Drabble:16
POV:Third Person
Janine was a woman on a mission. She walked towards Guardian HQ in Court, in hope of finding her target there. But because she was Guardian Hathaway, she couldn't walk into the building without attracting attention. So, she put on her 'pissed-off' face, which unerringly kept people at bay.
Once inside, she hightailed it to the second floor for a better vantage point. (The woes of being 5'2''!). She scouted the area with a sharp eye in search of her target cough*prey*cough and bingo! Target secured. Now it was just a matter of secluding him.
Dimitri sat in a cubicle downstairs, sifting through a stack of reports. He was totally immersed in his task and seemed oblivious to the laser eyes burning a hole in his back. And then his phone rang. "Belikov", he answered, eyes still on paper. "Kill-Bill", the voice replied.
Janine observed him, glossing over what she knew about him. Despite his youth, Belikov had already made his reputation as a guardian. He was polite, diligent and level-headed and possessed a sharp mind. He hailed from Russia and had graduated as the top student in his year. He was reclusive, according to most people; and also a genuinely good guy, who helped others-in-need.
All-in-all, Dimitri Belikov was a remarkable man, that any woman would want her daughter to date. Except in Janine's case, Dimitri was already living together with said daughter, who was 7 years younger than him. Who had been his star pupil. Whose career he had helped shape. Who might or might not have been involved in illicit activities with her mentor back in the academy.
Janine felt equal amounts of gratitude and anger towards the man, but she needed answers. A 'little' chat with her daughter's mentor-turned-friend-turned-lover-turned-strigoi-turned-dhampir again-turned-lover again-boyfriend was in order.
Just as Janine realized that, Belikov's head snapped up. Had she been found? No, he was looking in the other direction, towards the doors. Following his eye-line, Janine saw….her daughter. Rose smiled at him, a radiant smile. And the same goofy smile plastered across Dimitri's face. Gone was his indifferent guardian mask. He seemed to glow with happiness.
Janine watched Rose submit some documents to a guardian, and then strike up a conversation. Belikov walked over and slung an arm casually, and possessively, around her shoulder. They left together, after chatting with another guardian, a blonde kid who was Rose's friend….Castor? No; Castile, Edison Castile. Janine sighed and walked away, grumbling about wasted opportunities and lovesick idiots.
Walking back to their apartment, hand in hand, the two guardians reviewed their day.
"Kill-Bill?', inquired Dimitri.
"Mom had come for blood, you know", Rose teased.
"No, Roza", Dimitri said softly. "And if she had, it proves that she cares".
"Thank God Eddie spotted her!", Rose exclaimed, ignoring his comment. "I flat-out ran when he informed me Hathaway senior was planning your murder. We owe him big-time."
"I'd have to thank him sometime", Dimitri conceded.
"What about me, Comrade?", Rose teased. "I rescued you, you know."
"I'll thank you back at home", Dimitri promised. "All night, if you want".
"Yes, please", Rose quipped and hurried her steps. Dimitri chuckled, but he too walked faster.
Thank you for reading!
PS-Kill-Bill is a movie about this murderous bloodthirsty woman, which Janine kinda is :p