Hey guys! Yes, I am starting another story because why not. This will be Damon/Bonnie pairing.

A few important notes:

- Bonnie's family consists of her mum, dad, two older sisters and her grandmother

- Damon is filthy rich due to the bourbon company he owns with Stefan (if you didn't know Ian and Paul have a whiskey company I believe)

- The Mikaelson's will be present

- Bonnie is 23 and Damon is 29/30 for reference (Caroline and Elena are the same age as Bonnie and Stefan will be 26/27)

- Damon is famous due to his company and other things that will be revealed later

- My inspiration for this story comes from the show The Nanny

- The industry and social status will be prominent themes in this fic

Okay, that's all for now. I do not own Vampire Diaries. All copyright belongs to L.J Smith and Julie Plec.

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Chapter 1- An Unexpected Surprise

I open the door to my apartment shutting it behind me. I took off my boots placing them into the closet along with my jacket. I put my scarf loosely hanging around my neck onto the hooks making my way into the kitchen I call out, "Babe, I'm home! I am starving. I am going to get started on some pesto pasta with grilled chicken. Does that sound good?" I expect to hear him make a joke about my obsession with pasta.

Instead, the sounds of moans and groans enter my ears. At first, I think it is our next-door neighbour but then I remember the inhabitant next door is on vacation in Europe. Dread pools in my heart as I walk to the master bedroom praying and hoping it is not what I think it is.

The noises grow louder and louder making the little hope I had fizzle. Anger burns within me as I march up to the door pushing it open. Words cannot describe the emotions that rushed through me at the sight of my boyfriend fucking someone I called my best friend. They both gape at me in surprise rushing to quickly cover up.

"Bonnie love, I can explain," he says as though he has a logical explanation for cheating on me.

"You can explain what Kai? Your penis accidentally found its way into Hannah's vagina?" If Caroline were here she would have laughed at how vulgar I was speaking.

"Well- you see…"

"Shut the fuck up, Kai. I don't want to hear any bullshite excuses you have" I turn to look at Hannah's tears threatening to spill. "You, how could you do this to me?"

Tears spill down her cheeks which I find ironic since I am the one who should be bawling her heart out not her.

"Bonnie, I'm so sorry," she says her voice full of guilt and remorse.

"Get the fuck out of my house!" I yell out barely acknowledging her existence as she scrambles out of the room. I hear the front door shut and I will myself to breathe in and out.

As Kai zips up his jeans, I just stare out our windows remembering the first time we went apartment hunting. We both fell in love with this place due to the big white framed windows which provide our entire place with so much sunlight. I watch the city come alive lights twinkling in the night.

"Why." The only word that comes out of the mouth. "Why cheat on me with one of my closest friends? If you were so unhappy couldn't you just break up with me?"

"Well you were so busy and she was there," he replies with an abashed look.

Silence takes over the room as I am at a loss for words. I was busy working so we could eventually afford a house. Not to mention I pay for the majority of our rent. I try to reign in my anger. My mother's warnings ring in my ears. I should have never moved in with a man who is used to mommy and daddy doing his dirty work.

I walk to our closet pulling out a black Puma duffel bag. I come back out to the dresser opening the drawers that hold my undergarments and pyjamas. "I will come back for the rest of my things."

"Bon Bon, you don't have to do this. We can work this out please love let's talk this out." He grabs my arm looking lovingly into my eyes. For a brief second, I think about just letting him explain himself until I wretch my arm from his grabbing and slinging my bag over my shoulder.

"I am going to stay at my sister's for the night. Do not call or text me for the time being." I sigh my shoulder slumping in defeat. "I will call you when I am ready."

I walk out of the room and down to the front entranceway. I throw my jacket and boots on slamming the door shut on my way out.

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Thirty minutes later I am banging on my sister's red door. The door opens revealing my future brother-in-law. "Hey Bonnie," he says surprised. "Bianca didn't tell me you guys had plans tonight but come in." He ushers me in taking my coat and scarf from me.

"Babe who was that," Bianca yells out.

"It's Bonnie," he answers.

He takes in my tear-stained face squeezing my shoulder in comfort. "Would you like anything to eat or drink?"

"Just tea please," I say giving him a small smile before heading into the living room.

I take a seat on their cream-coloured sofa. I can hear their murmurs coming from the kitchen. "Hey, Bon- Bon what's going on? Finn said you don't seem fine." She sits right next to me taking in my appearance. "Bonnie, what happened?"

Bianca is one of my favourite people in the world. She is the oldest in our family. With long curly black hair, hazel eyes and an angelic face she is the embodiment of beauty. She takes being an older sister very seriously which is one of the many things I love about her.

"Kai has been cheating on me for God knows how long," I whisper my cheeks turning red from embarrassment.

Her eyes widen. "What are you sure?"

"When I came home from work, I caught him and Hannah getting it on."

"The asshole cheated on you with one of your closest friends," she exclaims in disbelief.

I nod my head. "The worst part is he actually blamed me working a lot on why he cheated."

"Babe, turn the kettle off. We are going to need some bourbon and ice cream," she says to Finn.

I turn to her confused. "Ice cream and bourbon?"

She grins. "Yes, and I'm calling Breanna." She takes out her phone calling our sister. "Bre get your ass over here, we have a situation."

Barely fifteen minutes have gone by before I hear a knock at the door. My spoon is well into the vanilla haagen dazs, nursing my second cup of bourbon. Finn left to go watch some basketball with one of his mates' friends. I hear whispers most likely Bianca informing Breanna of the situation.

Breanna sits right next time me alongside Bianca. She wraps her arms around my shoulder bringing me close to her. "Cinnamon bun, oh I'm so sorry."

The tears stream down my face as I sob on her shoulder. I cry for a few minutes before pulling back ashamed. "I'm so sorry Bre I got your sweater wet," I cringe at the wetness my tears caused.

She brushes my hair from my face. "Bon there is no need to be embarrassed."

"Everyone warned me against moving in with him. I got into a huge fight with dad over this." I sigh wiping my face. "What am I even supposed to tell him?"

Breanna looks at me with her green eyes similar to the colour in mine. "Don't worry about that right now. Let's put some mean girls on and drink this lovely bourbon."

I laugh at her enthusiasm. Bre is the middle child out of us three. She has long curly hair which is straightened tonight. She is an ambitious, optimistic, astrology-loving person who always has a positive outlook on life.

We sit on the couch, me in the middle cuddled by my sisters with a large white blanket draped over us. We watch the film laughing at our favourite scenes, drinking and eating some pizza Bianca kindly ordered. Before I know my eyes close shut as I fall asleep on Bre.

I feel someone shaking my shoulder. "Bon-bon it's time to get up."

I moan in annoyance. A pillow collides with my face causing me to sit up. I see Bianca grinning at me. "Ugh, what the hell B?"

"It's half past seven you have to get to work soon," she says condescendingly.

I jump up from the sofa pulling on my boots and coat. Ugh, I have to go back to my place, get ready and rush off to work. Not to mention I run the possibility of running into Kai.

"Are you sure you're going to be okay?" She asks with concern all over her face. " You can always get ready here."

"I know but my place is closer to work," I say hugging her before opening the door. "I'll call you after work."

She smiles at me wishing me a good day.

I am standing in front of my bathroom mirror putting on the last of my makeup. I may look good on the outside but on the inside, I feel defeated. I put on my best face knowing I have a long day of work ahead of me.

I find myself in front of my work building. Even though I aspire to be an actress/singer one day, I was able to get a full-time job at Vogue headquarters. I write/edit columns for fashion and celebrity columns.

I walk into the quarters, taking deep breathes. I take notice of people holding boxes wondering what's going on.

"I can't believe this!" yells out a tall brunette girl. "I've been working here for five years and you're firing me!"

Oh no, no, no. They are laying people off. Rumour had it they were laying people off but I had hope it was false. A tall dark skinned woman with long braids tied into a high ponytail walks toward me. "I'm so sorry Bonnie," she says placing a comforting hand on my arm.

"No Yvonne please don't," I plead.

She looks at me with sadness. "Bonnie it's not up to me. I'm just the one who is forced to deliver the bad news."

Tears pool in my eyes. "I understand. I'll just go back up my things."

She bends down to give me a hug heading off to fire some more people. I walk into my office remembering how excited I was to be working at the Vogue. Barely a year after graduation and I've been let go. I grab a white box shoving things in. I see a black-framed picture of Kai and me in caps and gowns on our high school graduation day. We were so happy back then. I throw the image into the trash bin. Gathering the rest of my stuff. I will have to come back for the rest of my things.

As I sit in the Uber car, I stare out the window wondering where it all went wrong. I have always been an optimist seeing the positive in shitty situations. This time, I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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A few hours later, I am in a brown sweatsuit set my hair in a messy bun. I have been sitting on my couch rewatching Pretty Little Liars barely paying attention to what's on the screen. My mind keeps going to all the things I need to get done. A knock at my door interrupts my thoughts. I mentally prepare myself to deal with Kai.

As I open the door, slim yet strong arms wrap around me. "Oh, Bon I can't believe the asshole did that to you!"

"Caroline your suffocating her," the brunette says amusedly.

"Elena, he needs all the hugs!" the blonde-haired girl continues to hug me.

"Thanks, Caroline," I respond putting my arms around the blonde. She gives me one more squeeze before pulling back.

The brunette girl gives me a big hug before pulling back. I adore the two friends in front of me. It has always been the three of us since the day we entered primary school. Elena Gilbert is a brunette, brown-eyed beauty who is kind and compassionate. Caroline Forbes the perky yet ferocious blonde-haired, blue-eyed Starlite.

"Brought your favourite, pizza," Caroline says holding up two square boxes.

"And we brought you milkshakes," Elena adds holding up a drink holder.

"Oreo milkshake?" I ask.

The brunette rolls her eyes playfully. "Do you even have to ask that?"

A smile graces my lips. I usher them in locking the door behind them.

We situate ourselves on the sofa diving into our food. "How did you guys find out?" I ask already knowing the answer.

"Bianca and Bre called us," Caroline replies. "I can't believe Kai would even do that to you with Hannah."

Elena nods her head in agreement. "I can't believe you walked in on them."

I let out a sigh. "I know. What makes things worst is I got fired today."

"What!" they simultaneously yell out.

"There were murmurs about major layoffs. When I got there, Yvonne told me the news." I run my hands over my face. "What am I going to do? I have no job which means I can't afford this place. Am I supposed to move out?!"

"Bonnie take a deep breathe," Elena instructs me.

I do as she says. "Just relax we will figure it out."

They both exchange a glance. "What's going on?"

Elena hesitates before saying, "Well what about working for Damon?"

I give her an incredulous look. "Why would I work with that blue-eyed devil?"

She gives me a tolerant look. "His nanny recently moved out of the country so he needs a new one."

"Really Lena, I love kids and Bella is an adorable child but having Damon as my boss," I say.

"You know how much I love Damon," Caroline sarcastically says. "But what other choice do you have working at McDonald's?"

I throw my hands up in defeat. "I'll take the job." I should be happy about possibly getting a job on the same day I got fired. The thought of having Damon as my boss well that does not sit well with me. I shake my head not wanting to focus on that. For now, I will wallow with my best girls.

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A few days have passed since the end of my relationship and job. I am looking at myself in the mirror mentally preparing for my interview. Elena set up a meeting with Damon on my behalf. We are meeting at his home at noon. I look good in a white linen set, white trainers on my feet and my hair is in a sleek back ponytail. I can do this. I got this, I repeat to myself over and over again.

My eyes widen as the car pulls up to a gorgeous brownstone house. The driver opens the door for me, allowing me to step out before shutting the car door. I say thank you giving the grey-haired man a smile. He smiles back before getting into the driver's seat. The sound of the engine roaring off indicated my sign to head inside. I use the gold hook on the door using it to knock. I hear the pitter-patter of feet. The door suddenly opens revealing an adorable child and a tall raven-haired man behind her.

"Isabella, what did I say about opening the door," he chastities the child.

"To ask who's there," she replies. "But Daddy it's Bon Bon."

I lower myself to her level widening my arms. She runs into them throwing her little arms around her neck. I push her back a bit taking in her appearance. The last time I saw her was two weeks at Elena's place. Isabella Salvatore is a beautiful three-year-old with tanned skin, wavy brown hair and piercing blue eyes like her father. She is extremely smart, and kind yet stubborn.

"Hi, Izzy have you grown since I've seen you," I say in a playful manner.

She steps out of our embrace to stand on her tiptoes. "I've grown this many Bon Bon."

I laugh, standing back up and straightening my clothes. "Bella why don't you ask Mina to go put Peppa Pig on," her father suggests. The little girl runs off excitedly.

"Well now that you have reacquainted yourself with Bella, why don't we head into my office," he asks in a tone of finality.

He walks off expecting me to follow. I forget what an asshole this man can be. He opens the French doors to his office sealing it shut behind us. I take in the decor. The maroon walls, black furniture, the large windows emitting light. He gestures for me to take a seat in a comfy-looking black chair. I sit with my purse on my lap.

"Elena told me you recently got fired from your job?" he asks in amusement.

I cringe. I am going to kill Lena after this. "Yes, the company was laying off many of their employees."

He nods. "Okay and why should I hire you of all people?"

I give him an incredulous look. "Are you serious? My best friend is your brother's wife. Not to mention Bella loves and knows me."

He rolls his eyes. "So, that doesn't mean anything."

"Well, that should mean something. Look Damon we got off on the wrong feet a couple of years ago but can't we let that go," I say.

"You want me to forget about how you publicly humiliated me," he laughs bitterly. "Or how you nearly ruined my reputation?"

I wince. Damon and I meet a couple of years back when his brother Stefan started dating Elena. They thought it would be a good idea to set Damon up with me since he had broken up with his on and off again girlfriend. The date was a disaster. I deemed him as nothing more than an egotistical bastard. I threw a drink at him which ended up going viral on Twitter due to however the picture that night.

Many people expressed their hatred of Damon. Eventually, the heat died off. I felt bad and I even tried to apologise but he declined. Ever since then, we have had a mutual dislike for one another.

I sigh. "Look, Damon, you may not like me but you know I will be the best nanny for Isabella. I have babysat for her a few times when Stefan and Lena wanted some alone time."

He gives me a hard look. I bit back a smile knowing Elena and I are now even. "Fine, you're hired," he says sounding defeated.

"I will send you an email of Bella's schedule, her looks and dislikes. As well as the contract which I expect to be signed and handed to me the next time we meet."

I smile. "Don't make me regret this Bonnie."

After saying bye to Bella, I let out a squeal of excitement. I may not like having Damon as a boss but this will be a new opportunity for me. The start of a new chapter in my life.

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Let me know your thoughts. This chapter is short but the upcoming chapters will be 5k to 7k words. Also if there are any mistakes please let me know. As always I appreciate constructive criticism but negative comments will be deleted. I will be back with another chapter soon!