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Chapter 15 –

The process hurt, but I kept my face blank, refusing to flinch. I was shown the final results in a mirror before he covered it up with a bandage so it would heal cleanly.

After that, I rejoined my classmates and watched as the rest of them received their tattoos. It meant standing for another two hours but I didn't mind. I was a Guardian now. What would happen now? Would my scores be good enough to erase my record of bad behavior? Would I be Lissa's Guardian?

Across the room, I met Lissa's eyes among the audience. They burned with pride and she grinned when out gazes met. Smiling back at her as I felt her mentally say through the bond we shared;

You did it! I'm so proud. Now it's time to celebrate!

Before the graduation party, I changed out of my Molnija ceremony outfit and took the dress out of the wardrobe. I had bought it on my last shopping trip with Lissa. The dress was a red bodycon that clung to my curves. I put on my favourite pair of nude peep toe shoes. I brushed my long brown hair and piled it high into a messy bun. I caught my reflection in the mirror and smiled before heading towards Lissa's dormroom.

"Wait, you're missing something!"

"Here," She said handing me a little box.

I opened the little box revealing a set of facet dropped earrings

Wow, Lissa this is too much."

"I wanted to get you something besides you're my guardian now."

"Liss you don't know that. . ."

"Lissa?"

"Well it's not official just yet but yeah it looks like your exam grades more then made up for it. That and Guardian Belikov put in a good word for you."

I hugged quickly and gingerly picked up the earrings and placed them in my ears.

Standing back from her asking, "Well how do I look?"

"You look beautiful."

We headed towards the Grand banquet hall where the Graduation party was being held. Everyone was there including both my parents who were laughing together over some private joke or something.

My mother was dressed in a turquoise green full, length gown. The colour of her dress complimented her pale skin and red hair perfectly and I could see why my father had said once that she was the most beautiful woman he had set eyes on.

My father stood beside her dressed in a black suit and wearing a bright fuchsia scarf. He wouldn't be complete without his Gold, jewellery and matching hooped ear.

'Ahh here is our daughter now," Abe said.

"Hey old man,"

"Congratulations Rosemarie," Abe whispered before placing a kiss on my forehead.

"Thanks,"

"You know both your father and I are extremely proud of you." Janine said.

I smiled at both my parents and pretended to listen to their conversation as I scanned the room for Dimitri.

"Who are you looking for Rose?" Janine asked.

"Dim- I mean Guardian Belikov."

"I'm sure he is around."

"I believe I spotted him moments ago talking to Guardian Alto and Guardian Petrov." Abe added

I kissed both of my parents and pushed my way through the dance floor having seen some of the guardians hanging out at the bar. I presumed that I would find Dimitri there too.

I couldn't find him anyway and decided to check outside. It was cold out there and shivering I wrapped my arms around myself. I hear footsteps and a familiar scent of spicy aftershave drifted towards me.

"You look beautiful, Roza."

I spun around to see Dimitri standing right behind me. He wore his hair loose and was wearing a Tux and boy did he look good in the Tux. Actually he might look better with out it but I had a feeling that would happen sooner rather than later.

"Wow Comrade, you should wear a Tux more often."

"Are you cold?"

"No. Hmm Dimitri you wanted to talk to me about something?"

"Yes Roza, just not here. Come. I know the perfect spot."

He looked nervous all of a sudden and I wondered why. He took me by the hand and led me out into the grounds near the water feature. Pretty fairy lights lit up the entire courtyard off the Grand banquet hall where the Graduation party was being held. Something told me this was no ordinary talk.

I looked up into those deep velvet eyes and meeting his gaze. There was so much emotion in those eyes but mostly it was the love we shared for one another. I wished that this moment would last forever.

Dimitri tilted my chin upwards before leaning down to kiss me. My heart was racing as our lips met. My mouth parted as Dimitri's tongue darted inside my mouth. Our tongues played the tango as our kiss became more heated and passionate. It was like we had never kissed before.

I felt he's breath against his ear as he whispered in Russian, words I had no idea the meaning of, "Roza… Я люблю всем сердцем. Я никогда никого не любила так, как я люблю тебя"

I shook my head "Dimitri what is it?"

He drew back from me and uttered "Roza I love you, I will always love you. I want us to spend the rest of our lives together."

My heart began to beat faster as I watched him bend down on one knee and take a small velvet box from the inside pocket of his tux and hand it to me. I opened the box and gasped. Inside the box lay a white gold engagement ring with three diamonds sitting neatly in a row. It was beautiful and more that he could afford.

"Will, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

"Yes, Yes! I will marry you Dimitri Belikov!" I said through my tears.

Just then there was a scream and we both turned around to see Tasha running towards us. I couldn't see clearly what was in her hand until it was too late. She aimed the gun in my direction and I hear a shot fire and another. The sound echoed through the courtyard.

I was pushed out of the way and saw Dimitri's body falling to the ground. I heard another scream and at first I didn't realize that it had come from me. I rushed to his side and tried to support his head.

"Somebody help!" I cried.

"Dimitri?" I cried.

"Roza?"

"I'm here baby."

I could hear voices in the distance. People were pushing past each other to get to the nearest exit.

"I love you." Dimitri croaked.

"I love you too." I sobbed.

"I ..I will always love you," Dimitri whispered.

I pressed my hands on his open wounds, trying to stop the blood but it was no use. He was loosing a lot of blood.

"No Dimitri, don't close your eyes. Stay with me. You're going to be fine, just stay with me." I cried.

"Somebody please, please help him."

I looked up and saw Adrian pushing past people to get to us. He knelt down beside us. A pained look in his eyes as he examined Dimitri's wounds.

"Please Adrian,"

"I'm sorry…Rose I'm so sorry,"

"Please!"

"He's gone Rose."

"No! No he can't be. He just can't be."

Translations –think they are right otherwise blame Google translate Lol

Я люблю всем сердцем - I love you with all my heart

Я никогда никого не любила так, как я люблю тебя - I have never loved anyone the way I love you.

I hope this chapter didn't make anyone too upset. Just don't hate me just yet. . . What's going to happen in the final chapter?! Please Review and let me know what you guys all think as reading them really make's my day. Also all her Jewellery will be linked on my profile page very shortly.