Chapter 8 a hectic day

I haven't been home for over a week now. It was the Saturday after I found out my father tried to reach out to me over a year. It made me angry, Jane and my mom kept this from me. I stayed at Lissas and it was no problem. We needed each other support, her aunt wasn't home yet and the guy who shot her wasn't arrested. They didn't know who he was. She didn't want to be alone at home because it scared her and her brother was away many times.

This week I had a lack of concentration at school, I wasn't warned or something but I had too much on my mind. I did my best I could and every afternoon to clear my head I would go for a walk. After the walk I would cook dinner with Lissa and we would make homework together. In our free time we watched movies and talked a lot.

I also thought of one guy, who made me feel happy and he was my friend. With this thought I smiled to myself. I was sitting on a bench in the centre of town. I had my sort of daily-only this week walk. And that guy was Dimitri. The day I talked to him, last week I had a dreamless sleep and it made me feel good. We texted a lot and sometimes called. We became friends and I was happy with that. Of course I found it weird that he was also Janes friend but that stopped bothering me after a few days.

I was staring at people who were walking by. I didn't want to think. Not right now. I enjoyed a moment of happiness and being alone at the same time. Those moments were rare. The sun was shining and the warmth infiltrated my body. It was a perfect summer day for normal people without problems to go to the beach and stuff.

After a couple of minutes I realized I still had to pick up groceries. Tonight I would make lasagne. It was delicious and an old receipt from my family. I sighed and stood up from the bench and started walking to the market. When I came there I was in and out in a blink. I knew what I needed so it was easy. Oh, and I would meet Dimitri for coffee later this afternoon when I put my stuff at Lissas.

I decided it was time to get back. I walked on the sidewalk and tried to put my phone in my purse. I wasn't looking where I was going and bumped into someone. I fell on my butt and as always I had a short temper. My bag with food fell on the ground, spread all around me.

'Jeez, don't you have eyes?!' I said outraged. I started picking up my stuff and put I back in the bag.

'I am so sorry' an unfamiliar voice said.

'Yeah, you better..' I was cut off when I looked up. There was a guy standing over me. He had brown, messy hair and beautiful icy, blue eyes. He looked.. gorgeous. He was around my age, maybe a year or two older. He bend down and started helping me. I was ashamed for snapping, he was a stranger. What would he think about me? I noticed everything was in the bag again. The guy stood up and handed me the bag over.

'Thank you. I wasn't very neat' I said. 'It was my fault too.'

'No problem' he said 'I am Lucas Wilson.' He offered me a smile and my heart started racing.

'Rose. Hathaway. Nice to meet you' I said shaking his hand and smiling back.

'So Hathaway, where are you heading?'

'I was actually going to a friend.'

'Boyfriend perhaps?' He smirked.

'No. Just a friend. And if so. It is none of your business. I don't even know you' I stated.

'Then get to know me' he said.

'What? why?' I asked curious.

'First off all you knocked me over and second you seem interesting.'

'Well, you weren't looking out either and maybe I am just a crazy nutcase' I said back.

'Just, will you have dinner with me sometime?'

'I don't know. You could be crazy stalker as far as I know.' He froze a little at that word for a moment but he regain himself quick. Weird.

'I swear I am not' he tried again.

'Okay, one time. Tomorrow. At seven o'clock at the restaurant across the street. The starly.' I pointed at the place.

'Sure. Will meet you there. Bye Hathaway' he said. He waved and walked away. Oh, what did I just do? I didn't even know this guy and now I was going to dinner with him? I shook my head to myself and started walking to Lissas house. I opened the door and found Lissa sitting on the couch, reading a book.

'Hey, Liss' I smiled. She looked up from her book.

'Hey. What did you do? You're glowing' she said noticing. How did she do that?

'I met a guy..'

'Okay. Sit down. Here.' I laughed in myself and walked over to her. I sat next down to her.

'Give me all the details' she said. I told her about Lucas, how I bumped into him and how cocky he was but charming. She practically screamed in my ear when I said that he asked me out and that I gave in.

'He seems perfect and stable in one' she said.

'Yes, he does. I also think he around 18 or 19. Not much older than me.' I looked at the clock and remembered I would meet Dimitri at 4 o'clock. It was already that time. I started getting up and rushed to the car keys.

'What are you doing, Rose?' Lissa asked not understanding what I was doing.

'I am meeting, Dimitri. Like right now. I forgot. I am so stupid.'

'One thing I don't get. Why are you going on a date with someone you don't know if you have Dimitri?' Lissa said. I was about to when I turned around at her because of her comment.

'Why the hack would you say that?' I exclaimed.

'Well, I have no idea. The way you talked about him you made it seem you would be the perfect couple.'

'Seriously? It would only be weird. First of all he might be my friend but Jane is also his friend. Second of all I don't have him because we're not dating. The third and last he is too old.'

'He is not that old' Lissa said.

'That is the only thing you got from that? Whatever. I will be back around six. See ya.'

I left and hurried into my car and drove away. I hoped Dimitri wouldn't be mad. This wasn't fight with Lissa right? And if it was I wouldn't know what to do. I only got problems around me and it was driving me crazy. I arrived at the cafe where we would meet each other. I saw Dimitri sitting by a table. He was looking on his watch. He was waiting for me. I hurried inside and sat down just before he wanted to get up. He looked at me like I did something wrong.

'You're late' was the only thing he said.

'I am so sorry. I got held up by Lissa and' I tried to explain 'You're not mad are you?'

'No, I could never be mad at you' he said cracking a smile on his face.

'Good. I don't want you on my bad side, comrade.' He looked annoyed whenever I used that nickname. I grinned.

'You find it very funny, don't you?'

'Yes, I do.' The rest of the hour we talked about all kind of stuff, for example our day and hobbies but I got very pissed when he began about one certain topic.

'Jane is worried about you. She wants you to come home' he said trying to reason me.

'I am not here so you could talk me over. I was here to hang out with you but if that isn't possible I am leaving' I said. I got up and walked to the door when I felt Dimitri's hand on my shoulder pulling me back to the table.

'Don't leave, please. I won't talk about it anymore if you promise to think about it, okay?' he offered.

'Fine.' He looked at me like I didn't mean it. I sounded sarcastic I had to admit. 'I said fine!'

'Good.'

'I do need to go. I am supposed to cook lasagne and it is time to do that.'

'Okay, but we're good?'

'Yeah' I said 'We're good.' He smiled and I smiled back. I stood up and he walked with me to my car.

'I'll see you later comrade.'

'Stop calling me that.'

'Will not do. Bye' I said. I got in my car and waved him goodbye. I came by Lissa right on time. I was starting to cook when she came to me.

'You need to go home. You need to talk things out with Jane' Lissa said. It was like everyone was planning this. Telling me I should go home.

'No. I am not' I said curtly.

'Yes, you are. Just try it. I want you to be alright and happy at home.' Lissa smiled and for the second time today I gave in. I was packing my stuff and was done quick. I said my thank you to Lissa and drove away. Maybe it was the right time to make things okay again. She is the only one parental figure I got left. My father was here. It was as if I finally realized it. I also had the feeling I had to get know him.

When I walked in I immediately went to the living room. Jane was cleaning and hadn't hear me come in. She was also listening to music. I tapped on her shoulder and she looked up. Her eyes filled with joy and relief. She pulled me into a hug and I didn't fight back. When she let me go she started babbling.

'Oh my, Rose. I missed you so much. I am so sorry I kept this from you. Please never do this to me again. You're like my child' she said. I only heard the half of it.

'I think it's okay. I am still a little angry but I wanted to be home again' I said.

'Okay, I will leave you be.'

'We will talk this out tomorrow, okay? And I want to meet him. Abe.' She nodded and I walked away to my room. I hadn't ate yet but I got candy from Lissa. She said I could take it. I started unpacking my clothes and the rest of my stuff. Today was again another day where much happened in. My life wasn't normal and it would never be. I ate some candy and just decided to call it a night. I was tired and my body felt weak. Before I closed my eyes I sand a text to Dimitri.

I decided to go home. I am fine for now. I will talk to her tomorrow. See you around xx Rose.

I turned my phone off and laid back down on my bed. I grabbed the covers and closed my eyes. But exactly the night I came home, the nightmares started again.

The guy let go of me. He stepped back and studied my face. He said something but I didn't understand him. He pointed at the cliff where my mum was pushed off. He drew something in the mud. A drawing from someone who was killed in cold blood. Then he pointed at me and made an I will break your neck gesture. I screamed. I tried to move and I could this time. I ran away as fast as possible. Afraid off what he would do to me.

A/N: I am so sorry for updating so late. I am glad this chapter is finally out there. I wasn't very inspired for this chapter and had a lot of trouble writing it. But it's done:)! I hope you like it. Thanks again for the favs, follows and reviews. You guys are making my life complete. Thanks so much! Have a nice day! Ps: This is going to be the trouble guy!