So this chapter is a little bit sad so if you are emotional i suggest you grab a few tissues... We have a few flash backs to go through so you can get a grasp on Isabella's personality and how it will develop through time. So sit back and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing but my oc!

Year 1105, March 3rd

Dear Elijah,

I can't believe I'm doing this, nor can I believe that I'm writing this, but it seems you have rubbed off on me. I miss you, Elijah. Though I doubt you'll ever read this because I don't believe I would ever hand this journal over to you… Do you remember when you let me go to be with Klaus? Do you remember what you said? Well I do. You said, and I quote

"If you love someone, tell them, Isabella. Forget about the rules or the fear of looking ridiculous. What is truly ridiculous is passing up on an opportunity to tell someone that your heart is invested in him. It's better to lose your pride with someone you love then to lose that someone you love to your useless pride."

94 years ago. That is when you told me to follow my heart. I remember that day clearly. But, there was always one thing that I always wondered… Were you truly talking to me, or to yourself?

Love Forever and Always,

Isabella

Year 1011, February 25th

"Klaus! Elijah!" a young women yelled happily running towards the two men while holding a part of her dress so she wouldn't trip. The two men turned when they heard her voice, one smile genuine and the other forced as if he was in pain.

"Klaus! Elijah!" the girl yelled again, this time closer to the men. "I did it! I did it!" she exclaimed happily coming to a stop in front of the two.

"Done it? Done what? Don't tell me you burned down the kitchen again and you're calling it an achievement," the man with silky blond hair question with a smirk, fully knowing what she was talking about.

The blacked hair girl merely huffed and glared at the man already used to his playful ways and began telling them what happened. "It grew! The seed that Elijah gave me grew! You should see it, it's absolutely amazing."

"Ah, I see. So it wasn't the kitchen that burned down this time?"

"One time! It only happened one time, Klaus!"

"Twice, actually." Klaus laughed as she playfully pushed him back.

While the second man stood there with a painful smile on face. He couldn't take being near them when they acted like this… like lovers. Even though in name she was his, he lost her heart before he even noticed it was gone. Yes, his wife. His beautiful wife, Isabella. His only in name never in body or spirit.

Over hundred years he kept her by his side hoping that if he did she would learn to love him instead of his brother. Though his wish was never answered and whenever he ran from his brother he always manage to find them- no her. He knew he was being selfish. He knew that no matter how much she loved Klaus she would never leave him because of her promise to him, even if said promise was rash and only said because he forced her. He knew he wasn't being fair. But when was love ever fair?

However, perhaps one hundred years was enough? Perhaps he could give her up no matter how much he wanted her. Which is what he decided he was going to do. No proper gentleman would keep a lady against their will. So, he would smile like nothing's wrong, pretend like everything's all right, and act like he never really loved her from the beginning. And just like his mother always said, 'If it doesn't break your heat, it isn't love." So he'll let her go.

"Elijah, are you alright?" Isabella asked, her bright blue eyes wide with worry. "Klaus already went inside, so I'm free to do whatever it is that you wish. I did make a promise after all and I intend to see it through."

Of course you will. Why couldn't you just hate me, my sweet Isabella, then I wouldn't feel so guilty and have to give you up. "I'm fine, just thinking is all. Now how about those flowers I promised you?" he said, a true but sad smile on his face.

A large grin spread across her face, like a kid in a candy shop. "Really? You'll take me?"

Elijah nodded and offered her his arm in which she gladly accepted and they began to walk towards the field of flowers he found just the other day. When they got there Isabella took off running with him following behind laughing.

Yes, I'll give you to my brother, this I promise you; but, I beg you to let me hold on to you just for a while longer.