Give Me Love Like Never Before

A/N: Thanks to everyone for reviewing, favoriting and alerting this story. It meant a lot. Special thanks to Mystery Girl3, rudyricky, nicaha23, drewwness and Guest for your wonderful reviews. That made me update faster. Now without further delay the next chapter. I do not own TVD.

Chapter 2

Niklaus Mikaelson, one of the top businessmen in New York, was standing frustrated at the fact he was wasting his time instead of developing ideas to improve the sales of his cars. He was the one who brought style to the automobile industry when it was dominated by Ford, Volkswagen and Audi.

His cars may have become popular but it was still not the number one in US. If anyone knew completely about Klaus, they also knew that he would settle for nothing but the best. He never liked to be behind anyone in anything. And maybe that was why he was irritated that he had to follow his sister Rebekah in this bloody jewellery shop.

However his sister was no better than him when it comes to stubbornness. Being the only sister of three brothers meant she always had her way. And that was what, she was doing right now. Even though, she knew that her brother had work, she dragged him here. Now, Klaus could say no to anyone but his sister, which she used to her advantage this time.

"Bekah, seriously what am I doing here?" Klaus asked a little impatiently. "Oh don't whine, Nik. You are just helping your little sister, to pick a good necklace", answered Rebekah coolly. "Are you kidding me? I have so much to do. You thought that you could just tag me along to buy a stupid necklace?" growled Klaus lowly.

"Well, when have you ever had nothing to do? It is always the meetings or discussions or research. You have become such a bore, Nik", pouted Rebekah. "Well, that is pretty unfortunate. But I really have some important stuff to do. See, here is my card".

Klaus took out a silver card out of his pocket and offered it to her. "Buy whatever you want. Just leave me alone. Got it?" asked Klaus as he tried hard to make his sister see sense. Rebekah looked sort of conflicted for a moment but finally sighed in defeat and told "Fine. If that's what you want to do, carry on."

Klaus ruffled her hair as he used to when they were younger and gave her a genuine smile, "Now, that's my girl. See you! Happy shopping". Rebekah huffed and tried her best to straighten her blonde hair as she shouted "You idiot! I told you not to mess with my hair".

Klaus just chuckled and went for the door. But he was stopped when Rebekah called out, "Nik, just one second!" Klaus clicked his tongue and turned towards her irritated, "What is it again, Bekah? I swear if…." He couldn't complete his threat as he gazed on an exquisite diamond ring.

"Remember this design, Nik? You gave me a ring made of lily of similar design for my eighth birthday. You had gone to a summer camp that year and I was very sad that you couldn't be there for my special day. You tried to convince me but God, I was so mad at you", laughed Rebekah delving on her sweet memories.

"Later you gave that ring you yourself had designed. It was, it is and it will be the best gift I have ever received in my life. I still cherish it and have it in one my jewel boxes. That ring signifies the love you had for me. It reconfirmed to me that I was still an important person to you. Even when we were kids, Elijah has always been the matured brother who also played the role of a parent. Kol was the irritating one always annoying the hell out of me and making me cry." grimaced Rebekah.

"However, you were the one to drive away the monsters under my bed, the one who would wipe away my tears and only one to humor me when I asked you to accompany me when I played with my dolls. Even now after years together as family, you are the only one who never left me", completed Rebekah with her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Klaus gave her a longing look and said smiling slightly "Well, aren't we a pair?"

Rebekah returned a sad smile and continued, "But the thing is, you are not the same Nik anymore. You are this new guy who is nothing like his true self, always thinking about ways to amass more money. You have become a workaholic who could care less for his family."

"I don't recognize my brother whom I loved more than anything in the world. You could shower me with gifts worth millions but it would not even fair half the value of that lily ring you gave. I am afraid I am never going to have my brother back, Nik", cried Rebekah finally letting the tears flow down her smooth cheeks.

Klaus was overcome with emotions that he didn't know how to respond. He went closer to her and wiped off her tears as he always did. He was about to speak when his cell phone rang. Rebekah silently dared him to ignore it by raising her eyebrows. He struggled a bit but eventually said, "I am sorry, Bekah!" and answered the phone. Rebekah let out a disappointed sigh and watched her brother's calm facade morph to uncertainty, then panic and finally to rage.

Caroline continued unpacking her things. She had indeed brought a lot here. She once again looked around her room. It was perfect. It was furnished according to her taste. Of course no one knew her better than Stefan, not even her mother.

"Hope you like it in here, Care! I didn't know how you would like your room, so I just went by my instinct!" told Stefan as he leaned near the doorframe looking a bit nervous. Caroline smiled surprised that he was afraid whether she was satisfied when he was the one to do the favor. That was typical of him, she thought, always thinking about others.

"Well, your instinct is always right, Salvatore, because this room is perfect". Stefan relaxed and went over to sit with her on her bed. He brushed off the hair which had partly covered her beautiful face and asked, "Are you fine? I didn't ask earlier because Elena and Damon were there. And I know how much you hate others' sympathy". "And what makes you think I am ok with your sympathy?" retorted Caroline.

"You don't have to pretend with me, Care. Anybody would be upset after their father's death", said Stefan trying to get her talking. "I am ok. I'm not girlie little Caroline anymore, Stef. I can handle myself" replied Caroline trying to assure him. And Stefan did realize this was not his Caroline who came running to him when boys bullied her. She had changed a lot. He nodded and told, "Sure you can. I just want to be there for you if you want to share something"

"See I know that you loved your dad very much and you are shocked by his sudden death. Don't keep everything buried within you. I am here for you, Care", pleaded Stefan. "Why would I be upset, Stef? He left us for his boyfriend, remember? And it was because of him did mom become a workaholic. It's just..." stuttered Caroline her throat dry that her tears glistened in her eyes.

"I loved him a lot. I never thought he would leave us. He shrugged his responsibility, Stefan. He failed as a father. And I shouldn't be feeling bad but I can't because even after everything he was my dad", Caroline completed her confession tearing up. She had bottled up all her misery that it just broke out completely from the walls she had built.

Stefan immediately pulled her into a reassuring hug, patting her back. "Ssh, Care! Everything is going to be okay. You are strong. If your father had been here now, he would be so proud of you" soothed Stefan patting her back.

Caroline broke the hug and looked at told him, "Thanks for having me here, Stef. But I don't want to be a burden. I can't just live off you". "You are not a burden to me. But I know you will be bored if you had nothing to do. So I have talked about a job for you at my work place. Let's see", said Stefan thoughtfully. Caroline's face lit up and she exclaimed, "Oh, that's great! What would I ever do without you, my dear friend?"

"Nothing I presume", Stefan said with his best poker face. Caroline huffed and threw the pillow right at his face. He grinned evilly and was about to start a pillow fight when Caroline raised her hands in defeat and declared, "No, no. I am really tired today. Please let me just shower and have a good night's sleep". Stefan frowned and warned, "Fine, but you will pay for this one day". "Well, let's see. Good night", said Caroline.

"Good night", smiled Stefan as he left the room. "That was a narrow escape" murmured Caroline knowing it never ended well for her when they started a pillow fight. However her happiness was short lived as a pillow smacked right at her face. Caroline was furious on hearing Stefan's laugh but he was gone by the time she turned to direct her evil glare.

However, a phone rang as she was plotting her revenge. It was Stefan's. He had left it there on her bed. Thinking it wouldn't hurt much, she answered the call. Before she could say hello, an accented voice barked from the other end, "What the hell, Stefan? I gave you one job. But you couldn't even do that right!"

Caroline was beyond annoyed by this stranger. Whatever may be the matter, he shouldn't start a conversation by shouting. Deciding to teach him a lesson or two in communication, she said, "You know, it is rude to shout at someone without even exchanging pleasantries".

The stranger seemed to be a little taken aback on hearing a female voice but recovered quickly when he retorted, "Well, it is strange coming from a person who is rude enough to answer other's call. Now, put Stefan on line". Caroline already started to hate this guy and shouted, "Now, who are you to tell me what to do? Are you my boss?" The stranger just seemed to be more riled up as he said, "No. I am Stefan's boss".

A/N: So here it is. I hope it didn't disappoint anyone. I personally like Klebekah bond and Steroline friendship. I want to know what you think. So please review.