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Previously on:

Only one way to find out I guess.

I took my cell phone out from my back pocket and started scrolling through the Z list, finally reaching the name I wanted I pressed call and waited as the phone started ringing and a accented voice on the other end spoke..

" Marhaba"

Rpov:

6 years ago. May 28th,2007.

I could see the two distinct red lines clearly on the test and the instructions on the back of the box that clearly stated in bold letters what that meant floated around in the back of my mind, but getting the pieces to fit the puzzle was the problem, not that there was a puzzle to solve in the first place. It was ineptitude and lack apperception that was hurting my cause now.

" Rose! come out of the bathroom, you've been in there for a while now. You okay?" Lissa's voice drifted through the closed door and I,in a robot like way threw the result in the trash dismissing the test results as false. I mean how could I be pregnant? It just wasn't possible, I concluded, those results had to be fallacious. Shaking my head at the bogus results I quickly washed up my hands and opened the bathroom door. Lissa was waiting outside.

" You okay?" Lissa asked her brows coming together as concern knotted her delicate features into a mask of unease. She didn't know the cause of my worry and right now I didn't want to enlighten her about the origin of my queer behavior.

I chose to nod my head instead of answering her, I didn't know how my voice would sound and I didn't want to give anything away. Until I was sure myself, I would not tell Lissa. I would not tell anyone, I decided.

" Okay, if your sure then..." Lissa's voice trailed off as doubt once again, no doubt made its way into her head. So I smiled at her(hopefully a convincing one) and told her that everything was just fine

Suddenly my phone rang from where it was on the bed and my spirits immediately lifted. I looked at the clock, perfectly on time as usual I thought to myself.

I glanced, out of the corner of my eye, towards Lissa, silently asking her to leave. Laughing and shaking her head Lissa started to go out of my room.

' Tell lover boy I said "hey". Oh and dinner will be ready in an hour." I smiled at her and waited until she had shut the door behind her before diving towards the bed. I quickly pressed answer and put the cell to my ear.

" Roza"

Present time:

I awoke with a start and started rubbing my eyes, confused as to why I was dreaming of the memory that changed my life forever. I was lying on the couch with a quilt thrown over me. The lights were all out in the house and from what i could make of the weather a thunderstorm was on its way and for a brief moment I couldn't comprehend anything. The last thing i remember was Christian and Lissa dropping me at home, promising to call later, I remember opening the front door and collapsing on the couch with Lissa following me in,wrapping her arms around me as i cried on her shoulder and then... nothing.

Then that hideous and heinous thing know as reality set in and I found myself bawling my eyes out in no time.

Nikolai

just thinking of him made my body feel like it was being pulled in a hundred different direction, like being constantly pricked by painful needles. I cried harder when I thought of all the horrible things that could happen to him all alone in the cold. I just hoped that someone had taken him in and would provide him with warmth and affection, especially considering Nikolai's fear of thunder. Just as that thought crossed my mind a loud thunder crackled and I gripped the couch more tightly, dreading for my Nikolai.

I didn't know how long I sat there for but suddenly the sound of the phone going off in the kitchen jolted me out of my thoughts. I got up from the couch and immediately had to hold on to the armset to steady myself. Once I was sure I wasn't going to fall I made my way over to the kitchen and picked up the ringing device, wondering how the phone was even working in this weather.

"Hello."

" Miss Hathaway?" a voice on the other end said. The signal was bad, the voice was craking and I couldn't make out anything and before I could say anything the call ended. I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Hayden, my boss. I sighed, him calling me at home was not a good sign.

Glancing at the clock above the stove I saw the time. It was midnight and tomorrow was work. I knew I had to be there otherwise John had threatened to give my Helitzer case to Watson. So without further ado I checked all the locks and then carried my butt upstairs to bed, wondering how sleep would ever find me.

Turns out I needn't have worried. As soon as my head hit the pillow my eyes started dropping. I fell asleep listening to the sounds of the thunder, thinking of Nikolai and missing the warmth that I craved.

Ipov:

I sat across from Dimitri on the benches outside of the mansion, the weather had cleared since yesterday. The skies where now an alluring blue , the lawns were mowed and were a gorgeous green.

However, the most beautiful sight was a six year old Nikolai playing with Dimitri across from me. Niko sat across Dimitri's lap animatedly flinging his hands around, his cherub face sporting an endearing smile and a sparkle in his chocolate eyes.

But my mind was on diffrent things. In the least few hours I had not seen Niko and Dimitri more than five feet apart. He was growing attached.

I could tell.

With a heavy heart my mind went back to the issue that had presented itself to me the moment I had lain eyes on Rose's son. And once again I was plagued with the same worries. Would she have done it? She couldn't have just not told Dimitri could she? I was in complete turmoil.

"Dimitri?" I questioned. It was a moment Before he looked up at me. His eyes were soft.

Definitely getting attached. I thought.

With his attention on me now I spoke." Weathers cleared up. Don't you think we should return him to Rose now? I inquired. I shouldn't have done that, Dimitri's face immediately darkened and he scowled. His displeasure clearly showing on his face.

" Dimka. She's a mom, she must be going out of her mind with worry" I gently reminded him.

He nodded his head." Yeah I know." I raised my brow at him.

" You can take him to her. I... I can't see her right now. Take him to her after lunch." Dimitri muttered.

Nodding my head I got up. Mentally planning the assault that would be dealt out to Rose by my hand.

Rpov:

Rushing into the courtroom I didn't need to know from the disbelieving looks thrown my way that I was late. The alarm hadn't went off today and By the time I woke up it was 9 in the morning, I needed to be there at 8:30 sharp. I glanced up and judge Amos was looking at me with a displeased look on his face.

With a grimace on my face I stood looking up at the Judge. There was a beat of silence only broken by the court reporters fingers flying furiously over the keyboard of her laptop. And then Judge Amos spoke.

" Your reason for delay Miss Hathaway?". Amos asked in an unforgiving tone.

" Personal issues Your Honour". My voice clearly spoke for its own that I didn't want to elaborate.

The Judge kept me in his shrewd gaze for a few more moments before briefly giving me a stern nod.

" Very well. Make sure it doesn't happen again Miss Hathaway."

Under Amos's gaze I felt like a teenager who'd sunk out with her boyfreind in the middle of the night.

I am so screwed. I thought to myself as he kept looking at me. Okay deep breaths.

Then I started my case. Yippee.

I was truly having a very sucky day when all of a sudden somebody tapped on my shoulder. I turned around and found myself facing Hayden. He didn't look pleased.I opened my mouth ready to defend but Jhon held up his hand and was about to say something when his eyes suddenly widened. Curious I turned around and what I saw left me speechles. For a little while atleat. The I screamed like a banshee and bounded straight for the tall blonde coming towards me who, in his arms held a little brown haired figure with light brown eyes.

Nikolai.

Tears were streaming down my face and my heart thudded in my chest.

' Mommy! ' Nikolai cried and flung himself down from the tall man who held him and raced towards me. As for me, I shoved all of my files to Hayden and opened my arms for my son. Eager to feel his warmth in my hands once again.

Niko crashed into me and I stood up spinning us around as I hugged him to me. Relief, so profound that it should have crushed me raced through my body. I couldn't believe I finally had him back!

Someone clearing their throat rather loudly had me putting a stop to my joy-fest. I readjusted Niko and slung him on my hip, still smiling I looked up at the blonde man standing in front of me.

I hesitated. " Do I know you?" I asked, the man looked familiar to me . Vaguely.

The guy nodded at me. "Yeah, we've met before, I'm Ivan. Dimitri's friend." He elaborated when I continued to stare at him like an idiot.

I was better off not knowing him. I thought to myself. Awkward silence filled the air until Hayden spoke.

"Well, it's a good thing you found him. Rose was worried sick." He said.

Ivan nodded his head still looking at me.

"Rose" Ivan spoke, I looked up at him apprehensively amd he continued.

" I was wondering if we could meet up later tonight? I wanted to speak with you about something... important" he said.

was ridiculous. All I could do was stare at this man with my mouth open, looking at him like a God-damn fish.

Speak Rose speak. I thought.

"I... I really don't"

"She'd love to." Hayden's voice boomed. looked up at him startled. I wanted to strangle him right then and there.

" It be a great way to thank the man who bought her son back home". He continued.

Ivan's face darkened and he said "Great, We can meet up at the restaurant on 5th street at 8"

" She'll be there"Jhon said with conviction.

"Awesome. I'll see you later then" He walked away.

" What the hell Jhon!"

" You need this Rose. Trust me"

" Dont worry mama, you'll really like Uncle Ivan. He's funny." Niko said.

I cannot wait. Note the sarcasm

At around six in the evening I bought Niko home. I carried him up the stairs and bought him to his room. Tucking him in I sat there for a while just staring at his face and stroking his hair. I was so happy Niko was back in his own home and bought back to me, I couldn't even explain the emotion going throught me, just knowing that it felt great I was content. Though I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive about my meeting with Ivan, I only vaguely remember Dimitri mentioning him to me a couple of times and that was years ago. I couldn't fathom why he wanted to talk to me and that made me nervous. I didn't like the feeling of not knowing. I just sat there for a while staring at Niko before I noticed the time. Sighing I got up from the bed and moved towards the door heading to my room, I'd already called Lissa to come baby sit for me and had told her to call me if anything went wrong.

I hoped the same could be applied to my meeting with Ivan. After Lissa arrived to my place I left to meet Ivan. My nerves were wired and I was freaked as hell, but I was not going to back down.

Arriving at the restaurant I noticed Ivan platinum blonde hair immediately and went straight to him! Not bothering to greet him I sat across the table from him and raised both my brows.

" What do you want ?" I asked.

Ivan just stared at me for a moment before he said in a don't bullshit me tone.

" I wanna know why you never told Dimitri about Niko." He dead panned.

My world came to an end right there

So any guesses whats going to happen next when Ivan and Rose get really talking? Will Ivan spill his beans to Dimitri as soon as rosé confirms his suspicion or will he take Rose's side?

I'm really sorry if the chapter looks a little rushed. I feel so bad for leaving you guys hanging for like sooo long. Ps: does the chap look a little rushed to you?

anyway, leave me a little love please guys!

I can't wait to hear your theories about what Ivan's next move is going to be!