Let us take a moment to review. In the last 24 hours I have got a date? An outing? God whatever it is with Christian next Sunday, I have no idea why Mason would agree to that for me. I'm still trying to figure out what the hell is going on there, are those two conspiring against me or something, if so heads will roll. I mean seriously I never showed any signs of liking him that way, I have been friendly but not that kind of friendly, we are co workers. I was not about to be mean to him, and yet again I state this is Muse we are talking about. And now Lissa is heart broken, I suppose no concert is worth her hurting, but I did not do anything wrong and if I said no now I would come off as well wrong. I never wanted her to be hurt, this cannot be easy for her. She is head over heels for Christian, though I am seriously debating whether or not he is actually retarded, how could he think I like him like that, but then again his liking of me has yet to be determined. To make matters worse Mason likes Christian but for some reason hates Dimitri. Oh and Dimitri asked me out on a date. I'm not sure what to think, or even what to feel, though that was the only thing that happened right last night. How did a night that was suppose to be well quite wonderful end so badly.
The car ride was even worse. Mason had come up with a brilliant seating arrangement in which I ended up in the back seat of his small, did I mention small Prius, in between Lissa and Christian. No words were spoken and when we had pulled up to Lissa's mansion she all but ran out quickly muttering a thank you and good bye, my heart broke along with hers as she ran inside. I could only hope that she was not lying about being mad at me. And then there was Christian, ugh what the hell was his fucking problem. As soon as Liss left the car I opted to move to her now vacant seat. The problem was that Christian did not seem to understand that I wanted the space between us. He was fucking everything up. To make matters worse when we pulled up to his house he insisted on pulling me into a hug and going on and on about the concert, I took that as a good sign though because he never mentioned how excited he was because I was going. I did not miss the twinkle in Mason's eyes. It was like he had planned this all along. Mason had something up his sleeve, I just had to figure it out before he did anything stupid.
Though I am a huge, and I repeat a huge Muse fan, I was starting to think this would be a horrible mistake. I mean yes I had been dying to see them for like forever, but I was afraid what he would do. Would he touch me, try to kiss me? What would he do if I told him no? Christian was really making this hard for me. But I could not say no now could I? I mean this was Muse we were talking about. Just because Christian may think it was a date did not mean it had to be. I could keep away from him and it's not like people talked during concerts. And Dimitri was taking me on a date on Friday. Yes, going to the concert was a must do, I was fearful not stupid.
I could not stop thinking about this said date now either. He had not asked me to go out to eat, no he had asked if he could cook for me. Did that mean he was going to bring me back to his place? God I hoped so. I could only imagine the things him and I could do behind closed doors. All involved little to no clothing, his lips all over me and his hands caressing places that lately had been aching like hell. I had been dying to kiss him since our once near kiss, I longed to feel his lips upon mine, his hands wondering me as I explored him. There was just something about him that just pulled me in.
I tossed in my bed again for the millionth time tonight. Sunday had been dull, but I suppose nothing could beat my train wreck of a graduation dinner. Lissa had not answered my texts or calls all day. I knew she was angry, but I was not the one who started things with Christian. I had made my liking of Dimitri rather clear, she knew well that he was the only man I was pining for. Hell Christian had to fucking know too seeing as he had seen us flirting shamelessly all week. I would have to stop by the cafe tomorrow and fix things with her, something about having her mad at me really irked me. I had done nothing wrong, she had no right to be upset, well not with me. God were girls really this naïve?
My phone chiming brought me back before I could get too worked up. I sat up excitedly hoping it was her answering back stating how stupid she had been acting. I knew it was a lot to ask for but come on I had done nothing. Maybe she would even ask me to come over and hang out, I loved girl time with her. To my surprise the name on the screen was not Lissa, it read Dimitri. My eyes widened and I fumbled to open the message. It was 2 am and this was surely unexpected. What could he possibly have to say to me at this hour, not that it mattered he texted me!
I don't know about you but I can't sleep. You awake milaya? - Dimitri
A smile so big crossed my face as I vigorously typed back my response. This was even better than having Liss answer me back. I had been waiting all week for this.
Can't sleep either. What's got you up this late? Shouldn't you be sleeping the bakery opens in 4 hours- Rose
I know a lame text back but hey I had to start somewhere. Plus I was trying to start off nicely I had thought about texting him before but I thought I would scare him off. We had exchanged numbers last week and Lissa had insisted that it should be him to initiate the next move. I had wanted to call or text him so many times, often fantasying about some sexting with him. Oh maybe I could get this going tonight, not that the sexual tension we already had wasn't thick enough already, but I could use it to get thicker, eventually it was going to have to get cut. Maybe on Friday. At his place. While we had our dinner alone. Chime.
I was thinking about you. -Dimitri
Be still my pacing heart. Was this really happening? Yes yes it was and I was going to take full advantage of this. I could not believe that at 2 am we both were thinking of each other. This had to be some kind of sign. Ha when did I become such a girl, this was just plain sad.
Funny cause I was thinking of you too. -Rose
You coming in tomorrow? I would love to teach you a thing or two. -Dimitri
And that was the opening I needed. I did not want to come off as a total horn ball, and I was sure he was talking about actually baking something new, but I also knew that he was a man. Sex must have crossed his mind at some point with that message. And I was going to make sure it stayed on his mind. Here goes nothing.
I was actually hoping I could teach you a thing or two. If you're willing. -Rose
The answering message came back faster than I thought it could and when I opened the message my jaw dropped and my panties started to get wet. This was exactly what I wanted, what I needed.
What are you wearing? Dimitri
I looked down at my over sized t shirt and sweats and decided that a little white lie would not do any harm in this situation. Plus it was not like he could actually see me.
Lacy black bra, matching boy shorts... You a boxer or briefs kind of man? Rose
Usually a boxer briefs... But at the moment I opted for nothing. I might be being a little straight forward here but it has something to do with thinking about you. God I wish you were here. -Dimitri
Oh my freaken god. Had he really confessed that to me. Was the man back at his place touching himself to me? Something inside of me told me I should be disgusted by this admission but I was not, I was far from disgusted, I was thrilled. I liked that if he was jerking off it was to me. Shit I had been touching myself to thoughts of him all week. Not that it had been helping me any, if anything it made seeing him at the bakery even harder. All I had been wanting to do was jump on him and beg him to make me his. Yea hard to believe I was a virgin with all the naughty thoughts I had been having. Being around Dimitri did things to me, and I loved the feeling.
Wish I was there too. Maybe then I could help you with whatever problem it is you have. -Rose
I'm so glad you said yes to the date. I hope you know what you've gotten yourself into? -Dimitri
I could only hope I had gotten myself into what I was thinking of. I understood that my virginity was something sacred and I should not just be handing it out. But fuck this was Dimitri, I just knew he was the one I wanted to take it. I did not even care if we just had sex and that was it, ok I lied I would love for it to be more, but at the moment I was horny, he was everything I wanted and more. And his thoughts were similar to mine. We got along swell, and we never ran out of things to talk to either.
Oh I know. And I'm more than willing to give you what you want. -Rose
We spent about two more hours texting back and forth, he even went into detail of what he wanted to do with me, all of which I was more than willing to do. We sent message after of message talking about kissing, touching, exploring. I nearly died when he sent me a very vivid message about licking my lower lips until I trembled in pleasure. I fell asleep longing for my alarm to go off so I could get ready and see Dimitri, little did I know my brother had other plans.
"Rose wake up!" I was awoken from my dirty dream of a sexy Russian licking me by being lifted off my bed and thrown into a cold shower. What the fuck?
"Mason what the fuck?!" I was angry for a few reasons, one he disturbed an amazing dream. Two I was now cold and wet, and not in the good way, in my sleep wear. And three Mason was up to something I could tell by the glint in his eyes. I wore the same expression when I was up to something myself.
"You and I have plans. You're coming into work with me. Dress appropriately, and be ready in 20 minutes." With that he left leaving no room for arguments. All I wanted to do was punch him square in the face.
I wanted to tell him fuck no. I really did, my need to see Dimitri was a hot flaming coal, but at the same time I wanted to know what Mason did for a living. The Guardians was a place not many knew about. I had looked them up before and the search engine had come up with mostly conspiracy theories. Stuff about the guardians being assassins, or finding aliens and shit. I did not believe any of them. The guardians were clearly something less cool. I mean Mason worked for them for christsake. So even though I ached to see Dimitri my curiosity to know what Mason's job was all about won.
Mason is forcing me to go to work with him today. Damn shame really I was hoping for a little preview of what was to come for my birthday. -Rose
I set the phone down knowing he would take a few to answer. Looking at the time I knew he was probably either elbow deep in dough, or fighting Tasha off, her fully taking advantage of the fact that I was not there. All last week Dimitri had sent me out to help her. She had been livid, I'm pretty sure the only reason she came in was to see him. The look of horror that crossed her pale features as I helped her every day was humorous. Dimitri had refused to come out of the kitchen to see her, something I suggested to get her off his back. I had been so happy that he had agreed, he said she drove him crazy, but then proceeded to tell how much I drove him crazy and he inched closer to me, touching my cheek and slowly running his hand down my arm. My phone chimed and I quickly read the message.
What a shame... I can honestly say I'll miss you today... Come in as soon as you can. -Dimitri
"What the hell are you thinking about? You've had that damn stupid look on your face for over a week." I knew what look I had, Liss had informed me of it time and time again. She called it the giddy glare, apparently it came on my face every time I thought of Dimitri.
"Nothing you ass. Are we leaving?" I brushed past him grabbing my purse on the way out. I heard him sigh but after telling Eddie to be good he followed me out to his car.
The ride was silent, every once in a while though Mason would shoot me a look and smile. I really wanted to know the real reason why he was taking me to work. I texted Dimitri some sappy little message and settled back, wondering where today was going to take me. I had asked many times to tag along and his answer had always been a stern no. But now here he was taking me and with that god damn stupid smirk on his face. Whatever he had planned was not something I would like, that much I knew. Mase was sneaky like I was. We may look nothing alike but we both were evil plotting jackasses. I was going to keep my guard up, Mason was one sly son of a bitch. I could only image who we both came out with. Janine was weird, and started a lot of crap, but I could only assume we came out more like our father. We both had this air about us that willed people to just leave us alone. Most knew not to piss us off, it is why we clashed so much.
I could not help the sick feeling that settled in my stomach as Mason had me walk deeper and deeper into the building. I could have sworn the building did not look this big from the outside. All those theories about the guardians spun around in my mind, it was odd that I never had the urge to ask Mason what he did for a living, but now suddenly I wished I knew. As a child I had seen our mother wear the same badge Mason now wears, I came to the conclusion that she too had worked for the guardians. Was that why she got up and disappeared? Why was this place giving me the creeps? After about 10 more minutes of walking we finally made it to the office Mason had been looking for. The name plate read Alberta Petrov. I eyed it warily as I read her title Head of Security.
Did Mason work for a security team? I suppose it made sense, his uniform resembled that of a body guard. The only thing was that I knew it was expensive, the slacks name brand, shoes shiny and new. What the hell did he really do, and why was he bringing me to his boss. God this was not going to end well. I had plans for this fine Monday morning, and he was ruining all of them.
"Straighten up." Mason whispered in my ear as he nearly pushed me into the room.
Sitting behind a rather large desk sat a woman that I guessed to be around mid thirties. She had dark skin, and female version of a mow hawk. I honestly thought the woman looked badass. She sat there with a smirk on her face and confidence radiated off of her. She waved her hand to the two seats in front of her desk and without any questions we both sat down. She shuffled through some papers and soon found what she was looking for.
"So Ms. Hathaway, I hear you are looking for a job." Huh, what? No I was not. What was going on, was this his plan, to get me a job when I had clearly stated that I already had one lined up.
"Umm with all due respect, I was not." I looked over at Mason who had a smug look on his face, though with my words he turned and glared at me. Oh he did not like that.
"I can assure you she is looking for a job." Oh fuck no he was not going to do this to me. I was sure that whatever job this Alberta lady had to offer to me would be a good one, but he was not going to do this to me. Not now not ever, this was my life and he was no longer going to tell me what to do.
"I'm sorry Ms. Petrov. I do not know what Mason said to you, but the last time I checked I was in charge of my life. I know you probably have an amazing job to offer me, but I have made it clear that I have already found myself a job. Thank you for your time and I apologize that we have wasted it." I started to get up until I heard a laugh from behind us.
"She truly is just like her mother. I told you she was not going to just accept what you were doing." I turned around to the voice and nearly died laughing at what I saw.
The man standing behind us was tall, yet not taller than Dimitri. He had black hair, tan skin, and deep brown eyes that seemed oddly familiar. But that was not what got me. He was decked out in a purple pin stripped suit, a yellow bow tie adorning his neck. Gold hoop earring hanging off his left ear, and his fingers each had a ring. He looked like a pimp gone wrong.
"Pardon your brothers rude behavior, my name is Ibriham Mazur." He extended his hand to me and I quickly rose to shake it. He eyed me closely but his smile never waved.
"Rosemarie Hathaway. It's a pleasure but I really do not want this job, I have found one on my own that I would very much like to keep." I ran my eyes down his body and back up, just because he was taller and older than me did not mean I was intimidated.
"That is fine Rosemarie. I knew your mother, we were quite close friends. She would never do anything she did not want to, and I would expect no less from her daughter." He took his hand back and looked over at Mason. "I told you to let your sister be, she's a very wonderful young woman who deserves to pick her own future." I was expecting Mason to argue back, claim that he had a right to help me, to force me to work for them, but I was surprised at his answer.
"You were right Mr. Mazur. I suppose I should let Rose go about her day." Mason's head hung in defeat, and pure confusion filled me. Mason never gave up so easily, something was wrong here, and I was going to have to figure it out.
"Well before she leaves would you like a tour of the building Rosemarie?" This Mazur guy looked at me questioningly, and I shivered. He may dress like a ridiculous clown but there was something about him that just screamed, "Don't fuck with me."
"It's Rose. And yes I would love a tour." He extended his arm to me and without thinking I took it.
We left Mason and Alberta behind and we began our tour. It was an odd feeling that I got being around Mazur, I was not afraid of him, or even uncomfortable. I had never had a father figure other than Mason in my life but I felt like he could be mine. I felt like I was suppose let him guide me around. And if I was not mistaken it seemed like everything he pointed out to me, he wanted me to approve of. I found myself smiling a lot around him, and soon found out we both had the same sense of humor.
"So what exactly are the guardians?" I was growing curious and if there was ever a time to find out it was now. He was supplying answers, and I had many questions.
"It's actually a very simple thing. We simply provide protection to those who need it. It is essentially a company of bodyguards." He pulled away from me and stood in front of me. "We are the best of the best though, presidents from all over the world use us. And all the important people as well. Mason was wrong to want you to come here." I was thrown off by that comment.
"And why do you say that?" How did this man even know my mother? Why did Mason seem to answer to him when he hated taking orders. I knew Mazur was his boss, but Mason was like a puppet in his hands.
"Mason took after his mother. She worked here for years. But you my dear, you have a different path, one that you need to find out on your own. He said you got a job at a bakery, am I correct?" I took a deep breath in and tried to take everything in.
"Yes, Dimitri hired me. I like the thought of working there, I can learn new things, and well it is my first job, I still want to go to college." He nodded his head in approval.
"Then that is what you should do. And please Rose do not ever hesitate to ask for our help if you need it. And cut Mason some slack, I believe he has done a wonderful job raising you and your brother." With that Ibriham called someone over to help me out and he left out of a door I did not even know was there.
The gentleman that drove me home called himself Mikhail. I used my time though to think about what had just happened. At least I now knew what Mason did for a living, but I could not help but shake that I was missing something. Who was Ibriham Mazur? Why did Mason listen to him? And why had Mason tried to get me a job with the guardians? I understood that Janine had worked for them, and now he did, but why would he want to bring me into that world. Ibriham had been correct I did deserve to pick my own future, but why had Mason agreed that he was right? Was Mason going to come home yelling at me for saying no? My head was spinning. My phone chimed in my hand.
I'm Sorry! I'm so stupid! Please please come over at 3?- Lissa
Who would have a thought a text like that would make me feel so happy. I had been mad at her for ignoring me, but deep down I knew why she had done it. She needed to collect herself, and not take out her frustrations out on me. I probably would have reacted even worse than she had, at least Lissa had been civil about it. I probably would have ended up punching someone. It was in my nature to punch first then ask questions later, I really was not good with impulse control. Maybe that had been the reason Mason never let me go to public and or private school. Had he been making sure I would stay out of trouble. I laughed at the thought. Poor Mason, this had not gone his way. I thought to all the times that he caught me making out with a boy. Yes, it made me seem like a slut, but all we did was kiss. He also caught me on several occasions sneaking out, I had no where to go, but I still did it in hopes to find a party somewhere. I would find one from time to time, but recently my luck had run out. I also had something to keep in entertained, Dimitri.
Sure do you mind picking me up? I'm at the apartment, and I have no ride. -Rose
As I walked into the apartment I received two messages one from Lissa to which she told me she would be there in an hour and one from Dimitri. Dimitri's message made my day.
I've missed you so much today. The bakery is not the same without you. -Dimitri
I answered back promising to see him tomorrow, I also bravely asked if I could call him later. After a few minutes he had answered back telling me he could not wait to hear my voice. The squeal that left my lips caused Eddie's babysitter to jump up, and I could not help but laugh.
"Why you so happy Rosie?" Eddie came up to me and hugged my waist.
"Because Eddie, things are finally starting to go my way." I smiled down at him and pulled him into my room.
I had not been home as often, and I missed my one on one time with Eddie. He was such a sweet caring kid, I wish there was something I could do for him. I really had to convince Mason to let him go to a regular school. I did not want him to grow up like me with no friends. He was just a kid, he needed to go on playdates, and just be a kid. Maybe I could get that Mazur guy to help me gang up on Mase, he seemed to willingly listen to him.
"Rosie?" Eddie looked up at me a glint in his eyes.
"Yeah, Ed." I was looking through my closet for something to change into and had turned around just in time to see Eddie smile.
"I like Dimitri, is he your boyfriend?" I laughed at the question.
"Well he is not right now, but I am working on it." Eddie sat up and came to join me in the closet.
"He told me he likes you." I stopped what I was doing and looked at my brother. He was being completely serious.
"And when did you tell you this?" I had stopped what I was doing and focused all my attention on the little boy in front of me. I knew he was not making this up, and knowing that Dimitri had talked to him about liking me made me giddy.
"At the dinner, when you and Lissa were in the bathroom. That weird kid and Masey were talking and Dimitri came and sat next to me." I could have started jumping right then and there, but I had to know more.
"What did he say Ed?" I sounded desperate but Eddie would not know the difference.
"He wanted my help. He said he wanted me to like him, because he really really liked you and wanted you to be his girlfriend." Eddie smiled up at me and reached into his pocket. He pulled out something and closed his small fist around it. "Close your eyes Rosie, and put your hand out." I quickly complied way too eager to find out what he was holding.
He placed a small cool object in my hand and my eyes shot open. I was a little thrown off by what it was. I knew what it was but I did not understand why Dimitri would give it to Eddie to give to me. I brought the small object closer to my face and studied it. It was a small round pendant, it was a nazar. My mother had worn one when I was child. It looked like an eye, it was blue and even had a small black pupil to it. It was meant to protect the person wearing it. The evil eye my mother had called it. It was popular in the Turkish culture, it made my heart melt that he would get me something that held some of my heritage.
"He said he wanted to make sure you were safe at all times." Eddie reached for his necklace and pulled it out showing a small pendant of his own, it matched mine. "He gave me one too, said it would make us all close, did you know he wears one around his neck Rosie. We are all like best friends, Dimitri is my bestest friend ever." I pulled him into a hug and nearly sobbed. Dimitri had wanted to win over my little brother too, and Eddie had liked him too. Dimitri was too sweet for words, this was all so amazing.
My life had truly been overtaken by that man. I never would have thought that in such little time I could be completely enamored with Dimitri. He was sweet and caring, thoughtful. And let us not forget sexy as fuck. He made me feel things in places that were rated R. But he was also slowly but surely making his way into my heart. And what surprised me the most was the fact that I was not scared. I had never been so sure of something in my entire life. I wanted him in my life, I knew I already wanted to give myself to him in every way possible. I just could only hope that he would not end up breaking my heart. My life was changing, and I was growing up and I for once was loving the way my life was going.
"Oh Rose guess whose here!" Lissa barged through the door and threw herself at me. I could not help but wrapping my arms around her, and soon Eddie joined in.
Lissa insisted we stay at my place and hang out with Eddie. It was like she knew that I needed to spend time with him. After about 2 hours he grew tired of us and left to do his own thing. I started to tell her what Mason had done and she stopped me.
"Andre did the same thing to me. I wanted to just go into school but he made me go in for a job as well! Did you say no?" I looked at her shocked. Now I really had to know what was going on.
"Of course I said no I want to work with Dimitri, I do not need him finding a job for me, plus I do not think a place like that is for me. I felt like there was something I was not being told" I looked up at her worried. "Did you say yes?"
"Oh god no. Those hands." She held them out and held my gaze. "Do not do body guarding. Coffee I can make, but fighting and protecting, please!"
"Geez Liss. It's not that bad. I run every morning, and I naturally can throw a mean right hook. I mean I am sure I would be good at it, clearly it runs in the family, but I don't know I think I'm going to do my own thing." Lissa nodded and agreed. And suddenly I remembered something.
"Dimitri asked me out on a date, and here read these." I handed her my phone and she began reading it before I regreted letting her do it. She looked up at me eyes bugging out.
"You're so bad! Rose these are naughty texts." I laughed at her, naughty text, seriously? Those texts should be illegal.
"I know right? I mean I knew he liked me but this... This is fucking awesome." We both laughed at this and soon we started our gossip, and against her wanting we made a plan to knock some sense into Christian. This up coming week sure was going to be interesting.
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