Chapter 6
Disclaimer: I don't own the Vampire Diaries. I'm just borrowing.
Note: Previously, in "When You Least Expect It," Klaus comes home and finds his estranged mother waiting for him, along with Ansel Bradbury, who tells him that he's his biological father. After they leave, Klaus calls Elijah, who tells him that he will have the man investigated by a private detective who owes him a few favors.
Hey, guys! I got the idea for this chapter earlier today. No spoilers, just enjoy what I have for you.
Forbes & Bennett – 2 Days Later…
"How the hell can you call yourself a reputable florist? I asked for daisies, not daffodils!"
Caroline was pissed as she spoke on the phone with the florist she hired to do the floral arrangements for her mother's wedding. She thought that they were reliable. However, when she received the order she put in, she wasted no time in getting on the phone with their customer service line, which wasn't going very well.
"This wedding is very important to not only me, but also my mother," she continued. "And unless this matter is resolved, I'm going to see to it that you never work in this town again, and..." She was cut off when the person she was speaking to hung up. "Hello? Hello?" Growling, she hung up as well. "DAMN IT!"
Bonnie, who was coming in with a tray containing two cups of coffee she had purchased on the way to work, noticed how angry the blonde was, and before she could ask what was wrong, she already knew by the body language. "Let me guess, the florist screwed up the order?"
To which Caroline replied, a growl still in her voice, "No shit, Sherlock, what was your first clue?"
"I'll take that sarcastic answer as a yes."
"I'm sorry, Bonnie," said Caroline, calming herself down. "I didn't mean to snap at you. It's just that I'm trying so damn hard to give my mom the wedding of her dreams and yet, nothing is going right." She showed her friend the flowers. "This was what I was yelling about before you came in. I ordered daisies, and the stupid florist sends me daffodils! I suppose that if I tried ordering roses, they'd send me rhododendrons."
Bonnie nodded as she handed the blonde one of the cups of coffee from the tray. "Maybe the person on the phone misheard you?"
"No, I stated the order clearly," said Caroline. "Though, I don't think that was the problem. The problem is that the florist hates me, and sending me the wrong order is proof."
"Whatever you say, Care," said Bonnie. "So, what happened after your mom left the Grill the other day? You promised that you'd fill me in on it."
Caroline was about to reply when the door opened to reveal a delivery person carrying a large vase with white roses. Not sure what this was about, Caroline took the flowers and signed for them, thanking him before he left. Once he was gone, she saw that there was a card attached to the flowers. That was strange, who could these be from? These couldn't possibly from the florist I just yelled at on the phone. If they wanted to make up for their mistake, they could've just sent me a refund.
"Who's it from, Care?"
"I don't know," the blonde replied. "Maybe the card will tell me."
She then placed the vase down on her desk and carefully removed the card. The front bore her name in elegant cursive on the front and when she opened it, she saw the message that was written on it, which was as follows:
"Caroline,
Don't let the pain you suffered in the past prevent you from knowing all the joys the present has to offer, as well as the future. If you'd let me, I will show you that not all men are as wicked as the one who hurt you. Take a chance, Caroline. Get to know me.
Hope to see you soon.
Fondly,
Klaus."
"Shit."
"What?" said Bonnie. "Who sent you the flowers?"
"Klaus," said Caroline. "After my mom left, he called me and asked if he could meet me for coffee. So, since I hadn't left yet, I took him up on his offer. He told me that he had just left work, and when I asked where he worked, he said that he worked at the hospital as an oncologist."
Bonnie's eyes went wide. "You're dating a cancer doctor? Care, that's great! Maybe he can be your date for your mom's wedding?"
"Will you calm down?" said Caroline. "We're not dating."
"You might as well be," said Bonnie. "Do you realize just how many women in your position would kill to be on the arm of a guy like him? Hell, if I wasn't already spoken for by Kai, I'd gladly snatch Dr. Klaus up."
"Bonnie, you're making too big a deal out of this."
"Caroline Lillian Forbes, it's high time you took down that barrier you've hidden behind," said Bonnie. "After all, didn't Klaus' note say to take a chance and get to know him? Come on, what harm could it do?"
Caroline rolled her eyes at her friend for using her full name when addressing her. Even though she wasn't too keen on the idea of allowing herself to take down her emotional barrier, part of her knew Bonnie was right, just like she knew her mother was right. Shit, why couldn't these things ever be easy?
"You don't have to guilt me into it, you know." She sighed. "All right, I'll take a chance with Klaus. He wouldn't have sent me these roses if he wasn't interested in me." She licked her lips. "I have to admit, he was a pretty damn good kisser."
"You see? You like him already," said Bonnie. "So, when's the next time you're going to see him? Preferably before your mom's wedding, I hope."
"To be honest, Bonnie, I'm not sure when we're going to see each other again," said Caroline. "Being an oncologist, he's got a lot of patients to see, so there's no telling when he'll have an opening in his schedule, and mine isn't exactly open either. At this rate, we'll be eligible for Social Security before we see each other again."
"Oh, stop being dramatic," said Bonnie. "I'm sure that Klaus will find time to be with you. Hell, if he can do it, so can you." She looked at the clock. "You know what? Why not go to the hospital and surprise him?"
"Bonnie Marie Bennett, that's the craziest idea you've ever had."
"Crazy but clever, you mean," said Bonnie. "Come on, you'll make his day. And don't worry, I'll handle damage control." She looked at the roses Klaus had sent. "I'll even put these babies in a place where you'll always see them."
Caroline said nothing else and grabbed her purse, as well as the coffee she had been drinking, and headed out of the door, climbed into her car, and drove off toward the Mystic Falls Medical Center, all the while hoping she wasn't disturbing Klaus by visiting him at his place of work.
Bonnie, you'd better be right about me making his day, she thought. Otherwise, you're never going to hear the end of this.
Note: Yeah, I know, cliffhangers are evil, but trust me, this one is necessary. Stay tuned!
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