Hey Everyone! Here is a nice, simple, drama free chapter. I hope it's not too boring.
If you like it…Please review it! If you don't…. be nice. I wrote this chapter even though
I feel a little like Adrian did the night after he was at The Tavern.
I had a night out..I deserved it…lol
I own nothing…Richelle Mead does..
Thanks…Terri :D
CHAPTER 46
ADRIAN'S POV
I left the meeting with Abe feeling completely conflicted by what I just agreed to do. But, what choice did I really have to say in the matter. With Abe, you really aren't given many options. Usually, it's just the option which works best for him.
He told me not to mention it to Rose, just yet. However, at this point I would rather Abe be mad at me than fight with Rose again. I wasn't losing her for anything or anyone. I have definitely learned my lesson; no more lies, and no more secrets.
She deserved better than that.
I knew that Rose would be coming home in a couple days. So, I figured I would check out the shops and maybe surprise her with something nice. It has been a while since we had done anything normal in our lives.
I just want to leave for the Grand Caymans next week for our joint parties and do nothing, but enjoy ourselves, each other, and just hang with our friends .
Rose and I haven't even completely our guest list yet. With everything that has been going on we can't get shit accomplished. When she gets home, we are definitely going to have to set down together and finish a few things.
It was then I tried to imagine another baby in the house, that is if Rose is really pregnant. It was be total chaos, but of the best kind. I would be beyond happy. Rose has absolutely no idea how much it would mean to me.
I was walking by the drug store when the idea had hit me. I went inside the store and asked the girl at the counter where the pregnancy tests were located.
I know that Rose said she wasn't pregnant. But, I had a feeling that she was wrong and I had to know.
I have been going crazy trying to figure out the whole aura thing. I have been around pregnant women before to see a similar aura.
But, those women never had both blue and pink surrounded by gold. It was either blue or pink alone. I have never seen anything like this before.
As soon as she gets home from her visit I am making her take this test. So, I grabbed four different kinds, not knowing what she would need.
The girl at the checkout counter was looking at me funny.
"What? It's not for me…..I don't know how many she'll need." I said in my most smart ass tone.
The girl only glared at me as I took my bag and walked out. What a bitch! It will be all over court that Adrian Ivashkov bought four pregnancy tests. The rumor will be that I bought one for Rose and the other three for my girlfriends.
This place was a trip, a complete rumor mill of a place. It really didn't bother me anymore. Hell…. I was used to it!
I continued on my way to the jewelry shop when my phone startled me. "Ivashkov."
"Hello, Ivashkov."
The voice on the other end of the phone was like music to my ears. "Hey baby. How are you doing?"
"I'm okay. I am just tired and I miss you." Rose said with the sadness clearly evident in her voice.
"I miss you too! When are you coming home?"
"I was thinking maybe tomorrow…Unless, you have a girlfriend coming over. I don't want to interfere with your plans or anything." She laughed.
"Well, I guess I'll just have to change those plans. She's not that great in the sack anyways." I teased.
"Lucky for me." She tried to joke but something sounded off about Rose and she was trying to hide it. And I could also feel it.
"Rose?" I asked.
"Umm, yeah?"
"What's wrong, babe? There is something bothering you. You're upset about something." I was getting upset myself. She was so far away and I couldn't do anything to comfort her.
"I am okay, really. I am extremely tired. I just need some rest, that's all. I called to tell you that I will be leaving tomorrow around noon. And that I should be home in the early evening. I can't wait to get home to you….. I better go. I love you, Adrian."
"I love you too, babe! Get some rest. I will see you tomorrow." I hung up the phone feeling even more empty inside. I knew something was bothering her and I hated it.
I walked into the jewelry shop to only see someone who made me want to run away and hide…. Ashley Conta. FUCK..Why me, lord? Why do you torture me so.? I turned around and started to walk out. But, it was too late.
"Adrian Ivashkov?" She questioned.
She knew it was me. SHIT! I turned around to face her. "Hey! What's going on?" I really could care less what her answer was. What could I do? I was in a public place and really, what could be said? Who am I kidding, if it involved me…. A lot was always said.
She walked over to me and what she said surprised the hell out of me. "I just wanted to apologize for the situation I pushed you into last week. I know that if you weren't drinking and if I hadn't been so persuasive.
Well, you would have never come back to my place. And I promise you that I didn't tell anyone. Only you, Vasilisa Dragomir and myself knows anything. She felt the need to come to my place and bitch at me about it.
So, it's just the three of us and I would deny it if anyone asks. I don't want any problems."
"Four of us." I stated matter of factually.
"Four? Who else knows?" I saw the fear instantly spread across her face.
"Rose."
Her eyes widened with utter fear. "Rose? Did Vasilisa tell her?"
I shook my head. "Nope. I did."
"Why? She would have never known." Ashley was turning green at this point.
"I couldn't and won't lie to her. Besides, she is not going to hurt you. So, relax Ashley. But, I wouldn't say anything to anyone because who knows how she would react to that. Anyways, I have to go." I was done talking about it and to her.
I walked over to the counter and away from her. I looked at the jewelry, not really sure what Rose would like. And then I saw it.
"Can I see this one?" I said to the woman.
She smiled and took the ring from the case. "It is a 5 carat eternity band, flawless, G-I color, princess cut diamonds. They are in a platinum band setting. It's really beautiful."
I raised my eyebrow at her. "Uh huh…And that's good… I take it."
She stared at me like I was learning impaired. What the hell do I know..I am a guy. A diamond is a diamond. "I will take it."
Her eyes became the size of quarters. She cleared her throat. "Umm, Sir. This ring is $185,000.00."
I pulled out my wallet. "You take Amex, right?" I handed her my black centurion card. She acted like it was fucking Christmas morning. I think she would have done anything for me at this moment for the commission she was going to receive.
She wrapped the ring and handed me the bag. I left the store debating whether I should go get something to eat, but I was too tired. I suddenly felt exhausted and the thought of food nauseated me.
I was completely lost. I was bored, and lonely without my family. It's amazing how much I've changed. I used to love being the party guy, living alone, and getting crazy. But, I dreaded walking into our empty house.
I went into the bathroom, sitting the tests on the counter, took off my clothes, and then crawled into our bed. Maybe I will just sleep until Rose and Ethan get home.
ROSE'S POV
I had to hurry and hang up the phone as the stewardess approached me. I didn't want Adrian to hear her talking, it would ruin my surprise of coming home early. I couldn't wait to get there.
I am emotional and physically drained. This trip was a lot harder on me than I ever imagined it would be. I had to leave my family. They were really were my family in every sense of the word.
As my mind was swirling with thoughts, the pilot said the most wonderful words. "Please keep your lap belts fastened. We will begin our descend and the plane will be landing in approximately 25 minutes."
After the plane landed, Pavel walked over to me. "Rose, do you want me to bring your luggage to your apartment now? Or would you rather I do it later? I know you wanted to surprise Adrian and you probably want some privacy."
"Thanks, Pavel. Yeah, I can get it later." I cradled Ethan in my arms. He was such a good baby, rarely fussy, and slept so good for me. I was hoping he would stay asleep for the rest of the night. But, his schedule was going to
be opposite for a few days until he becomes acclimated to our schedule again.
I quietly unlocked our door and took Ethan took his nursery.
I walked into our bedroom to see Adrian laying on top of the covers in his boxers and nothing else, sound asleep. I hated to wake him, but I had too!
I crawled up on the bed and hovered myself over him. I was surprised that he didn't wake up. I couldn't resist any longer as I gently put my lips to his. His eyes flew open, staring straight at me. I felt him smile against my lips.
"I missed you." I whispered.
In an instant his arms flew around me, holding me tight, and our kiss intensified. He pulled back from me. "You were on the plane when you called, weren't you? You sneak." He laughed.
"Yep. I had to get home. I knew you couldn't handle another moment without me." I said, jokingly.
He kissed me again. "You have no idea."
"I think I do." Because I had felt the same way.
"Will you do something for me?" Adrian asked.
I gave him a sly smile. "What did you have in mind?"
He sat up, startling me as he grabbed my hand, leading me into the bathroom. "What are you doing Adrian?"
He pointed towards the counter. "I want you to take the test."
"Adrian…I thought you wanted…. never mind. Okay I will take the test. Get out of here." I said as I pushed him out the door. Christ, was he persistent. My god, he bought four. How many did he think I would need. I had laughed at the thought of Adrian buying them.
He must really have a feeling to go through all of this. I had finished the test and was waiting for the results.
I opened the door to see Adrian anxiously waiting on the edge of the bed. "Were you sick or upset about something earlier today?" He asked.
"Yes…Why?"
Adrian answered. "Because I felt sick and emotional all day. Which is strange for me. I was wondering if I am now feeling some things that you are, physically I mean."
It was the moment of truth. I walked back in the bathroom and read the results.
"So, Adrian…Are you saying that when I don't feel well ..you don't feel well?" I asked as I walked back into our bedroom.
He shrugged his shoulders slightly. "I don't know…I guess so."
"Well..I feel really bad that you are going to be living through morning sickness for the next few months." I smiled at him.
"Are you saying…?" He smiled back.
"Yep…We're having a baby."
He jumped up from the bed and picked me up while spinning me around. "I love you so much. You have no idea how incredibly happy I am at this moment. You're having my baby." His beautiful green eyes sparkled with excitement.
"I love you too! And I may throw up if you don't quit spinning me." I laughed at him.
He put me down and kneeled in front of me. He reached forward; putting both his on my stomach, and kissed it. "I can't wait to meet you." I never imagined that he wanted this so badly. I knew he wanted us to have a baby, but he was beyond
excited about it.
"I need to get ready for bed." I stated as I walked into the bathroom. I stood before the mirror, cleaning my face and I happened to glance up to see Adrian leaning in the door way.
ADRIAN'S POV
I stood in the doorway watching her put moisturizer on her face. She didn't need anything. She was naturally beautiful and even more so now. I couldn't stop smiling or take my eyes from her. She was carrying my child. Wow!
I loved Ethan and he was mine. But, this is different, not in a loving, devoted kind of way. It was different because it was my biological child. I couldn't wait to see him/her, who the baby will look like. I hoped we had a little girl,
and she looked just like her mother.
Rose interrupted my mind rambling. "Are you going to stare at me like that the whole nine months?"
I grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close. "Absolutely. Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?"
"Stop it!" She jokingly tried to pull away.
"You have never been more beautiful than you are right now. You are amazing. Thank you so much." My mouth found hers.
As we laid in bed I couldn't help to talk about the baby. "What do you want to have, a boy or girl?"
"As long as he or she is healthy. It don't matter."
"Well, if it's a girl. I want her to look just like you."
"And if it's a boy?" Rose raised her eyebrows.
"He can look like you, too. But, I sure the hell don't want him to act like me." I shook my head hard trying to get rid of the thought.
Rose laughed. "Baby, you're not that bad."
"That's because I am reformed, remember?" We both had to laugh at that statement.
It was then I remembered her gift. "I got you something today." I reached into the nightstand drawer pulling out the box.
Rose sat straight up. God knows my girl loves presents. "What did you get me?" I put the small box in her hands.
"Open it."
Rose tore into the wrapping and open the lid on the small velvet box. Her eyes widened. "Adrian…You shouldn't have. It's so beautiful." I took it out of the box and slid it on her finger.
"It's from Ethan and the baby because you're a wonderful mother." She put her soft lips to mine.
"I really did miss you." I whispered to her.
"Oh yeah! Do you want to show me how much you missed me?" She said with a sexy smile on her face.
"I think I could do that." I cupped her face and brought my lips to hers once again.
Guys…just for some thought….Would you like me to fast forward with the birth of the baby at the end of this story
Or should I just let you know what the sex was in Ethan's story? Because the sibling will be very involved in the
story line…..I wasn't planning on writing the birth..However, if you guys want it…I will write it! ... Let me know..
Thanks,
Terri :D
