Chapter 7

For the first time in Elijah's life the days passed quickly divided between work, meetups with his family and dates with Bella. He had lost all track of time when he received an email from Finn that grounded him.

"I've vortuitously overheard a tête-à-tête in which a certain cognoscenti discussed a connubial union between Katherine and Edward. Yes the two are actually, as Klaus would phrase it, tying the knot. Finn"

"Katherine's getting married so soon? And to my chief competitor? I really need to make sure she's not just doing that to get under my skin"

He grabbed the receiver and dialed Katherine's number but she was already driving by his house and simply pulled over. She was... angry would be a good word but why would a blushing bride be angry?

"You already had your chance with me Elijah. What do you want?"

"Congratulations on your engagement. I hope you and Edward work out. I just want to make sure this isn't something you're doing just to hurt me"

He told her calmly but the dark haired woman exploded

"You were never capable of making your own decisions. Eli. You think you can just brush me odd to go for a poor barista? You're clueless!"

"Katherine I've tried being nice to you but I'm not letting you talk about Bella that way. I think you should just leave now"

"You're kicking ME out? For that coffee chick? On NO, you did NOT just say that. I'll show you big jerk. No one treats Katherine Pierce like this and gets away with it"

She stormed to his kitchen with her high heels clicking loudly

"Katherine what are you doing?"

Elijah called before running after her as loud banging was heard

"You want to wash your hands off me? Do you? Wash THIS!"

She hit the sink faucet with a large pan breaking it. Water began pouring everywhere

"Katherine what's wrong with you? Get out of my house or I' calling the police. NOW!"

"If you want to bring the heat, I brought some matches"

She taunted before lighting one match and threw it on the Persian rug by the fireplace.

"By the way. I'm not Katherine, you moron. She never existed"

She curtsied and walked away

"Oh crap"

Elijah grabbed the fire extinguisher to put out the fire in his rug and then did his best to fix the sink. Just as he was about to pour himself a drink, a delivery van pulled across from his house and he had to sign for a large package.

Inside it was a classic guitar with a note attached

"You promised you'd sing in our wedding once upon a time. I don't care how long it's been, you will either honor your promise or I will destroy you. Tatia"