It's been weeks I last updated. I'm really sorry for that. Exams are not yet over but I needed to take a break from all of this. As promised a chapter. Enjoy! Vote&Comment

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Caroline just hung up. She had received a call from Marcel. He was inviting her to the party and she said yes. She had nothing to lose. 'Did she?' she thought.

"What are you going to do about it?" Katherine asked.

She shrugged her shoulders, pretending not to know "about what?"

Honestly, she did not even give a thought about it. She wanted to forget everything. It was too painful. She had never felt so hurt by anyone, not even for Tyler.

"Don't be ignorant Care! You know about what I'm talking. About Klaus and his lover" Katherine said choosing carefully her words.

"And about that Marcel guy" she added wanting to know her thoughts about it.

"You know how he feels about you, and yet you are...." Katherine chose her words.

"Yet you are playing the role of a bitch. Don't tell because Klaus hurt you, you intend to hurt him" she raised her voice.

Caroline just remained silent. She had no idea what to say. Katherine was right. She was playing with Marcel's emotions. But what she could do? She was clueless. It's so easy to play with someone heart. That was not the first time someone hurt her feelings pretending to care for her where in the end they just didn't give a damn about her.

"Isn't it sad when you get hurt so much, you can finally say" Caroline whispered.

"I'm used to it" she finished. She continued looking at the floor

"Sometimes it's just better to be alone. Nobody can hurt you" she said.

Katherine pursed her lips and raised her hand back. She threw her hand forward as hard as she could, whipping it across her face.

"Don't you dare say that!" she shouted, tears coming from her eyes.

"Then what should I do?" Caroline started shedding tears too.

"I don't know Caroline but isn't that a problem that only you should solve" Katherine said.

"You are the only one who could find the answer which you're looking for" she muttered.

Katherine was right once again. Caroline noticed that she changed a lot. Katherine raised her chin and smiled

"But you know I don't think that Klaus was playing with your feelings. I know Klaus since a long time but when he is with you, he is something else, someone else. Someone more human"

Caroline needed to sort things out between her and him. She had to tell the truth to Marcel. That she didn't feel the same way as he did. That they could stay friends and nothing more.

"I know what you need for the party. Your dress doesn't stand that much" Katherine tried to ease that tension of before.

"B-But..." Caroline argued.

"No buts!" Katherine put her finger on her mouth, silencing her.

"Leave that to me, okay?" Katherine said. Caroline nodded.

She was too exhausted to say anything else. Katherine always obtained whatever she wants. A friend trying to help another friend. 'What's wrong in that' she wondered.

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"So you're saying that Blondie is feeling down because that Mikaelson" Damon was processing everything Kat said. Stefan was too.

"You're basically saying that I must make my move on Caroline too" Damon smirked at that thought.

"I could also propose if we're going to that stage" he smiled devilishly.

"Caroline Damon Salvatore! What do you think of it brother?" he grinned at that name.

"I personally like the idea of Caroline Klaus Mikaelson" Stefan said amused.

"Not you Stefan. Damon's already been born a jerk. Don't join the club" Katherine said.

"You wound me" Damon placed his hand on his heart.

"So the plan is that we make Klaus Mikaelson realizing what he is really missing" Damon asked.

"That's the plan" Katherine exclaimed snapping her finger.

"So you want that my brother flirt with Caroline at the party" Stefan asked one more time.

Katherine nodded and added "That's what he always does right?"

"Fine by me" Damon said. 

"I'll show you the Salvatore skills" he started praising himself.

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"Which one does you like? The red or the black one" Katherine asked for Elijah's opinion.

"Pick whatever you like, Katerina" Elijah said.

"It's not for me Elijah. It's for C-A-R-O-L-I-N-E" Katherine clarified.

"The red, then" Elijah said.

"Nice choice, my baby" Katherine kissed him on his cheeks.

"Katerina, I was thinking about what you said earlier" Elijah spoke

"You want me to at the party whisper things like 'where will you find someone better', 'isn't she a perfect choice for you' to my brother" he asked in disbelief.

He had no idea when did he agreed to do this.

"I didn't know you were asking for my death. Trust me Katerina I prefer to die by your hands than that of Niklaus" Elijah said.

"That's why I love you so much" Katherine kissed him passionately.

"Rest assured, it's not only you who is going to help in the Mikaelson family" Katherine said when they heard someone behind them.

"Hey there little bitch!" Kol smirked at Katherine receiving a punch from his brother and some mean words from Bonnie.

"Katherine already did inform us of everything going on" Bonnie said.

"We're acting as if we are in a movie" Bonnie said.

"Love, we're already in a book. There's nothing harm to it if we're in a film, right?" Kol laughed.

"You're right" they said.

"Let's hope everything goes as planned" Elijah said.

Everyone nodded. Everything will be decided by Caroline and Klaus themselves.

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"Brother! I'm so happy to see you" Aurora hugged his brother.

Only a brother could love like a father, annoy like a sister, care like a mother and support like a friend. Aurora was the only person that mattered to Tristan and nothing else. Her happiness was his happiness. Her pain was his pain and he would do anything for his little sister.

Even if she would ask for the moon, he would try everything to fulfill her wish.

"Hey Tristan! Do you think Klaus hate me?" she asked looking at her surprised brother.

Truth to be told, Tristan never did like Klaus. Their only conversation was just about business and nothing important, not even a formality. But for his sister, he tried to cope with him.

"Why do you think that?" Tristan asked bewildered.

"You didn't answer" she mumbled.

"No...I don't think so" he said confused by this sudden reaction.

"Then why is he so distant with me. The last he talked to me was when I returned back to New York and since then he's been avoiding me" Aurora complained.

Tristan didn't know where this conversation was leading. Honestly, he did not want to have a conversation with his sister about her love life. Calmly he said

"Trying sorting this out with him. Don't give up. Just give a try" Tristan advised her.

'Tristan De Martel giving advice! Wow! That's new' he thought.

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Caroline had tried getting some sleep since Kat left but no matter what she did, he came haunting her. She could not close her eyes without thinking of him. All the parts that attracted her to him.

For the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. The truth was so evident. She saw the light in his darkness and he saw the darkness in her light.

 'We are perfect for each other' Caroline blushed at her own thought.

Suddenly, someone knocked at the door. Embarrassed in her own thoughts, she went to see who it was. An unknown man in a black suite was in front of her.

 "Caroline Forbes, right?" the stranger asked.

"Yes that's me. Who might you be?" Caroline asked.

"Miss Pierce send me. She told me to deliver this to you" he gave her a box.

"Thank you" she closed the door behind her.

Opening the box, she saw the dress Katherine had sent for her. It was a red lace patchwork sheer off shoulder sexy ladies evening dress. It was perfect.

She went to take a shower. While showering, she thought about how she will talk with Marcel and sort things between her and Klaus. She didn't want Marcel hurt in all these conflicts.

After her shower, she tied her hair letting some loose curls falling. She applied her make-up, her red lipstick and her mascara. She didn't whether it was good for her to put on the bracelet Klaus gave her. But she put it on. It was too beautiful to waste it keeping it in the cupboard.

After thirty minutes, she was nearly ready. She heard someone knocking. She knew that it was Marcel.

"Coming" she shouted.

As her final touch, she sprayed some perfume. She was hot like the princess of Monaco. When she opened the door, Marcel's breath was taken away.

"You're beautiful, Caroline" Marcel finally stopped staring.

"You're not that bad yourself" Caroline chuckled.

"Shall we?" Marcel extended his arm, like any gentlemen would do.

"We shall"

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The ride to the party was quiet. The silence was comforting. It helped her clear her thoughts. But still, she wanted to have a little conversation.

"So did you learn you Spanish?" Caroline asked.

Marcel chuckled and then looked at her.

"Usted es muy bonito"

"Gracias!" Caroline smiled.

When they arrived, Marcel quickly went to open Caroline's door. All those affections he was giving to her were scaring her. She didn't know how will he handle when she will tell him the truth.

"Oh Dios mio! You're beautiful" Katherine complimented leading towards with Caroline along with Elijah.

"You're beautiful too" Caroline smiled and added 

"Thank you for choosing that dress"

"Actually it was Elijah who chose that dress for you" Katherine smirked.

Both Caroline and Elijah looked at each other embarrassed. Caroline didn't know that it was Elijah who had chosen that dress. But what Katherine had said earlier did not slip someone's ear.

"Hello brother!" Klaus made his appearance.

"Niklaus!" Elijah said.

"Caroline" Klaus smiled.

His smile was sincere, so pure and that smile always made her happy.

"Hello Klaus!" Caroline said looking at her.

"Que estaban en violacion de esta noche, amor" Klaus smirked noticing her blush.

"Gracias!" she smiled back.

His eyes were burning into hers. Neither of them were talking. They were only one in this whole universe. That was the impression. Noticing that, Marcel tried to break that eye-sex they were having.

"Do you want something to drink?" Marcel offered.

"Sure! I'll take what you are going to take" Caroline broke eye contact with Klaus.

Klaus didn't notice that Caroline was with someone. He was new to him. That was the first time, he had met that guy. He knew Caroline two past lovers, Tyler Lockwood and that little millionaire brat Oliver Queen. But this Marcel guy was new.

"Is that jealousy in the air" Damon made his appearance with the so Damon smirk.

Klaus turned his eyes.

"Que son brillantes, amor" Damon kissed the palm of Caroline's hand.

He used the word 'love' just like Klaus always did. He was going to enjoy that night. He enjoyed seeing a jealous Klaus.

"I shall have the first dance with you, amor" Damon mimicked his British accent.

When he used the word love again, Klaus already knew what he was trying to do. But he could not call Caroline 'Blondie'. That would be so weird. Klaus knew that Damon was playing with nerves and he did. He was pissed and wanted to tear out his liver.

 'The typical threat'

Damon was already giving Caroline his arm to grab when someone grab it instead. Both Klaus and Damon were surprised. If you could see their expression as if they saw God in front of them. Caroline was confused too.

"Let me introduce myself" he apologized.

"My name is Finn Mikaelson" he presented himself.

"You don't mind if I have that dance, do you?" Finn asked.

The way he asked Caroline, she couldn't refuse. Something was strange about this Mikaelson.

"Sure! I don't mind" she offered her hand.

 "So you're the famous Caroline Forbes" Finn asked.

Well so much for a pretty face, going directly to the point. Caroline noticed that a girl was sending her daggers from a distance. That was very annoying.

"Excuse me Finn- "he cut her.

"I would prefer sir. I don't think we are that close enough to be calling us by our names" Finn said looking stern.

Caroline sighed rolling her eyes "Excuse me sir, but can I know why is that girl looking at me as if am committing a crime"

Finn smiled looking at the girl Caroline was referring to. 'What the hell is going on?' she thought.

"That girl, is my fiancée Saige. We are soon going to get married" Finn said with pride.

"As if I care" she muttered under her breath.

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"Was that in the plan too?" Damon asked Katherine.

"Judging by your expression, I don't think so too" Stefan chuckled.

"Why is that ghost dancing with Caroline?" Katherine asked in disbelief.

"That ghost. You're referring to is my brother, Katerina" Elijah reminded her.

"Is he going to spoil the plan I've been plotting?" Kat said through gritted teeth.

That was not the plan, nor the trump card in that plan of hers.

"Well I think the real show begins now" Kol smirked pointing his finger to the entrance of Aurora and her brother Tristan de Martel.

To be continued......