This chapter takes place over about 4 days. I will tell you when it switches days so it doesn't get confusing. Enjoy :)
PLANS MADE, PLANS BROKEN, AND NEW ONES MADE
Saturday RPOV
I had a really good sleep last night, after I got off the phone with Dimitri. It was the first time in I don't know how long, my dreams didn't turn into nightmares. It was always the same nightmare. It was my living nightmare that landed me in the hospital almost eight months ago. Adrian coming towards me, dragging me back down the hallway, throwing me down his marble movie style staircase again and getting away it. Only because his "Queenly" Aunt was head of the law enforcement and ruled that I tripped down the stairs with a load of laundry. Adrian, only because he thought I was dead; had quickly ran and put clothes in a basket and tossed some all over the stairs; making it look like that is what had happened. My friends and I knew what happened through and a cop, not under Tatiana's thumb had issued me a restraining order against him. I was too scared of him to do anything else. The cop had convinced me to get the restraining order.
I decided to take a good book and go sit down by the lake on my parent's property. I just wanted to read and relax for the rest of the day and enjoy my new look on life. In the short time that I have known Dimitri, he has made me realized that I have a life worth living. Over the past week I noticed the small changes in me. I was smiling more, relaxing more often and I was starting to feel again.
The last change scared me. I was feeling something for Dimitri, but I was scared to let it show too much. I was scared to get hurt again. I could tell though, that he would never hurt me in the ways that Adrian did. I could see it in his eyes and the way he talked about his family. There was so much love and peace in his eyes.
I was deep in thought reading my book when I heard some rustling over in the trees. The noise brought me out of my trance, so I went over to investigate. While I was heading to the tree line I heard some branches creaking. As I neared the nosies, my phone started buzzing. Making me jump. I turned back heading for my phone, which I left by the lounge chair down by the lake. As I walked I looked out over the lake and noticed some storm clouds creeping in. "The animals sense the storm. They must be getting restless and that is what caused the noise." I thought to myself.
I opened my phone to see that I had received two text messages.
First one read : "Hey Rose, I just wanted to let you know that I will not be calling you today. I had a long long night with Christian and I plan on spending all day in bed.. *wink,wink*..Enjoy your time alone and relax, you deserve it.. See you when you get back.. Lissa..Ps..Love you :)" I laughed to myself and shook my head.
Continuing on into the house, I opened the second one it was from Dimitri. A small grin creeped onto my face.
It read: "Good day Roza. I didn't want to call you in case you were still sleeping. " I did my 'aww' face again. "I didn't want to disturb your beauty sleep. Not that you need it, because you are already beautiful. I will be working on a report with an old friend all weekend and might not have the chance to call you. If you need me, don't hesitate to call me. No matter what the time is.. Here is my address in case I don't talk to you before you get back. 644 Long Shore Road, Apt 3C, building two. It's on the third floor. Talk to you later..D :)"
I went inside before the storm came.
DPOV
It was Saturday morning and I woke by the ringing of my phone. I quickly answered with a smile thinking it was Roza. "Good morning Beautiful." I tried to sound chipper because I was just woken up and I couldn't be upset being woken up by Roza.
"Good morning Cupcake." It was my old friend from the force. The friend that I agreed to help with one last case. "Who are you calling beautiful? Is someone in lovveee?"He drugged out, trying to get me to spill.
Normally I wouldn't tell Mark about my love life, but Roza was different. I decided to tell Mark just a bit about Roza. "There is this girl..."
"Well I sure hope that it is a girl," Mark quickly added in.
"MARK!" I said in a warning tone.
He said in a surrendering voice,"Ok,ok."
I filled Mark in about Roza. I told him how we met, how we been flirting all week. I even told him about how I believe I was falling for her.
"I know Dimitri. I felt the same way when I met Okzana. When you see the one you are meant to spend the rest of your life with, your soul mate. It doesn't matter then length of time you have known them,you just know. "
I told Mark that I would be in to help him after I took a shower and that I would grab some food on the way into the station.
I stopped at "The Coffee Shop" to pick up Mark and I some coffee and sandwiches. While I was paying, Eddie came out of the back.
"Oh, hey Dimitri...Can I talk to you for a minute?" He said with a half smile on his face. Eddie motioned for me to follow him out back to his office. I grabbed my things and followed. He jestered me to sit a moment across from him at his desk. " I just wanted to thank you for the other day. I know it meant alot to Rose. She filled me in on who you are...I seen the way you look at her, I can tell that you care for her. I just want you...I want to warn you not to hurt her. She has been through so much and I don't want to see her hurt again. If you do hurt her, I will have to hire another big guy to hurt you, because we both know that you would win in a fight." He said with a genuine smile and a mock punch to my arm. "I love her like she was my sister."
I stood up and shook his hand, "I understand and you don't have to worry. I would never hurt Roza."
I gathered my things and went to help Mark.
As I got into my car, I stopped to send Roza a text message. I didn't want to call her in case she was asleep. We were both up half the night talking. I don't think she was used to it, but I was. I was use to working all night because I use to be a Homicide Detective. The case I was helping Mark with was the last case I would be working on. I had left the force a year ago because of this case, but I agreed to help Mark with it if it was going to trial.
I sent the following text to Roza : "Good day Roza. I didn't want to call you in case you were still sleeping. I didn't want to disturb your beauty sleep. Not that you need it. I will be working on a report with an old friend all weekend and might not have the chance to call you. If you need me, don't hesitate to call me. No matter what the time is.. Here is my address in case I don't talk to you before you get back. 644 Long Shore Road, Apt 3C, building two. It's on the third floor.
Talk to you later..D :)"
I closed my phone with a smile and headed for the station.
RPOV
Monday Afternoon Into The Night
Dimitri didn't call for the rest of the weekend. I knew he was busy helping his friend with a report for work. He had told me that he was once a Homicide Detective and he told me why he left.
I had gathered all my things and was waiting for my parents to arrive back. When the house phone rang. I quickly answered, "Mazur & Hathaway Residence."
"Hey Sweetheart, it's Dad.. I just want to let you know that your Mother and I are planning to spend an extra night in Vegas before heading home. We will only be home Wednesday night instead of tomorrow morning." Crap,that would mean I would have to cancel on Dimitri. "Will that be a problem? I know you probably don't want to spend your entire vacation house sitting."
"No Dad. It won't be a problem. I really don't mine. As your "second tester", I still have a few movies to go through. Besides, it is nice and peaceful here. It is like i'm in my own oasis." I added a little laugh, trying to keep my disappointment out of my voice.
"Ok Kid. See you sometime Wednesday. Love you to pieces..Bye"
"Love you too Dad. Tell Mom the same..Bye"
I slumped down in the chair. I was really looking forward to my date with Dimitri, now I would have to cancel. I will call him later to tell him I have to stay here the extra day.
**Ding, dong, ding, ding dong** Went the door bell. I picked myself up from the chair and slowly made my way to the door. I opened the door and to my surprise it was Lissa. My Mom had called her to give her the heads up that they were coming back late and asked her to check up on me.
We decided to have a girls day. We went shopping and to the movies. We also went to the spa and had a full massage, mani's and pedi's. She was spending the night with me.
I even...I even told her about Dimitri..
Tuesday
DPOV
It was early morning and I was heading out to get everything ready for tonight. I wanted everything to be perfect. I wanted to make sure that the food was nice and fresh. I was making spaghetti with homemade sauce and homemade black bread. When I was done picking up the items I needed, I headed up to the cash. Then I headed to my next stop, a flower shop. I wanted to pick up some flowers for Roza.
I walked into the shop and was greeted with a smile by the florist. "May I help you with something Sir?"
"I have a special first date tonight and I wanted to surprise her with some flowers." I replied.
"Ahh, ok then. Well, we just got in some beautiful long stem red roses. Just fresh in this morning. You cannot go wrong with roses." the Lady said leading over towards the rose section.
"No..She doesn't like roses..Or carnations." I said as she opened her mouth to reply. I thought for a moment thinking of what flowers Roza would like. I decided to ask if she had any of my favorite flowers in. "Do you have any daisies?"
"We sure do.. They are over this way.. Follow me." She said with a smile.
I followed behind her taking in all the different flowers and smells. She lead me over to a section to where a large variety of daisies were. I asked her if I could have a mixed bouquet and she efficiently gathered a beautiful bunch. She gave me a few instructions on how to care for them and then I was on my way.
I was on my way home when I got a phone call. I put on the speaker phone because I was still driving. "Hello?" I answered.
"Hi Dimitri, it's Rose." She had sadness in her voice. "What are you up to?"
I could sense something was wrong. "I'm just on my way back from the store. I picked up everything for tonight." I paused. "Are you ok Roza? Is everything alright?"
"I'm going to have to cancel for tonight. I really don't want to, but my parents have informed me that they are staying in Vegas another night and they will not be home until tomorrow night sometime. She blurted out in a semi rush.
We both paused.
In a split second I decided, "I could come there if you don't mind?" I waited for her response.
"Well, Lissa is here...Hold on a second.." she said with a little hesitation.
I waited patiently. I didn't want to jinx anything. Roza had covered the mouth piece of the phone. I could tell because I could hear bits and pieces of the muffled conversation between the two girls. All I could hear was, why not, go for it and don't be a chicken. I did a silent laugh.
"Hi Dimitri... It's Lissa... I'm actually just heading home. Her parents' address is..." I could hear Roza trying to get the phone back from her friend. "The address is 4268 Cape Breton Cove,. Over in Irishvale." Lissa quickly spit out before Roza took back control of the phone.
"Hi Dimitri..." She said. I could tell that she was a bit embarrassed and I sensed that her cheeks were flushed.
"I will only come if YOU want me too.." I wanted her to make the decision. I didn't want someone to make it for her.
"She does want you to come..She li...Ouch..What was that for?" I heard Lissa say in the back around. Rose must have hit Lissa. A deep laugh escaped my mouth. Making us all laugh.
"Dimitri, I would love if you came here. You should pack an overnight bag. I don't want you driving back so late at night. The drive is about two hours." She said with a smile in her voice. I pulled over so I could write down the address. I told Roza that I was going home to shower and pack a few thing and I would see her in a few hours.
I know that I said Adrian would be making an appearance in the next chapter, but i'm holding that off for another chapter. You will see why when you read it ;) I love to hear from you all, so please keep reading and reviewing.
