Chapter 25
Obsessed
I looked at my clothes. Someone had touched them. I was sure of it. My gowns were in a different order. Of course it was possible that it had been one of the maids. Somehow I doubted that. Shivers went down my spine. I just couldn't understand what he wanted from me. Did he find this amusing? I had been nervous for the last few days. I couldn't shake this feeling that someone was watching me. That he was watching me.
Two days ago my hairbrush hadn't been where I left it. And there was a small flower in the bathtub. Yesterday when I was reading in Rebekah's library, I was sure that someone touched my hair. But when I turned, I couldn't see anyone. When ever I saw Kol in the dining room or something, he was always very polite. But when I looked at him, I could have sworn that there was some kind of challenge in his eyes. He seemed very pleased with himself.
He knew that I knew. And he also knew that I wouldn't tell anyone. What could I say? That I thought he kept moving my things and spied on me? I had no proof. Klaus would probably believe me, since he didn't seem to like Kol but did I really want to start a fight? And this was Rebekah's home, I couldn't cause a scene.
Besides, Kol hadn't actually done anything to hurt me. Maybe he just had very twisted sense of humor. Still I was feeling jumpy. I couldn't understand his behavior. If he had some problems with Klaus, why would he possibly want to act like this towards me? It didn't make any sense to me. What did he hope to accomplish? I felt frustrated. Apparently I still didn't understand human feelings, or vampire feelings, as well as I thought.
I couldn't deny that he scared me. I really needed some advice. Maybe Elijah could help me. At least he wasn't as short-tempered as Klaus. The situation was already difficult enough; I really didn't want to make things worse between Klaus and Kol. Maybe Elijah could just tell Kol to leave me alone. That way Klaus wouldn't have to know about this at all.
I felt relieved when I had some kind of plan. I startled when someone knocked to door. Two maids came in to help me to get ready for a dinner. I smiled at them and they both babbled cheerily when they helped me to get dressed. I really hated these stupid corsets. Luckily I didn't have to wear corset with my riding dress. Elijah and I took a long ride earlier today and I really enjoyed being out of this house. It had been relaxing.
But now I had to go to the dining room. I really hoped that I could just stay in this room. I was wearing an amber gown and a diamond necklace Klaus had given to me. My hair was up in a bun. I was heading to the dining room when someone came behind a corner and quite literally bumped into me. I almost fell down but someone grabbed my hand. I looked up and saw Kol. He was smirking.
"Please forgive me darling, I should have been more careful."
I tried to look polite and nodded. He was just staring at me. That made me very uncomfortable. I tried to get my hand back but it took few seconds before he let go. I walked pass him as fast as I could. I just couldn't understand why he was acting like this. I was relieved when I saw Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah in the dining room. I sat next to Klaus and kissed him when I saw Kol coming in. I really hoped that he would get the message. Klaus smiled and kissed my hand.
"Did you and Elijah have a good time?" he asked.
I nodded and asked did he have a good time today.
"Yes, I suppose so."
He didn't tell me where he had been. He just said to me this morning that he wanted me to spend the day with Elijah. I signed to Klaus that I was glad that he was here now. He looked surprised and pleased.
"Missed me already did you?" he said and kissed me.
"How sweet", Kol said smiling.
Klaus scowled him but Rebekah managed to change the subject before Klaus and Kol started to argue. The atmosphere in the room was still tense. I tried to concentrate on my food but I was nervous. Too nervous. I managed to cut my finger. It was suddenly very quiet when few drops of my blood spilled on the table. Everyone was looking at me. I saw Kol's and Rebekah's fangs coming out. Fortunately Klaus and Elijah acted immediately. I didn't even see Klaus moving when he was already carrying me out with his vampire speed. I heard Elijah shouting.
"Control yourself!"
Klaus carried me in our room and closed the door. He seemed upset. I finally started to realize what could have happen. It made me shiver. How could I have been so clumsy? I signed to Klaus that I was sorry. He shook his head.
"It was not your fault but I need you to be more careful."
I nodded and hugged him. I really needed to be close to him. He stroked my hair calmingly.
"Everything is alright sweetheart, no harm was done."
I wasn't so sure about that. The look on Kol's face… I didn't like it at all. I really hoped that Elijah had wiped my blood off the table. The last thing I needed was someone else tasting it. It had taken Klaus and Elijah almost 50 years to get over their addiction. They both still drank my blood from time to time but they didn't necessarily have to. I really didn't want…
"Niklaus!"
Klaus opened the door and Elijah came in. He looked distressed.
"We have a problem."
"What problem?" Klaus asked tensely.
"Kol… He…" Elijah seemed reluctant to continue. "Annabelle's blood on the table…"
I froze in terror. No, no, no…
"Where is he?" Klaus asked surprisingly calmly.
Elijah shook his head.
"I do not know. He disappeared."
There was a long silence. I think we all thought about the same thing. This was bad.