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CHAPTER EIGHT
I watched Rose as she cantered ahead of me with the beautiful Gypsy Vanner she'd chosen to ride for the time being. To be honest I expected her to go for a thoroughbred or quarter horse or something similar, but I suppose her choice made sense. Beautiful horse for a beautiful woman. Seriously Belikov? She is your bosses daughter, you can't think like that!
I shook my head and asked my horse to catch up to her. It didn't take long for she was cantering right beside the Gypsy Vanner. I signalled to Rose to slow down and we both slowed to a walk.
"I have something I want to show you." I told her before taking off at a trot towards the hilltop that looked out over not only the estate but the surrounding lands as well.
It took us about ten minutes to get to the place, and when we did, Rose's mouth fell open.
"Close your mouth Rose, it very unbecoming." She snapped it shut and turned to me.
"It's absolutely stunning."
"Yes, yes it is. I come up here when I need to think, or when I feel alone." Did I really just say that? I never say things like that!
"Seems very much like a place to come when you're battling any sort of problem." Rose mused, staring off at the scenery. I nodded in agreement and we fell silent for a few minutes, leaving each other to our own thoughts. It was Rose who eventually broke the comfortable silence.
"Thank you, for last night."
"I-" she interrupted me before I could ay anything.
"I know I have already said that, but I don't think I will ever be able to repay you. I think I will able to build I life for myself; a happy one. And last night… you stopped me from letting myself take the opportunity to do that. So I really can't thank you enough."
"Everyone needs someone Roza, very few can go through life completely alone. And I think that if I can help you then I will not hesitate to do so. And I truly mean that. Everyone deserves someone."
"You'd be that someone for me?" I wasn't sure where she was going with this, so I tried to answer carefully.
"Of course I would Roza, though I think you should let your family in as well. They will help you too if you let them, they are truly amazing people."
"Thank you, again. I don't know if I'll be able to tell my family any time soon, but I think I will try."
"I'm glad to hear that."
"We should head back, give these guys something to eat." She told me, rubbing her horse's neck.
We took our time on the ride back. Walking at a slow pace and taking nearly an hour to reach the stables again. after spending half an hour mucking out the horses stalls and feeding them, I sat down to polish a saddle, Rose leaning against a wall behind me.
"So, you don't have a girlfriends?" Was she just curious or was she asking because she was interested? Snap out of it Belikov! You cant go there!
"No, i don't, I never have. i have always had to work and never really wanted the responsibility of looking after someone, ore the added need to make them happy."
"So you don't want a girlfriend?" She sounded a bit taken aback and almost disappointed.
"It might be nice, but I couldn't handle the obligation at them moment; I already have too many women in my life." I heard her let out a small chuckle.
"Obligation? You mean obligation to look after your girlfriend? I don't know how it works here, but back in Australia things seem to be a bit different. Women look after their men; doing what they can to make their lives easier. All we ask for in return is a bit of understanding and someone who is there for us when we need a shoulder to cry on or someone to listen to us when we have pity parties. We even entertain you when you come home at night. A fair few people say that a real Australian woman is very good when it comes to nighttime entertainment." She stopped, her face scrunching into and expression that suggested she couldn't believe what she had just said. So I decided to push it, just a little bit. I turned around from the saddle I was polishing.
"Oh? And do they hold up that reputation?" I don't know what I was expecting, but I certainly did not expect her reaction.
"I have no idea, though I have always wanted to get up close and personal with another woman. But I was always to afraid to with my mother and all." She's gay!? Oh good lord I like a girl who isn't even interested in men.
I must have had a strange expression on my face because she laughed at me and put a hand on my shoulder.
"You aren't interested in men?" I stuttered out making her laugh even harder.
"Of course I am. Sheesh. Why else would I am let it slip that I didn't want you to put your shirt back on the other day? I was just messing with you."
Then she did something that surprised the hell out of me. She leaned down and kissed me full on the lips. As unexpected as it was, it was amazing. She pulled away and took a step back, looking at her boots. My mind spun as I looked for something to say. After about ten seconds though, I gave up.
"Screw it." I mumbled. I stood up quickly and kissed her back. She was surprised at first but soon snapped out of it and I felt her lips move against mine, sending shivers down my spine. Very, very good shivers. Her hands made their way up to grasp each other behind my neck as I slid mine around her waist.
Rose was the first to break the kiss. We stood there arms around each other as we caught our breath. After a few minutes I stepped back saying "I should go."
I turned and walked towards the stable exit, leaving behind the unfinished saddle and one of the most beautiful women I had ever met.
I couldn't go there, as much as i desperately wanted to. She was my boss's daughter. Speaking of, Mazur was going to kill me. He would probably fore me. Oh shit, shit, shit!
ROSE
I stood, staring after Dimitri as he headed towards the door. That was one hell of a first kiss I hand just experienced. But was I that bad? Bad enough to make him runaway form me?
I sighed and sat down to finish the saddle he's been polishing. I suppose I would have to talk to him tomorrow, If he came of course.
I went back to Mason's room that night. I couldn't sleep because of the images for my encounter with Dimitri earlier. So I wen tot Mason hoping he would be able to help me figure it out.
I knocked on the door and took a step back as i waited for an answer. I heard shuffling and a few muted swear words before Mase swung he door open. His hair was all tousled looked like he had just thrown on a pair of jean as he got to the door. Suddenly it dawned on me…
"Am I interrupting something? Oh go, if I am I'll just go back to my for and come talk to you tomorrow, I am so sorry." I turned to go back to my room.
"No, no, it's cool. Come on in.
Mason swung the door a bit wider and I hesitantly walked in, just as Viktoria was coming out of the bedroom looking equally as messy as Mase. Oh crap I did interrupt something.
"Oh hey Rose."Viktoria said as she walked over to Mason, reaching down to his crotch. I heard a zipping sound and then she giggled before whispering something something in his ear. He looked very uncomfortable and proceeded to sit down on his couch. I followed suit, sitting across from him.
"So, whats up Rosie?" I looked at him and it took me a minute before i said anything.
"I dod something really stupid today."
"It wouldn't happen to have something to do with my brother would it?" Viktoria asked.
"Ahhhh, why?" I said uncomfortably. Did he tell her?
"Oh, no reason, she paused, "He just came home early and wasting very strange this afternoon."
I tried to keep the guilty look off my face, but failed miserably. Mason looked concerned and turned to Viktoria.
"Do you want to go get some hot chocolate Vika? I think we might need it." She nodded and took off to to get hot chocolate. Mason turned back to me, still looking very concerned.
"What did you do?"
"I, ahhh…"I wasn't sure how to say it to him. Just say it! "I may or may not have kissed him…"
"And?" He asked, sensing there was more.
"And he looked confused, then said 'screw it', and kissed me back."
Mase looked very surprised. "So you managed to get close enough to Belikov to kiss him. And, not only that, but he then kissed you back, and you're saying you did something stupid? Why exactly was that stupid?"
"Because he ran away. Well, technically he walked away, but that's even worse!" Made looked like he was trying to hide a small, then burst out laughing.
"It's not funny Mason!" I said. He calmed down a little, but was still chuckling.
"I'm sorry, i just never thought would ever have a sister coming to me with guy problems." Viktoria, of course, chose that moment to reenter the room. After placing the hot chocolates on the coffee table she slapped Mason on the shoulder.
"Why are you laughing Mason? That's a horrible thing do when someone comes to you with problems1!"
"She kissed your brother, who kissed her back and then walked away from her and she is saying she has done something stupid!"
"Hmmm, that would explain the 'Mazur is going to kill me' when he got home…" Viktoria muttered. "But Mason! That is not funny!"
"Guys I am still here." They turned back to me, Mase looking like a puppy that had just been told off and Viktoria smiling widely.
"So, you and my brother aye? I snorted.
"I wish, but apparently, he is too worried about my father…" I trailed off. But remembered the conversation I'd had with Abe earlier. "Ahhh Belikov, he's a good man… …about your age is he not?" Or something like that anyway. "But he doesn't have to be!"
I stood up quickly and hugged Mason and Viktoria very tightly saying "Thank you, thank you, thank you." The flew out the door back to my own rooms.
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