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Bonnie grabbed the bouquet of flowers and took a deep breath as she exited the car.
It was the one year anniversary of other Bonnie’s car accident. She wanted to do something to mark the occasion, since (in her mind at least) that was when this worlds Bonnie ceased to exist. Kai and Grams had offered to come with her, but she felt that this was something she needed to do by herself.
She placed the flowers against the tree that still showed signs of damage. The day was bright and sunny, nothing like the rainy and moonless night that the accident happened.
“Hi. I don’t know if you can hear me, or if you’ve already moved on and found your peace, but I just want you to know that I’m making the most of your….my….our life. I got us a new job, which is awesome, I love it so much. I’ve completely severed us from Damon and Elena. I know it may not have been what you wanted but trust me, they were no good for us, at least how they are now. Maybe someday down the road when they grow up a bit, but for right now, I’m good.”
Bonnie paused to shift into a more comfortable position, she’d have to remember to bring a blanket or something to sit on next year.
“I’ve been hanging out with Dad more, he’s making an actual effort to stay in the area more. I think he really feels guilty about being away so often, or it could be because he and Mr. Parker are becoming best buddies.” She chuckles softly to herself. “Yeah, it’s weird, I know. I don’t fight it, I just ease on out the room when they start acting up.
Speaking of dad, I convinced Grams to open up the lines of communication with the rest of the family, well what’s left of it, and we got in touch with Lucy! She lives down in New Orleans, and sounds like she was glad to hear from us. We’re trying to figure out a time for all of us to meet up. I’m also working with Grams on trying to find mom. I have to know one way or the other what’s happened to her in this world. Who knows? Maybe we can actually have some semblance of a relationship in this world.
Caroline is engaged, I’m sure you probably heard the squeal all the way up in Heaven, and yes, she’s already getting on everyone’s nerves. Sheriff Forbes threatened to show up in her uniform if Caroline doesn’t tone down the crazy. I’m pretty sure Rebekah and Matt will be next, I’ve caught her going through Caroline’s wedding book one too many times.”
She looks down at her fingers, “I’ve even fallen in love. And it’s been nothing like I’ve ever experienced before. Kai is…..” Bonnie trails off as she searches for the right words. “He’s someone that I never knew I needed in my life, but I am so glad he’s in it. I know for you, Damon was it, but I gotta tell ya, I really think I ended up with the better choice.” She’s aware that she’s boasting at this point. “Because he loves me, he really loves me. I told him who I really was and not only did he believe me, but he still wanted to be with me. You know we haven’t had the best track record of people staying when they said they would.”
Bonnie’s phone buzzes and she sees Kai’s name flash across the screen.
“Okay, that’s enough for now. I just wanted to let you know that you haven’t been forgotten. I hope that wherever you are, you’re finally happy. You deserve to be happy.”
As she rises from her position, she feels a breeze blow by, rustling the leaves on the ground and making the ends of her hair dance. She’s going to take that as confirmation that she was heard, and her other self is finally at peace.