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Chapter 6

Buzz. I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride. Buzz.

Buzz. I'm wanted dead or alive. Buzz.

What is sitting on my head? Squeezing her eyes together Caroline realizes her head is under her covers. Pulling them down to see what is going on around her she immediately throws the covers back over her eyes to shield them from the sun coming in through the windows. My throat feels hot, and my tongue is so dry.

Buzz. I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride. Buzz.

Buzz. I'm wanted dead or alive. Buzz.

Where is my phone? The buzzing sounds close. Feeling around under the covers Caroline finds her phone under her back. How'd it get there? Groaning Caroline answers the phone in the worst raspiest voice she has ever had from a night of drinking.

"…Hello?"

"Caroline! Are you ok? I'm at your door. I have been knocking for twenty minutes. Are you home?" Asked a concern sounding Stefan from the phone.

Oh, it's Saturday. "Yeah…I'm in here." Croaked out Caroline. "Why are you here?"

"Uh…Care, remember you were going to help me pick out—wait, why do you sound like an old woman who has smoked too many cigarettes?"

"I just…had a little to much to drink last night." A little is an understatement but Caroline can't even begin thinking about alcohol at the moment without her stomach churning. "I'm trying to get up."

Click, and a slam of her door has Caroline cursing under her covers. "What—"

"Really Care, the spare key under the doormat. You know this is New York City and crazy people live here." Stefan says while making noise in her kitchen.

"I can't have a potted plant outside my door." Rubbing her eyes and smelling her breath under the covers Caroline realize she is also still in last night's clothes.

Stefan walks over and sits on her bed, pulling down the covers a little, he offers her a glass of water. "Here drink some of this."

Groaning and trying to sit up Caroline mutters a thank you and starts sipping trying to avoid Stefan's eyes.

"Still in last nights clothes." Smirks Stefan while trying to hold back a little laugh when I see him looking at my hair, "looks like you had a wild time last night."

Trying and failing to roll my eyes at him I finish half the glass and sit back against my headboard. "Yeah, I guess."

"You guess?" Stefan questions with a little frown forming in-between his eyes, "Wait you never go out drinking like this unless your with me. I thought you and Casey were just meeting up to talk about your relationship?"

Flashbacks of Klaus and her laughing at the bar and doing shots flashes in Caroline's mind and feelings of guilt at not calling Casey to see if she helped her sister out with whatever it was. Rubbing her hands down her face, "It's a long story."

"Give me the cliff notes and I will let you up to take a shower. I might even make you some breakfast to help with that hangover." Stefan says grinning at me, "I can't bring a woman who looks like you do to a baby furniture store!"

Cliff note version here goes nothing. "Casey ended up leaving, and I started drinking with Klaus."

"Klaus..who in the world is Klaus?" Stefan questions. Does he always ask this many questions, Caroline wonders. "Also, what kind of name is Klaus anyways?"

"Can you pretty please start making me something to eat while I try and shower?" I ask trying to give him my best puppy dog eyes. "Please?"

Sighing like he has to move a mountain but with a smile on his face Stefan gets up and walks into my kitchen. "Ok Carebear but don't take too long."

"Thanks." Caroline says while plugging her phone into her charger and starts walking to the bathroom while wondering where her heels could be. How'd I even get up here last night?

"I also will be expecting a full story when you are eating Miss Forbes." Stefan says while turning on my radio.

Stefan is busy cleaning her skillet that he made bacon in while Caroline munches away on her food. I can't believe I drank so much, what was I thinking? I never drink that much. Shaking her head at herself she wonders how Klaus is doing this morning. How can one man drink so much and why in the world did they keep drinking! I hope he made it home ok. A hand towel is waved in her face snapping her out of her thoughts.

"Care, I'm waiting to hear this story." Stefan says throwing my hand towel onto the island and leaning his elbows to get a look at me.

"There isn't much to tell." I say sipping my orange juice. Ahh, orange juice is the best. "Casey and I were just hanging out while I was telling her about what happened to me at work and then Klaus pops up. Casey ended up having to leave to help her sister and Klaus sat down and we hung out for the rest of the night."

"That is the worst story I have ever heard." Stefan says while raising his eyebrows at me. "You can do better than that Forbes."

Rolling my eyes I decide to start at the beginning of my day on Wednesday. Making emphasis on the awkwardness of Katherine showing up and saying they were friends. Not to mention the text messages she sent which Caroline hasn't even responded to. Telling Stefan about her being Elijah's brother's new personal assistant didn't even shock him! Not one eyebrow raise. Doesn't Stefan know how much of a big deal this is for me at work? Flash forward to meeting to the events at the White Oak Bar that lead to her hungover state this morning.

Finishing her story Caroline finishes off her drink, "There that's the story."

"So what happened with Casey?"

What did happen with her? "I dunno Stef, I don't know what were doing." Shaking her head Caroline puts her head in her hands. "I don't know what I am doing anymore."

"Caroline look at me." Shaking her head no at him Stefan comes around the counter and puts his arm around her shoulder. "You need to be honest with Casey because it's not fair to lead her on like this and you also need to be honest with yourself. You can't keep living your life like this."

"What is that supposed to mean Stefan?" Caroline looks at him with an unreadable expression.

"You know exactly what it means. Don't look at me like that, you know I have supported you from the get go when you started dating woman, but you know what I really think. I think you need to move on from what happened to Tyler and —"

"Don't say their names!" Caroline yells while standing up and knocking off Stefan's arm.

"Caroline you need to listen to me, please. This isn't healthy the way you handle your romantic relationships."

Shaking her head Caroline whirls around to glare at him, "I don't want to talk about this anymore."

Taking a deep breath Stefan looks pointedly at her. "You need to think long and hard about who you are Care. You can't keep going through these relationships and never connecting with anyone."

"I said I don't want to talk about this."

"It's been eight years. You need to move forward in your life." Stefan at this point has Caroline's hands in his. "I love you, you're like a little sister to me. What happened to you was horrible, I can't even begin to imagine, but it has been a long eight years for you. I think it might be time that you talk to another therapist again, if you wont' talk to me or at least acknowledge what you are doing with your life."

Annoyed Caroline tries and shakes her hands out of Stefan's with no luck. "I have moved forward in my life. So what if I have dated a few woman. I actually liked them, it wasn't like I faked my feelings for them."

"I'm not saying you faked anything with them, Care. I'm just saying I don't think you have really given a man or a woman a chance because you haven't moved on from the past." Stefan says while hugging Caroline to his chest and rubbing her back, "I just worry about you. You are allowed to love again, you know that right?"

Standing in Stefan's arms Caroline squeezes her eyes shut. She will not start crying today. No, she has cried too much and today is about Stefan and the wonderful life he is bringing into the world. Knowing Stefan won't let up if she doesn't at least agree to something Caroline sighs in defeat, "Ok Stef, I will try and think about everything you said." Pulling back to look at him she continues, "I love you too and I know you are here for me. Just let me figure out what I am doing ok?"

Looking at me with determination he says, "Ok, but I will give you one month to think over anything. And I mean really think over everything! I won't keep bringing it up and I won't give you my opinions on who you are dating. Deal?"

Giving him my brightest smile I nod and exclaim happily, "Deal! Now lets go shopping for your baby!"

Groaning Stefan looks at Caroline pointedly, "This is not one of your shopping adventures ok? This is baby shopping. Meaning you can't try to buy everything. Understood?"

With her hands behind her back Caroline crosses her two fingers together, "Promise!" What does he expect! She is going to be an aunt and aunt's are allowed to spoil their nieces or nephews!

Katherine Pierce has never thought she was one to be a matchmaker, more of a matchmaker for herself, but she is feeling like she could wield Cupids bow confidently. Twirling a curl around her finger she walks into her living room to find Rebekah browsing the channels for something to watch. Smiling to herself at last night's adventure. Klaus and Caroline sure do look really cute together. The Tequila shot's she sent them last night was a chance she took, not sure if Caroline was one to open up and be a little wild, but it looked like from her end of the bar that it worked out pretty good considering her and Rebekah left and the two were still laughing and drinking.

Sitting down besides Rebekah she smirks over at her, "Have you heard from Klaus today?"

"I called and texted my brother but he hasn't responded." Rebekah says with a hint of annoyance in her voice, "I came from London to see my family and so far I have only see you and your not even family. Elijah is too busy working and Klaus is off doing god knows what with who."

Not one to let Rebekah get to her Katherine flips her hair over her shoulder. "I'm sure I will be family soon. Elijah and I are about to hit our ten year anniversary."

"Awfully confident there Katherine. You sure you're not worried that my workaholic older brother loves the family company more than remembering your anniversary." Rebekah says snidely.

"Someone sounds jealous." Katherine says while smirking at her. "I'm sure you will find a nice man to love you one day. Lets just hope it happens before you hit the big fifty year mark."

Whipping her head at me, "Why you little -"

"Rebekah mind your manners," Elijah says strolling into the living room. "Katerina you know better than to rile my sister up."

"Oh look its my brother who is too busy to spend a day with his baby sister." Rebekah huffs out while folding her arms across her chest.

"Rebekah you came for an unexpected visit. You shouldn't be surprised that I am busy with work." Elijah responds while putting on his suit jacket. Leaning down to kiss Katherine on the cheek, he looks over at her with a raised eyebrow. "Niklaus is not starting work till Monday, how about you give him a call and you and Katerina can spend the day together." Walking around the couch he strolls out with a "See you tonight."

He did not just stroll out of here like that, Katherine thinks. Oh no, he is not leaving like that. Getting up and following her 'boyfriend' to the door to catch him she says in her sultry tone, "Elijah." Secretly hoping that he will at least tell her when he will be home tonight.

Stopping at the door Elijah turns around and looks at the woman he has been dating for ten long years. He is already running late and he needs to make some important calls. Trying not to sound annoyed, "Katerina I have some important work matters to attend to today." Grabbing her by the waist he pulls her close, leaning down to plant a soft kiss on her lips he pulls back, "I know you will understand. One of the many reasons I love you." Giving her one last peck on the lips he turns around and leaves not even realizing she didn't respond to the kiss or say anything back too him.

"Look Stefan it's a onesie with baby elephants on it! Wait, look at this one, OMGEEEE, we have to buy these!" Caroline excitedly said while holding up a insane amount of baby clothes to Stefan. Or at least that is what Stefan thinks while shaking his head in amusement at his best friend. Turning around to look at some more cribs Stefan just cannot believe that he is going to have a baby.

A baby.

He is going to be a dad.

Stefan Salvatore is going to be making bottles and changing diapers at all times of the day and night. How is he going to survive?

Rubbing his hand down his face he still cannot believe that Valeria never told him to begin with when she found out. Was it bad on his part that he never noticed her stomach changing? How could he not have noticed! What is wrong with him? Was he really so caught up in the opening of his new restaurant that he never took the time to notice his girl, uh, friends body changing. Should he call Damon and let him know? Last time he called down there Elena answered and started asking him all kinds of questions about his life that he did not answer. Glad that his best friend is here to distract him because at the moment Caroline is currently bobbing her head up and down in a 'yes' motion so much that her ponytail is swinging back and forth while she is talking to someone on the phone. Walking over he catches the end of her conversation, "Ok see you Monday, and you better not be working on Sunday mister!"

Snapping her phone closed Caroline whips around and looks happily at him. Why can't I ever have that much enthusiasm, Stefan smiles to himself. "Ah, so was that your new boss that was on the phone?"

"No that was Elijah. Just work stuff. Now about these clothes—"

Stopping her before she decides my unborn baby needs all the items in this store, "No I'm not buying any clothes just yet. I want to buy some furniture stuff first."

Uh oh. I'm getting the Caroline Forbes glare that she is not about to take my 'no' as a answer and I'm probably about to get a little rant. Yay me.

"Stefan you are having a little baby girl! I'm Aunt Caroline, the stylish and fun aunt who will help her with putting make-up on and how to talk to boys. I'm buying these outfits." Keeping the clothes in her hand she turns around and heads toward the register.

Sitting at one of Stefan's favorite restaurants, Caroline is enjoying her lunch while she makes a mental list to herself about what all she is going to need for her and Klaus's new work space. Taking another bite she looks up at Stefan, "What was that?"

"I was asking your opinion on if it's a good idea for me to invite Valeria over to talk about the baby and where our relationship is." Stefan says while grabbing his phone to check something.

"Oh so now you are asking me for relationship advice?" I taunt back in a friendly manner. "I think the best thing for you to do is ask yourself, 'Do you really want to be in a relationship with Valeria'."

"Uh, well, I think I might."

Rolling my eyes at him I ask a better question. "How about this, 'What is more important to you, your new restaurant or your relationship'."

"You know lets not talk about relationship stuff since neither of us seem to want to actually listen to the other. Deal?" Stefan questions back with a smile on his face.

What is he talking about? I listen. I listen a lot. All the time. "Deal."

"So what are you plans for the rest of the day?"

"Well after lunch I'm going to head into work for a bit because —"

"It's Saturday Care why are you working?" Stefan asks while cutting her off.

"I'm just going in to prepare my new boss's office and my desk area for Monday. I feel like it will be better if I do it all now instead of waiting till we are there. This way it is a much better transition for me and him." I say confidently.

"I don't think you get paid enough to work their Care." Stefan comments.

"You always say that. I think I get paid pretty good. I can afford to go shopping almost every weekend. I can't obviously buy all the shoes I want because I'm not a millionaire or anything, but I'm not starving either." Why does he always says that I don't get paid enough? I get paid plenty I feel like. I have great perks. Like paid holidays, getting to use the company expenses, and a former boss who understood if I was every late. I wonder if Klaus will be as understanding as Elijah is if I'm ever late. "I also work for a great company and I had a great boss."

Pointing his fork at me Stefan says, "Had. Past tense. Now you have a new boss. What if he isn't as understanding as Elijah is if you are ever running late, or try and boss him around about his personal life?"

"I don't 'boss' Elijah around about his personal life. I just try and push him in the right direction with some of his life choices." I say matter-of-factly.

"Ah yes, the Caroline Forbes idea's on how to live. I have experienced that first hand."

"Very funny." Stefan should be glad that I give my opinions to his so much. If it wasn't for me I wouldn't have conceived him to get the hell out of Mystic Falls, he wouldn't have went to culinary school, and he wouldn't have listening to my constant ranting about him starting his own restaurant. But I'm not going to mention any of that to him. Because were best friends, family, and when you love someone you don't point things like that out to the other. He has also helped me out so much too. I really don't know where I would be without him. Now I'm feeling all nostalgic.

"What's with the smile?" Stefan asks worriedly.

"Stop worrying Mister Broody. I was just going down memory lane." I smile while tilting my head at him. "I'm really glad that we have each other. Were pretty much family at this point. We will just have to kick Damon out of our new family tree and start our own!"

Laughing Stefan sits back at looks at me. "Oh really? Alright, so who all is in our tree?"

"There is you, me, and Baby Salvatore!" I exclaim excitedly. I really can't wait to be an aunt. "If, and this is obviously this is a big if, you and Valerie work things out and get the happily ever after you deserve then she will be added as well." I finish with a big smile. "Now I'm going to head to work. Don't over think about Valeria. Just call her and talk about whatever you want. Just talk! Bye love you!"

Monday morning rolls around and Caroline is more nervous than when she first started working for Elijah. She isn't sure if it is because she doesn't really know Klaus or if was from their night drinking together that she also doesn't remember that well.

On her way to work she stopped by a little shop and bought too cute plants for her desk. There is no artwork around Klaus's office or her desk and she needs a little life around her to get through the day before the decorators come in this weekend with her plans. She already emailed her idea's to Klaus and all he has to do is approve them for the company expenses.

Getting the coffee ready in the little kitchenette that is off the side of her work area she starts to think this isn't so bad. She didn't have to pass Hayley to get to her work area, even though the elevator is more near than she is used to, the sitting area is nice and quaint, and with the decorators coming it will look even better. Her desk is off to the right side at an angle looking at the waiting area and Klaus's office door. Oh don't even get her started on his office. Talk about it being big is an understatement. That office is huge and the windows lining the back wall. Talk about one great view. She just hopes her ideas for his furniture are good with him. Looking down at her watch she see's that it is 7:30 on the dot and grabs herself a coffee and heads out to her desk waiting for Klaus to arrive.

Sipping her coffee she makes some notes on her computer and glances up when the elevator dings. In strolls Klaus, Elijah, and Aurora. Insert eye roll here at how Aurora looks so giddy right now. Oh and how she is eyeing Klaus you would think he was a prime cut of steak.

"Good morning!" I exclaim with a smile while standing. Just became it's Monday doesn't mean it has to be a bad beginning to the work week.

"Ah Caroline I already miss you and your wonderful coffee this morning." Elijah says while all three near my desk.

"You better not have been working on Sunday boss. You need at least one day off remember?"

"I believe that I would be your 'boss' now, sweetheart." Klaus smirks at me.

Wow, check out that suit. Does this man have a personal stylish because no way did he pick that suit out. She would expect Elijah to be more of the suit guy, but who is she joking. All the Mikaelson's have millions so their wardrobe is always on point.

Just smiling she turns to her new boss, "I suppose you're right. What are the plans for this morning?"

Elijah cuts in while gesturing to Aurora, "I need you to give Aurora access to my personal schedule and we will be on our way."

Flustered because she is more than 100% sure she already gave Aurora access to Elijah's schedule. She quickly checks her emails and there it is, said email with access to his schedule and everything else. Letting Elijah and Aurora know this Elijah ever the gentleman says it was alright that Aurora didn't notice the email from her and they make their exit.

Day One and she is already messing up. Groaning to herself she has Klaus follow her into his office. "I have already emailed you about the decorators that are coming this weekend. Since it is over a certain limit I need you to approve for the company expenses to be used. Also, you should look over my design ideas just in case if you would like your office laid out another way."

Unbuttoning his suit jacket Klaus makes his way over to his desk while running his hand along the wood. "Is there a new desk going to be brought?"

"Of course." Who did he think she was a horrible designer? "Like I said you should check your email with the designs I want to send to the decorators."

"When will they be here?"

If he would only check his email then he would know! "This Saturday."

"Why can't they be here sooner. I was expecting my office to be already furnished, as well as the outside area." Klaus says smirking at me.

Is he challenging my abilities as an assistant? Because I can have those decorators here ASAP. "If you want them here sooner, I can make that happen. This is Mikael & Sons Incorporation. Everyone knows the Mikaelson name in New York and is more than willing to accept your family's business." I reply confidently.

"Yes, I would like them here today and would love it even more if they will be finished by tomorrow morning." Klaus says while walking up to me.

He wants to play hardball, he has messed with the wrong woman. "I will have it done. If you will check your email you will find all your phone numbers you should program into your cell and your calendar that I have already gotten ready for this week. Elijah—"

"Will your number be in that email love?"

"Of course. My cell is my work and personal number so if you need to contact me on the weekends you will be able to get ahold of me. Now as I was sayi—"

"Did my brother often contact you on the weekends?" Klaus asks with his eyebrows squinting together. "I know he is a workaholic, but I didn't see him expecting his personal assistant to also be one."

"I never minded if he called or texted me on the weekends or even at night on the week days." Klaus's eyebrows raise up at that answer in surprise. "Why are you so surprised Klaus? I am a workaholic just like your brother. That is one of the reasons I love working for him so much. Elijah really understood the value of working and appreciated my work ethic." I respond while straightening my shoulders.

"Looks like I am in good hands then. As you were saying, sweetheart?" Klaus smirks at me while leaning on his desk in front of me.

Does this guy always have to smirk and use endearments with me? "As I was saying, Elijah always let me handle his personal schedule as well so it would be in tune with his work schedule. Do you want me to handle yours as well?"

"Let me think about it." Klaus responds with a weird look in his eye. Is that embarrassment?

"Afraid I will find out even more about your womanizing ways?" I smile in triumph at him. I remember our toasting to new friends and new beginnings before not remembering all that well. Why not try and be friends with him like I was with Elijah. What's the worst that could happen?

Grinning while looking down at his crossed feet, "I know our Saturday night turned a little wild, but I expected you to remember more of the night." Looking up at me Klaus continues with that stupid smirk of his, "Or do you not remember that much love? Do you remember me helping you into your apartment?"

While my mouth has opened in shock I stutter out, "You helped me home?"

"Of yes sweetheart I did. I also helped you into bed." Klaus says while wiggling his eyebrows at me, "Don't worry it was all friendly. I covered you up, turned off the lights, and locked up for you on my way out. Which reminds me here is your key back." Klaus says while rummaging around in his pocket and delivering said key into her open palm.

Mind you my mouth is still hanging open. I didn't even realize I used my spare key to lock up these past two days. "Thank you." Coughing, "Do you know what happened to my shoes?" The black pair of heels she was wearing that night were one of her favorites pairs and she couldn't find them in her apartment.

"Now that is a story for another time, love. One you will love hearing I am sure." Klaus says smiling at me with a evil glint in his eyes.

"But I love those shoes. I love them. They were a gift from—"

Cutting her off Klaus straightens up and gestures for her to follow him out of his office while he says "Yes a gift from your best friend Stefan Salvatore. I remember you telling me."

Blushing because she doesn't remember that conversation at all "Um, well it would seem we had a lot to drink that night." Tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, "I just want to apologize if I did anything that was inappropriate."

"Nonsense love, you didn't do anything that I didn't find amusing."

Groaning I look over at him with a sour look. "You are going to hold our night out over my head for awhile aren't you?"

"I'm sure you can earn a story or two if you surprise me tomorrow with the decorators that have finished our office."

Challenge accepted. "Done. Now, I have a question for you. Elijah never let me know what it is you are going to be doing at the company?" Inwardly smiling at him for using the term to describe their offices as 'our office'.

Glancing down to check his watch, "Ah yes, I will let you know over lunch the details of what I will be doing here. Now I'm going to head up to a meeting with Elijah an Finn. I will let you know when I am ready for lunch."

"Alright." Trying not to sound too surprised at him just assuming she was going to have lunch with him.

Looking at the clock on her computer, Caroline is ready to just go to lunch without her 'new boss', because it is 2 o'clock and she is starving. Klaus has not emailed or texted her about lunch. Nothing. She tried to messaged Aurora about how their meeting was going but she never responded.

Screw this I am starving, Caroline thinks while getting up and grabbing her purse. Pulling out her phone she emails Klaus letting him know she is going to lunch and the decorators are here working on their offices. Ha, I win. Smiling to herself she waits for the elevator doors to open.

"Speak of the devil and he will appear." Caroline says while walking into the elevator.

"I'm sorry love, Elijah, Finn, and I got caught up discussing things about a business deal that I will be working on." Klaus says while eyeing his phone.

"It's fine. Do you have any preferences on where to eat?" I ask.

"Yes I actually like this one restaurant and haven't ate there since I was here last."

Agreeing to trying out this place I haven't been to before we head out. The restaurant has a more of a bar feel in one area and then it has it tables and booths. Sitting down at a booth Caroline realizes this place reminds her of The Grill back in her hometown. Hopefully the food will be good. After placing their orders Caroline takes a sip of her tea. I already miss Elijah. He was my wine buddy.

"What's that pouty look for love?" Klaus questions with a small smile on his face.

"I want to find out what happened to my shoes. I did get the decorators here." I say tilting my chin up him.

"Yes, but we have to see if they will be done by tomorrow." Klaus smirks at me with his 'I won this round' look.

Rolling my eyes at him I say fine and ask him what it is exactly he will be doing at the company.

"Well my official title will be International Relations Partner for the company. I will be working on securing contracts, mergers, or buying out companies to join with Mikael & Sons Incorporation from here in the states and overseas."

Taking a bite out of my hamburger I nod and contemplate what exactly that is going to mean for my job.

"Now you are probably wondering what that will have to do with your job." With a nod from me he continues but gets distracted, "Is that bacon on that hamburger?" Klaus questions.

Swallowing I nod yes and take a sip of my tea. "Please tell me you have at least had bacon on your hamburger before?"

Shaking his head no Klaus looks down at his more healthy choice of some type of sandwich that Caroline doesn't even recognize, but it does look healthy. Perhaps that is why she doesn't know what it is, "Is that avocado on that sandwich?"

Straightening his shoulders Klaus looks at me with an unreadable expression. "Are you judging my choice of meal right now Miss Forbes?"

Is he trying to joke with me? Did I just insult him? Oh god I just insulted my boss! "I'm so sorry Klaus I didn't mean to insult what you are eating! Elijah and I have such a good work relationship with each other that we could talk about anything and insult each other in a funny way of course! I'm sure your sandwich tastes great!"

Klaus is just grinning to himself. Pushing his plate closer to Caroline, he puts his arms on the table to lean closer. "I want you to take a bite of my sandwich." He says while trying to hold his poker face.

Looking from his eyes down to the sandwich Caroline gulps. That sandwich doesn't look too gross. Picking up his sandwich Caroline takes a bite out of it and starts slowly chewing it around in her mouth. Oh god oh god, this tastes horrible! Trying to make yum sounds she finally swallows the bite. "That tastes great!"

"You don't need to lie love, I know you thought it was horrible." Klaus says while taking back his plate. Answering me before I can even ask how he knows I was lying, "You told me the other night that you hate avocado."

"How much did I tell you about myself?!" Caroline demands. She hardly ever tells people about her pickiness about food.

"Oh you mean about how you are a picky eater and," putting his hand on his chin in a thoughtful pose then he continues with air quotes, "your 'friends' from Mystic Falls always gave you a hard time about it so you never tell anyone how picky you really are with food."

What else did I tell him? "Well I guess I told you a lot of things. Did I tell you anything else?" Caroline tries to ask nonchalantly trying not to show worriedness in her tone.

Shrugging his shoulders Klaus takes a sip of his drink and looks down at his watch while saying, "Just other little things about yourself sweetheart. No need to fret. Now we have a little bit more time. I would like to discuss with you about what additional duties you will need to do with this job."

Trying to calm herself down about what all she told Klaus about herself she nods at him to continue.

"Since I will be traveling for work that will also require you to accompany me on these business trips. Part of your job will entail planning our trip such as plane tickets, having transportation ready when we arrive, and of course the hotel accommodations. I will also need you to be briefed on the companies and types of deals I will be going into in advance. More than likely you will be accompanying me into these meetings. Elijah has assured me that you are a quick learner and he thinks you can take this new task on with ease."

Surprise is clearly written across Caroline's face. Traveling with her job? Has she ever wanted a job that requires travel as part of her work? "Is this something you want an answer to right now?"

Klaus looking at her ask's her a question she wasn't expecting. "Have you ever travelled before Caroline?"

"I have never really been anywhere besides moving here to New York City from my hometown." Where is he going with this line of questioning.

Stretching his arm onto the back of the booth Klaus looks at her with a genuine smile. "This is your chance, love. The company will pay for all your expenses, and you will be able to accompany me anywhere I need to go. Paris, Rome…Tokyo."

Isn't this every woman's dream to be offered such a deal from a man? Is this a fairytale she has entered into because it's not everyday someone is offering her such an amazing chance. "I have always wanted to travel but won't we just be there for work and when it is over will we not just leave as soon as possible?"

"Sweetheart," Klaus hum's out at her, "Do I really look like someone who would go to such a beautiful city like Paris and not stay a few days to really enjoy it? Especially if I have such a lovely companion with me who has never been before?"

Is he flirting with me? Caroline really isn't sure since it has been so long for her with receiving complements from a man. "It does sound like a really great opportunity Klaus. Are you sure you don't want someone else to take with you?"

"I only want you sweetheart." Klaus says standing up and offering me his hand to help me out of the booth. With his hand on my lower back walking us out of the restaurant into the outside, he leans down to my ear, "So what is your answer? Will you agree or say no and not get to experience the world?"

Trying not to let my shiver show at his breath on my ear I turn to him with a big smile, "I accept!" Turning to get into the car and waiting for Klaus to enter Caroline claps her hands together. "When and where is our first trip?"

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