A/N: I have returned:) I think this is what everyone including myself has been waiting for get happy!

Chapter 11: One More Time

Point of View: Tiara Somerhalder December 7, 2012

I look at the life altering papers in my hands reality setting in. I contemplate putting the pen to work wondering what I will actually be doing. My eyes water as I flip to the last page and sign my name of only six months Tiara Green Somerhalder. I push the papers away and put my head in my hands taking deep breaths to hold back the tears.

"Okay I brought down everything you packed including your labor bag because you are going into a stressful situation that may cause your son some problems." Cheynne says all in one breath.

I don't answer her just get up and head to the door with the white envelope in my purse.

"You've already started crying are you sure that you don't want me to go?"

"I'm very sure it's not your place to come it would be quite awkward."

She scrunches her nose up at me then pulls me into a hug, "Fine please be careful and try not to get too upset."

"Will do," She walks out with me and puts my bags in the trunk of my car. I turn on some music hoping to drown out my thoughts of doubt on the way to the airport. Once I arrive a random guy in some type of uniform pulls out my bags.

"I can take it from here. Who sent you? My brother in law well sort of."

"Yes he made me aware of your arrival I'm to help you until your bags are on the plane."

"Away we go." We walk into the airport as I dial Ian's number in a moment of impulse. I'm grateful when I get his voicemail. "I wanted to tell you that I'm coming to Seattle needing to discuss something in person." Unsure of what else to say I hang up and continue to the desk.

Point of View: Ian Somerhalder

I'm finally done shooting for the day cut off from the real world for a couple hours. I turn my phone back on as I walk out to my car listening to my voicemails. "I wanted to tell you that I'm coming to Seattle needing to discuss something in person."

I get the same feeling when I see Tiara come into a room. My mind goes crazy with the possibilities of what could happen, what could be said, how big my son has grown. I look at the time and realize she should be landing any second. I call her and to my surprise, she answers.

"Hello?"

"Hey I just got your message I take it you're in Seattle?"\

"I am I'm driving to my hotel."

"Nonsense you'll stay with me let's meet up at Il Terrazzo I'm sure you're hungry."\

"I'm coming from Sea-Tac so-"

"It's fine I'll wait."

"Okay."

"Okay." Silence falls over us until I hear a turn signal, "Are you driving right now?"

"Yeah I thought you knew that already."

"Shit! Tiara you shouldn't be on the phone while driving!"

"But I h-"

"No! Either way you shouldn't be distracted see you when you get here."

I quickly hang up and take a deep breath from the near heart attack I almost had.

Point of View: Tiara Somerhalder

After a twenty-minute drive, I arrive at a fancy restaurant making me question if my simple purple pleated sweetheart dress and black strappy wedges are dressy enough. I pull down the mirror looking at myself one last time running my hands over my way too long hair. What are you doing? You aren't going on a date and you aren't here to impress so get your ass up and waddle in there! I roll my eyes at my stupid thoughts then get out the car.

No crying no yelling no stressing no crying no yelling no stressing, I repeat this mantra in my head walking up to the white doors. The place is busier than I thought and I realize its dinnertime here not nine o'clock at night.

"Table for one miss?" The guy looks down at my stomach then back up at me as if he were to say two.

"I'm actually looking for my… husband."

He nods then gestures behind him giving me the freedom to search on my own which I'm very thankful for. I walk towards the back not finding any black haired men that could possibly compare to Ian. I turn to my left into another room with wooden chairs and wooden tables with white tablecloths. Instead of walking deeper into room, I begin to dig through my purse for my phone when my son decides to kick hard.

"Tiara?"

I look up and practically drop to my knees staring at a pair of grey eyes. "Uh huh."

"You look beautiful."

"Oh wow." I take a moment to take him all in wearing a white button up tucked into his dark navy blue dress pants that match his suit jacket. I literally clench my legs together when I look back up into his grey eyes then up at his messy copper hair. With shaky legs, I follow him to a table in the corner still in shock.

"Sorry I should've warned you about my appearance. I can't do much about my hair but I can go take out the contacts."

"No you look fine its fine." A moment later, my mind catches up with my mouth, "You don't look fine you look very Christian Grey."

Ian chuckles, "I came straight from shooting to here so that I could see you. I've missed you Tiara… a lot."

"I oh wow."

He leans forward putting his forearms on the table and I notice his wedding band still firmly on his finger as if he has never taken it off. "I don't think I've ever seen you this speechless. What is it that you wanted to talk about in person?"

"We can talk about that later."

"How long are you going to be in town?"

"I have no clue I guess three days?"

He chuckles again, "Three days more than I expected."

Silence falls over us again just as the waiter comes over to take our order, "I'm Adam I'll be your server today. What can I get for you to drink?"

"Water with lemon please," Ian looks at me and I nod, "Make that two."

"Sounds good. Have you decided on food yet?"

"Go ahead," I say giving Ian permission once again.

"Ossobuco Con Fettuccine and Rigatoni Bolognese for the lady."

Adam nods then takes our menus, "I'll have that right out for you."

"So how are you doing?"

"Pretty good actually my hormones will get the best of me and your son is a soccer player I'm sure. He's always letting me know he is there."

Ian gives me a sad smile obviously trying to hide his feelings, "No he's the kicker for the football team."

I can't help but laugh, "Now I can agree on that. How has Seattle been treating you?"

"Very well especially when I'm everyone's favorite control freak."

"You surely are mine."

"I'm glad to be yours… forever and always."

I look down at my hands on my bump trying to fight the urge to cry.

We turn into an underground parking lot and pull into a spot near the elevator. Something about this place seems familiar but I have no clue why. We walk into the elevator then Ian types in a code and we shoot up into the sky.

"Are you sure you want me to stay here? You're going to have to put up with my midnight trips and my mood swings."

"I'm sure. I've missed out on 99% of the past six months three days will be a joy."

I nod my head unsure of what to say. The elevator doors open and I step out to what looks like a mini lobby area. I let Ian lead the way towards a giant open white area with touches of silver, black, and red and floor to ceiling windows. A giant black piano sits in the corner next to the door that leads out to the balcony. A huge black couch sits near the fireplace along with other plush chairs. The room makes me feel really small which is a miracle since I always feel big.

"This is the living room, over there is the kitchen, and this way my lady is to the master bedroom." I follow him to an all-white room with a giant bed that has golden sheets. Excluding the two walls that connect to the main door, they are all glass. A balcony is outside next to the other door that I assume is the bathroom.

We head out down the hallway to another smaller room with blues and golds with only one glass wall. It seems less clinical with a carpeted floor and not a speck of white anywhere.

"You can stay here or my room doesn't matter to me where ever you will be comfortable."

I nod and he smiles heading back towards the living room. I sit down and Ian sits next to me on the U-shaped couch. He turns to face me then rests his head on his right hand, elbow propped on the back of the couch. That's when I realize where we are. "Escala," I murmur more to myself.

"Yes that's where we are."

My eyes widen, "Is this where you shoot?"

"Floor below."

"Oh okay."

"Now would you like to tell me why you traveled all this way to tell me something in person?"

I look down not sure how to say what I need to say in a delicate way. I grab my purse and pull out the white envelope then hand it to him. Ian takes it, looks down at the envelope, then back up at me. He opens it and his face falls when he sees the title. After reading a little more he tosses the papers onto the coffee table.

"You're really doing this? You really want an annulment?"

The pain in his voice makes the tears begin to fall down my cheeks, "I've already signed only thing left to do is for you to sign it."

"No."

"Ian-"

"No!" He jumps to his feet and starts pacing running both of his hands through his hair. "I refuse to sign those papers that will make it seem like our marriage never existed!"

"I don't want to drag this out," I murmur looking down at my hands.

"I don't want to let you go! I can't lose you I love you! Does that mean nothing to you?"

"It's not that-"

"Then what the fuck is it? Do you not love me anymore? Is there another man? Are you afraid of me? I don't know what else I can do Tiara I have apologized, I have groveled, I have given you space, I compromised and agreed to being friends for a while. I have done everything that you could possibly ask of me I have fought for you I won't let stupid mistakes and meaningless words tear us apart!"

I cry even more hearing what he truly thinks finally come out.

"Look at me Tiara! Don't you think I deserve at least that much?"

I can't find the strength to obey afraid of what I might see. Ian sighs, "Look. At. Me." I look up to see a fuming man with tears at the surface. "Tell me why. Are you afraid?"

I nod my head knowing that if I open my mouth I run the risk of crying more.

"Of what?"

"I don't know. It not working and I end up hating you. Our relationship getting so toxic that it will hurt our son in the long run. Me pissing you off and you run to another woman or to alcohol and something terrible happens. You cheating on me again or even worse…" I look back down unable to look into his eyes, "I'm afraid of you not loving me anymore," I say in such a quiet shaky voice I scare myself.

Ian drops to his knees in front of me placing his hands on the side of my face, "You're my everything my lifeline without you I don't have a reason to live. I love you that will never change. I will never hurt you again like the way I did before."

I shake my head wanting to believe him but not being able to after drilling it into my own head that we can't be together. I look away, "It won't work we will never work."

"Yes it will we have been through the worst it can only get better from here."

"Couples have been together for years and have never come close to what we have been through in only a year."

"I can't let you go don't make me do it. I can't even handle the thought of you walking out of my life." He says with tears escaping.

"I can't do this anymore."

"Yes you can! You lean on me I lean on you we support each other if you are there for me I'm there for you! If we have each other we will be stronger than anything in the world being able to face any problem that comes our way."

Somewhere in my mind I know that's true but I can't break down the walls that I have put up again.

"I promise to make you feel like the only girl in the world and the only one in my universe. You have worked miracles on me Tiara I'm a changed man for the better. I can't imagine my life without you because you are my life. You can light up the darkest places with just your beautiful spirit alone and it is even more amazing because you don't realize that you have that power. I want to be by your side for the rest of my life wake up next to you and go to sleep next to you."

I cry even more hearing him repeat his vows, "Please no I can't handle this."

"I love you with all my heart you are my everything Tiara you are my more the reason why I do hearts and flowers. I vow to protect you from all harm that may come our way. I vow to keep our commitment and you deep in my heart. I promise to be there for you when you need me or want me when you need to be held and told that everything will be alright. I will never give you a reason to doubt my love to doubt how much you mean to me how lost I would be without you."

"Ian please," I try to control my emotions but the tears continue to pour.

"No matter where life takes us my heart will belong to you no matter who tries to get in between us my heart will always belong to you I will trust you and respect you even in the times where I want to yell that I think you're making a mistake but I will trust you. When you are sad, I'm sad when you are happy I'm happy. Ever since the day you asked me to be your boyfriend we have been one you complete me we are like two perfect puzzle pieces that fit together. I will support you in anything and everything you want upholding your hopes and dreams. All that is mine is now yours. Every piece and part of me is now yours including my love from this moment on for as long as we both shall live."

I shake my head and look away feeling as if my world is crumbling. "Please baby please! Believe in me believe in us I'm here on my knees begging you to take me back! Tell me you don't love me anymore that there was a time where you didn't love me at all! You tell me that and I will sign the papers."

I don't open my mouth knowing that whatever would come out would be a lie. "You love me I know it tell me."

"I love you."

"Tell me that you won't leave me."

"I won't leave you."

"Tell me that you're mine again and only mine."

"I'm yours and only yours forever and always."

Within seconds his lips are against mine creating, a needy kiss both of making up for lost time. When we finally pull away, our breathing is heavier. I press my forehead against Ian's, "I love you so much."

"I love you too Mrs. Somerhalder let me take you to bed."

Taking me completely by surprise, he picks me up and carries me down the hallway. I don't even stay awake for that short trip but when I wake again, I'm wrapped up in gold sheets. I look into my favorite pair of blue eyes right before he kisses my lips again.

"Get some sleep baby you need it."

Without a second thought, I'm far away watching the love of my life entertain his little twin.

Review and all that good stuff please and thank you! Check out my other story Nothing More people so far have liked it:) ALSO Tyler Hoechlin, Tiara's ex-boyfriend, or Marcus Wilson, Tiara's new guy friend, to come back in the not so near future?