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Extraordinary

Chapter 14

When I woke up from my nap, I felt stupid. I had no right to over react, I had no right to feel jealous when the man was not even mine to feel jealous about. I had no claim to him, and I was sure he probably thought I was some crazy stalker. But then again he came to the hospital when I needed him the most. He dropped everything and came to me, and he had no idea what had happened. When I woke up he was there, concerned and worried. The look of relief that crossed his eyes as he noticed I was awake was breathtaking. But why had he really been there for me? I needed to stop this inner turmoil. I was driving myself crazy, and thinking things I knew were not true.

The man asked me on a date. Being asked on a date meant the person had interest in you. I had to come to terms that someone like him could like someone like me. I was sick and tired of self conscious Rose, she was annoying and had ruled most of my life. My parents had never done much to boost my self esteem, they would hide me from friends like they were ashamed of me. And boys never gave me more than a once over. But starting today she the self conscious and low self esteem Rose was long gone. I got out of bed and walked into the bathroom. I took off all my clothes and readied myself to assess the damage. I flinched at my reflection, upset I still had the bruises. I had hoped that this had been all just a bad dream, shoulders sagged down and I started to see why no one would want me. I soon straightened myself, and looked at myself in a new light.

I was pretty. I had wonderful silky brown hair, long and flowing to my waist. I had grown it out the last two years because it had made me feel so girly. I had killer brown eyes they almost looked hazel in the light, and my tan skin was skin most girls would kill for. I was small and slender but held curves in all the right places. My chest was far from flat, my C-cup just perfect for my frame. I Rosemarie Hathaway was pretty freaken sexy. I just needed to say this more often. I really was not bad to look at. It sounded cocky but it was what I needed in this moment. My bruises would heal and I would look like my old self again. I smiled at my reflection. I could now see why someone like Dimitri would want to be around me. I wasn't bad to look at. But I had to do something to make me look as pretty as I felt.

"OK Rose you need a need wardrobe." I'm sure it sounded nothing like what it was suppose to since my throat was still burning but I had to try and say it out loud. Ugh I just wanted my throat to stop hurting. I heard a giggle from behind me and spun around.

"Am I to guess you finally noticed what everyone else has?" I looked at her confused. I knew I had not said anything else out loud. She walked towards me and grabbed my shoulders facing me back to the floor length mirror. "Rose you are beautiful, you just had to see it for yourself. And you know I am an amazing shopper." She turned on the shower and motioned for me to shower.

The shower was exactly what I had needed. My body loved the hot water, and I got out to see Lissa had laid out clothes for me. She walked in, I tried to open my mouth but she stopped me. She shook her head and looked all too motherly. She grabbed my arm and brought me to the dinning room table. She had made food. All food that would be easy for me to eat with my throat. Soup and jello. I noticed Christian had joined us and he gave me a small smile. I looked down at his hands and reached over. He was hurt and did not even let the doctors help him out, his main concern had been me.

"It's alright Rose. Totally worth it. I mean you did always say I had girlie hands, this makes them more manly." He lifted his hands up and seemed to admire them. I chuckled at this and began to eat.

I made it back to the guest room and decided to text Dimitri and try to make this better. He could explain to me what was happening and I would listen. I mean like I had said before I had no claim to him, and if I did I wanted him to let me know. He answered back quickly and we decided to meet when I could talk. I went to bed with a smile on my face. From this day on things would be getting better. I would get my explanation. I would go shopping for new clothes. This would be the start of a whole new happy Rose.

I woke up the next morning feeling even more sore then I did the day before. I could not get out of bed I groaned wondering how I was going to make it today, but my savior walked in just in time. Lissa walked in with a killer smile, and walked towards me. She extended her hand out to me and slowly helped me sit at the edge of the bed, her smile was glowing and made all negative thoughts about my body go away.

"Good morning Rose thought you would need some help." I looked her questionably and mouthed school to her. I knew she had classes and was very serious about her studies I did not want her to ruin it because of me.

"Oh don't worry about it I have never missed a class before and I only have 2 on Thursdays I'm not missing anything important. It's important to take care of you now come on shower, you stink and we are going shopping. And don't worry I have something special planned you can wear those sweats if you want."

I nodded and went to shower. Lissa had me a little curious about what she had planned. I had heard a lot about her over the top shopping sprees when I was in high school and right now I was a little worried she would do that with me. I pushed that thought aside as soon as the hot water hit my aching muscles, it was an amazing feeling. It was as if everything old Rose was washing off and underneath it all was the new and improved Rose. The moment I stepped out of the shower I would be living my life in a better way, in a positive light. And last nights texts with Dimitri made me feel a million times better. He had told me I had a right to him. I should have never let that kiss with Tasha bother me, she forced herself on him, and I could already hear him telling me he was asking her to leave and she would not listen.

After getting dressed I stepped out to the living room only it was not the living room. It had been transformed into a small clothing boutique. Lissa had really out done herself. There were racks upon rack of clothing in all different colors and all different styles. I know I should have told her this was too much, but I knew she had gone through all this trouble to make me feel better. If there was one thing I knew it was not to stop someone trying to help you, the last thing I wanted was a sad or upset Lissa. She deserved to be happy and if bringing a small clothing store to her apartment did this then I would gladly go along with this. Not that I minded, I was actually excited. I did not have to go out in public, and I would get new clothes.

"So am I to guess with that smile that you like it?" I nodded and she ushered me to the racks. "OK I know you're going to be mad. But I've already paid for like half this stuff, so pick out outfits try them on and if you like it keep it."

To this I shook my head no to, I could afford this whole room if I wanted, I still had the money I took from my father in a bank account I had not touched in years. It was suppose to be for a distant future but this would only be pocket change to what I had. I didn't want her to think she had to buy me anything but when her face turned stern I knew I was not going to win this battle, I would have to wait for one I could win.

"No, no, no Rose. I know what you are thinking. I know you can afford it, but think of it as a get well gift. Please?!" Her begging convinced me and I soon dived into trying on outfits.

A lady named Marie was there to help with all my needs, and even put outfits together for me. I fell in love with all of it, everything was girlie yet comfortable. After about 2 hours I found myself with about 20 new outfits, 10 pairs of shoes, and matching costume jewelry. Lissa even had gotten herself a few things and soon we were both in new outfits modeling up and down the hall. I felt like a real 19 year old spending time with her best friend. This thought brought tears to my eyes and I pulled Lissa into a big tight hug. One that she gladly returned, and soon she was bawling her eyes out.

"OH Rose I'm sorry but I have not been this happy in so long. You and Christian have been the best thing to happen to me in years. I feel like I have known you forever, you're like the sister I never had. Thank you so much!" It was now that I wish my voice would come back to me, I wanted to tell her I felt the same way, so I had to convey it through my eyes, I think she understood because she started sobbing and hugging me tighter.

After the boutique was cleared there was a knock on the door and Lissa ran into the now put back together living room. She had a board in her hands and I soon noticed it was a white board with a marker. I smiled at her, it was so thoughtful of her to get me this so I could communicate with her and my brother. I was about to write something down when Lissa's phone started to ring. She picked it up and gave me a weary smile.

"Hmm hello." Silence while the other person talked

"Oh yes, she's doing much better." She looked like she was doing something wrong so I walked towards her.

"Umm yea." She looked over and saw how close I was and stepped away. I wrote on my board who? And she bit her bottom lip. I urged her to tell me and soon she gave in, she told the person to hold on and put her hand over the receiver.

"It's Dimitri. I gave him my number so he could check up on you. I'm sorry I'll hang up." I shook my head and urged her to give me the phone. She reluctantly handed it over.

"Hhh...e...lo." I was hoping it would come out better but Dimitri immediately knew it was me.

"Roza, I'm sorry I know we said we would talk some other time, and you told me not to worry, but I just had to make sure you were doing fine today." I gave the phone to Lissa and began to write on my board.

"Hey Dimitri it's Lissa, you know since she can't talk. Umm yea I got her a white board she's writing. Umm she says it's OK and she's glad you called. Actually she said she would like to see you even though she cannot talk. Umm yea hold on she's writing more. Oh ok she says she cannot wait to see you. And even though she cannot talk she will let everything be explained." She started to listen to what to said and was nodding her head along. I widened my eyes and waved my hands in front of her face wanting to know what he said.

"Here let him tell you." She handed me the phone and I turned away.

"Roza? Umm yea OK... I was wondering if maybe you still wanted me to cook you dinner on Saturday. I will find something you can eat. I can explain it all. And we can make this all better." I smiled handed the phone to Lissa and mouthed yes. She told him I wanted to, and they exchanged a few more words and hung up.

"He said he would pick you up here, at 3 just like he planned. Rose this is great, I'm glad you gave him a chance. I know he really cares, he's been so worried about you."

I could only hope everything would end up great. I was worried about what he was going to say. I mean if this was about Tasha he could just try and beg me over the phone, but he had been so set about telling me in person. Could he possibly have something big to tell me? I couldn't help to be a little nervous about both just a date with him, and what he had to say. Something told me this coming date was going to change everything and I was not sure if I should be excited or scared.

Lissa and I hung out for the rest of the day. Just lounging and talking, well she talked I wrote. She cooked me my meals, gave me my medicines and by the time bedtime came I felt so much better. My throat was feeling better and I felt great. I had a new wardrobe, a new outlook on life, and a date with Dimitri. Yes I was scared, but what was the worse that could happen?

Squeals! The date the date, the official date is coming up! What do you think? Will it go well? Will Dimitri win her over with the truth? And what do you think about this new and improved Rose? Review and I will update fast!