Chapter 5

Elijah was cursing as he was trying to put the key in the lock of his villa. He had left in a hurry that morning to avoid his maid. One week since the horrible date with Lauren and Angela had turned against him. She was full of stony silences and scathing looks that spoke volumes. He had no idea why she was acting like that but he had no intention of finding out either.

Finally the key slid in the lock and he was gasping for breath as he grabbed his phone that was sitting innocently on the coffee table ringing loudly and continuously

"Hello"

"Hello? I saw on your eDating profile that you really enjoy Don Calamari's. It's one of my favorite restaurants as well. Would you like to meet me there tonight for dinner?"

A bubbly voice reached him

"Uh, yeah, sure. What did you say your name was?"

"Caroline. Caroline Forbes. Just come by later. I'll be there. I love their coffee"

"Great. My name is Elijah M... Hello! Hello"

She hanged up on him. Forbes as in Sheriff Forbes? Well that could be interesting... Still being a good sport Elijah showered, worked a bit and put on one of his better suits since Calamari's was one of the best restaurants in town.

Leaving his car with the teenage valet he saw only one girl waiting at one of the patio tables. She was blond, with her hair in ringlets and was chugging coffee like it'd go out of production.

"Well, she's perfect for Klaus"

He mused. It was the longest joke in human history. If coffee had been invented when their mother was pregnant with Klaus, they'd all wonder if all she had been drinking was java. Even now, Klaus was never seen without a big cup of coffee anywhere he went.

"Hi, my name is.."

"The coffee at Don's just fantastic. Almost as good as Starbucks. I just can't get enough. Join me for a cup?"

She interrupted him before beckoning a waiter close and ordering two more coffees. The waiter who seemed to be only barely out of college sent him a pitying look as he gave them their order.

One sip in and Elijah understood why. The coffee was so strong that he felt as if he had drunk battery fluid and was set alight. Mumbling excuses he made a dash for the bathroom.

After he was done and washing his hands he heard a tinkling laughter.

"Katherine?"

He left the restroom and looked around but there was no sign of his ex.

"I'm loosing it but I have a date"

"I love your hair, Mr... What did you say your name was?"

Caroline gushed as he joined her

"My name is..."

"Do you smell that food? I'm getting hungry. Why don't we order? This all looks so good. Why don't you be a gentleman and order for the both of us?"

Elijah frowned. What was wrong with her? There was a difference between being bubbly and being downright annoying and ditzy. Shaking his head he flagged down a waiter and ordered smoked salmon for both of them. The dishes arrived surprisingly fast and they dug in

"Does your food taste a little funny? I'm feeling a little..."

With that Caroline fell asleep with her face landing in her plate. Slightly exasperated Elijah announced

"Finally a chance to introduce myself properly. My name is Elijah Mikaelson. Nice to meet you Caroline. Caroline?"

He reached over the table and gently shook her. With a gasp she woke up and her face was dead sober. There was no trace of the ditziness that had annoyed him so much minutes ago

"What happened? Did I just fall asleep in my food? I'm so embarrassed. I'm leaving!"

Elijah was dumbstruck watching Caroline leave.

"I'm never dating again"