That was the single, longest, most intense plane ride of my life. No exaggeration.
The 8 hour trip felt like it took days.
Finally, finally I made it to the rental car I had rung and ordered before leaving Russia.
As I sped down the highway, taking the shortest route possible to get to court I pulled out my phone and dialed the one number I havent rung in almost four years.
Being glad that I hadnt deleted it, all those times I had sat in my room and stared at her number trying to pull up the courage to delete it, Im more than glad right now that I hadnt been able to.
I hit call and put it on speaker so I could concentrate on driving. Holding my breath as I listened to the dial tone.
"Youve reached Rose and Mase, We arent near my phone, If you leave a message we might get back to you. beeeep"
Damn it.
I hit end and scrolled through my contacts, landing on Lissas number before hitting call again.
It barely rang once...
"Hello, Vasilissa speaking."
"Lissa, its Dimit-" I didnt even get the chance to finish saying my name before she cut me off.
"Nows not a good time, Ill -" I heard her pull the phone away slightly and yell out 'Christian can you get Rhea please!' before she came back, "Dimitri, things arent good right now, I dont think nows the right time to talk about th-"
I couldnt help my frustration, I cut her off this time.
"Lissa Im half an hour away from Court."
"What?" She sounded 100% surprised. "Your coming here?"
"Yes, I need to see them. Is... Is Mason still in hospital? Is he ok?"
There was a hesitation before she spoke again, quieter than before, "Hes still alive, he hasnt woken up yet though... It doesnt look good Dimitri...Rose isnt coping either, shes a wreck."
My breath caught in my throat, my chest tightened. "Ill be there soon."
I snapped my phone shut and planted my foot harder on the accelerator.