Playing with fire
Now I was in a tight spot.I had to go all the way, even if it hurt, and I wanted to escape, but I would never tell him I was a virgin. That would anger him, or who knows... I truly didn't know anything about Nikolay, and I didn't want to.For me, he was a bad person, and only when I was away from him would I feel better.Nikolay laid me back on the bed with him on top, slowly caressing every exposed part of my body with his hands and tongue. I couldn't help but react to it; truth be told, I liked what he was doing as a woman, but...I couldn't move or prevent myself from moaning when he slipped his hand under my panties, caressing that desire-filled place that was starting to moisten within me. In my past relationships, we almost always reached this point, but then something happened that made us stop.I wanted him to stop; I wished the same thing would happen as always, but I was sure it wouldn't. Nikolay continued to skillfully caress me there, and eventually, he dared to insert two of his fingers inside me.I screamed with pleasure at this new and unfamiliar touch for me.Nikolay smiled at me and then lowered his head to my legs. I didn't know what he was going to do until I felt him remove my panties and bring his tongue close to that very sensitive part of my body. I gasped as I felt his tongue move in all its glory.I was starting to enjoy what Nikolay was doing, enjoying it a lot.However, suddenly and without warning, he stopped. I looked at him without understanding, and he looked at me with a grim expression:“Are you a virgin?”I decided not to answer that, as it was a silly question, and if he asked, it was because he had discovered the truth.Nikolay growled, got dressed, and left without saying anything more.I couldn't believe it.Supposedly, I was in Russia because I had to work for Nikolay, not just work, but do everything he wanted, and his desire for me had been made quite clear.If I was here against my wishes and doing wrong things, it was because of Mike, my brother, and his liberation was all that mattered to me. And now, after almost experiencing pleasure with that jerk, he leaves me because I'm a virgin, humiliating me.This wouldn't stand, because my biggest flaw was pride and arrogance.I searched for my clothes on the floor and quickly dressed. I tied my hair into a bun since leaving it loose looked horrible, and I went in search of Nikolay.I found him talking to a man with tanned skin, blue eyes, and dark hair. His accent made me suspect he was Latino.I ran to them, realizing I was barefoot and had attracted Nikolay's men to follow me closely, but I didn't care. I stood in front of them with my arms crossed, making them both stop talking.The stranger looked me up and down, nodding in approval, then looked at his friend. Nikolay stared at that man and at me.His face twisted in a disgusted grimace, and he grabbed my arm forcefully, speaking to me brutally, almost shouting:"I don't know what you're doing here, but I'd prefer you wait for me in the room," he said harshly."I don't have to obey you," I said defiantly."Margaret...""Aren't you going to introduce us, Nikolay?" we both heard suddenly.The man looked at us with a mocking smile, and Nikolay crossed his arms, provoking genuine laughter from the man, who extended his hand to introduce himself:"I'm Fernando Garza, a pleasure to meet you, beautiful," his seductive voice curiously didn't provoke anything in me."Margaret...""Aren't you leaving already, Fernando?" Nikolay retorted irritably."Yes, but I think I'll stay to enjoy your whore...""Excuse me, Mr. Garza, but I'm nobody's whore," I interjected sharply, completely annoyed."No?"The man looked at me, astonished and interested."Fernando, the meeting is over, and I'd appreciate it..."The Latino man approached me a little closer, grabbing my face with his hands. He was analyzing me, and I didn't like it at all. I pulled away from him and looked at him defiantly, to which he just smiled:"I see Nikolay is going to collect Mike's debt with you, his precious sister," he spoke with mockery."Mike is my business, and I told you it was under control," Nikolay said with a somber voice."Nikolay... I just ask you to pass her on to me when you get tired of her," the Latino man shrugged. "We'll see each other next week."Fernando left, and Nikolay remained motionless in place.Only when his friend disappeared did he look at me. He was very angry, but so was I, and I wasn't going to give up in this war."What do you think you're doing?" he approached me, furious."You're a bastard," I spat venomously.I didn't bother saying anything else and walked away with more desire to insult him and beat him to exhaustion.The fact that he grabbed my arm angered me even more, so with my free hand, I delivered the most powerful slap in history. I had never hit a man so hard, and I was surprised by the strength I was able to muster.Nikolay was taken aback by the blow, and after a gentle touch on his face to make sure he was okay, he hit me forcefully on mine. It was so brutal that I fell to the ground with a swollen cheek, but he looked at me with smugness and rage:"No one challenges me, Margaret. You've been warned," he said in a low and dangerous tone.I heard Nikolay's footsteps moving away, but I felt incapable of getting up from the spot. Tears were welling up in my eyes, and I wanted to cry like a child, but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing me suffer.I got up carefully and walked slowly to the room, but then I remembered it was his room, and I didn't want to be near him.I just wanted to run away from there.A New LifeMargaretIt had been a year since my brother's death. He was buried in the park where we used to go for walks when everything was fine, long before we discovered where he was getting the money that kept us afloat.Nikolay didn't understand why I still felt affection for my brother, despite everything he had done. I didn't even know myself, but I supposed I was grateful to him for taking care of me when we were alone in the world.However, now I was not alone and would never be again.It had been a very long year, but finally, Nikolay had left behind the mobster life he had led before he met me, although that didn't mean he couldn't afford the luxuries to support his son and me.In fact, our wedding had been postponed at my request. I wanted a peaceful atmosphere and to avoid any misfortune."What's wrong, darling?" Nikolay asked me with a concerned expression."It's nothing... I was just thinking..." I bit my lip, letting out a brief sigh."It's supposed to make you stop t
Recovering KatrinaMargaret The next morning, I changed my clothes and headed towards Katrina's room. It had been some time since I had set up her crib in the adjoining room, and I felt very strange without my little one nearby. Although thanks to her and John, Nikolay was back by my side, and this time I wasn't going to lose him for anything in the world.I had arranged to meet him in Central Park, but first I needed to feed and bathe Katrina.I entered her room and approached the crib with a smile... a smile that froze on my face when I saw the empty crib. I tried not to lose my mind, but it was very difficult.Then, I remembered the kind conversation I had with Mike, and something didn't add up.I had never wanted to harm anyone, but I knew that if I found the man I once called brother, it would be very difficult for me not to kill him for taking my daughter.I ran to the living room and called Nikolay, who answered on the second ring. I couldn't help but tell him the events hasti
Perverse PlanMikeI knew I had behaved like a pig with Margaret, but I was truly going crazy without her, and it had always been the two of us... until that damn Nikolay Ivanov got in the way.I had to lie that I was going to distance myself from them to get him off my back, but I also knew people and had my tricks to give his men the slip, and with the help of a favor, I was already on my way to New York.Margaret didn't want to see me, but I needed to confirm that the rumors about her giving birth to a daughter from that damn Russian mutt were true. I needed to see it with my own damn eyes.I glanced at the clock. It was lunchtime, and for sure my Margo was with that guy, living the life I had yearned for all my life.Since the confrontation we had that night in the park, I had avoided crossing paths with him by all means, and I even gave Margaret a choice, but I had to leave far away and now I was back.I couldn't believe what had happened; Margaret had gone through a lot, and the
A ProposalNikolayI had to travel to Russia following an important lead and sort out some matters.I missed my wife and daughter terribly, so I sent for them when I realized my affairs were going to delay me more than expected.We then spent another week in New York. I made sure to see Margaret every day when I had a free moment, as the rest of the day I was busy running errands and working like crazy to wrap up all my business.I didn't want to condemn my daughter to a bad life, nor Margaret, although I wasn't ready to break this news to her yet.During those days, I didn't encounter Mike again, and that was a relief. The bastard had begged me for mercy, and although I usually didn't give it to anyone, I thought of Margaret and how sad she would be if I ended her only brother, even if he was an asshole.It's not like I cared in the slightest about what he thought, but I had to keep an eye on him from now on, mainly because he loved Margaret, or so he said. Besides, I was sure that i
Family DinnerI didn't know Nikolay's brothers well, but the last time they all appeared together; it had been fun, crazy, and overwhelming at the same time.One thing all the Ivanov brothers had in common was their love for splurging money and, above all, arguing with each other over any little thing.Although they hadn't had the chance to travel yet, Nikolay's brothers had photos of Kat, and they had sent her beautiful gifts, although I had to return one or two.It seemed that Yarik thought a necklace and earrings of rubies were appropriate for a baby who hadn't even turned two yet.After he got the message, he deigned to copy his sisters' gifts and sent toys and clothes. The only brother who had held baby Kat in his arms was Levy. Nikolay acted as if he didn't care, but he couldn't completely hide the smile on his face.But my daughter hadn't met her grandparents yet, and that terrified me a little.Victoria and Alexey Ivanov, as always, looked like they came out of a magazine, but
The Baby On The Way"LOOK AT THE DAMN ROAD, NIKOLAY IVANOV!" she screamed with panic, almost deafening me."Is it time already? Are you giving birth?" I felt my heart in my mouth, Margaret seemed to be pushing and I didn't want to receive her under these circumstances. "Damn it, what do I do?!""Just keep driving! Ahhhh!" she screamed and the pained groan sent shivers down my spine.I felt like I was going to lose my damn mind.We raced to the emergency room and they almost had to put me on a gurney, but I didn't want to miss the birth of my daughter, so I had to behave like a true man and get up from there, having one of the most memorable episodes when I heard my baby's cry.My girl, a beautiful baby girl whom I could smother with kisses, starting with those chubby cheeks."You're strong and brave, baby," I kissed her sweaty forehead and she smiled at me. "I'm so proud of you.""Thank you for being with me and for staying for the delivery," she smiled half-heartedly, looking quite t