Rose's pov

I woke up to the bright sunlight that's shining through my bedroom window. I got up and with happy smile and hoped that today is going to be a better day for me and Aless. Zac left my house later that night. I can still remember him telling me that I still love Dimitri. Telling the truth, I'm not sure how I feel about Dimitri anymore. But I pushed those thoughts aside and decided that I will make this day a happy day for me and Aless. I'm planning to take her to the mall after school.

I took a quick shower and put on my black classy blouse and my white pencil skirt on. Then I put on my white with black tips high heels on. I rolled my very long hair into a stylish messy bun and put on dark red lipstick. I added on some mascara and black and gray smokey eye shadow. Then I grabbed my white purse with all the files I need at work and went down stairs to the kitchen. I guess no one is awake yet or they are awake, but went somewhere or doing something.

I put in 2 slices of bread in the toaster and pushed the lever down. I took the butter out of the refrigerator and set it on the counter. Then I walked back upstairs and opened Aless's room. I smiled at her sleeping figure as I slide the curtains away from each other. The sunlight lightened up her room. I walked to her and gently shook her. " Aless, Aless, it's time for school" I said softly.

Her eyelids opened showing her deep brown eyes. She stretched out her arms and legs as she sleepily yawned. I laughed and said " Good morning, Sleepyhead".

Aless sighed not fully awake, but smiled and said " Morning, Mommy". I planted a kiss on her rosy cheek and stood up.

I pointed to the bathroom and said " Take your shower and get ready for school, breakfast will be finish by then". After that I left her alone knowing very well that she can dress herself and look presentable. I closed the door to her bedroom and went back downstairs to find Eddie walking in the front door.

" Morning, Ros-" Eddie started to say, but stopped when he saw what I was wearing. I rolled my eyes and said " Eddie, I'm out of my teenage days". He grinned and shrugged.

" You still look beautiful, but this time you look like a businesswoman" Eddie said as he sat down by the counter. I smiled and thanked him.

Now, I didn't tell you about what kind of work I have. Mr. Williams is an old man who owns a company in L.A., but he's here to start building his company here too and I am his PA. So I get paid very well and he's a really kind boss too. His office is about 1 hour and a half away from my house, quit a drive though. His office is as big as my house, so you can easily imagine how big the building is. It is positioned in the modern part of the state.

After I made some breakfast for Eddie, Aless and me. Trust me, I don't want to even about Lissa or Dimitri right now. Then Aless came down wearing her dark blue school uniform with her hair down. I smiled as she sat next to Eddie. " Hi,there" Eddie said to Aless who has her hands inside her bag looking for something. Her face popped up from her messenger bag with a bright smile on her face.

" Hi! and my name is not 'there'. It's Alessandra" Aless said with a child-serious face and tone of voice. Eddie chuckled at her action.

He smiled and said " I'm sorry, Let me try again, Good morning Ms. Alessandra". Aless laughed when Eddie called her Ms. Alessandra and her cheeks turned red. I laughed at her as I put her breakfast in front of her and Eddie and told them to eat up. I ate a piece of butter toast with warm sweet milk. I looked at my simple brown watch and my eyes widened.

" Aless! grab your bag!" I said urgently as I quickly wiped my mouth with a napkin. I was almost running in the house, I grabbed my keys and purse. I told Eddie that if Dimitri and Lissa wants to have breakfast, they're gonna have to find their own. I and Aless quickly said goodbye to Eddie and got into the car. I stepped on the gas going pretty fast. Then I noticed that I haven't braided Aless's hair yet. Oh crap!

I stopped the car in front of Aless's school. I quickly tied Aless's long hair into a ponytail. I kissed her forehead and told her I love her and drove off into the city.

I drove very fast, luckily there was no cops around or I would have gotten a ticket. I parked my SUV in the parking lot and ran in the glass door that employees were walking in. I walked past everyone and said good morning to everyone as I past them. I got into the private elevator and pushed the button that will take me to the 22nd floor. I patiently waited for the elevator to go ping.

Ping!

I sighed in relief that I wasn't late. I walked to Jane who is my extra help with work. I smiled at her as I set my bag down on my desk that is in front of Mr. Williams's big office. " You're on time" Jane teased and she saw how out of breath I was. I looked at myself in my mini mirror to make sure I don't look like I've been through a tornado or a storm. I calmed myself down and knocked on Mr. Williams wooden door.

" Come in" Mr. Williams yelled out. I pushed the door opened and said " Good morning, Mr Williams".

He smiled kindly at me and said " Good morning, Rose , you look a little tired, is your daughter sick?". Only if he knew that Dhampirs don't get sick.

I shook my head and said " No, sir, she is a very healthy child".

He smiled and nodded, then he grabbed a file and handed it to me and said " These are the names of people who are coming to the ball, I need you to call all of them and make sure we've send the invitation cards". He maybe nice, but when it came to work? it's a freaking huge pile. I forced a smile at him and asked " Is there any thing else?".

He waved his hand dismissively and said " No, No, I just need those invitation cards sent out as soon as possible".I nodded and walked out with the thick file in my hand. Jane's eyes widened when she sees the file in my hand. I sighed and said " People to call".

Jane nodded and said " Good luck". I cracked a smile and sat down on the soft black office chair. I have a big wooden desk with an I-mac, an i-pad and a notepad. I turned on my computer and logged into the company's e-mail and opened each and every one of these mails. That usually takes me 4 hours to check-read-write it down. Then Jane walked over to my desk and said " Hey!, lunch break let's go!". I shook my head and said " Can't, too much work".

She sighed and asked " You need anything?". I looked up at her.

I sighed and said " I need you to grab Mr. Williams lunch, cause I'm totally hand full". She nodded and smiled. I pick up the company's phone and dialed the first guest's number and talked to them. I did that for hours and hours. I was very worn out and I still needed to find out if someone had already sent the cards.

I looked at my watch and sighed. 3:15 and my work still isn't done. My body ache all over. I knew that I won't be able to take Aless to the mall today. I'm too worn out.

I continued my work and called Zac and asked him to pick up Aless. I know she's safe with him. I would have called Eddie, but I don't have his number plus he doesn't know where Aless's school is. I worked until everyone left including Mr. Williams and he usually leaves the last. I slammed my hands on the desk as I smiled being happy that I finished my task. I stood up and collected my things and stuffed them into my bag and walked out the doors of the building.

I got into my SUV and drove back home. I parked my SUV and got out. Then I see Dimitri punching Zac on the lawn. I quickly ran to them and pulled them apart. Zac was fighting back so was Dimitri. I tried to pulled Dimitri away from Zac, but instead I felt a tingling pain on the side of my pain. I realized that I was on the grass and my hand was on my face. Dimitri and Zac stopped fighting looked at me. I gasped at the pain I haven't felt for years.

Tears brimmed my eyes as the pain got stronger. I glared at Dimitri who came closer to me, but I raised my hand up and said " Don't you dare come close to me!". I was way beyond angry at Dimitri. I don't even know why they were fighting.

Zac who looked pretty beat up came and helped me up. " Oh my gosh!, Rose, I'm so sorry" Zac said as he looked carefully at my face that's probably going to get a bruise. I looked at Zac and said " It's okay, it's not your fault". Then Zac turned around and looked at Dimitri who looked pretty angry himself.

I looked at Zac and said " Let me clean your cuts". Zac shook his head and said " Don't, I'm leaving and Aless is doing her homework". I feel so bad for Zac. He kissed my forehead and said goodbye. I turned back to Dimitri and let my anger burst out.

" What do you think you were doing?!" I asked angrily trying not to yell so Aless won't hear.

He sighed and said " Why did he bring Aless home? something could have happened to her!". Anger flowed in me more than ever.

" What else could happen that's more worst than her own father rejecting her since birth! I trust Zac, I know he loves her and knows her better than you will ever know her!" I said with anger that laced with every word that came out of my mouth. I was tired and totally got punched by Dimitri so, I'm pretty fused up.

Those words made Dimitri speechless. " You are such a jerk, Dimitri! " I said and walked inside the house leaving Dimitri outside.

I dropped my bags on the kitchen counter and splashed water on my face even the side of my face really stung. I leaned on the counter and closed my eyes. But then I remembered that Aless is doing her homework in her room, she should be finished by now. I sighed and walked upstairs and ran into the person I really don't want to talk with. Lissa!

I gave her a cold stare as she stared back.

" Did you fall on your face?" Lissa asked with a smirk. Before I could stop myself, I had slapped Lissa and that knocked her down on to the floor.

I smirked at her and asked " Did you fall on your face?". She quickly got up and said " You're gonna pay for this!". Fine with me, I'm sick of her!

she raised her hands up and swung it into my face right where Dimitri punched me. Oh boy, That freaking hurts. She wants a girl fight? wonderful! I'm in for a girl fight. I grabbed her blonde hair and jerked her back. I raised my hand to slap her, but a hand got a hold of my wrist.

" Let her go, Roza" Dimitri said behind me. I let her blonde hair go and swung my free hand towards Dimitri's face. Slap!

Eddie came to us and looked between me, Lissa and Dimitri. Then he grabbed Lissa's arm and pulled her away. I was thankful for that. Gotta thank him later!

I turned back to the man I don't want to have anything with at all. He has made me angry so many times and I'm starting to loose my patient.

" Get out of my way!" I snapped at Dimitri who stood in my way . Ugh! he's not moving. Does he want me to punch him? Cause I would gladly do it.

Dimitri sighed and said " Roza, I'm sorry". I glared at him and said " Do not call me' Roza' and I do not forgive you! For 7 years, I haven't got punched at all and I have a daughter and I have see her every day and night, how in the world am I suppose to tell her! Kids ask questions all the time. I can't lie to her and I don't want to, I have made a vow to myself that I will never ever lie to my daughter".

I am so off the edge of patient right now. Dimitri grabbed my shoulders and asked " Does she know I'm her father?".

I smirked and said " Why does she need to know that her father is completely a jerk? No, she doesn't and I don't think you're ready to be a father! not to anyone and especially not to my daughter". I kept glaring at him, showing all of my anger towards him.

Dimitri looked sad, but said " Please let me be with her, I always wanted a child of my own". He was begging me, but does he remember when I begged him to believe that the baby inside of me is his not others. He rejected me and our baby, so Aless is no longer his child. He can't just come back to me and beg to see my child.

I shook my head and said " Never! not when you rejected her once!". I can't let him hurt my baby again. I learned that lesson a long time ago.

Dimitri had tears in his eyes, but my question is...Is he faking it? I don't judge people by look anymore. I don't trust people easily even Zac took years to earn my full trust.

" Rose, Please let me be with her" Dimitri begged. Ugh! I'm so sick of him doing this do to.

I sighed and said " Fine! But you have to make it up for the lost time". I gave him my serious look to let him know that I'm not joking.

He smiled and pulled me into a hug. I pushed him away and said " Not too fast, Comrade". That made Dimitri crack a real smile. I sighed and pushed him aside.

" Can I go with you?" Dimitri asked with hope in his eyes. I turned around and said " No, tomorrow you're having dinner with her and me". I continued my way to Aless's room. I twisted the knob and see my daughter doing her homework.

" Hey, babe" I said as I sat on her bed. She looked up and frowned. Here we go with the questions.

She pointed to the side of my face and asked " Mommy, what happened to your pretty face?". I smiled when she called my face ' pretty'. I shook my head.

" Nothing you have to worry, Honey" I said brushing her hair from her face. Then Aless suddenly looked sad and tears were in her eyes. Oh no! What's wrong with her?

I lifted her chin up and asked " Alessandra, what happened today?". She could sensed my seriousness in my voice. She broke down crying and wrapping her arm around my neck. I ran my hand up and down her small back. " Mommy!, Mommy!" She sobbed on my shoulder. I felt a terrible pain in my heart as i thought of the things that could happen to my daughter.

" What happen, baby" I asked as I felt my own tears run down my face. She held on tighter to me.

" The girls in my class, they locked the bathroom door and I couldn't get out! I was in there for a very long time" She cried on my shoulder. Looks like I'm gonna have to talk to the teacher. I can not allow this to happen to my daughter. It appears that the other girls got jealous of Aless. She has always got perfect grades.

I remember myself being locked up in the bathroom, when I was young. It was horrible. I gently pushed Aless away and said " Alessandra, Whatever happens, I want you to tell me okay? I will doing anything in my power to protect you". I kissed her forehead and pulled her to my chest.

I will not let anything hurt my baby. Not when I'm still alive. " You hungry?" I asked and I felt her nod. We got out of her room and then she asked " Can you pick me up?". I smiled, Aless wants me to pick her up every time she feels sad or down. I nodded and her arms wrapped around my neck and her legs around my waist.

I walked downstairs with her in my arms and her head on my shoulder. Dimitri was downstairs, he frowned when he sees Aless looking so down. Normally she's a very happy girl, always cheerful. But today has not been a good day for her. Aless doesn't like telling anyone about the bad things that happen to her. Which I don't really want it to be that way.

I gave Dimitri the ' I'll-explain-later' look. He nodded and went outside to do his duty. Eddie is probably guarding Princess Grade-A-Royal-Pain right now. I feel sorry for him.

I sat Aless down on the counter and started to make mushroom cream soup. I made some for Dimitri and Eddie and of course I've made some for her highness aka. Lissa.

Aless is having her dinner and I said " Aless, do you want to go to the mall tomorrow?". Her eyes lit up and she nodded eagerly. I laughed and said " You don't have to go to school, we're gonna have some fun tomorrow". She cracked a bright smiled and yelled " Yay! I love you, Mommy!". She kept jumping around and smiled her happy smile.

I picked up my phone and called Ms. Gibson, Aless's teacher.

" Hello, this is Rose, Aless's mother"

" Oh, Ms. Hathaway, is there anything I can do?"

" Tomorrow, Aless won't be going to school".

" Of course"

" Thank you"

" Good night, Ms. Hathaway"

" Good night, Ms. Gibson"

I hung up and grinned at Aless. She smiled and went off to bed early so she has all of her energy tomorrow. I washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. Then I called Jane to let her know that I won't be at work tomorrow. Mr. Williams won't mind, cause this is going to be my first time for not going to work.

I took out my laptop and wrote down all the names of the clients of Mr. Williams. I was wearing my black rimmed glasses staring at the screen until midnight. Then Dimitri came in and sat next to me.

" What are you working on?" Dimitri asked as his eyes looked at the screen.

I sighed and said " Names of clients". My hand started to get a cramp. I winced as I dropped the pen.

Dimitri notices and grabs my hand. He massages my hand and then I felt a warm feeling in my stomach. I pulled my hand back and said " Thank you". I continued to write down the names even when my hands hurts a lot.

I felt Dimitri's gaze on me all the time he sat with me. My eyes started to get heavy and then I couldn't fight my sleepiness. I felt something warm around me as I fell into deep sleep.

A very long chapter. Please review.

Yay, Rose is giving Dimitri a chance and poor Aless got bullied.

Review and there will be more chapters on the way. 25 reviews for this long chapter and I will post another long chapter like this.

Have a great time guys and girls!

Iris