The Forbes And The Mikaelson (Sequel to "The Other Forbes")

Chapter 5: Oh Lord Why

"Are you ready girls?" Carol Lockwood's voice called out which was answered by all the participants but me.

They began to line up and check their appearances one more time. Me, being the cheesy person that I am done the same, looking into the long, full length mirror in front of me.

My brown hair was curled and fell over my shoulders and back. The red dress that I wore was tight and hung above my knees. Its intricate black details made my light skin pop out more than usual.

Caroline had applied my make up to complete perfection which I was extremely grateful for. Red lips, smoky eyes and flawless skin.

Truth be told, I was excited and nervous about competing. I was going to be called 3rd as it went in alphabetical order.

Since Caroline couldn't stay upstairs in the mansion with me, I stood alone with the other girls chatting among themselves. Giving me the occasional look since I was alone.

"Come on out." Carol smiled, and we all joined in the line, in the order that we were told.

To be honest, I think the other girls didn't like me because I was a late entry. And maybe because Caroline was my sister and she won last year so they were probably intimidated.

We were all queued up at the top of the stairs where no one could see us so we could make our 'grand entrance' as Ms Lockwood put it.

As the first girl was called, a round of applause sounded and Lily, went down the steps.

Just before the next girl was called, the familiar sound of my phone ringing sounded back in the room we were getting ready in.

I inwardly cursed as I recognized the ring tone as Klaus' which then instantly confused me as he was meant to be downstairs and waiting for my name to be called.

Quickly hurrying to my phone and ignoring the weird looks that the girls gave me, I pressed the answer button but as soon as I did the call disappeared and I cursed myself for not being fast enough.

Just as I went to toss my phone down and hurry back to my place, it buzzed again, signalling I had a text instead.

Klaus' name popped up and I furrowed my brow and frowned as he was meant to be downstairs right now, waiting for my name to be called.

As soon as I laid eyes on message I knew I was screwed.

"Sorry love but I cant come, it seems business has decided to become worse for today."

I just stared at my phone blankly, re-reading the message as if I didn't understand it properly.

Klaus couldn't come and my name was going to be called next. I was nearly shaking in anger as I heard the girl who was before me name was called out by Carol.

Great, I was going to be the laughing stock of Mystic Falls. The girl who got stood up for a competition.

Just as I felt tears prick my eyes the dreaded words were called out.

"Violet Forbes and her partner, Klaus Mikaelson!"

There was an applaud from downstairs and all the girls looked to me. Taking a deep breath, I left the room and delicately made my way down the stairs.

My heels clicked on the marble stairs and my heart dropped when I saw the people at them bottom. Most had their eyes on me, including Carol but the majority were looking at the place where Klaus should have been standing.

By the time I made it to the bottom, there was just silence. I just stared at the floor as everyone just stared at me.

"Where is he?" Carol whispered from beside me and I turned to her, frowning.