The Perfect Mikaelson's

29|| Abbie 🧁

Abbie

I stand outside the double doors, trying to collect myself before destroying my brother.. our family. Avery's the glue to this family and I'm not sure what will happen when I break the news to him. His pride will get the best of him and I might actually get my first dagger nap, but it's all worth it for Avery's happiness.

The doors swing open and all eyes are on me. I'm still wearing my champagne satin bridesmaid dress. I didn't want Klaus to come looking for her, so that meant staying in the dress, acting like nothing was wrong. Even though it was. Rebekah was meant to walk out before me. I'm supposed to be carrying a bouquet and this is supposed to be a happy day.

As I walk down the aisle, carrying nothing but Avery's engagement ring in my fist, I feel something I don't feel often. Freedom. It may not be my own, but I helped give Avery the freedom she deserves. When I reach the altar, I walk up the steps towards Klaus instead of the other side and stand in front of them. They all give me a look, but they know what this is.

If he wants me to say it, I won't. I won't make this any worse than it already is for him or Avery. I may not like how he treated my best friend, but I will protect his dignity and feelings as much as I can. So, I will not come out and say she's not coming. I won't tell him that she was unhappy and has been for awhile. There are vampires in the room, who are watching my every move, clinging to my every word.

Instead, I hold my hand out, showing him the ring in my palm. My eyes don't leave his, but his drop down to the ring. Elijah stiffens and Kol's eyes widen. Klaus picks up the ring and I drop my hand back down. "I'll see you at home." I speak softly, before looking at Elijah to make sure he knows to keep him under control and then I leave the church. Eyes follow me as I make it down the aisle, but I don't dare to look at any of them. All I need to do is put some distance between me and Klaus.

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I don't know why I didn't stop at home to change before coming to the grill. After spending 2 hours at the beach, I drive the hour back to Mystic Falls and drive straight here. I needed a drink and to escape everything. Walking down that aisle today was a cruel trip down what could've been lane. Knowing Damon and I could've .. should've been engaged and married all those years ago, got to me.

I could see myself in a gorgeous white dress, happy tears and a smile on my face. Damon standing where Klaus did, waiting for me to promise him forever. A lifetime of happiness and memories. Then I saw Klaus and I was reminded how all that was ripped away from me. My future and so many other happy moments were stolen away by the very person I was about to rip the same thing from him.

I felt bad for Klaus and Avery. They loved each other at one point. The same way I loved Damon. Klaus didn't hesitate to take all that away, so I guess I am finding a little satisfaction in delivering this news. Now if I just do that 100 more times, he'll begin to feel how I feel.

I slide into the seat beside Stefan, noticing he's still in his suit. "I saw you at the wedding. Why haven't you changed?" I wave the bartender over holding up 2 fingers and point to Stefan's drink before looking at him. "Well did you notice Damon and Elena sitting together?" My spine stiffens and I shake my head. He presses his lips together and nods, before downing the rest of his drink.

"Well then you would've noticed they're together now." My eyes widen and my head begins to spin. "Since when?! What happened between y'all?" He shrugs, before looking over at me. His eyes scan me but I'm too stunned to hide what I'm feeling. Any guilt I felt about the wedding is gone. Klaus caused this. He pushed Damon and Stefan away and now he's with someone else.

"You seem more upset than I expected." I shake my head, wiping at my eyes. When the bloody hell did I start crying. "It's nothing. Just thinking about the wedding." He nods, taking the drink the bartender set in front of us, passing me mine. I down the contents, allowing the burn to take away some of the pain and anger inside me.