Chapter Eleven.

I almost forgot to post this update with all my thoughts about my exam later today. Luckily I remembered as I was getting into bed, so here it is! Enjoy!


"Ivan!"

He laughed from the front room, and then continued to ignore me.

"Ivan! Get over here or I swear I won't make dinner for a mo-" He was by the front door before I'd even finished making my threat.

"What the hell is this?" I pointed to the thick card I'd just opened, covered in elegant flowing script while he adopted his 'duh' face.

"It's an invite. People use them to-"

"I know what it is and why it's used! Don't be a smartass. Why am I invited to Priscilla Voda's Annual 'Fundraiser'? You know I hate those things!" My voice was a whine. "It's tonight! And I don't have – or want – a date. You know how naggy she gets when people turn up without… a… partner…" My words slowed and trailed off at the glint in his eyes.

Deep breaths, Dimitri. Don't kill your best friend. Don't kill your best friend. Don't kill your best friend.

"You set this up, didn't you?" He grinned and I groaned. "You're an ass, and I hate you."

"No you don't, and you're gonna love me even more after you find out who your date is." I eyed him for a moment, and then horror covered my features as I realised why he was so happy about it.

"You son of a-"

"You love my mum, so don't say that… Comrade."

"Fu-"

He mock slapped me. "Watch your mouth or I'll wash it out with soap and water. Now go and get ready. Your date will be here in half an hour. And she's going to look sexy as hell, so you better not let her down."


"He's throwing a strop. One minute."

Ivan's voice was apologetic and giggles sounded down the hallway as Ivan stomped towards my bedroom and slammed the door open and shut before entering.

"Get your ass up."

I groaned in protest into my pillow and clutched at the headboard as he tugged on my ankles.

"I'm not going, Ivan! Go away!"

"No!" His voice was a grunt as he tried to pull me off of the bed. "Rose is here to escort you and she looks h- really nice. It's not polite to keep a lady waiting, Dimitri."

"She's not a lady. She's an evil bully."

"That's not a very nice thing to say, even if it is mumbled into your pillow." Feminine laughter sounded inside of my room and my head snapped up towards the sound.

Woah.

"I told you she looked good."

Good was an understatement. She looked beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, sexy… Heat flooded my cheeks as Ivan burst into laughter and Rose giggled, and I realised that I'd spoken my thoughts out loud.

"I think you can deal with him, Rose. I highly doubt that he wouldn't want to escort such a stunning and sexy lady to a fundraiser like this. You might even be able to find some more sponsors or people to invest in your cause."

I sighed heavily at the underlying blackmail, and slowly stood up. "You owe me big for this."

He laughed and slipped out of the door. "No, Rose does. Maybe she can repay you in a more… beneficial way."


Please keep your fingers crossed for me and send me some good luck for my exam! If it goes well I'll update again afterwards, so you'll get two updates in one day, rather than just one! :)