Chapter Ten

Rose POV

"I better take this." I said as I shyly looked away from Dimitri. He nodded, and moved out of my way so I could answer the call. I could feel my cheeks burning; most likely a very deep red color and I prayed that he didn't notice.

Apparently I was supposed to be at work forty-five minutes ago, but I guess when I was with Dimitri I sort of lost track of time. I apologized briefly and told Victor I would be there in five minutes, even though I knew that was a lie. Sacrifice was about a twenty to thirty minute walk, and I wasn't going to risk getting caught in traffic again. Even though most of it has probably subsided already.

"I'm sorry, but I really have to go." I avoided eye contact with him at all costs. Since when does Rose Hathaway get shy or embarrassed?

And that's when I knew I was in way over my head.

"Okay… I should probably get some of these edited and proofed anyway." He said as he began to pack up his photography supplies.

I too began to get my stuff ready to leave, and I was about to head off towards the club when I heard that beautiful voice of his again.

"Oh and Rose?" I turned around and met his gaze. "I want you to model for me. Full time. You can quit your position at Sacrifice whenever. That is, if you still want to work for me."

I'm not sure why, but I thought I sensed some sadness or despair in his voice. Is he crazy? Of course I would want to work with him. Who in their right mind would ever turn down that offer?

"I'll see ya later Comrade." I replied, giving him an enormous smile. As I headed in the other direction I made sure to sway my booty a little more than normal as I walked. It couldn't hurt to show him what he was missing, could it?

Dimitri POV

I can't believe that almost happened. And I can't believe that I wanted and was actually going to allow it to happen! But God she looked so beautiful, I couldn't resist her anymore.

While we were standing there together, with her face in my hands, I immediately felt my inhibitions being lowered. I guess it was just the affect Rose had on me.

As we said our goodbyes, I hated to see her go. But I loved to watch her leave. She had an ass that would make a black girl jealous. I also couldn't help myself from laughing when she called me Comrade. She must have noticed it on a postcard my sister had sent from Russia last month.

I was happy that she was actually going to quit working at Sacrifice. Was she going to do it tonight? What would she say? A million thoughts ran through my head, and all of them involved Rose. Those wonderful thoughts were then interrupted as my phone started to ring. I looked down at the caller I.D. only to find out that it was Tasha.

Tasha. My girlfriend Tasha. The girlfriend I almost cheated on with Rose less than five minutes ago. I wasn't sure I wanted to answer, but I had been avoiding her for most of the day and began to feel bad about it so I answered.

"Hey Tash."

"Hey babe! I hadn't heard from you yet so I was just calling to make sure you were okay. You are okay, right?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'll try to stop by later tonight when I'm done with work and everything."

"Okay! See you later! Love you!"

"You too, bye."

How could I hurt someone who cared so much for me? Tasha had such a big heart, and had given it all to me. But I guess at the end of the day, my heart lied with someone else.

I couldn't do this to her right now though. Not over the phone. And certainly not when I wasn't even sure Rose felt the same way. Sure, we had almost just kissed, but honestly I couldn't even begin to count the number of girls who just wanted to hook up with me because of how I looked.

So I've decided I wasn't going to let go of Tasha until I knew that Rose had the same feelings for me as I did her.

Rose POV

I don't think I've ever ran in heels so fast in my life. I'm also thoroughly shocked that I didn't roll an ankle or fall flat on my face in the process.

I made it to Sacrifice in nineteen minutes. (yes, I was running THAT fast) But Victor was still upset with me. And boy was he going to be upset later when I told him I no longer wanted to work for him.

While running around backstage trying to find my outfit to wear, I ran into Adrian.

"Can I help you with something?" I muttered as I continued to run in circles trying to find the outfit that had been laid out for me.

"I thought I could be of some assistance." He said with a sly grin, and he held out a complete outfit, including a white bra, see through thong with ribbons on the side, white stockings and white peep toe high heeled shoes all with my name on it. He must have known I was running late and would obviously show up completely unprepared.

"What makes you think I want your help?" I scoffed.

"Think of it as my apology." He held out the outfit far enough for me to grab it, but I was hesitant.

"You've got a really lame way of apologizing." I reached my hand out to take the outfit out of his hands and he pulled it back, a grin upon his lips the entire time.

He held out the outfit again, and when I went in to grab it a second time he grabbed my wrist and pulled me in close to him.

I could feel my heartbeat accelerating quickly as the images of last night ran through my head.

"I picked this outfit out especially for you." He said as the words he was saying slithered out of his mouth and directly into my ear. I felt his hot breath upon my neck, and I could practically feel his lips grazing the lobe of my ear. "It represents how angelic your appearance and demeanor is but we both know you're probably a huge freak in bed. So maybe I should have gotten something in red, instead?" He cackled right into my ear as I forced myself out of his grasp.

"You're a real perv, you know that?" I yanked the outfit out of his hands and he walked past me and whispered "only for you Rose." in my ear, before lightly smacking my ass when he went by.

Yeah, I definitely couldn't stand working here anymore.

The night seemed to drag on, since there was no hot Dimitri in the front row to distract me. But that didn't mean I wasn't trying to imagine his god-like face, and chiseled body on every man in this room. I still needed tips, so I desperately pretended he was here the entire time, just so I could get by.

I didn't make nearly as much as I did last night, but it was still an acceptable amount. I would definitely have enough money for a large down payment on an apartment now.

As I began packing my things up backstage I saw Victor walk by, so I flagged him down.

"Can I speak with you in your office when we are done here?"

"Sure Rose, anything for you." God I was starting to really see where Adrian got it. I sincerely hoped that for the sake of the planet that Victor had no other children.

I made my way up towards his office, making sure to once again leave the door open. However, when I sat down two extremely large, muscular woman closed it for me. This was odd, I thought.

"What did you need to talk to me about, Rose?"

"Um. I don't think I can work for you anymore." I tried to sound fierce, like I wasn't going to back down. But all Victor did was laugh.

"I'm afraid you don't have a choice my dear." He stated, matter-of-factly.

Before I knew what was happening, one of the ogres that had shut the door literally lifted me out of my seat by the collar of my shirt and threw me against the office wall.

Her hand enclosed itself around my throat, causing me to struggle to catch my breath. As I tried to claw my nails into her hands, attempting to lighten her grip on me, the other she-woman came over and held me down. 'WHAT IS GOING ON?' I thought.

"You see Rose, when you signed that contract for me the other night, you were confirming your position as an employee here for the next five years. I can't just have someone as pretty as yourself running off on me like this. My company would go down the drain." He now made his way over to where I was being held and stroked a long, grimy finger down my cheek.

I tried to speak, but no words came out. Her grip was too tight on my throat, and I think Victor sensed that, plus I was probably turning blue so he allowed her to soften her grip.

"And what are you going to do if I don't show up to work tomorrow, huh?" I tried to act all big and strong, even though I was frightened. These were not people I wanted to get upset, and now just look where I am.

"Well, then I'll just have to let my little friends here take care of you." I laughed out loud at his comment. In case he didn't notice, his friends here, were not exactly little. "And I think you know my son, Adrian? He's taken quite a liking to you. Plus, he's very good at handling punishment if you know what I mean." Victor winked at me, and I almost felt like passing out. Not only from the lack of oxygen going to my brain right now, but how could someone be so cruel and sadistic?

Would he really send these girls after me? To hunt me down and hurt me? Or worse… kill me? And I knew what Adrian wanted; he made that very clear the other night when he forced himself upon me. There was no way I wanted him to be the one punishing me. I would rather the ogre women kill me, than to ever let him lay another finger on me.

"Okay! I give up. I won't quit." The girls relaxed a little bit, and all Victor could do was smile.

"I knew you'd see things my way."

The next thing I knew, I was out of the club and I was running. Where was I running? I honestly had no idea at that point. All I wanted to do was get as far away from that club as possible.

All my thoughts started to flood together. Did I realize what I just agreed to? I had to work for Victor for five years! I would never make it back to PA. And I know I haven't taken Mason into as much consideration as I should have the past couple days but he would never forgive me now! He would lose me for five whole years! I couldn't do that to him. I was supposed to be here in New York for two months! That's it! What had I gotten myself into? Why hadn't I just read over that stupid contract?

I felt the tears continue to pour over my eyes, and I knew I probably couldn't have looked any worse at this moment but I didn't care. I ran up all six flights of stairs, not bothering to wait for the elevator and pounded on the door with my shaking hands until someone answered.

"Di-di-dimitri?" I choked through my violent sobs, I was hoping that it was him who answered the door. I couldn't really tell though because my vision was so impaired.

"Oh Roza…" Was all I heard before I was wrapped up in a warm embrace and taken inside.

I hope you guys don't mind that I've been updating a lot! I wanted to get a good feel for this story before tomorrow because I have finals all week this week, so I probably won't update much then. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! A link to Rose's white outfit has been posted on my profile! Don't forget to review if you liked it xoxo