When Olena got to Rosalie's cottage door earlier in the morning, she reached up and rapped on it. The curtin shifted sideways a few seconds later, and Rosalie looked out the window to see Olena waiting outside her door. Rose hurried to unlock her front door and then took a step back to let Olena in. Just in case, strigoi was watching Olena.
Olena entered Rosalie's cottage and said, "Roza, I need you to get dressed and come to the house." Rosa walked over to the desk, turned on the lamp, reached for the notebook and pen, and started writing a message, asking, Is everything alright?" Olena said, "I am taking Viktoria and you to register at St. Basil Academy."
Rosalie is starting to experience mixed emotions. But she also couldn't shake the feeling of unease about leaving her new home behind. Believing the Belikov family no longer wants her to stay with them, they drop her off at academy turn her back. Olena notices how Roza bites her bottom lip a bit nervously.
Olena reached over, taking Roza's hand and saying, "Roza, do you believe that we drop you off at the academy and do not return with you?" Rosa nodded her head, yes. Oliena could understand that Roza might feel like that. Olena said, Viktoria and you will go to academy during the day and return home after school."
Rosalie cocked her head and looked puzzled to discover that Viktoria had gone to school when the sun was up." Olena said, "Something wrong?" Rosalie wrote down that back in America, I would go to school on Moroi time. Olena read Roza's note and realized that Roza had gone to school during Moroi's day, which was opposite from Russian school.
Olena said, "Basil Academy follows a human schedule that may be different from what you're used to, but you'll adjust quickly." Now go get a dress." Rosalie hugged Olena, wrapping her arm around Olena's neck. Olena hugged Rosalie back and was grateful that she felt safe. Olena's mother, Instinct, kicked in. She knew that Rosalie would succeed in going to Basil Academy, despite the initial adjustment period. Olena smiled, feeling proud of her new daughter's resilience and determination.
(Basil Academy)
Alberta is sitting at her desk in the office doing paper work when there is a knock on her door. She raised her head and said, "Please come inside." The door slowly opened to show an older Moroi woman by the name of April Sherenova saying, "Sorry, Guardian Petrov, to disturb you." Alberta smiled warmly and said, "No need to apologize; how can I help you today, Miss Sherenova?"
Miss Sherenova said, "I have been sent from the Head Master office." To inform you that we have a new novice that will be joining us." Miss Sherenova is handing her novice file to Guardian Petrov, and she said, "The young female novice that was sent from St. Valdmir's Academy."
Alberta looked surprised for a minute and asked, "Is the young novice with you right now?" Miss Sherenova said, "Yes!" "Rosemarie Hathaway is standing in the hallway and waiting to meet you." "You need to understand that Rosemarie Hathaway is mute." Alberta knew there had been a mistake somewhere. She knew that Rosemarie could talk and that Rosalie had a bad studdering problem.
Alberta nodded and gestured for Miss Sherenova and said, "Please have Miss Hathaway come into my office, and I would like to speak with her alone." Alberta knew something was incorrect, and soon she would discover the truth. Sherenova nodded and went to fetch Rosemarie Hathaway. As Alberta waited, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye.
As Rosalie entered the office, Alberta observed her closely, noticing the confident way she carried herself. Alberta peered into Rosalie's eyes, seeing they were blue, and knew Kirova had made a mistake. Remembering Kirova never telling the twin apart. She could always tell the twins apart because of their eyes. She remembers that Rosemarie's eyes were brown and Rosalie's eyes were blue.
Rosalie walked by Alberta, hung her head down, walked past Alberta, and sat down in a chair in front of the Alberta desk. Alberta hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to address the mix-up without causing alarm. She decided to discreetly ask Rosalie about what was going on. Alberta thanked Miss Sherenova for bringing the file and Miss Hathaway to her office.
Soon, Miss Sherenova exited Alberta's office, closed the door, and walked away, leaving Alberta to speak to Rosalie. Alberta and Rosalie's listening footsteps moved away from the door and down the hallway before Alberta started to speak to Rosalie.
Alberta turned her head to Rosalie and asked, "Rosalie, can you explain to me why you are here in Russia and not your sister Rosemarie?" Rosalie said, "KKirrovvaa mmakkedd mmisstaake in bbellivinngg that I wwass Rrrosssee." Alberta could see Rosalie's motivation for communicating with people through sign language. Because Rosalie had become studding, she had become worse."
Alberta said, "Your studding has gotten worse." "Get your notebook and write notes." Rosalie reached into her backpack and got her notebook and pen. Opening it and writing down It all started back in Portland after I was caught by the guardians." "Meanwhile Rosie and Vasilissa get away from the guardians."
After I was sent back to St. Valdmires, Miss Kirova never once question, if I was Rosemarie or Rosalie. " Aside from that, Miss Kirova was unable to tell us." "Miss Kirova had decided to be sent to Baia, Russia, for punishment and training with the Guardian Belikov for the next two years." "Guardian Belikov is to mentor, while I live with his family."
Alberta asked, "Do the Belikov family know that you are Rosalie and not Rosemarie?" Rosalie shook her head. "No!" Alberta said, "You are going to have to tell them who you are before they find out on their own." Rosalie nodded, feeling nervous about revealing her true identity to the Belikov family.
Rosalie asked, "If they discover that I am not Rosie, they might get mad at me, and send me away or back to St. Valdmir Academy." Alberta said, "Rosalie, that is a chance that you're going to have to take. "Being honest with them is the best way to build trust and establish a good relationship with your new family," Alberta advised.
Rosalie asked, "Give me a week, and I will tell them myself." Rosalie took a deep breath, preparing herself for the conversation she knew she needed to have with the Belikov family. Giving Alberta a quick glance, Rosalie remarked, "Give me a week to tell them." "I will come to the Belikov house to do the wellness check that I have to do for St. Basil Academy to make sure that you have settled in properly."
Rosalie reached into her backpack and pulled out the red file that kept on new strigoi. Rosalie wrote the message, and I discovered important information that you need to be aware of. Alberta took the red file from Rosalie and opened it to find a notebook. Alberta looked at Rosalie and asked, What is so important?" Rosa opened the notebook and read.
Alberta opened the notebook, and started reading information on the new strigoi's. Alberta quickly realized that the new strigoi were more organized and powerful than they had anticipated. The information in the notebook revealed a potential threat that needed to be addressed immediately.
"Have you told anyone else about your founding?" inquired Alberta. "I tried to inform Guardian Alto back at St. Valdmir's Academy," Rosalie stated in her letter. "Guardian Alto made fun of me and the claim that I made such things to attract attention." So I knocked him out with a punch after that." Alberta arched an eyebrow in surprise upon hearing Guardian Alto's condescending demeanor. Rosalie stated that he had taken over your office and called me a lair, laugh at me. Alberta smiled to hear that Guardian Alto was put in place by Rosalie.
"You were right, Roselie," Alberta remarked. We also observe fresh strigois. This new strigoi—where have you seen them? Rosalie noted Portland, Oregon; Fargo, North Dakota; Detroit, Michigan; and Baia, Russia. "How many of them have you killed?" inquired Alberta. Rosa noted it as the sixth item. All of the material is recorded in my notes. Where and in what numbers in each place.
Alberta asked, "While in Baia, Russia, did anyone see you?" Rosalie wrote that Guardian Dimitri Belikov. " "My new mentor while I am here in Russia." "Alberta said, "I need to question Guardian Belikov about strigoi." I will speak with him when I arrive. As for your notes, I will be keeping them to inform Basil Academy about your finding. " Rosalie nodded her head, yes.
There was a knock on the door, and Alberta opened the door to find older dhampier woman. Olena said, "I came to pick up Roza. Olena notices Roza sitting at the front Guardian desk with her notebook out in her lap. Alberta replied, "Roza will be ready in just a moment." Olena smiled and waited patiently for Roza to finish her conversation with Guardian Belikov.
Alberta turned Olena and said, Next week, I will be arriving at your place to do a wellness check on Miss Hathaway." I will also be speaking to Guardian Dimitri Belikov about a few things. Olena said, "That's alright! I understand the wellness check on Roza." "Thank you for letting me know." As Roza approached, Olena stood up and said, "Ready to go?" As Roza closed her notebook and stood up, Alberta gestured for her to follow Olena out the door. Roza quickly grabbed her bag and joined Olena.
Alberta said, Remember what I said, You have week before my arrival. Olena understood that Guardian Petrov was just making sure everything was alright. Rosalie understood that she had week to inform them who she was. That night, she needed to speak to Christian about it.
(The Church)
Until Dimitri arrives at church, he steps inside to find Roza sitting among the pules, and she looks like she was praying. Move close and come sit next to her. Dimitri glanced at Rose to see her tears down her checks. He reaches out to comfort her, realizing that there is more to Roza's story than he initially thought.
As they sit in silence, Dimitri begins to understand the pain and regret that Roza carries with her. Dimitri asked, "Roza, is everything alright?" Roza peers up at Dimitri with sorrow in her eyes, and says, "Mmmy nnammee is Rrrossallie." "NNot Rrrossmmaarrie."
Dimitri now realizes why Roza used sign language to speak. She had a bad stuttering problem that made it difficult for her to communicate verbally. Dimitri asked, "Why didn't you tell me sooner that wasn't Rosemaire?" Rosalie said, "Protttettt, my fammmily." Dimitri nods in understanding, feeling a sense of respect for Rosalie's loyalty to her family. He realizes that there is much more to Rosalie than meets the eye, and he is determined to uncover the truth behind her mysterious past.
Rosalie reached into her backpack, pulled out two files, and handed them to Dimitri. Dimitri took the files and began to review them carefully, making notes as he went along. After a few moments, he looked up at her and said, "Are you Rosemarie's twin sister?" Rosalie said, "Yyess! " Dimitri's eyes widened in surprise, realizing the connection.
Dimitri could understand why people get them mixed up with each other's tracts. He remembers that Roselie had blue eyes, and Rosemarie had brown eyes. Their resemblance was uncanny, but their eyes gave them away. Dimitri made a mental note to pay closer attention to the details next time.
He then asked, "Do you know where Princess Vasilissa and Rosemarie are right now?" Rosalie hesitated before responding, "Mmovving arrround a lottt." He realized both Vasilissa and Rosemarie were trying to stay under the radar. Rosalie knew she had to be cautious when sharing any information about their whereabouts. She decided to only reveal that they were constantly on the move.
Rosalie said, "Ccappttainn Aalbberrtta will be aarrivvingg in a wweek for a wwellnness ccheckk onn mme and allsoo sppeakk aboout strrigooi." Dimitri said, "I like it when you speak; it makes it easier to understand you. ` "Thank you for letting me know; I'll keep an eye out for Captain Albertta's arrival and make sure to be prepared for the wellness check," Dimitri responded with a smile. Rosalie nodded in appreciation and continued to carefully monitor Vasilissa and Rosemarie's movements.
Rosalie smiled at Dimitri as he approached her, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. She knew in that moment that their bond was unbreakable, and she felt grateful to have him by her side. Dimitri reached out, taking Rosalie's hand, and said, "Thank you." You were right that trust is earned, and not given. "
Dimitri said, "My mom and Yeva are going to love to hear voices." They both laughed, knowing that Dimitri's family had been eagerly waiting to meet Rosalie. As they walked hand in hand towards his home, Rosalie felt a sense of belonging and happiness, knowing she had found her place with him.