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Chapter Seven

"Rosemarie, can you hear me?"

I could hear several noises surrounding me but I chose to ignore it. My mind was still floating in the blissfulness of unconsciousness.

This wasn't the first time I had fainted due to my illness. It happened once before leaving Chicago; the moment I found out I had the illness. The doctor told me it was called syncope. Something about the decrease of blood flow to the brain, it was all very complicated.

I regained conscious but kept my eyes closed. Something cold and wet was touching my face while a feminine voice murmured my name.

I couldn't ignore the voice or the wetness anymore so I opened my eyes. The familiar dark eyes stared at me, but they didn't belong to the person I wanted to see.

"Dr. Belikova?" I croaked out.

She smiled in what seemed like relief before removing the cold wet thing; it turned out to be a moist towel.

"Hell Rosemarie, how are you feeling?" she asked.

I took in my surroundings and realized I was laying on something cushiony and comfortable. I also noticed that someone had put a thin white cover over my bathing suit. I tried to raise myself up but the doctor stopped me. "Not yet Rosemarie, you should relax for a while."

I narrowed my eyes because the brightness was bothering me. It didn't feel like I was out for too long but then again, that isn't something I could figure out on my own.

"How long was I unconscious?" I asked, afraid that it was long.

"About an hour." She responded.

That wasn't so bad. At least it wasn't several hours. "Where is everyone?" I asked, taking in more of my surroundings. I realized we were inside of the house and it was just the two of us.

"They are all outside. Dimitri brought you in so I could look after you. I arrived a few minutes before you collapsed so I witnessed everything. Have you taken your medications today?"

I shook my head in shame. "Only in the morning. I forgot them at home."

She sighed in disappointment. "That's very dangerous Rosemarie. You need to always carry them around."

"I know," I murmured. I looked around the lightly coloured room. I could vaguely see the outside through the French doors and wondered why Dimitri wasn't here. "Where's Dimitri?"

"He adamantly wanted to stay with you but I thought it would be better if it was just the two of us for a while."

I lifted myself up and this time she didn't try to stop me. My head hurt but I was glad that my chest was no longer stinging. I looked through the French doors in search of Dimitri.

I could see Adrian and Christian but those were the only individuals I could spot.

"Would you look anything to drink?" Dr. Belikova asked me.

I smiled at her and nodded. "A water please."

She walked towards a side table where a pitcher of water sat. The pitcher also had several raspberries inside. She poured me a glass and a few raspberries fell into my cup. She smiled and handed me the glass. I took it gratefully and drank it slowly. The raspberries gave the water a sweet taste which I enjoyed very much.

I drank the water quicker and chewed on the few raspberries that fell into my mouth.

"Better?" she asked.

I nodded slowly while placing the glass down. "Thank you for helping me."

"It's my job. What I would like to know is how bad the pain has gotten. You should be finishing your examinations and therapy in the next two weeks but I would like you to personally tell me how you've been feeling."

I fidgeted with my fingers as I told her. "It's been kind of bad in the nights but I've been getting through it. The medication helps but what happened today was my fault. I forgot them at home and I thought about asking my parents to turn around but I didn't"

"That cannot happen again."

"I know," I murmured. I had to be more careful. I couldn't keep pretending like I was strong enough to live without them. I had to face the facts. "Can we go outside? I kind of want to leave."

"Of course. Your vitals are normal but you need to take your medication." She reached into her pocket and handed a prescription with my name on it. "This is an extra bottle. Dr. Petrov got it for you."

I took it graciously. "Thank you."

She led me outside and the party seemed to be over. There were only about six people left and the music had been lowered considerably. Dimitri sat beside Mason and quickly stood when he noticed my approach.

"Roza," he murmured, before wrapping his arms around my body. I sighed into his touch and smiled at his warmth. "Are you okay?"

"Yes," I whispered, as we continued to embrace.

"You scared us all Rose! What happened?" Mason asked from behind Dimitri.

I grudgingly left Dimitri's arms to hug Mason. I noticed the few tear stains on Mason's cheek and instantly felt bad that he cried because of me. "I'm fine Mase."

"Are you going to die?" he asked.

I tried to reassure him but I stopped myself before I could. That was the first time anyone had ever asked me that question. How I possibly answer that? "I...I don't know, maybe." I answered truthfully.

"No, she's not," Dimitri spoke. He sounded angry, almost desperate as he reassured Mason.

"I don't want you to die Rose," Mason whispered.

"Me either," I whispered back.

"If you do, you might see my mom in heaven." Mason spoke slowly, his eyes widening in realization. "If you do, can you tell her that I love her?"

I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Your mom is alive, Mason. Meredith is fine."

He shook his head quickly. "No, Meredith is my second mom. My first mom and she were sisters. Meredith took care of me after my first mom died. She was very sick."

"Oh, okay. I'll tell her." The lump became harder to swallow.

"I hope you don't though. You're my best friend." Mason murmured sadly.

"She'll be fine" Dimitri responded. He grabbed my arm and spun me around to face him. "Rose and I are leaving now. I need to get her home; the sun is going to set in an hour or so."

"I don't want to go home." I looked into his eyes as I spoke.

"Well, we are leaving." His hold on me tightened as we left the house. I thought it was rude that he didn't let me say goodbye to anyone but I didn't voice my opinion.

I got tired of him dragging me along so I forcefully removed myself from his hold. He kept walking as I followed him.

I opened the door to his truck and quickly got in. He didn't turn on the car but instead turned his body to face mine. "We have to talk."

I licked my suddenly dry lips and nodded. "I know."

"Do you want me to drive you home?" he asked.

I shook my head. "Can we go to your boat? You promised you would show me it and we can talk there."

He nodded before turning the ignition on. There was no music to accompany the silence and I was tempted to change that fact. We reached the harbour quickly before I became brave enough to run on the radio.

"Make sure you bring your medication," Dimitri murmured.

We got out of the car and walked towards where his boat floated. The smell of salt infiltrated my senses and seagulls squawked loudly.

His large and sleek boat came into view. My apprehension of our impending conversation lifted and excitement took place. I had never been on a boat before. We stopped in front of the white and maple wood beauty so Dimitri could lift me on the boat.

He placed his large hands on my waist and lifted me up. He then lifted himself on. He walked ahead of me so I suspected that he wanted me to follow him. We ended up going under the deck where a small kitchen and a little living room were situated. I could see a type of sleeping area behind the living room. It wasn't exactly a bed because it looked part of the boat. There were a few pillows and thick quilted sheets on it; it looked rather comfortable.

He motioned his hand to the couch, signifying that he wanted me to sit down. I placed myself on the blue seat and crossed my legs.

Dimitri sat in one of the stools to face me but we didn't speak. His dark eyes just stared into mine until I couldn't take it anymore, broke the silence, and eye contact. "I'm sick," I mumbled, looking at the ground, "I have aortic stenosis and I don't know if your mom can help me. That's why we moved here. I was denied surgery and so my father found an alternative way. I...I don't know if I can have the alternative way yet but I will find out in two weeks time." I took a deep breath and continued my word vomit, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I wanted to but...I just...didn't want to be reminded of things that couldn't be changed. I just loved spending my time with you and didn't want to spoil it. I'm so sorry. I really am."

There was a beat of silence before he broke it. "You should have told me. I made you do all those things-"

I cut him off and looked back into his eyes. They held pain and I instantly wanted to comfort him. "Don't, don't do that. I loved everything we did together and it didn't affect me in any way. You never pushed me too hard and you never forced me to do anything."

He got up from the stool to sit beside me on the couch. He grabbed hold of my face in his hands and gently kissed both my cheeks. "Is that why our mothers were talking about money?"

I tried to nod but it felt awkward since he was holding me. I tried to gauge his facial reactions to see if he was upset with me. He had every right to be since I lied to him, but I just wasn't ready to tell him yet. "Are you mad at me?"

His eyes flashed, an unnamed emotions flittering in them. "How can you ask that? I can't be mad at you. I could never be mad at you."

I closed my eyes in relief. "I just...I'm sorry for lying."

His arms enveloped me, the comfort of the action familiar. "You don't have to apologize. I wish you told me sooner but I'm glad you're okay and safe. You really scared me when you fainted, I didn't understand what was happening and then my mother came and knew. It hurt that she did and I didn't, but I get it, I really do. I just want you to know that I will always be here for you."

My hands wound themselves in his hair as I gently placed with the strands. I smiled widely at his words. "I know you will. I promise I'll tell you everything you need to know. Just ask me and I will tell you."

He did just that. I answered, question after question, and was exhausted when we were over. I told him how I discovered I was ill, the procedures in Chicago, and the journey that brought my family to Hawaii. His last question was a little more difficult to explain but I tried.

"How could you forget your medication at home?" he asked gently. He wasn't judging me or yelling at me like my mother would do. My foolishness caused my attack but he didn't blame me.

I was snuggled in his side while his arm was slung over my shoulder. I hesitated before answering. "I...I didn't want to be a hassle. Every time I take the medication I'm reminded of my disadvantage. I just didn't want to feel that anymore. I used to be strong. I used to be someone who didn't take anything from anyone and now...now, I don't know who I am anymore. I just wanted to feel like myself; the girl who didn't need medication. I feel like that when I'm with you but the medication is just a slap in the face. I just wanted to spend the day with you without worrying about anything and forgetting my medication at home gave me that chance. I know it's stupid...but, that's my answer."

I felt him place gentle kisses on the top of my head as he listened. When I was finished he responded, "You are strong Roza. You go through so much and you fight through it." He used his finger to lift my chin. I smiled as he kissed my forehead softly. "You're amazing but you shouldn't do that again. You need to stay healthy for everyone who loves you. More importantly, you need to stay healthy for yourself."

My hands caressed the prickly skin of his jaw. He had a little stubble but it didn't bother me; it did itch but that was ignorable. "I will, I promise."

His eyes took hold of mine as his expression changed. He looked almost determined before he spoke, "you'll be okay. I believe that. My mother will help you and then you will get the surgery."

"Okay," I murmured unconvincingly.

He shook his head. "You'll be okay."

I smiled uncomfortably. "I don't know Dimitri. You can't really say that. We don't know what the future holds."

His jaw tightened at my words. "Stop. I know you'll be okay. Fate wouldn't bring you into my life and just take you away. I know that now. This will work and then I'll spend the rest of my life showing you everything you want."

My heart stuttered at his words. "Everything?"

He smiled and gently kissed my lips. "Everything," he whispered.

"How are you so sure that this surgery will work?" I asked against his lips.

He pecked mine once more before answering, "Because I love you. I love you and I know God wouldn't bring you into my life to just take you away."

My heart froze. He loved me? I wanted to tell him that I loved him too but my mouth didn't function that way. "I thought you didn't believe in all that God and religion stuff?"

He chuckled. "That's what you took away from my confession?" He shook his head in amusement. "I don't know...you changed so much of what I believe. I figure there has to be a God if someone as pure and beautiful as you exists on this earth." I giggled at his reasoning. "Roza..." his sweet breath washed over my face, "I love you and I know we'll get through this."

"I love you too," I murmured. A weight lifted off my shoulders as the words left my mouth.

He smiled tenderly before kissing me. My body ignited as our tongues caressed each others. It felt so good to know that he loved me back. This love could be felt in every inch of my body and it felt amazing.

Our kisses became more insistent as he gently laid me on the couch. My body burned to feel so much more of him. My hands wandered down his back as his hands caressed my face and arms. He didn't touch further and I was disappointed that he didn't. I wanted him to touch me- all of me.

I gasped in his mouth as I felt a large, hard, object on my thigh. My body tingled in realization to what it was.

Dimitri slightly backed away to look into my eyes. They were pitch black but held worry. "I'm sorry. We should stop; I have to get you home anyways."

I didn't even realize I was shaking my head as he was speaking. "I don't want to go home, not yet."

He gulped and rested his forehead on mine. "Just... tell me what I can do okay? I want you so much but you need to tell me when to stop."

My thighs shook as I realized that I didn't want him to stop. I wanted to feel him and I didn't care that we weren't married or engaged. I just wanted to love him. That's why it was called making love in the first place. I wanted that. I wanted to make love to him.

I felt no fear as I kissed his nose and spoke, "I don't want you to stop. I want you Dimitri."

He groaned and tightly shut his eyes. "I don't know Roza. So much has happened today. I don't want you to regret anything."

"I won't regret anything, I promise. Love me Dimitri; show me that you love me," I whispered passionately.

His eyes opened and I saw the decision made. His kissed me slower this time but with the same amount of passion.

I responded into the kiss and moaned when he settled his weight back on top of me. His was still hard so I moved my lower body against him; wanting to feel him closer to where I wanted him.

He groaned into my mouth and settled himself right in between my thighs. The thin layer of my bathing suit allowed me to feel so much of him. I whimpered at how good it felt.

"Oh Roza..." he groaned as I rocked against him. We kissed until my lips were throbbing in swollen delight. I couldn't take the pressure anymore. My body felt like it wanted to explode but I couldn't.

Dimitri slightly lifted himself to remove his shirt so he was left in nothing but his swimming shorts.

I eyed him hungrily as my hands caressed his chest and stomach. I had never seen anything more beautiful. I wanted to feel him, skin on skin, so I took off the white cover up from my body. We were left with only our bathing suits on.

He lifted me in his arms and I squealed when he began to walk towards the bedroom.

He gently laid me on the bed and looked into my eyes. "Are you sure?"

I nodded. "I am. Please Dimitri,"

He smiled and kissed me again. I was nervous and I think Dimitri could tell but he didn't say anything.

I calmed down and focused on the way his mouth, tongue, and body made me feel. He played with the straps of my one piece before he slowly lowered them. He kissed my shoulders and the newly exposed skin before he lowered the straps further.

My heart beat faster as his fingers outlined my collarbone. The deep V of the suit allowed him access to parts of my chest and he took advantage of that. My breath stuttered as his mouth and tongue caressed the skin there. I wanted him to touch me lower.

He looked up and I noticed his dark eyes and flushed cheeks. "May I?" he gestured to the suit.

I nodded in enthusiasm which caused him to chuckle. He lowered my suit until it was resting on my hips.

His eyes focused on my chest before his mouth lightly pecked my breast. I moaned, a deep and throaty moan, as his tongue flicked my nipple. He did the same to the other which elicited more sounds from me.

My body warmed and my nipples tingled when he blew on them. "You're so beautiful," he whispered before trailing kisses lower.

My hips moved on their own accord as he pulled on the bathing suit. I didn't feel nervous or hesitant as he removed the rest of my clothing.

He gently kissed my hip bones before moving lower. "Dimitri?" I whispered in questioning.

He looked up and smiled. "Trust me."

I nodded and closed my eyes.

I mewled when I felt his breath between my legs. My heart beat in anticipation.

My hands instinctively grabbed his head as he kissed me there. My head spun and my legs shook as he continued to kiss and lick me.

The light biting sensation caused my legs to close around his head. I was not expecting that or the way it made me feel. I felt a stream of liquid leave my body when he nibbled again.

"Oh my God," I whimpered. I bit the skin of my arm to try and quiet my moans but Dimitri didn't want that.

"I want to hear you Roza," he mumbled from between my legs.

I nodded and gasped as I felt his finger circle my opening. He gently inserted his finger in and I instantly felt my muscles grabbing onto to it.

He groaned which caused vibrations to shoot up and inside me. I cried out as he moved his finger again. The clenching in my stomach increased as he continued working me over.

My thighs shook harder as I felt a slight pain when he added another finger.

"Oh fuck," he moaned.

"Dimitri," I whimpered when the pain ebbed. I could feel his fingers moving in a scissor motion inside me which caused me to twitch.

His tongue flicked against the bundle of nerves as he added another finger. My fingers clutched on his hair as I felt another slight sting.

His tongue moved faster which allowed me to ignore the pain. I was moaning loudly as my body clenched more and more.

He sucked me into his mouth which was my breaking point. I moaned loudly and long as my orgasm ripped through me. My back arched off the bed as my hips moved with his mouth. I could hear my own heart hammering as my body relaxed. I felt like jello- wobbly but delicious.

I felt Dimitri's fingers leave me before he kissed his way up. He kissed the corners of my lips as his hands rubbed along my side. "Are you okay?" he asked.

I nodded happily. "Yes, I want you," I whispered.

He kissed me again before reaching towards a shelf on top of us. I noticed the never been opened box of condoms. I swallowed as he opened the box and took one out. "I bought this the day after we rocked climbed. Let's just say I was hoping for this moment."

I giggled as he untied his shorts. "Were you presuming we'd eventually get here?"

He smiled as he lowered the last of his clothing. "Not presuming. Hoping- there is a difference. You were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. I think any guy would be hoping the same thing."

My eyes dropped and jumped when I heard the resounding 'slap' as his erection touched his stomach. He was large, thick, and frighteningly long. He rolled the condom on with precise movements before moving closer to me.

I had only seen one other hard penis and that was by accident. My friend and I were browsing the internet when we came across it. It was definitely smaller than Dimitri.

"Wow," I mumbled.

He chuckled which caused his erection to move. He laid on top of me but didn't put any of his weight on top of me. "Are you still sure?" he asked again.

I focused on his face and smiled gently. "Go slow...I...I'm new to this."

He kissed me softly. "I know. I felt you."

I nodded against his lips and tensed when I felt his tip touch me. "Relax Roza..." His voice relaxed my muscles which allowed him to push in.

There was a slight sting but there was mostly a full feeling that wasn't quite comfortable. He slid in easier than I thought and I could vaguely hear a slurping sound when he moved.

"I'll go slowly," he groaned through gritted teeth. It was almost like he was reminding himself.

There was slight pain but it wasn't as bad as when he put his fingers inside me. He moved slowly and the wetness from my orgasm allowed him to move more fluidly.

My hands hugged his shoulders as he whispered nonsensical words in my ears. My body was still sensitive from my orgasm so I mewled every time his pelvis hit mine.

The only sounds in the room were our moans and the sound of our skin slightly slapping against one another.

I cringed when he went in too deep but I relaxed further when his fingers played with me. I could feel the slight build up again and moved along with Dimitri to reach my orgasm.

His movements sped up gradually until my nails were digging into his back. The slight sting was the last thing on my mind as my stomach clenched.

"Fuck," I gasped in pure torture and delight.

"Can you come?" Dimitri moaned before pressing his fingers into me harder.

My lips were open against his jaw as I breathed in his sent. I could taste his sweat against my tongue and I relished in the taste.

"I...I think so," I whimpered as I felt my inner muscles clinging to his length.

He moved my body and hit a different part inside me that caused me to almost sob against his jaw. That spot felt so good.

"Is that it?" he groaned as his movements became more erratic.

I couldn't answer him because he kept hitting the spot over and over again. His fingers still played with my bundle and the dual combination had me crying out.

The pressure was much more intense than the orgasm I had earlier- the feeling just increased.

It felt awkward but I continued to chase it.

"Fuck. Oh my God. Ah, ah..." I mumbled incoherently.

The pressure finally broke and I couldn't help but bite into Dimitri's shoulder. My spasms took over my body as I clung to him. There was nothing more beautiful than what I was feeling as my orgasm rushed through me.

I could vaguely feel a swelling feeling from Dimitri's length as he moaned into my neck. "Fuck, fuck, fuck..." he mumbled as his own body shook.

I gasped for air as we held on to one another. It was several minutes before Dimitri moved to the side.

I watched him with glazed eyes as he took the condom off and tossed it to the garbage pail. He rolled over to hug my body to his. He kissed me in any place he could before sighing happily. "How are you?"

I smiled into his neck. "Very happy." And I really was.

He chuckled, the vibrations rumbling through his chest. "I'm glad you are because you make me so happy. I love you."

"I love you too," I whispered. I really did.

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