A Little Lovely Surprise

Stefanie's POV

Elijah told me that when their mother made them vampires, she made Evelyn too. Elijah told her that Evelyn was his one true love and that they will never, ever separate.

But when Evelyn became a vampire, she was ruthless, began to eat the entire town, she became a complete different person. When Elijah asked her to run away with her, she said no. She said that she didn't love Elijah anymore and that they must go into separate ways and lives.

So, since then, Elijah hasn't seen Evelyn.

Now, I'm staying with Elijah in the living room. We're watching a movie, after his explanation. I can't hate him and I don't think I ever will...as much as I want to...

Now I should move on. I can't let this supernatural-doppelganger thing ruin my life! I hope this time Elijah will keep his promise. As much as I know him as a man of his word...this time is more difficult to trust him again...

We're watching this romantic movie, I recommended to watch. Its title is The Notebook. Thea said that it is a very beautiful movie. Elijah has his arm around my neck and we have a a bowl of popcorns in our hands. Sometimes there were intimate scenes and we laughed and looked each-other when they came up.

Oh, Elijah! I love you, but it needs time till I begin to trust you again. My heart tells me that I should trust you, but my brain tells me to wait and to know you better. It's only been three months! And I think that spending time with you is the key. Then, my brain will tell me that I should trust you again. I can't risk anymore.

And when I was thinking that, I looked into his eyes. His beautiful brown eyes. They represented peace, hope, love and... They were like a nice and warm blanket that just looking into them, I felt warm and invited...

I wrapped my arms around his' and smiled. He gave me a warm, big smile. Ugh, I loved when he smiled. It gave me hope, and with all the things going on...I needed it.

We kept watching the movie. I was a bit tired, so I fell asleep.

When I woke up, the house was sorrounded by the smell of pizza. Elijah apperantly put me to bed when he saw I fell asleep so I got downstairs. The hour was 14:30. It was time for lunch.

When I got to the kitchen, everybody, as a family were in pizza duty. I loved that they did everything as a family.

- Good afternoon sleppy- head!- Klaus said, smirking. - You're finally awake!

- Hi, sorry I fell asleep while watching a movie with Elijah, I was really tired...- I said.

- Oh, don't worry dear, we know and we understand!- Rebekah said, and when she saw the look in my face, she added:- Oh, I'm sorry, we couldn't help but overhear, the talk about her...

I knew that the whole family, except Niklaus junior and Hope had vampire-super-hearing, but I couldn't understand why, she called Evelyn her...

- Oh, it's okay, you didn't do that on purpouse, now what do we have here?- I said, coming closer to the table.

- Oh, we're making pizza. It's one of our family's favourite food! It's almost ready.- Freya said, watching the oven.

After 15 minutes the pizzas were ready. And only by their smell, I realised that they will be delicious.

I sat next to Elijah, smiling at him. Everybody had a plate of pizza. My pizza was with pepperoni, as were everybody else's.

And it was delicious. Never in my life I've tasted pizza as good as that. It was good, and unique.

- Wow, it's very good. The best pizza I've ever tasted!- I said, looking at everyone.

- Glad you like it. Pizza is our speciality, love!- Klaus said.

After we ate lunch, we rested. Someone watched TV, read a book, or slept. I read the book I bought in the living room, where Elijah, Kol, Davina, Klaus, Rebekah, Marcel, Keelin and Freya were staying.

- Well, now, everybody listen!- Kol said, mostly looking at me and Elijah.- Now, we have a surprise for you two lovebirds!- he said with a smirk on his lips.

Everybody was smiling and looking at the two of us, completely clueless.

Kol pulled out of his pocked, two letters, that looked like tickets.

- Now, our surprise is two airplane tickets to go to...Italy! For Christmas!- he said, entuthiastic.

- Oh, wow, you really shouldn't have...

- Oh, yeah, it's nothing, we wanted to, as a gift for you two!- Kol said. - You are so cute together!

- Yeah, well thank you, all of you very much, -I said, getting up. Elijah got up as well. We began to thank everyone for their beautiful surprise and to hug them. I felt like I had known them for a long time, even though I didn't. They were such kind, brave, and good people...

- And tonight, as everybody knows is our last day here, in New Orleans,I thought we should go somewhere together, as a family. What do you say?- Klaus said.

- That sounds like a great idea!- Freya said.- Where will we go?

-Um... what do you say we go to the big amusement park, and then we go to a restaurant for dinner?- Elijah said, smiling.

- Yeah, great! We will have a lot of fun! The park in our city is great!- Rebekah said, looking at me and smiling.

- Ok, very good, great idea! I'm so excited about that park...- I said.

- Ok, so we meet here at 18:30. Okay?- Klaus said.

- Okay.- I said.

Everyone went into their rooms to get ready and change to go out. I was exploring my wardrobe and thinking that l'll go to an amusement park meant that I should wear something beautiful, but not very luxury.But not any dresses either. Looking and looking. finally my eye cought some beautiful white jeans and a light blue shirt.

I wore them and I looked beautiful. Some sandals should work. I got my white and gold sandals and wore them. I looked lovely. Now, I should put on some make-up.

I didn't exaggerate with the make-up. I've never wanted to much "things" on my face. I did my hair and then I saw the hour. It was 18:25.

Right on time! I grabbed my purse and went downstairs, watching almost everyone in the living room. Freya, Keelin and their son weren't there yet.

- Hey darling!- Elijah said, offering me his hand when I was going down the stairs. I took his hand and he kissed me on the cheek.

His touch made my skin thrill. Every single time. His lips felt so warm in my skin, my cheeks became red. And I was so excited for the time we will spend tonight!