DimitriI came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my waist and went to the bed of the hotel room I occupied in Vienna. It was past seven in the evening and I felt exhausted from all the excitement of that day. First thing in the morning I flew back to St. Petersburg and after a few hours of rest, I boarded the plane for Vienna. I turned on my cell phone, leaving it on the bed before going to the window, looking at the bright street full of old buildings where countless people were walking, despite the bad weather. My mind wandered to memories of the previous day, when Blair's company had been so present. I walked back to the bed, picking up the cell phone that vibrated with the new messages that came in.I ignored Joe's messages threatening to move to St Petersburg for good and opened the message Blair had sent me in the morning."Commander, I don't think you understood that the flowers were for your mother."I had left the bouquet at the hotel reception in the morning t

Blair " And then? What did you think? " I whirled around in front of the cell phone camera, showing my mother my outfit. " You look great with your new haircut," she complimented from the other side of the screen, "it should be easier to pin up now.” " Mom, focus please," I groaned. " Sorry, but I don't understand what you want me to see," she returned. " Mom, I showed you three different outfits," I threw myself on the bed in the hotel room I occupied in Madrid, "I have fifteen minutes to finish getting ready.” " You look nice in all the clothes," she returned. " You're not helping," I muttered. " I don't even understand what you want help with! Shouldn't you be back today?” " I am, but I have two hours before I have to go to the airport, so I can have lunch with a friend at the hotel restaurant," I hurriedly explained, "and I need to meet him in ten minutes, so if you can help.” I went through the options I had sorted out, trying to make a decision. Why couldn't I just cho

DimitriI stared stunned at the image of Blair in her wedding dress. What's going on?" Oh this… you won't believe it," she seemed amused by the situation.Two girls sat down on either side of her, watching me expectantly. One was the same one who had accompanied Blair the day we met. " Hey Commander, this is Claire and Alison. The friends I told you about," Blair smiled, "We came with Abby to pick out her wedding dress.”" I'm no expert, but wasn't she supposed to wear the dress? " I decided to tease her.Surely this was some kind of joke between them, but I would never miss the opportunity to tease her." Ahh, Abby is getting dressed now. Blair chose this dress for you," Claire confided." Wha... No," Blair widened, pushing her friend away, "that's not what happened!”I knew I should leave her alone and not tease her about it." Blair, haven't we already talked about this? " I sighed, causing her to roll her eyes on the other side of the screen." Quiet.”" What did you talk abou

DimitriThe lights dimmed, indicating the beginning of the play." Quiet, it's starting," I whispered, kissing her temple." One summer night, in a forest, four young lovers meet and miss each other: Lisandro loves Hermia who loves Lisandro and is loved by Demetrius, who is loved by Helena " The gentleman who welcomed us started walking among the tables and seats scattered around the hall declaring loudly and clearly.Soon afterwards a couple came on the scene, a young woman and a gentleman." Father, please don't make me. I love Lisandro!” " Hemia, I know what's best for you," the man declared, "at least try to enjoy your engagement party, Demetrius is a good man.”" This is a nightmare," Blair groaned beside me." Pay attention," I scolded.For a few minutes it worked, Blair remained silent while Lisandro and Hermia planned their daring escape. " Helena, you must help me," Hermia approached Blair, holding her hands, "You must distract Demetrius during this party.”" Ohh I... " Bla

Blair" Blair," Dimitri's voice sounded through the loudspeaker of the car I had rented at the LA airport. " The GPS says I'll be there in ten minutes, Commander," I crooned, "I've already made our entire route to Carmell. I already know what we are going to see.”" Ten minutes? " he took a deep breath." You don't seem happy about it. Is there a problem? " I frowned as I focused on the traffic." My aunt and uncle want to meet you," he whispered.This information took me by surprise. The deal was that he would spend the first few days at his aunt and uncle's house in LA while I was in London, and when I returned, I would pick him up and we would go together to Abigail's parents' town. I didn't expect to meet any of his family." So this is how it will work, Commander? I introduce you to my parents and you make me meet your entire family? " I scoffed, despite the confusion in my mind." Blair, this wasn't my idea," he took a deep breath." Why not? Don't you want your family to meet