TO CHERISH A DAY

Summary: Dimitri is a rich, business owner and with Tasha. Rose, went to school with him and always loved him from a distance… but he never noticed her. So on one drunk night… they made a mistake. Now one month before Christmas, Rose has a three year old beautiful baby girl, who looks just like Dimitri. But he doesn't know that he has a daughter, he can't even remember who Rose is. They haven't seen each other since they left school… until now. With Christmas coming up, can Rose try to make Dimitri realize that he has a daughter and that it is not a lie? And will they ever be able to Cherish A Day?

Pairing: R/D

Universe: All Human

Rating: T

This is my story entry for the Christmas New Year Contest by LFMH-A VA Lovers Group.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, besides the plot. LFMH-A VA Lovers Group made the cover and banner. Richelle Mead is the wonderful person who owns Vampire Academy and its Characters etc.

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RPOV (THREE YEARS AGO)

"It's a girl!" The doctor exclaimed as she moved the wand connected to the ultra-sound machine. Today I found out the gender of my baby. My baby that's going to grow up with no father. I was so stupid, to do what I did. Even though I loved him, he didn't even notice who I was. He took advantage of me. Both of us being intoxicated wasn't an excuse for what we did, and the result of it.

"Thank you," I mumbled to her, tears in my eyes. Just because I didn't intend for this to happen, I still loved the baby girl in my tummy.

The doctor smiled, "I'll see you back next month for your check-up."

I nodded, whipped the guck of my stomach and walked out the door after making the next appointment.

RPOV (THREE YEARS AGO)

"It's a girl!" I was panting like I ran over three miles. I guess you should expect that though, since I was in labor for eight hours… my friends and family were the only people here to support me. My baby girl would probably grow up not ever knowing her father… that was the sad part.

Just nine months ago I had slept with Dimitri, that was one of the best days of my life, but also the worst. After it, I thought he would do something. Well, he did… but it wasn't what I expected. Dimitri just grabbed his belongengs and left.

They handed me my baby to hold.

She was beautiful.

"What are you going to name her?" The nurse asked.

"Emily. Emily Anya Czarina Hathaway Belikov."

DPOV (PRESENT TIME)

I was going to propose to Tasha. We fit together, we have been friends since Pre-K, so why not?

I remember three years ago… that night at the party, with that girl. I can't remember who she is though. I wish I could remember… but I can't.

"Hey, baby." Tasha came up behind me.

"Hey, love." She kissed me.

"I got called into work."

"Ok," I said, "Be safe,"

She kissed me once more, before walking out the front door.

RPOV (PRESENT TIME)

It was the end of August, and my beautiful baby girl, Emily, was starting to talk more and more.

"Mama, look!" I turned around and saw Emily holding a flower, smiling. We were outside in our backyard, and I guess she pulled one of my flowers.

"It's beautiful baby. But you're even more beautiful." She smiled, her small; pearly teeth shinning bright, along with her chocolate brown eyes. Her features were all of him. The only thing of me she had was her nose and lips. I smiled to her.

"How about we go to the park." I smiled to her.

"Yes, please, Mama." I picked her up and carried her towards the front gate. The park was just two minutes away, so it wasn't long before I was pushing her on the swings.

Her laugh brightened my world. Emily was the best thing in the world, and I wouldn't trade her for anything.

"Mama?"

"Yes, Angel?"

"Can I go play on the play set?" I smiled, I could never say no to her.

"Sure," She giggled and ran off towards the play set. I sat on one of the benches, watching her.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting and Emily was ready to go.

She snuggled her face into the crook of my neck, and I held her close.

"Mama?" She mumbled.

"Yes, Emily?"

"Why don't I have a daddy? All the other kids at the park had their daddy's and mommy's with them." I could hear the waver in her voice, letting me know she was about to cry.

"Daddy had something important to do. He had to leave." I lied. I couldn't tell her that he didn't even know she was here.

"Does he love me?"

"Of course, Angel. Daddy loves you so, so much, even though he isn't here right now." I felt her nod, and relax a little. It broke my heart, knowing someday I would have to tell her the truth.

It's short, I know. But I will update either today or tomorrow! And I thought it was a good place to stop. The POV's that have a time that does not say PRESENT TIME are flashbacks.

And I know Emily's name is very long… but I couldn't decide between Anya and Czarina so I chose both. By the way they are both Russian Names.

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