Got Too Close
I replied, "I'm sure it's wonderful. You seem to enjoy it very much."
"I am," he nodded, then turned to gaze into the compound, specifically at the pool, before speaking again. "Ask your questions, Elena. Let's get this over with."
And I sputtered, "What's your real name, Nikolai? I mean, who are you?!"
Then turning back to me, he began to narrate without even stopping to breathe, "Nicholas Derinem Xavier, second son to Derinem Xavier, the godfather," he nudged at the compound, "This was supposed to be taken over by me, but I chose a different path."
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