JPOV:
I finished clearing away the table, when the laundry bell went off. I quickly folded all of the clothes and walked up to Christian's room. I knocked no answer so I went in. Christian was asleep, well of course he was its almost three am! I started to put away his clothes, but his drawers were a disaster area. So being the good person I am I pulled out all the clothes and started re folding.
"What are you doing?" A sleep heavy voice came from behind me, I jumped at the sound.
"My job, Lord Ozera, I apologize if I disturbed you." I whispered in case he was sleep talking.
"But at three am? Shouldn't you be asleep, I didn't even see you eat earlier. Do you ever take care of yourself?" Christian asked getting out of bed, he was only in his boxers, and he had some muscles which is unusual for a moroi.
"I—I—I…" I started.
"You need to eat more, and sleep, and…" He stated.
"Lord Ozera, it is my job to make sure you and Lady Ozera are satisfied… and its practice for the ritual we need to take in a few months…" I said blushing at the thought of the ritual.
"What ritual? I asked my aunt about it earlier but she said she didn't know, that my father was supposed to tell me about it." Christian asked sitting on his bed, gesturing to the spot in front of him for me to sit.
"Lord Ozera..." I started sitting on the bed, "This puts me in an awkward position because your father was supposed to tell you…"
"Oh… I understand… you don't have to tell me tonight." He stated.
"Very well, good night Lord Ozera." I whispered getting up and leaving the room.
"Good night Jane." I heard him whisper before I closed the door. I ran down to my room and cried myself to sleep. I cried for my parents, for Christian's parents, and for the little bit of insanity that I hold close.
I woke up, and looked at the clock because I didn't hear my alarm ringing. It was 830 am, and beside my head there lied a note.
Jane,
I turned your alarm off so you could sleep considering I kept you up late last night. I have to go back to the Academy tomorrow night for graduation, Aunt Tasha says you're coming up with me so you can meet my friends, ok well she didn't say cause she wants you to meet my friends, its cause she wants you to help me pack…but I want you to meet my friends.
~~ Christian Ozera
I smiled, the note was so cute. I took a shower packed, and went out to the living room; Christian was the only one there.
"Good morning Lord Ozera." I said as I curtsied.
"Morning Jane, did u get my note?" Christian smirked.
"I did, my bag is packed and ready to go." I replied while walking into the kitchen.
"Good..." He started but the phone rang.
"Hello, Ozera residence." I stated.
"Jane, its Ashley," The voice replied instantly, "I just finished the ritual…" (A.N. there are 3 people who do the same ritual because they all did the same crime…)
"Hey Ash… did it go ok?" I asked, looking at Christian who looked confused.
"It was ok, everything was by the book… were meeting tonight right?" Ashley asked.
"Yeah, heat it at 350…" I stated.
"Oh is one of the Ozera's there?" She asked nervously.
"Yeah, ok anytime… see you." I replied before hanging up.
"Who was that?" Christian asked.
"Ashley… she needed help on a recipe, she is the Voda's…" I trailed off.
"She's the Voda's you? Complete with the ritual and everything?" He smirked.
"Yeah…" I whispered, "Please don't tell Lady Ozera that I used the phone."
"I won't… if you agree to call me Christian." He smirked.
"Ok Christian, but I need to use formalities in front of others…" I stated.
"Deal." Christian replied, passing me a soda. I drank it in under five seconds; Christian looked at me like I had five heads.
"What?" I asked.
"No wonder I never see you eat or drink, you gulp it down in like five seconds!" he laughed, I started blushing.
"Well we can't all be royal people who can do whatever you like!" I hissed, walking out of the room leaving a stunned Christian in my wake.
CPOV:
She left me, standing there. That was the first time I've ever heard her be somewhat cruel to someone. It was clear she's planning on sneaking out tonight or tomorrow… but why? Does she have a secret boyfriend? Why do I care? It's none of my business what she does on her free time does she have free time? God she is so…so… I don't have words to describe her. What am I doing, I shouldn't be thinking things about her.
"Morning Christian you have a nice sleep?" Tasha asked as she came into the room, breaking my trail of thoughts.
"Yeah Tasha… what are we doing today?" I asked.
"We are going to go shopping; you need summer stuff and then were going to go out to dinner." She said blankly. "Jane, were going shopping in an hour get the car ready!"
"Ok Lady Ozera." Jane called back; I went upstairs and got ready to go. An hour later I was sitting in the car listening to my iPod and Jane was driving, and Tasha was reading a book.
"Christian how many boxes do you have for your stuff?" Tasha asked looking up from her book.
"I don't have any boxes Aunt Tasha." I whispered looking out the window.
"Ok… Jane pull over at the first UPS store you see." Tasha stated Jane just nodded; I went back to listening to my iPod.
Close up camera one you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks oh close up camera two you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks she said get your hands off of my star and this jealous actress has a habit you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks and this jealous actress has a habit
the hero sings in this scene
the boy that gets the girl gets to go home where they get married
but stop the tape,
the sunset still looks fake to me
the hero looks like he can't breathe
the damsel just left everything
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
cause the hero dies in this scene
your inspiration is the loss of absolutely everything
and flashback on the girl
as we montage every memory
and we bleed out in the bathroom sink
and we fade out as the soundtrack sings:
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
it's not your part but all your fault
and this jealous actress has a habit of making things sound way too tragic
get your hands off of my star
it's not your part but all your fault
and this jealous actress has a habit of making things sound way too tragic
of making things sound way too tragic
oh this jealous actress has a habit
of making things sound way too tragic.
you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa
you're like a black cat with a black back pack full of fireworks
and you're gonna burn the city down right now
whoa whoa-ahh
whoa
I felt a nudge during the end of the song. Tasha was asleep and Jane was looking at me.
"Lord Ozera we are here," She whispered. "Would you care to tell me how many boxes you need so I may get them?"
"Oh… just get ten of the biggest boxes." I replied looking at her.
"Yes sir…" Jane replied holding out her hand, "I need the money to purchase the boxes." I gave her some money and she ran in to get the boxes.
"Christian, why have we stopped?" Tasha mumbled.
"Jane ran in to get the boxes…" I whispered as I watched Tasha's eyes droop down as she fell asleep again, I wonder why she's so tired… Jane ran back to the car with the boxes and put them in the trunk. She got in the car and continued driving to the mall.
"How are you Jane?" I whispered, so I wouldn't wake my aunt.
"I am fine Lord Ozera." She replied, pulling into the garage of the mall. Tasha woke up just as we pulled into the parking spot.
"Ready to go shopping?" Tasha squealed as she ran us to the food court. "Dimitri!"
"Tasha you're here! I was starting to get worried." Dimitri mumbled as he kissed her, "Christian good to see you." His eyes rested on Jane, "Miss. Jane how are you?"
"I am good Guardian Belikov, how are you?" Jane replied.
"Ok so let's break up into groups, me and Dimka, and Jane and Christian. Sound good, good. See you kids back here in a few hours." Tasha squealed as she pulled Dimitri away, "Christian don't forget a bathing suit!"
"So Jane where do you want to start?" I asked.
"It doesn't matter to me, I don't have any money anyway…" Jane trailed off, how does she have no money she works for my aunt doesn't she?
"Well I'll pay for whatever you want." I offered.
"Christian I can't have you do that, it's your money." She replied as she pulled me into Old Navy to get a bathing suit. Jane made me try on at least a dozen; I made her try on just as many.
"Christian!" Jane laughed when I whistled when she walked out in one of the bathing suits.
"What?" I laughed along with her; she stuck out her tongue and changed into her clothes. I bought all of the suits that she tried on and the ones she made me buy. We soon were in front of the book store when she grabbed my hand and pulled me inside.
"I need books, and you offered to pay for stuff Christian." Jane laughed as she started pilling books in my arms, soon enough I had at least ten books in my arms, and I paid and made our way to the food court.
"Now Jane what would you like to eat?" I asked playfully, I was seeing a new side of Jane, and I like it.
"Whatever you want Christian." She laughed; I pulled us into a photo booth. We took a ton of funny pictures.
"So Jane, we are going to the Academy tonight to pack, Tasha will be arriving in two days for graduation… so we better go…" I trailed off, Jane smiled and as we got closer to Tasha and Dimitri I saw her face go in to a mask of nothingness that I've seen her do every day.
"Christian, Jane you guys ready to go?" Tasha asked.
"Yep, were ready… we got the bathing suits you requested Lady Ozera." Jane replied. We walked to the car and headed home. Soon after Jane and I grabbed our bags; Jane called Ashley to cancel whatever plans she had and headed to the Academy.
Ok so here you go! COMMENT!
In the next two chapters there will be MAJOR drama!
~~~~~~~~~~Jess
