"I'm sorry Rose, my daughter can sometimes be, well a little bit of a pain." Rhea as always was pleasant as could be. But she was right about Lissa.
Lissa had done a fantastic job of ignoring me. She blocked all my calls. Never read my texts. I would be lying if I said it didn't hurt. But as time passed by I knew I had done nothing wrong. I was right to defend Jill. It had been proven time and time again every time I talked to the young girl. Lissa should have been focusing on being mad at her father, but instead she was blaming the one person who had no say. Jill was the innocent one in all this, and she was the one paying the most for her parents mistakes.
It was now Christmas Eve and the Dragomir's were hosting the annual party. I had come as Dimitri's date and was trying to weasel my way into Lissa's vision, but she kept looking away. I was not stupid though, I saw it was taking her a lot of effort. Even though she was acting like a child it would not stop me from trying. She was my friend, and I wanted to be there for her even if she did not want me. From what Christian had told me she was close to breaking. I knew the only reason she had not yet broken was standing right next me.
Jill had received an invite to the event, something I knew Rhea must have done. That woman tried to bring peace to everything. When she had gotten it she had come straight to me, begging me to help her. She had no idea what to do, her mother was being crazy again and wanted to force her to go. I would have normally told Jill to do what she wanted, but in this case I thought going was a good idea. This could be a giant step in the right direction, and if anything at least Jill would get to attend a very nice party.
So after some planning and some very interesting shopping trips, I had now a very presentable Jill standing next to me. Everyone had done a double take, whether it was because she looked amazing, or because right now she looked very much like a Dragomir, I did not know. And I also did not care.
We had finally found a dress that suited Jill's lanky frame. It was a green color, matching her eyes. And it was actually the same color Lissa had picked out for her own. I had also found some products that would help me tame Jill's crazy curly mane. I had done up her make up with colors to make the jade pop. And lastly I had set some heels on her feet. It had taken days of her walking around in them mostly at the bakery, but she finally had the walk down. She had put me to shame. After finishing her up I stepped back and was surprised at what I say. The girl could be royalty.
Rhea gave us both a tight smile before she started her rounds again. She had, for someone who had been cheated on, welcomed Jill with open arms. So had Eric. I was sure it was because they knew that no matter what it had not been Jill's fault. Jill was a victim in all of this as well. And her mother Emily was not making anything easy on her.
Actually at the moment Emily was prancing around showing off a rather sparkly and small dress. She had the body for it, but her attitude was all wrong. Jill cringed every time she caught sight of her mother. She had confided in me telling me she was getting worse. Jill had found out a little information for me, but it had yet to be anything of use to me. Her mother most definitely worked for the Society. It was mainly based in New York, and in her words everyone she worked with had been sketchy as hell.
"Hello." I turned around and was face to face with Lissa. Discomfort clear in her posture, the fake smile was not helping her cause any either. Lissa was trying, but I had no idea at what.
"Hi!" Jill's voice was high pitched and I could tell she was chastising herself inwardly. Leave it to Jill to make the situation that much more awkward. It was really something I loved about her, she was just a wonderful person, and genuinely just nice.
"Hey Lissa." I tried to ward off some of the tension, by planting a real smile on my face. I was going to have to play the neutral role.
"Are you guys enjoying yourselves?" Lissa took a step closer, but could not hide the glare she shot in Jill's direction.
"Yes, thank you." Jill took a step forward as well, and it was easy to see how excited she was that Lissa was talking to her. Her ranting also clued me in.
"This is absolutely gorgeous Liss. I've never been to a Christmas party before. And that tree, wow just wow it's so big, so big and decorated with so much." With every word her eyes got wider and wider, her voice also got louder.
"Thanks." Lissa eyebrows furrowed together, and a few emotions passed through her eyes, before she hid them.
"Ummm I was thinking..." Lissa looked back at her parents who gave her what seemed to be very encouraging smile. "I was wondering if you would want to sit next to me Jill?"
"YES!" I could not help the giggle that burst through me. Jill was just too adorable for her own good.
"Alright then, well dinner is being served soon, let me show you where we are sitting." Jill was nearly bouncing where she stood. I was so happy for her. Lissa was trying, even if it was forced, it was better than nothing.
"Alright well girls I'm going to find Dimitri." I started to turn but a thin small hand stopped me.
"I'm sorry Rose, and thank you." Lissa's eyes bore into mine, and I could tell she really was sorry.
And I could understand why she freaked out, I honestly could. It must have been so hard to find out someone you loved and trusted betrayed your family. Cheating was something I could barely even think about without getting mad. Eric seemed like such a loyal and smart man. But I supported Lissa, it hurt what she had done, but I knew she would come around. I was hurt that she had attacked me but we could not change the past now.
"We'll talk later OK?" Her smile fell a little, but she knew it would take more than just an I'm sorry. She nodded and linked her arm with Jill's, the action making the already huge smile on her face grow.
"Looks like those two may be heading in the right direction." I looked to my side and spotted Adrian.
It had been a while since I last saw him, Thanksgiving to be precise. He had gotten a guarding position, and the person he protected liked to travel. I had also been informed by Dimitri that Adrian had been smitten with his charge. Apparently she was some daughter to some man, Sage, if I was remembering properly who ran some type of church business.
"I would say so." I turned to him and hugged him. It was odd how our relationship had changed so much. What was even odder was his and Dimitri's friendship.
"So how have you and Dimitri been? I've heard nothing but non stop happiness coming out of that man. I guess sex really does change everything." A blush crept onto my cheeks and I slapped his arm slightly.
"Shut up, you're just jealous cause you're not getting any." I pointed to his charge, Sydney across the room and he shrugged.
"It's a work in process. I know what I'm doing." He smirked at me and I let out a horrific snort.
"Isn't she like a priest's daughter?"
"Those Rose are the best. All the holy and godly things are just a cover. They are usually the wild ones. And when they break rules, fuck when they break rules they go all out." His eyes travelled back to her and she looked at him a blush on her cheeks and she spun around trying to hide it.
"Huh, maybe you're right."
"I'm always right Rose." He opened his mouth to say something else, but he was pushed aside.
"I don't think anything that comes out of your mouth is ever right." Mason put Adrian in a slight head lock as Adrian tried to get away.
"Hey man, don't embarrass me." Adrian straightened out and looked over to see if Sydney had seen, she had and was currently giggling to herself.
"I wouldn't worry about embarrassing yourself Adrian, you do it on a daily basis." Dimitri had joined our little group and he wrapped his arms around my waist. Mason looked down at the action but said nothing, he even forced a small smile.
"Ok now all you ganging up on me is just not nice." He wiped off his suit jacket and straightened himself out. "I am what all the ladies want. I mean just look at me." We all looked in his direction as he fixed his now longer hair. It wasn't as long and messy as before, but with a little more time, he would look just like his old self.
"Please Adrian remember the last time you got too cocky." It was low blow, but Dimitri did have a point.
"Look I got my eyes set on that one, no need to worry Dimitri, that one." He pointed to me and then pinched my cheek, "Is all yours."
I went to lunge at him, but Dimitri's grip tightened. He kissed my neck softly and whispered a quick "I love you." Mason looked at us and his eyes widened, and then a smile graced his lips.
"Well I've had enough my cigarettes are going outside, at least they respect me." With a gallant bow Adrian disappeared into the crowd.
"How is everything with you guys?" Mason turned his attention back to us, and I smiled. I knew this was hard for him. In a way I had left Mason for Dimitri. And even when we had taken a break I had chosen going to Christian over him.
"Great Mase. Everything is great." I looked up and saw that Dimitri was smiling.
"Ugh, fuck." Mason heard Dimitri's words and stiffened. We both looked where his eyes were and then back at each other.
Coming straight towards us was none other than Tasha. I had recently learned that Mason, was also not a fan of her. I opened up a bit and told him about Tasha's advances and he had promised to help my man out. But the woman was relentless. Now instead of trying to flirt she acted like she was just a good friend of his. All while ignoring me, in a nice way.
"Oh hello boys!" See what I mean, I was here too. "Wonderful party no?"
"Yea it was great, but it's getting a little crowded." My words were sharp and her gaze locked with mine.
"Oh Rose didn't see you there, you're so small next to Dimitri." I growled at the jab. Tasha was almost as tall as Dimitri.
I had to give it to her, she may have like ten years on him, ok maybe less, but she was pretty. OK I was lying she was more than pretty. She had raven black hair, that was always perfect. The same icy blue eyes as Christian. Her skin porcelain pale. And her tall and slim body was very model like. But if anything her attitude is what made her ugly. I always got a bad feeling when I was around her, but now a days it had gotten worse.
After she picked up Avery I stayed on my toes. Avery had come back happy and as nice as could be the next day. That in itself hinted me in that something was up. I was certain her and Tasha had something up their sleeves. I just had no idea what it could be. I mean they both seem to want Dimitri, and even if they could get rid of me, only one of them would be able to step in and get a chance. And right now with the way Tasha was acting I knew Avery had a better chance.
"I think she's the perfect size." Dimitri kissed my forehead, and she visibly gulped.
"I think so too. Dimitri was just telling me the other day about how you finished up your semester already, all A's?" Mason looked over at me proud, I was happy he was trying to show me off.
"College. Oh Rose I didn't know you were in school." I opened my mouth but Dimitri interrupted.
"Yes, Roza is applying for Culinary Arts. Any day now she should get her expectancy letter." He hugged me closer to his body and smiled.
It was true though. I had passed all my online classes, and was now looking into actually attending a school. With Dimitri's advice and support I had applied to quite a few. I was excited and scared about it. I had not attended a real school in so long. I was hoping to hear back soon though, it would make an amazing Christmas present.
"Well isn't that wonderful." Her mouth was still closed. Clearly saying that pained her.
"Dinner is ready." Rhea's voice rang through the foyer. And we all started to walk to the dinning room.
Once again the table was set for about 30. The Dragomir's making sure all the well known guardians and family were here. Children were set in another room, making sure the adults would have a kid free environment. Everything was red, green and gold. And I could now smell all the food that was waiting to come out.
"Before we feast I want to take a moment and Thank you all for coming. We love having you all over, and I hope we can do this for many more years to come." Everyone raised their glasses.
Or well almost everyone. Emily and Tasha sat together both with scowls on their faces. They took the chance to whisper to each other, and when they spotted me they both moved apart and glared at me. I had not even known those two knew each other. I also did not know Emily did not like me. She had always been so nice to me. And she seemed to like when I took Jill out.
Then again Emily had been anything but herself lately. Wouldn't a mother want their child to be out of the spot light. Instead she insisted on everyone knowing who Jill was. Insisted on everyone knowing she was the product of being a mistress. Nothing made sense to me. And yet again I got the feeling that something big was happening, but I just could not figure it out.
"Relax love." Dimitri whispered in my ear and rubbed my thigh. The action relaxed and calmed me immediately.
I looked over at him and was surprised at what I found. Dimitri for the most part was in control. The emotions I saw were usually positive. But right now as he looked in the direction I had been looking in, his emotions were anything but. It was clear he was unhappy. He had probably seen the exchange and like me not liked it. We had both been trying to not think about anything bad happening, but we had both been having that gut feeling that something huge was going to happen. We just did not know what it was going to be.
"Hey." He looked my way and I smiled brightly at him. "I love you."
"I love you Roza." Dimitri's eyes softened and I knew just like I, he was now relaxed and calm.
Hours later Dimitri and I headed over to Olena's house. We had promised to make it over before midnight to open presents. I was actually excited for Dimitri to open the presents I had gotten him. I had put forth a lot of effort.
"Roza!" Olena pulled me away from Dimitri and into the house. I laughed at the fact that she nearly shut the door on her one and only son.
"Mama I'm here too." She looked back at him shrugged and continued to usher me to the living room where everyone was.
"Look what I found!" All the girls got up quickly.
"Ah Roza is back!" Sonya pushed her sisters aside and got to me first engulfing me in a bone crushing hug. She was five months pregnant but that was not stopping her.
"God Sonya move your fat ass." Viktoria's voice was always easy to tell apart from the rest of her family. She had a raspy almost sexy tone to her. And it made listening to her a little more interesting than the rest. I was being fought over at the moment, everyone insisting I sit next to them, so I looked over to Dimitri for help.
"She's mine so she sits with me." His possessive tone was actually quite the turn on. All his sisters looked at him like he was crazy, but I looked at him with smoldering eyes.
"Don't do that now Roza. Thats's a present I'm saving for later." His voice was heavy with lust as he whispered in my ear.
Excitement ran through me. I had a little outfit I had bought as part of his present and after this moment all I wanted to do was go back to our little cabin and have him tear it off me. I mean he was going to have to keep me warm all night. It was snowing, and we may even get snowed in. No way out, no heat. Ok, now my mind was going a little crazy.
"You need to stop looking at me like that. My family's going to catch on." A giggle left my lips and Dimitri shifted. Clearly as affected as I was.
The Belikov's tried every excuse in the book to try and get us to stay. We had spent the few hours with them talking and eating all the cookies and treats Olena had made. I now knew where Dimitri had learned to cook so well from. His mother was a beast in the kitchen, and he had surely taken after her. But near midnight it was time to go home. I was tired, and still overwhelmed.
So Dimitri had literally ran with me out the door. When Viktoria had reached for me he threw me over his shoulder and threw me in the car. After a drive that felt like forever we finally parked and made the small walk to the cabin.
It was like a scene straight out of a book. Everything was covered in white. Snowflakes still falling down covering our hair. The night was silent, and the only sound heard was our boots crunching in the unbroken snow. We walked slowly, me tucked under Dimitri's arm. We just took the time to enjoy this small wonder. Living in the cabin had brought such peace to me.
"How about I make some tea?" Dimitri helped me take off my coat and then headed to the kitchen.
"Ok I'm going to change to something a little more comfortable." I leaned in for a kiss but instead got something a lot more passionate.
"Hurry back." With a wink and a smirk Dimitri continued on to the kitchen and I went into the bedroom.
I had bought this little santa's helper outfit. It was a lot more daring than anything I had ever dared to wear for him. It was a satin red corset, that laced up with white ties, and would only cover up til my belly button. A small tiny matching thong that attached to garters that would hold up candy cane striped thigh highs.
Doing a double take in the mirror I could not help but smile. I was about to walk out when I decided I wanted to wear my hair down, I knew how much Dimitri would like that. I walked out quietly and spotted him in the kitchen. The fire burning caught my attention, something about it always seemed so romantic to me. Dimitri was humming a Christmas tune and I could not help but chuckle. This causing his to turn around. The mug in his hand fell to the floor and he took quick long strides towards me.
"Merry Christmas baby." I winked at him, he stopped suddenly and he made no move to come closer. His eyes were exploring my body.
"Turn around." His words came out breathlessly, but I followed his order spinning around so he could see every bit of me.
"God Roza, you are the best Christmas present ever." With that he closed the space between us and kissed me with a fire.
I locked my arms around his neck pulling myself closer to him. I let my tongue snake out and lick his bottom lip, I wanted nothing more than to taste him. He granted me the access without hesitation. As my tongue darted forth his hands began to wonder over my barely clothed body. His large strong hands found my bare ass and he hiked me up so I could wrap my legs around his waist.
I thought he was going to bring me to the bedroom but instead he laid me in front of the fireplace. On the same quilt we had first started to explore each other. God I really did love that fireplace and quilt. Everything about this cabin was just so romantic and wonderful. I loved that this was the place we could call our own. This cabin was were I was first touched, licked, and fucked.
"Rrrroza." Dimitri's lips floated away from mine, but as I tried to reach and look for him everything went fuzzy.
He pushed my hair aside and kissed my neck softly, sensually. His lips made almost no contact on me, and I wanted to scream. In a way I wanted him to be rough with me, to kiss me so hard I would be bruised. Then again when his lips lightly trailed a path to my ear I knew that what he was doing was perfect for the moment.
His touch on me could do such wonders. As he lightly kissed me, his hands with the same pace touched over my corset and brushed over my nipples. The action caused him to shiver as he felt how hard my peaks were for him. Moans escaped my lips, light and breathless as he continued to torture me.
"How can someone be so perfect?" His lips lingered over my collarbone. "How can someone be so lucky?" He pulled himself off me and looked down at me.
"I could ask the same questions." He surprised me when he stood up and walked to our little tree. It was not anything great, but it was real and we had cut it down ourselves.
"It's almost midnight and I want you to open this present before it is." He handed me a small present, that he had wrapped so elegantly.
I sat up and looked at him, noticing a sparkle in his eye. I was about to rip the paper off but he pulled it away from me and I stared at him confusion. Did he want me to open it or not.
"Stand up and do it." I rolled my eyes at him but complied. He stood in front of me, that knowing gleam still in his eyes.
I pulled off the ribbon slowly. Dimitri's presents were always so thought out. Nothing he ever got me was expensive but it was the thought that mattered. He would buy me my favorite lip gloss when I would bitch about it being almost gone. He would buy me flowers just to say I love you. Everything was small and simple, and I loved them all. I peeled off the wrapping paper and was met with a velvet box. I smiled knowing he had gotten me the earrings I had been eyeing at the mall. God he was so sweet. The only thing was when I opened the box it wasn't a pair of earrings. Yes there were diamonds involved, actually it was one to be precise.
"Roza." I looked down to see that Dimitri was kneeling in front of me. No fucking way! "I cannot live my life without you. The time I spent apart from you showed me that I needed you, I still need you. I know we are young, really young, but we can wait for the actual wedding. But I need to know that someday you will be fully mine, and for that knowledge I cannot wait. Roza... My Roza will you marry me?"
My mouth opened a few times, but nothing came out. My emotions were all over the place. I never, and I mean never would have thought he was going to do this. Marriage was such a commitment. I loved him but he was right, we were young. I never thought this would happen so soon. I figured it would be a few more years at the least. But then again he would wait. We could wait to get married. Plan out a perfect wedding. This was just us promising each other and assuring each other that we wanted the other just as much as the other did.
"Yes." He looked at me confused. It was then that I noticed I was sobbing. Tears were spilling down my face and there was no way he could understand me. So instead I nodded.
He stood up quickly and reached for the box, he pulled out the ring and I saw how his hands were shaking. He tried to still them but it was hard for him. After a few attempts the ring made it on to my finger. And when I caught sight of it there I leaped into his arms. Our kiss was slow. Slower than what we had been doing before.
It was then that I knew what a true love kiss was, this kiss was forever. A kiss that spilled so many emotions onto the table. A kiss that no one and nothing could stop. The fire that had been dimmed for a bit was back burning full blaze. His every touch, his scent, everything Dimitri was all I could think about.
We ended back up on the quilt with his lips once again soft on me. This time I let him. I let him take his time, because I felt the same way. I wanted to take forever for this moment. I wanted to remember everything and one day be able to tell my children how in love their father and I were. I wanted this for forever.
"I love you." He lifted me slightly as he loosened the ties on the back of the corset. His shimmed it off of me, taking in the sight before him.
"I love you." My eyes felt heavy as he brought his lips again to mine. He unhooked my garters and pulled down the tiny piece of fabric.
"Dimitri." My voice was a soft whisper and it did not stop him. But I had something in mind. He had given me a present so wonderful, I had to give him his before he got to caught up. "Dimitri stop."
My words startled him but he listened. I flipped him over and started to undress him. Taking the same care of his skin as he had with mine. I kissed his skin with butterfly kisses and his breathing grew heavy. I finally had him all bare to me and I reached out for his manhood. I wiped my thump across the tip spreading the cum that had gathered on top of it.
Without any warning I took as much as I could in my mouth. A gasp left his lips and his hands tangled in my hair. I took in as much as I could feeling his tip in the back of my throat. Using some tips I had found on a website I hummed quietly against him as I pulled him almost completely out of my mouth. I knew he liked it when his hips kicked upwards. I held him down and repeated the action. This time forcing my mouth to wrap around him even tighter.
"Rrrroozzaaa... I'm going to cum." He tried to pull me away but I wanted, no needed to taste him. I had to see and taste what I caused to him. He exploded in my mouth and before I had swallowed he was pulling me towards his face. I had just enough time to swallow before his lips kissed me roughly.
"I love you so fucking much Roza. SO fucking much." He made eye contact with me before he kissed me again. I again pulled away before he got too carried away.
"I'm not done Dimitri. There's one more part to your present. Lay down." I pointed to the quilt this time he hesitantly laid down.
"I think its time you let this little lady take the lead." Words seem to escape him, as he only nodded as I straddled him.
I positioned myself over him. I was a little nervous. This was the first time since our first night together that I was on top. That was a little different since we were in the hot tub. But I could not get too scared. I knew I could do this, and I knew we were both going to enjoy this.
I slid myself down taking him in fully. A sigh left both our lips, and my hips started moving on their own. Every time he hit the hilt a moan would leave my lips. Every time the action was repeated the moans got louder. Even Dimitri was throughly enjoying this.
"You feel so good." I placed my hands on his chest, my body was starting to give up. I was working on overtime, my hips going up and down and side to side.
"Fuck Rrroza... SO good." His hands went to my hips to help me as he guided me up and down his enlarged shaft.
I could feel this dick throbbing begging for release inside of me. It was the same release my body was screaming out for. I quickened the pace and Dimitri started meeting my hips with his half way there. Skin again skin was the only sound next to the fire crackling that could be heard. And then suddenly my moans started again.
"Fuck Dimitri." He sat up keeping me on his lap, and my head fell on his shoulder. I kept moving faster, taking him in deeper.
"Rrrrooozaa!" Dimitri burst inside of me just as I exploded.
Giggles left my lips and I wrapped my arms around him. His lips lazily reached for mine, both of us lost in the haze from what we had just done. I had never had such an amazing Christmas, and taking a look at the clock it had just begun.
"Want to go again." I pulled away to study him, a lazy smile falling upon his face.
"We're not sleeping tonight Roza. Tonight we celebrate." And with that he rolled us over so he hovered over me. Lips attacking, hands wondering.
So I totally was not going to do a proposal. Its so cliche and always happens. But I figure with what I have planned it would be fine... Plus they are going to wait. There is no rush for the wedding or anything, he could have gotten her a promise ring, but I figured Dimitri would go all out. So what did you think? About Jill? Lissa? How everyone is trying to get along? And what the hell are Tasha and Emily up to? How about the proposal? Was it sappy? And Roza taking charge, nothing better than a woman that can do that right? Ha well until next time, which will be soon! Again thank you all... Loves ya!
Also MelissaDB'sLover I cannot message you, but I wanted again so say thank you... And I am sorry to hear that you have been through so much! Thank you again for your support and kind words. I hope work goes by quickly so you can come home and read and get lost in the worlds I so love to create! Smile dear, the best is yet to come!