RPOV (6 months later)
It's been six months since Veli and Bener have been born, and they've had a clean bill of health. The doctors took care of any injuries that happened when they were born. My parents weren't too thrilled at the thought of me taking home newborns, and after one night of Veli and Bener crying their eyes out, they kicked me out. Olena took me in, and I am really grateful that she let me stay with her, but it made me feel even more guilty. Olena's been more of a motherly figure in my life than my own mom, and I haven't known Olena that long. Olena's helped me take care of Veli and Bener - change their diapers, feed them, burp them, bathe them. Dimitri's been a lot of help, too. Olena told me that the teen fathers usually don't stay with their girlfriend and kid(s), but Dimitri really manned up and took on the responsibility of being a dad. Dimitri's really bonded with the boys, and I am really happy about that.
~Secret admirers~
After the boys were born, I was able to take a few months out of school to recover. Dimitri tried to come and help as much as he could while juggling with school. Once I was well enough to go back to school, I was run over with piles of homework. Dimitri helped me with a majority of it. Lissa, Eddie, Mason, Christian (surprisingly), and Adrian are very supportive of me and everything that's happened. Christian told me that Tasha was suspended for two weeks for what she did, and I was really happy. I just pray that Tasha leaves me alone. But I highly doubt she'd do that.
~Secret admirers~
"Roza, we're going to be late for school." Dimitri knocked on the bathroom door. I had spent the last fifteen minutes getting myself ready. I had to put on the last bits of my make up. When I got out, Dimitri gave me a small smile. "Mama is going to watch Veli and Bener." I already knew she would. Dimitri's sisters don't really watch the boys that much; Veli and Bener rarely get to see their cousins. I nodded and Dimitri and I headed out.
Olena was nice enough to drive us to school. She refused to allow me to walk at all since I came back from the c-section, even though I've been better for the past couple months. I try to convince Olena I don't mind walking, but she's really stubborn. Once at school, Olena said goodbye and I asked her to give Veli and Bener a goodbye kiss for me.
"How're you feeling?" Dimitri asked, taking my hand.
I shrugged. "Same as yesterday, I guess." The c-section did leave a massive scar on my stomach, and I hate looking at it. Besides the scar, I did gain a few pounds thanks to the pregnancy. I'm working hard on loosing the weight. Ever since Veli and Bener were born, nothing exciting really happens between Dimitri and I, our relationship kind of flattened. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death, but parenthood is a bitch.
Dimitri and I didn't say anything for a few minutes. Normally we always have something to say, but today neither of us were in a talking mood. Everyone has been talking about the day Tasha shoved me. The day I almost lost Veli and Bener. People talking about it, like it's their own business, it really makes me feel guilty. Like I should've tried harder to stop the fall. Why did I fall on my stomach?
"Roza?" Dimitri's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked up at him, his gorgeous brown eyes looking at me. "Are you sure you're feeling okay?"
I looked down and sighed. "Yeah."
Dimitri gently lifted my chin so I'd look at him. His brown eyes searched me, looking for something. Normally I'd melt under those eyes, but it wasn't affecting me today.
Dimitri kissed me softly, "It's not your fault, Roza," Dimitri murmured. "Stop blaming yourself." That kiss sent a million messages to me. A million emotions. When Dimitri pulled back, I rested my head on his muscled chest, feeling his strong heartbeat.
DPOV
Roza hasn't been acting like herself lately. She's happy that the boys are all right, but she's not acting like her normal self. No funny sarcastic remarks, no comments on food, she doesn't even comment on her friend's boyfriend, Christian. And they're always saying something. I'm not the only one who's noticed Roza's odd behavior. All of her friends are worried about her. Roza has been acting like a wonderful mother, and Mama's been there to help her, too. Mama told Roza that teen dads don't really stay around to help raise their kids, but I won't do that. Never. I don't back down from my responsibilities.
~Secret admirers~
Mama drove Roza and I to school. Roza tried telling Mama she could walk, but there was no getting through. Mama can be as stubborn as a mule sometimes. Once Mama dropped us off at school, Roza and I tried spending as much time together as we could before school started. We didn't say much.
Roza feels very guilty for what happened when the boys were born.
~Secret admirers~
It was ten minutes before school ended, and I couldn't get Roza and the boys off my mind. Everyone at school were really pissing me off. They'd ask rediculous questions about the day Tasha attacked Roza.
Once the last bell rang, I gathered my stuff and left quickly. Roza would normally wait for me out front, but she wasn't there when I got out. I waited patiently for Roza to come for fifteen minutes before she came. She was practically sprinting, and when she got closer, I noticed her eyes were red and puffy.
"What happened?" I asked. Roza threw herself at me, burying her face in my chest. "Roza, what happened?"
"It's that bitch Tasha." The coldness of Roza's voice made me tense a little. Tasha's suspenion happened while Roza was recovering from her c-section. "I hate her, Dimitri. I fucking hate her."
"What did she do?" I gently pulled Roza back to get a good look at her. "What did she do?"
"She threatened me a-and the boys." Roza shook her head. "She's insane, Dimitri."
"What did she say?" I asked. Roza explained everything she said. Every little detail. My heart dropped to my stomach. When Roza finished explaining, she was close to tears. I held Roza close to me, trying to comfort her. I don't like hurting women. I would never lay my hand on a woman in anger. But Tasha just doesn't get it. Anyone - whether it's a man or woman - that threatens me and my family will not be let off easily. And as much as I will regret it, I am going to personally raise hell for Tasha.
QUICKY A/N: SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO UPDATE THE CH. DIMITRI "RAISING HELL FOR TASHA" WILL BE IN THE NEXT CH. HOPE THIS ONE WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU GUYS.
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~SMITHY