Rose's POV
See the problem with secrets is that they always have a way of coming out into the light. No matter how hard you try to hide it, you always manage to slip up. And most of the time this slip up is usually small. Most of the time no would even notice it. The problem was that Dimitri and I had set ourselves up for failure.
I had not been able to talk to him since I decided we needed to talk it had been over a week. His boss had sent him on a week long convention. He wanted his best lawyer well educated and on the top of his game. I was a little upset because by now it had been three weeks since I had seen him, also that was three weeks without sex. Although my body was dying to get some action, I was dying even more because I could not see him.
I was still trying to sort out my emotions for him. I had been able to confess to myself that what I felt for him was love. It was another thing to confess my feeling to him. How would I begin to tell him that I had fallen in love with him. I knew he was feeling a connection to me, but what if it was just an attachment. What if he just wanted me around for connivence. I shudder at the thought of him rejecting my love for him. It would hurt too much, it would make me too vulnerable.
But at the moment that was the least of my worries. No at the moment I was trying to disperse a rumor that had some if not all truth behind it. I had walked into the agency this morning to the soft whispers of my co-workers. They would quiet down when I would get close to them, but then look at my with eyes full of pity. So you can imagine how much I started freaking out.
The only thing I could think about was that someone had spilled my secret. I knew exactly who it could be too. Adrian, had taken me home and seen that side of me. He like Dimitri was all seeing and all knowing. I cringed inwardly knowing I had messed everything up for myself. I feared what was going to happened to me. And it was why I had locked myself away in my office.
My father had walked in hours later, a grim look on his face. My breathing had sped up as he took me in, a small sad smile gracing his lips. This was going to be it. My father knew who I was, and he was going to have to fire me, and worse disown me.
"Kiz can we talk." His eyes never left mine so I had simply nodded at him.
"I know he is your friend, but all of this coming out about him, maybe it be best you keep away from him." I was certain confusion filled my every feature. I had no idea who he was talking about, I was so certain he was about to talk to me about my problem.
"Wait, what? Who are you talking about?" My father's eyes widened as he noticed that I had no idea what he was talking about.
"Rosemarie. It is Dimitri. There have been a few things going around about him. A few I suppose you can call accusations." I again looked at him in confusion.
There was no way this could happen. He did not deserve it. I knew with all my black heart that Dimitri had changed. He deserved a chance. And it was about to be ruined in a matter of seconds. It appeared some of Dimitri's past had caught up to him.
"Baba, rumors go around. I mean I know Alto was a douche bag but he did not rape Meredith. There is no way there is something wrong with Dimitri." I knew many would hate the fact that he was a sex addict. It would look bad on him and anyone he worked with. But as of right now they were rumors, right only rumors.
"It has come out that he has a bit of a problem kiz. And there is evidence. The man sleeps around with a lot of woman. Uses them." He took a deep breath as I held mine, for what was next to come. "It seems Dimitri is what they call a sex addict."
My whole world came to a stand still. No, no, no this was not happening not now. I knew how much this would harm his career. I knew how much this could hurt everything about him. So many people respected him. Looked up to him. And it had been nearly three months since he had done anything he use to. Who would tell on him? Who after all this time thought they could do this.
I had spent the rest of the day in a daze. I had defended him when and if I could, but no one listened. So instead I threw myself into trying to find who would do this to him. I needed to know why someone would try to hurt him. But most of all I had to find a way to make this all go away. How could I save him and his career?
Not only that with the up coming trial on Jesse, would anything be ruined. Would Dimitri being who he is make Jesse's case weaker. I knew Adrian had been working on the case, but Dimitri had been the one to shoot Jesse. My breathing was rapid and I knew something would have to be done and soon, I just did not know what to do.
Dimitri's POV
I had spent the last week thinking about what I was going to do when I got back home. I had to start a plan in order to get my Roza back. I knew it was not going to be easy with how stubborn she was, but I had to do something. Adrian's words still rang in my head. I had to believe she did nothing with him. I had to believe that she might just feel something for me too.
It was now Friday and I had two more days to go before I could head back. My first move was going to go see her. I needed to confront her face to face. It was not going to be easy but she was going to have to see me. I just had too much time on my hands. I had taken to just staying in my hotel room after the convention was over for the day, and now I was driving myself crazy.
In the midnight hour she cried- more more more
With a rebel yell she cried- more more more
In the midnight hour babe- more more more
With a rebel yell- more more more more more more
My cell phone ringing startled me. What startled me even more was the fact that it was Rose's ringtone. She had set it when we had sat in the car waiting for Jesse to show up. Making fun of my like of eighties music and country. I looked at her name flashing on the screen and answered before I could even think about it.
"Roza?" My voice came out like a whisper and I cold barely breath.
"Hey Dimitri can you talk." She sounded tense, and if I was not mistaken sad.
"Yes of course. We can talk anytime." I knew I sounded desperate, but hey I was. She inhaled deeply and continued.
"I have something to tell you and you're not going to be happy." My throat dried up a bit as I knew what she was going to tell me. I was certain it was going to be about Adrian.
"Whatever you have to say will not make me upset with you." She let out another deep breath, and I could hear her breathing hard afterwards, almost like she was scared.
"There's a rumor going around. Well, its not really a rumor, it's kind of the truth. But I don't know how it came out. And well it involves you." I stood up quickly, so many things running through my mind.
"Just tell me Rose." I did not want to be rude but she had to just spit it out now. I was now having a hard time breathing, whatever it was it was not good. I pulled on my collar nearly tearing my tie off.
"Dimitri someone told about your little problem." I nearly dropped my phone. This could not be happening. I had been so good at keeping it a secret. This would mean I would lose my job. This would mean everyone I knew would find out. My whole entire life's work would be ruined.
"Dimitri are you still there?" Rose now sounded worried. Hell I was worried. What would I do if I got fired. And if I did no one would hire me again. This was a god damn scandal.
"I-I..." I did not know what to say. I was hoping I was just dreaming.
"Come home Dimitri. Please." Her voice was pleading.
"Rose, I- I can't." I still had two days to go. But then again if my boss found out, I was certain he would demand I return.
"Dimitri please come home. I need you." That was all it took.
It was weird to think that even though this was happening to me, that I knew she cared and was scared.. I knew she was worried about what was going to happen to me. Not only that if this came out about me, I knew she feared when it would come out about her. If anything we had developed a hell of a relationship as friends, and this was why she had called. Without knowing we had both become very protective of each other. And right now just like she needed me I needed her.
I took the first flight home. After calling my boss and him letting me know that it was probably for the best. I did not know what was going to be coming next, but I knew I had to get back to Rose. If there was anyone who could make me feel better it would be her. Not only that I had missed her so much. I knew there was a lot of bullshit to come, but with her by my side I knew I could make it. I just had to keep repeating that to myself because I was having a very hard time believing it.
Rose's POV
"Hey Mase can I ask for a favor." Mason had been busy in the kitchen trying to cook up what I had ordered. I had asked him to make Dimitri's favorite, hoping that maybe that would cheer him up.
"Anything for you Rose." He turned around and gave me a small smile.
I knew that things at his own house were rough. His wife Mia had been threatening to leave him, something I knew was hurting him inside. I also knew Mia hated that he worked for me. Mason had always had a thing for me, but I had never let it get too far, well actually I had never even given him the time of day.
"Go home to your wife. I know you're almost finished, but I want you to go home and talk things over with her." His blue eyes focused on me and his smile faltered some.
"Since when did you care." His words were harsh, but I did not hold it against him. I had not been the greatest person in the past.
"Do you want to save your marriage? Do you want to keep your family intact?" His eyes softened some and he nodded.
"Then after you finish go home. Talk to her, and make it work out." With that I turned around and went to my garage.
Dimitri would be landing soon and I had promised to pick him up. He had been adamant about not seeing anyone else. At work things with him had gone even more out of control. So many things roamed my mind though. I had no idea why I was doing this for him. I was still scared to death that he would ask for a relationship. I was not ready for that. But right now I could be his friend.
I waited in front of the gate that he was suppose to arrive at any minute now and was pacing. I had no idea what to say to him now. No idea how I could comfort him. I kept trying to tell myself that I was just nervous because of the last time I talked to him but I knew better. I was nervous because I did not want any of this happening to him. I wanted to help him. To save him from everything that was going to happen.
"Roza." He whispered my name close to my ear and I jumped at how close he had gotten without me noticing.
I was about to chastise him until I met his eyes. I could tell he had not slept since I informed him about what happened. His smile was as fake as could be, and if I was not mistaken he was shaking. I lost all my composure as I reached around him and brought him into a hug. He may be the manliest man I knew, but I also knew he needed this.
"Come on, lets go home." As I said the words, I was caught off guard by how much I wanted him to think my home was his too.
Dimitri's POV
Ever since the call from Rose my whole life had become a downward spiral. I had received more calls than I knew what to do with. Question after question was shot out at me, and in more than one occasion I was told I would probably be fired. I had been keyed up and willing to put up a fight, until the cell rang and my mothers name flashed on the screen.
She tried to comfort me, but at the same time could not help but chastise me. I knew everything she was telling me was right, but I just did not want to admit to her that the rumors were true. I denied everything assuring her that I would soon have it all figured out and fixed. Lying to her hurt. But I was not going to admit to the world I had a problem. I still had a hard time even calling it that. I liked sex, there was nothing wrong with it.
I had never hurt a woman, or given her any misleading promises. I told them I wanted sex and that was all. Every single one I had slept with had given me consent. I would even make sure they were not too intoxicated. I was an ass but I never wanted to push myself onto anyone. My mind was reeling as I noticed that when Rose had said home she had meant her place.
I shifted slightly in the passenger seat but still followed her out of the car when she got out. I kept a few feet between us as she led me inside. By the looks of it, none of her staff was here. I was a little confused by this. They were always bustling around cleaning, or doing something for Rose.
"I gave them all a few days off. I figured it would be for the best." She gave me a small smile as always knowing what was on my mind, and grabbed my hand leading me to the dinning room.
She asked me to wait and went into the kitchen. I could hear her moving around, but was too caught off guard by everything to get up and see what she was doing. It was awkward being here, after everything that had happened. It was even more awkward knowing she was only doing this because of what was happening. She was trying to be a friend, that thought alone had me feeling better. If she was trying to be my friend and comfort me, maybe all hope was not lost.
"I had Mason make your favorite." She placed a plate in front of me, a large piece of steak, some red potatoes and asparagus.
I looked up to thank her but was caught off guard by the look in her eyes. There was no hiding it, Rose was scared. Of what I was not exactly sure. Maybe I did know. I suppose we had not left on the best of terms a few weeks ago. Maybe she was just pitying me. Either way, I hated it.
We ate in an awkward silence, and when I was finished she came over to me again, grabbing my hand leading me up to her room. The walk was silent, and I could sense her being nervous. I was itching to know what she had in store for me. But at the same time I was afraid. She opened the bedroom door and before we could walk in she turned around, her brown eyes catching my own.
"I didn't sleep with him." Her brown eyes widened, it was as though she was shocked at her sudden words. "He... god he came over and I was ready, and somewhat willing, but..." Her nose scrunched up, and she let out a slow sigh, collecting herself.
"God Dimitri those damn flowers." It was all she said for a few minutes I stared at her shocked.
I wanted to laugh and hug her. I was happy she had not been with Adrian, I was happy he lied. I smiled a bit happy that at least the flowers had served some kind of purpose. But there was just so much on my mind. I was scared about the future, about what was going to happen to me. But for the moment I was happy I was here with Rose, and that she had not been with Adrian.
"I have something for you. Something that will make you feel better." A sly smirk came onto her face and suddenly all I could think about was her, and whatever she had for me.
She pulled me into the room and my eyes nearly fell out of their sockets. Rose had set up her room in a way that could only be described as something out of my deepest fantasies. Her bed was set up like the one back at my place. Cuffs and ropes on each post. Little toys lined her bed side table, little whips feathers, lubes, and lotions. She had gotten herself a bright pink sex chair, and in the corner of the room I spotted a leather sex swing.
I turned to her in surprise, but what surprised me the most was that she had taken off the flowing dress and was now wearing close to nothing. Her plump breast were barely covered by a thin black fabric, that I suppose was a bra. And her little core was just that, bare to me, little garters on her legs holding up some red thigh highs. My mouth dropped open as she stepped closer to me, this was daring even for her.
"Use me." I cocked my head to the side confused. "Use me to feel better Dimitri. I can help."
I tried to control myself. I really did. I mean sex was what was getting me in trouble in the first place, but how could I say no to her. How could I not take the comfort she was offering to me. I took the two step separating her from me and crashed my lips on to hers. There was no resistance. She kissed me back with as much fever as I was kissing her. I had missed this. I had missed her.
Ugh I know how rude! I just could not help myself... I am working on the next chapter and hopefully will have it up soon. But until then sit back and try to guess if I am actually writing a lemon or not!
Ok so what did you think? Not good that Dimitri is being exposed, eh? Who did it? And why? And will Rose be able to figure it all out before it is too late? Also, how long do you think Rose can keep up this friend act? What will Dimitri have to do to win her over?
Until next time lovers...
