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CHAPTER 7
ROSE'S POV
I sat up in the bed looking at Dr. Olendzki waiting for an answer. She just kept flipping through my chart. It seemed as though she trying not to make eye contact with me. " Oh for Christ's sake
Doc, Spit it out already." I sneered at her.
" Rose….I….When did you last have your period?" The Doctor asked.
" I don't know, Why?" I took a minute and thought to myself. It can't be. NO, NO, Shit, it can't be possible.
" Rose?" She questioned me again.
" Honestly? Maybe eight or nine weeks ago." I said not being able to look up at the Doctor.
" I am not sure how to break these results to you." She said nervously.
The good Doctor looked as if she were facing a firing squad. It's as if she's afraid I'll punch her if she tells me the results. You never know, I just might depending on what the results are.
" Just tell me already Doc. I really don't have all damn day." I demanded.
" You're pregnant., Rose." She said in one exaggerated breath.
" No Damned way, It can't be. I can't be. You've made a mistake. OH God, No, Shit." I yelled at the Doctor. " Just leave me alone and get the hell out NOW."
Dr. Olendzki simply nodded her head and walked out of the room.
I didn't think it was possible. Dimitri and I had made love in the cabin months ago, but I had my period afterwards. Jesus, We were together at the mansion. How the hell can I explain
that situation to anyone. I already have people thinking the worst of me, can you imagine if they knew I had sex with a Strigoi. But, it's not what you would think. There is much more to
the story. We weren't ourselves at the time. What about Adrian? He has endured so much because of me. It seems as though all I ever get done doing is either hurting or disappointing
him. What about the baby? Dimitri's baby. My hands instantly found there way to my stomach. I took Dimitri from this world and now I am carrying his child. How am I going to do this?
I am still a week or so from graduation, just started my relationship with Adrian, and I am not even an assigned guardian yet. Adding a baby to this mix seems like a cruel twist of fate.
This pregnancy couldn't have come at a worse time in my life. It was just then the door to the room slowly opened. It was Adrian.
" Hey Beautiful, Can I come in?" He whispered.
I just nodded my head and the tears betrayed me again. Damn hormones, now I know why I've been acting like a whiny, emotional wreck. As the tears streaked my cheeks. Adrian rushed
to my side and took my hands in his. " Shhh, What's wrong Little Dhampir?" He asked while comforting me.
" Adrian, Everything is a mess." I cried.
" No, it's not. Whatever it is, we can fix it together." He said determined.
" I'm not so sure. It's a pretty big problem. I can't ask you to help fix this particular problem. Did you speak to Dr. Olendzki?" I asked.
" I talked to her briefly, but she wouldn't give my any information. What is it Rose, just tell me." He pleaded.
" I'm pregnant." I quietly whispered. I am not sure if he even heard me.
Adrian just nodded his head and pulled me into his arms. " I figured that was it."
" What? How?" Perfect timing, The Doctor entered the room.
" Rose, Is it okay to discuss this information with Lord Ivashkov in the room?" She asked.
Adrian looked from me and up at the Doctor. " Why wouldn't she be okay with it? I am the father of this child."
I looked at him to open my mouth and correct him. But, he squeezed my hand as if to tell me to keep it quiet.
" Of Course, Lord Ivashkov, I didn't mean to imply." She started to say.
" It's quite alright." Adrian interrupted.
" Rose, You're going to be discharged and you will need to follow up with an obstetrician. Also, you will need to take a daily prenatal vitamin. If you should have any questions or if any
problems should arise don't hesitate to come back and see me." Dr. Olendzki ordered.
I just continued sitting on the bed, unable to move. I am still in shock over everything that has just been placed before me. Finally Adrian broke the silence, " We will follow your advice, Thank You.
Come on Rose, Let's go." He helped me from the bed and we made our way from the clinic.
" We should go back to my place, Little Dhampir." Adrian said while wrapping his arm around my shoulder.
I gave him a small smile and let him lead the way.
ADRIAN'S POV
I was waiting anxiously outside Rose's hospital room. I knew the Doctor wouldn't give me any information and that I would need to hear it from Rose. I heard some yelling from the room and that
could only mean one thing; She gave Rose the results. I have an idea of what the test results were going to be. Honestly, I can't believe Rose hasn't figured it out herself. I saw Dr. Olendzki
leave the room in a rush. She had a look of complete fear on her face. I would have too! I've witnessed first hand the wrath of Rosemarie Hathaway and it's not a pretty sight. Actually, it's
down right frightening. I had to chuckle to myself as I slowly opened the door to the room.
" Hey beautiful, Can I come in?" I whispered to her. She looked devastated, defeated as she started to cry. I knew it was hard to let her guard down like that in front of me or anyone. She
thought it showed weakness. I am glad she trusts me enough to be herself and I really loved her for that.
" Shhh, What's wrong Little Dhampir?" I asked while trying to comfort her. She was really upset saying her life was a mess. I knew for a fact what her results were. I just needed Rose to
confirm my suspicions and It's really not my place to ask. I tried to tell her that her life wasn't a mess and We could fix whatever it was together. I was disappointed that she would feel as though
it wasn't my place to help her. When I told this woman I loved her, there was no going back for me. No matter what the future had in store for us. She looked at me and confirmed what I had
suspected.
" I'm pregnant." She whispered. I knew it. Oh God, Where will this leave us? Will she still want me? I can't let her face this alone. The Doctor entered the room and I was vaguely aware of her question.
I looked at Rose and then the Doctor.
" Why wouldn't she be okay with it? I am the father of this child." I blurted. Eyeing Rose I could tell she was ready to blow the whistle on the whole thing. I gently squeezed her hand reminding
her to keep it quiet until later. The Doctor put her foot in her mouth by insinuating that I couldn't possibly be the father. Which really pissed me off and the bitch knew it. She continued to give a
list of instructions before discharging Rose. I Thanked her and informed her we would follow her advice. I helped Rose down from the bed, while wrapping my arm around her shoulder. I
suggested she come back to my place. It was the best place for her to go and get some rest. After that we could discuss where we are to go from her. I knew she was scared. Christ, She's
only 18 years old. But, I am in the position to give her and this child the best life possible. We made our way back to my room and I lead Rose to my bedroom.
" Little Dhampir, You need to get some rest." I said as I tucked her into my bed. I kissed her gently. " Rose, I love you and I am here for you in whatever decisions you make."
" Thanks Adrian, You're so good to me. What did I ever do to deserve you?"
" Just lucky I guess." I laughed. " No, It's simple You're You."
" Could you please call Lissa and let her know I am with you. Also, could you ask her to stop by here in a couple hours, I'd like to talk to her. But, I feel that we need to speak about this
situation first." She asked. I told her I would.
" I will let you rest for a while and we can discuss everything later." I said as I closed the door.
I took out my cell phone and dialed Lissa number.
" Hello?" Lissa answered.
" Hey Cousin, It's Adrian. I just wanted to make you aware that Rose is here resting in my room."
" Why didn't someone call me sooner? I'm coming over right now to see her." Lissa demanded.
" I don't think that's a good idea. Rose is sleeping and she ask me to call you and let you know to stop by in a couple hours." I said in return.
" Adrian, Why is it I feel as though you're trying to shut me out of Rose's life?" She questioned.
" Cousin, I would never do that and you know it. I think that you're having a hard time adjusting to the fact that Rose has another person in her like now. Lissa this is not a competition."
I scolded her.
" I suppose you're right. Forgive me. I should be glad she has you in her life. Rose deserves to be loved. I just hope your intentions are good Adrian. You better not disappoint her. I will see
you both in a couple hours." She hung up the phone.
Jesus, I desperately needed a drink. I walked over to my bar and poured myself a vodka tonic. It was at that point I heard Rose clear her throat.
" I thought you quit drinking?" She asked with a grin on your face.
" Well, I am celebrating a special occasion. Didn't you hear? I am going to be a father?" I smiled at her her.
" Adrian about that…. You don't have to do that. You are not under any obligation to me or this child." She answered honestly.
" Rose, I know that. But, if you just let me. I want to be the father to this baby. His biological father is gone. You and this child deserve the best life possible. Dimitri probably would have
never choose me to do this, but I feel he would respect my effort. He understood how much I loved you even when you couldn't see it. Don't shut me out. Not now, not when you need me."
I pleaded.
" I don't just need you, I want you. I don't want you to feel I am settling because that is far from the truth, I love you Adrian." She finally admitted. I hugged her and gave her the most
gentle of kisses. "thank you" I thought to myself.
I took her hand and lead her to the couch. " Explain The whole conception thing to me?" She raised her eyebrows and smirked at me. " You know what I mean Rose. It had to have been
when Dimitri was Strigoi, Right? We have to find out if our child is in any danger." I asked.
" I am so embarrassed about this. I can only imagine what you think of me." Rose cried.
" Look at me, I would never think bad of you. He was the love of your life and you weren't thinking clearly. I would never judge you." I promised her.
" It was when we were at Galina's mansion outside Novosibirsk. Dimitri was holding me there basically as his blood whore. I can't really blame him since I allowed it to happen. He would come
to me quite often. Oksana had made me a ring infused with Spirit to help with my Shadowkissed effects. On this particular evening, Dimitri had picked the ring up off the nightstand and placed it on
his pinkie finger. It was if a switch had flipped inside him, it was like I had the old Dimitri back." I looked at Rose and nodded my head encouraging her to continue with her story. She did. " He was
talking with such emotion and his smile was so genuine. I couldn't help myself, he couldn't help himself. There was no cruelty, it was complete love and desire. I felt if I could just hold onto that he
would be able to come back to me. But, after he removed the ring, the cruel part of being Strigoi took over again and controlled him. I was so ashamed at what I had just done." She lowered her head.
" You shouldn't be ashamed. It's like you said you weren't yourself and he wasn't himself. I never want you to think badly of this situation again. Understand me?" I demanded.
" Rose, Will you let me be the father to this baby or not?" I asked.
" Adrian, who will believe it? We just went public with our relationship. I am already two and half months along in this pregnancy." She questioned.
" No one has to know the details of our sex life. How would anyone know the truth? We can say we made love when you came to me before you left for Russia. You can say you were distraught and we
sought comfort in each other. There may be a two week window. I doubt if anyone will fill the need to investigate and let them, Who cares?" I stated matter of factually.
" What about your family?" Rose asked.
" What about them?" I questioned. I could tell by the look on her face that she had accepted my offer, She didn't have an argument for her case. It was settled. I won.
" If I accept this generous offer, you know you can back out at any time. I would never hold you to anything and I also have to tell Lissa the truth about Dimitri being the biological father." Rose explained.
" Whatever you want Sweetheart. I am with you 100% percent." I assured her.
I pulled her into a tight embrace. " Our child will not want for anything. He or she will be given the best of opportunities." I promised.
" Thank You Adrian." As she grabbed my collar and pulled me into the most sexy, amazing kiss. As we lingered in our kiss my ringing cell phone interrupted us.
" Ivashkov here." I said while rolling my eyes.
" Adrian Dear, This is your Aunt Tatiana." She said.
" Ah…….What is it I can do for you?" I asked quite amused. The old bitch really got on my nerves, but I want to stay in the will I thought.
" My private jet is waiting for you as we speak at St. Vladimir's airstrip. You are to attend an emergency private meeting with me tomorrow morning here at court." She demanded.
" What if I choose to NOT honor you with my presence?" I hissed at her.
" Oh Dear Adrian, This is one meeting I would advise you not to miss. That's if you value the girl that's enjoying your company right now." She threatened.
" I will see you tomorrow." I sneered at her. I hung up the phone thinking this meeting isn't going to end well.
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