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 Vampire Academy. I only own the plot. LFMH- A VA Lovers Group made the cover/banner.

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CHAPTER 3

RPOV

My eyes locked with his as I walked with Emily towards the front of Christian and Lissa's house.

He couldn't be here. Not now. Not when everything is starting to get a bit better.

But he was… and he was with some girl that was ten times prettier than I would ever be.

Jealousy raised in me as I thought of all the things they probably did together.

"Hello," The black haired girl that was with Dimitri said.

"Hi." I said more harshly than I should have. Lissa gave me a look. I gave her a look back as if to say 'What?'… she just shook her head.

"Well, how about we go inside and get ready to eat. Dinner should be ready in five minutes." Christian said. I assumed he was trying to get rid of the tension.

Everyone mumbled agreements and we walked inside. Lissa shut the door behind us.

Soon enough dinner was served and we were feasting on ham, steak, turkey, mashed potatoes, salad, and anything else you could think of.

There were small conversations going on, but not much. Emily would talk to Christian about crazy nonsense, and Lissa would talk to Tasha about going shopping sometime soon. Dimitri and I just stayed quiet. Slowly conversations died down. Now the only person who was still talking was Emily.

It was starting to get awkward.

Halfway through dinner, Tasha asked me a question.

"So how old is your daughter?"

I stayed silent for a moment before answering.

"Three."

"Oh. Wow. So you had her when you were young…" Tasha trailed off. From the corner of my eye I could see Dimitri's eyes widen a bit. Three years ago was the day that we made a mistake.

To me, Emily will never be a mistake. It was the way she was conceived that would be the mistake.

"Who is her father?" Dimitri asked. Emily's head shot up, looking at me curiously.

I looked around the table.

Should I tell him?

I couldn't decide. He would never believe me… but I decided that I would. But only because it was Christmas time and he has a right to know his daughter.

But I would tell him in private. Not now with everyone watching.

"Just a one night stand." I answered.

"Rose." I turned around to see Dimitri. We were alone. He had caught me walking out of the bathroom.

"Yes?"

"I could tell you were lying about who the father is. Tell me. Isn't it kinda weird that she is three years old and three years ago was when we-"

I cut him off.

"No. It was a one night stand with someone."

"Is it someone I know?"

"Yes." I answered.

"Who?" Now was my chance to tell him.

I took a deep breath.

"You would never believe me."

I put his hands on either side of my head, resting the palms on the wall behind me, successfully trapping me.

"Tell me, Rose." His voice was hard, and some anger was laced into it.

I took another deep breath, looked him in his eyes, and opened my mouth to speak.

Short again. I know and am sorry, but I wanted to get up a chapter for you all! Today was the last day of my break, so I have school tomorrow, but I will try to update daily to get this story done by the deadline which is the 12th.

So do you think Rose is going to tell him or is she going to chicken out and try to run off. Let me know which you want by reviewing! It would help me a lot to know!

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