Okay, I know it has been so long since I have updated and you all have my permission to throw stuff at me. But my excuse is that I have been busy with work and family things. Please forgive me! Anyways, without further ado, here is the chapter enjoy!

My mother's face was full of rage towards me, making me cower behind Dimitri.

"Rosemarie Marie Hathaway I asked you a question; now tell me what the fuck happened?" She yelled at me while gently putting Abe's head down on the floor and walked over to us. Stepping next to Dimitri, I looked down at my feet.

"Abe started to attack me and Dimitri intervened by knocking him unconscious." I knew that no matter what Abe did, I would get in trouble by Janine and blamed for the situation since that is the kind of parent she is. I saw her hand raise and braced myself to be struck but it never happened. Looking up, I saw Dimitri holding my mother's wrist in the air.

"You will not hurt her. I have experienced enough abuse towards Rose to turn you and your husband into the police and make sure you never see her again. So I would think twice about laying a hand on her if I were you." The way he was towering over my mom with the fury radiating off of him had me slightly fearful of him. If I were Janine, I would have peed myself already. Hell hath no fury like a pissed of Russian.

She backed up a little bit with fear that she was trying to cover up. "Take her then. I never want to see that little bitch ever again." She turned towards me and glared before returning to Abe. Her words stung me and I felt the hot tears prickling at my eyes.

"Go pack a bag Roza. I need to handle a few things really quick. I'll be down here." Nodding, I hurried up the stairs with blurry eyes. Once in my room I grabbed my backpack and threw the first clothes I touched in the bag then got my toiletries. Making sure I had all of the essentials, I went back downstairs to see a few police cars out front and an ambulance with Abe in it. My mom was on the couch, her head in her hands and a few officers talking to her. A pair of arms wrapped around my shoulders and knew it was Dimitri from his aftershave.

"Can we get out of here please?" I begged him, blinking the tears away that were trying to overflow. He smiled down at me sadly and nodded then led me out of the house and guided me into the passenger seat of his car. Before he got in, he spoke with an officer who glanced at me and nodded. Finally, Dimitri shook his hand and got into his car and we took off to his house. Again it was silent on the way there.

Once we pulled up he opened my door and guided me into the house and sat me on the couch.

"I'll be right back Roza." He kissed my head and left me to my thoughts. What happens now? Did my mom get arrested? What about Abe? I hope he isn't dead. If my mother never wants to see me again then where will I stay? I guess I could get a hotel room or something. My savings was in my bag. I could live off of that for a while until I get a job then when my birthday comes up in a couple of months I could get an apartment. How can my life turn into hell all in one day?

"Rosa, are you okay?" Dimitri came back and kneeled in front of me taking my hands into his. I nodded not trusting my voice. I hated feeling this weak and vulnerable. Why did I still love my mom after basically abandoning me? I haven't done anything to deserve this mess. Now I'm homeless and alone. In all truth, I was having a panic attack inside. On the outside I looked like an upset little girl but I wasn't breaking down like I was inside. I wanted to kick and scream and ball up into myself. This would be the last time anyone will ever hurt me. No one will be able to get close or deserve my love. No more pain.

Alright, I know it's another short chapter but I do have a bit of writers block with a lot of things constantly running through my mind. I hope you all enjoyed the little bit that I put up. As always, review!