Author's Note:

Thank you all again for your great reviews. So here is chapter fourteen. Enjoy!

Chapter XIV

Elena POV

After I got home I completely avoided Uncle John and Aunt Jenna and went straight to my room. I couldn't get what my mother, what Isobel said out of my head. Was Damon in love with me? I know I shouldn't care; I'm with Stefan…for now. But I knew there was a small part of me that was growing every day that hoped it was true.

Anna POV

When I entered Jeremy's room I found him sitting on his bed. Before he had time to react I pushed him back and got on top of him and straddle his waist and crashed my lips down unto his. I was so happy he was safe. If that bitch Isobel had hurt him, she wouldn't be undead for much longer.

Jeremy and I kissed and cuddled with each other until we heard Elena's bedroom door close. Jeremy got up from the bed and walked over to the bathroom that he and Elena shared. As he reached the door he turned around to look at me and I gave him a small nodded and he gave me a small smile and left.

I knew he now wanted to make peace with Elena, from what he had told me, he and Elena were once inseparable and honest with each other and I could tell they wanted that again. This past year had practically destroyed them and now it was time to repair and rebuild.

Jeremy: Hey! Can we talk?

Elena: Sure! Come on in.

Jeremy: Look Elena. I'm sorry I read your diary….but I just wanted the truth. Look you're my sister and I love you and….

Elena: Look Jer its okay! You had every reason to. I just thought I was doing the right thing to keep you safe. I love you so much and I promise never keep you in the dark again.

Jeremy: Okay! As long as you promise to be that annoying loving sister that I know and love.

Elena: ha-ha…promise.

A few moments passed before Jeremy came back. He smiled at me as he came lie beside and wrapped his arm around me.

"I love you!" He said to me without any hesitation. I smiled.

"And I love you!" He smiled at me and pulled me into a passionate kiss.

Elena POV

I could hear Jeremy and Anna's muffled laughs; it brought a smile to my face. I was glad everything between me and Jeremy were taking a turn for the better, but yet my heart still felt heavy. I could feel myself on the verge of tears as I headed downstairs to get some water when there was light knock at the door.

I opened the door to feel my eyes widen in shock to find Pearl.


Pearl POV

Once I left Stefan and Damon, I went to lie down on my bed as my thoughts lingered with Elena, I was still concerned and I doubt that Stefan had done a good job of comforting her.

"So you think that John is Elena's real father!"

If my heart could beat, I would think it would have stopped. Of course, why didn't I think of this before? It was too much of a coincidence. Now I was really worried about Elena. I knew this was a bad idea, it was like going to the belly of the beast, but I had to see her. I listened to the rest of Damon and Stefan's conversation before grabbing my jacket and jumped out the window and made my way to Elena's house.

General POV

Elena felt a wave of warmth wash through her as she ran into Pearl's arms. Pearl held her for a few moments until Elena pulled back and invited her in. Pearl stepped over the threshold and Elena guided her up to her room.

Elena and Pearl stayed in Elena's room for hours talking and just enjoying each other's company. Elena and Pearl began to tell stories of their past. They had really become attached to one another, Pearl saw Elena as her own daughter, and she needs a mother! Pearl thought to herself. Elena feelings towards Pearl were definitely mutual, Elena had a second mother. No why couldn't Isobel have been like her! Elena thought.

A few hours later Pearl slipped out of Elena's room and went to the kitchen for some ice cream for her and Elena. Pearl walked into the kitchen only to come face-to face to Jeremy. Jeremy froze in place as he looked at Pearl, the fear clearly visible on his face.

"Do you love her?" Pearl asked finally breaking the silence that engulfed them. Jeremy hesitated for a moment as he tried to find his voice.

"Yes!" Pearl looked Jeremy in the eye to see if there was any dishonesty to his confession of love for her daughter, but she didn't find any. Pearl opened to speak, but Jeremy cut her off.

"I know what my ancestor did to you….and for that I am sorry. But you must believe I would never do anything to hurt Anna. I love her!" Pearl again looked for any dishonesty, but again didn't find any. She smiled at him as she closed the distance between them and hugged him. Jeremy was a little taken back by this gesture, but he hugged her back none the less as he felt the same wave of warmth over him.

Pearl and Jeremy walked back up the stairs together and gave each other a small smile and before parting ways. As Pearl was about to enter Elena's room, Anna stepped out and smiled at her mother.

"What were you doing?"

"Elena and I were coming to understanding!" Anna said smiling. While Pearl and Jeremy were talking to each other, Anna took that as an opportunity to make peace with Elena. She and Elena had finally come to accept one another and if it wasn't for the age difference Anna would even consider her as a big sister.

Anna and Pearl smiled at each other as they parted ways, neither of them noticing John Gilbert looking on from a slightly opened bedroom door.


Bonnie POV

"And when Elena finds out….she never gonna forgive me."

Although I hated betraying Elena, it was the right thing to do. But the guilt became even heavier as I thought of Harper. Harper may be a vampire, but he was sweet and compassionate. I just couldn't explain it for some reason I cared about him. So not only did I betray my best friend, I also betray the man that trusted me, who delivered his very existence into my hands. What have I done?


CLIFFHANGER!

Bonnie didn't remove the spell, so whats going to happen come Founder's Day?

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- Alana.