Chapter 4 reasons

Rose POV

One week later…

It had been a week since my little break down. I hadn't much opportunity to be depressed. I had my work and didn't want to call in sick. My students did notice I wasn't fully okay. Their so sweet. They secretly made drawings to make me feel better. Of course I didn't share too much.

This week in an afternoon when I arrived at home and got my mail, I saw a letter adressed to me. Wondering what it was I opened it. I noticed the handwriting. Vika. I hadn't thought about her in a very long time. I realized I missed her. I read the letter and was very confused. Meeting me? Dimitri broke down? After all this time? I told Lissa about it. We discussed whether I should meet Vika. I couldn't keep my reason hidden any longer. They had the right to know why I left.

I contacted Vika. She left her address and phone number in the letter. I called two days after I got it. When I talked to Vika she didn't sound angry at all. I was glad.

I was holding the phone nervous in my hand. Should I call her? I owed her one. She was like a little sister to me and I loved her too. I dialled the number before I could rethink it. I waited not even a second and I heard a voice. It was Vika.

'Hello? Who is this?' she asked. I took a deep breath. I wasn't backing out of this. I cleared my throat and spoke.

'Uhm.. Hi. It's me' I said trying to sound confident but I wasn't.

'Rose? You called!' Victoria said. Wow. Didn't expect her enthusiasm at all. I always thought she would want to scold me or something. I was sitting on my couch and moved a little uncomfortable. Guilt was washing over me again.

'Yes. I got your letter' I said whispering.

'Yeah, I know you did otherwise you wouldn't be calling me right now.'

'So.. You want to see me again? Don't you hate me? After what I did?' I asked unsure.

'Yes. No and no. I could never hate you, Rose. You're a person to and I know you must have had good reason' she said to me. I almost didn't believe her. How couldn't she be mad?

'Uhm.. When do you want to meet?'

'What about Saturday? In the H ill? Around one o'clock?'

'Sure. I'll see you there. If you don't mind I am hanging up' I said.

'No of course not. You probably have things to do.'

When we cut off our conversation I felt confused. Victoria seemed genuine about this. She really wanted to my side of the story. Did Dimitri know this? I sighed and stood up from the couch. I needed to talk to Lissa. Again.

I arrived early at the Hill. I looked around and saw Victoria sitting at the table. She looked the same as four years ago. I walked over to her table and she looked up. Her eyes widened and shove her chair away. She hugged me tightly and squalled. I chuckled about her reaction and hugged her back. We pulled back and both sat down.

'Rose, you look amazing!' she said.

'Thanks. You too. You haven't changed one bit' I said smiling 'How are you? I am dying to know what happened in your life.'

'I am perfect. I graduated this year from college. I am going to be a doctor. And how are you?'

'I am okay. I work as a teacher' I said to her. She nodded. Her face became serious.

'I would like to catch up with you but this had to be about why you left.'

'I know but it's hard..' I tried to explain. She nodded again. I knew I had her full attention. She needed and had the right to know. 'Well.. The reason I left..'

'Yes. You can tell me' she trying to comfort me. I told her why I left and what happened all this time that happened since I left Dimitri. Her face was full of worry. She had tears in her eyes.

'Rose.. If I would have known.. I would have been there for you' she stated.

'I know. Dimitri too. But I just couldn't..' I said. This was hard. I was more than just emotional. I wanted to cry again. 'I just wanted the best for him. He deserves that. And I can tell you I made the biggest mistake in my life.'

'It's okay, Rose. I get it. I won't tell him. You need to do that' she said. I knew she was right. He had to know. He had to know that why I left wasn't about him. I nodded.

'I want to tell him.'

'But there is one thing..' she said.

'What is it?'

'He met someone. Her name is Tasha Ozera. They met about two years ago.' My heart broke when she told me that. He had a new girlfriend. Why wouldn't he? He is the perfect guy. But why would he break down? And Tasha Ozera? I knew that name.

'Oh.. Okay. But why was he having a hard time after he saw me like you said in the letter?' I asked.

'That is what I am questioning myself about. It would be logic if he still cares about you.'

'I broke him, Vika. I don't think so. And the name Ozera? It sounds familiar.' Then realization struck me. Christian Ozera. He had a niece named Tasha. Was this just some weird coincidence? 'Yes. I know her name. She is a niece from a friend.'

'You're serious about that?' she asked. I nodded again. 'Rose. They are also moving in together soon.'

It was like someone slapped me with a hammer. My heart stopped and I had trouble breathing. I regain myself quick and looked away.

'I need to go. Sorry this is too much. I will call you tomorrow to talk about the situation. I am sorry, Vika. I'll talk to you soon' I said fast. I got up and walked with a fast pace to my car and got in. When I was home I walked to my room and started breaking things around me. When did my life get so messy?

Dimitri POV

I was waiting at my home before I finally could go to Vika. It has been a week since we talked and that was long. After I saw Rose Vika kept distance. I didn't know why and it made me feel insecure. Tasha was with me today. We both sat on the couch and were watching TV. She had no idea I saw Rose again. It would only upset her and I didn't want that. She was too good and didn't deserve the stress. I tucked her hair behind her ear and she looked up at me. I kissed her cheek and she smiled. She had blue eyes and black hair. Tasha was beautiful. But not as beautiful as Rose.

'Stop thinking that kind of things' I murmured to myself. I saw it was time to go and I freed myself from Tasha. She looked at me confused.

'I have to go to Vika' I said.

'O, yeah. Forgot about that. Do I see you tonight?' she asked.

'Of course. You can wait for me here.' I walked over to her and kissed her on the lips for. I put on my coat. I still had. It was a gift from Rose. I was attached to it and couldn't throw it away. It was a leather duster and I loved it. Tasha walked over to me and hugged me one last time.

'I love you' she whispered into my ear. I nodded. I couldn't say it back. Not now. I felt terrible about it.

When I arrived at Vikas house she opened the door immediately when she saw me. The look on her face was deadly serious. She wanted to talk about something.

'Hi. It's important. Can we sit please?' she asked.

'You're scaring me a little..' I said.

'Well. You are not going to like it. At all..'

'Please, tell me.'

'I spoke to Rose today' she said.

'You did what?!' I jumped from the couch. Why would she do that? Was she crazy? 'Are you out of your mind?'

'No. She told me why she left' Vika said with a sad tone.

'Is it that bad? What is it?'

'She need to tell it herself.. It is or was bad, Dimka.'

'Okay..' So Rose did have a reason? And it was bad? What could have happened? Why couldn't she have told me four years ago instead of leaving me? Victoria gave me a piece of paper with a number on it.

'It is from Rose. Please call her and meet up. She wanted to explain it to you. You both need the closure.' I nodded. Vika left and went to her room. I grabbed my phone. I was scared to hear her voice. I took a deep breath and I dialled the number hoping she wouldn't hang up on me.

A/N: Thank you so much for the support! It means so much to me. So.. next chapter you will find out why she left. I actually gave a clue in one of the chapters. What do you think it is? And Tasha is the niece in this story instead of the aunt. Sorry if there are any mistakes. I didn't get time to look it through. Thanks for reading!