37 The Road into the Unknown

Vicky:

Only when I got into the taxi and we pulled up to my house did my nerves calm down a little. The whole way I rode as if on pins and needles, my heart pounding in my ears. I could hardly listen to Danil, because my thoughts were still at that event and that moment that happened between us.

What the hell, Vicky?! What was that?! A painful attachment to the first, and so far, the only one?

This isn’t normal! Okay, if it were a boyfriend I loved, with whom I had feelings, trust, a relationship — but he’s… just a common slut! I can’t react to a guy like that. Otherwise, I’ll blink and suddenly be chasing him with a mattress, begging to be fucked!

Danil led me to the door and we stopped. The guy stared at me intently while I hid my neck with my hair and coat collar, pretending I was cold. Yes, I was cold, but not from the weather!

“Vicky, you look absolutely stunning today,” my friend rasped, giving a compliment. “Thank you for keeping me company and waiting while I talked to all the necessary people.”

“You’re welcome,” I said, embarrassed, lowering my eyes because I felt ashamed.

“Vicky,” the brunette looked at me seriously and stepped a step closer. “Shall we try? Give me a chance.”

I looked at him, and such frustration arose in my soul. Handsome guy, well-built, athletic, kind — everything a girl dreams of. And maybe I would have already surrendered if not for today’s meeting, which turned my life upside down… once again! I just can’t agree to be a guy’s girlfriend when another man’s cum is still inside me! This is completely… abnormal!

"Sorry, Dani," I look down, wanting to just burst into tears. "I can’t…"

"Don’t apologize," the brunette says softly, lightly touching my cheek. "You can’t be forced to feel something. It’s not your fault."

"I think it is. I didn’t want to hurt you," I admit sincerely.

"You’re honest with me about your feelings," Dani smiles faintly. "And in a few days we’re leaving for the competition, so I’ll be distracted from my own drama. I think both you and I need a little time to cool down and calm ourselves. But I hope we can remain friends?" he asks hopefully.

"Yes, of course," I try to smile weakly, we say goodbye, and I return home.

With the start of the new work week, an unexpected surprise awaited me at work, and I didn’t even know how to react.

Mr. Koshev ordered that I be appointed as his temporary secretary while his previous secretary was on vacation. He justified it by saying it would only be for two weeks, the work isn’t harmful, and if help was needed in the lab, I could assist. What was especially appealing was that the secretary’s position, in my case, was only required for the first half of the day, and then I could be free.

But there were no limits to my surprise when Nikolai suggested that I go with the children for the weekend to his private recreation base near the river. And it wasn’t even a suggestion, more like a firm recommendation that allowed no objections. I was even allowed to bring our nanny Valentina along. Why such generosity and kindness, I still didn’t understand. Maybe he really wants to build a relationship with Danil, found out he likes me, and is now advocating for me?

Everything felt very strange, and I wouldn’t say I liked it. It felt like something very important was happening, but I didn’t know what. A bad premonition wouldn’t leave me, neither by day nor by night.

No matter how much I expected a trick from fate, or something like that, we ended up having an absolutely wonderful rest. The fresh air and the colorful landscapes of the Dnipro had a beneficial effect on me and the children. We walked around the grounds for a long time, and the boys slept well twice a day outdoors. Another pleasant point was that meals were included in our stay, so we were largely left to ourselves—me, Andry, Egor, and our nanny, Valentina.

But the vacation came to an end, and we had to return home. I was once again surprised when Mr. Koshev called and said that his driver would take us to the house. I wanted to protest, but the man quickly hung up, and two big bodyguards appeared before us. A chill ran down my spine at the sight of them.

"Guys, thanks, but we can get home ourselves," I tried to wriggle out of it when one of the hulks grabbed our bags. "Don’t want to distract you. And I’m in my own car."

"The order was to deliver you to the address," the giant said flatly. "The car will be brought to the entrance by the second driver."

I didn’t like this at all, but I didn’t show any panic. I noticed that Valentina tensed up, looking at me.

"Still, I would like to go on my own," I refused to yield, but I could see that these two couldn’t care less about my wishes.

"Miss Victoria," the big guy addressed me grimly and menacingly, and I felt myself blanch. "I strongly recommend that you get into the offered car, and you will be delivered to the correct address."