Chapter 6
Mariana led us inside. It wasn't that bad. There was clean carpet, and the furniture was nice, not leather, but an expensive looking cloth. We sat down on a sofa, and when we told her that we didn't want tea or coffee, she sat down on an armchair across from us. I seen Lissa glance around, hoping to see some one else here. From what I could tell, she was alone. "So, what brings you here?" She asked, already knowing the answer. "We understand that you had a child with her father, Eric Dragimor. Is that true?" I asked. "Oh, well. Yes." Lissa stiffened. "I knew as soon as I heard her name thats why you came. But he's not here. Ican give you the full story if you like." I felt dissapointed, but that was nothing compared to Lissa. We all nodded, so she continued, "Around twenty years ago, Me and Eric had a kid. He never found out about it, of course, but I was devestated. Not oonly did that ruin my career as a show girl, but I didn't have much Income to take care of it. I did the only thing I could think of. I quit my job and went to my parents, In Rome. We aent very fonr of eatchouther, but they softed up when they relized I was pregnat and I stayed there until I had the baby. He was so beautiful, and I loved him so much. But a horrible accident happened. My parents we out one day buying groceries about a week after My baby, I named him Micheal, was born. On the way back, they were in a car accident, not much unlike Erics. Neither survived, and I was alone, having to raise a baby with no income. It killed me, but I gave him to the orphanage. I stayed in my parents house until I knew that he had been addopted by a good family, and that was two years later. I came back to America, and something brought me here, to dertoit. I stayed in a apartment until I found a job as a wiatress, which is where I still work. I bought the Nicest house I could aford, and Here I am. I'm sorry I dont have what your looking for. I wish I could help, but all I know is he is some where in Rome, and he's under The last name Dragimor. I dod that for Eric, Incase he ever wanted to find him. The adoped parents understood that, and kept it the same. I wish there was something else I could do.." She bowed her head. My mind was turning. Where in Rome could he Be at? Im pretty sure that there aren't thousands of Dragimors in Rome, but were we going to have to go through much trouble to find him? And what happens when we do, will he want to leave his Family? Will he want to come and live at court, so Lissa can Become a voting member of the council?I looked at Lissa, and A mix of emotions were on her face, along in her head. Exicited. Sad. Scared. She was exited because we were going to Rome and we had a new trace on Micheal. Sad for Mariana because of her parents and that she had to give up her child who she loved. Scared for Micheal, because of his sad history and how he was going to find out, and that he might have to leave everything he'd come to know and love. I put my hand over hers and offered her a smile. She returned it, and we looked back at the woman.
Lissa got up, and I followed her, but she waved me off. She went an patted Marianas sholder. I felt her trying to bring spirit up and heal some of the sadness and loss that Mariana was feeling. "its ok. You don't know how much you've just helped us. Im sorry for everything thats happened. I know the feeling. I know that you miss Micheal and your parents, but you did the right thing. Micheals happy and your parents hzve passed on."I smiled, Knowing that Lissa truly felt bad about things. I seen Christain admiring her kindness, and Dimitri looked a little sad. Adrain was staring at Mariana, probally looking at her aura. "Thank you dear. I hope you find him. Tell him I send my love, and Good luck, to all of you." She smiled, and we all gave her goodbyes, and left the house. After getting in the car, we all took a deep breathe. Then, wanting to lighten the mood, I said,"Well, I think we're all going to need to brush up on our Itailan. I mean, someones got to be able to argue our hotel price." Christain rolled his eys and said,"Why dont we just get you to use some of your bad ninja skills to scare the helk out of them. Then we could practically name our price." He commented. "hush it, or you can sleep on the streets. Maybe some homless person will do us a favor and take you away."I snapped back. He just said, "Whatever. You know you'd miss me." I made a face, and by this time we were on the road to our hotel. Dimitri turned the station to some crap and I repeated my comment that I'd made on our way o the Badica house months Ago,"After the Berlin way came down Comrade. And not Country, either." I turned it and it landed on some pop song. He told me I had no taste in music and Lissa Laughed.
I was gettin tired of moving from place to place already, but Adrain kept us in check. He was using his money to pay for everything. I had to be thankful, because otheewise, we would be flying coach and staing in 20$ motels. This hoetel had a buffet for lunch and super, and I hadn't eatin anything but tv dinners the past couple nights, so we all dug in. I enjoyed myself, and it was still daylight outside, so we deided that We would go look around outside. Me and Lissa, with Christian tagging alond went to a couple stores and tried on a few things. Christain sat outside our dressing room and Would aplaud us or make snarky comments about some things. I bought a cute top that would look good in rome with someshort cut-off shorts. Lissa bought a cute sundress that would look good anywhere. After getting milkshakes, we headed back to the hotel. We packed and watched tv for a while until he went back to his room for the night. I was ready to sleep, so Lissa tunred the tv down and promised she wouldn't leave the room.
After getting dressed in our new outfits, we went to the airport. It was around five in the morning, so it was still dark. me and Dimitri got in the near-far guarding position.. I served ans the near guard. We were supposed to stop in Atlanta and the get on a flight to Rome, so I would stay awake until we got on our second plane. It was a private plane, so we could do what ever then. But for now we sat in first class, and I watched the movies that were playing. I really got in to Speed, but other than that I was bored. Once we landed in Atlanta, it late after noon, probally three or so. We got on our private jet to Rome. I was excited, and I cold tell everyone else was too. I don't think anyone had been here before, maybe Adrain. He seemed almost estatic to be in the private plane, probalyy because he could relax a little more. The Windows were deeply tinnted, and we had alot of room. I layed back on my seat, but found that I wasn't tired enough to sleep just yet. So I talked to Lissa and Dimitri while Adrain and Christain were agruing something. After a few hours I dozed off, happy because I had had little bit of a head ache. It felt Like I only slept for ten miinutes But When i woke up It was definalely dayligh Outside. Adrain got up and stretch and said," Ladies and getleman, If you look to your right or left, you will see the great city of Rome." I smiled. We were here, in Rome.