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Chapter 10

Rose POV

Summer was officially over and it was time to go back to school. Everyone groaned at the idea of going back to school, but it wouldn't be too long before we were finished and we could start our careers. Most of my classes this semester were very interesting, but I was saddened to find that none of my friends had the same classes as I did. I groaned internally as I walked into the last class before lunch. The guy that I punched just before summer vacation was in this class and ironically enough, the only available seat was right next to him. I vaguely wondered if I should ask for another seat somewhere due to the 'history' his face had with my fist, but I let it go for now. I reluctantly took my seat and he sent me an almost evil smile while I groaned and rolled my eyes. Seriously? The punch to the face wasn't a strong enough message for him? I made it a point to ignore him and class began. I attempted to drown out the idiot beside me and pay attention to the lecture, but Jesse was making it hard. When class was over I ran from the room. I went out to the car and dropped some of the books that I needed tonight for homework from my morning classes. I walked back to the cafeteria but a conversation between Jesse and one of his buddies stopped me in my tracks. I ducked quickly out of sight and listened closely.

"Ralf, look no one is going to know about that as long as you keep your mouth shut. I already sent the car to the junkyard and the guy that I hit survived." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Besides that happened all the way in Houston and there is no way they would track it back to me." I recalled what Mama had said about what they knew about the other driver. There was too much of this story that matched up to Papa's accident for it to be a coincidence. I listened a little more. "Besides Ralf, Markos junkyard doesn't keep paperwork on the cars they take in so they can't trace it to me. The car was not in my name either so it would come back to you if you said anything to rat me out." Jesse said to Ralf. I had enough and I went to do something I really didn't want to do. What I really wanted to do was beat Jesse to a bloody pulp, but I was in no condition to do that right now. I left them in the hall and went to the cafeteria like nothing had happened. Dimitri knew something was up and I asked him to come with me. He was confused as we walked to the administrator's office. I told the receptionist it was urgent and she ushered us in. When we sat down in his office, he asked why we needed to see him. Dimitri was still confused so I answered.

"I overheard a conversation between two students about a drunk driving accident that took place in Houston. I also heard them discuss where the car was that they were looking for in that case and who was involved. Their conversation mirrored the accident that papa was involved in at the beginning of the summer. I wondered if you could contact the authorities so that I could relay this information?" I asked. Dimitri's interest was piqued now and his eyes bored into mine.

"Certainly but if you were the only one to hear it, why is your husband in here?" He asked.

"When I reveal the students involved we will need security to hold him back from hurting them." I said truthfully. The administrator raised his eyebrow in question.

"Oh really?" He asked and I nodded. Dimitri was watching me closely while two security personnel were called in as a precaution. By this time the police had arrived and I purposely left the names for last. I explained everything I heard and where the car was supposed to be and all the details of the conversation. They asked why this caught my attention and I told them about papa. It turns out that Papa's was the only case where they didn't have the other driver during that time. I finally gave them the names of the students involved and who was admittedly driving.

As predicted. Dimitri was livid and the two security personnel calmed him down. Dimitri and I were dismissed and excused from classes for the remainder of the day. Sure I was as mad as Dimitri, but I had to control myself. I wanted them to pay for what they put my family through. Jesse and Ralf were lead out of the school for questioning and once the car was found, right where I had told them, they were both arrested. Ralf testified against Jesse because he was the one driving the car. Ralf was only charged with hiding the evidence of an accident and withholding information of an accident. Jesse was in obviously more trouble and was charged with drunk driving, leaving the scene and a myriad of other charges. Being the rich kid he was, he had some high dollar lawyer and bailed out pretty quickly. I didn't like that at all. Later that evening Dimitri and I went to Houston. I wanted to see Papa and I also wanted to see their reactions when I told them that they found the guy that started this mess.

Mama was surprised when she answered the door. She hugged me and ushered us in. We ate dinner and talked briefly until I couldn't stand it anymore. I had them both sit in the living room where I could tell them the news. Actually there was another piece of news that even Dimitri didn't know.

"I have some news for the both of you. I overheard a conversation from one of the boys at school that lead to the arrest of two people being charged in relation to papa's accident. Unfortunately they have already made bail, but I believe they will be made to answer for the accident that nearly killed Papa." I said and their eyes lit up. It wasn't over yet, but at least some progress was made. I told them the story of how I found the information and they were very happy to hear it.

"On another note, how would you two like the idea of becoming grandparents?" I asked with a sly smile. Dimitri whipped his head in my direction and the light in his eyes was indescribable. Mama and Papa were sitting there in stunned silence, but a smile had crept onto both of their faces.

"Roza?" Dimitri questioned and I nodded, understanding what he was asking. He wrapped me in the biggest hug ever and he pulled away wearing a huge smile. We were going to have a little Belikov running around pretty soon and Dimitri, along with my parents were ecstatic. We left my parents house and headed back to the farm. Normally we wouldn't make a trip like that especially since it was so long of a drive, but I wanted to give them all the good news in person. I must have been asleep when we got back home because when I opened my eyes again, it was morning. I got up quickly thinking that we would be late for classes but that thought didn't go very far as my first strong bout of nausea hit me. I ran to the ensuit bathroom and purged my entire stomach contents.

Once I was finished I vaguely noticed my husband rubbing my back soothingly while holding my hair back from my face. I should have noticed him sooner but hey, you tend to lose focus on certain things when you have your head in a toilet. I brushed my teeth and performed my other morning routines while Dimitri left the room. He said that we were not attending classes today, but going to the doctor. I knew this was coming but I groaned anyway. When I was dressed I went downstairs to find that our friends had left for classes without us. I grabbed my stuff and followed Dimitri out the door. I didn't want to miss a whole day so we made a little agreement. I would go to the doctor and get everything checked to make sure the baby was okay, and then after Dimitri would take us to school. I had complained that I didn't want to get too far behind because once I got closer to time for the baby to get here, I would have to miss more of my classes.

The appointment with the doctor went well and I was about two months pregnant. The doctor gave me something for the nausea saying that it would probably get worse. We hadn't told the others yet but we planned to tell them all tonight.

The others were all surprised that Dimitri and I had come to classes after lunch. None of them knew exactly what happened yesterday and the inevitable question was asked. They knew that Jesse and Ralf were escorted out of here but didn't know I had anything to do with that.

"Rose what happened when you left yesterday during luch?" Lissa asked.

"The person that was driving the car that hit Papa was arrested. Unfortunately he was bailed out already, but they know who he is now and he will pay for what he did." I said and their eyes widened.

"Who was it Rose?" Christian asked. Papa loved him to death and treated him like the son he never had so I understood his frustration. It practically mirrored my own.

"Jesse was the one that cause the accident and Ralf helped him cover it up." I said warily. Christian and the others sat there in shock. I could tell that they were all angry at the whole mess Jesse caused.

Afternoon classes went by rather fast, and I stopped by the class that I had with Jesse before lunch to talk to the professor. He fully understood my concern and made sure that I wouldn't have to be so close to him in class. In fact he promised that I would be paired with someone else for the rest of the semester as it pertained to seating and group assignments.

I left the classroom after talking with the professor and I swear someone had it out for me. Technically i guess they did. As I walked out towards the parking lot someone grabbed me. I went to scream but a hand came around my mouth. Oh no, I wasn't going down that easily. I bit the person's hand and started to scream. I turned towards my attacker and noticed that it was Jesse. Jesse brought his had up, slapping me across the face. I fell backwards and my thoughts were on my child inside me.

"You dirty little slut you, walk around the campus looking like that and you expect me to believe you haven't slept with the whole male student body? I know it was you that turned me and Ralf in for that accident. You will pay for that." He laughed and smiled at me evilly. I heard foot falls around the corner coming at a run and Jesse disappeared but not before slapping me again and promising to find me later. I stood up shakily as I saw Dimitri come around the corner.

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