Reply to DGfleetfox, Annabelle is physically unable to speak. And about this chapter, I wanted to write a little piece about their future, this story will be connected to the storyline of the show. I would love to hear your opinions, is it good or not to transfer the story to the present time?

Chapter 21

The glimpse of future

Klaus looked at the servants and maids standing in front of him. It wasn't difficult to see how scared they were. Well, they had every reason to be scared.

"Lady Annabelle will soon be my wife and the mistress of this household so anyone who dares to say one bad word about her will be flogged and I will personally cut off that persons tongue. Am I making myself clear?"

"Yes my lord", they all said.

Klaus swept his hand impatiently and everyone left as quickly as they could. He was sure as hell going to be in charge in his own household. There would be no more vicious rumors. Klaus had seen how depressed Annabelle had been and that wasn't acceptable. He had already killed two maids who had dared to insult her. He couldn't really understand it but he felt a strong need to protect her.

Annabelle had finally agreed to marry him. It would be most of a formality, a way to cut off all those nasty rumors but he was still pleased. Klaus had never really thought about marriage before but this felt right. She belonged to him anyway so he wanted to make it official. He just hoped that she wouldn't look so sad all the time. He could give her everything she wanted so she had no reason to be sad.

Elijah had said that all the human feelings were confusing and exhausting for her. It was hard to remember sometimes that she wasn't a human. Klaus walked to the library where she usually was. She was sitting on the armchair reading. She raised her head when she heard him coming. Klaus sent her guards away and looked at her.

"I wish you could smile a little sweetheart. It is our wedding day tomorrow."

She nodded and tried to smile. Klaus sat next to her.

"Annabelle, if something is bothering you; I want you to tell me. Have someone been mean to you?"

She shook her head. Obviously she didn't want to tell him about the maids. Fortunately he had overheard them.

"Nothing will change; you do not have to worry about that."

She nodded. He took her hand and kissed it.

"My sweet Annabelle. Everything will be alright, I promise you."

She looked at him for a while and smiled. It was a genuine smile. She leaned closer and kissed his cheek. It made him more determined than ever. She would be his now and forever.

...

Montana 2010

"No Anna, you're not leaving", he said calmly. "I will never allow that."

I looked at him angrily. I signed to him that I wasn't his property.

"No, but you are my wife and you are not going anywhere."

I asked him why I would stay here when he was leaving again. He sighed.

"Sweetheart, I told you, there is an urgent matter I must take care of in Virginia. I won't be long this time, I promise", he said.

I said that I didn't believe his promises. He took a step closer and touched my face.

"I will be back soon and then I will take you to Rome. You like Rome right? We can go all those museums you like and get you some new books. What do you say?"

I couldn't stay mad at him although I was sick of being locked up in this house. Sure, it was a nice house but still. I felt like a prisoner. And I missed Elijah but Klaus didn't even want to hear his name. I sighed and nodded. He smiled and kissed me.

"That's my girl. Things will be better when I come back. This is just very important to me; I have waited so long…"

He didn't continue so I asked what he had waited.

"The details are not important", he said smiling. "I will bring you back something nice."

"Excuse me sir", someone said. I saw one of his witches standing at the door. I think his name was Maddox.

"The car is ready."

"I'll be right there", Klaus said without looking at him. He bowed and left.

"I must go now my sweet but I will be back soon."

He kissed me before he walked to the door. I heard him giving the usual instructions to my bodyguards. It was their job to protect me but also prevent me from leaving. I wasn't allowed to go even to the garden without the whole army following me. Klaus had become even more paranoid during the last few decades.

I really hoped that he could fix things with Elijah. They were brothers after all. I walked slowly to my library. It was full of books I have collected over the years. I spent most of my time there when Klaus wasn't home. There was a fireplace, a very comfortable couch, an armchair, a soft fluffy rug and beautiful paintings on the walls. Klaus had painted them all especially for me.

Even after all these centuries I didn't always understand him. He was always so kind and sweet to me but everyone else was afraid of him. It was like there were two people in him. Of course I have heard things and I wasn't stupid so I knew that he had done some terrible things. It was just so hard to believe when he was with me. Once again I felt confused and lost. I had no idea what to do.