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Chapter 2- If I Were A Man I Would Make My Move.
Hey, good girl (hey, good girl)
With your head in the clouds
I bet you I can tell you
What you’re thinkin' about
You'll see a good boy (you see a good boy)
Gonna give you the world
But he’s gonna leave you cryin'
With your heart in the dirt
His lips are dripping honey
But he’ll sting you like a bee
So lock up all your love and
Go and throw away the key
Elena stood still taking in the sight of this beautiful man standing in front of her, there was something about him. Maybe his swagger, she was enticed by him and she had only met him a moment ago. He was gazing at her with his piercing blue eyes and her heart was pounding,
"Did he have this effect on all women?" Elena wondered.
Finally coming to her senses and composing herself, she turned away from Damon to collect her thoughts a bit.
"What's your name, sweetheart?" He nonchalantly asked
She turned to him with a smile, "I'm Elena Gilbert, I work here now."
"I do believe Elijah mentioned you. Please have a seat." He told her sitting across from her. "Did you get the contracts signed?"
Elena fumbled with the folder, "Well, one is signed. Rebekah gave me a message to give Mr. Mikaelson."
"Oh yeah, what's that?" He asked taking the folder from her.
"She said to 'tell her dear brother to get off his..." She stopped not quite wanting to finish her sentence, "Well, apparently he has some unfinished business to contend to before she will sign the contracts."
"I believe I've heard that message before, I'll make sure he gets it." He said with a laugh, "One more thing, Mr. Mikaelson wanted me to inform you of a business meeting we have tonight. Dress formally and be ready by 6 o'clock sharp, we'll pick you up. Your free to go. See you tonight."
"Alright, can't wait." She said nervously and headed for the door.
As Elena left the building she had so many thoughts running around in her head, "God, nobody has ever had that kind of effect on me. I wonder what this business dinner is about. What am I going to wear tonight. Damon is so gorgeous, I wonder what he looks like under the suit."
Elena hailed a cab and headed home, she had the perfect dress to wear tonight, still put up, never worn. Once she was home she plugged her ipod into her speakers and turned it on and headed to her closet. Only 3 hours until 6 o'clock. She pulled out the dress she was going to wear and dug around for the perfect heels to go with it, then went to go through her jewelry.
All the while dancing around her room like she didn't have a care in the world and music in her soul, she sang,
You got me down on the floor
So what'd you bring me down here for?
You got me down on the floor
So what'd you bring me down here for?
Elena turned her shower on getting the water to the right temperature and began stripping down.
If I was a man I'd make my move
If I was a blade I'd shave you smooth
If I was a judge I'd break the law
And if I was from Paris
If I was from Paris
I would say
Oooh la la la la lala
The hot water felt great on her cool skin and her thoughts were brought back to Damon sending tingles down her spine. She imagined him shirtless with that charming smirk on his face, his chiseled arms and immaculate abs. His eyes were so inviting,
'It's like he has a spell over me! What's his story?'
Getting out of the shower she wrapped her hair up in a towel and threw her robe on and headed to her kitchen, she was in serious need for a cup of coffee. Looking at the clock as she fixed her coffee, she realized she was in the shower for almost an hour.
'I need to stop thinking about Damon he probably has a girl friend or hell he could be married, besides he could have his pick of whoever he wanted. It's not like I'll get the chance.'
Elena went to her bathroom and started her hair, blow drying and straightening in it, then proceeded on to her make-up, lingering thoughts of Damon Salvatore in the back of her mind.
Elena slipped on a strapless baby blue bra and panty set, then came her dress, heels and jewelry. Elena stood in front of her mirror admiring herself, she couldn't help but imagine what Damon would think seeing her in this dress.
"Eat your heart out, Mr. Salvatore."
0o0o0
5:55
Elena was waiting out front of her apartment and sure enough 6 o'clock on the dot a limo pulled up, the driver got out and walked around to greet Elena.
"Miss Gilbert, in you go." He said opening the door.
She climbed in and was greeted by Mr. Mikaelson and a blond girl wearing a beautiful blue dress that hugged her body nicely. Damon was nowhere in the limo.
"Ah the lovely Elena, this is Caroline. She a new model and client."
"Hello Caroline, It's nice to meet you. You look great, that dress is amazing." Elena greeted the blond
"Thank you, I love your dress. Tonight is going to be so much fun." Caroline said with excitement in her voice.
The limo stopped and driver opened the door to let them out, first Elijah, then Caroline and last but not least Elena climbed out. They were greeted by paparazzi snapping pictures left and right, Elena suddenly had butterflies in her stomach but followed behind Caroline to the door of the club.
Once in the club they were escorted to a table in the VIP area where they met up with Damon and another man, upon the company Damon stood. His eyes were locked on Elena, eyeing her dress, she was wearing a white sweetheart chiffon mini cocktail dress. It hugged just around her breasts and dropped down, a gold studded strap wrapped just around her left shoulder. Gold satin heels, with a simple pair of stud diamond earring and and charm of a key on a silver chain around her neck completed the look.
He couldn't take his eyes off of her, he pulled out the chair next to his, "Have a seat." Elena took her seat.
Elijah pulled out a chair for Caroline and took his seat, they all order drinks an as the waiter walked off Elijah spoke.
"Introductions are in order Elena and Caroline this is Tyler Lockwood, he's a famous photographer. Caroline is the model I wanted you to meet Tyler."
"You were quite right she is beautiful and she is perfect for the shoot, we shall talk business at another time." Tyler looked from Elijah to Caroline and gave her a quick smile.
There was a band playing on the stage and Elena was watching them when the waiter brought everyone their drinks.
"So Elena where are you from?" Damon asked, before taking a sip of his whiskey on the rocks.
Her gaze went from the stage to his gazing eyes, she couldn't hide the blush that tinted her cheeks.
"Mystic Falls, Virginia. I just moved here a few weeks ago." She answered hoping he hadn't noticed her blushing too much.
"Why L.A. if you don't mind me asking."
"I needed a change from the small town scenery." Elena thought about when she finally made her decision, Jeremy didn't want her to leave, Jenna was happy for me. I felt like I was deserting my family but at the same time, I knew I was ready for this.
"Working for us will definitely show you a different side of life."
"I'm sure It will, seems like an exciting business and I could get used to the business outings." She replied with a smile
"Look whose here." Caroline pointed out, "Rebekah."
All eyes at the table followed Rebekah, she was wearing a gorgeous red gown that went down to her ankles, had her hair curled and of course everyone in the room looked to check her out.
"I can't believe she came after the outburst she had today." Elijah retorted, "She had me kick Katherine out of the shoot today, said she was all wrong for it and she wasn't going to work with her."
Damon took a sip of his drink, "Sounds more like she didn't want competition."
"Exactly!" Elijah said with a laugh
Rebekah may be his sister and he would always be there for her no matter what but she handled things all wrong, she was a complete pre-Madonna. If she didn't get her way she would stomp her feet and throw a fit until she did, it was Rebekah's way or no way at all.
Caroline and Elena excused their selves to go to the ladies room, after washing their hands Caroline turned to Elena,
"Damon hasn't taken his eyes off you all night."
Elena couldn't help the big grin that crept up on her face, "Well what about Tyler, looks like he is smitten with you."
Caroline laughed, "Yeah I noticed that too. Be careful with Damon he's a ladies man, if your looking for fun he's great. Not that I would know personally, but being in my line of work you hear things. He's definitely not the marrying type."
"Good thing I'm not looking to get married just yet." Elena spit out.
"I'm sure everyone is waiting, lets head back to the table." Caroline said heading for the door and Elena followed.
0o0o0
The band started a new song a slow one and upon hearing it Damon looked to Elena, "Would you like to dance?" He asked holding out his hand.
Elena thought for a second before taking his hand, "Why thank you, Mr. Salvatore."
He led her to the dance floor where others were dancing as well. He brought her body close to his and placed her hand to rest on his shoulder, while his right hand rest on her lower back and he held her other hand in his.
"Please call me Damon."
'The way she looked was way beyond compare
So how could I dance with another (Ooh)
When I saw her standing there'
"Okay Damon." She stated softly
"Elena did you know that you are the most beautiful girl that ever walked into my office?"
Elena once again couldn't contain the blushing of her cheeks, "Hmm, you like women don't you? I've heard things..."
"I like you." He responded quickly. "Your a career girl, you have goals, from what I know and did I mention how ravishing you look in that dress?"
'Well she looked at me, and I, I could see
That before too long I'd fall in love with her
She wouldn't dance with another (Whooh)
When I saw her standing there
Well, my heart went "boom"
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine...'
Elena said nothing to his comment, unsure of what the right response would be.
"Do you like flowers?" Damon asked
"Are you trying to woo me, Damon?"
"If you wish it."
They danced getting lost in each others eyes and she had to admit she was so lost in emotion, but she didn't know what to think, she had never met someone and instantly wanted them.
'Whoah, we danced through the night
And we held each other tight
And before too long I fell in love with her
Now I'll never dance with another (Whooh)
Since I saw her standing there
Well, my heart went "boom"
When I crossed that room
And I held her hand in mine...'
As the song came to an end Damon let go of her waist and kissed her hand lightly,
"Thank you for the dance."
"No, thank you." Elena did a small bow towards him.
They made their way back to the table an Elena couldn't contain the grin on her face, she noticed that Caroline and Tyler were dancing. Elijah was the only one left at the table, he was enjoying his drink and watching the dancers.
"Elijah thank you so much for having me tonight." Elena beamed.
"Thank you for coming." Elijah told her eyeing Damon.
0o0o0
Elena and Caroline exchanged numbers and agreed to get together soon, Elena and Damon were in the limo on their way to her apartment. Elijah had asked Damon to see to it that she made it home safe he had another ordeal to take care of. Which Damon later told her involved getting Tyler to sign a contact for Caroline to work with him. The limo stopped and the driver opened the door for them, Damon walked her to her apartment door.
"Damon thank you for getting me home and for tonight. I had a great time."
Damon stood silent gazing at her, he reached for her and traced his hand along her cheek before planting a soft kiss where his warm touch just was.
"Thank you, Elena. Until next time, sweet dreams."
Elena watched him leave, she couldn't move stuck in stupor and she replayed what had just happened over and over again in her head. It was only a kiss on the cheek but it felt like so much more...
"What am I getting myself into?" Elena asked herself. "We shall see."
End of chapter 2. .Next chapter new characters are introduced well not new, just new to my story. =]
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First song lyrics, "Good Girl, by Carrie Underwood." Second song, "Ooh la la la, by Grace Potter" Third song, " I saw her standing there, By The Beatles"
Here's the link for the dress Elena wore, if you'd like to see it.
http://www(dot)izidresses(dot)com/a-line-sheath-column-one-shoulder-sweetheart-chiffon-cocktail-dresses-izied1024(dot)html
put dots where I typed them in.