Bloody Rose

Roman

"Guys I heard that Mia is missing." Candice said sitting at the table with her friends.

"Really?" Roman asked before taking a drink of his water.

"Yes, she was getting drunk last week at the bar and they said when they turned for her she was gone." Mike explained.

"I wonder how Carolin feels." Candice smirked looking in Roman's direction. They all laughed.

"Why would I care?" He asked.

"Guys, shouldn't we ask Carolin about where Mia is?" Jade asked.

"We don't care Jade." Roman said with raised eyebrows.

"Well I do." She stood and walked away.

"What was that about?" Mike asked staring after her. Roman and Candice shrugged.

"Guys, I met this girl. She had red hair and green eyes. She was gorgeous." Roman explained.

"Oh no." Candice's eyes grew wide.

"Why are you so surprised?" Roman asked cocking his head to the side.

"Roman you can find someone else. You don't have to settle on her."

"Why not? She's hot!" Roman gave her a confused look.

She just shook her head, "I've got to go." She gathered her things and left. Leaving Mike to stare at Roman.

When Roman got home he found the urge to sleep. He slept for long hours until Adriana woke him up.

"How long were you sleep for?" She asked.

"I don't know, I have a huge headache." He answered. She frowned.

"I'll get you some water." She stood and walked into the kitchen.

For years it was just Roman and Adriana. Their father died and their mother left them. Adriana worked to finish school. Their father's money kept them both good for long and Adriana began adding to the money.

She loved her brother and she couldn't ever let him get hurt.

"I wanted to tell you that I met someone. That's why I'm home later than usual. I've been seeing this guy for a while, his name is Vasile. He is eager to meet you." She explained. Adriana walked back into the room holding his water. She handed it to him so he could drink.

"You have a boyfriend?" Roman asked surprised.

"Why are you so surprised? We are good looking someone was bound to notice me." She joked smiling pleasantly.

"I really have to meet this guy?"

"I wouldn't have even told him about you if he wasn't important. I really want you to meet him Ro." She said watching him drink from the glass.

"Okay, I guess I can stop being so stubborn. When do you want us-"

"Tomorrow night. I'm cooking dinner I have the night off. So don't make any plans and come home at dinner. Thanks so much I love you." She had a huge grin on her face as she kissed his cheek and left the room. Roman sat there and chuckled to himself.

He got up and struggled walking up the grand steps to his room. Once he reached his bed he fell into a deep sleep.

He stood in his parents old house. He looked around at the ruined walls with peeling paint and old family portraits of ancestors from Rome.

There was a figure lounging in front of a portrait of Roman Grigorescu, one of the greats in the Grigorescu family. "Roman, son." The figure turned around and revealed his identity. It was Cezar Grigorescu, Roman's father. "This man that your sister had told you about is no good. He is dangerous and his intentions with Adriana are not good. You must protect our family legacy and your sister."