Chapter 10

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''What's your problem, Andre?''

I seriously couldn't believe he thought he can yell at me like that. What's worse I had no idea why was he so mad, he was talking angrily not just with me but also with Dimitri who usually got along with him well.

''Oh, Rose don't pretend like you don't know.'' he glared at me.

''I don't know! Can you please explain me?'' I was now starting to get pissed.

He pinched the bridge of his nose with his thumb and index finger and closed his eyes. ''Look, Rose, I'm glad that you're coming back and that you are trying to be the old you but you don't have to do that to prove yourself, he isn't worth it.''

'' Wait, what? Who?'' Now I was confused.

''Dimitri.'' he said.

''Wow. What are you talking about?'' how did he came to conclusion that fast?

''I'm talking about you trying to impress Dimitri. That's why you are wearing those clothes and everything.''he explained.

''Andre, you got it all wrong. There's nothing going on between me and Dimitri.'' Not yet.

He lowered his hand and opened his eyes. He was looking at me carefully. ''Yeah? And what about that kiss?'' he asked.

Shit. How did he know? I wanted to deny it but I rememberd that he is not my father or anything and it has nothing to do with him. ''That's not any of your business but I see you're well informed.'' I said coldly.

''It is my business because I don't want to see you getting hurt!''

''I won't.'' I assured him. I don't think I suceeded.

''Rose, you don't know a lot about him and when you find out one day I don't think you'll be too happy.''

''Andre, I don't want to have anything with him, I just…I just need to sepparate him from Tasha, okay?''I blurted out.

''Why do you want to do that?''he asked confused.

''Because I hate her and because I have a deal with a person to do that.''

''You have a deal with somebody? With who?''

I decided not to tell him or anyone else about Olena. It's just between her and me. ''It doesn't matter. Andre, you have nothing to worry about. You know I'll come to you if anything bad happens to me. And I think Dimitri is harmless.'' I looked at him with my puppy eyes. ''You're not mad at me are you?''

He looked at me and sighed tiredly. He came to me and hugged me. ''Of course I'm not Rosie.'' I could feel him smiling. ''So, what's yur plan?''

We sepparated and I looked at him. ''First: call me Rosie again and you'll be collecting your teeth and I don't think chicks like that. Second: I won't tell you. You'll just have to wait and see what little Rosie has in her sleeve.'' I winked at him.

''Interesting.''

I smiled and walked away.

…

When I got home I must admit I didn't know what to do so I can win the bet. Sure I can do something and still not be too obvious. Well, I'll just have to wait and maybe something comes to my mind.

It was 5:50 p.m. when I decided it's time to go downstairs. I wanted to go out of my bedroom when I spotted a red bottle on my table. I looked at it. It said Irresistible Rose.

Well I think this is what I was looking for! I put some on and my hair and neck smelled magnificently.

I went downstairs and looked myself in the mirror. Everything great, my hair down, clothes, makeup still good. I heard the bell.

I opened the door only to find Dimtri standing there with a little smile on his lips. He looked gorgeus as always and I felt my heart beating faster. I needed to remind myself that I need to make him fall from me and not opposite. But looking at him in that thight T-shirt with the most beautiful face in the world, I must admit it was hard for me to concentrate.

''Hey. Come.'' I said. I'll have to pretend that he doesn't affect me that way or I'm gonna lose the bet.

''Hey.'' I don't know where did he took it but suddenly there was a beautiful red rose in his hand. He gave it to me. ''For you.'' he winked at me.

It smelled great. ''Thank you, it's beautiful but you didn't need to bother.'' I said.

''I didn't. My mother picked it from the garden and told me that I need to give it you.'' Okay, this was really cruel. I thought that he finally did something nice for someone but I guess I was wrong. Well, he's not the only one that's bitchy here.

I faked an expression of relief. ''Oh, thank God it's from your mother.''

''Why?'' he asked confused.

''Because, if it was from you I would have to destroy that poor flower and I ceirtanly don't want to do that to that beautiful rose.'' It was my time to wink at him.

I put the flower in the water. ''Where's everyone?'' he asked while we were walking to Dragomir's library. It was a really nice room where we could study (I don't use that room often, actually I don't use it at all) or something. It had many high shelves filled with books. Some of them were really high so it was hard to get them. There was also a wooden table.

''Um, Lissa is with Christian somewhere doing I don't want to know what, Andre said he has some business to do and went off, and Eric and Rhea are hanging out with some of their friends tonight.'' I said. It wasn't that I expected an empty house today but it surely wasn't a bad thing.

We sat at the table and I brought my books and a notebook.

''So, where do you want us to start?'' I asked.

''Let's see how much Russian do you know by now.'' he said and opened the book. He wanted me to start reading and try to translate it. I tried reading the first sentence but it was pretty hard to me. I think my accent is terrible cause he chuckled and read it for me. When he spoke in Russian I think it was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little but when he spoke in his native language his voice sounded nice and…calming. I remembered the night when he saved from those guys and he was murmuring little Russian words to me and felt better right away.

I got so carried away in my thoughts that I didn't notice him asking me to translate it. I did but my translation was almost completely wrong. I blushed from embarrasment and looked down at the table.

''Hey, Rose, look at me.'' When I didn't he put his finger under my chin and lifted my head so I must look at him. ''Don't be embarrased because you don't know something. It's okay to not know something. You know, Russian is really hard.''

''Lissa learned it in just couple of weeks.'' I stated. I wasn't jelous of her or anything but I always knew she's a lot smarter than me.

''Yes, but I bet Lissa doesn't know how to fight they way you do.''

I smiled. ''No, she doesn't.'' his words made me feel better and I had to admit that by the end of the conversation I was acting a little bit. I needed to somehow get closer to him and I didn't know how. I'm sure he's too smart to fall on my usual…charm.

He was explaining more 'Russian stuff' to me and wanted me to do some excercise and then he'll check if it was good. I did my best to write it and then I called him to see if it was okay.

I was sitting at the chair and he stood behind me. He put his hands on the table on either side of my notebook. Of course that meant that his face was close to mine. Too close.

I looked at him and saw his eyes reading what I wrote. I was now glad that I put that perfume on, I knew it was irrestistible. Even to him.

He seemed occupied with the paper but I decided not to let him ignore me. I put my hand on his chest and slowly traced the line of his hard muscles up to his neck. I carresed his face and I felt him shiver under my hand. He closed his eyes like he was enjoying my touch.

I let my hand wander to his hair. It was silky and soft as I always imagined it would be. I could stay just like this for my whole life and I would die happy.

Suddenly he caught my wrist and opened his eyes but he didn't remove my hand from his face. He looked me in the eyes with those beautiful chocolate ones like he wants to say something to me. I swear I could drown in his eyes. ''Rose…'' he whispered.

I didn't want this moment to end. ''Shhh…don't say anything.'' I said.

I lightly pressed my lips, first to his neck and then his chin until I came to his lips. I gave him a small peck and then looked at him again. He looked like he was leading a fight inside of him and he couldn't decide what to do.

He kissed my forehead. ''Rose…I want to kiss you but I…''

I cut him off. ''Just do it.'' I whispered.

He was still hesitant. ''I don't know if that's-''

''Just do it.'' My voice was now stronger, more like an order.

I felt his hands on my waist, bringing me closer to him. I wasn't sitting on the chair anymore. He pressed his lips to mine like it was his biggest wish, to do that. His lips were soft and tender just like I remembered. The kiss was so sweet and he was so gentle like I was the most fragile thing in the world. I wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him tighter and allowed him entrance in my mouth. Now the kiss was more passionate and I enjoyed every moment of it.

Everything was perfect and then…

…the doors burst open. Again.

But this time it wasn't Tasha standing on the door. It was Andre.

He didn't looked pissed but he looked calm and I was thankful for that. Obviously my talk with him today helped at least a little bit.

Of course Dimitri and I sepparated. I felt a little mad at Andre for interrupting us but I put that feeling away.

''Oh, sorry to disturb you.'' I believe Andre also talked to Dimitri because he sounded almost completely normal.

Dimitri regained his posture immediately. ''I should really go now, I took too much of your time, Rose.''

I realized he was talking to me. ''Oh, yeah, sure. I'll walk you out.''

He said goodbye to Andre and I esorted him to the front doors. His beautiful car was waiting him outside. ''Bye, Rose.'' he wanted to go.

''Hey, Dimitri?'' I called him and he turned around.

''Yes?''

I came to him and stood on my tip toes. ''I have to tell you that…you're not bad at all.'' I whispered in his ear and pecked him on the lips once more. He stood there like he's in a transe. I turned around and smiled to myself so he couldn't see it. Without another look I entered the house. I closed the door and leaned against them with my eyes closed. I sighed thinking about everything that happened and what it meant to me.

''It's happening, you know.''I heard a voice saying. I opened my eyes and found Andre standing next to me.

''What?'' I asked confused.

''You're falling for him and I'm afraid that in the end you'll get hurt.''

''I'm not falling for anyone, this is just some stupid bet and I won't get hurt.'' I said anoyed.

He came to me and hugged me for a moment. He had a sad smile on his face. ''I hope you won't. I'm just worried about you.''

I smiled. ''I know you are. Thank you for that.''

''No problem, Rose. You know I'm always here for you.'' With that he went to his room.

Could he be right?, I thought while listening to cars passing down the road.

In the end you'll get hurt.

I just hope I won't. I'll make sure of that. But I must admit that Dimitri is the only thing these days that's averting my thoughts from my problems and bad things.

Maybe there's more truth in Andre's words than I would want.

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