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My Milaya Chapter 9…

Dimitri POV

"Daddy guess what?" The second I walked in the door from my first day of work Zander was all smiles and greeted me with a huge smile.

"What Z?" I couldn't help but smile, his excitement was infectious. I had a tough first day, not only did I miss Z, but I was stuck in a room with my peer Guardians doing book work all day so I was thrilled to come home to a happy little boy for once.

"Daddy Laya is at school with me." He said in a sing song happy voice.

"She's a teacher?"

"No silly, she is like you, she's a Guardian." Wow this is weird, I must know her, I know most Guardians.

"So what is her name?"

"Laya"

"Is that her full name?"

He got a look of recognition on his face and giggled a little. "Oh her name is Ms. Laya."

"Okay son thanks." I gave him another hug and threw him over my shoulder carrying him towards the table; Momma had called us to come eat dinner. He giggled the whole way, I hadn't seen him this up beat since Christmas and his birthday, and it was so refreshing.

We ate dinner and the atmosphere was cherry and upbeat. The three of us chatted lightly and everyone had smiles on their faces.

"So Dimka Z told you about his Laya?"

I nodded, "Yes Momma he did." She gave me a knowing look and smiled.

I knew she wanted me to pursue this girl, but I had a date Friday which made me nervous as hell, not only for the date, but because I had yet to tell Momma. I would tell her soon enough, but not tonight, things were going so well I didn't want to disturb the happy bubble surrounding us.

The next morning I dropped Z off at school. He was happy to go which was a huge relief for me and it made our goodbye easier on both of us. I was anxious to meet this Guardian who had stolen my boy's heart and gotten my Momma to give me knowing looks.

Z ran off to play with a shy little boy; I think his name was Eli. I scanned the room looking for the Guardian, but I saw no one, maybe she was doing security rounds.

"Dimka is there a problem." Renatta walked up to me and gave me a sexy smile.

"No I was just looking for the new Guardian, Ms. Laya."

"Oh" Renatta grimaced a little. "Well she has a split shift, she comes in the mid morning and leaves after the kids go down for a nap, so she's only here part of the day.

"Oh I see. I wanted to thank her for spending time with Z; I guess I'll just catch her another time." I shifted on my feet a little awkwardly while Renatta stared my body up and down with a smile on her face. "Well I better get going I don't want to be late." I gave her a little wave, she waved back and smiled.

"Yeah see you soon Dimka." She trailed off behind me. I made a b-line to my classroom so I could avoid her creepy staring. She was nice, but looked at me like I was a piece of meat. If she thought I was going to be intimate with her she was in for a big surprise. I agreed to go on a friendly date with her, not be intimate; there was no way I was ready for that.

After work I was torn. I wanted to go see Egor to find out about this Guardian Laya, but I wanted to pick up Zander. Momma had got him yesterday and I wanted to do it today. I guess I'll just wait until tomorrow and go see Egor, Momma had planned on picking Z up on Wednesday so this would work much better.

Thankfully Renatta was busy with a group of little ones so Tanya was the one checking out the kids when I got to Zander's school. I spotted him and he ran for me. "Daddy" He charged and gave me one of his best hugs.

I chuckled. "Wow! Hi Z." He smiled and kissed my cheek.

I picked him up, put him on my hip and got his things together. Tanya smiled at us and wished us a goodnight. "Goodnight Z, glad to see your liking school." She said to Z as she beamed at us.

"Yes he seems so much better these days." I commented and she nodded agreeing with me.

"Yes Ms. Laya has a lot to do with that."

"Daddy Ms. Laya rubs my back until I fall asleep and she has a special star on her neck. How come you don't have one of those?" He scrunched up his face in confusion.

"She has a battle star?" I asked in disbelief.

Both Ms. Tanya and Z nodded. As I was about to ask more about it Renatta called to me and waved hi, I waved back, but left quickly not wanting to get involved in a conversation with her in front of Z.

With Z's new and improved attitude things at home were going smoothly. He never stopped talking about Laya, I was determined to check out her file and get to know this mysterious beauty as my Momma called her. Olena Belikov had three beautiful Dhampir daughters and two beautiful Dhampir granddaughters, she did not throw this term around loosely so I had no doubt Laya was gorgeous. Not that it mattered, with just the little I heard of her she reminded me too much of Roza and there was no way I would look to her as any more than a friend. But still my family was so smitten with her I couldn't help to be curious, plus a battle star was not something achieved lightly. I was dying to get to know her and maybe even train with her.

After work on Wednesday I walked to Egor's office to see if I could get the dirt on Ms. Laya or I guess it would be Guardian Laya. I saw a young Guardian in his office, we'd seen each other before, but I was not about to ask him for some confidential information on a Guardian.

"Hi Guardian can I help you?"

"Yes I needed to speak to Guardian Morozov about a confidential matter; do you know when he will be back?"

He sighed. "He had a family emergency so not for a few weeks at the earliest. I am covering for now, but starting Friday we have a Guardian from American Court coming, she'll be filling in. I think her name is Guardian Alberta Petrov."

Wow Alberta, I hadn't seen her since she scolded me for leaving Roza. This was going to be interesting to see how she would act as my boss since our last encounter was a little tense. But I know Alberta was nothing but a true professional so I had no doubt that she will be fair and professional when we work together.

"Okay well it can wait; I used to work for Alberta so I will come by after she gets here." He nodded and turned back to his work.

I hurried home not wanting to miss dinner and the precious little time I get with Zander at night.

"I'm home." I walked into an eerily quiet apartment.

I noticed Momma in the kitchen cooking; she gave me a sad smile.

"What is it Momma, what's wrong?"

She sighed. "Z, he's not very happy with you right now."

"Why?"

"Well Laya was waiting to speak to me when I picked up Z. She really is such a sweet women." Momma smiled thinking about Laya. I gave her a look like don't keep me waiting. "Well she wants Z to come over Saturday and make cookies at her apartment. I guess she has some young nieces and will be watching them and wanted to invite Z over. By the way I need to ask you about that later if it's okay."

I nodded. "Well that sounds great, I'll get to finally meet her and Z will get to spend some time with her, why would he be upset about that?"

She frowned. "Well after we chatted with Laya that taller blond worker came over and introduced herself as your date for Friday. Z was devastated. I know you told him that you didn't want to date Laya, but I think deep down he wished for it to happen and knowing my grandson I am sure he had some grand plan about trying to connect you two on Saturday."

She shook her head in disbelief thinking about the conversation. She turned towards me; I must have looked extremely guilty, since that is how I felt. "Dimka, why didn't you tell us? It was not good to have him put on the spot like that. Renatta wouldn't stop raving about you and your date, Z is very upset."

I hung my head in shame. "Sorry Momma, I have been meaning to tell you both, but things have been so calm and happy around here I didn't want to disturb the peace we had. I am so sorry. I will deal with Zander." She rubbed my cheek lovingly and went to finish dinner.

I knew Momma, she would be there for me if I wanted to talk, but I know she wouldn't push me for information. When I had it in me I would talk through dating again with her, but tonight was not the time. Tonight was all about my sweet little boy who I let down.

I walked in his room and he was lying on his bed staring at the ceiling. "Hey Z how was your day?"

He didn't answer he only sighed and kept looking at the ceiling. I sat down on the bed next to him.

"I talked to Bobbi and I know you know about me going on a date with Renatta." He grimaced, but still wouldn't look towards me. "I am sorry I didn't tell you, but it's not a big deal just a friendly date. We might not even get along, who knows I may hate her or I might think she is the coolest person around."

He frowned and looked at me. "She's mean. Why don't you like Laya?" He whined.

"Z it doesn't work like that, you have to be attracted to someone and have a feeling you like them and you at least have to met them. I don't know Laya, but I hear you got an invite to make cookies so I guess I'll get to meet her when I drop you off?"

Just the mention of his cookie date put a huge smile on his face. "Yeah Dad I get to go to her house and she's not just making cookies for me, I get to help."

I couldn't help but smile at him when talked about her, his excitement was catching.

"That's really good Z. So I will write out a note and tell her you can go and I will drop you off Saturday and I will meet her then okay?"

"Okay, but do you think you might want to go on a date with her too?"

"Z, I don't think so, why don't you just let me meet her and then we'll go from there, okay?" There was no way I was going to commit to anything right now, but I doubted I would ever date this girl who reminded me so much of my Roza.

"Okay" He said somberly.

"Hey let's go eat I am sure Bobbi is about done with dinner."

I gave him a piggyback ride to the table and he ate in silence. Well I guess all nights can't be happy nights.

We all helped to clean up after dinner; I gave Z a bath and put him to bed. His mood was a little better, but not much.

I avoided Momma; I didn't need her guilt as well. The next day when I dropped off Z I also avoided Renatta, the drama of this whole first date was getting to me, I just wanted to head to work and be done with my day.

After a long day pouring over written work they let us go early so I decided to do a quick workout before I had to pick up Z. I really needed to blow off some steam. As I was walking into the gym Jake Hale was walking out.

"Hey D what's up?" I tried to put a smile on my stoic face.

"Not much just fitting in a quick workout before I pick up my son."

"Cool, you look a little down, are you okay?" J knew me so well.

"Well I have a date tomorrow and it's the first one since we lost Tasha and I am a little nervous."

He nodded in understanding. "Yeah I can see how that would be hard. I tell you what, why don't you let me and my girl double with you guys to ease your tension. I've been dying for you two to meet and then after dinner each couple can go their separate ways. If things are going good you can continue on with the date and if things are still hard for you then you can just head home."

I rubbed my chin listening to him, J was always such a scammer, but I loved his idea. I would get to meet his girl he raved about and I wouldn't have awkward silences with Renatta. "You know what J that would be great, thanks."

He nodded. "Okay cool, I got to run, let's say we meet at the G bar at 6:30 for drinks and go from there."

We said a few more parting words and then both headed off in our separate directions.

I finished my work out and then ran to get Z. I felt much better getting some stress out in my workout and I was excited to Z.

Renatta seemed to be looking for me; as soon as I walked in she sauntered over to me and gave me a coy smile. She brushed my arm in a soft manner and started. "So Dimka, I am excited for our date. What time are you picking me up?"

"Oh yeah, um, I needed to talk to you about that. My old guarding partner has been dying for me to meet his girlfriend so do you mind if we double with them for drinks and dinner and then we'll go off on our own from there?"

She seemed a little hesitant, but reluctantly agreed to the plan.

Z was in a better mood, but just marginally. I put him on my shoulders as we walked home and this seemed to cheer him up.

"Daddy do you think we could call Aunt Liss and Uncle C when we get home? I miss them and the babies and I want them to come see us?"

Oh yeah, I forgot I'd been so busy, I needed to contact the Princess and Christian and let them know where we were and see when they could come for a visit.

"Sure Z I'll call tonight, I've been meaning to do it, but just forgot, sorry I've been busy."

We pulled up to our apartment door and I pulled Z off my shoulders. "It's okay Daddy I know." He smiled at me and reached up to give me a big hug. I picked him up and he hugged me while we entered our home.

When I was putting Z to bed I could tell he had something on his mind. "Daddy can I tell you something?"

"Sure Z you can tell me anything."

"Daddy I love Laya and I told her I love her. Are you mad at me Daddy?'

My heart went out to him; he was so needy for a mother figure he connected to this Laya girl. "No Z, I am not mad. I am glad you are close to her."

He nodded. "Okay. She loves me too, she told me. I want her to be my everyday mom."

Oh great here we go again. "Z she's not going to be your mom, but she can be your good friend okay?"

He shrugged. "Okay as long as I can see her all the time and you aren't mad." He was so easy going I loved him so much I just wanted to squeeze him to death.

After putting Z to bed I tried calling Christian and the Princess' phone, but they were disconnected. I got a little worried, but I knew if something had happened to them I would find out since I was at European Court. I decided to email them instead hoping they checked their email often.

Satisfied with my email I sent it off and went to bed. I was getting up early so I could leave work early and do a workout before I went to pick up Renatta for our date. I was meeting Momma at the daycare so I could spend a little time with Z before he and Momma headed home for the night.

I was a little nervous and I had about forty-five minutes before I had to pick up Renatta so I decided to get some of that great coffee Gus had at the G Bar. I could use a little pick me up and I needed to relax a little before I faced my date.

I was sitting at the bar chatting with Gus when I heard him.

"Well well well if isn't the famous Guardian Belikov my favorite Russian." It was Lord Ivashkov. I hadn't seen him since I left St. Vlad's.

I nodded out of respect for his Royal status, but I had little respect for him. "Lord Ivashkov"

He slapped me on the back and snickered to himself. I could tell he had been drinking he was slurring his words a little bit. "Gus did you know we used to be in love with the same woman?"

I narrowed my eyes and glared at him. "What do you mean used to be?"

He looked at Gus and laughed. "Well you left her so I am obviously the only one who still loves her." He motioned his arm signifying the area around him. "Why the hell else would I put up with shitty European Court if it weren't for her. I care about her so I am here to protect her."

"What do you mean?"

He starting laughing so hard I thought he was going to fall down. "You mean you don't know?"

I raised my eyebrows at him like yeah I guess I don't know.

He snorted. "Rose, Lissa, Christian and their rug rats all just moved here for OMP. Rose is a here, she guards the daycare and hates it, but I guess she found a little boy she's attached to there so she's okay with it now."

I felt like I had left my body and I was watching this scene between Ivashkov and I play out as a stranger watching from the sidelines. I was in complete shock, Roza is here, she's the Guardian at daycare, and she's Laya. How could this be, how could I not know my Roza was here? Ivashkov kept rambling, but I wasn't listening to him. All I could think about was my Roza was here at Court with me, she watched over Z. What did this mean?

"Belikov did you hear me?" Ivashkov was shaking my shoulder.

He brought me back to reality. "What?"

"So I guess you really didn't know huh?"

I had no more time for him. I threw a few dollars on the bar and ran to the daycare. By the time I got there I was out of breath. Renatta greeted me. "Hi Dimka you're early, you must be as anxious for our date as I am." She winked at me and gave me that irritating sexy smile.

"Um yeah I…" I was at a loss for words looking around for Z and Roza.

Next thing I heard was someone calling my name from the entrance. "Dimitri." It was the Princess, Christian, Alexis and Annabel.

"Um Princess I just sent you an email I got an assignment; I am part of the OMP Guardians."

The Princess pulled me into a hug. "Yes we just got your email. Dimitri how many times do I have to tell you its Lissa please. Oh it's so good to see you. Where's Zander?"

"Aunt Liss, Uncle C, Lexi and Annie" Zander said with excitement while he ran over to all of us, the twins squealed in delight when they say him.

He ran right to Lissa's arms. "You came to see me?"

She chuckled. "No sweetie we live here now, we just moved here."

His eyes got huge. "You live here too?"

She nodded at him while he went into a rendition of his happy dance shaking his little booty. The twins loved watching him and clapped their sweet little hands squealing with delight.

Christian pulled us out of our happy reunion bubble. His face looked stressed and he had worry lines on his forehead. "Um Lissa what about…um Rose?"

She got a worried look on her face. "Um Dimitri I have to ask you to stay away from Rose. We'll need to figure out a schedule where we can see you and Zander, but it will not include Rose."

"Yeah…well..um I wanted to talk – " Just as I was about to ask her more about Roza she walked in the door.

My heart stopped, my throat went dry and I started to shake. All these years, all the memories I ran through my head, day after day. A memory could never do her justice, she was stunning. She was the epitome of beauty, seeing her in person made me realize all the memories couldn't compare to the real thing.

"Laya" Zander ran to her and launched himself in Roza's arms. She picked him up and spun him around. "I missed you Laya."

She chuckled. "I missed you too Z."

He put his little hand on her cheek, "I love you Laya"

She gazed into his eyes and rubbed his cheek, she had such a sweet peaceful look on her face. "And I love you."

Roza loves my boy.

I heard Lissa gasp, Christian was mumbling some expletives and the twins where squawking looking at Roza, they wanted her to pick them up and looked jealous that Roza was holding their cousin.

The twins got her attention and she looked towards us, Lissa, Christian and I were all frozen.

She gasps when she saw me. She looked from Lissa to me to Christian and then back to me. She looked like she just saw a ghost. Z got down and ran to me. He grabbed my and hand pulled me towards Roza.

"Laya this is my Daddy, Daddy this is my Laya." He was beaming.

She looked at him and scrunched her forehead. "Daddy?" She looked towards me and I could see all the pieces clicking into place.

I cleared my throat. "Roza how have you been?"

She narrowed her eyes at me and I knew that look, she was imagining all the ways she could stake me. "Fine." She spat.

She looked towards the Princess. "Um Lissa could I see you outside please?"

Renatta decided to make her appearance and walked up to me, great. "Dimka are you already for our date?"

Roza's head whipped around and she glared at Renatta. Just to make things really fun Ivashkov decided to show up and Alberta was right behind him. Great, a protect Rose St. Vlad's reunion was going to happen in the middle of my date. Shoot me now.

Ivashkov wrapped his arms around Roza from behind and whispered in her ear. I saw red; I couldn't handle seeing him touch her. She nodded and followed him outside. I was not sure what they were talking about, but I could not take my eyes off them. I noticed Alberta talking to Christian and the Princess, but I ignored them not wanting to miss anything that was going on between Ivashkov and my Roza.

He was talking to her and she looked like she was crying. He pulled her into a hug and rubbed her back. I clinched my fist and tried not to scream at the site. I felt Renatta's arm touch me tentatively. "In a minute Renatta, why don't you finish up and then we'll head out." I spoke before she got a chance, but I couldn't look at her. The love of my life was outside with the biggest lush Moroi and all I wanted to do was pick her up and run away with her. But that was not going to happen, this was proof my luck was horrible; instead I had to have a date. I am such an idiot. I tried to make my voice light when I spoke to Renatta and not reflect the murderous feelings coursing through my veins, but I am not sure how successful I was.

"Okay" she said softly as she walked away. I was faintly aware Zander was okay and playing with the babies, then to make this night so much more fun Momma walked in. She took one look at the murderous look on my face and ran up to me. "Dimka what's wrong."

"Nothing Momma, I am fine." I said through clenched teeth, she narrowed her eyes at me and nodded. She noticed the Princess, Christian and the twins and walked over to talk to them.

Ivashkov and Roza walked back in. She walked up to me. "Guardian Belikov" I winched at the cold formality of her voice calling me by my formal Guardian name. "I came by to give you my address so you could drop off Zander tomorrow. Ten o'clock is good for us." She had her Guardian mask on as she handed me a piece of paper with her address on it, I could tell she was holding in some serious feelings, but was not going to show them.

She looked towards the group behind me. "Liss we need to talk, but I have to go meet Lover Boy, so later?" I could tell Roza and the Princess were having a silent conversation. "Alberta we'll catch up tomorrow." Ivashkov was behind Roza smirking at me, jerk.

Renatta with her wonderful timing walked up next to me and held my arm territorially. "Dimka let's go, it's getting late and I'm starving."

I didn't look towards Renatta, but kept my eyes on Roza trying to convey to her the love I had for her. She smirked at me. "Yeah Dimka have fun on your date."

She grabbed Ivashkov and stormed out. Zander ran after her. "Laya wait." She turned, smiled at him and picked him up. It was so natural and warm my heart melted, the two most important people in the world to me were before my eyes, sharing a tender moment. They said their good-byes then Rose and Ivashkov walked out hand in hand.

I saw Renatta giving me a speculative look. "One minute Renatta I need to say goodbye to Zander." She nodded, but looked annoyed.

Momma walked up to me. "Dimka, Laya is your Roza?"

"Yes." She gave me a concerned look knowing I was about to lose it. I just shook my head as if to tell her we'll talk about it later.

"Who's Roza?" Z asked.

"Nobody honey." I changed the subject and said goodbye to Z and Momma.

We made our way to the G bar and found J. The three of us got drinks and found a table. We made some small talk and J got a text. He explained his girlfriend got hung up and she'd be here soon. J thankfully kept the conversation going telling Renatta about some of our wild times back at St. Basil's Academy. I was in no mood to talk, but nodded and added small words when I had to.

I was in a state of shock. Roza was here, she was Zander's Laya, she loved him and he loved her and I am on a date with another women. How did this happen, how did I get her?

I noticed J watching the door, he stood up and waved to someone. My back was to the door so I turned and saw the most horrible site. My Roza smiling towards J giving him an adoring look of love, a look that I once used to be able to put on her face, fuck my life, Roza was J's girlfriend.

So they finally saw each other, but what is Rose thinking? If you have time drop me a review and tell me what you think. Next chapter will be Rose POV and boy does she have a lot to say.

I have a one shot from some other characters perspective on the Rose and Dimka seeing each other again, it's with my beta and as soon as I get it I will post it under my profile as My Milaya Out Takes : )