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Chapter 08.

There was exactly eleven days until the big day. Eleven. That meant there was ten days until I turned nineteen. I couldn't believe I would only be nineteen and it was as if my life was being held captive already. Like it was being handed over to another person.

I had just come home from my morning and was about to grab a bottle of water from the fridge when I noticed that there was a tiny box on the table with a bow on it. It wasn't who I thought it was from though, it was from my parents.

"What is it now?" Sighing I grabbed the tiny box and unwrapped the box, lifting the lid it revealed…a set of keys? There was a note so maybe that would clarify a few things. Opening the note I assumed maybe they had gotten me a new car for my birthday, but it didn't seem so , what the note told me shocked me even more.

To : Rose

Our dearest daughter, these keys are a present for your birthday, also they hold a gift on the other side of the door. So you will have noticed that these keys are for an house we have bought for you. You will be able to decorate as you please and have more freedom then being at our home with your parents. We know you will be ready and there will be a "gift" in the housewhen you move. While you were on your run, me and your mother have take your stuff from your room and have had it transported to the new house I know it seems sudden but everything has a reason right? We believe you will get accustomed to this. Do not fear in our decisions. Get ready and let the driver know you are ready to go to your new house. It is on the outline of the city, a bit further from our home and not exactly in the city as we know you do not wish to be right within the busy streets. Trust us.

Love. Mom and dad.

Huh. This note was super secretive. Trust us. What was that supposed to mean? On the other hand I was almost stoked as to what this houselooked like and the fact they thought I was responsible enough to live on my own. I mean besides the fact I might have to live off of chocolate donuts and packaged soup was not a big deal.

Hurrying into the shower, I washed the sweat from my run off and dressed in the clothes I had actually laid out before going on the run. I was wearing a pair of black leggings and an overly oversized knit sweater. It was the middle of march after all. I grabbed the scarf I was wearing with my outfit and my purse and looked at the emptied bedroom. All that was left was the queen sized bed and the bedroom furniture. All my photos were gone, books, music, clothing and makeup. Everything I needed to start over. I didn't understand why they were rushing things. Why not tell me and pack with me than make it super secretive. Shrugging my shoulders I shut the door and headed out to Stan.

" Alrighty Stan, the note I was given says that you know where my new house is, please take me there." I gave a smile to him and squeezed his shoulder. He gave a gruff nod and started the car. I could feel the cool metal of the keys rest in the palm of my hand.

The drive to the new house was not that long, in fact it was only a 20 minute drive from our old house, and just like the note said it was close to the city, but not quite in the city. Driving up to the house, which actually turned out to be a beautiful modern structured house. The architect of the house was almost boxy, very futuristic and something that I loved very much.

I climbed out of the car to gaze at the house, and just as I was doing so, another car pulled up to the house. I was surprised to see Dimitri climb out of the car that had just pulled up.

"What are you doing here?" I almost screeched. I did not want him here.

"Did they tell you to come see my new house?" I said proudly as I jingled my keys in the air. A smug look came across his face.

"Im sure you mean to say MY house?" His hand rose with his set of keys. And then it hit me. They had gotten us a house, to set us up together in a home. They were not calling off this wedding at all, it was happening whether we wanted it to or not. And this was how they were going to bring us together.

Realisation crossed Dimitri's face as he was thinking about it as well. "Our parents?" He asked.

"Definitely our parents." I stated walking toward the home with Dimitri at my heels. And sure as shit, both set of keys unlocked the door.

"Dammit, why are they doing this." I leaned my head against the door and felt a large hand on my shoulder.

"Come on let's see this house they have set our stuff in." Dimitri prompted me to open the door. When we opened the door the home was amazing. It looked as if a home designer had done it, the dark browns and reds came to sight in the home. When we walked in the ceiling was high and a crystal lighting sat on the roof. The walls were obviously bare except for the decorational portraits. There was a table with a vase of, you guess it, roses. The walls a tan colour. This home was obviously done inspired by moi. Everything came together beautifully it was hard to describe in words.

Footsteps startled me from my thoughts.

"Ah it seems both of you arrived at the same time. Good timing on our parts don't you say Abe?" Alexander came around the corner showing us in his business suit with my father standing beside him. My mother must've been with a friend.

"Very good timing." Fixing his scarf my father smiled widely at me. I couldn't help but grin at the mobster in front of me.

"So," Alexander started, " We expect that the two of you do not kill each other and act civilized you both need to learn to work together, to understand each other and to be able to trust one another. This is your home now and we want you guys to work together. Understood.?" I went to open my mouth but only to be shut up with a gentle squeeze to my hand from Dimitri.

"Of course, we will work hard to do that for you." Alexander smiled and my father the same. "Good, then we will leave the two of you to be and unpack your belongings. Get to know your home, but first Dimitri I would like to talk to you." Alexander ushered Dimitri upstairs while I stood downstairs with my father.

"Well old man, you got me good this time. Please tell me though, why is this marriage so important I am sure that this marriage thing has a loop hole.?" Abe just smiled at me and shook his head.

"My daughter if only you understood, I can tell you though it had nothing to do with our business but a wish given by someone on their death bed. We will not work around it for the sake of her soul. Please understand now that this means more than anything." I was shaken, so it wasn't business but a last request? It all made sense as to why it was such a big deal, I would try but it wouldn't change how I felt about Dimitri, and it would only be harder the more he played around.

"Can you tell me who this person is?" Abe just shook his head sadly and clasped my shoulder. I would not push it any further.

"Go find Dimitri and Alexander, tell Alexander that I am leaving I will speak with him later." I nodded.

"Okay Dad, and thank you for telling me what you just did." I smiled and headed up stairs.

I could hear voices coming from down the hallway and so walking down that way, I came to the door they were behind. The door wasn't fully shut, not wanting to intrude I waited but almost a little star struck when I heard what I did hear.

"Dimitri you need to man up, be the son you were raised to. I do not want any calls from Abe to hear that my son is a man whore. Do you understand?! "

"Father, I did not wish this I will try but I cannot promise anything it is my life and – " And then I heard a sickening snap. Dimitri had been hit. Silence over took the room but the next that came to speak was Alexander.

"Dimitri, I-I am so sorry I did not mean to do that, you believe me right?! We have come far from that place in our life please for-"

"Stop, I do not want to hear it. I will try for the sake of your reputation. I will be the best son you will have ever had." His tone was not sincere, but full of bitterness and very monotone. Stepping back I hurried and back tracked to the living area to where I could sit and wait. I would just tell Alexander that my father had left.

They came down no more than five minutes later.

"Alexander, my father wanted me to tell you that he had left and that he would talk to you later. " I gave him a smile and he replied with a curt nod before telling us goodbye. Dimitri showed around the corner no more than two seconds later, obviously had a purple mark on his cheek.

"Dimitri- " He shook his head and gave a sigh, but with almost a genuine smile he spoke.

"No, I rather not talk about it, what do you say about unpacking our home. I'm sure they were too lazy to do that for us". He swept his hand t the packed boxes. And for the first time I almost felt welcomed by him as he stated it as OUR home. I know that it would take time, but it was a start.

BAM, WHAT DO YOU THINK? I think it will be fairly good from here on out? Maybe? Who knows. I don't plan this being a 40 chapter story so that is why this may be moving a bit faster than some people like. But non the less I hope you will still enjoy it :D please read and review. The next update should be Friday !

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