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.

Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed/favorited/followed/read the last chapter! Means so much to me!

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CHAPTER 6

RPOV

Christmas Day

"Mommy!" I sit up quickly as Emily jumps on my bed.

"It's Christmas!" She chants over and over again. I smile to her.

"Yes it is sweetie."

"Can we open presents now?" She asked.

"Sure." We walked down stairs, well I carried Emily, and made our way to the tree.

I handed Emily her gifts one by one, and she tore them open. In the end my living room was filled with wrapping paper and toys.

Emily had given me a painting that she had made the other day, in her room, so it was a surprise. I loved it. It was of me and her and she was sitting on a swing in the park and I was pushing her.

Emily wore a huge smile on her face the whole day.

Emily and I decided to stay home for Christmas this year, and were now currently sitting on the couch watching her favorite movie… Cinderella.

Halfway through the movie, the million dollar question arrived.

"Why didn't Santa bring me my daddy?" I was speechless. What should I say to her? It would break her heart knowing the truth… at least this young.

"I was so good all year, and it was the only thing I asked for. I loved my other gifts, but I was really hoping for my daddy."

"Maybe daddy wasn't able to be brought." I answered. As she opened her mouth to respond, the doorbell rung. I looked at it in confusion, I wasn't expecting anyone to come today.

I walked over to the door and opened it. What I saw made me gasp, and tears filled my eyes.

"Dimitri," I whispered. He was dressed in jeans, and a black button up shirt, and wore his long duster over top. He was holding two flower bouquets, and a bag, one filled with gifts.

"Who is it?" I heard Emily ask.

She looked from behind me.

"Mr. 'mitri!" She cried and hugged his legs. A big smile was on her face.

"Hello, Angel." I gestured for him to come in, and he did. Emily followed behind him.

We sat down on the couch and Dimitri handed me on of the flowers.

I smiled brightly.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, Milaya." He turned to Emily and gently placed the flowers in her hands.

"For you," He said.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She hugged him again.

"You're welcome, Angel. Here, I have some gifts for you." He passed her the gifts, and she opened them, each time saying thank you and smiling.

Once she was done, I said her name.

"Yes, momma?" I looked at Dimitri and he nodded.

"You know how you asked Santa for your daddy?" She nodded.

"I'm right here, Angel." Dimitri said.

"Daddy?" She looked at him. He nodded, tears filling his eyes.

"Daddy!" She jumped into his open arms.

"Where were you?"

"I had some important stuff to do, but I am never leaving you or your mommy ever again." He said.

"Roza," I looked up into his chocolate brown eyes.

"Yes?"

"I- we have a child together. I have strong feelings for you, even though we have only talked a few times. Please, make me the happiest man alive and become my girlfriend?"

I sat and thought for a moment. I looked at Emily who was snuggled protectively in his arms.

Smiling brightly I replied.

"Yes,"

"Thank you!" I scooted over and pulled me into a tight hug, kissing my forehead.

It didn't matter what would happen tomorrow, or a week from now, or even three years from now… I knew that right now in this moment… this Christmas Day… I would have a family. Maybe not a perfect one yet, but still a family… with Dimitri and Emily.

And I would forever remember the time we were able to cherish a day.

I might add another chapter after the contest is over (a longer version of this chapter). I would have made it longer, but it is 11:40pm and I am tired, and everything has to be in by tomorrow so I am trying to get everything done. Also, there WILL BE an epilogue (a long one!)!

So the epilogue will go up after the contest is over, along with the longer version of this chapter, and an AN of thank you's to all the readers who favorited/followed/reviewed, and to everyone who read (though I can't put your Pen name or anything…).

Sad that this story is going so soon, but now I will be able to work on my other stories, and have more stories in the future for you all :)

Be on the look-out for the longer version and epilogue!

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