Trip To China - Chapter Fifty One

After pestering Dimitri, he finally agreed to take me to the beach for some much-needed relaxation. "This is nice," I tell Dimitri, who is relaxing beside me in the chair. "It feels good to be in the sun once again. That year was a dark lonely year without you and the sun," Dimitri says as he sighs.

"If you told me everything that we would have to go through to get to this moment, I would have never believed it. It would be nice to get away from here for a little while," I tell Dimitri in hopes he takes my hint. "Then why don't we?" Dimitri says as he looks over at me with a big grin. "I think I'm well enough to travel. Please," I beg him. "I knew you would say that," Dimitri says as he starts to laugh. We spend the day relaxing in the sun and playing in the ocean. 

Dimitri comes out all dressed ready to go back home when all of a sudden he pulls out his phone and makes a call. "Yes, I want to book a flight to China for two," he tells someone. "Yes, I will need a reservation made at the Dragon Inn," he adds. "Yes, that will be fine. I will go over all the details in my email later. Thanks," he says, then hangs up the phone. When I hear him mention the Dragon Inn in China my heart flutters. I remember when he took me there to hide me when I was younger. 

I asked him what he was up to, but he just would shrug his shoulders and grins at me. I knew we were going to China, but he wouldn't say when. In one last attempt, "Are you going to tell me what you were talking about on the phone earlier?" I ask, hoping that he would spill the beans. 

"Ok, you win," Dimitri says as he grins even bigger. "I want to take you to China to visit the places that I took you many years ago. I know how much China means to the both of us, and I think it would be good for us to get away for a little while," he says. "We're going to China!" I say in a high pitched voice like a small child would when they get excited. Dimitri lets out a small laugh as he watches me with pure amusement. "When are we going?" I ask, not wasting any time. "In a few days, is that alright," Dimitri asks. "Yes, perfect. I can't wait," I say as I run to him and wrap my arms around him. 

A few days pass, and it was time for us to head to the airport. "You ready?" Dimitri asks me. "I'm ready; all the bags are packed," I respond. "Ok, let's go," Dimitri says as we head out the door to the taxi waiting for us. 

After a few flights, we were now in China. Dimitri booked us the same room we had when he took me here to hide me with Chris. It was a special time but filled with heartache too. I felt my sister die that night and didn't realize until later my sister actually died and became a Night Walker. I often wondered what she was doing since the day me and Dimitri left all the Nightwalkers that day. I shove those thoughts aside to enjoy myself.

Dimitri grabs me, pulling me into his arms. His lips find mine as he takes me hostage with his mouth. Dimitri doesn't care who is around as he continues to kiss me.

"Dimitri, someone will see us," I muffle against his lips. When he breaks it off, he's all smiles, leaving me winded by his kiss. "I don't care who sees. I'm not wasting another minute to show you how I feel," he says.

"Let's take a walk. It will do you some good to get some fresh air," he says as he grabs me by my hand.

We walk around town, taking in all the breathtaking sights. All the buildings, bridges, and statues tell their story. "It's stunning, better than last time we were here," I say with delight.

"It's breathtaking. It's hard to believe that we were here many years ago. It still looks as beautiful as it did then," I say as I catch up with Dimitri, who is taking in the sites.

After looking at the scenery, we head into a local shop to research some of the local attractions that made this place so special. "It's been a while since I went to the landmarks that hold a lot of the history of China. I need to get a book so I can navigate around to show you some of the wonders that exist here. 

Dimitri gets a book off the shelf while I go through several of the books on the shelves. 

I continue to move along the shelves until I run across some of the adventure attractions.

I walk out to find Dimitri. He's sitting by himself at a smaller table in the shop.

"Find anything good?" I ask as he flips through the pages. "There are a lot of temples we can visit. I haven't been to a lot of these since I was a child," Dimitri says as he looks up at me. 

We head to the first temple that is breathtaking. Once we get inside, we are surrounded by massive statues and displays. "This temple as well as a few others lets you discover hidden doors, and they have treasure chests that have souvenirs," Dimitri says.

"If you feeling up to it, then I think it would be fun to explore further than the surface," he says.

"I'm so ready for this, I will race you," I say as I turn and take off, leaving Dimitri wide-eyed. "Emily, don't overdue it," he shouts at me from behind. 

I let out a giggle knowing I'm not risking anything by using my fairy powers to get the lead. I take off down the street with Dimitri gaining on me.

"I will catch you," he says as his breath comes out ragged. I can't help but smile at myself.

We reach the temple almost at the same time. Dimitri is out of breath as he wraps his arms around me. He pulls me over to a small couch so he can recover from my little game.

After Dimitri regains himself, he leads me down a set of steps into a small room that has several statues lining the walls. Dimitri walks over to a small concrete square built into the floor. He steps on it, revealing a hidden door that opens.

It leads to another room that has a chest sitting against the wall. I walk over, opening the chest to see what it has inside. There is a tiny note at the bottom, giving us our next clue. What lights our world will guide you to your desired destination, it reads. I look over at Dimitri as he thinks about the clue. "I got it," he says as he walks over to the wall near the torch on the wall. He pulls at it, revealing another hidden door. "Good job," I say as we head through.

"There is another chest at the far end of the room. I open it revealing another clue. Hidden in this room, you find the key that will help you get to your next destination. You may think you know what you seek, don't be fooled. It's more difficult than you realize, it reads. I look over at Dimitri as he starts looking around the room.

I walk over to the door that has a chain that has it locked. Well, I can see it's not a traditional key. I examine the chain to find there is no lock on the chain. There is no doorknob either, which leaves me puzzled. I reread the clue again to see if I can make sense of what I'm looking for. I look around the room, and that's when I notice the odd plaque on the wall. It has a star shape carved in it.

 I start looking around the room, looking behind statues, behind tables. I come up with nothing. Dimitri starts looking along the wall to see if he can find a hidden door that might be hidden as the real entrance. He comes across a small loose brick. He wiggles it out, revealing a stone star. "That's it," I say in delight. Dimitri walks over to the plaque on the wall, inserting the star. The door swings open, revealing the next room.  

Dimitri walks over to the chest. He reaches in, pulling out the next clue. To reach your final destination, you will have to find the right spot, it reads.

As Dimitri shuts the chest, I see a spot on the floor that looks a little off. I step on it, listening to the wall move. "That was fast," he says with a smile. "I learn from the best," I say as I head for the door.

We enter the room and find two chests. He takes one, and I take the other. We both open the chest revealing a cool little lamp that has a note attached. This will light your way through the darkness. I think it's adorable. We decided that we had spent enough searching for the day. We head back to our room.

When we get back, my stomach is growling. I start pulling things out of the fridge in our small kitchen.

Dimitri heads to the bathroom to clean up as I finish our dinner.

When he comes back, it's ready. I fix us some plates as he takes a seat at the table.

We dig in, and my stomach thanks me. "It's not much, but I was hungry," I say with a small shrug. "It's perfect," he says as he shoves a spoonful in his mouth.

"I haven't had that much fun in a long time," he says. "I know, it was fun going on our small treasure hunt," I say as I smile at him.

We finish up in record time. I'm all a sudden exhausted.

I get cleaned up and head to bed. Dimitri is not that far behind me.

I snuggle up to Dimitri's back as his breath comes out steady. He's as tired as me. I finally drift off to sleep.

We get up and decide a little friendly game of chest was in order. Dimitri wasted no time in kicking my butt. "I think you are cheating," I say with a tease.

"I would never cheat, unlike someone I know," he says with a big grin. I know he is referring to my little game of chase. I can't help but smile at the thought. After we get cleaned up and dressed, I have a surprise for you," he says. "What are you up to?" I ask, giving him an eye. "You will see," he says.

We get dressed, and he leads me out on the balcony. I gasp as I look around at the area he has set up for us to be alone. "I don't remember any hot tub here last time," I say as I take in the balcony. "It's been remodeled since the last time we were here.

We hit the hot tub first, and it's not as hot as the usual ones, I guess he had it turned down a lot because of the baby. Either way, it was relaxing every muscle and joint in my body.

"A girl could get used to this," I giggle as Dimitri leans back, enjoying himself. "That's exactly what I want to do," he says.

"Are you enjoying yourself," he asks. "You bet, this is the most I have relaxed in so long, I can't really remember the last time I got to have fun and relax," I reply. 



Dimitri pulls me to him, planting a kiss on my lips. "I plan on making sure you and this baby are happy and protected," he says.

Emily's New Life - Chapter Fifty

After a week of coming back from the dead, I finally have a little bit of strength back in my legs with Dimitri's help. I couldn't understand why I was so weak, but Dimitri explained that my life force had been drained, and it would take time for my light force to get strong again. Even though Nolan had successfully put the light back into my body and attaching it to my soul that had not left my body yet, it was as if I was a baby taking baby steps all over again. The simple things that I took for granted were now a challenge for me to do. Today was the day that Dimitri would agree to me getting out of bed. I manage to get to my feet with Dimitri wrapped around me like a vine. Dimitri has been so helpful with caring for me that he won't let me do anything for myself. 

"I think I can manage on my own. I feel stronger than I did a week ago," I tell Dimitri as he holds on to me with a death grip. "I'm not taking any chances of you falling," Dimitri says as he takes a step with me. 

The door opens, and I see Max, our personal doctor, walk in. "Lisa didn't tell me you were alive," I say with a high-pitched voice. "Yes, the attack happened when me and Lisa were not on the premises. We were on a supply run for the clinic. When we got close, they had the place sealed off. Later we heard the horrible news of what happened to everyone there. We thought you were dead, along with Chris and Dimitri. When no one could find your bodies, they assumed they took you guys with them, and you were killed later. So we went with the rest that was alive to safety. Enough of the sad talk; I see you are making a lot of progress," Max says.

Dimitri sets me on my feet and backs up so I can talk face-to-face with Max. "That's good that you can now stand on your own. I will be working with you to strengthen your body and your inner fairy," Max says with a smile. 

I will be moving in to take care of you during your pregnancy to make sure everything goes as plan," Max explains. "You're going to move in the whole time?" I ask. "Yes, that way, I can be here if anything happens. Lisa and I will monitor your pregnancy. That way, you don't have to go to any hospitals. We will make a sterile room here for you and the baby when it comes time to deliver," Max explains. "I'll be having the baby here?" I ask, almost in horror. What if something bad happens?" I ask. "Don't worry, I'm trained in those matters. We will have all the equipment needed for any problems, and the staff will be prepared for any complications you might have. You are in good hands," Max tells me with confidence, which settles me a little.

Dimitri retreats to take a nice hot bath while Max works with me on some things. I know he must be enjoying it because he hasn't been two feet away from me since I came too.

I get dressed and get ready to work with Max. He's going to see how much I can do since I returned from the dead. The first thing Max does is hover in front of me. 

"Now, you try and keep off the floor as long as you can," Max instructs. I have not even tried to fly since my condition had gotten so bad. Now I was going to find out how well or how sick I was. I flutter my wings and feel the floor fall below my feet.

 

"Very good," Max says. I keep up my pace, and Max starts talking to me. "You're doing great. Now let's see if you can fly and talk at the same time," Max says with a laugh. "Oh, I thought you were going to suggest me chewing gum while trying to fly," I say with a grin. "Naw, not ready to go that serious," Max says with a grin to match mine. After we finish our session, which must have lasted for hours, I find myself very hungry.

I change into my pj's and find the perfect opportunity to sneak downstairs to surprise Dimitri with some of my home cooking. My stomach feels way too empty, and I know I'm going against all their wishes to rest, but I can't help it. I want to cook, and no one is going to stop me. 

I gather stuff out of the fridge and begin to whip it all together. Waffles sound nice. I pour the batter into a pan and head over to the oven. 

I place them in the oven and wait. I'm hoping to get it finished before Dimitri finishes with his bath. 

It doesn't take Dimitri long to find me in the kitchen, and just in time as I place the plates of waffles on the counter. I sit down before Dimitri has the chance to say anything. He smiles and sits down beside me. Taking a bite, Dimitri looks over and smiles and nods in approval. 

"So, you like it?" I ask with a grin on my face. "Of course I do. I have missed your cooking. It's nice to actually eat it with you this time. I look forward to more, but you have to promise me that you will not overdo it. We have to protect our baby and you till you are well," Dimitri says after shoving another fork full of waffles into his mouth. "This is good for the baby. The baby seems to like waffles," I say with a laugh. Dimitri looks over at me with amusement as he shoves another mouthful of waffles into his mouth. 

After getting the ok, I head to take a nice hot bath unsupervised. I run warm water and strip out of my clothes. I sink down into the tub full of warm water that seems to relax every muscle in my body. Sponge baths don't compare to a bath even though Dimitri was the one doing it. 

When I'm finished, I sit in the living room, waiting on Dimitri to join me later. I choose the rocker that's in front of the fireplace in the living room. I sit and think of when I will rock a little one to sleep in the future. 

Dimitri finds me in the living room, takes me by the hand, and leads me outside.

 When we clear the steps, he pulls me into his arms, taking me by surprise. "I have wanted to do this all day. I have missed us so much," Dimitri says as he crushes his lips to mine. 

We kiss more, and my hunger for Dimitri deepens. I think he feels it and pulls away just a little. I feel my disappointment as soon as his lips leave mine. 

Dimitri turns me in his arms, and then I spin away from him. 

Dimitri dips me low, and his warm lips are on mine again. I will never get tired of his kisses. He brings me back up on my feet. 

Dimitri then lowers me to the ground, then follows me by sitting beside me. Sitting back, Dimitri looks up at the stars like we used to do. The insects provide soothing sounds as the stars dance above us. The moon provides the night with light, and the fireflies light the trees like Christmas. I sit back and scoot closer to Dimitri.

Dimitri wasted no time pointing out many stars and constellations while we sit enjoying each other's company. 

The next day I'm up and ready before Dimitri even gets out of bed. He skips down the steps in his pj's that hang so sexy off his hips. My mouth goes dry as he stops right in front of me. "How's my girl and my baby?" he asks as he gently rubs my belly. Well, this gal is feeling good, but the baby, well, it's just a little blop right now," I giggle. "A blob," Dimitri asks in amusement. "Yep, it has no legs or arms. Just a little blob," I reply. "If you say so, but when we get an ultrasound, and it's got legs, it's officially a baby," Dimitri adds as he heads up the steps to get dressed. 

When Dimitri returns, he is all dressed for the day. My belly rumbles a little, and before I know it. 

He grabs me up, crushing his lips to mine. Oh, those lips, he must have been gifted for kissing alone. 

He dips me back and deepens the kiss. Breaking my lips from his, "If you keep this up, I will have to demand you take me upstairs," I say with a gasp as he claims my lips again. He quickly sets me back on my feet, "my bad," he says with a grin. 

I pull back and grab at my stomach. "Oh no, not again," I groan. "What again?" Dimitri says with concern. 

"I'm going to throw up," I say as I take off running for the bathroom. 

I make it but bearably before it all comes up.

Everything that I ate today is now in the toilet. After a few minutes, it finally stops. I thank goodness that Dimitri didn't join me in the bathroom while I was at my worst. 

I stand up and get my bearings. I feel weak but manage it well. I walk over to the sink and brush my teeth as I hold onto the sink to keep myself steady. After I finish, I head back into the living room. 

Dimitri has disappeared again. So I head back over to the rocking chair to settle my stomach. 

I get hit with a sudden urge to sleep. I find myself so sleepy that I make my way over to the couch and lie down. I figure a nap won't hurt.

I hear Dimitri and the nurse in the room but far off. I pay them no mind as I slumber. "It's normal," I hear her say before I drift off again.  

I stir a little but don't open my eyes. I hear Dimitri head up the steps, and I drift off again. 

I feel the sofa shift from the weight of someone sitting down. I peek and see Dimitri in his pj's sitting at the end of the couch, looking at me. "Sleepyhead," he says with a smirk. "Yes indeed," I say in between a yawn. "Where did you go?" I ask. "Chris came over, so I spared with him a bit. Let's get you to bed," he says. "Sounds good to me," I say as I sit up.

Dimitri carries me upstairs and helps me to bed. He walks over to the other side, sliding in behind me. He pulls me into his arms and nuzzles up to my back. I can feel his breath on my neck as he settles into a comfortable position. It's a wonderful feeling to have him with me. I slowly drift off to sleep.