Chapter 16

DPOV

I woke up in the middle of the day, I am still on vacation for 2 more weeks but decided to call in and go to work. There's nothing else I can do, so I head to work hoping that by keeping busy, I will be able to live here until they come home. Going to work everyday and coming home to an empty house is so depressing. After the first couple of days, I was composed enough to visit my family. My mother attacked me at the door.

"Dimka, how could you? What have you done to Roza and made her flee. I will never see my grandbabies anymore and all for your stupid logic. Think about what you will do to you wife and kids. What did you do? WHAT DID YOU DO?" she cried and pounded on my chest.

I hugged her and cried with her and explained what happened at Lissa's and Christians. I told her of how I have treated Roza what may have lead to her decision of leaving. I told her of the note that Roza wrote. That she released me of my promises to her and that she just wants me to be happy. I also told her that Roza said she will not keep the children from their father.

After what seemed like forever, my mother composed herself and went into the kitchen to make dinner while I sat with Babushka. The glare she was throwing at me made me cringe. She moved over to me and gave me an unexpected hug then whispered, "I told you to always trust your heart and soul. You should have trusted her and her decisions and judgment. I know she's still young but she is very wise for her age. She will be the key to your happiness, and if you plan on getting your happiness back, you better work hard. I know she released you of your promises, but do not release her of hers. Make sure to tell her that when you receive the papers. Make sure not to give her what she wants because if you do, you will lose her forever. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without me there! Do you understand? I will help you Dimka, but you have to believe that she's not doing this for her, but for you. She only wants you to be happy and if you're not happy with her, then she will release you to find your happiness." I nodded and complied with her requests.

I finally got home and through the doors and approached the mail desk. The first thing I saw was the yellow envelope with my name on it. I opened it and saw inside what Yeva was talking about. Divorce papers. If I sign them, then I will lose them forever – I ended up tearing them up and shredding them. It's been less than a week and she was able to get the papers already. I know Abe has contacts and will do anything to keep her happy but they are not taking my family away from me.

Two more weeks past by and I'm itching to see my family. I haven't received any signs of them coming home since I've been home. Even the servants don't know or see me here half the time because they are only here during the day. By the time I get home, they are gone already and I'm gone during the day. I just have a weird feeling today, so I called into work for a personal day off and decided to stay home.

I stayed in bed today, in my pajamas. It was 2 in the afternoon and there were lots of noises coming from downstairs. I walk downstairs to see what the commotion is and I see the love of my life and my children. I quickly run into the bedroom to throw on a pair of jeans and t-shirt and run downstairs. My family is home. As I reach the end of the stairwell, I stand off to the side and watch as Roza is trying to take the twins out of their carriers. I finally go towards my family take a carrier and take Katya out of her carrier. My baby girl has grown. I look at Roza and she still looks the same, but seems like something has been lifted off her shoulders. She seems happy. She looks happier and I couldn't be happier. I don't know how to act towards her so I swiftly walk towards my wife and says hello.

She smiles at me and responds with a Hello. I reach out and give her a hug, kind of awkward because I have my daughter in my arms and she has my son. "Roza, I've missed you and the children. Please I would love to talk to you about your vacation and some other stuff. Can we go into the family room?" I asked.

She nodded and followed me. We both put the kids in their toy corner and we sat on the couches to watch them. I turned towards her and thanked her for bringing the kids home.

"Roza, I've missed you and our children. I want to apologize for not believing in you. I love you and only you. I don't want anyone else other than you and will do anything, I mean anything for our happiness. I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than taking care of our family and stay being married to the love of my life and soul-mate. Please give me another chance. I will not take you for granted anymore. I understand now that it was I who has been naïve to believe that my friend would not do anything to hurt me. I have been wrong from the start and I admit to my mistakes. Please, I cannot live life without you or my children. I would rather be dead than live without you ever again." I cried.

She just sat there taking in all I had to say and finally came over to me and gave me a kiss. It felt like a goodbye kiss. Maybe it's too late. Maybe she's moved on. How can I have been so stupid? I just gave everything up for what, some friend who has been trying to get in my pants?

Her kiss turned more urgent, I begged for her to open her mouth and she moaned out my name. Oh my goodness, she still loves me. Maybe everything will be ok. I pull away from her and told her to wait for a few minutes which she nodded. I went outside to the kitchen and grabbed the cook who was also the nanny to come and look after the twins. She followed me and I told her to keep an eye on the twins. I grabbed my Roza and carried her bridal style into our bedroom without breaking the kiss. I am going to show her just how much I love her and will never let her go. That day, I made love to her several times and I told her I will never sign the divorce papers.