Episode 2
Dimitri
What! I finally voiced out, standing on my feet, as I stare at him with fury blazing through my eyes. What was this and why does he always have to show his face and just mess my life as always.
"So, all of a sudden father you want to stop fighting your greatest enemy, or is this some strategic to destroy them," I asked him hoping this wasn't in any way what I thought it was.
"No son, the two families both agreed to this. And this is the best way to end all of this. We can't keep fighting with them. Do you realize the number of men we've lost over time because of this consistent conflict going on between us," he said sounding displeased?
"Do you know since my dad was in charge till my time and now to you, the fight hadn't stopped yet, both families are powerful but the thirst for more power and glory has made us become enemies even when we could live in peace and mind each other business," he stated leaving me speechless?
I couldn't believe that this was the same man in front of me, who made me go through so many pains in training, just to become unbeatable on the battlefield. I couldn't believe he was the same man, who had sent me to the front line when I was barely fourteen years. I couldn't believe he was the same man who had made me train with an injured arm for nights and here he was looking for peace.
Dad, are you okay? I asked calling him the very name I dared the most "dad".
"You called me dad, cause you think I have gone insane," he said chuckling but it didn't get me affected even if it was the very first time in so many years I had seen him even smile.
"Well if it pleases you to know son, I am fine, I am doing fine, and I am in no way insane," he added standing on his feet and arranging his coat like he always does whenever he was ready to leave.
"I see like always, you want to end this discussion here, without giving me a reason as to why you suddenly want to have peace with the Russian," I said and he started walking away.
"And I hope dearly, that everything you've said here about peace better be true. But in any way, if I should find out that this truce between the Russian was not just for peace but mainly for your benefits, I'll cut off your head," I said meaning every word I said as my veins popped out showing visibly on my neck.
He paused for a moment and stare at me before forcing a smile on his lips.
" Worry not Dimitri, just get ready to meet the family and also prepared the finest kinds of gift because we do have to impress them and show them how much it's important for peace to reign between both families," he said and resumed walking.
"I never agree to do this," I said to him through gritted teeth.
"Oh you will, after all, you dearly loved the women of this family and you would do anything to protect them," he said with a wild grin and I knew very well he was referring to mother and my sister.
"By the way, your mother is under their custody until you give them a reply within seven days," he said and walked out of the door, clearly glad about the position he has placed me in.
Why did you let them have mom? I screamed at him, as my eyes suddenly turned red. He knows full well how much I love her, and how much I'll do anything, just anything to protect her.
"Oh this isn't in me, your mother knew the kind of person you are and offered herself to them, in her words *only then would you make a befitting decision," he said turning his back to stare at me as he stood outside the door...
Fuck, I cursed silently. "Why does she always do that? Why wouldn't she let me think of other ways to go on this matter. And why does she always agrees with dad and whatever he says? I know she's supposed to support him but not in that way," I thought sighing deeply.
"Make the right decision for your mother's safety, cause we fully well know that you can't rescue her out of this, without it ending badly,". He said distracting me from my thoughts.
"I'll leave you to think this true, while I await your response," with that he walked out of the room leaving me buried in my own worried thought just like always, causing me to kick the air in frustration.
I paced through and Fro, thinking on plans to rescue mom, without endangering her life, but then deep inside I knew that it was going to be inevitable. I knew that no matter how hard we try it might all go wrong and mom might be in danger.
"Even if we do succeed, it might only aggravate the Russian to further attack us and leading to more fight and death. Which honestly I wasn't in any way ready for. I just didn't want any more blood shedding to continue," I thought still pacing around the room as I couldn't come up with any solution at the moment.
Boss, I heard Yuri's voice again, bringing back to reality, as I turned to stare at him from where he stood outside the door, peeking his head inside.
You are pacing around boss, did he say anything displeasing to you?, Did something happen?, He asked and I could feel his concern in his voice, but that did not soften my face at all. I fully well know he is concerned but then they weren't going to bring a solution to the Matter at hand.
"Make preparation, we would be going to Russia to see my bride soon," I said in finality while he stared at me dumbfounded.
Bride? He questioned himself utterly shocked...
Episode 3Anabelle"Mom, come the show is about to start" Liam screamed my name from the living room. I quickly rinsed my hands in the sink and turned off the tap before drying my hands and rushing to meet him in the living room.I knew he wanted to watch his favorite cartoons, I could never comprehend how much he loves to watch superheroes since he was four. I smiled as he looked so focused smiling fully as he watched the images displayed on the tv.Liam, I smiled coming to sit close to him as he adjust his position, creating space for me, as we both face to look on the TV.*"Hey mom, do you think maybe dad is a hero somewhere," he asked looking at me. I looked at him and nod my head, as I blinked my eyes rapidly trying to stop the tears from dropping. "I think your dad was a hero son, a very good and strong hero just like you," I said and started to tickle him which made him laugh out loud."Mom, stop, oh God," he said in deep breaths between laughter, making me chuckle as I stop
Episode 4AnabelleMa'am are you okay, I heard from afar which was followed with a few taps on my shoulders making me return back to consciousness. "Ermm. Yes, I'm fine Ann," I said and forced a tight smile on my lips, while she looked unconvinced but didn't say anything further."What service are we rendering, and you know it's going to be costly trying to fly the team to Russia for that one event," I told her as a matter of fact.Yes, I know that, from what it says here, our accommodations and flights expenses would be covered, and all we have to do is be present for the gathering."Okay, but isn't it weird that they want people from this distance to be in charge of an event like that. Aren't their caterers In Russian itself," I said to her not sounding thrilled about our expenses being covered."Yes, there is, but from the beginning of this mail, it said we were given recommendations to trust your services," she read out loud causing me to sigh... I collected the tablet and I rea
Episode 5AnabelleWe arrived a little late, due to the fact that our flight was delayed a bit. We walked to the hotel, which looked quite expensive and luxurious I must say. I stare at the design of the place and how colorful it was and I smiled. I guess I'll have a little bit of fun in Russia, I thought to myself.I walked with my team of three, including me, making us four, as we arrived at our suite which had two rooms in it. Thankfully I and Ann would be in one bedroom and the two make chefs would be in the other.We walked in and gasped as we stare at the enormous bedroom in front of us. These people had to be very rich, I mean extremely rich. I stare at everywhere and took a few pictures which I sent to mom and Liam.They had called me a few minutes ago to check if I had arrived safely, I'm glad that Liam didn't sound down at all, he sounded happy and didn't forget to remind me that he wanted to see me back home soon.Okay, I think we should all freshen up before we dive into o
Episode 6AnabelleI couldn't explain why I feel nervous and restless standing in front of him again. We were the only ones in the room since Yuri had received a call and wanted to deal with it quickly, so I decided to say something until I heard the shattering of glassDimitri"Anabelle," I called in shock when Yuri banged the door and rushed to Annabelle to check if she was okay. His hands wrapped around her waist in a protective manner making me pissed out. It took him a while to realize that she wasn't the one in pain but I was the one, making me roll my eyes."Boss, are you okay," he questioned pushing the broken glass away from me with his legs when his phone suddenly rang."Fire, what?, how?," those were the words that came out of his mouth the instant he picked up the call. I looked at him wondering what it was and why he had made mention of fire."Boss, one of the warehouses was burnt down and we have no traces of how the fire began, I need to go see things for myself," he w
Episode 7WriterDimitri paced around the place in anger, one of his many brothels has been destroyed, not just any brothels but the one which was most popular. After Anabelle had left, he received a call from Yuri informing him about the situation at hand, to say he was pissed would be the wrong choice of word to use. He was mad at the news, that he started to destroy things around him, in a fit to contain his anger. "Where is he?" His father screamed angrily as he barged into his son's office to find out everything was a mess. He looked at him in anger as he rushed and grabbed his shirt holding it tightly as his hands turned into a fist ready to throw a punch at someone."You are making a mess here, when you are supposed to be fixing this, huh?" He screamed at him, as he threw him against the wall."And this mess just surprisingly had to happen immediately you brought in my Italian bride Mr. Vladamir," Dimitri said angrily as he arranged his shirt staring at his father in fury."Sh
Episode 8AnabelleI opened my eyes, to find myself in a strange room. I looked around and I was laying on a king sized bed, in a big room. I couldn't tell how long it was I slept or probably passed out. But I knew it was long enough for the others to have gotten to their family.Right now, the only thing important to me was to meet my son. How is Liam?, Would He be fine? Would I see him ever again?, Those were the thought that ran through my head right now. I couldn't think straight, I couldn't either comprehend why all this are happening. I tried to get off the bed, only to realize my hands were tied against the headboard. I struggled to free myself but it felt impossible as none of it was working. I looked around, trying to see if I could get anything that might help free me, but all to no avail. "Help," I called out, In a hoarse voice, as a result of my screaming and shouting. I need to get out of here, and most importantly I need to find a way to escape. I just have to, for
Episode 9Writer"What is it mother, you know I have some business to deal with," Dimitri said looking at his watch, for started he know how his mother can be, and meanwhile he had this nagging feeling that she was about to ask them to do something, he didn't want to do."Well, I know you both, haven't had the opportunity to get to know yourself well, so I was wondering if you both can go out on a date and just spend time together alone," she dropped the bomb, and Mia sighed in relief, while Dimitri looked displeased with the idea."Dimitri, I know that look, and don't try to stand her up, make sure you're there to spend them with Mia, do I make myself clear," she hushed while he gave her a tight smile."Crystal clear mother, I will see you later," he said and kissed her cheeks before leaving their presence like he was in some kind of hurry.Mia left, with her bodyguard following her closely. She didn't know why she gets pissed anytime she finds his presence close to her."What troubl
Episode 10WriterWhy can't you just tell me who is he? He questioned her as he stare at her, with his eyes all red. He was trying so hard not to break in front of her. He couldn't let her know he was affected by any of this. He just wished he could rip the information out of her and get to the bottom of whom the anonymous Liam was, without going through the process of asking her or confirming who he was."Just go Dimitri, you and I know I won't say anything to you," she screamed out and pushed him away from her side. "Leave and let me dine with my pains alone, just let me be okay," she added, while he gave her one last glance before walking out of the doors and locking them with the key he had.DimitriThe next morningI woke up earlier than usual and I knew the fact was due to the nightmare I had from last night. I kept imagining stuff like Anabelle being married to this Liam and having babies together. The thought of that had almost made me puke, as I shook my head refusing to be