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And rose can't smell or know its Dimitri because he's hidden and because she cut him off when she found out he didn't believe her.
Also I know I didn't put in that they were married, but I wanted to put that in. I'm sorry if I confused you.
VA belongs to Richelle Mead.
Chapter 13
Dpov:
I walked off from the hospital and wandered throughout court. Her face told me everything. When I came back to make sure for sure, she was wrapped up in his arms, sleeping. Their backs were facing me and his hands were on her stomach. That told me everything. When I walked out of the room, I felt her cut me off. I wasn't able to get back in. I got my stuff and moved out to the far side of court. I watched her secretly, watching everyone comfort her. I rolled my eyes at that, no matter what, they would be with her. I was thankful for that. You never know if Alek would leave her, I doubt it though. But I wasn't sure he was staying, I mean he did have a mate.
I sighed as I went through my thoughts.
It pained me, knowing my wife had another man's child. I knew she didn't love him. Hell, he didn't love her. Well he thought he did. I remember the crush he had on her at camp. I watched her, making sure she was safe. She cheated on me, but I still cared for her. My days became bitter and so did I.
Where I now lived, there was a bar across the street. I would drink my sorrows away, on my days off. The bartender knows me, his name's Mike. We became friends, but he disapproves my actions. He knows my story and he gets what I'm going through. He went through the same. He cuts off my drinks and gives me a limit. I'm starting to regain my old self back. Well part of it. I only drink once in a while, but I go there just to be there.
He got me out of the habit. He even knows about me being a wolf. I sort of told him when I was drunk. He didn't believe me until today. He was at the trial. He knew I was her guard for the time when she was locked up. I watched her as she put our names on the cell. I saw how the kids kicked. I got drunk that night. I would have loved it, being their father. But I knew it wasn't possible. Genes are too complicated.
I sighed and looked up. Mike was serving a couple of girls a drink. He came back to me when the customers died down a little.
It was quiet between us.
He slammed down his hands unexpectedly.
I looked up, startled.
"Why didn't you defend her?!" he yelled at me. Some people looked our way and he led me to the storage room, behind the bar. It was full of liquor, but he made it his own personal lounge. We sat down.
"Why didn't you stand up for her? I know you still love her."
I dropped my head into my hands. "It's complicated." I said, my words muffled by my hands.
I could sense his eyes on me, taking in my ragged appearance.
"Why don't you divorce her?" he said, after a long silence.
My head snapped up. I thought about it.
"If she wants it," I said slowly, "then I'll give it to her."
I heard her talking to Alek about the divorce. It will only be a matter of time.
He gave me a sympathetic smile. I smiled at him. Well tried. It came out more of a grimace.
We walked out and he went back to his post while I sat on a stool.
I looked up just in time to see Abe Mazur walk in and towards me. I tensed up and sat up.
"Hello, sir." I shook hands with him. He had a grave expression on. I swallowed.
"You can call me Abe, how many times do I have to tell you?"
I gave him a nervous laugh and shrugged.
He sat next to me and put his briefcase on the counter. He sighed and buried his face on his hands.
He sat up abruptly and faced me.
"Dimitri, I've known you for a long time. I know you're a good man and I respect you and my daughter's wishes. And I respect your decision. I just hope you make the right one."
I studied his face. He looked worn out.
"How's rose?" I asked, impatiently.
"She's as good as she can be." He picked his words carefully.
I nodded and sighed.
"Look son, I don't have anything against you. I don't like how you distrust her, but since she's not fighting, I'm leaving it at that."
I nodded slowly. Mike came over and gave a glass of whiskey. Abe raised an eyebrow at me when he walked away. I shrugged, not meeting his eyes.
"Janine is too angry to see you, so be grateful it was me." I chuckled.
It dried out quickly thought.
"Why are you really here?" I asked, getting to the point.
He chuckled, thought it was lifeless.
"I came here because of rose." He stated. I tensed up.
He opened the briefcase and took out some papers. He read over a few of them and then handed me some forms. He gave me a pen and looked straight at me.
I looked down. And in black bold letters, it read:
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Divorce papers. I looked up at him, not really believing it. Abe looked away.
"Does she really want them?" I asked, in a shaky voice.
He looked up, a gleam of anger in his voice.
"Yes she does." He said in a strained voice. "She hasn't seen you in almost 6 months, what did you expect? She thinks you don't want her anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if she left."
Those words were a stab at my heart. I sighed shakily and signed the papers. I dropped the pen.
All that was needed was her signature.
It's a good thing she hasn't changed her name yet.
A failed marriage. With the woman I loved.
Abe collected the papers and left while I sat there frozen.
He turned and said, "Remember, it's genetic."
What did that mean?
Mike came over.
Before he could open his mouth, I said, "Get me a bottle of vodka and a shot."
He glared at me and slammed the things on the counter. He walked away to serve the other customers. That night I spent my night away drinking.
I walked back to my room, well stumbled, and broke down. When I woke up, my room was trashed and I had a bad hangover. I stepped into the shower, letting the water wake me up.
I wouldn't be surprised if she left.
Those words kept going through my head. She is leaving. That's for sure. She always does and I wouldn't blame her if she did. Too much has happened and changed. She would want a fresh start.
And so would I.
I popped a few pills and went to the phone after my shower.
I dialed a number that I knew for a long time.
"Privet?" Her voice rung through. I smiled.
"I'm coming home,"
I heard a gasp through the phone.
"Dimka?"
"Hello mama." I smiled as I heard her screaming and my other sisters. They knew about the situation. I'm in for a long talk with them. I bought a ticket for Russia for next week's flight. I'm resigning. There's nothing here for me that court can offer.
Rpov:
I walked back to my room, my eyes red and puffy. I sniffed and stared at the ground while I walked to Damien's office. Everyone stared, but I held my head high. They all backed away as I came closer and looked away when I turned.
I rolled my eyes, cowards.
I knocked quietly and Damien answered, his face filled concern.
I smiled weakly at him. He let me in. I had enough tears. I sat down while he went through my folder and did something on a machine.
"Can I get surgery so I can't cry anymore?" I asked, randomly.
He paused and laughed. I smiled.
He shook his head and rolled his eyes at me.
He walked over and gave me a folder. He urged me to open it and I did. I gasped as I held up the pictures. My baby boys. I was silently crying. I turned to him.
"I want you to keep one." He grinned and hugged me. I handed him the picture and he puts it on his desk.
I walk out and towards my room. I'm leaving tomorrow. I walk in and see Lissa. We hug and she helps me pack. She knew I came from Damien's office and she was bouncing, waiting to know what they were.
After a few hours, I put her out of her misery.
I chuckled. She looks up, a question in her eyes.
I laughed. "Buy blue balloons Lissa."
Her eyes widened and she squealed. She jumped me. I caught her and laughed while she screamed and jumped. I handed her the sonogram. She was beaming like crazy as she admired it.
"So, what does the godmother think?" I asked. I probably shouldn't have laid it on her too fast.
I'm sure I'm going to be deaf. She was excited that's for sure. I'm thinking on the godfather, but I don't know yet. We finished packing and Eddie came in with his luggage. I raise an eyebrow at him.
"I'm coming with you, don't even argue." I closed my mouth and huffed. Lissa left, promising to be on the runway tomorrow. Eddie stayed and slept over at my room. I was glad Eddie was coming, but I didn't want him to. I need someone to take care of Lissa.
"She has the best guardians there are, rose. She'll be fine." He assured. I went to sleep, self assured.
I woke up at the alarm and slowly opened my eyes. I ignored Eddie, he knew my mood swings and I'm not great in the morning. I slammed the bathroom door and took a shower. I cried for the last time, for everyone and everything. I sighed and changed. Stupid hormones.
I walked out and Eddie wasn't there. I knew he was at the runway already. Before I left, he came back.
"Ready to go?" I turned and looked around my room for the last time. I looked at him and nodded.
It took us almost half an hour to get there. I kept bitching and I had to stop since I was pregnant and about to blow.
Eddie just ended up carrying me. He was huffing when we got there. I rolled my eyes and he set me down.
"I'm pregnant." I snapped at him before he could complain. Everyone was there. Except Alek. He disappeared again when I went to Damien's office. He'll show up later.
I hugged everyone. I don't like goodbye. So I made it short. They were coming to visit anyways.
My mom and dad were there too. They were on their way to turkey. I perked up.
I looked at them hopefully and they laughed and nodded.
"Change of plans, Edison." I yelled. "We're having a few stops on the way." He looked confused, but nodded.
"I'll call you when we get there."
"At every stop." She corrected. I rolled my eyes and nodded. We boarded the plane. I looked down at my wedding ring. I took it off as I entered the plane. Everyone could see what I was doing as I looked out towards court. Waved goodbye at them and went to my seat. Just before the plane took off, I saw Dimitri. He was by the gate, hidden from everyone. I looked away from his pained expression and we headed off. We stopped by Russia first. My dad had an estate there and Eddie's mouth dropped as he saw it. I laughed at his expression. My mother and I shrugged, we've seen this before, and that's for sure.
Abe loved living in style. It was creepy at the same time, since he looked like a mobster.
A week later, I had my kids. Damien flew in and they rushed me to a hospital. They were freaking out until I told them to shut it. Damien chuckled and wheeled me to a room. They let him do the procedure, since I threatened them. What can I say, I'm scary. Especially with my new Turkish accent. I learned to speak it, now I'm learning Russian.
"Eddie!" I yelled. I sighed, I wanted my ice cream!
"Eddie," I dragged out, whining, my voice getting louder.
"EDDIE!" I shrieked.
I heard something crash and Eddie cursing.
"I'm going!"
"Don't you dare yell at me?"
"Don't yell at me back!"
I stood up as he entered the living room with the tub and 2 spoons.
"I'm not yelling!" I shouted, feeling my face turn red. I heard a splash and I looked down. Eddie looked amused and leaned against the doorway.
"You need to calm down. Hathaway. Look, you took a piss in the living from the stress. I'm sure a vein was going to pop.
Wait a minute. I didn't pee, its water. I looked up at him as he broke out laughing. I looked at him like he was stupid. His laughter died down when he noticed my look.
"It's my water, you idiot." I said, sitting down on the couch and slipped on my shoes.
"Oh," he said, relaxing against the couch. I looked at my nails and chipped off the nail polish, waiting for it to hit.
"Ohmigod!" Eddie screamed and ran for the bag, slipping on the water. He slid across the room and crashed against the wall. He slid down and groaned. Damien walked into the house.
"Rose!"
"Damien!" I let him come to me. I was not about to get up and sit back down.
He stopped just a foot from the puddle. He looked at it and slowly looked up. He looked at me then at Eddie. He sighed and yanked Eddie up, while grabbing the baby bag.
He walked over and hoisted me up. Eddie was dazed and walked outside to get the car. I sighed, bored out of my mind as drove to the hospital, Eddie anxiously looking at me and fidgeting.
"I'm bored." I whined.
Damien's eyes snapped back to me incredulously. He rolled his eyes.
I huffed and looked out the window.
This was not the way I wanted to see Russia. I gasped as the babies kicked.
"Ouch." I rubbed the spot.
Eddie shot up.
"Are you okay? Do you need anything? Can you walk? Do you want a wheel chair? Want me to get your room?" questions shot out of his mouth.
I pushed him down as we got out of the car.
"I'm fine, damn."
He got up and grabbed my arm, carrying some of my weight on his side.
We walked inside and Damien tried to get a nurse's attention as she talked on the phone enthusiastically, talking about her future plans.
I rolled my eyes and slammed my hand on the receiver, ending the call and pulling the wire out.
Her eyes snapped up, glaring at me.
"What the hell are you doing? There can be an important call coming and you are going to be responsible."
I rolled my eyes and gave her a glare. She quieted down and stared at me with wide eyes.
"Yes, I'm sure planning to go on a getaway being a whore and fucking a married man is soooo life threatening. Can I get a room please? I'm in fucking labor!" I shrieked at her. I screamed the last part. People turned to stare and I raised my arm, silently asking 'what?'
Her jaw was wide open and with shaky hands she got a room and a wheel chair.
"How hard was that?" I spat at her.
She glared.
"Don't even start, you know I will win." She rolled her eyes and gave me forms to fill out.
I narrowed my eyes and Eddie took them before I would throw it at her. She gave him a wink and he smiled politely and turned away with a disgusted expression and silently said 'no.'
I chuckled.
"One more thing, he delivering." The nurse looked up at Damien.
"You can't do that without working here." She said. "It's policy. And I'm not sure if he even is a doctor."
"Yes, because I'm going to get a moron to deliver my kids." I said sarcastically.
I sucked in a breath as a contraction hit.
She smirked. "I'll see what I can do." Damien rolled me away before I could get my hands on her.
I huffed, glaring at the ground. I grit my teeth and hold my stomach as another one hit.
I leaned back, panting.
The nurse and doctor came in a few minutes later and checked Damien's papers. They Okayed it and let him proceed, letting another nurse help him.
Apparently I'm only going to pay for the room.
The nurse walked in. she was pretty, black hair, golden eyes, and tan skin.
Her name was Veronika.
Damien flat out stared at her. We smirked at each other.
"Damien!" I snapped. He snapped out of it. He cleared his throat.
"Давайте начнем." Let's get started then.
I was confused. What did he say? He turned to me.
"She doesn't speak English."
My mouth formed and 'O' and nodded.
Eddie's phoned rang. He was pale and was fidgeting.
He snapped up and answered.
"H-hello?" he stuttered and cleared his throat.
"We're at the hospital."
"No, well I don't know!"
He was panicky. Great, he's going to get my parents panicked too.
I groaned and leaned my head back as he hanged up.
"Thanks a lot." I muttered.
An hour later, I was sweating and screaming. My parents burst in with smiles on their faces.
Why are they so happy? I growled at them and they bit their lips.
"It's normal." Damien said, without looking up.
They nodded and sat down.
Veronika came in.
"Please tell me you have drugs," I panted. Damien translated and she laughed and nodded.
"Thank you!"
I winced as the needle went in. I shuddered and in a matter of minutes the drugs kicked in.
I sighed and relaxed. Everyone was tense and they relaxed once I did. Damien checked me and smiled. Why is everyone so happy?!
I growled at him.
"You're ready."
I relaxed and took deep breathes.
"Okay rose, on the count of 3, you push." I nodded.
"I, 2, 3!" and pushed. It was fucking painful!
I crushed my father's and eddies' hands. They winced.
"Argh!"
I felt Abe chuckle. I clutched his hand harder.
"You won't be laughing once you push a kid out of your fucking vagina!" I screamed at him. He paled and looked green, looking away. I smirked and pushed. Janine was recording it. I rolled my eyes. I don't think I would want to remember this.
"I see a head, one more rose." He encouraged.
Veronika was reassuring me, well I think since I couldn't understand her.
"I don't know what you're saying!" I gritted out. She just smiled.
I relaxed against the bed and panted. I looked up, silence filled the room. I panicked.
"Damien!"
"Shh." We waited a few seconds. A cry rang out. We sighed in relief. I cried, taking my baby in my arms.
I laughed. Veronika grabbed him gently.
"No..." I trailed off, reaching out for him.
"You have one more to go, you can see him later," he comforted me. I relaxed and started pushing.
"Just a few more." He reassured.
I screamed as I pushed with all my might. I felt sweat tickle down my face. I panted and I could see Damien clean him up as my baby cried. My mother got closer and got Eddie just in time as he threw up in a nearby trashcan. I laughed, crying. Veronika brought in my babies.
"They are going to be great pups." She said, with a smile. She tried speaking English for me, I smiled gratefully. She has a strong accent.
I tensed, how did she know? Did Damien tell her?
I looked up into her eyes and watched her golden eyes turn to hazel eyes.
I gasped. She smiled.
"Better pick names." She said and silently walked out.
She's one of us.
I smiled. Maybe she can help me out; it'll work out for everyone. She can teach me Russian, I can teach her English, and Damien can get a girl. I smirked.
I looked down at my babies.
Their wide eyes stared into mine. They had Dmitri's eyes and hair. It was fair, half of me and half of Dimitri. I wonder whose attitude they're going to have.
I set those thoughts aside, I want them to have Turkish and Russian names, where they are from I also wanted to give one of them a Turkish name. I sat there, pondering.
I looked down at one. Luka Asil Hathaway.
I looked at my other one.
Aiden Mason Hathaway.
I looked up as Lissa came in.
"Lissa!" I was shocked, "you came?"
"Of course!" she said, shocked.
I rolled my eyes and she looked at me hopefully. Janine and Abe walked in.
"Oh," my mother gasped.
I smiled.
"Meet your grandparents," I cooed at them softly.
"Mom, dad, this is Luka Asil Hathaway." My dad beamed at the name 'Asil.' It's Turkish. I handed him to my mom.
"And this is Aiden Mason Hathaway." Now my mother smiled at 'Aiden.'
I rolled my eyes and smiled.
Lissa grabbed Aiden gently as the rest came in. Veronika gave me the papers that hold their birth certificate. They just needed my signature, their names, and their father's name.
I told her their names and she wrote them down to get them printed. She came back and I signed them. I left the father's name blank. I contemplated using his last name, but decided against them. Why would my kids keep his name when he doesn't want them?
She didn't ask any questions. She set them down.
"How do you like it here?" I asked, setting my plan.
She raised an eyebrow as Damien translated.
I narrowed my eyes. How come everyone could do that! Grr.
"Why?" Damien translating.
"I was wondering if you could help me, among other things."
I saw her thinking about it and the nurse that was a bitch came in.
"I need the certificates," she said flatly, examining her nails.
"And I need you fired, but hey! That could happen." I said, drily.
She huffed and snatched the certificates out of veronica's hands and walked out. We glared at the door and went back to Veronika.
She nodded, smiling a relieved smiled.
I laughed.
"I would do the same if I were you to get away from that." I said.
I left 3 days later; the babies are healthy, with Veronika.
I sighed and leaned back in my chair,
"How about a break?" I asked Veronika in Russian, testing out the words.
Veronika smiled at me, but it had a slight grimace. I laughed and lightly punched her.
"I know it needs work." I told her in English.
She just smiled and nodded.
"That's not fair; I tried it you should too." I whined, poking her.
She laughed. "Fine, let's take a break." I smiled, it was okay, she just needs to get the pronunciation right, but her accent doesn't affect her.
I smiled, it was early, but we wanted to practice. We're going out all day, seeing as today Lissa and Christian leave. They didn't say anything about Dimitri and I was glad for that.
Chris came in, going straight to the kitchen as we stood up.
I walked up to him, centimeters away from his face. His eyes widened and he froze. I changed my eyes to shining silver, with ice blue surrounding it. He tensed.
"Boo!" I jumped at him.
He screamed and fell back, grasping the counter.
Veronika and I busted out laughing. We clutched each other's shoulders as tears fell down our faces.
I wiped one off my face as Chris lay there panting and glaring at me.
I laughed. Veronika was teaching me a few things.
We can't age. And wolves that are born grow up really quick. My boys are a week old, but they look a month old. They're upstairs sleeping right now.
I glanced towards the clock.
8:06 am.
They'll wake up in an hour.
Another thing is that we can't age. I hate that part, I could grow old and I'll watch everyone else die. I shook it off; I don't want to think that right now.
Lissa walked in, along with Eddie. He went straight to the coffee. He walked over to the table and sat down. He sighed happily as he took a sip. We stared at him, silence filling the room.
I cut it off, "you look like shit." I said bluntly.
"Thanks," he said, sarcastically. Like me, he wasn't a morning person.
We went to get ready after breakfast. The twins slept in and when I came out of the shower, they were stirring.
I walked over to Luka, who was awake and staring at the ceiling, talking gibberish.
I laughed as he crooned. He grabbed a strand of my hair as I laid him on the table. I quickly changed his clothes and diaper. I smiled at him and put him in his crib.
I walked over to Aiden, he was making bubble noises. I laughed and tickled his tummy. He squealed and it was the cutest thing I've ever heard.
I ran out of the room.
"Lissa! Veronika!" I yelled excitedly.
They ran up the stairs, panting. My mom came in with a camera, already recording.
I stared at her, mouth opened.
She rolled her eyes. "I thought something excited happened!"
I laughed and walked over to aiden. I tickled his tummy again and he squealed and giggled and squirmed, trying to get out of my hold.
I laughed and the others 'awed'.
Lissa grabbed luka and the two boys smacked each other playfully. We laughed and keot watching them and recording them. I sighed and leaned over the crib. I wished he was here. I sighed and pushed the thought aside, going back to my kids.
I smiled. My two boys.
Please review! I'll update as soon as I can and on 'Stranded'. This story is almost over and it'll have a sequel.