think we should take your hair up in a tight ponytail. Minimum make-up just a bit eye shadow make those emeralds more cat like maaiu. So first things first you need to go and change were going shopping".
"Shopping? But I have...
"Yes you have Caroline interupted Bonnie but its not quite what we are going for. Chop chop Bennet we don't have all day"
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun
A new day has come
The rain started to fall softly as Bonnie made her way to her car under her green umbrella.
"Great just my luck maybe the rain is a blessing in disguise".
The exterior of the manor was impressive so Care didn't exaggerate the Salvatore's are coming from old money.
So this is it Bonnie you can still turn around and play dumd or get your butt out and go do that interview the girl quietly tells herself. Bonnie sigh. "I'm going to do this I need to start somewhere might as well start here" and with that she got out of the car and made her way to the door with more confidence.
She knocked and waited. After a few seconds a maid with grey hair and a sharp face opened the door.
"Hi Bonnie Bennet here to see Mrs Salvatore".
Follow me Miss Bennet the maid said with a sour face.
Inside the manor she could see that the carpets and heavy furniture dates centuries ago. They passed the dinning room which was an impressive grand place. She followed the maid to a small summer parlor with pics and description of Gothic furniture. Galleries where portraits hung of all generations till present. Bonnie literally felt as if she stepped into another era.
"You may take a seat Miss Bennet. Anything you want to drink while waiting for Mrs Salvatore"?
Bonnie looked at the maid and politely decline.
"Very well Mrs Salvatore will be with you shortly".
Bonnie gave the woman a smile to which the woman just turned around and walked out closing the doors.
Well someone takes their job way too serious. I wonder how she escaped the 1800's Bonnie said under her breath.
I'm sorry Miss Bonnie if Mrs Potter comes accross as rude. She's been like that ever since I can remember not very social a woman's voice amusingly said behind her.
Bonnie quickly turns around just in time to stop herself from screaming out of fright. The hell where did this woman come from Bonnie thought.
Lily Salvatores face was a picture of timeless beauty the bluest eyes her posture screamed aristocrat.
I'm sorry where are my manners. The woman gave Bonnie a small smile. Im Mrs Salvatore but please call me Lily and you my dear must be Bonnie Bennet late Sheilas grand daughter"?
To say Bonnie was surprised that Mrs Salvatore knew her Grams was an understatement and it clearly showed on her face. "Yes Mrs Salvatore..I mean Mrs Lily I'm the grand daughter of Sheila Bennet.
"You look surprise Bonnie. Your grandmother was a remarkable woman and please just Lily. You can call me just Lily and can I call you Bonnie"?
"Yes Mrs Salvatore.. I mean.. Mrs Lily...I mean Lily. I'm so sorry I guess I'm just a little nervous".
"Oh please don't be Bonnie we don't bite. I find you some what refreshing than the other candidates I interviewed. Some of them boldly stated that their only doing this to hopefully end up with Damon or Stephen".
Bonnie had a confused look on her face at the mention of the two names.
"My two sons. Damon's the oldest and Stephen the youngest". Their both in Italy where Damon is running the company. Stephen Lily said with a soft smile well he is still figuring out what to do next year. "He also finished school this year just like yourself Bonnie".
I really should have googled them I'm not even prepared Bonnie franticly thought.
"What a beautiful necklace you have Bonnie is that from your mother"?
"Uhm no this was from my Grams she gave it to me before she passed on" Bonnie softly said.
The woman reached her hand out as if she wanted to touch it but quickly pulls her hand back as if the necklace would strike her like a snake. She noticed Bonnie's discomfort and awkwardness.
"Silly me" Lily laughs. Shall we get on with the interview I have a few questions to ask
"We sure can" Bonnie smiles politely.
When it was dark now there's light
Where there was pain now there's joy
Where there was weakness I found my strength
Later that night Bonnie layed wide awake in her bed staring at the ceiling. After the interview she met up with her two friends and had to give an indept detail of the interview. She left the necklace incident out. Her phone starts vibrating on the night stand.
Hey Ulrich Bonnie said with a smile
"Judging by your tone of voice I guess you got the job hey beautiful".
"Don't get your hopes up Rich I blew it".
"When will you stop being so hard on yourself Bon? Your the smartest girl I know. Period".
"So smart that I basically knew nothing about the Salvatore's I didn't even know the names of her two sons"".
"I'm sure she looked passed that and saw your sparkling personality and beauty inside"
"If this doesn't work out I'll think of something else Rich".
"I'm sure you will but I'm still holding both thumbs up and with that I'm going to love and leave you sleep tight Caramelle I really miss you"
"Miss you too Rich sweet dreams".
Bonnie just put her cellphone down when it started vibrating again. She clicked the accept button and said halo.
"Is this Miss Bennet"?
Yes this is Bonnie replied.
"Miss Bennet this is Miss Potter from the Salvatore's. I'm calling you to inform you that your application was successful. Mrs Salvatore wants you to meet her at ten o clock at the manor. Have a pleasant night Miss Bennet.
Wow was all she could get out as she lay back on her back starring wide eye at the ceiling...