Okay I'm 2 days early in posting but I know some of you are
getting antsy with what's going on with Rose's mom.
Sad to say I won't be telling anything until the next couple
of chapters.
Don't hate me, I just love keeping you guys on suspence.
And also because there's a lot of ideas and chapters coming like clock work.
I'm writing a chapter almost every day!
It's a proud moment for me!

I'm getting Last Sacrifice for X-MAS so no spoilers anymore
PLEEEEEEEEASE!
With what I already heard I'm dying on the inside...

Usual Disclaimer: VA belongs to Richelle Mead

Enjoy!

Chapter 13
Expected Problems

"Hello"

"Rose?"

"Sydney?"

"You have to come home quick"

"Why? What's wrong?"

"It's your mom"

"My mom?" I said in a hurry standing up from the couch I was sitting on.

"What's wrong with my mom Sydney?"

"She's in the hospital"

"WHAT?"

She sounded like she was about to start crying and then she started talking but I couldn't understand a word she was saying.

"Sydney. Calm down. Tell me what happened to my mom"

"I don't know. One moment she's in a meeting with some clients and the next I'm calling an ambulance after she collapsed"

"Have you been to the hospital? Did anyone tell you anything?" I said on the verge of hysteria.

Adrian -who I kind of forgot was there next to me- stood up and hugged me to him. He -just like me- knew I was on the verge of crying, and I couldn't cry right now. I had to think straight. I have to go back to New York for my mom.

She sniffled and calmed down just enough to talk "No, they haven't told me anything. They just told me to please contact any relatives immediately"

I nodded and tried to hold back my tears. I'll break down while I pack to get the hell out of here and go to my mom's side where I belong.

"Okay, I'll be out as soon as I can"

"I'll book your flight for tonight"

"Good…and Sydney?"

"Yeah?"

"Go to that hospital and find out what the fuck is going on"

She sniffled "Okay"

"Oh and Sydney one more thing"

"Yeah?"

"Call Abe and let him know, because when I arrive I expect him to be there. Do you understand?"

"Right away Rose"

"See you soon Sydney"

I hung up the phone and instinctively buried myself in Adrian's chest, silently crying.

He just soothed me and let me stain his shirt with salt water.

"What's wrong Rose?"

"My mom. She's in the hospital" I said in a muffled voice.

I sniffled. "I have to get home" I said as I let go of him and started walking back to my room. Him following right behind me.

"I'll come with you" He said.

I shook my head. "As much as I want you there, I don't think it'll be possible. Besides my father will be there and I'll be fine with it for a while. Also I don't think Kirova would give you the chance to go"

He took my hand and turned me around to look at him. "I want to go and there's nothing you can do about that"

I squeezed his hand in return "Thank you"

He nodded and placed a small kiss on my forehead. "I'm going back to my room and I'll meet you back here in ten minutes"

I nodded. "Thanks" I said as I let go of his hand and ran back to my room all the while dialing Lissa's cell number.

It rang twice before Lissa picked up.

"Rose?"

I started crying again. "Lissa"

"Rose. What's wrong? Why are you crying? Is everything okay?"

"My mom. She's in the hospital" I said as I entered the building of my dorm.

"Oh my god. Where are you I'll be over quickly"

"Already inside the dorm"

She hung up the phone and when I reached out floor she was already coming towards me, Mia in tow.

"What's wrong with your mom?" asked Mia.

I shook my head and unlocked my door. "I don't know but I need to get back to New York. They didn't want to tell Sydney what's wrong. They said they needed to contact any relatives immediately" I went to my closet and started looking for clothes to wear and then I remembered that I never packed anything in the first place.

I'm all over the place! I need to relax.

I sat on the bed with Lissa and Mia on my other side.

"So you're going back tonight?" asked Lissa.

I nodded, wiping away my tears. "Yeah, I have too"

They both nodded. "What time are you leaving?" asked Lissa.

I shrugged. "The minute Sydney books my flight, I'm out of here"

"You want us to come with you?" asked Mia.

I shook my head. "You know you guys can't just pop in and out of here without permission. Your parents would worry like no tomorrow. Besides Adrian kind of said he was going with me, and as much as I told him that I didn't need for him to come, he decided he would and you know how stubborn he is"

They both kind of laughed "Yeah I know how he is. Remember I'm related to him"

"I think we'll try and find a way to get permission. If you're still there by next week we'll all try and be there for you okay?" said Mia.

I nodded and squeezed both my best friends hands. "Thanks you guys"

A knock on my door interrupted our little time together.

"Come in"

"Roza?"

There was only one person who called me that.

I smiled at the awesome, hot, Russian standing on my doorway. I stood up and ran to him, hugging him real tightly. "You came" I whispered.

He nodded and I just hugged him tighter. "You're going with me" I didn't say this as a question. I said this as a statement of fact.

He nodded and I was just relieved. I was lying when I said I didn't think Adrian should be there. I would be lying if I tried to convince Dimitri to not come with me either.

I needed them both, let's just hope that whatever's going on with them doesn't cause any kind of tension.

I started thinking back to when he first decided to call me by my Russian name.

We were hanging out by the lake. The first place we met. We would go there almost every time we would hang out. Just like with Adrian it felt like me and Dimitri talked like forever.

"You know" I said. "Russian's a language that sounds really hard" I said as we were sitting on the ground in front of our bench.

He chuckled and he smiled, showing his teeth. It was rare seeing him wear that kind of smile. I loved it on him though.

"It's not that hard to learn" He said.

"Well not to you" I said. "But to someone like me who's a native of the U.S. it'll be harder to learn"

"And why all the sudden in learning a new language?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe because you speak it? Or maybe because I love learning new and interesting things"

He smiled, and I felt my heart warm.

These two brothers had an affect on me in a way I completely love.

"How about we start with something simple?" He said.

"Like what?" I asked.

"Well do you want to learn how your name is said in Russian?"

I nodded.

"It's Roza"

"Roza?"

He nodded.

"It sounds kind of nice. Unique."

"It is" He said.

"You know, you can call me that anytime you want. I really like that name"

"I was already planning on calling you that name all the time anyway"

I blushed and playfully shoved his shoulder.

And yeah, after that conversation, he started calling me only Roza.

"Adrian told me the minute he stepped inside his room. He even packed for me and booked us a flight on the nearest time we can have"

"Thank you" I whispered.

"You know you don't have to thank me" He said.

"Yes I do. So just accept my gratitude"

He chuckled and hearing it along with his heartbeat calmed me just a little bit more.

My phone rang again and someone picked it up.

"Hello" Lissa said. "Hello Mr. Mazur. She's waiting on Sydney to book a flight to leave for tonight. I'll tell her sir. Okay goodbye"

Then the conversation ended. "Rose?"

I looked over to her. "You're dad's leaving right now on his private jet. He said he'll land in New York in two hours" I nodded and wiped away some of my traitor tears.

My phone rang again and if I didn't think I couldn't live without my phone I would throw it against the wall because I can't take anymore calls.

Lissa handed me my phone and I picked it up without looking to see who it was.

"Hello" I sighed.

"I've booked a flight that's leaving two hours from now, I already called your principle and told her everything and the gates are opened for you to leave, and the doctors haven't told me anything yet"

I chuckled. "You're the best as always Sydney. My father called and said he's using the jet so he'll be there in two hours. Just stay with her okay? Any news just call my cell and leave a voicemail until I get off the plane. I'll call you when I land"

"I'll see you soon Rose"

I shut the phone and grabbed my wallet along with my keys. The girls standing up from my bed, silently following me out my room.

"You're leaving already?" asked Lissa.

I nodded. "Two hours" I said.

"That's the time of our flight" said Dimitri.

"Good" I said.

When we all reached outside, Adrian was already there. He threw Dimitri his duffle bag and just followed me to my car. I handed the keys over to Adrian.

"Come on guys, get in." I said.

Mia and Lissa looked at me questioningly. "But you said we couldn't come with you" said Lissa.

"I need someone to bring my car back. I don't know how long I'll be over there. No use of having it in the airport parking lot"

They nodded and slipped in the back with me, while Adrian and Dimitri slipped in the front.

Adrian sped up to the back exit of the gate, already hitting seventy miles an hour before we left the university grounds.

I laid my head on Lissa's shoulder while I grabbed one of Mia's hands. I was so tired.

The feeling that my little bubble of happiness wouldn't last came right away. Will more unhappiness come? Because I don't think I can't take it.

I think I drifted to sleep which felt so much better than anything else swimming through my mind.

"Rose?" I felt someone lightly shake me.

"Hmm?"

"Come on Rose. We're here"

"Lissa?"

"Yeah come on. We're at the airport now."

That woke me up.

The airport.

My mom.

New York.

I quickly stepped out of the car and hugged Lissa.

"Take care of my baby okay" I joked. "She needs to go faster than sixty to make herself look good"

Lissa rolled her eyes and Mia laughed, taking the keys from Adrian. Basically stating that she was going to drive.

"Good looking out Mia" She winked at me.

"Call us when you land okay" said Mia.

I nodded. "And" Lissa said. "Take care of yourself"

She looked at Adrian and Dimitri. "Take care of our girl okay?"

I looked at them and they both nodded.

"Yeah, you better or you'll hear it from us" Said Mia.

I laughed. My girls were feisty when they wanted to be. It was kind of cute.

"I promise as soon as I land in New York and leave the gate I'll call you and tell you what's what" I said.

"Good" said Mia.

I hugged Lissa again and Mia came around the car and hugged me too.

They climbed and I waved until my car was out of sight.

I turned to the greatest guys in the world and smiled at them. I felt good having them here with me.

"Come on" I said as I looked at my cell phone for the time. "We have an hour left till our flights leave and I need to grab my ticket and something to eat"

Let's hope that whatever happened to my mom, she'll be okay by the time I get there.

So I know how much semi-cliffies bother my readers
but completely necessary in a whole lot of ways
In the next couple of chapters, you guys will find out everything
and possibly some kisses here, some deep confessions of love,
some intimate love filled touches.
You'll know everything you want to know and then some.

So review and tell me what's^

Peace In

-Kristy