So this whole chapter is in Dimitri's point of view. I wanted you guys to know what he thinks about everything going on. I hope you like it.
DPOV
I was satisfied when I heard the crack indicating that I had indeed broken the man's nose. He deserved so much more in my opinion. I lied to Rose when I told her I went to see Ivan. I actually just followed her to the bar. I had to keep an eye on her. It is not that I don't trust her... Okay I guess I really don't trust her. Not after the affair. She needs to earn my trust back.
I was feeling a lot better when the other guy admitted to never sleeping with Rose but I was still hurt over the fact that she saw him in the first place. I was not a possessive man but with Rose I became uncomfortable if another man even looks at her. I love her so much. I never want to let her go. When I threatened to leave her in our bedroom last night it was nothing more than an empty threat. I just wanted her to know that she can't do those types of things to me and everything will be okay afterwards. I needed her to understand the consequences. If I'm being honest with myself I can admit that no matter how many times Rose hurts me I will never leave her.
I walk out of the bar and head for my car. The girls are just getting into a taxi outside. They're too drunk to recognize me so I slip into my car and head to Ivan's.
Ivan is standing at the front door as soon as I walk up to it. He is wearing a mischievous smirk.
"What?" I ask.
"You were spying weren't you?" He asks and then laughs at whatever expression is on my face.
"No. What makes you think that?"
"Well you were supposed to be here a few hours ago so I assumed you followed Rose to the bar to spy. You know Rose wouldn't be too happy to find out about your mistrust." He said in a sing-song voice to indicate that he thought all of this was hilarious.
"What she doesn't know wont hurt her."
"Ah ha. So you admit it." She says rather loudly.
"Can we go inside now?" I ask to try to change the subject. He opens his front door and walks inside. We stop in his kitchen and he goes to make us some drinks.
"So what happened?" He pried.
"I uhh...met the guy."
"What? Are you kidding? What happened?" He walks over handing me a half glass of vodka. He sounds extremely interested in our conversation.
"He didn't know who I was so he talked about Rose. He talked about getting 'the husband' meaning me, out of the picture and I responded appropriately.' I shrugged making it sound like it wasn't a big deal but on the inside I was still fuming.
"And what would that be?" He asked while leaning in like some old woman getting the juicy gossip from her friend.
"I broke his nose." I smiled after saying that. Ivan burst out laughing.
"I knew you would do it if you saw him. How did it feel?" He asked.
"It felt damn good honestly. I'm worried about this guy though. He doesn't seem all there if you know what I mean. You don't think Rose would leave me for him do you?" I asked sounding completely insecure. I'm not usually this way. Only with dealing with Rose will I ever be unsure about myself. She is a beautiful and amazing woman. I always think she'll find someone better. I can only admit my insecurities to Ivan because I don't mind being vulnerable with him.
"No way!" He reassured me. "I'm surprised she had the affair in the beginning. I mean if you could even call it that. She didn't sleep with him and it was short-lived right?"
"That doesn't make it hurt any less! I'm glad I'm still the only one but it still hurts a lot." I explain to him.
"Don't worry about it man. She's not going anywhere. You know you guys should go away for a while. Take a vacation of some sorts." He tells me.
"Yeah Rose said that Lissa said the same thing."
"Well then do it. You should go somewhere tropical. Like Honolulu or one of the private beaches in Mexico. It would be a nice get-a-way." Ivan says.
"Yeah that actually sounds pretty nice. I'll look into it." I start to feel my phone vibrating in my pocket and I pull my phone out. I'm getting a text.
What are you up to?;) -Tasha.
Tasha is a secretary at the office. She has been my friend for years. She is a really tall skinny woman with long straight black hair and icy blue eyes. She is quite beautiful and has a great personality. I always love talking to her at work. Rose knows about Tasha but I sometimes don't tell her when me and Tasha meet up for lunch or other plutonic occasions. I know you are probably thinking I'm the biggest hypocrite but I'm not having an affair with Tasha. We are strictly friends.
Drinking with Ivan. You? -Dimitri.
Ivan is giving me a strange look.
"What?" I ask.
"Why are you smiling all of a sudden?" He asks me.
"Tasha just text me." I simply explain. Ivan raises an eye brow at me and walks back into the kitchen to get another round of drinks.
Sitting at home. Would you like to meet up tomorrow for lunch? -Tasha
Yeah that sounds great. Text me tomorrow with the time and place. -Dimitri.
As I sent that text Ivan walked back in and gave me another strange look. He sets his drink down and looks straight at me.
"Okay what is going on with you and Tasha?" Ivan asks me.
"Nothing."
"Really? Than why do you lie to Rose about her and text her all the time. You guys flirt all the time in the office." He says sounding angry at the fact.
"i don't flirt with her and I don't lie to Rose about her." I defend myself.
"You don't tell her about meeting up with Tasha. That is the same as lying. As yes you do flirt with her. I watch you guys." Ivan says and takes another drink. I think for a minute before I respond.
"What Rose doesn't know won't hurt her and plus it is not like I'm having an affair with Tasha. We're just friends."
"Yeah you spent all of your energy with your 'friend' and forgot about your wife. That is what started this whole thing." He says.
"That's not true." I shout at him. I'm getting angrier and angrier with his accusations.
"You know that it is. I'm a good enough friend to point it out to you. You need to lay off with Tasha."
I don't know how to respond to that so I try to change the topic of discussion.
"Lets just talk about something else."