Hope
“Hope, oh my gosh, I never thought I would ever attend a concert like this.” Jane say, she looks pretty in her white dress.
“Thanks for inviting us, Hopey.” Casper said, greeting me with a kiss on the cheek. He looks ravishing in his suit. Tall, blonde, and gorgeous.
To my friends I’m just a rich kid wallowing in my family’s hard earned money. Our family owns many of the top most companies and properties in America. However, the business is a cover-up for the real business that takes place in the shadows. The Mafia Empire.
The world isn’t everything that we see.
Just like how this concerto is just a front for the quasi-legal transactions that would follow soon after.
“Come on, let’s go in before we all catch a cold.” I said and we entered Carnegie Hall.
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Hope “What’s up? Everyone seems so busy.” I asked Natasha as I sauntered to her bedroom. I whisked open the window and was greeted by the lush greenery below. 3 of the four upper bedrooms are strategically placed at the corners to maximize the views with their floor to ceiling windows. “Don’t worry about it, dear. He’s just doing the usual check up.” Natasha says nonchalantly. Nikolai’s organization is massive. His employees and lackeys are so numerous that they’d be difficult to count, so it won’t be difficult for a spy to go undercover. However, Nikolai quickly notices if a spy had infiltrated the organization. I seriously don’t know just how many people work for my protection alone but I’ve asked Ivan about it and he told me there’s the investigation team for background checks and basically every information we may need, the usual bodyguards that monitor me whether I am outs
Hope “Hey guys, do you want to have a three day stay-cation with me this weekend?” I asked Casper and Jane as we hang out at Washington Park, eating ice cream. The weather is starting to get cold but nothing can stop me from eating ice cream. “Where are we going?” Casper asks. Luckily, we didn’t sign up for classes on a Friday so our classes end on Thursday and we have a three day long weekend to relax and chill. “I’d have to check on our hotel, is that okay with you?” I tell him. Nikolai tells me I don’t have to work but I insisted on doing something so he agreed on letting me handle one of our hotels. Since I’m in New York right now, I try to visit our hotel here as much as I could. “Oh, you mean one of your hotels here in New York. Sure.” Jane says almost instantly. “Why? Is something wrong with your apartment?” Casper asks. I’ve invited them for a sle
HopeIt’s the Wednesday before Christmas and we’re flying to Colorado on Saturday so I have a few days here in New York and holiday happens to be the nicest times here.“What a cold Christmas we have here.” Casper says.“What do you mean? It’s winter! Of course it’s cold.” Jane tells him.“I meant our love live, you dummy!” Casper snorted at her.“Well, at least Hope’s gotten out of the loop.” Jane says and they both look at me sheepishly.They both saw me making out with Ugetsu that night at the club and were waiting for me to do the walk of shame the next morning as I sneaked into the penthouse.“I’ll see you both on Friday.” I waved as Ivan came to pick me up.“Enjoy your date.” Jane yells.“Enjoy your boyfriend.” Casper yells, at the same time.
It’s 5 am right now and I am currently ready to go to Aspen. We’re here at La Guardia Airport and it looks very empty so far. I’m ready to go out to Aspen and enjoy nature. Of course, Natasha and Ivan came along with us. As soon as we got there, we are on our way to rent some skis, and you know, a helmet, and ski goggles and whatnot. I’m just so excited because I can already see the slopes. The whole place is gorgeous, although there’s a little bit something different today. I’m sure there’s a lot of wind. “It’s absolutely gorgeous. I’ve missed this so much.” Ugetsu says beside me. “As a Swiss person, I approve of the ski slopes here in Colorado.” Ugetsu’s mom is Japanese but his father is Swiss. They lived in Zurich, Switzerland although he also often visits Japan and even studied there. “There’s a lot that Aspen has to offer.” I told him. A little unsure where we’re going but I think for the third time we’re going down Buttermilk Mountain.
NikolaiWhat a beautiful clear day, is what I wish I were saying. Instead, the weather is just as dreary as my feelings.The pool is heated so I had no trouble with the water even when it’s still winter.I ask myself, why go swimming in this kind of weather instead of on a sunny day. Why choose an occupation as dangerous as weapons trafficking. And in a conflict area, why peddle weapons to both sides.“Your towel, boss.” One of my attendants said as I got out of the pool, handing me a towel.Although Hope looks up to me dearly, my evil deeds are infamous.“So, how did you bring it today?” I asked Andre standing in front of me.“I’ve brought it as a certificate of deposit.” He says, handing me the piece of paper.“Nice work, as always.” I tell him.“Then, I’ll be off.” He gave me a curt nod before turning away.“I have a
Nikolai“I’m sorry, boss. We’ve been careless.” Ivan tells me, his head bowed.It was his job to make sure the people around Hope were safe. But he let a part of the mafia to be close to Hope. I could kill him right now for that mistake. It might as well cost us Hope’s life. But I won’t do that. Hope has grown attached to him. And besides this, he’s never made a single mistake before. Each and every threat to Hope had been eliminated cleanly.But this is as complicated as it gets. That spy had definitely took advantage of Hope’s vulnerability. Even if we know his true identity, we can’t kill him just yet. Hope will wonder if he suddenly disappears. And she’s a smart kid, she’d know what happened to him.And I can’t just simply tell her that her boyfriend is a spy. That will break her heart as well.It’s a losing game for Hope.“Find out more. It
Hope“Ivan, you can wait for me here. I’ll be out on a bit.” I tell Ivan as I entered the auditorium to get my things.I was busy packing my things I didn’t notice Ugetsu coming up behind me until his arms were around me in a hug.“It’s been a while.” He murmured to my ear. “I really missed you, Hope.”Ugetsu went abroad again shortly after our trip and I don’t know why but I felt relieved while he was away. Maybe because I couldn’t get out of my head what I saw back when we were Aspen. I was afraid I’ll doubt him. And that he’ll know I’m doubting him.Even now that I was in his embrace. I can’t fight the uneasy feeling in my gut that I should stay away from him. These were not the butterflies I felt when he’s around before.“I missed you too.” I tell him. “You didn’t tell me you were here.”I tri
Nikolai“Sir, we found her.” Ivan said as I was instantly on my feet and we got in the car.“Send our men immediately. Save Hope at all costs but make sure she’s not harmed in any way. I don’t care what happens to the guy. Fill his body with holes if that’s what it takes.” I tell him. My gun is in my hands. I’d blast his head myself as soon as I see him. That is if my men haven’t chopped off his limbs before I get there.“You heard the order.” Ivan instructed. The Russian mob is known for having the fiercest men. I’ve got the best people from the local gangs to spies, to agents, ex-soldiers, mercenaries. They’re all both effective and efficient. With good judgment and knows how to follow orders. They’re ruthless.“They were at the hunting grounds.” Ivan reported. “Our men has already gained visual.”I waited for a