Hello Hello! Yes. It's another complete chapter! Chapter 9 Part 2!

Not a lot to say this week aside from this is likely the last chapter this week. Maybe. I've got chapter 10 half written / planned so we'll see what happens however I have surgery on Monday AUS Time. If I finish writing the chapter it'll be posted anywise you'll have to wait until I'm back home and in need of a bit of TLCFW. (Tender Loving Creative Fanfiction Writing) I should probably add a P in there for Perverted.

This was originally Chapter 10 but ended up being Chapter 9 Part 2 due to the fact that I wanted to tie off the Paris trip and visit Baia. I know it wasn't a huge trip to Baia and we didn't get to spend a lot of time with The Belikov Clan but I hope it was enough for now. I hope I can make up for this short trip to Baia in a future chapter either as a 2nd trip or a flashback.

This chapter has not been edited so I apologise in advance for any mistakes made.

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Chapter 9 Part 2.

Just Say Yes.

Ibrahim 'Abe' Mazur

Dimitri Belikov

Rosemarie Hathaway

I smiled stepping onto the elevator pulling a sulking Dimitri in behind me. "Smile. We're having breakfast with Chris and Liss then we're going exploring. It's the first day Lissa hasn't had to endure Tatiana's relentless reign of terror- we're in Paris- arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world."

Dimitri's arms slid around my waist and his lips began travelling the length of my neck. "I'd rather spend the day 'exploring' you … I have no desire to explore Paris … I've seen it a million times."

"You've never seen it with me." I reminded him as I turned myself in his arms sliding my arms around his neck. I smiled brushing his hair back from his face as he bent his head and kissed me pressing me into the elevator wall. "Comrade…"

"No talking." Dimitri growled as his hands groped my ass thrusting his hips into my stomach as his tongue devoured my mouth. I whimpered pathetically as Dimitri's teeth tugged on my bottom lip and his right hand slid under the back of my shirt. "Roza- I can't get stop touching you."

I turned my head hitting the button on the elevator to stop it. "The camera." I looked up into the top left corner of the elevator. Dimitri pulled his shirt over his head and covered it before he turned back to me with an animalistic lust in his eyes as he reached for my face cupping it in his hands as his mouth crushed onto mine.

I smiled against his mouth as my hands rushed to unbuckle his belt. I broke the kiss feeling lightheaded from lack of oxygen before I began kissing Dimitri's chest teasing his nipples as I slid my hand inside of Dimitri's brief. "Turn around."

My eyes shot to Dimitri's at his words and reluctantly I did as I was told. I placed both my hands on the wall as Dimitri's hands began exploring my body his mouth at my ear as his hands circled my waist and unbuckled my own belt pushing my shorts down leaving the g string on as his hands moved up my stomach until they grabbed my breasts squeezing them in his hands. "Dimitri."

"Shh…" Dimitri whispered. "…Quiet…" I gasped as I felt the sting of Dimitri's hand slap my right cheek hard. 1. 2. 3. I whimpered into the wall fisting my hands as Dimitri knelt behind me kissing the aching flesh. I gasped in pain, pleasure, and surprise as Dimitri sank his teeth into my flesh. "Who do you belong to, Roza?"

"You." I whimpered as his tongue slid gently between my cheeks. I cried out as Dimitri smacked my left ass cheek 3 times before sinking his teeth into the flesh at the same time his hands squeezed both my cheeks in his hands. "Fuck."

"Mine." Dimitri growled as his tongue began teasing the length of my crack. I bit my lip squeezing my eyes closed as Dimitri continued his teasing. I could feel my knees beginning to shake only it wasn't from anything but pure desire and need. "Do you want me to continue Roza?"

"Yes." I whimpered as Dimitri's tongue slid between my cheeks teasing my hole with the tip of his tongue. I cried biting my knuckle to stop myself from losing control and pushing back into his tongue however my attempt was futile as Dimitri pulled my ass further into his face as his fingers began exploring the slit of my pussy. "Oh fuck!"

Dimitri hummed against my ass as his fingers slid into my throbbing wet pussy. I reached behind me grabbing hold of Dimitri's hair as I rode his face unable to control my actions as his fingers quickened the pace building my orgasm.

Just as I was about to cum Dimitri stood up pushing me further into the wall as his cock slid between my ass cheeks teasing my hole… I gasped biting my lip as I fought the urge to press myself back against him… Dimitri grabbed a fistful of my hair as he breathed into my ear. "Soon… I promise-" Dimitri grunted as his cock thrusted and filled my pussy holding me closer to his chest. "-Fuck."

"I'm close." I whimpered as Dimitri's right hand slide over mine holding it against the wall. "Dimitri- please- I need more." Dimitri turned my head and kissed me. It was a different sort of kiss and it left my head spinning.

"I love you." Dimitri whispered against my lips as the pressure began to peak. "Roza- Look at me." I looked up into Dimitri's warm inviting brown eyes as his hand slid down my stomach between my legs to my clit. "You're the love of my life I don't know what I'd ever do if I lost you."

"You'll never have to find out." I promised turning around until my back was pressed against the wall. Dimitri lifted me up and I guided his cock back to my pussy arching my back as Dimitri thrusted his entire length inside of me. "I love you."

"I love you." Dimitri's mouth covered mine swallowing my cries of pleasure as my orgasm rocked my entire body sending me over the edge as I rode Dimitri's cock milking him until he cum inside of me. "Roza. Yes. My Roza. Mine. All mine."

…3 Hours Later…

I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as Dimitri and I walked through the city streets of Paris with Christian and Lissa. We'd missed breakfast but neither of us minded. Lissa insisted on visiting the art galleries, and Christian wanted to go into every 2nd restaurant and café.

Dimitri and I were perfectly happy to follow the couple around and stealing kisses throughout the day. We'd been caught more then a few times trying to sneak away but were always pulled back and scolded like children by Lissa.

The four of us had just finished lunch when I excused myself to take a phone call. It was Amelia. "Hello?"

"Rose- It's Amy. Are you still in Paris?"

"I am… Is everything okay?" I questioned as I stepped outside the restaurant.

"I need help… Do you remember that meeting I told you about? My co-speaker relapsed this morning and I need somebody to speak with me… I was hoping you'd be available?"

"Um…" I looked up from the sidewalk as Dimitri, Christian, and Lissa walked out of the restaurant laughing. "…Sure… Is it alright if I bring a few people?"

"How many?"

"3?"

"Are you sure?" Amy questioned knowing I wouldn't just invite anybody along to a meeting especially a meeting I'd be speaking at.

"I'm sure." I forced a smile as I locked eyes with Dimitri. "What time is the meeting?"

"It starts in just over an hour? If you leave you'll make it here before it starts. I've got to go but I'll see you when you get here?"

"I'll see you soon." I hung up the phone.

"Is everything okay?" Dimitri questioned sliding his arms around my waist. "Roza?"

"…Actually…" I took a deep breath. "…I have to be somewhere… I'd like the three of you to join me if your interested?"

Lissa locked eyes with me silently questioning. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes. A friend of mine asked me to co-speak at a meeting… I've got to leave now if I want to make it in time but I'd like you all to be there but I'd understand if you'd rather continue exploring the city?"

"If you want us there we'll be there." Christian looked skeptical though as I locked eyes with his I found nothing but concern and compassion. "You driving?" I nodded taking the keys from his as the 4 of us made our way back to the car.

"Is everything okay?" Dimitri questioned softly as his thumb circled the back of my hand. "Roza? Talk to me."

I sighed coming to a stop a few feet from Christian and Lissa. "I lied." I finally confessed forcing myself to look up at him. "When I told you I had no more secrets- it was a lie. I planned on telling you when I got home."

"Does it have to do with Mason?"

"Yes." I answered watching his face carefully. "It's not as bad as your thinking. It's pretty bad but it's not that bad. You have to understand that after it happened I fell into a very dark and dangerous place but I'm past that now… And if you still want to buy an apartment together I promise we'll start looking as soon as we get home."

Dimitri nodded lifting my hand to his lips. "Okay."

"Okay." I leaned in and kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you too." Dimitri sighed pressing his forehead to mine.

…1 Hour Later…

I drove up to the security gate pushing the button for the passenger side window. The same security guard from yesterday greeted me with a kind smile. I think his name was Vic. "I wasn't expecting to see you back so soon."

I smiled handing him my former patient ID. "I need 3 visitor passes for my friends."

"ID?" Dimitri, Christian, and Lissa all handed over their passports and waited patiently as Vic processed the ID's. "Dimitri Belikov- Christian Ozera- Vasilisa Dragomir. These are good for 24' hours and will allow you access to all the main areas of the first floor."

"Thank you." I handed back the passports and temporary ID's before driving on down the gravel road. The trees on either side of the driveway created an arch making it seem very mysterious and luxurious and it only got more luxurious when you drove up to the 3 story 'resort' that was actually a rehab to those with enough money to pay for privacy and luxury. "We're here."

"Where exactly is here?" Christian questioned as the four of us stepped out of the car. "Wow. This place is gorgeous."

"It's stunning." Lissa agreed sliding her arm through Christian's. "Oh! Rose! You trickster this is a couples spa isn't it?"

"It's not a couples spa." I corrected as a security officer opened the front door of the building while another walked a black Labrador past us. "Hi Pete."

"Ms. Mazur." He nodded.

"Um- Rose- where exactly are we?" Christian repeated his earlier question. I sighed turning to my friends and boyfriend before nodding to the name of the rehab on the wall next to us. "Health & Wellness Elite Rehab."

"Rose!" Amelia called out from the end of the hallway. She had been standing by the door with another woman who looked just as out of place and uncomfortable as Christian and Lissa though she seemed to be less surprised. "Thank god! I wasn't sure you'd make it."

"Sorry. Traffic was a bitch." I chuckled trying to break the ice. "Amy this is Lissa, and Christian… And my boyfriend Dimitri Belikov."

Amy smiled broadly at all three of them. "Wow! It's insane to finally meet you both. Rose never shuts up about you guys… And it's super fucking amazing to meet you. Wow. Rose you weren't kidding the guy is a GOD! Damn." I rolled my eyes at her, which earned a giggle from the woman next to her. "Oh- Rose this is my amazing girlfriend Willow."

"It's nice to finally meet you." Willow smiled shaking my hand speaking fluently in French. "Amy has told me so much about you I feel as if I know you."

"Amelia-Rose." Rickie called from the doorway of the room. "The meeting can't start without the two of you."

I squeezed Dimitri's hand and forced myself forward though I refused to let go of Dimitri's hand positive that after this meeting he'd walk away. "We'll be right there." Amy said before turning back to me looking rather concerned. "Are you okay?"

"Fine." I lied.

"Rose." Amy sighed cupping my face in her hands speaking in French. "You are the bravest, strongest, most resilient fucking woman I know. Okay?"

"Okay." I nodded letting go of Dimitri's hand following Amelia into the room where at least 20 other patients and visitors sat. Lissa, Chris, and Dimitri all sat in the back row with Willow and Rickie.

"Welcome to Health and Wellness Rehab." Amelia began her welcoming speech and introducing me. "Camille was unavailable to join us this afternoon however I was able to get one of our very own– Rose Mazur –you might recognize her from yesterdays meeting or perhaps from before."

For the next 30 minutes Amy spoke about the rehab and the incredible work that the staff do everyday… After that it began to get deep and Amy began talking about her addiction and how it all began.

"It started out innocently enough… I was a first year resident and I was having trouble keeping up with the hours. My boyfriend at the time wrote me a script to keep me awake during my shift and it worked fine at first but than I wanted to watch a surgery but I was so tired I decided I'd take a pill to stay awake… The more time passed the more often it happened… I could see it happening and I tried to stop it but by then it was too late. It wasn't until I was driving home one night that I drove through a red light and t-boned another car with a pregnant lady in the passenger's seat that I realized just how bad it had gotten. I was so tired I couldn't help her – I hadn't slept in a week and I was out of it. If I hadn't been behind the wheel that lady and her baby would have lived – If I hadn't been so delirious and sleep deprived I could have saved her. I killed that woman and her unborn baby. I was facing jail time but the judge decided to sentence me to 12 months mandatory rehab and a 2-year suspension of my medical license. For a long time I shut people out – I was angry at myself but it was easier to blame others and it wasn't until I met this incredibly stubborn bitch that I began healing and coming to terms with not only 'what' I was but 'who' I was. My name is Amelia Kirk, I'm 27, and I'm an addict but I'm more than just my addiction. And so are you. Thank you."

I've never been so proud in my entire life. I know how hard that had to be for Amy despite having done it a few times though in front of much smaller numbers. I hugged Amy tightly trying to absorb some of her strength. "I'm so proud of you."

"You'll be fine." Amy smiled squeezing my shoulders. "You can do this."

I nodded taking the bottle of water she offered me before I took my place center stage. It felt like I had a million people staring at me but my eyes drifted to the back of the room and I found the only person who truly mattered. Dimitri.

It's never been clearer than it was right now how much I loved Dimitri Belikov. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for him – he's the greatest man I've ever known. The love of my life… I didn't want to lose him not now or ever.

"I'm not usually one for public speaking or speaking about myself – However today is different. When Amy asked me if I'd speak in front of you all today my first reaction was 'Hell No' but instead I said 'I'll do it'. In my line of work I'm often unseen, unheard, I blend into the background and I watch for danger. It's my job to make sure nothing bad happens to my boss – who also happens to be my best friend – I'd die for her and I know she'd die for me. When you work for somebody like Lissa' it's hard to remember that there are evil people out there." I took a sip of water and closed my eyes trying to collect myself. "11 months ago during my 'weekend' off I was raped by my ex-boyfriend. I was unable to defend myself and I think that's what killed me the most. I'm trained to defend myself – I never should have been in that position where I was weak. He drugged me halfway through using Oxy and it numbed the pain for a while. For the next 6 weeks I self-medicated with anything I could get my hands on practically Oxy. I couldn't function without it – I needed it just to get through the day. It wasn't until I woke up one morning and I caught sight of my reflection in the mirror. I didn't like what I saw. I hated it. I had never felt so ugly and disgusting as I did in that moment. I made the decision than that I needed help and I found this place… the first day here I met my roommate Amelia or as I called her the angry troll bitch… Day 21 was the day I finally admitted that I was an addict and that I needed help – it was also the day I hit rock bottom and killed myself. I was technically dead but Amelia brought me back. Amelia said something to me while we sat on the floor of the shower and it's stuck with me… 'Fight. Fight through this and you'll never be weak again.' Everyday is a fight and every day you make it through the stronger you are. My name is Rosemarie Mazur and I'm an addict but I'm more than just my addiction. And so are you. Thank you."

"That was amazing!" Amy smiled pulling me into a hug as the audience clapped. I felt sick. I didn't want to face Lissa or Christian… Most of all I didn't want to face Dimitri but I knew I had too. Rickie introduced the next speaker, which allowed me to join Amy at the bottom of the steps. "How do you feel?"

"Good. A little numb." I confessed. "I'm more nervous about Dimitri."

"I don't think you have to worry about that." Amy smiled squeezing my hand. "He's so in love with you it's fucking pathetic."

"Shut up." I rolled my eyes at her.

The rest of the meeting passed quickly after Amelia and myself took our seats as the next two speakers took the stage. At the end of the meeting people began walking up to Amelia and I asking the usual questions. What gets you through the day? Do you have any regrets? Do you think you'll ever relapse?

Just when I thought I was finished answering questions a guy in his mid-twenties approached me. He was cute. He had short cut black hair, blue eyes, and a sun kissed tan. He wore sunglasses on top of head. He was dressed nicely as well.

"Hi." He smiled holding out his hand. "I'm John."

"Rose." I smiled politely shaking his hand. "You a former patient of HWR?"

"Yeah. I've been sober a year." John admitted looking me up and down. "I really liked everything you said during your speech- and I overheard you speaking to the others- you're an inspiration."

"Hardly." I disagreed a little annoyed by his open 'ogling' of my body.

"Would you like to get a coffee?" John questioned finally looking me in the eyes. "There's this great café 20' minutes from here."

I smirked in amusement as I stared at him. "Seriously? Do you just come to meetings to pick up women?"

"Only the pretty ones."

"Pretty." Dimitri whistled from behind me as he slid his arms around my waist. "That's a little insulting don't you think?" I smiled leaning back into Dimitri's chest as his arms tightened around my waist. "Go away." I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling as I watched John reluctantly walk away. "I know this is 'inappropriate' but I have never wanted you more than I do right now."

I smiled intertwining my fingers with Dimitri's. "I thought you'd be disappointed."

"I could never be disappointed in you." Dimitri turned me around lifting my chin. "I'm proud of you." I slid my arms around his neck and I kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you." I grinned pressing my lips to his again. "Thank you for being you." I whispered as I pulled back so I could look up at him. "So- I've been thinking."

"Should I be worried?" Dimitri chuckled as I smacked his chest. "What is it?"

"How would you feel about visiting your family? You've been promising your mother we'd visit and Siberia is only a 3' hour flight. We can rent a car and drive to Baia and spend a few days with your family."

"What about Christian and Lissa?"

"I thought they'd come." I admitted sheepishly. "I'm not comfortable leaving Lissa without protection at the moment. Not until I know where her heads at – or if her paranoia is warranted."

"Have you heard from Pavel?"

"Not yet."

"What does your gut say?"

"I've missed something." I admitted laying my head on Dimitri's chest as his arms wrapped tighter around me as if to keep me safe and keep away my troubles. If only it was as simple as that. "It's been years since Lissa's had an episode – the circumstances are different – She's actually happy. I want to believe if she's being paranoid it's for a good reason – yet what if I'm wrong and I'm not seeing the situation properly. What if I'm making it worse."

"We'll figure it out." Dimitri whispered in my ear. "Together."

I lifted my head so I could see his face and brushed the stray hairs from his forehead. "You surprise me, Dimitri Belikov. How did I get so lucky?"

Dimitri pressed his forehead to mine as he cradled my face in his hands. "I've asked myself that same question everyday since I met you."

"Do you two need a room?" Christian questioned breaking my focus from Dimitri as I turned around and faced the music of my two best friends. Christian smiled pulling me into a hug of his own that was so tight it left me struggling to breath. "I'm proud of you, Rose. I wish you'd told us but I know why you didn't. I love you."

"Thank you." I whispered feeling tears fill my eyes. "I love you, Chris." I pulled back before he could see me cry and looked to Lissa who'd been crying for a while. "Lissa."

Lissa flung her arms around my neck as she began sobbing. "I'm so sorry, Rose. I had no idea. I love you so much- I wish you'd told me- I would have helped you however I could. I'm so proud of you though."

"I love you." I rubbed her back trying to calm her down.

"Rose." Amelia interrupted. "Willow and I were wondering if you'd all like to join us back at our home? I can't promise the food will be eatable but the wine and company will be pretty good."

"I'll supply the chef if you supply the food."

…Baia Siberia…

We'd caught an early flight this morning and rented a car to drive the 2' hours to Baia. By the time we arrived in Baia it was 8' o'clock in the morning and because it was a Sunday Dimitri's family were still at church so we decided to walk around the town and make our way to the church.

"Dimitri?" Lissa questioned walking hand in hand with Christian. "Does your family even know we're here?"

"No." Dimitri admitted. "Mama won't mind she loves surprises."

"Has your family always lived here?" Christian questioned taking in our current surroundings. It was all desert and tiny houses that barely looked livable. It was a far cry from the neighborhood we'd all grown up in.

"All my life." Dimitri admitted. "It's not much but it's home."

"Is there any good places to grab a drink?" Lissa questioned looking towards a building with a few shops and tables outside. "I'm really thirsty."

"Why don't you guys go get a drink?" I suggested taking Dimitri's hand. "Dimitri can show me around his old make out spots?"

Dimitri laughed wrapping his arm around my waist lifting me off the ground spinning me easily through the air. I laughed kicking out my legs as I held onto his arm before he settled me down and kissed me. "I'll give you a call once we meet up with Mama and the girls – you'll be able to find your way back to the house?"

"It's not hard to find." Christian smiled taking Lissa's hand. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

I rolled my eyes flipping Christian off before I continued walking with Dimitri. "So… I wasn't kidding about you showing me your old make out spots."

"What makes you think I did that?" Dimitri questioned his eyes filled with amusement as he met my gaze. "I-" Dimitri was cut off as a gorgeous looking woman walked towards us calling out his name. "Shit."

"Dimitri Belikov?" I had to admit the woman was drop dead gorgeous. She was almost 6' feet tall with long black hair that surpassed her ass, sun kissed skin with big hazel eyes. She wore tiny blue jean shorts, a white singlet, with a red cardigan and brown cowboy boots. "I can't believe it's you."

"Lynne." Dimitri barely had time to react as her arms flung around his neck. I reluctantly let go of Dimitri's hand as he returned her hug and spoke to her in fluent Russian. "Wow. I haven't seen you in years."

"It's been a while." 'Lynne' agreed pulling back without taking putting any space between their bodies. "Damn. You haven't changed at all Dimika… Karolina didn't mention you were visiting… If your sticking around for a while I'd love to catch up."

I cleared my throat deciding to remind Dimitri of my presence. Dimitri looked to me then back at Lynne looking like he wasn't quiet sure how to handle the situation. Lynne turned her head to look at me as if finally noticing that Dimitri hadn't been alone.

"I'm Rose."

"Lynne."

"I guessed as much."

Dimitri cleared his throat stepping back. "Lynne and I went to Basils together."

I smirked locking eyes with Dimitri. "That's nice."

"I'm sorry- are you two- together?" Lynne questioned gesturing between the two of us with one of her perfectly manicured fingers.

"Yes." Dimitri admitted shooting me an apologetic smile.

"Oh." Lynne couldn't hide the disappointment on her face. "Wow. That's great – How long have you two been together?"

"Long enough."

"That's nice." Lynne smiled awkwardly. "I've got to go. It was nice meeting you, Rose… Give my love to Olena."

"I will." Dimitri smiled. "Say hello to your father."

"I will." Lynne smiled side stepping the two of us.

"It was nice meeting you, Lynne." I watched her walk away before I looked back to Dimitri raising an eyebrow. "Seriously? You want to tell me again that you don't have any make out s

"Roza." Dimitri smiled pulling me towards him. "Are you jealous?"

"Oh Comrade – I'm not jealous." I smirked taking my free hand and grabbing his cock through his jeans. "You're mine… But the next woman to put her hands on you won't have a clue what hit her… Understood?"

Dimitri grabbed my face and kissed me biting my bottom lip. I squeezed his cock in my hands breaking the kiss pressing my lips to his ear as I felt him harden in the palm of my hand. "Roza."

"Shut the fuck up." I sneered in his ear as I glanced towards the old building behind him. It didn't look like much but it appeared to be closed. "Come with me." I released my grip on his cock and stepped around him walking towards the building.

"This used to be a gym." Dimitri explained from behind me. "I used to come here everyday during the summer."

"Oh I bet you did." I smirked turning to him as I pressed my back up against the side of the building once we were out of sight. Dimitri stood in front of me reaching for my hips as he closed the distance between us.

"What do you want from me?" Dimitri questioned unbuttoning my jeans as he slid his right hand inside my pants and between my legs. I bit my lip arching against the brick wall as Dimitri slid two fingers inside my pussy.

"I want you to make me cum." I smiled sliding my hands through his hair. "But you'd better make it quick because church gets out soon."

Dimitri smiled pressing his forehead to mine. "It's not the first time I've heard that." I giggled pressing my lips to his as I moved my pussy against his fingers. I moaned rolling my head back against the wall as Dimitri quickened the pace of his fingers while his mouth worked along the flesh of my neck. "That's it… Cum for me, Roza. You've got such a tight little cunt Roza – I want nothing more than to bury my cock inside of you right now baby."

"I'm cumming." I whimpered grabbing hold of Dimitri's arms. "Please."

"What do you want?" Dimitri asked stroking the side of my face. "Look at me, Roza. Tell me."

I lifted my eyes to his moving my hands to his chest. "Tell me you love me?"

"I love you, Roza." Dimitri whispered. "It's only ever been you."

…20 Minutes Later…

"DIMIKA!" Viktoria screamed from the top of the church steps. Dimitri and I had just made it to the church when the doors began to open. Just as Vika launched herself at her brother so did two other girls whom I recognized as Karolina and Sonja.

"Roza!" Vika squeal doubled in pitch when she saw me seconds before she flung herself at me almost sending both of us to the ground. "I can't believe your actually here! Oh my god! We're going to have so much fun!"

"So this is the famous Rose Hathaway." Dimitri's oldest sister Karolina smiled stepping in front of me, as she looked me up and down. "I'm Karolina."

"Rose." I smiled as she hugged me glancing at Dimitri for help. I'd been warned that the Belikov Family was extremely friendly. "It's nice to finally meet you."

"Likewise." Karolina smiled as Dimitri walked over to us with his arms around a heavily pregnant Sonja.

"Hello." Sonja offered a smile but didn't make a move to hug me.

"Dimika." A middle-aged woman approached us. "Baby Boy! What on earth are you doing here? Why didn't you call me? I would have prepared a feast to celebrate! You look a little skinny – have you been eating?"

"Mama." Dimitri smiled wrapping his arms around the woman. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too." Olena smiled hugging her son. "So- what brings you home? Are you in trouble?"

"Mama." Dimitri chuckled clearly amused. "I'm a good boy." I'm glad I wasn't the only one who scoffed at that statement. "I was visiting Roza in Paris. It's only a short flight so Roza suggested we pay a visit for a few days…" Dimitri explained reaching out to take my hand as Olena's eyes finally fell on me. "…Mama I'd like you to meet my Roza. Roza I'd like you to meet my Mama."

"It's nice to finally meet you, Mrs. Belikov." I smiled politely hoping to make a first good impression.

"Olena." Olena corrected taking my hand. "You're very beautiful."

"Thank you."

"Vika tells us you're a Guardian?"

"Yes."

"Where is your charge?"

"Lissa's is having a drink at Tika's with her boyfriend." I explained.

"She's perfectly safe." Dimitri added sliding his arm around my waist. "Because of the short notice we're staying at a motel. Before you object – Rose needs to be close to Lissa right now and I didn't want any of the girls sleeping on the floor."

"Dimitri Belikov." Olena spoke calmly. "You, Roza, Lissa, and Lissa's boyfriend will not be staying in some cheap motel. End of story. You will all be staying in my home with your sister's and I."

"Mama."

"Enough." An ancient looking woman joined our little gathering. "Unless your little girlfriend is too good to sleep on a mattress on the floor there will be no more discussion on the matter."

I had a feeling this little old woman was the famous Babushka Yeva. Dimitri had warned me about this one – A crazy old witch I believe was one of Dimitri's names for the woman he adored so much. "Yeva."

Yeva completely ignored her favorite grandchild focusing on me. "Are you too good to sleep on the floor?"

"No." I responded automatically. "The floor sounds great."

"Liar." She turned back to face Dimitri. "I don't like her, Dimika. She's not good enough for you."

I should have been upset even insulted but instead I found the entire thing insanely hilarious. Usually the shoe was on the other foot and it was my old man saying those exact same words to me. 'I don't like him. He's weak. He's not good enough.'

"Babushka." Dimitri sighed staring into the woman's eyes. "I love her."

"You can love what it is not good for you."

"That's enough." Olena sighed shaking her head. "Let's go home."

…Later That Night…

I glanced to my left finding Christian and Lissa snuggled together on the single mattress by the fireplace and to my right Dimitri I had Dimitri asleep on his own single mattress that Yeva insisted he sleep on separate to me.

It had been an eventful day one that I'd never forget. Dimitri's entire family was insane yet I found myself loving each and every one of them. His niece Zoya and Paul were incredibly cute and made me laugh so much my stomach hurt.

Vika and I had liked each other from the beginning – Karolina was welcoming and so much like Dimitri it was almost scary – Sonja was a little distant but still made an effort to welcome Christian, Lissa, and I. Olena had spent the entire day in the kitchen cooking, baking, and mixing things. Christian loved every minute of it.

Yeva was a different story – The woman hated me and I had no idea why. It felt personal yet the woman knew absolutely nothing about me. Lissa tried telling me that it was because Dimitri was the only 'grandson' and Yeva was just being protective. It wasn't a secret that 'Dimika' was Babushka's Boy so it was a possibility.

I suddenly felt suffocated by the sheet, the four walls and roof above me, I kicked off the sheet and stood up making my way to the backdoor. I stepped out into the fresh air and walked out into the middle of the yard staring up at the dark sky with the twinkling stars staring down at me.

I didn't care if Yeva didn't like me… I was confident enough in my relationship with Dimitri that I knew it'd take more than his Babushka's disapproval of me for it to change his feelings towards me.

However – I had other issues. Pavel called after dinner and told me that Lissa's paranoia might not have been totally unwarranted. He was still viewing surveillance but thought enough of what he'd found to tell me to keep a close eye on Lissa.

I had planned on telling Lissa but she'd been having such a good time with the Belikov Clan I didn't want to taint the memories we' were creating with Drama and Fear of the unknown of what was waiting for us back home.

I couldn't tell Dimitri either knowing he'd jump into Guardian mode and this family reunion wouldn't be about 'family' anymore.

"Yeva – Are you just going to stand there watching me or are you going to tell me what it is you actually have against me."

"My grandson is in-love with you."

"I'm not going to apologies for that."

"I didn't think you would." Yeva countered. "Something bad is coming for you." I turned around and watched Yeva immerge from the shadows. "It's already started."

"I don't understand…" I admitted not at all believing that Yeva had some kind of power to see the future despite what Dimitri and his sister's had told me.

"I don't see a future… Whatever is coming it'll tear the two of you apart and it'll take away those you love most in this world… I don't understand it either but I have seen it so it will be."

Yeva turned around and disappeared into the house leaving me standing alone in the backyard of the Belikov Family home. I walked back inside and walked to the empty mattress but stopped myself as I looked down at Dimitri. I knelt down next to Dimitri lifting the sheet and sliding in next to Dimitri on the tiny mattress.

"Roza?"

"I couldn't sleep." I whispered snuggling into Dimitri's side.

"Why can't you sleep?"

"I'm just used to having you next to me." It wasn't a complete lie.

"I couldn't sleep properly the entire time you were away." Dimitri whispered squeezing me tighter to his chest as he moved over the mattress so I wasn't laying on the edge. "What did my crazy grandmother say while you were outside?"

"Nothing important… It was just the crazy ramblings of an old lady." Dimitri chuckled kissing the top of my head. "Dimitri?"

"Yes?"

"I need you to promise me something…"

"…Okay…"

I sighed sitting up on my elbows glancing over my shoulder to make sure Christian and Lissa were still asleep before I focused on Dimitri. It was dark but my eyes had adjusted and I could see Dimitri's face perfectly.

"If something happens to me when we get home – I'm not saying it will – But if it does I need you to promise that you'll look after Lissa?"

Dimitri sat up slowly raising his hand to my chin lifting my eyes to his. "Roza – Where is this coming from?"

"It's coming from me." I admitted taking his hand kissing the palm. "I'm most likely overreacting but as Lissa's Guardian I need to be sure she'll always be protected. Aside from myself – There is nobody else I trust more than you. I love you."

"I love you too, Roza." Dimitri sighed pressing his forehead to mine. "I promise."

"Thank you."

"BUT – I'm not going to let anything happen to you either. We're in this together – Understood?" I nodded as Dimitri pressed his lips to mine for a lingering kiss.

"It'll take away those you love most."

There is only Five' people in this world that I love… Two of them are my parents – one of them is Christian – The other two are Vasilisa Dragomir and Dimitri Belikov.

...To Be Continued...

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