Chapter 3

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Memories and promises are two different things. We break promises whereas memories break us. Standing at my now empty apartment carrying a photo album that Lissa had given me on my sixteen birthday, I m thinking through everything that happened that made me stand where I am today.

The photo album, according to Lissa was the best way to cherish memories. It contains our childhood years to our teens, every birthday, Christmas, thanksgiving, New Year, summer vacations and even first days of school. We always used to look at it together and remember the times.

But now I am staring at it blankly. Contemplating my options in my head.

1) I feel all weak and selfish and run away halfway across the globe.

2) I can be all brave and selfless guardian and stay here and face the challenge.

When Hans announced my charge's name, I never thought I would feel the first emotion as disappointment. I had really worked my way through the guardian, to the position I m today after running away.

"Rose, its time", Christian voice called at me.

I turned around to see Christian standing in the doorway with a small smile. I never thought that I would say this but yes, he looked good in dark wash jeans and a black full sleeves v necked t-shirt. I nodded at him and made my way to my new housing where I m supposed to stay, so that I can be close to my charge

Walking through court, I go over to what happened in guardian headquarters

*flashback*

"Guardian Rosemarie Hathaway", he announced. I readied myself and pulled my guardian mask. Christian gently squeezed my hand. I didn't notice until then that my hands were shaking.

"You have been assigned to..."

Well I have to hand it to Hans, I mean Guardian Hans he was creating a perfect suspense scene. If he didn't say the name I m sure that my heart will beat its way out of my chest.

"princess Vasilisa Dragomir ", he announced.

I swear my heart stopped beating for a second. Hans' face that rarely ever showed any emotions broke into a huge grin as if giving me the most perfect and best gift ever.

True to the fact, I always wanted to be Lissa's guardian and I prayed to whoever was up there, despite all my flaws to make me Lissa's guardian. Everyone expected me to break out in a happy dance but to everyone's surprise and also to mine, id dint show any emotions.

The smugness I felt from Lissa disappeared and was replaced by disappointment by my lack of response. But it was again replaced by smugness. She wanted me to throw a fit and create a scene. I didn't understand her motives but I didn't allow my guardian mask to falter because of her psychotic schemes.

Christian tightened his hold on my hand when I started move to the stage. I turned to see a worried look on his face. I gave him a small reassuring smile and squeezed his hand at the same time. He reluctantly let my hand go with a stiff nod.

I mechanically walked up to the stage with my guardian mask firmly in its place. I took my oath and bowed to Lissa who was smirking.

Eddie's smile faltered slightly at my behaviour but he didn't say anything. He hugged me and congratulated me.

We both were standing behind Lissa while her highness was sitting in one of the royal chairs not even bothering to give a smile or congratulating.

I turned and gave Christiana small reassuring smile. He gave me one of those charming smile of his in return. That, dare I say, made me happy. Before I could further prod my mind for the answer for the weird thought about Christian, Hans announce the arrival of her majesty the queen bitch herself.

We all bowed for her.

Since when do queen come for guardian assignment program was the first thing that came to my mind. She looked good in her royal gown.

She cleared her throat and started her speech or so I thought

"Hello everyone, I hope you had a nice evening so far. I know most of you must be wondering about my sudden appearance. ", she said looking directly at me.

I looked her straight in eye.

"Former guardian Belikov who had been restored from his strigoi self has been under inspection since the", she continued.

"After seeing the evidences, we all believe that he is no longer a strigoi but a dhampir. So we release him and from further request by none other than princess Dragomir we give him is guardian status back and moroi self defences program will be starting up, guardian Belikov, Castile, hatchway , lord Adrian Ivashkov , Christian Ozera , lady Tasha Ozera and princess vasilisa with few other people will be working on moroi magic defences along with spirit mysteries. I would request their presences tomorrow for the detailed planning. Thank you". After her little speech she didn't bother to wait and she walked away.

Well, that was shocking and really rude for her to walk away like that.

For the first time today, I looked at my former mentor and lover; he looked as surprised as others. That means he didn't know anything about this.

"since he has been given his status back, guardian Belikov will be guarding lord Christian Ozera as he had requested before his change", Hans announced.

I turned to Christian; to say he looked shocked would be understatement of the year.

*flashback ends*

After that we, meaning me, Eddie and Dimitri would be sharing and apartment near Lissa and Christian's apartment. I don't know how to feel about sharing an apartment with d... him.

So here I am standing at my new apartment door with Christian and readying myself to start the new challenges of my life.

Being lissa's guardian is a challenge itself but sharing apartment with Dimitri ...? what do you think is going to happen ?

Author's note: i know its short. Sorry. I contemplated various scenes but couldn't make anything up proper. I am sorry if I disappoint you guys but with finals only a month away I can't seem to concentrate so I probably won't be updating for a month or so. And sorry for the readers who wanted rose to be Christian's guardian. I already have plot setup don't worry and she ll end up being with Christian that's for sure. So guys please let me know your thoughts and sorry again.

Thank you for reading.

Love-Isa..!

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