I Need Some Sleep

[Rosaline Mckay]

Standing in a white nursery, looking over at a sleeping baby girl was Rosaline Jenane. Her auburn hair was in loose curls and whisked around her freckled face. Although Zinaida didn't feel as comfortable around her as she did with her father, the little blonde baby was her daughter and she loved her more than the world. Roasline had to wake up the babies soon enough, because if they slept much longer they wouldn't sleep during the night and she needed the sleep, which clearly showed on the purple hues lining the lower ends of her sapphire eyes.

Rosaline turned to her son's crib, and gently placed her stubby hand on his stomach, her thumb running gently moving side to side against his light coloured blanket. "Come on sweetie, it's time to wake up," she said in a very gentle, hushed tone of voice as she leaned over the edge of the crib and picked him up. Both children had grown so much since they had been born but were still small and fit perfectly in the crook of her arms.

The young mother watched as Vladimir let out a sleepy yawn and woke up to her smile. Not long after this, she picked up Zinaida and smiled to both her children. She kissed Zinaida's forehead soothingly as she began to cry at being in her arms, just as usual. Normally, mother's would feel worried that their baby constantly cried when they were in their arms but she now knew that it was nothing personal and that the girl just felt more comfortable with Chavdar.

 

[Chavdar Zhefarovich]

Chavdar recently sold his shop so he could spend more time at home with the children, and was still a Ministry Official. Two jobs plus twins was not a good mix for the pure-blood male. He entered his home, gently closing the door behind him. It was a long day in the Ministry and he needed some alone time at home. By alone, he meant those around him that he truly cared about and would do nothing to harm them. He put his black robes onto the coat hanger by the door, revealing the simple shirt and jeans he wore. The scar from the curse used so long ago still shone upon his neck. If Chavdar only wore his hair down, then perhaps others would not give him odd stares.

Going up the stairs, it was routine for him to check up on the twins first. Chavdar stopped in the doorway, and he smiled at the scene. There was nothing more beautiful than a mother holding her children. Zinaida's crying warmed his heart, and he shook his head. "Still crying whenever you hold her, isn't she." His voice was lined with exhaustion, but he would manage. Chavdar approached the three and he glanced over the babies just once and immediately knew that they were just waking up. A natural born father would know this, and it was more of instinct for Chavdar now. And he wouldn't take it back for a million galleons.

 

[Rosaline Mckay]

Hearing Chavdar speak caused Rosaline's smile to widen naturally. She hadn't heard him walk up the steps because of Zinaida's cries but was relieved that he was home. Tilting her head up to meet his gaze, she smiled softly. It still amazed her that she was in love with him and had a family she would do anything for when she really expected nothing out of New Zealand. "Yes, she is," Rosaline breathed a sigh of exhaustion.

Rosaline was a little ashamed to admit that during the day Nusa had been coming over and helping her with her children while Chavdar was at work but her little sister was able to handle Avrille and make sure that she didn't do anything bad to the twins. Today, however, Nusa had written her to inform her that she would be coming over later and Rosaline, forgetting what time Chavdar got home accepted the offer.

By no means was Rosaline ashamed of Chavdar so it wasn't that Nusa would be meeting him, it was that usually when he returned she was able to relax with him and have time alone with their family. On the other hand, Nusa was family, to Rosaline and the twins of course. And since Ophielle and Jaxith's deaths she really was closer to Nusa and Tamas, despite the distance but with Nusa now living in New Zealand the distance wasn't as significant and she could spend time with her.

"Chavdar, my little sister is to come over in a short time. Do you mind?" Rosaline asked Chavdar quietly, while gently shifting weight on her feet over and over again to rock the twins.

 

[Chavdar Zhefarovich]

Chavdar offered, "Want me to hold her?" Chavdar smirked slightly, but it quickly formed back into a smile. It wasn't hard for him to not smile around Rosaline. It was warm and comforting. Chavdar heard the next question and the smile vanished. He honestly did not know what to expect from Rosaline's family. But he trusted her, so he couldn't just say no. "No, not at all..." Chavdar sighed, "I better go shower before she comes then. I'll be back to help out with the twins, but chances are she might be here when I get out, right?" Chavdar bent down and kissed Zinaida's forehead, and stroked Vladimir's head. He smiled lovingly at the twins.

 

[Rosaline Mckay]

Rosaline did see Chavdar's smile quickly fade away to nothing and she frowned. Did he already have problems with her fifteen year old sister? No, he couldn't, she thought, shaking her head knowing that Nusa was the likable to everyone, despite her affiliation with muggles. "...Chances are she might be here when I get out, right?" Before answering Chavdar, she watched him with Zinaida and his ability to suss her tears when he kissed her, it was a wonderful thing to see and she couldn't help but feel her once distant, confused heart be warmed again by the man she loved.

When Chavdar leaned back up and smiled down at their children, Rosaline leaned up and placed an adoring kiss on his cheek. She squinted her sapphire blue eyes as she grinned at him before answering, "That's more than likely." Nusa was never late for anything, actually she was always very punctual and most of the time she arrived places ahead of time, making her have to wait so she didn't seem rude by arrive too early.

 

[Chavdar Zhefarovich]

Chavdar grinned when she kissed his cheek, and he pulled her into a sweet, one armed hug. He exited the nursery and he entered their bedroom. Going to the closet, he retrieved another blank black shirt and neat black jeans along with undergarments. Chavdar went into the bathroom and stepped into the shower. While washing, he was wondering if he made the right decision with joining the Death Eaters. The dark part of his mind convinced him, but really, was it what he wanted? It would be better off for the kids. After that one...incident in Bulgaria for a short business trip, it sent his mind haywire and into a battlefield.

Stepping out, he got dressed before his stormy eyes black down at his left naked forearm. In January, 2024, it would no longer be naked. Instead, there would be a Mark upon his arm. Chavdar was simply training right now, as he was one of the oldest to have joined so late. Shaking his head, he dried his hair and tied it back. Chavdar stared at his reflection in the mirror. Both good and evil suited him so well. Being someone in the light left an empty space in him. Would traveling down the path of evil fill it? Chavdar closed his eyes, and he listened for Rosaline's sister to arrive, but kept the door closed and locked. He just needed a little time for his head to warp around the idea.

 

[Rosaline Mckay]

Rosaline smiled as Chavdar enveloped her into a small hug. Her stomach twisted with pleasure before it relaxed when he pulled away and left the nursery. She stepped out of the nursery shortly after and walked down the steps and into the kitchen. She put little Zinaida in something that swaddled her and made it possible for her to hold Vladimir more carefully.

Vladimir gurgled as Rosaline carefully bounced him in her arms. "Guess who's coming, Zin," Rosaline said quietly to her daughter. "Tante Nusa," she answered, speaking German, for both her children, knowing both weren't able to respond to her but she couldn't wait until they were. It wasn't too long afterwards when she heard a knock on the door, over course her little sister. She smiled to her children, kissing Zinaida's head gently before making her way over to the door.

 

[Chavdar Zhefarovich]

OOC: I thought Nusa was gonna post. Oh well.

Chavdar listened for the door to open, and instead, he heard a knock. Well, at least she is polite and not barging in, Chavdar thought with a chuckle. He unlocked the door and opened it. Stepping out with a blank expression upon his face, he went into the bedroom before putting on another pair of clean socks and boots, before stepping into view, looking down the stairs. He went into the kitchen and scooped Zinaida into his hands, lifting her up in the air. She let out a squeal of delight as Chavdar took her into his arms once more, and went to the couch to play with Zinaida. He glanced over his shoulder, Zinaida balancing on his knee and one hand supporting her back, so Chavdar could get a good look at the guest, Rosaline's sister.

 

[Rosaline Mckay]

Rosaline smiled as Chavdar took Zinaida from her and the little girl was happy at this. With more ease she held Vladimir and walked towards the front door gracefully. Opening the door she saw her little sister and smiled gently at her. "Come on in Nusa," she said to her, opening the door broader so her sister could come in, hoping she wouldn't take too much time coming in because it was winter and she didn't wish to waste heat and make her son cold.

 

[Nusa Mauven]

Nusa walked into Rosaline's home with a smile. She looked at Rosaline, asking for her nephew silently and as she accepted she held the little boy in her arms. "Hello Vlady," she hummed quietly kissing the top of his head before her gaze settled on the father of her sister's children. She smiled brightly at him, and said, "Chavdar right? I'm Nusa." She looked over at her sister, then back at Chavdar.

Nusa's auburn hair was almost the exact shade of her sister's and the two were spitting images, well when Rosaline was Nusa's age they were anyway. Not as much now, because her older sister had a different life than she had and it changed her but it was still evident that they were sisters.

bleh not feeling wordy today, sorry