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Italics have been used when Dimitri talks in his head.
Previously on The New Badass
Little did she know about the mess she had thrown me in.
Dimitri POV
Time seemed to have stopped, and I was frozen on my place. Headmistress Kirova said, "You must start early. Not always flights land at scheduled time." I nodded and went to my room. I remembered Roza. What should I say her? She will be sad and definitely will murder Victoria the same second she saw her with me, until Rose comes to know she is my sister. Anyways, I called her, only to find her cell phone switched off. Shit.
I had no time to find Rose and explain her everything, so I made my way to the car, just hoping that Rose would not be in a rage. As I was driving past the academy's gates, I realized the whole point of this mess – Victoria. Geez, she hasn't arrived yet, and already I am having difficulty juggling between them. It is going to be four long months.
Victoria was the person I had pampered like hell. Only me, mama and grandmother Yeva were the ones who really loved and cared for her, and pampered her no less than a princess. Not that my elder sisters didn't love her, it's just that they were busy with their guardian duties, they had no time for her. When Victoria was born, Karolina and Sonya were 15 and 13 at that time, but they kept away from her. Actually, my mother didn't want to keep her, Victoria was a result of an incident which had scarred my mother for life – the day my "father" had brought a "guest" to home. My elder sisters kept away from her – they saw her with hatred, because she was a reminder of an incident which mama wanted to forget forever. But eventually they softened up, but then guardian duties came up, and again Victoria was left behind.
After an hour long drive, I reached the airport, only to find the flight to be late. It wasn't mentioned how late it was, so I decided to buy a present for Roza, to make it up for today. I couldn't buy her diamonds and rubies like Ivashkov, but I could buy her something sweet and simple. I went to a nearby jewelry shop, and after half an hour and several earrings and necklaces, I got a perfect present. It was a simple silver chain with a ceramic white rose pendant.(link on my profile) I bought it and hurried to the car on the other side of the road, and saw Victoria standing a few feet away from my car, looking at the other side, waiting for someone to pick her up.
Victoria POV
The flight was 10 minutes late. After Immigration customs and luggage check, I walked out of the airport, waiting for someone to pick me up. The person would take me to my new school, and I in a few hours, I will find myself to be a stranger in a crowd. Not that it mattered to me, I didn't give a damn to anything and anyone since Dimitri became a guardian, became my mentor. I was meddled in my own thoughts when I saw someone approach me. Dimitri. My brother. Great. Were there no other guardians available? "Hi Victoria. It's good too-" I cut Dimitri short and said "Good morning, Guardian Belikov."
Guardian Belikov. That was what he asked me to call him at St. Basil's. Not brother, not Dimka, but Guardian Belikov. So that other students didn't think he favored me. I saw a transparent case in his hand, containing a chain, a silver chain I guess. He remembered. After a long while, I felt like smiling. Of course he will remember, he is your brother, I mentally chastised myself. He realized I was staring at the case, and quickly shoved into his pocket.
So it wasn't for me. Why do I even hope? He came forward to help me with the luggage, but before he could even touch it, I picked up side bag and suitcase and stuffed in the back seat.
Dimitri POV
I saw Victoria and said her "hi", but before I could continue, she greeted me by saying, "Good morning, Guardian Belikov". Guardian Belikov. Something I forced her to call me when I mentored her for a month in St. Basil's. Even when we were alone. Just because teenagers are gullible. I didn't want her to think she could do anything she wanted, just because I am her brother. But she took it in the other way. I noticed her staring at Roza's gift. I quickly shoved it away, because I didn't want her to know about my love, not when our relation was on such shaky terms. I moved forward to help her with the luggage, but before I could she picked up her stuff and dumped it in the backseat.
This reminded me of the time when a group of students were caught bullying poor kids, and Victoria was one of them. I didn't believe Victoria was bullying, let alone kids. But the other seniors reckoned that she had bullied before, and steered away clear because she was my sister. I was enraged at the fact that she had taken to bullying, and she was pleading me to help her and thus, doubled her punishment. Later I came to know she was framed, but it was too late to apologize.
Victoria was angry at me, because that's why she was punishing me with silence treatment. Twice I tried to talk to her, but she didn't reply. We had to take a longer route because some political drama was going on in the other route, but not a single look was exchanged during the whole journey.
I made it in time for the meeting where security for the dance, which was to be held soon, was being discussed. After 3 hours of numerous plans, Stan's snide comments and Alberta's glares, we were finally able to sort out a plan suited to everyone, except Stan. As I was going to sneak off, yet again, I was summoned by Kirova. What now?
I saw Victoria there. The formalities were to be read and signed by the student's guardian, in this case, me.
"Miss Belikov, I know you have been informed, but I would like to remind you that your extra classes are starting from tomorrow and Guardian Belikov is going to mentor you" Kirova said. Victoria nodded, her face not betraying a single emotion. "Also, though we have received your bio, yet I would like to recheck some important details before you leave my office. Please state your full name."
"Victoria Sara Belikov"
"Native country?"
"Russia."
"Date of birth?"
"23rd April 1993"
"Well Miss Belikov, before the day ends, many many happy returns of the day. Please go back to your room."
She looked at me once and exited the office. Shit. I had forgotten her birthday. Good reason to be angry.
I had duty after curfew, and secretly I was hoping Roza would sneak out today. Well, she did. I was about to talk to her when asshole Stan came along, and I had to punish Rose.
And now, two of the people I love a lot are angry with me.
I know the chapter was a bit boring, but it was necessary. Anyways, please read and review!
Sunayna4sho is helping me to pick out Rose's outfit for the dance. (: