This Life We Live- Complete

Chapter 10- How could this happen?

Dimitri came and sat on the floor in front of me. I could see Christian really wanted to get back to Lissa, I needed to too. I tried to pull myself together but it was really hard. They had been like my second family, I had loved them immensely.

" What is it Roza?"

I looked up at Dimitri he looked so worried about me, but I just needed to get to Lissa right now. I had to they were her parents. I tried again to calm myself and give him an answer.

" Lissa's parents are dead."

Was all I got out before new tears and a choked sob came out. I could feel my own heart breaking.

Dimitri helped me up out of the floor, I had finally pulled myself together enough at least.

" Where is Liss?"

Christian looked so lost right now, his parents had died right before we graduated from High School. Eric and Rhea had helped him out with everything when Tasha couldn't get back here to help. I snapped my fingers in front of his face asking the question a second time. He paid attention to me this time.

" She's at Aunt Tasha's. She was screaming for you so I ran here to get you"

That was all I needed to gather strength. I was running down the stairs before he could utter another word, the boys were on my heel once they realized I was out the door. I heard Dimitri stop to get his keys from the kitchen counter and yelled at Christian to lock up. I didn't have time to wait so I just started running, it was not an easy feat in flip flops but I still managed to get there before Christian and Dimitri did in the car. I just ran straight through the door without knocking. Tasha jumped and looked scared until she saw it was me. Lissa was sitting in the floor crying for me and her lost parents.

" Liss I'm here. I'm right here."

I said trying to soothe her.

" Do yo know what happened Liss?"

She looked at me with those jade green eyes filled with sorrow and fear. I pulled her to me and comforted her, I heard the door open and knew the boys had come in.

" Mia didn't know, she was coming home from work and saw their car. It was totaled and they were pulling them out. I can't get a hold of Andre, Rose what am I going to do? I'll never see them again. I have been here having fun and now they're dead. I'll never see them again Rose!"

She was hysterical now, Ivan came in with his medical bag and gave her a sedative to calm her. When she fell asleep Dimitri picked her up from across my lap and took her to a room leaving Cristian with her. I had to figure some things out. For one we needed to get back to Montana. I walked outside to call my mom.

" Rose are you alright?"

She sounded like they were having fun, I hated to ruin it.

" Mom, Eric and Rhea are dead. I need to get Liss back to Montana can you guys come home please? I need your help with this."

I could hear the sadness in her voice as she told my father and uncle what had happened. She told me they were leaving now and would be here by morning.

I felt arms wrap around my waist and I leaned into him. I know what we almost did earlier, but I wondered if he actually wanted me or if it was just the moment. I wanted him, and for more then just sex. I needed to know now. I needed something to either make me happy or just add to the pain I already felt. So I turned to look at him. I knew I could read the truth in his eyes.

" Dimitri about what happened earlier. I just wanted you to know I don't usually do that. I mean I've never done that. I mean damn it. I really like you, and I just don't want sex."