Dimitri pov
Its been 24 hours since i arrived at court, 24 hours since my life changed. When Tasha had first told me of our little holiday, and before we had arrived at court, I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined running into my Roza, and then learning that I have a son! It was made even better that I was here to witness his birth... I suppose for most it would have been a hard thing to believe, its supposed to be impossible for normal dhampirs to reproduce together,I knew that, but one thing I knew about my Roza was that she was anything but normal, and I could still read her the same way I could 9 months ago. The truth of what she spoke radiated off her, I knew without a doubt that she wouldnt lie to me about something so important, though I couldnt understand why I was only just finding out about this now...
It had still become one of the best days of my life, the day I gained a son. Second only barely to the day Roza and I became one in the cabin.
Alexavier Mitya Mason Belikov.
He was the most gorgeously, handsome little boy. His constant searching, caramel brown eyes and soft light brown hair, and he had one hell of an appetite, but he was turning out to be such a calm, quiet little boy. He woud hardly fuss at all, he was amazing, I could hardly take my eyes off him but If I wasnt watching him then I was watching my Roza.
I have no idea how I stayed away from her for as long as I did, everyday that I was away she was constantly on my mind. Her eyes, her hair, her smile, even her smell... Everything was so ingrained in my mind that I was surprised that I really functioned all that well. But as I sat in that hostpital room and watched My love sleep, with little Alex nestled in against her arm, I knew for a fact that I couldnt leave again, I couldnt leave my new little family.
As I sat mesmerised by these two beings, I felt my phone vibrate in the pocket of my duster. I flicked it out without looking at the caller idea, "Belikov" i answered, trying to keep my voice low so as not to wake them.
"Dimka? Where are you?" asked Tasha, she sounded like she was panting, as if she had been running or doing something strenuous.
"Im still at the hostpital... Tasha are you ok? What are you doing?" I asked, raising one eyebrow even though I knew she couldnt see.
There was silence on the other end for a moment until she finally replied, the tone of her voice raised a little, "Hospital? you're still with 'them'?"
The way she said 'them' annoyed me a little, she knew about my feelings for Roza, I had told her everything the day I agreed to be her guardian, I had to make sure she knew that I wasnt interested in any of the "Propositions" she gave me. I didnt want a family with anyone if I couldnt have it with my Roza, but that sure didnt stop Tasha from trying. She was constantly flirting with me and trying to seduce me subtly, but it never worked, no one could ever compare to Roza.
"Yes I am" I spoke evenly. "Actually Tasha, theres something I need to speak to you about, could you meet me somewhere in say... half an hour?" I asked, I figured I needed to fill her in on my plans sooner rather than later, and better she hears it from me than from someone else.
"Sure...at The little cafe just down from Christian and Lissas place?" She replied. I agreed and clicked my phone shut, letting out a little breath as I did, this was a conversation I really wasnt looking forward to. I knew Tashas reaction wouldnt be a very good one, but I was hoping if we were in public she wouldnt get too out of hand.
"Everything ok Comrade?"
I looked up at the sound of her beautiful voice, she was watching me with shy,wary eyes. I just nodded slightly and moved over to the seat beside her bed. She smiled warmly at me as I picked up her soft, small hand in mine and traced light patterns on the back of it.
"Everythings perfect." I smiled back at her, but I couldnt help the need to apologise again, "Im so sorry for leaving you Roza, I have no idea how you must have felt finding out you were pregnant after I left like that... I should have stayed... I was a coward..." I sighed, I knew that my apology wasnt good enough, I should never have left her like that after I promised that night in the cabin that we could work everything out and that I would never leave her.
Her eyes grew sad as she listened to me, she pursed her lips and looked down. "Dimitri... I knew... I knew I was pregnant before you left... I was trying to find the perfect way to tell you... but then you explained that you were leaving... thats why I felt selfish. I could have told you right then and there, I knew you would have stayed because of him...but I didnt want that...I wanted you to stay for me... but you were so convinced that it was best for you to leave that I couldnt... I just couldnt tell you." She finished, her voice wavering slightly as she fought her emotions back.
She knew? I thought back to that day that I left... her sitting on the roof singing her heart out and then when she stood up with one hand clutching the guitar and the other sitting on her stomach... it all clicked then, the words that I had heard but didnt understand, that was her whispering to me about our child. I felt like an idiot, I should have stayed, I should never have run away like I did.
She was looking at me, her eyes were slightly watery though I could tell she was fighting to not let the tears escape, I realised she was waiting for my reply, she looked like she thought I would be mad?
I shook my head, a small sad smile on my lips. "Looks like we both messed up... but im back now, and im not going anywhere, I will stay as long as you want me and as long as he needs me." I spoke putting in as much certainty as I could. Her answering smile was incredible, it lit up the small white room like a ray of sunshine. I kissed the back of her hand that I was holding "I have to go for a little while, I have some things that need taking care of, but I will be back before you know it." I said as I stood up.
Bending down slightly I gave Alex a soft kiss on the forehead, smoothing back his soft brown hair as I did, then reached over to give Roza one too but before my lips could meet her forehead, I felt her hand snake up and grip the back of my neck as she pulled my head down to meet her lips. It began as a sweet, gentle, loving kiss but from the tingle it seemed to send through both of us, it became heated and passionate before we knew it, like our emotions and longing over the last 9 months were suddenly pulled foreward and being together was all we could think about. She tasted just as sweet as I remembered, I would never ever get sick of kissing my Roza. But I had to be the one to gain some self control because from the way she continued to kiss me and murmur against my lips I knew she wouldnt any time soon. I chuckled as I pulled away and leaned my forehead against hers, the pout she gave me was so childish and cute I almost couldnt bare it. "later my Roza, we can continue this... later." I laughed as I placed another kiss on her forehead and then turned and headed out of the hospital room giving them one last glance.
I took the chance to go and get changed out of the clothes I had been in for the last while. Then headed to the cafe where Tasha was already seated at a table with two coffees waiting. I sat down thanking her for the drink before jumping straight into the conversation I wanted to have with her.
"Tasha, I want to thank you for everything you've done for me in the last nine months. I dont know what I would have done if you hadnt taken me on as your guardian." I looked up at her from the coffee I was staring at in my hands. Her eyes were wide and her bottom lip was trembling slightly. Oh god, here come the water works I thought to myself.
"Youre... youre not going to be my guardian anymore?" she asked, her voice stuttering slightly.
I let out a small breathe before placing one hand on top of hers in a comforting gesture, "Im sorry Tasha, but I need to be here... with my family." I said quietly, hoping that she would understand.
"I've known you since we were children Dimka! You are like family to ME. Other than Chrsitian you are all I have" she replied looking down at our hands.
"I know, you've been like a sister to me Tasha, and I will always be there for you as a brother... but I have a son now, I cant just leave him, and I cant leave Roza... You know how I feel about her, none of it has changed since Ive been gone. I want to be with her, and she still wants to be with me."
She looked away, out the window of the cafe. She was lost in thought for a while, I couldnt read any of the emotions running through her face until she finally turned back, letting out a breathe and putting on a small sad smile. "Im happy for you Dimka, truely I am... it just hurts that you wont be around anymore... im going to miss you" She said sadly.
"hey... you could always move here, get into politics like you've always wanted. Otherwise you'll just have to visit more often." I smiled at her, it was true she has always been there for me, even as little kids and now she must feel like im abandoning her again like she thought I did when I was stationed at St Vlads. Atleast it seems like she is accepting my decision, shes not throwing a fit or storming out on me.
"You're right... well... thanks for talking to me about it Dimka, for letting me know yourself instead of hearing it elsewhere." she said before she downed the last of her coffee and got up to leave. "I'll see you later Dimka." She said as she walked out the door of the coffee shop leaving me a little stunned at her sudden departure.
She took it better than I thought she would, she didnt fight me on it or try to argue with my decision like she usually would when she disagreed with something...
I was barely about to stand up when Eddie Castile, from st Vlads, all but ran into the cafe. He looked around wildly before spotting Guardian Hanz, who was sitting in the corner.
"Sir, Strigoi have been spotted not far from the wards. We believe they may be planning an attack." He spoke quietly to Hanz, but I was able to pick it up easily with my dhampir hearing. I bolted out of my chair and all but ran over to them.
"What do you mean? How many? How far?" I asked him urgently, if there was a chance they were going to attack we all needed to be ready.
Eddie turned to me shocked that I had interupted like I had, but he quickly shook himself and answered, "They were seen by the guardians patroling the wards, we arent sure how-" he was abruptly cut off by the sound of the alarm sirens blaring.
The wards had gone down
Dum dum duuuuum :o
OH NO! whats going to happen now!?
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