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Chapter 9 Believing it!

Getting into that hot shower, my mind wandered back to the day's events. I sighed, reliving that moment that life had me face my inner demons. I never in a million years would have thought that, I would have to face him again. Yet it was my life, and apparently god hated me. I had to face him, and not only face him but beat him. I didn't think I could do it, but looking into those four sets of eyes to my left I saw all the hope, love, loyalty and belief in me I needed. Those four people never doubted me, and it was in that moment that I realized I was being stubborn. I always knew if it came down to it I could beat him, but I guess I always hoped I wouldn't have to.

I snorted as I remembered it only took me 57 seconds to reclaim my championship. Then I started to laugh, and not just a little laugh but I full out broke into fits of laughter. I could only imagine what the others would think if they could hear me. I then realized they would probably just join me. The look on Marcus's face when I beat him was worth every heart ache he put me through. I beat him and the whole world saw it. Ha ha fucker!

"Rose, what the hell are you doing in there?" I laughed again, rinsed my hair again and shut the shower off. I wrapped my hair in a towel and then another one around my body. When I pulled the door open to my room, I saw a very confused looking Andrea. I couldn't help but chuckle, her head snapped up and she smiled at me.

"Sorry, I was just relieving today's events. The look on his face when I beat him, that was fuckin priceless" I laughed again and this time Andrea joined me.

I started to towel dry my hair, then I ran a brush through it and started to dry it with the blow drier. Once it was dry I placed light curls in it, and then fingered the curls to make my hair even wavier. Once that was done, I lightly dusted my upper eye lids with some soft violet eye shadow, then starting from the inner corner I swept a darker violet all the way across my lower lid. I then put on a layer of mascara and then to finish I added some vanilla strawberry clear lip gloss.

Next was my dress. We had all gone shopping a couple of days ago to get outfits for the party we were attending tonight. It was the 400th championship, so naturally there was a big party after the day's events. I really didn't want to go, but seeing as I had won I thought I had better go. I pulled my dark purple satin dress out of the closet and stared at it. I padded over to get my new matching dark purple satin matching bra and panty set; I pulled them on and slid into my dress. The satin felt cold but very soft against my skin. (link in profile) then I slid on my sexy black heels (link in profile) and was ready to go.

I opened the door to my room, stepping out into the living room of my suite. I heard a gasp and some intakes of breath and my head snapped up to see four very surprised sets of eyes, staring at me. I smiled and wiggled my hips.

"What you all sound like I don't always look this great" I laughed, and was greeted with my friends laughing with me.

"Wow Rose you look stunning" A very surprised Christian stuttered out. I let my eyes wonder over him. He looked very handsome, in his three piece dark blue suit. With matching sky blue tie.

"Well Christian you look very handsome yourself" He smiled and blushed. Wait what Christian blushing…WTF!!

"Andrea, you look amazing. I told you Luka would like it" I teased, she smiled and blushed. She was wearing a floor length black satin dress; her hair was down with tight ringlets in it. She was wearing black strappy sandals. Luka and Dimitri both looked very handsome in their three piece black suits, with matching black ties.

"Are we ready to go?" I asked and everyone nodded. I took Christians out stretched arm, and we headed out to the limo that was waiting to take us to the party.

It was a short ride to the hotel that was hosting the dinner and dance. When our limo arrived, I gasped at the amount of reporters waiting for me to arrive. The limo driver came around to open the door for us; I took his hand and emerged from the limo. I was blinded by the flashes, and almost deafened by the screams from my fans. I waited while the others climbed out, and again took Christians arm, we made our way inside, and once again I gasped. The room was gorgeous, there were exotic flowers all over, pictures of the years champions lined the walls, and also pictures of past fighters. The tables were covered in red linen, with candles on them. It was gorgeous. I was about to sit when I heard a very distinct laugh, I turned to look directly behind me and groaned.

"Can you believe she came with him?" I heard Lissa ask Marcus. Oh do I hear jealousy, really what a joke!

I felt Christian stiffen at my side, and I reached down and squeezed his hand. He looked up and smiled at me, I winked at him and leaned over and kissed his cheek. Blushing (again?) Christian pulled out my chair for me, I sat and giggled at the comments I was hearing.

"Did you see that, they are trying to make us jealous?" This time it was Marcus.

I felt Luka, Andrea and Dimitri's eyes on Christian and I. I looked at Christian who was just staring at me with a blank look on his face, I winked at him and he shook his head. I laughed, and took his hand in mine. They shut up after that, and we ate while we chatted and caught up things.

Soon the music started to play, and I heard Marcus ask Lissa to dance. As she stood to get up, she rammed her chair into mine, I almost jumped her right there, but I felt Christian grab my hand and squeeze my hand. Apparently my intentions where written all over my face. The song that was playing was a slow song, so I asked Christian to dance he agreed, with a mischievous look on my face I grabbed his hand and we were off.

We were dancing in our own little world when I felt someone brush up beside me, then all of a sudden I was being pushed. I let go of Christian and swung around. I was face to face with Lissa and a grinning Marcus.

"Is there something I can do for you Dumb and Dumber? " I asked, totally straight faced.

"Oh come on Rose, are you delusional enough to think that someone like Christian would go for a blood whore like you" Oh no she didn't

"You know what; you're not worth the hot air that comes out of your head. Get lost, and take your lap dog with you" I snickered at the look on her face. Christian was mad, but judging by her face she did not expect him to say that to her. I turned to walk away when I heard a SLAP from behind me. I swung back around to see, Christian's eyes wide open and his hand on his face. Did she just slap him? Oh fuckin wrong bitch.

"Are you for fuckin real? You cheat on him, and then slap him in the face. God how much of a loser are you?" I grab Christian's hand and pull him back to the table. I don't stop at the table; I make my way over to the balcony in desperate need of air. I push the door open, sighing when I realize there is no one out there. I walk to the railing and gaze out at the city. The air is cool, but it calms me. I start to shiver and feel a warm jacket around my shoulders. I turn expecting Christian, but it's not…Dimitri.

"You look cold." I nod "Are you ok now? I mean I am very surprised, I kinda thought you were going to punch her out." He snickered and I shook my head.

"I wanted to trust me, but I don't think this is the time or the place for it. Besides I could kick her ass I know it and so does she" I smile of the image I have of kicking her ass.

"I made a lot of mistakes in my life Roza, the biggest one was letting you go" I stare at him, cos really that shit came out of nowhere. I mean I kinda knew it was coming, but not tonight.

"Dimitri...I...I don't know what you want me to say. There was a time that all I wanted was you; I loved you more than my own life. And you shit on me that hurt. But I am willing to look past that" He cut me off.

"Really you are?" I shook my head and held up a finger.

"Let me finish, I am willing to look past all the shit we have been through to be your friend. That's all I can offer you Dimitri, that's now and forever. I don't love you like I used to, all I feel for you is friendship. If you can handle that, I would love for us to be great friends." I looked into his eyes and saw sadness.

"I will always love you Roza, but if friends is all we can be…then I will take it. So long as I am in your life" I gave him and hug and we headed back into the party.

All of us danced all night and had a blast. We were just leaving when I felt someone tug on my hand. I turned to see Marcus, he looked sad.

"What do you want?" I snapped. He took another step towards me, and Christian stepped between us.

"Get out of my way loser that is my woman. She only came with you and hangs out with you because she feels sorry for you" I had heard enough, I pushed Christian out of the way.

"Fuck you Marcus, leave now and I won't knock out your front teeth" I growled at him, he smiled and reached for me. I swung back and punched him square in the nose, then turned to walk away.

"God Rose, your such a bitch. Can't you get your own man? Have to take mine" She was referring to Christian, I laughed and kept walking.

"What a whore you are, you only have friends because of me" Alright I have had enough. I stalked back to her, she had a shit eating grin on her face.

"Lissa really? I am the whore…ok if your life is really that unreal to you, I guess you could believe that. But here in the real world, you are the bitch that stole my boyfriend, and then you slapped your ex because…well who really knows why. Get a life Lissa, and stay the fuck out of mine" I turned to walk away, and she slapped me. This girl has a death wish!!

I spun around and punched her in the face, I felt someone grab my arm and yank me away. I was thrown into the limo.

"God Rose what is wrong with you? Did you have to hit her?" I gapped at the question. I couldn't believe he just asked me that.

"Are you for real Christian" I was seething.

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