Posting a bit earlier than I wanted but I'm just finding this "Guest" Reviewer hilarious and felt like I wanted to reply since I can't reply to she/he directly.
So Someone keeps ranting on that I don't like happy endings and a happy Rose and Dimitri. Which is funny because 90% of the stories I've written have happy endings. I'm not joking when I say I'm laughing when I read them because it's just a funny situation. Why can't bad things happen before the good things? Won't you appreciate a story more once struggle has happened and THEN they can get together?
And no you didn't guess the ending right, hahaha, but do you just want me to tell you what the endings like, I'll just write out the ending here and skip actually posting the chapters? :'D haha I would never do that but I will take a break after this, just FYI!
This is like the finale! I'm really excited, hope you are too, There is at least 5-10 chaps coming but not straight away, so no need to die ;)
R POV
Papas gaze had been hard on me all morning. Tasha was making the finishing touches with the veil and then all was left was the tiara. My hair was up in a big bun at the crown of my head, no strands hanging loose. The veil was fastened on the bottom of the bun and then the classic tiara would sit at the front of the bun.
The only jewellery I wore was my engagement ring and a pair of mating earrings. I wanted to wear my mothers emerald necklace that I loved but it didn't go with the rest.
As Tasha pinned in the veil I was glazing at my reflection. The dress was still nice, very simple silk and the skirt was falling nicely.
I could tell papas eyes were still on me. He and Oscar had spent the morning with me, we had breakfast together and small talked. I knew that they knew something was off. Tasha had gone down yesterday saying I wasn't feeling very well, pre wedding jitters and they had let me be.
My eyes were puffy it was a miracle Tasha had done my make up this morning, I don't know how but it was amazing. I had a signature red lip and simple liner with a small wing.
Papas gaze caught mine in the mirror. He was standing behind me looking over my shoulder. Meeting it I was fighting back letting the tears show in my eyes. The tension in my lips I think gave me away, I could see the way the sadness was showing on his face.
"Will you tell me what's wrong?"
Forcing a small fake smile I shook my head slowly.
"Do you want this?"
He was met by silence. Looking away I felt like I was going numb, almost feeling like I needed to throw up.
"Did he speak to you yesterday?" Oscar voice rung out in the silent room. It was so silent it was like he screamed.
I turned in slight shock to look at him, Papa's game moved between me and Oscar "Who?" he frowned.
Oscar gaze was looking at me, I tried shaking my head but I knew Oscar wouldn't lie to my father. As their eyes met I knew papa instantly knew.
"Dimitri?" It was like he hissed his name. He glared at me. "Did he talk to you yesterday?"
I nodded. Tears were stinging again.
Papa groaned as he turned away from me. Running his fingers through his hair I could hear him cursing under his breath. "Did he do anything to you?" He asked, his voice hard as he turned to look at me.
Shaking my head slight relief painted his face.
"Is that the reason you're upset?" he asked looking me straight in the eye, "And don't lie to me Rose"
Pursing my lips as I tried to hold tears back I nodded faintly. As one single tear spilled over he sighed as he took my in his arms.
"Mason will be good for you my darling, I know you find it hard but he is the right thing for you"
I didn't utter a word, I just let him hold me.
After a few minutes Tasha cleared her throat, " Sorry but we need to get a move on, the ceremony will start in half an hour and the streets are busy today"
Nodding I smiled towards my papa, "Thank you"
He grinned, "You're my little girl, I want what's best for you"
In that moment, all I could think of if I was making the biggest mistake of my entire life. That thought stayed plastered into my head as I was dragged along to the church. Tasha didn't say a word to me in the carriage but I knew she knew how I felt.
Papa and Oscar was going to stand at the front of the church along side Mason so it was only me and Tasha outside the closed doors. I was pacing back and forth, there was still a few minutes until it was our turn to walk in.
I couldn't feel my fingers, I felt sick, I felt restless and dizzy at the same time.
"Rose, Rose stop!" Tasha grabbed my arm forcing me to stop. Looking over at my best friend I could see worry written all over her face.
Closing my eyes I took a deep breath thinking all I needed was to calm down. This was going to be good for me. Mason was a stable, sweet and loving guy. He would be good for me. Pressing my lips together I felt the tears pushing through.
This wasn't my opinion! This was everyone else fucking opinion. I don't even know what my thoughts and opinions are anymore. Looking up a tear ran down my cheek. Tasha sighed taking my hand in hers.
"Oh Rose"
I nodded drying my tears away.
"What a mess I've gotten myself into, I know" I said trying to smile. Tasha met my half smile making sure was all in place. Biting her lower lip I knew she wanted to say something but she was holding back.
Blinking back tears I said, "Just say what you want to say Tasha, it doesn't matter now anyway"
Her eyes hardened slightly as I said that, she frowned slightly.
"What?" I asked feeling a little angry, "I'm sorry I'm a bit angry, but I'm an emotional wreck! I'm about to marry a man I don't even love! The man I loved declared his love for me yesterday and he did it at the final moment when he knew he couldn't have me? "
The look on her face smoothed over, I groaned as I heard the music build up and I knew the doors would soon open.
"Maybe… I don't know" Tasha started but stopped.
"What?" I asked looking over at her feeling the numbness return.
"Maybe you shouldn't have turned Dimitri away?"
My eyes went wide as she said that. I could hear my queue in the music start. Tasha handed me the flowers. My lips parted and I felt panic come over me. Was I actually making a mistake?
I had a hard time trying to swallow, I felt frozen, Tasha quickly turned me the right direction and I could hear her murmur, "Sorry close to my ear"
Tilting my head up the door opened. Tears were stinging my eyes again. What am I doing?
The music started to play and I don't know how but I started to slowly walk down the isle. There were so many eyes on me, I knew Mason, papa and Oscar was taking in my every move. I must look like a ghost and I forced myself to push down whatever emotion I felt.
I had made my choice, i couldn't turn back now, I couldn't do that to Mason. I had made my bed, a bed I would probably never want to lie in but, it's the way I have done it.
A smile came onto my lips but I felt like screaming. Looking at my sides, searching the crowds but the face I was looking for was nowhere to be seen. Meeting Masons gaze he had a big proud smile on his lips. He was dressed in a blue blue jacket, black trousers and all the matching accessories.
He looked very handsome, he really did.
Knowing what I was doing only made me feel worse. One second I am fighting back tears and the next I feel like I'm holding back puke that is about to enter my mouth.
Reaching the front I took his hand when as he offered it. Handed my flowers to Tasha and then turned towards the bishop who was going to preform the service. I felt Masons squeezing my hand and I squeezed back.
The bishops lips were moving and I was struggling to hear what he was saying. I usually don't mind sitting in church listening to the priest or who ever is speaking. I find it very calming and soothing.
Today it felt like every time I blinked the words that were being uttered got more and more muffled.
Looking over at Mason I felt like crying. He was smiling, standing tall, this was the happiest day of his life. Feeling my lower lip quiver I looked down onto the floor.
Music started playing again and a hymn filled the room. Closing my eyes, I tried focusing on the music. Keep my breath even and listen to the pace of my heartbeat.
As the music stopped I opened my eyes. The bishop was talking about the meaning behind marriage, that it's between two people, that's it's an understanding and an agreement made between two people. It was something beautiful and something that god given me and Mason his blessing to get married today.
My breathing became heavy for every word he said, I felt sick again and I had to force myself to stay where I were, instead of fleeing out the door and never looking back.
Looking out the window I noticed that it was pouring down rain outside. At least i wasn't the only was crying…
My hands were shaking slightly as my focus returned to the bishop as he continued,
"If anyone, for any reason, object to why these two should not join in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your-"
BOOM!
As if on queue the huge church doors flew open. Screams and clatter, as the noise had scared the crowd, letting go of Masons hand I spun around in a quick motion.
He was dressed in nothing but a pair of black leather trousers and a white loose fit shirt that was clinging to him from the rain outside.
His hair was out, hanging around his shoulders wet and wild. His breathing was heavy as his hands were resting on either side of the doors. His eyes were fixed on me.
Running a hand through his hair, getting it out of his face he took steps towards me.
My eyes were wide in surprise, shock and panic about his theatrical entrance.
"Dimitri?"
Determination was set in his eyes, I felt panic filling every vein in my body. I quickly gazed over at Mason who had a shocked and angry look written on his face.
Looking back at Dimitri who was still walking toward me. Meeting his eyes I started shaking my head.
"Dimitri can't be here" I stuttered.
"You can't marry him" The authorisation and firmness in his voice rung through the hall.
"What?" I could hear Mason hiss.
Taking a step towards Dimitri I held up my hands, "Please, Dimitri just please, leave" I said feeling tears filling my eyes as I was pleading.
His eyes were saying murder as he looked at Mason before he met mine, "You don't love him Rose"
"What do you know?" Mason said taking a step forward trying to be threatening.
Anger flashed in Dimitri eyes as Mason spoke, "She doesn't love you!"
"Dimitri" I pleaded, "Don't!"
Closing the space between us "Rose you know I'm right, I know you love me, I know you do"
"You don't know anything!" Masons hissed through his teeth.
Dimitri ignored him as he looked me deep in the eye, "Rose" He stroked my cheek lightly with his fingers. Tears started to spill over and I slowly shook my head. Closing my eyes I moved his hand away.
"Rose?"
Looking up I sniffled, "You can't do this now" My voice cracked. "You-You" Looking away, I blink as more tears gushed down my cheeks. I sobbed out loud not knowing how to control myself any longer.
Dimitri placed both his hands on either side of my face and I shook my head trying to move them away, "You have to go, leave" I said trying to sound forceful but failed.
He was shaking his head not wanted to listen to a single word I was saying.
"You Love me" He said almost desperately, wanting, needing me to admit this was true.
"I-I Can't" I said shaking my head. I tried to push him away, shaking my head I tried pushing him harder, "I can't!" I shouted, "We can't do this!" I shouted tears streaming.
"Rose-"
I kept trying to fight him, I couldn't let him speak, I knew if I'd let him if would be like I was letting him win.
"Rose I-"
"D-don't" I sobbed.
"I love everything about you Rose"
I was shaking my head trying not to listen, but every word he said hit me straight in the heart.
"I love you laugh, you smile" There was so much emotion lacing his voice. Happiness, desperation, anger. Love.
"The way your eye sparkle in the mood light" My head snapped up thinking about the night by the pond.
"The way you feel in my arms when we dance. Your kindness and love for the people around you, no matter what rank they might have, you always show kindness. I love all those things Rose, and I want to know more"
Biting my lower lip I tried to hold back tears as he continued.
"I want to love everything about you, every good side, every flaw. I want it all! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to realise but there won't be anyone for me but you"
He sealed the space between us taking my face in his hands, he looked me in the eyes as we said, "I love you"
His lips were on mine shortly after that. It was the most heated and passionate kiss we've ever shared. It was like his life depended on this moment, this was his one and only chance to ever say his peace before I was forever promised to someone else.
He was suddenly ripped away from me and a loud, "NO" bounced between the walls. It felt like I had just been ripped from what mattered in life.
Even if the kiss was very brief, it felt like I needed that kiss like I needed air. To live.
Blinking, I was taking in the situation before me.
My stomach dropped and my heart stopped.
Dimitri was standing feet away from me and Mason was opposite with a gun pointed straight towards Dimitri.
"Mason" I breathed.
Tears are filling Masons eyes, his hand his slightly shaking as he is extending his arm towards Dimitri.
"Mason-"
"Don't!" He hissed. His eyes were glued onto Dimitri.
"This is suppose to be the happiest day of my life and you're kissing my bride? My bride?" His voice rose as he spoke.
Shaking my head I look between the two.
Mason was shaking his head, his eyes glaring, "Who the fuck do you think you are to come in here and declare you love to her? She doesn't even love you!"
Dimitri's face was serious but he didn't look afraid. "She does"
"No" Mason growled through his teeth, "No she doesn't. She's mine"
"Mason" I tried to sound calm, "Mason put the gun do-"
"Will you shut up!" Mason snapped. A tear ran down his cheek.
My heart was breaking for him. I knew I had ruined him forever and there was no way for it to be fixed.
"You can't just come in her, declare you love and then believe that she's actually leaving with you?" He let up an unamused laugh, "Oh no, She's leaving with me or she's leaving with no one"
As his hand tensed around the gun I felt the air get stuck in my throat. Shaking my head I tried to utter a word as tears filled my eyes again.
"Mason-" Dimitri started but he cut him off,
"Don't! Don't even try to calm me down, You're ruining my life!" He was waving the gun around as he spoke, "I have loved her before I even knew what love was. She's mine. She belongs to me!" he was screaming towards the end.
Masons eyes moved over to mine, I knew he could see in my eyes that he would never win this fight. I was forever Dimitri's.
You could feel the tension thicken, my eyes moved towards the gun as I could see his finger move towards the trigger.
Not thinking twice I leaped out as I heard the words leave His lips,
"Goodbye Dimitri"
A loud shot exploded through the room. Mid air I could hear someone screaming out, but it wasn't until I hit the floor when this excruciating pain burned in my side.
Rolling down the few steps, I knew I must've taken Dimitri down with me in my fall.
The impact hitting the floor knocked the air out of my lungs and I was in a struggle trying to force air to fill my lungs.
Lying on my side, each time I blinked I was able to take in less and less. I could feel someone move me over to my back, the pain was shooting through me and squeezed my eyes tight as I was holding in a scream.
Feeling light fingers drying my tears away I chipped for air as silent whimpers escaped my mouth. I could feel a heaviness starting to take over.
Opening my eyes, what I could see was Dimitri's face. His hair hanging around his face. He was saying something but I couldn't hear a word he was saying.
I felt a small smile tugging at my lips before what felt like my eyes were being forced shut.
Then it all went Black.
OMG! I've done it again.. another cliff hanger, another "unhappy ending" of a chapter. WTF is wrong with me?!
Lols, no tell me what you think. I looooooved the way Dimitri enters the church, I could see it in front of me and it just made me smile. He's so gorgeous :D
Anyway, excuse my girlyness, but I love myself some Dimitri ;)
xxxxx
