Chapter 7

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,,You live here?''

,,Yeah, I do.''

The house was beautiful.

Even so tired and scared and everything I was impressed. It was big and had beautiful surroundings.

On the north side I could see a small forest. Dimitri inserted some code so we can enter through big gate. Driveway was gravel and on each side of it there flowers in different colours. There were small lamps turned on in front of the house but I still couldn't see a lot in the dark. Some building next to the house looked like a garage.

We made it to the front door and Dimitri looked for his keys. He found them and unlocked the door. We entered.

This was even more beautiful. The big staircase, glass tables with vases on them full of flowers, hanging lamps, everything…

,,Is everything okay?'' he asked me concerned.

,,Yeah, it's just…Wow. You have a beautiful house. I should've known he was rich. I mean, with that kind od car I saw he was driving…Wow.

,,Thanks, it's too big actually. It's quiet all the time when I'm alone with servants.'' he said indifferent.

,,You live here alone? Don't you have a family?'' I remembered he had a sister Victoria.

,,Yeah, I do but they have a house on the other side of the town.'' he explained. ,,I'm independent for a while now.''

,,Are the here…like now?'' I asked.

,,Only my mother and my younger sister. They came here yesterday so they can spend the weekend here, with me.''

,,Look, Dimitri, I don't want to disturb you and your family. You should spend time with them, I can call a Taxi or something and go home…''

,,Rose, you're not going anywhere alone. Don't worry, they'll like you. You already know Victoria. I think she's asleep but my mother should be awake.'' he said. ,,Make yourself comfortable.'' Yeah like I can be comfortable anywhere near you. Hey, where did that thought came from?

I took off his duster and put him aside on one of the tables.

,,Dimitri, is that you?'' I heard a female voice saying. Down the staircase was walking a woman still in day clothes no matter late time. She had same brown hair and same chocolate brown eyes as Dimitri. This must be his mother, I thought.

,,Hey mum.'' he hugged her and then she looked at me. ,,Oh, I didn't know we had a guest.''

,,Yes, mum, this is Rosemarie Hathaway se is…''

,,Yes, I know who she is.'' she cut him off. ,,So you are the famous Rose?'' she looked at her son who shot her a warningly look. I ignored that.

,,Yes, I am.'' I smiled at her. I was planning to say something like: ,,Please, it's just Rose.'', but I was surprised she already called me that.

,,I'm Olena Belikov. I'm Dimitri's mother. It's nice to meet you, dear.'' she smiled at me kindly. I already liked her.

,,It's nice to meet you too, Mrs. Belikov.'' I said politely.

,,Oh please, call me Olena.''

,,Okay, Olena.''

,,Are you going to stay with us tonight?'' she asked.

,,Yes, she is.'' Dimitri said before I could even open my mouth. I was actually surprised Olena didn't ask why was I here or something. Did Dimitri always bring girls home like this? Besides, I'm sure Dimitri will tell her everything that happened.

,,Can you find her some clothes to sleep in and show her one of the guest rooms?''

,,No problem.'' she smiled again. ,,Come with me.'' Dimitri dissapeared through some doors on the right and Olena led me on the first floor. We passed first doors and she led me in through the second one.

It was beautiful. It had a king size bed and two doors. One led to the balcony and the other to the bathroom.

,,You can take a shower and I'll go and find you something to sleep in.'' she said.

,,Yes, thank you a lot, Olena.''

,,No need to thank me, dear. Are you hungry? I can make you something to eat if you want to.'' she suggested.

,,Oh no thanks. I'm not hungry.''

,,Okay, then. I'll leave you alone and go find some clothes. You have some clean towels in the bathroom. Ifyou need anything else, please, feel free to ask me.'' she exited the room.

I went to the bathroom, stripped my clothes off and took a long, calming shower. The only problem is that usually hot and calming water didn't bring me a lot of peace. I was still thinking about everything that happened. Now when Olena or Dimitri weren't here there was nothing to avert my thoughts. Obviously no sleep for me tonight.

I wrapped a towel around my body and walked in the bedroom again. I found dome piece of clothing on the bed. I realized it was a black nightdress made of… nothing else than silk. I think this is the most sexiest thing in the house that she could've brought to me. I put my underware and that on and sat on the bed. It was very comfortable.

I didn't know what to do. I just stared at the white, empty wall.

Someone knocked. ,,Come in.'' I said not changing my position on the bed.

I realized it was Olena that came in. She put a glass of water on my nightstand. She crouched in front of me so that our eyes were in the same level.

,,Rose, are you okay? she asked, her eyes filled with concern.

,,He told you, didn't he?'' she didn't say anything. ,,Yes, I thought so.''

,,Rose, don't worry. You couldn't do anything. Actually, it's because of what you did that my son is alie now. And I'm very thankful for that.''

I'm glad he's alive it's just that…I feel so horrible. I don't know what they want from me. I'm afraid they'll come for me again…'' I started rambling scared.

She then did something I didn't expect her to do: she hugged me. I hugged her back.

,,Shhh, don't worry, Rose.'' She started calming me down like Dimitri did earlier. She suceed after a while.

She said goodnight to me and went to bed. I was planning to do that too when someone knocked again. I went to the door and opened them slightly. It was Dimitri.

,,Hey.'' he said. When he saw what I was wearing his eyes grew wider. If he was any other guy I would say he was checking me out.

The fabric didn't cover my legs and it had decollete. My body was really curveous and I know what boys thought about me. At least, what they used to think about me.

,,Hey. Come in.'' I said trying to avoid his gaze.

I failed.

He entered and closed the doors behind him. He looked around the room. ,,Are you comfortable here Rose?'' he asked.

,,Yeah, it's great.''

,,Do you need anything else? Are you hungry ar something?''

,,No, don't worry.'' I assured him. The food is the last thing on my mind.

,,Okay, I'll leave you then.'' He started walking but stopped. ,,Rose?''

,,Yes?''

,,I'm sorry for everything that happened tonight. I should've… I don't know. I should've done something!''he said frustrated.

,,Dimitri, it' not your fault. You couldn't do anything.'' I smiled at him.

He wanted to go but I stopped him.

,,Dimitri?'' I asked.

,,Yes?''

,,Thank you for everything you've done for me. It means a lot to me.''

Without thinking what I'm doing I went to him and hugged him. He was a little stiff but eventually he put his hands on my back and hugged me back. I reclined my face on his chest and hugged him tighter. I could feel his firm muscles. He wasn't bulky but had beautiful firm body. I could smell his aftershave. I enjoyed hugging him. I enjoyed a lot. It felt right to me.

After what felt like years we sepparated.

,,Ah…I'll go now.'' he seemed uncomfortable.

,,Goodnight, Roza.''

,,Goodnight, Dimitri.''

I realized he started calling me Roza. I liked him saying my name in Russian. How that R rolled off his tongue…it was so…sexy.

Oh my God, I need to stop thinking like that! Seriously, he has a girlfriend and probably isn't interested in me.

Why am I even thinking about that? I should be broken from what happened today but thinking about him made all my thoughts…dissapear.

Stop it!

…

Rose…Rose…

I felt someone calling me. But I'm asleep…?

Is this real?, I thought.

,,Of course it's real, Rose…'' that voice again. Like I've heard it before…

I was walking through fog. I couldn't see a thing. I was scared.

Suddenly something flashed before my eyes. Something on the ground in front of me…it was shining.

It was…a knife…peeking from someone…it was him…the man with the knife. He was lying there on the floor.

He opened his eyes.

,,Rose…Look what you've done…'' I saw his mouth moving but I couldn't believe…he's dead…

,,But-t-t…you're dead…'' I was scared.

,,Yes-s-s…I'm dead because you killed me. They will come for you…''he whispered. ,,'cause you're a murderer…nothing but a murderer…'' he laughed evily.

,,Nothing but a murderer…nothing but a murderer…nothing but a murderer…'' someone started repeating.

I turned around and…

…screamed.

,,You've dissapointed me, Rosemarie'' my mother said…,,you've dissapointed me a lot…'' she was standing right there in front of me.

I started screaming even more.

No she can't be here…

,,Rose, Rose!''

She can't…

,,Rose.'' Someone is calling me, I realized.

I opened my eyes. I met a pair of chocolate eyes looking at me, filled with concern and scare. Something I never thought I would see in Dimitri's eyes. I realized I was screaming all the time. I stopped.

Instead I started crying. I was sobing like never before. I rarely cried, almost never but now I couldn't help it.

Dimitri was hugging me once more and murmuring things to me in Russian. I didn't understand a word but it helped me more than anything.

,,Rose, what happened?'' he asked me moving some hair away from my face.

,,I saw it all again…everythign that happened…and my mother was there…'' tears started to spill again.

,,Your mother?''

,,She told I dissapointed her…a lot. She's right probably…''

,,Rose look at me. Look at me.'' his voice was commanding and gentle at the same time. ,,Stop blaming yourself. You didn't dissapoint your mother. That was just a nightmare. I'm sure she loves you a lot.''

,,You mean, she loved me?'' I asked.

,,Yeah, that's what I thought.'' he said nervously.

I calmed down, finally. ,,Dimitri, I'm sorry you had to see this I…''

,,Don't worry.'' he cut me off. ,,You can always come to me if you need to. I want to help you.''

,,Why?'' I said before I could stop myself. ,,I mean, wha do you want to help me. I'm nothing to you.'' I think I saw a flash of hurt on his face but it dissapeared almost immediately.

,,I just want to help. I leave you to sleep now.'' He stood fast and wanted to walk away.

,,Dimitri, can you please stay with me tonight?''

He stopped walking and looked at me. ,,I don't want to be alone. I'm…scared.'' I admitted. I tapped the spot beside me.

,,I'm not sure…'' he trailed off.

,,Please.''

My voice was probably desperate 'cause he finally give in and came to bed. He lied beside me. I snuggled closer to him and put my head on his naked chest. I realized he was only in his Pj's. His chest were hard but I didn't mind. I was comfortable and most important…I felt safe. He put his hands around me. I closed my eyes.

,,Goodnight, Dimitri.''

,,Goodnight, Roza.''

I fell in to comfortable sleep without any nightmares. Finally.

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