A Month Later

All of us were happy. I tried and succeeded on moving on. It was approximately eleven months till my wedding with Adrian. No, it could not be sooner. We had announced our news of getting married when we were in Russia. My father was happy for me and wished us his best. My mother, however, was not so pleased.

I stood there in Olena's living room, hand in hand with Adrian. It had been three days since the funeral. I was nervous. Adrian and I had finally decided it; we were going to tell everyone about our engagement.

"Mom, Dad. I have some news to tell you."

"What it is it, daughter?" My father asked.

"Adrian and I love each other more than words can describe. We are getting married." I said, letting out the breath that I had been holding. The room was silent for a heart beat. Viktoria was the first to hug me. Olena was next and then Karolina. Yeva and Sonya murmured their congratulations.

I looked at my father who simply nodded. "I wish the best for you."

My mother, on the other hand, turned redder than a tomato; it was a wonder she didn't explode. She came up to us and grabbed Adrian by the hand. "Excuse me, Lord Ivashkov, I need to have a word with you." She led him away to the nearest bedroom.

"I am happy for, Rose," Olena said as she came to me, "Dimka would have been happy for you, too." She gave me another Motherly hug, the kind of hug that I wish my mother had given me instead of freaking out and taking the guy I was supposed to marry. I may possibly end up a widow instead of a bride.

Three hours later, or so it seemed, Adrian came out with a huge smile. I got a big surprise when I notice that my Mother was smiling too. She came up to me and hugged me. "I am happy, Rose. I am glad you finally found somebody. I know he loves you. You have the best of my wishes, my daughter."

That had been a miracle. I swear. I still expected her to freak out and gave me a Zen lesson like the ones Dimitri used to give me. I always waited, but nothing came.

Today was Lissa's day. Finally, she gets to move out! Her belly is noticeable now, but not that noticeable. She had chosen to get married at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Christian wanted to surprise her and so had made me be the one who organized the wedding. It was bad! When I got married, I was going to make him plan and organize my wedding! He was going to be my maid of honor!

I walked into Lissa's suite and my suite to get her ready and me ready. "Rose!" Mia gushed. I was stood rooted in place with my shock. Mia had a bump a little bit bigger than Lissa's stomach.

I put hand on her stomach. "When did this happen?" I asked suspiciously.

"About three months ago! Didn't Eddie tell you?"

"I believe not."

She put a hand on my stomach, which felt kind of weird since nothing was in me. Yet. "So when are you going to give us the news that you're expecting?"

"Not anytime soon that's for sure!" I said and she laughed. "So where is Lissa?"

"In there," she said, pointing at the rest room, "she's been in there for quite a while."

I knocked on the bathroom door softly. "Liss, it's me. Can I come in?"

I heard a very shaky voice answer. "Yeah. Come in."

She was sitting in the corner of the room, her hands wrapped around her knees. I went to her. "Liss, are you alright?" I put my hand on her stomach. "Is the baby alright?"

"Yeah everything's okay, calm down. It's just that I am really nervous."

I sat down next to her and hugged her close to me. "Do you love, Christian?"

"Yes."

"Do you want to be with him?"

"Yes."

"Are you happy you're going to have his baby?"

"Yes."

"Then get your pregnant ass out there Lissa!" I said as I helped her up. "Lets get you ready!"

Lissa's dress was a night-gown kind of thing. It tied at the neck; the straps that tied at the neck had millions of silver beads. It had a teardrop neckline. It was simple and fancy at the same time.

She took a quick shower. I blow dried her hair and straightened it, making sure there was no wrinkle in it. I gathered her blonde hair a put into a loose bun, yet it still looked fancy and it complimented her dress perfectly. I pinned her veil down with diamond like bobby pins.

I put on light make up on her face, since she was so beautiful already. After I finished with her, it was time to get me ready. I slipped into my beautiful summery green dress. I had chosen a summer theme for Lissa. I curled my hair and did a small bump on the back of my head. I put no makeup for me except some mascara and a little bit of lip gloss.

Mia had her blonde hair into a beautiful crown at the top of her head. She wore a pink summery dress. She looked cute with her baby bump.

Lissa slipped into her dress. She looked like a blonde goddess. Several girls walked into the room. One I recognized as Camille Conta. "Oh my god, Lissa! You look gorgeous!"

Another walked to Mia and put her hand on Mia's stomach. "Mia! I can't believe your pregnant!" Abby Baddica gushed throwing her arms around Mia.

And the last girl—no, woman came up to me. "Hello, Rose, how have you been?" Tasha Ozera said, giving me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was wearing a light green summer dress. She was Christian's aunt so I assumed she'd be here.

"Hi, Tasha. It's good to see you." I said.

"I heard about the engagement with you and Adrian. I want you to know that I'm here for you if you ever need help." A sad smile crossed her face. "I can't believe it, I can't believe you killed Dimka." She said and tears came to her eyes and mine.

"I had to do it. I made him a promise."

She wiped my tears away and kissed my forehead. I could not believe Tasha and I had become allies. Last year we were both fighting for the same man! Yup, karma is a real bitch!

We both turned to Lissa and Mia and looked at their swollen bellies. She smiled. "So, when are you going to give us the news that you are pregnant with Adrian's child?" She asked innocently.

"Why does everyone keep asking me that? I will have a baby when I want to!"

"Seesh, Rose, it was just a question."

Just then Mr. Gorgeous walked in. I felt like fainting. Lissa had chosen him to walk her down the aisle. "Yes, little dhampir, when are you going to me the news that I am going to be a father?"

Oh, this could not be happening. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. I ignored him and turned to Lissa. "You feeling okay? You aren't regretting this are you?"

She turned towards Tasha. "Would you kill me if I told you I didn't want to marry Christian?" She asked playfully.

"I have faith that you will my make my little boy the happiest ever, Lissa."

I laughed. "Little boy?" I laughed and everybody joined in. I couldn't picture Christian as a little boy.

"Okay, lets get this show on the road!" Tasha said calling everybody to order.

Mia led out all the bridesmaids out with their bouquets. I followed after as soon as I could; I managed to steal a quick kiss from Adrian. I got my bouquet and handed Lissa hers. "Better hurry! I'm sure Christian is quaking in his shoes right now, wondering why Lissa hasn't come out yet." I told her and leaving after giving her and Tasha a kiss on the cheek.

Before the ceremony started, I went into Christian's room to have a final word with him. When I entered I was shocked to see him. He was absolutely fine looking in his black tuxedo. He was fumbling with his tie so I went over there to do it for him.

"Rose! Thank God! How do I look?"

"Calm down! You sound worse than Lissa!"

"I am so nervous right now I could barely walk!"

"You're not backing out of this. I don't care if you have to crawl to get to the chapel, but you're going to be there! Now hurry! You have twenty minutes!"

Fifteen minutes later, Christian and I arrived to the where the ceremony would take place.

I could see Adrian standing at the end of the aisle, waiting for Lissa to come out and walk her down the aisle. I don't know how in the world it had happened but Christian had chosen Adrian to be his best man.

"Oh, my little boy has finally moved on! I am so proud of you, son!" Adrian said patting Christian's head as if he were the mother of Christian.

Adrian wrapped his arm around me. "Look, Rose, our little flame boy is finally going to get married and make us grandparents soon!" Adrian and I laughed convulsively while Christian glared at us.

"Okay, fire boy, take your spot at the front."

Before he scuttled away, Adrian got Christian into a brotherly hug. "Good luck, bro, I wish you the best."

Adrian turned to me. "Little dhampir, you didn't answer my question. When are we giving the world the news that we are going to have either little baby dhampir or dream stalker Jr.?"

"I'd say ten years after we're married." He looked as if he wanted to say something but Lissa arrived. "Gotta go!" I said.

The music started and it was our cue to walk down the aisle. Camile went first, then Tasha, then Mia, then Abby, then me. After me, Lissa walked, a hand on Adrian's. She smiled; she was so happy that you could detect this glow around her.

Finally they walked the last couple of steps and Adrian put her arm on Christian's. He winked at Christian before going to stand behind him.

After they said their vows, all one hundred and fifty guest hurried into the reception place. Knowing Lissa hated eating little amounts of food, I ordered all sorts of Italian food to be cooked for all the guests.

The place was absolutely exquisite! It was all summery and stuff. Daisies of all colors and sorts were everywhere, even on the cake! The cake was a four layered cake with fake daises on top. A veil like cloth covered a side of it making it look gorgeous. The whole place was awesome and it was a night to remember! I had gone a hundred thousand dollars over their seventy-five thousand dollar budget and at times like this, it was good to have a rich fiancé!

Around midnight, the happy couple left to their honeymoon. Adrian and I—well, Adrian had purchased them tickets to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. They left us alone, in charge of the party. Of course, we got wild and crazy! The guests left, some with drunken people and some with passed out people.

Everything was settled and Adrian upgraded us to a nice Principal Suite at the Bellagio. We were going to take advantage of each other since last night we were forced to sleep in different rooms.

"Little dhampir, how did you like the party?"

"It was great. Can't wait for our wedding!"

I really couldn't.