Things We Hide Most

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Elena's P.O.V

Today's a beautiful day. One month slowly fades into the anther, and time passes by. As April came, marking seventh month of my pregnancy, realization hit me hard, the life that is inside me is going to come to the world.

In a matter of two months we will be holding our daughter, our Zenia.

For past week we have shifted to Stefan and Caroline's apartment next to us, reason being Damon and boys were remodeling the nursery for our daughter and he wanted to protect me from paint fumes.

Stefan, Enzo, Kol and to my surprise Klaus Michelson were helping my husband. He's passionate about art and according to Davina when he heard about how miserably they were failing to paint flowers on the wall he thought of coming to their rescue, naturally he took reins over painting and ordered everyone to leave art to masters and left cradle and other furniture settings plus baby proofing job for the rest.

So after waiting for a whole week, today's finally the day I am going to see my baby's nursery.

Right now I am getting ready for my baby shower which is going to take place at our home. Caroline and Bonnie were helping me to get dressed in baby pink floral dress. She thought of match my attire with today's theme. Bree and Rose were already at my place decorating and guys were over there to respond to their every beck and call.

"Where is Davina? " I asked Care when I saw her missing from here. "She and Kol went to airport to pick her parents." She informed me while zipping my dress.

I felt happy inside, my whole family will be attending my baby shower and that includes my amazing friends that now includes Kol brothers as well. Nick really helped the guys building nursery and I come to know Elijah really well, ever since he and Rose became an official pair after my wedding. They both were uniquely charming in there own way. Sometimes it felt strange that I had such bad impression about them. I guess you really need to spend time with one to understand them.

As soon I was ready I pleaded them to take me home. I missed my home too much and while Stefan and Caroline were excellent host, nothing can be compared to home.

"Okay now we can leave." She said fastening the locket Damon gifted me for Christmas. I sighed in relief as we left her apartment and walked towards mine. The door open instantly revealing my dashing husband who pulled me in his embrace and laid kisses on top of my head. "Welcome home baby."

He lead me inside and I saw everyone watching me, the room was filled with pink balloons and pink drapes a huge banner was hanging in middle that stated, 'Happy Baby Shower'.

I felt my eyes tear up seeing all these decorations. My aunt Jenna came forward and pulled me in for warm hug. "Oh Lena! Look at you all pregnant and beautiful." She caresses my baby bump , her eyes wet with wonder.

"Okay stop monopolizing my niece it's my turn to hug her." My uncle John pulled me in his embrace. "I am so happy for you Elena and we promise to spoil your baby rotten as soon as the little one lands here. Till the time this has to do." He said handing me gift box.

I nodded my head and hugged him tightly, after Jeremy they are my closest family and I could see that they all love my baby.

We all settled down and Caroline's planned baby games began.

It was fun watching all guys except Damon competing. The game was to dress the dummy baby as fast as possible keeping the doll intact, to all our surprise Elijah was done in three minutes. "I am the eldest child of family so naturally I was going to win."

Stefan and Jeremy both scowl at him. So I cheered them all by giving them best uncle caps and shirts.

After few more fun games in which both aunt and uncles compete with each other, it was time for gifts. Presents were given to us in form of all things our baby would need when she arrives. "How are Antenatal Classes going on?" My aunt Jenna asked once we were having dinner.

"It's going great and Damon and I are reading books and along with these classes it's really helping us getting prepared for our baby." I told her while devouring delicious homemade cheese burger my husband has made for me.

"Make sure you do all exercise they are suggesting. It will help you during delivery." I nodded my head and squeezed her hand. If my mother was alive she would have given me same advice.

I looked up to see my brother and cousin they both were only little ones that I ever had to deal with now I am going to be responsible for my own baby girl, suddenly that thought starts to making me nervous. I had no clue on how Damon understand what was going inside my head. He gave a subtle nod and mentioned me to follow him.

He held my hand and take me to other room, my baby nursery. "Ready to see little Zenia's nursery?"

Excitement overcome nervousness as I opened the door and gasped. The room was transform completely. It was painted in cream colour and pink roses were scattered throughout walls. On other wall beautiful tree was carved, its branches were covered in pink fairy lights. Just beneath that sat a comfy armchair.

One side there was small wooden closet and in centre was the wooden cradle, beautifully polished and crafted. But three names carved on the head board made my eyes go wide. "Is that same cradle you and Stefan slept in?"

Damon eyes shine as he traced his, Stefan and Zenia's name, beautifully carved on wood. "My Pappie made this cradle with my name and then my mom had carved Stefan's name too after his birth and now I carved our daughter name."

I wrapped my arms around him while staring his face. "I love the idea, Damon. Our daughter is so lucky to have this cradle that once belonged to both his dad and uncle.

His eyes shone like stars and he kissed me deeply." You make me so happy baby, ever since you came in my life you filled it with love and happiness." He kissed on my forehead. "I love you."

My heart swelled up with emotions that I wasn't able to convey. "I love you too." we stayed in that nursery wrapped in each other's arms, basking in our happy little world.

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Damon's P.O.V

We came out of nursery and Elena went straight to Nick and pulled him for huge hug. "Thank you so much!" she beamed in with happiness. "I loved how you decorated nursery." Nick smiled at her. "My pleasure Elena."

From corner Kol spoke up. "Hey Picasso we also helped." I nodded with rest of guys.

"Aww baby don't be jealous, Lena knows you raided her fridge while rest of guys were working." Davina teased her boyfriend and we all laughed as he scowled at his girlfriend. "I was in charge love, how did you think they manage to complete nursery in a weeks time?"

I shook my head at this silly banter as Enzo and Jeremy also joined in. "Yeah what about that part when Jeremy and I baby proof this whole loft?" Jeremy fist bumped him and my brother scoffed at him.

"Please Damon and I crafted my niece name on cradle we also set and polished her furniture."

Hearing her boyfriend comment Blondie huffed in annoyance. "You guys are forgetting about us girls. We helped you too plus we took care of Elena, went shopping with her and stockpile whole baby products."

As expected the whole argument started about each participant until we heard voice from doorway.

"Okay clearly I win since I paid for all this stuff being boss and all , so thank you very much." Rick announced who arrived with Dr Joe.

"That's make him winner in my book." Elena told to our outraged friends and went to usher our new guest inside.

They both gave us their presents. "Sorry I got stuck at E.R, how are you feeling Elena?" she asked as they sat on couch.

While she was busy talking to her doctor I leaned in to whisper to my friend. "What's your excuse or were you on date with this hot doctor?"

He shook his head and mentioned me to follow him in kitchen.

"I was busy preparing for next week's car launch." He told me once we were alone and earshot.

"Now make sure you are there no matter what happens." I nodded my head before asking him major details.

"Did you media proof the whole thing? What about guests?" he understood me completely.

"Don't worry only our investors who knew about you are coming. The launch is at your Mansion so its completely safe from media, besides we will officially launch it to world at Los Vegas convention, so don't worry about anything and Palo is going to make sure waiting staff stays away during launch."

I tapped his shoulder and we re-joined everyone and as I watched my beaming wife I prayed that this happiness stays on her face forever.

All in all it was a nice party and Elena looked at top of the world.

I was putting presents away and called my wife only to find her standing in nursery folding blanket.

"Nice blanket." I told, bringing her out of whatever memory she was lost in.

She hugged the blanket closer before putting it on cradle. "This was mine when I was a baby. I asked Jeremy to bring it for our daughter."

I touched blanket with my hands, feeling the softness un. "It seems like she will have both our childhood things with her."

I pulled her in my arms and kissed her cheeks. "Did I tell you how pretty you looked today?"

She arched a brow and gave a coy smile before wrapping her arms around my neck. "Only between dinner and when you were stealing ice cream from me."

I smirked at her playfully. "Hmm well how about I told you again how beautiful you looked today." She pouted and held me closer. "Just today?"

My smile dropped and I quickly became serious before she starts crying or something. "No! I mean you always look pretty and not just today, I mean you..." I trailed off when she started laughing and I realized she was teasing me all along.

"You are in so much trouble missy." I playfully growled at her and led her to our bedroom.

Once the door was closed we both reached out for each other simultaneously, our lips were moulding against each other.

"You really are most beautiful woman I ever saw in my life." I told her while prepping kisses on her neck.

She giggled and pulled my face from her neck. "So you will say this even when I look like whale?"

I kissed her sweetly on her cheeks before dropping on my knees and planting soft kisses on her bump. "I'd say you look more like acutestuffed kitten."

She gasped and narrowed her eyes at me. "You called me stuffed!"I shook my head innocently. "I also called you cute, Kitten ."

She pretended to look angry but then we both burst out in laughter. She pulled me up on my feet and bit her lip so I asked her.

"Have you ever heard the phrase cat in heat?" she nodded her head, so I leaned in closer, my breath caress her ear. "You feel so hot baby, do you want me?"

She whimper and press herself closer to me. "Always."

That one word was enough for me as my fingers started unzipping her dress. There's no stopping now.

She was in matching pink lingerie set and even with baby bump she looked the sexiest woman I ever laid my eyes on.

I kissed her lips and then trailed kisses all over her neck and shoulder while my other hand cupped her supple behind.

I was kissing her cleavage when I heard a breathless voice. "Damon lay me down before my knees giveup." I nodded my head and walked her towards our bed. I unclasp her bra and pulled it off her and did same with her panties while she unclasped her locket before giving it to me.

I put it on our dresser and saw my wife laying down on bed while watching me curiously.

Seeing I was still fully dressed I took care of that problem. As the last of my clothing left I saw my wife opening her arms for me.

Without further delay I settled in her arms and laid sweet kisses on her belly. "When will I feel you baby girl? Your mom can and I feel so jealous." I pouted and gently rubbed her stomach.

I felt Elena's hand on top of me, her voice was gentle as she explains . "Damon don't be sad. Every baby is different and you will feel her soon too."

I sighed because I knew she is right even if it sucks to be out of this experience, since I can't do anything about it I decided to turn my focus back to my wife, with one last sweet kiss I made my way upwards until I reached her luscious lips and taking them in for a passionate kiss.

We made out for a while and my sweet wife let me control our pace.

She moaned when I sucked her pleasure spot where her neck and shoulder meet while my finger slipped inside her warmth. "Damon." She chanted my name in pleasure as I turned my finger and felt her wet walls clenching around me.

Her nails were scratching my back as I trailed kisses towards her breast before talking one bud between my lips my fingers still working in and out of her. "Did I tell you how well pregnancy suits you?" I lifted my face mischiviously. "I might get you pregnant again soon after this one."

She slapped my back while laughing. "In your dreams! I am taking break for at least three years after this baby is born."

I pouted and slipped my fingers out of her in act to move away but she grabbed my arms and made me lay on my back before straddling me with a smirk on her beautiful face. "How about we compromise?" She trailed her fingers on my chest. "We will start planning baby on her second birthday and meanwhile we can practice procreating as much you want."

I nodded eagerly at this sweet deal and seals it with a kiss while entering in her warmth.

"Ah!" she moaned as we gently rocked together. I cupped her behind helping her move on top of me.

"Fuck baby! You feel so hot!" I growled as our movement grew faster. "I guess I uhh! I really am in heat." She raked her nail on my chest for emphasis.

I smiled at her cheekiness and sat up pulling her body flushed to me.

We rocked together as our pleasure intensified.

No coherent words were said except when we moaned each other's names.

Her walls gently squeezing me bringing me more close to pleasure. "Baby are you close?" she eagerly nodded and latches her lips with mine kissing me frantically as we came in each other arms.

After catching our breath I slipped out of her and we both laid down side by side just staring at each other lost in bliss when Elena cupped my cheeks running her fingers on my lips.

"Did I tell you how much I love you?" she asked with smile forming on her face.

I wriggle my eyebrows while bringing her closer. "Only between when I served you your special burger and when we were in nursery."

She laughed before giving me the sweetest kiss . "Well then I really love you Damon."

Just like every time my heart filled with happiness as I hear those words. "I love you too baby, I love you both so much." And we slept with these words while I held two most precious girls who I love most in this world.

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Elena's P.O.V

After baby shower I had another appointment with dr. Joe and we were happy to find out that my blood pressure has come down to normal and both baby and I were healthy.

I guess credit goes to my husband who took such a great care of me.

We are all prepared after my baby shower. Our loved ones make sure we have everything necessary when Zenia came, now all of us are counting days when my daughter will arrive. She will be so loved and cherished.

So until my daughter came I have another thing to wait for.

I want to give Damon pre present and Bonnie and I are secretly working on it.

We were quite discreet about the entire thing. We are using our delicious baker classes to prepare our order.

So far we completed four hundred cakes now only one day left for the big day.

So Bonnie and I are making cup cakes in my apartment since my kitchen oven is bigger then her to make our last Bach.

"Thank God Damon and Enzo were busy today. I guess this new car launch is really big deal." Bonnie said while icing cupcakes.

"Yeah, isn't it the same project that started when Damon and I were just dating?" I asked and Bonnie nodded her head. "Yeah. In fact Enzo told me that after a long time ,this design is specially created by Mr Salvatore the main owner of company."

I ponder over her words as I put last twenty five cup cakes in oven. " Is Enzo will be going there? I know Damon is not going because he told me that he will be working late tomorrow at D.S.S."

Bonnie put her icing cone away and looked at me. "Don't worry Elena, Enzo is not attending this launch either. From what Marissa told me that this launch party is for investors only. Enzo will be attending main convention next week in Los Vegas he is dragging me along."

She tapped my hand happily and started icing again. "Don't worry Lena our secret is going to be safe . We just need to make sure none of theMichelson's, Rose or Mr Saltzman see us there."

I gave her silent nod and we both resumed our work.

We were almost done when the front door opens and to our chagrined Damon came home earlier then we expected. "Hey ladies what's...?"

He stopped talking when he saw hundreds of cupcakes on counter. "Umm, what's going on? Did you girls started a side business or something?"

I squeaked as I tried to come up with an explanation but thank God my friend came in for rescue. "Oh! These are for class project."

He raised an eyebrow and I nodded eagerly. "Yeah class project." My hands were all sweaty.

"Okayyy, I am going to go freshen up." He grabbed one cupcake and went to our room.

"Thank God he didn't suspect." I sighed in relief.

"Thank God he took cupcake from spare Bach." Bonnie teased.

We hurriedly finished and packed cupcakes and she took half trays with her while I put half cupcakes away in my refrigerator.

Damon joined me when I was about to clean kitchen up. He was freshly showered and shirtless just wearing his jeans.

"What kind of projects are they giving you! I should talk with your professors." I knew he is angry that I exert myself.

"I am fine baby. Beside Bonnie did most of work."

That put his mind on ease. "Okay you go take shower and leave this mess to me." He shooed me away and I relented with smile.

After a much relaxed shower I slipped in one of Damon's old shirt that reach till my thighs and my blue cotton boy shorts.

I left my wet hair down and went outside and saw my husband cooking chicken cheese pasta for me.

"Yum! I am so hungry." I inhaled the mouth-watering aroma coming from food.

He smirked at me and flipped the pan like a professional. "Show off." I told him teasingly as he served it on plates.

"Bon appetite." He kissed me and we both started eating our food. He reminded me that he will be out working late tomorrow. "Don't worry. Bonnie will be here to give me company ."

After dinner we both were on couch watching Hangover. My feet were on Damon's lap so he can massage them with his magical fingers. "You know Enzo is going Los Vegas next week for that car convention? Bonnie told me that he is taking her along with him."

He barely nodded so I carried on. "I wish we could go too."

He stared at me in surprise then asked. "You want to go? I can ask..." I smiled and shake my head.

"I said, I wished but I know we can't go besides I won't be able to enjoy anything there in this state." I rubbed my baby bump.

He smiled and resumes his magic on my feet. "Maybe after our baby is born we can plan trip."

I took my feet away and scooted closer to lay in his arms. "We can plan something on our anniversary. Our baby will be old enough to stay with Stefan and Caroline while we took our small trip."

He hugged me closer and tapped my nose. "Okay deal! We are celebrating our anniversary and New Years at Los Vegas."

I smiled and lifted my head to kiss him."Deal ."

We kissed each other again and movie was long forgotten. He helped me get up and led me back into our room where he lifted his shirt off me.

I slipped my shorts off and he did same with his jeans.

He was always gentle but something about this night seems different. Every touch was more intimate. Every kiss was intense, but sweet like honey.

When he slipped inside me we just savour the moment, basking in presence of being in each other's arms, relishing the connection of our body, mind and soul. We were perfect fit In ever way. Even his loving words touched my heart ten times more.

He worshiped every inch of me I couldn't help but marvel at his beautiful feature. I felt blessed that this wonderful man in my arms is mine , he loves me so much and I love him with equal reverence. He is my life and now being his wife I can't imagine my life without him.

In that moment I have epiphany that maybe match made in heaven thing is true because we are perfect match in every way, true soulmate, fortune enough to find each other in this world.

I don't know when but I hugged him tightly and hid my face in his chest as tears started rolling down my cheeks, a symbol of our love, it was so full in my heart that it made my chest constrict.

Finally when we reached at peak of our pleasure I held him closer , as if afraid to let go of him.

It was only when he lifted his face from crook of my neck that he saw my wet eyes . "Lena! Baby what? Why are you crying? " his voice sounded so alarmed but I couldn't stop my tears.

He was about to sat up when I pull him close "Don't leave me please!" I cried out and hold him tighter in my arms.

" Sweetie? Please tell me why are you crying?" he pleaded with me getting worried at this sudden outburst. "Are you hurt! Did I hurt you?" he sounded panicked.

"No, I am not hurt, it's just I got overwhelmed." I tried to explain to quell his fears.

"Overwhelmed?" he asked in confusion while wiping my tears away.

"Your love, this happiness it's just overwhelming sometimes. I felt really lucky and then I got scared."

He tilted his head while rubbing my stomach. "What makes you scared?" I stared at his blue orbs and told him truthfully. "When we met you literally swept me off my feet. Since then I have been floating in your love."

I bit my lip and looked away. "I am scared that what will happen if you ever let go off me. I can't live without you or your love Damon, I won't survive if that love is taken away from me."

I bursts in fresh tears and turned away to hide my face in pillow. "I am so sorry my hormones are making me crazy."

When he didn't say anything I turned to face him and saw his eyes wet with tears. "Damon?" I held his face in my hand.

"Elena don't be scared. I will never let you go. I, I..."

He squeezed his eyes shut but then he opened his eyes with determined face. "Elena, baby there is something really important you need to know."

I nodded my head and we both sat up still in each others arms. "Damon tell me I am listening."

His one arm snaked around me, pulling me in his embrace while his other hand stays on my belly.

"Elena baby, before I begin I want you to trust me that I never wanted to hurt you, I always wanted your happiness."

I nodded my head , my heart was beating faster by every second.

He sighed and then pulled me closer. "Elena I.."

His voice stuck because in that exact second our daughter make her presence known. "Did she just?" his eyes shining in wonder and I nodded my head smiling when we felt another kick. "I felt it again!" Damon jumped in excitement.

He leaned down to kiss that spot. "Daddy is right here Sweetie, you don't know how long I waited to feel you."

He laid kisses after kiss and our daughter kicked that spot again.

Damon looked like he will burst in excitement.

His face was filled with awe and wonder as he spoke to his daughter and I captured this moment in my mind so I can cherish this moment as long I will live.

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Damon's P.O.V

I was getting ready to leave for work or that's what Elena thought.

Truth was I just wanted to get over with this car launch and then I will take break from work, from all this.

My guilt was eating me up since last night. Elena loved so much and trusted me so blindly that now I know for sure that my truth will break her heart.

Last night was huge wake up call and it was too much that I almost confessed everything until I felt my daughter's kick.

In that moment I remembered that I can't risk their lives for my guilt. Their well-being is lot more important than any truth, any lie.

So now all I can do is just make sure to take good care of her and my unborn baby and face the consequence of my action once they both are healthy and safe.

"Damon! Hurry up breakfast is getting cold." Elena called me from outside. I grabbed my stuff and went to see my wife working in kitchen while humming her favourite tune with a smile on her face.

"Some one looks happy?" I asked her and she smiled at me while serving me warm pancakes. "Just happy spending day with Bonnie."

She was about to move away to sit but I grabbed her so she can sit on my lap. "You are spending way too much time with Bonnie? Should I be afraid."

She wrapped her arm around me while her other hand feed me pancake. "Okay you got me I had secret make out sessions with Bonnie while you were at work. She is really great in sack too." she winked and I made a disgruntle face.

"Danm it I knew something is going on and here I was slaving away while my wife is banging a chick."

I hid my face in her stomach and started tickling her. "Damon!" Elena squealed and start laughing while trying to wriggle away.

"So it's funny to joke about affair huh? What am I going to do with you?" I started tickling her harder and she was laughing so much that I couldn't help but join in.

"Okay sorry, I! I won't, t tease you again, please s stop!"

I stopped and she narrowed her eyes at me before ruffling my hair. "Seriously baby? You know that makes my hair look sexy." I winked at her making her pout.

"Fine no sex for you." She lifted her chin in victory and I held my hands up in defeat. " Okay baby you win, now take that punishment back, please." She made a thoughtful face and then smiled brightly at me. "Okay, besides no sex punishment is not healthy for me."

I couldn't help but to kiss her. "You are too adorable for your own good." She winked and moved away to sit and eat her breakfast.

After we were done I got up to leave and kissed top of her head. "I will be late but call me if you need me." She smiled and kissed my hand.

"Don't worry I can take care of myself. Now go so you can come back to me."

She get up and we made our way towards door. "Bye baby I love you both ." I kissed her and then leaned down to kiss her belly. "We love you too, now go."

I smiled and waved at her "Bye." She blew kisses at me and waved. "Bye." With that I went inside elevator and saw her giving me huge smile as door closed.

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Elena's P.O.V

Marissa is really punctual and delivery van came right on time.

Her helper Ted assisted us carry the boxes to van and then Bonnie helped me on inside before sitting next to me.

We drove until we reach Manhattan. There were many beautiful Houses and Mansions but nothing compared to one where we stopped.

It can be called Morden version of castle. The iron gate has huge golden S written on it. Then if this is Mansion of man who created D.S.S it is fitting that he lives in place like this.

"Wow! How many people do you think live in this house." Bonnie asked her eyes filled with same wonder as mine.

"Better question is how they manage to navigate in this place? Must have G.P.S device on them all the time."

We saw huge fountain in middle of driveway and can see front door of mansion where guest are going through but driver drive van through back and stopped with other vans which I presumed belonged to caterer and waiting staff.

We unloaded cupcake boxes and he led us inside through backdoor that led to kitchens.

"Thank God you guys arrived on time!" Marissa looked relived at sight of us. She was standing with an old guy who I presume was butler for Mr. Salvatore. "Mr Palo these are our pastry chefs. If you please tell them their spot they can start working. Girl's take these company uniforms and change in them,hurry up." She handed us our uniforms and went to tend another work.

"Ladies please change and then meet me here I will show you your table." Mr Palo told us kindly.

"Come Lena." Bonnie asked one of worker about changing room and we both went to change in our uniforms.

It was black skirt and black shirt with copper jackets. " Thank God this shirt is loose." I stared at my reflection and tap S on my front pocket.

"Thank me. When Marissa told me about uniforms I told her to make your clothes size up."

We both went towards kitchen again and Mr Palo led us outside their massive garden where everyone is already gathering. He took us towards tables where huge buffet was set on rows of white tables.

"So this is your table, you can arrange your cupcakes here and waiters will handle serving. Just inform me when you girls are done."

He then left us to work and gave us two of his waiters for help.

While we were decorating I couldn't help but check our surroundings. The garden was beautiful like it belong in fairy tales just like this mansion it also have marble fountain in middle that look replica of fountains in Italy.

I can see a stage in middle and car hidden in cover. "That's the car our guy's has created!" I exclaimed and Bonnie looked towards it too. "Yeah, too bad its hidden I guess I have to wait another week to see it."

I looked back at it and wished I can see it up close.

By the time we are done decorating our table, guest has settled in their chairs. I was decorating the last tray when I heard Bonnie gasp. "Danm! Rose and Elijah just arrived."

I turned around and saw them at front table and sure enough they were joined by Nick and Kol, all three of them in suits like most of men here while Rose is wearing red gown.

Bonnie and I turned away so they won't see us and hurriedly finished our work." Hurry up Bonnie! I don't want to get caught."

Bonnie nodded and we were done in next five minutes. "Done, let's go."

As we walked back inside I glanced back and saw Mr Saltzman and some guy hugging Rose but I only saw his back in crisp black suit and black hair.

It made me stop until Bonnie shook my shoulder. "Elena let's go!" she told me but I was still trying to catch that guy's face but then he took seat facing in front and I couldn't see him anymore.

"Elena!" she called me again and I turned around and start walking with her. "Sorry but I just thought, never mind let's go." With one last glance we walked away.

We change into our clothes and went back to kitchen. We came to face a huge ice sculpture of car and beneath on copper plaque words were written. " ZED 3117!"

I traced my fingers and something stir inside me. "Ah that's our new car sculpture!" Mr Palo told us as he saw us admiring the sculpture.

"Here you go, your check, Miss Marissa told me to give this to you."

Bonnie took our check and thanked him. "Our driver will drop you both. Now excuse me launch is about to start." He ordered waiters to stay inside until he called them for service.

He went inside and we made our way outside when we heard voice through speakers.

"It's sounds like Mr Saltzman." Bonnie says and we listen to his voice.

" Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to D.S.S new car launch."

"Lets go Elena driver is waiting for us."

I looked at her but for some reason my feet couldn't move. "Bonnie, I, I want to see that car." Bonnie looked surprise but I didn't gave her chance and start walking back to garden.

"Elena wait, what's the matter?" I shook my head as we walked towards kitchen.

"I don't know Bon, I just have this feeling that I need to see that car." She looked around but no one was paying attention to us.

"But Elena?" I shook my head at her and walked towards garden.

I know I said that I want to see the car but for some reason my eyes were searching something else.

We saw Mr Saltzman standing in middle as he enlisted the car's function and its speed.

I walk closer towards stage.

" The most important quality about this car is that after long time Mr Salvatore Specially Designed this Car and dedicated it to his wife and his daughter. In fact he named this car after their first name Alphabets and number this car in honour of his wedding date, isn't that special?"

I heard appreciative murmur while few guests applauded.

I felt Bonnie stand beside me as I turned my face to see plaque beneath stage.

"Z.E.D 3117, why it sound familiar?" Bonnie stared at that and then look at me. Confusion evident on her face but she was unable to say anything because we heard booming voice.

"So without any further delay I call my friend the owner of D.S.SMr Damon Salvatore to come here and reveal his creation Z.E.D 3117!"

Damon Salvatore! As soon these words were spoken I looked at Michelson table and right there I saw same guy who earlier got my attention standing up from his chair.

I felt numbness crept over my body as he walked toward stage and when he turned to face his audience every part of my body broke piece by piece as I saw most handsome man in black suit, my husband, my Damon.

"El, Elena!" I started walking towards stage as he pressed a button . The cover lifted revealing his car. Everyone stood up in front of me to applaud and get closer look but that didn't stop me.

"Elena!" I heard not only Bonnie's voice but also four different voice as I passed there table.

"Elena wait !" I don't know who called me but that didn't stop my feet just like my tears that were now falling free from my eyes.

Finally I got up on stage and only two people on stage saw me walking towards them.

"Elena!" I barely realize Mr Saltzman moving towards me but I held my hand up and walked by him to stand in front of my husband.

It was like I was seeing him for the first time. This man was a total stranger.

My Damon wore jeans, black shirts.

This man before me was wearing designer suit, designer shoes, branded watch. His hair was styled not messy like my husband's hair.

I was trembling with rage and grief as I watched this rich man who for some reason looked familiar yet stranger.

His eyes were filled with sadness, with grief but above all shame. he tried to open his mouth but no words came and I just watched him and saw betrayal and lies. Deception and hatred but most important man who ruined not just my life but my small world too.

I don't know how long we stand there as the world destroyed around us. I don't know what I was feeling or what I wanted to do. I was just waiting for something, maybe for someone to wake me up and all this will be nightmare and my world will remain perfect.

"Elena." And just like that, his voice was enough to bring one feeling in front and center.

"Congratulations Mr Salvatore. Congratulations that you successfully ruined my life!" with that I gave him look that conveyed my hatred and I turned to walk away.

"Elena please wait let me.." he grabbed my arm and without knowing I turned around and Slapped him hard on his face and it echoed throughout the garden.

"You will never touch me again!" I roared in anger and freed my arm from his filthy hand.

I turned around and start walking away and everyone let me go quietly.

I somehow reached in kitchen when my tears started falling again and I collapsed on nearby chair.

I felt arms around me and I knew it was Bonnie. I held her like lifeline and begged her while tears blind me to see this hideous place. "Please Bonnie, please take me away." I felt myself move again and as we reached the car pain won over my body and darkness spread in front of my eyes taking me away in deep dark world and all I heard familiar voices screaming my name. "Elena!"

Authors note.

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