"Meredith!" I called.

I heard a chair scrape across the floor as she got up.

Meredith still looked every bit the exotic princess she looked in the Dark Dimension, it was just hidden now.

"Yes, Elena?"

I looked down at her left hand. No wedding ring, just the engagement ring.

I looked into her eyes.

"Where's Alaric?"

A tear slid down her cheek. I rushed to her side.

"Merry what's the matter?"

I looked to Stefan for help.

He looked sadly upon my friend, with eyes filled with regret.

"I told him I couldn't get married without my maid of honour and he said you'd never come back!

So he left and went around researching again. Just like that!"

I released her from my embrace. Another person's life I've messed up, just by being me.

Good job, Elena!! I screamed internally.

"It's not your fault." Stefan said.

"What do you know? I make more problems than I solve. All of you should get rid of me, if you know whats good for you."

Be quiet, and stop blaming yourself for things you can't control. That idiot made his decision, just like you made yours. Damon's voice reminded me.

"Call him." I said. "Now or I'm going to hunt him down. If he refuses to come back, I'm gonna have to kick his ass. Otherwise I won't be able to be absolutely amazing to you and give you every bride's most essential item!" Damon's concerned face smoothed and his mouth tilted with amusement.

She went to go make the call.

"If he comes, he'll be useful to have around," I looked around the room, then at Damon.

"We should never have left."

Do you regret all the good things we've done together?

Of course not, I just regret that because of it people I loved got hurt.

Our decisions have consequences Elena. We just have to learn to deal with them.

I nodded. I moved back to him and perched myself in his lap. I touched his cheek and I remembered a time when I was with Stefan. We used to have a code or a secret language that involved gestures.

It was different with Damon, he always knew what I wanted.

His lips brushed gently against mine for a brief moment, reminding me we were still in the company of his brother.

I rested my head against his shoulder and just stayed like that.

He enveloped me in his arms and every so often he kissed my shoulder.

I was being smothered by his sweetness. I lifted my head so I could gaze into his deep blue eyes.

Stay with me forever I begged him.

Eternity, Elena. I promise.

I love you, Damon Salvatore.

Talking of weddings, maybe I've got a surprise in store for you.

Hmm? Your not talking about....

He most definitely was. I didn't have time to blink before this beautiful engagement ring was on my finger.

He probably could feel the shock and surprise radiating from my body.

Stefan snatched my hand and stared at my finger.

Then he silently got up and walked away.

I couldn't stare at his back as he left, I was too mesmerized by the beautiful Tiffany and Co engagement ring. Then by Damon's more handsome face.

"Well?" He said, his blue eyes twinkling with excitement.

I touched his cheek, then kissed him.

"Yes, in every lifetime."