Fair Warning: We time jumped again! Sorry!

Welcome back everyone! I have missed you all. So here we have it, Part 3. The end of Run Home, Comrade is near. I plan to have another 14 chapters in this one as well, but it may vary depending on some scenes that will be cut if you all decide you don't want to see them played out.

I have enjoyed writing this and taking this journey with all of you, I am so thankful to everyone who has reviewed, Favorited and followed. You really are the best.

I also just made a Facebook page, it will hold pictures for the places and outfits used in this part. I will also start posting updates to that.

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Now, as always, I do not own VA, only a few of the new characters and the plot.


Part 3: Chapter 1: I Loved Her First

RPOV

I was getting married today.

We were in San Antonio at the Canyon Springs Golf Club. The venue was absolutely beautiful. The ceremony itself would be held outdoors, with a waterfall in the background, a freaking waterfall guys! White folding chairs were lined up in ten rows of six on either side of the aisle. The leaves had all turned to a gorgeous orange and yellow color with autumn in full force now. The grass was a pristine green and so soft you could sleep on it. The reception would be inside the grand hall. It was a cobblestone building, with dark marble flooring and a dozen chandeliers hanging from the timber rafters. Twenty round tables sat along the back and sides of the room, a long table at the front for the bridal party, leaving the center open for dancing. Each table had a carnation and lily centerpiece in the middle, with our monogram "Belikov" glasses for each guest, surrounding them.

Walking in here this morning, I was speechless. We had been engaged for a over a year, and today, I would marry my best friend. I couldn't imagine a better place, or person to be sharing this with. Walking around, looking at all the wedding favors laid out, the guest "book" and the pictures of Dimitri and I, I thought back to the night he proposed and smiled.

**Flashback**

"Roza, Will you do me the extraordinary honor of becoming my wife, so everyone in the world will know I belong to you, only you, forever."

I didn't say anything, I couldn't. I stared at him for what seemed like forever.

"Rose?" He was waiting for an answer. I saw the worry and fear start to show on his face, did he really think I would say no. Probably not, but he expected me to say something, I just couldn't.

I nodded my head, ever so slowly, his smile returned and grew to the size of Texas.

"Really?", he wanted to make sure, I nodded faster.

He jumped to his feet, yelling at the top of his lungs, "She said, YES!"

Fireworks started to go off around the stadium. Wow, he really went all out. I was so focused on the display above me, I didn't notice he was no longer standing in front of me on the other side of the fence. I turned just in time, hearing the metal of his cleats pounding the ground. He picked me up twirling me around in circles. Everyone around us was hollering and clapping. Olena and his sisters were crying and Lissa was jumping up and down. The guys, being guys, just smiled.

"YA lyublyu tebya, Roza."

"As I love you, Comrade. That was amazing by the way, the song, the fireworks, you."

"Only the best for you, Roza. It was your Dad's idea on the fireworks, though."

Oh Baba, I looked over and saw him standing with Pavel, still in the dugout, crying. I have never seen my father cry, ever. I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist.

"Congratulations, Kizim. You have grown up too fast on me." he placed a gentle kiss to my forehead, "I love you so much, Rosemarie."

"I loved you first, you know that right, and I will always be your little girl, Baba." I said, squeezing him tighter.

**End Flashback**

"Rose….Rose…..Rosemarie!" Lissa was trying to get my attention, I was so lost in my running thoughts, I couldn't be bothered. "Rose, are you hearing anything I have said?"

"No, sorry."

"I was saying we need to get your hair started, we only have five hours left before you walk the aisle."

The ceremony would start at four pm, Dimitri and I would take our leave at nine. We had to drive to Galveston in the morning, so we would stay at our hotel here, then leave early in the morning for our honeymoon. We were taking a cruise to the Caribbean Islands.

I walked into the bridle room, my dress hung from the door, with the bridesmaids next to it on the wall. I sat down and let Lissa work on my hair, Vika was starting on my makeup and Olena was running around grabbing last minute items.

Watching Olena doing all the things my mother should be here doing, broke my heart. I couldn't help the tears that started to well in my eyes.

"Roza, why are you crying?" Vika asked.

Lissa stopped working on my hair and grabbed a tissue, dabbing at my eyes. Olena came over to join them in front of me.

"My mom should be here. She is supposed to be doing this with me." I spoke so low, my heart was breaking all over again.

"You know she would have loved to be here. Just remember she is watching from above and is right beside you the whole time." Olena said.

"I know, it's just not the same. I want my mommy." I was fully crying by this point, my makeup running down my face. Olena sat and held me, whispering in Russian like Dimitri always does when I am upset.

Mom died last November. Turns out, she had cancer that was affecting her brain and never knew. By the time it was discovered, she only had a few months left. She came to live with all of us in Nashville and passed at home. We talked a lot in those last few months, she told me all the things I was longing to hear. We spent so much time fighting and avoiding each other, now she is gone and I would do anything to have her back.

"Rosemarie? Lissa said you needed me."

I ran into my father's arms, burying my face into his chest.

"It's okay, Kizim, I miss her, too." He rocked me back and forth, "Do you want me to get Dimitri?"

"No, I don't want to see him before the wedding. I will be okay, I just needed to let it out."

"Okay, go wash your face and let them finish getting you ready. I love you, Kiz." He kissed my hair.

"Love you, too, Baba, thank you."

I went into the bathroom and took a good look at myself. My makeup was running and my eyes were puffy, this is not a good look for today. I washed up and went back to letting Lissa and Vika work on me again.

Four more hours.


DPOV

I was a nervous wreck. I am getting married today.

The last year had passed so quickly. It felt like just yesterday I was singing to her on the field, asking her to marry me. Now, it was time to walk the aisle. I would have Chris and Ivan by my side, like always, but I was still freaking out. What if she doesn't show, or changes her mind and wants to push it back. Abe has the enough money that they could loose every dime spent here and still throw another wedding twice as big. Then my worst fear, what if I turn out like my father? He was a horrible husband, would I be?

"D, can you help me with these stupid buttons, my fingers don't want to work today." Chris asked gesturing to his wrist, pulling me out of my inner battles.

The groomsmen, as well as Abe and Pavel, wore dark charcoal grey suits with white button downs and a royal purple vest and tie. I would be in the traditional black and white tux. Rose said she always wondered how I would look in one.

We had about four hours before we were do to be at the altar. I couldn't wait to see Rose in her gown. My mother and sisters assured me, I was going to fall to my knees. As I was helping Christian with his sleeve buttons, when Lissa came knocking on the door.

"Liss, what's wrong?" Chris asked.

"I need Abe, now."

"Lissa, what's going on, is Rose okay?" I asked, now I was freaking out more.

She didn't answer, she took off, Abe in tow for the bridal room. I started to panic, what could be wrong, why did Lissa look so upset? I was pacing the room until Abe got back.

"What is wrong, is she okay? Did she change…" he cut me off, holding up his hand.

"She misses her mom, she wants her here." his voice was dripping in sadness and pain.

I should have known, today would be hard for her without Janine here. No matter how rough their relationship was, she always dreamed of both her parents being here. I gave Abe a nod of acknowledgement and walked back over to help Christian again.

"Dimitri, where is my tie?" Abe asked, took him long enough to realize it wasn't in there.

I grabbed the small box from the table. "This is from Rose."

He opened it to see a purple silk tie, with special stitching on the inside. "Baba, I loved you first. 09.13.2017" I could see the tears building and handed him another box.

"Now you will need this." I had bought him a purple handkerchief to go with his suit, since he seems to be the only man who still wears them. I also had it stitched with our wedding date and "Father of the Bride".

"Thank you, Dimitri. I have something for you as well, but you can not open it until I leave to get Rose." He handed me an envelope.

"I am not going to find another credit card and full service resort receipts in here am I?"

"No, not this time." he chuckled.

I put the envelope on the dressing table and went to get my suit on. We had the Grooms pictures coming up soon.

Three more hours.


RPOV

My hair and makeup was now done, and the photographer was about to start doing the dress pictures. Everything from me putting it on, to posing with my bridesmaids. I never want to have another picture taken after today.

I stood in front of the full length mirror, wearing only my strapless lace bra and matching thong, with my garter on my left thigh. Lissa and Vika were getting my dress down from the door. It was a floor length chiffon gown, with a draped bodice, a little crystal detail at my hip and a cascading skirt, a short train flowed out behind me. I stepped into it and Olena came over to lace up the back, while Liss and Vika helped me hold it up in place.

Olena walked over to the vanity and grabbed a velvet box, "This was my mother's, I want you to have it."

I looked to Vika, she simply smiled, opening the box, I found a beautiful necklace. It had to be old, but looked brand new. It had Swarovski crystals on a light chain, flowing into a Y-shape. Olena took it out of the box and put it on me. It hung right above my bust, it was perfect.

"Thank you.", I choked out. It was all I could manage right now without crying again.

I helped the girls and Olena into their dresses. Liss and Vika would be wearing strapless royal purple, knee length gowns. Olena had a floor length royal purple dress with a dark charcoal grey ribbon on the waist, matching my father's suit.

With pictures now done, we only had to wait for the service to begin.

One more hour.


"Kiz, it's time to go." Dad said as he walked into the room. He looked like he was ready to fall to his knees and cry.

I still stood before the mirror, looking at the woman staring back at me. I never planned on being married before my twentieth birthday, but I am glad we are getting it done and over with. The longer we waited, the more time we had to back out. Not that I wanted to, I was sure Dimitri wouldn't either, but I just wanted to make it official.

"You are absolutely gorgeous, your mother would have been so proud."

He stood behind me, I looked at him through the mirror.

"I really wish she was here." I was trying my hardest not to let the tears fall.

"You know she is. Now, there is a very impatient man waiting at the altar for you. Are you ready?"

"As I'll ever be. You?"

"Not in the slightest."


DPOV

Abe had just left to go and get Roza, I looked at the envelope he had given me. Sitting down, I took a deep breath before opening it.

Dimitri, First, I want you to know I am extremely proud of you. You have grown into an extraordinary young man. I watch the way the team follows you, you are a born leader and will amount to great things. Second, I realized something the night Janine left, after graduation, you went to Rose. She no longer needs me, she has you now. Well, I guess she has always had you, but she isn't my little girl anymore. Please take care of her. I am trusting you with the most precious thing I have, guard her with your life. Third, know that one day, you will feel how I do. One day, you will understand what it is like to watch your children grow their wings and fly. Cherish every moment you have, because one day you will wake up and it will be gone. Take it from an Old Man who has made many mistakes in his life, when you have everything you could ever wish for around you, make sure the most important is always by your side. Lastly, I want you to know, although I am not ready to walk her down the aisle, I am glad you are the man at the end. Welcome to the family, I love you, Son. - Zemy

A tear drop hit the page, Abe has never been so open like this with me. Sure he has told me before that he was proud of me, or he was glad that I was the one Rose had chosen, but nothing like this.

I stood up and wiped my face, I would do everything to be the man he knows I can be. The man his daughter deserves. I placed the letter in my suitcase and made my way to the altar.

The music started and the bridal party made their entrance. Ivan and Vika came out first, followed by Chris and Lissa. Paul and Katya walked down after that, Katya throwing flowers everywhere, Paul was holding the ring pillow. Zoya was next, holding a sign that said "Uncle Dimka, here comes your Roza." I smiled so wide as I looked a my niece, she was beautiful in her little white sun dress. She came up to me and gave me a hug around my legs before taking her seat next to her Mama. The song changed, "Stealing Cinderella" came through the speakers and everyone stood.

I however, did indeed, fall to my knees. My Roza walked out into the open courtyard, she was breathtaking. The dress she had chosen fit her so well, she looked like Royalty. My eyes locked onto hers and followed her movement down the aisle. When she came to stand in front of me, I was frozen. I took in all of her before me. Her hair fell in loose curls down her back and shoulders, my grandmother's necklace hung delicately around her neck. The white vail flowed from the top of her head down passed her waist. Her face, subtle makeup was all she needed, her eyes were big and bright, lips plump and pink. She really was Cinderella, can I kiss her now?

Abe reached his hand down to me, helping me stand back up. The officiant spoke, "Who gives the woman to this man."

Abe looked at Rose one last time, "I do." He kissed her temple and placed her hand in mine.

I didn't even hear what the officiant was saying, I was so lost in Roza's eyes, holding so much love and happiness in them. I felt a tap on my shoulder, Ivan. I looked back at him and heard him chuckle.

"Dimitri, would you like to say your vows?" the officiant asked.

I took a deep breath, "Rose, My Roza, my life, my love, my soulmate. I have loved you for thirteen years and I plan to love you for the rest of my days. You have always been my one and only, my biggest supporter, my best friend. I don't know where I would have ended up without you. I promise to love and cherish you, for the rest of my life. Protect you and provide for you, until I am no longer here. To love you in every way possible, even when your Hathaway side comes out. Forever and Always, Roza."

"Rosemarie."

"Dimitri, My Comrade, my love, my soulmate. Thirteen years ago I threw sand at you and told you to leave me alone. You didn't listen." Everyone laughed, "I never would have guessed back then, that we would be here today. You have been by my side through everything, even from across the country, you have always been there. I promise for the rest of my life, I will do the same for you. I promise to love you until my last breath and beyond. I couldn't imagine taking this journey with anyone else. You are my world, my light, my life. Forever and Always, Comrade."

"May we have the rings." he asked, I got Rose's from Ivan, Vika had mine. "Dimitri, place the ring on the left third finger halfway, and repeat after me. I Dimitri Alexander Belikov, take thee, Rosemarie Mazur, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, and to love and cherish her, all the days of my life."

I repeated everything, word for word, never taking my eyes from Rose's as I slide the ring onto her tiny finger. She then repeated the same vow back and placed mine.

"It is with great pleasure, in front of these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

He didn't have to tell me twice. I wrapped my arms around Rose's waist, her's went straight around my neck. I could hear the cheering in the background, but it sounded miles away. The sweet taste of my Roza clouded all my senses. I pulled back to take in my brides face.

"I love you, Mrs. Belikova."

"I love you, too, Mr. Belikov."

I took her hand in mine, leading us back down the aisle. We would be taking our group photos now, then the reception would begin.

After what I swear was a thousand photos, Roza and I, our families, the full bridal party, the kids and us, we were done. Everyone else went in ahead of us, we would enter and do our first dance before sitting for dinner.

"I am so glad that is over, I am starving!" Rose said.

"Aren't you always, come on, we have our dance then we get to eat."

The music started inside and we walked through the grand double wooden doors. We had picked "Never Stop" to be our first dance song, the one I sang to her on the field. I twirled her around the dance floor, lights flashing all around us.

"You have made me the happiest man in the world, Roza. I still can't believe we made it here."

"Did you ever really doubt that we would?" she asked, trying to raise an eyebrow.

I chuckled, "No, but that doesn't mean I was freaking out until I heard you say your vows."

"So was I, don't feel bad." she laughed.

As the song drew to it's end, I kissed my wife and led her to the table. Dinner was being served, seared filet mignon, seasoned vegetables and roasted potatoes. The guest would have a buffet setup, the family and bridal table were plated. I watched as all the guest mingled around, our table ate and conversed amongst themselves. Paul and one of my teammates boys were running around the entire room. Soft music playing in the background. I have never been happier, than I was right in this moment. I have everything I could ever dream of, right here in this room.


RPOV

The ceremony had gone perfectly. I managed not to cry anymore through the night. Not even during the Father Daughter dance, we played "I loved Her First" by Heartland. It was perfect for Baba and I. Dimitri and Mama danced to "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney, he looked so graceful leading his mother around the dance floor.

The night was starting to wind down and the speeches were about to be made. Ivan and Vika said they had been working on them together for a long while. I heard the clinking of the glass and everyone in the room started to settle.

"Can I have everyone's attention, please and thank you!" Ivan started. "Now, this is the part where we are supposed to say encouraging words or tell stories of these two, but we decided to do something a little different."

What in the hell did they have planned? Just then, the music started, Ivan and Vika had microphones in their hands. I could see Lissa, Chris, Mason, Eddie and Adrian coming up in the background.

"Listen baby," Ivan started, really guys?

Ain't no mountain high

Ain't no valley low

Ain't no river wide enough, baby

If you need me call me,

No matter where you are, no matter how far

Don't worry baby

Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry

You don't have to worry

Dimitri and I were rolling at Ivan attempting to sing, Vika wasn't bad, but Ivan, yeah I could have gone my whole life without hearing that. Everyone else was dancing around in the background, joining in at random spots.

As the song finished, all of our closest friends stood before us, Ivan spoke.

"No matter what happens in life, always remember you have each other and us, ready to cross any mountain the world may put in front of you."

"After everything we have watched you two go through, I can say, for everyone, we are so proud and happy to see this day." Vika chimed in, "We love you both to the moon and back and wish you nothing but the best that this life has to offer."

I was so overwhelmed with the love and support my friends have shown us. We got up and hugged them all, getting well wishes and "I love you's" from all of them. My father came over and took the mic from Ivan.

"I just want to add one little bit of advice for my new son. Dimitri, the key to a happy marriage is to remember, one person is always right, the other, is the husband." Everyone laughed, "On a serious note though, both of you remember, no matter what, never go to bed angry with the other. Make sure to say "I love you" everyday and cherish every moment. You never know when it will be your last."

I looked into my father's eyes and could see the pain and sorrow he was trying so hard to hide. After mom had left, we both fought with her all the time. When ever she would call, it always ended on a bad note. I know he regretted it as much as I did, now. We both wish things would have been different, that we would have told her we loved her more, or tried to see the signs that she was sick. We let the anger cloud our vision and we missed out on most of her last year of life. I hugged my Baba as tightly as I could, not holding back the tears any longer.

"Don't cry, Kizim." he said looking into my eyes, "Promise me you won't make the same mistakes I did. Okay."

"I promise. I'm sorry, Baba, I wish we could go back and change things."

"A very wise baboon once said, "The past can hurt, you can either run from it, or learn." As long as we learn from it, everything will be okay."

I laughed, "Really, you are quoting The Lion King right now?"

"It sounded good in my head." he returned with a laugh of his own.

I looked over to Dimitri, he was watching our exchange with a smile on his face. I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"What is that smile for?"

"Just thinking how lucky I am. Not only do I have the most beautiful wife in the world, but I got a kick ass father-in-law, too."

"Never thought I would see the day that you and Dad were best friends."

"Better than enemies, I do not want to be on his bad side. Anyways, are you ready to throw the bouquet, we have to get going soon."

Adrian caught the garter, of course. Lissa caught the bouquet, I gave Chris a small chuckle as he watched Lissa jump around. We had everyone head outside for the send off, they would each get a sparkler to hold up, Dimitri and I would walk underneath them.

We met Dad and Olena at the end, giving each a hug and a kiss before climbing into Dimitri's truck. I would be driving us to the hotel tonight, since Dimitri had been drinking, then in the morning we would leave for the cruise.

I was glad, honestly, that he had been drinking throughout the night. I was nervous about the honeymoon. Dimitri and I have waited so long for this, not just getting married, but to be intimate. He was already tired, so I knew we wouldn't do anything tonight, but the rest of the week, that was still unplanned. Granted, no matter what, I would still love him and be with him, but the what if game was running rampage through my mind.

What if I wasn't good, or didn't know how to pleasure him. What if he couldn't do the same for me. What if we couldn't have a family. What if he hated seeing me naked. What if he was insecure about himself. What if, What if, What if. It wouldn't stop.

"Everything okay, Roza?"

We were now sitting in the hotel parking lot, I was staring out the windshield at nothing.

"Yeah, just fine, come on, let's check in and get some sleep. We have to be up early."

"You're lying. What is wrong?"

"I just don't want to talk about it right now. I will tomorrow, promise, right now I just want to sleep. It's been a long day."

"Alright, but tomorrow, no later. Okay?"

"Promise."


Authors Note:


So, was it the wedding you all dreamed of? Sorry for killing off Janine, but she really never played an important role. Now, I am still looking for more votes on the poll for the M scene, please share your thoughts. I have written it and really want to include it, due to it being such a special moment for Romitri, but I don't want anyone to be upset by it.

Song used: Ain't No Mountain High Enough, by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell , I do not own it.

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