Chapter 1
New Orleans Wedding Planner
When I think of weddings the first thing comes to my mind the fact that everyone is busy on that day and constantly paying attention to the bride who is supposedly the most perfect thing on that day ,and here I was in the middle of the latest wedding that I perfectly planned ; an old friend of mine in Mystic Falls ,Virginia, Elena Gilbert she finally married her High School sweetheart Stefan Salvatore. What a happy couple I thought ,watching the two lovebirds waltz the night away. In a corner of the reception I saw his charming ,single older brother Damon Salvatore drinking his sorrows away for losing the girl he wanted that his brother got Poor SAP! And the perfect bridesmaid Bonnie ,Caroline and Rebekah giggling over drinks and red velvet cake .
"Hayley ? right" a familiar voice startled me .I was surpise to see Matt there Elena was also his ex girlfriend.
"Matty hey how are you?" I said hugging the blue eyed dirty blonde
"fine…good to see you….wow good job on the wedding planning…its beautiful..so happy for Elena"he said smiling
"well I don't like to take credit..but thanks…shes a great girl" I said laughing and sipping my Strawberry Margarita
"guess I'll see u around "Matt said paying his attention to Rebekah's direction
Matt and Rebekah had a thing since High School,but due to Rebekah's family so called issues ,these two lovebirds cant be together. And that leaves me in the middle of my story ,Im Hayley a dorky ,wedding planner , alcohol drinker and part-time dancer ,im from a small town called the French Quarter in New Orleans ,Louisiana ,no I don't speak French but did a few French dudes before. Yes , weddings are the major part of my semi-loner life ,love never really find my way ,but there was this one guy from back in New Orleans ,I haven't seen him in awhile ,ever since he moved to NYC ,but it never really matter we were just friends and life goes on.
"oh Hi Hayley"Caroline said startled me from my thoughts .Caroline Forbes ex cheer captain ,Miss Perftect ,all the boys liked her ,Elena's bestfriend .not really a fan of her
"great job on Elena's wedding….but I sorta wanna ask u a favor?"caroline asked pulling me aside
"sure whats wrong?"I asked taking another drink from the passing waiter
"im getting married in 2months and I was wondering if u can be my wedding planner,u did Elena's own so perfect"Caroline said glowing
Caroline Forbes was getting married wow! To who,I bet he was stuck up ,rich and a giant jerk
"um sure..heres my card give me a call"I said giving her agency card
"I want u to meet..my fiancé"caroline said dragging me inside the Salvatore's Boarding house
Ugh I didn't want to meet her fiancé now,but I would have to eventually
"honey this is our wedding planner.."Caroline said grabbing his arm spinning him around
I almost choked on my drink,to my ashtonishment , Nicklaus Mikaelson was standing infront of me ,the boy I was in love with in New Orleans ,my old bestfriend
"Nick!"I said puzzled
"Hayles is our wedding planner ,love "Klaus said smiling
"you two know each other?wow"caroline said looking between us as we stared at each other with slight smiles
My old crush was getting married to perfect Caroline,im happy for him,and im his wedding planner GREAT! Just simply PEACHY!
"Sweetheart, Hayles and I took the same Art Class together in New Orleans" Klaus said with that charming smile he always give .I remembered the first time we met in the French Quarter ,he was such an amazing guy ,full of life and a passion for Art but then he left for New York City and I was shattered but I moved on from my crush on him .You see Niklaus is one of the most popular Artist in New York City,people from everywhere come to view his pieces and buy them also.
"Really WOW!,a painting Wedding Planner just my luck"Caroline said laughing
I winced at her dull humor "what a small world,and it keeps getting smaller " I said with a plastic smile
"well this is great,cause Nik and I are getting married in New Orleans ,my family and his family its going to be perfect"Caroline said with her dreamy eyes
"well im actually leaving for New Orleans right after this wedding maybe we can have a meeting this week about the plans" I suggested smiling at the happy couple
"wonderful Nik and his brother are also leaving for New Orleans tonight also,but I'll be there by Tuesday,we can definitely have lunch" Caroline said squeezing Nik's biceps
I nodded to finalize the plans
"Its great seeing again Hayles"Nik said smiling
"Bye Hayley ,see you soon then"Caroline said dragging him away for my lingering stares
He looked back at me
After my long flight ,I threw myself on my couch as I let out my breath
"I cant believe hes marrying Caroline miss perfect Forbes"I said throwing my hands up
"As in Caroline Forbes; the Supermodel ,shes in newest edition of Vogue" my roommate Sophie said
Sophie Deveraux is bestest friend in the entire world ,I've known her since High School . shes a fashionista and cake maker, shes stuck owning her abuela bakery in the French Quarters .But Sophie wants to be a NYC fashion designer but I guess life don't always give us what we want
"wow thanks for reminding me of how perfect she is" I said frowning
"Hey you're the one who never told the guy how you feel jeeeeezzz"Sophie said packing her cupcakes in colorful boxes
"well….I….. I…..thought I wasn't his type ,I wasn't good enough"I said covering my face
"well now your stuck planning his wedding goodluck" She said lifting the boxes heading to the front door
"Wait?! ..I'll need you for the cake "I yelled …Sophie rushed out of the door immediately
I rolled my eyes as I ruffled my brunette hair