5 Years Later…

I stood in front of the full length mirror as I fixed my bow tie. I was nervous about tonight since this was the first time the world would see my paintings. I looked down at Belle who was sitting at my feet and asked her "How do I look?"

That is when I felt hands come around me holding my shoulders from behind. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in like I needed the air.

"You look incredibly handsome Mr. Mikaelson" The sweet Angelic voice said from behind me.

I opened my eyes taking her left hand up to my lips and kissing her wedding band. "Thank You Mrs. Mikaelson" I whispered

She moved around in front of me as she took my bow tie in her hands and fidgeted with it. I scanned her face as she did so taking in her Angelic features. I would never grow tired of her; she always took my breath away.

"There" she said moving to the side of me as she looked at all three of us in the mirror.

"You look ravishing Love" I whispered in her ear as she blushed

"Are you flirting with me Mr. Mikaelson?" she asked innocently as she backed away holding my hand in hers.

I gave her a small smirk as I followed her till she was between me and the wall. I dropped my hand from hers and pinned her there.

"Is it a crime to flirt with my wife Love? If so I will gladly take the penalty." I leaned in and purred the last words in her ear.

She placed her hands around my neck and pulled me into her grabbing my bottom lip and sucking it into her mouth before pulling away.

"We can't be late" she said breathlessly

"It's not late when it's your party Love" I said crashing my lips into hers.

"I would like to make a toast"

I looked down at Caroline who was beaming up at me with pride. "To Nik, a man whose heart can be seen in any one of these paintings."

"To Nik" everyone cheered raising their glasses up to me.

"I am so proud of you" Caroline said pulling my suite coat towards her so that she could brush her lips with mine.

"GET A ROOM!"

Caroline giggled against my lips before pulling away as we looked at the hackler.

"Kol say another word.." I snarled

"You will what? Make him buy one of your pony paintings?" Damon hackled

"They are called horses, not ponies" I answered glaring at him

"THANK YOU DAMON" Caroline said loudly and then turned to the rest of the group and said thank you to them as well.

"We also have an announcement; we will be having Christmas at our house this year. So we hope you can all fly out" Caroline said excitedly as she wrapped her arm around my elbow.

"I will be there" Bonnie piped up

"Is blondie cooking?" Damon asked

Stefan shoved Damon with his arm and answered "We will be there"

"It sounds perfect Care" Elena answered

The rest of the night was filled with handshakes and hugs and what was quite simply the best company a man could ask for.

"Love?" I questioned as I walked up behind Caroline who was standing in front of one of my paintings. I wrapped my arms around her and put my chin on her shoulder as we looked at the painting.

The painting was one I painted the morning after our light house date. The sun was setting and the sky was pink and red as we sat on a blanket at the top of the hill overlooking the ocean. There behind us was the light house, the one we made love in and that held a special part in our hearts.

"Why are you crying Love?" I asked turning her to face me as I whipped her tears away.

"I was just hoping this one could go home with us, I am not ready to let it go." She said between sniffles

"This one" I said pointing to the man in the picture and bringing her hand to touch my chest "Is going with you"

She smiled at me before wrapping her arms around me in a hug. "You are always right." She whispered

"Can I have that in writing?" I asked chuckling

When we arrived home we were greeted at the door by Belle who was very happy to see us. She followed us to the bed room and leaped on top of the bed as our eyes followed her movement. I stood behind Caroline with a smile on my face as she took in the sight in front of her.

There hanging over our bed was the light house painting. She spun around quickly and squealed "YOU" while pulling me into her.

"My Angel always gets what she wants" I whispered in her ear

She pushed me onto the bed straddling my waist and placing feverish kisses all over my face.

"I should buy you paintings more often Love" I said pulling her onto my chest

"BELLE!" I groaned as she jumped in between us licking our faces frantically. Caroline had her hands over her face to block the attack as she giggled hysterically.

She peeked out from between her fingers and giggled out "This is the perfect ending"

I leaned down taking her hands and placing them on my chest as I caressed her face with my fingertips. "No, this is the perfect beginning Love"