Chapter eleven – Blonde Back in Town
I kept playing our time together in my head on my way to work. We had talked about so much, and for the first time ever, a guy had actually seemed interested in my story and my opinions. To my surprise, he seemed a little shy when he talked about himself, as if he wasn't used to it. It was evident how much he missed his family and homeland when he spoke of it. He had been so adorable and I was pretty sure I felt a little too strongly about him.
"Hi, Rose," Mia greeted me as I entered the bar. I nodded at her and went to Hans' office to leave my things there.
"'Morning, Rosie. What kind of great plans do you have tonight since you can't work?" Hans asked from his chair.
"Do you know Lissa Dragomir, Jill's sister? She's coming home from college this weekend." I couldn't help smiling. I couldn't remember the last time I had been in such a good mood. I'd been on a wonderful date and my best friend was coming home.
"I know her. She should come home more often if that's what making you so happy," he said and gave me a suspicious look. I just gave him my biggest smile and went back to my section. The usual morning regulars were arriving and I had enough to do. My cheery attitude got me more tips and that only added to my good day.
When business got slow I went with Meredith when she went for a smoke break. I checked my Nokia to see that I had two new text messages. One from Lissa and one from Dimitri. I read Lissa's first because I was nervous of what Dimitri had written. Did he not want to see me again? Was the kiss that bad? Stop it, Rose. Lissa's text said that she had arrived before time and would be at the bar in a few hours. I checked the time the text was sent. It was two hours ago! She would be here soon. After taking a deep breath, I opened Dimitri's text.
Dearest Rose,
I'd like to thank you again for last night. I really had the best time. I was hoping we could repeat the success again soon? I'm sad I won't see you tonight but I hope you have fun with Lissa.
-D
It's was so him writing such a formal text that I couldn't help but smile. My heart was close to jumping out of my chest and my fingers shook as I wrote him my answer.
I'd love to go out again. I worried I had scared you away. JI'll be busy with Lissa this weekend but I'm free Monday, Wednesday and Saturday next week?
I pressed send before I started overanalyzing my words.
"Who is he?" Meredith asked, making me jump. I had forgotten she was there. She smiled at me as she lit another cigarette.
"Who is who? I'm just texting Lissa," I lied. I wasn't sure what Dimitri and I had, or if he wanted others to know.
"If didn't know you swung that way," she smirked. I rolled my eyes.
"You got me. I have a lesbian crush on my best friend," I said and chuckled.
"You look like you're in love. I hope the guy's being good to you," she said, threw her cigarette on the ground and went inside before I could protest.
I was only done with my shift when the doors opened and a familiar blonde walked in, looking as graceful as always.
"ROSEMARIE HATHAWAY!" she shrieked and ran into my arms. I was still holding a glass so the hug was a little awkward.
"Hi Liss, it's nice to see you, too. Please don't smother me to death," I laughed and tried to put the glass down without letting go of my best friend. She gave me a last squeeze before letting me go. She looked perfect as ever with her long straight blonde hair, pale complexion and large emerald eyes.
"Oh, you're still working. I'll just sit here and order a Diet Coke," she said and sat down at a table.
"Coming right up!" I bent over to give her a last hug and picked up the glass before going back to the bar to fetch her drink.
"It's on the house." I looked up to see Hans smile at me.
"Thanks, boss. Buy why?"
"Don't question me, Rosie. When she's done with her drink, you can go. He smirked at me and went over to check on Meredith. I shrugged and went back to his office to get my things before returning to Lissa. Free drink and getting off work early? I was starting to like Hans better.
"The coke's on the house. Hans says we can leave when you're done." I gave her the coke and reached for my phone when it beeped.
"Nice guy. He probably has a thing for you."
"Hans? No! He's old. Like thirty-three or so. I-" I stopped talking when I opened the text.
"Woah, he must retire soon then. But of course you already have a lover boy. Is that him?" she asked excitedly.
"Mmmm," I said as I smilingly replied to his text.
"Oh God! Is he writing dirty things? I bet he's good at that!" She gripped my arm and shook it.
"NO! Liss, calm down. We just met! And keep your voice down!" I whispered and looked around, making sure no one had heard her.
She just took a sip of her coke and smile innocently at me, before moving to look at something behind me. I turned around and saw Christian walking towards us.
"Hey, Rose." He said and stopped.
"Hey yourself," I said as I tried to pretend I didn't understand what his eyes were trying to communicate. He might as well had yelled "introduce me!"
I smirked at him and turned to Lissa again.
"Liss, this is Christian Ozera. Chris, this is my best friend Lissa Dragomir."
They shook hands and smiled at each other. Christian had a weird look on his face.
"I've heard so much about you!" he blurted.
"Really?" Lissa said and blushed. He nodded enthusiastically.
"Rose never mentioned how beautiful you were though." Ugh.
I drank the last of Lissa's coke and slammed the empty bottle down.
"Time to go, Lissa. Say goodbye to lover boy!" I said to break them up. She didn't have time for flirting now. I pulled her up by her arm and pulled her with me.
"It was nice to meet you, Christian," she yelled over her shoulder.
We could just hear his "likewise" before the doors slammed shut behind us.
A/N: Hello. It has been a while, hasn't it? Sorry it took so long, but I've been busy and I wasn't sure how to continue the story. I will probably have more time to update now that school's almost out. If you're nice to me. Thanks for the reviews, guys! :) I'll try to have another chapter up soon. (And this time I mean it, lol.)
