Vladimir:
I watched as Eliana walked, well more like limped, down the stairs before I walked toward her wanting to help.
“You do realize that you could have called me to help” I stated raising an eyebrow.
“And you do realize that I am fine, it is just a small cut”
“Tell that to the amount of blood that has left your system last night”
“Thank you for the kind reminder” she said rolling her eyes making me smirk.
“You’re welcome, malyshka”
“And where are you two going?” Dad asked raising an eyebrow. Mom stood by his side as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder pulling her to him. She smiled at our sight though I could tell that she was trying to keep herself as calm as she could until she understood what we were up to.
“YA bero zhenu nenadolgo” I’m taking my wife out for a while.
My words seemed to light up mom’s
Eliana:“Good morning” Vladimir smiled when he saw me walking inside the living room before breakfast.“Morning”I smiled when he got up and wrapped an arm around my waist, kissing my cheek. The two of us sat on the love seat by one another’s side as we waited for the rest of the family to wake up, him reading through something on his laptop while I scrolled through my phone.Things have somewhat changed since the day we went out a month ago, and I had to say that they were getting better as days went by. The two of us had made it a habit of going out for coffee for at least an hour everyday, whether it was a café, or us just walking around with our drinks in our hands. Then he had surprised me when he decided to kiss my cheek goodnight a week ago, and since then, he’s been greeting me with kisses on my cheek every morning if no one was around.“I’ve got work to finish this afternoon, malyshka
Vladimir: I wrapped my arm around Eliana who was quiet as the two of us walked around the hotel before entering the lounge. She hasn’t said a word since we left the house to begin with, and I was beginning to worry about her doing something stupid at the invitation. Her eyes remained fixed on the door, and I had to fight back turning around and leaving. “Eliana, we don’t want problems…” “I don’t take my issues outside the house, Vladimir; not that there are any to begin with” she said making me frown “if you think that you bringing your mistress over phased me, do think again, love” “Let’s just go inside” We walked inside the lounge and Eliana smiled when we were greeted by Daniello, his blue eyes met my brown ones. He extended his hand and I smiled shaking his hand, he took Eliana’s hand and kissed her knuckle. My wife pulled her hand back and ran her finger over my chest as I tightened my arm around her. “I must congratulate you for
Eliana: “Eliana, have you heard from Vladimir?” Luka asked the second he saw me walking down the stairs. It was about nine thirty in the morning, therefore, seeing Luka and Aurora up was alarming. Especially since it was usually only Vladimir and I who would be awake at this time. “If anyone has seen or heard of Vladimir; it would be you, Luka, why? What’s going on?” I asked the worried man who ran his fingers through his hair making me frown in confusion. Aurora who was sitting on the couch pinched the bridge of her nose. “He went out last night, that’s what the security men said. But no one’s heard of him since, and whenever any of us calls him, it immediately goes to voice mail” Aurora explained. “The man is an adult, he can go out if he wishes” I said trying to understand why they were worried “plus, you two do realize that everyone knows who he is, I would be surprised if anyone tried approaching him in fear that he had security hidden around him
Vladimir:Eliana wouldn’t speak to me throughout most of the evening after our previous conversation. Though I couldn’t blame her, I screwed up doing what I did last night.Though I could tell that she was somewhat relieved that I haven’t slept with another woman, I knew that she still had her doubts about me telling the truth in this situation. Plus, the fact that I kissed Nina, yeah, that didn’t make things any better in having her believe a word that I told her.I took her hand in mine and intertwined our fingers making her raise an eyebrow, I simply winked as a response before walking out of the restaurant. I knew that it was most likely for her to remove her hand from mine, but I was thankful that she hasn’t until now.“The two of us would be a little late, you two do whatever you want”My announcement made Luka smirk before he nodded. I watched as he wrapped his arm around Aurora’s shoulder, pul
Eliana:I woke up to a hand running over my lower back.Opening my eyes, my eyes widened when I found myself sleeping on top of Vladimir’s bare chest on the couch.The TV played in the background and it seemed like we had fallen asleep while watching the movie. I raised myself to look at Vladimir who smiled and looped his finger through my curls “good morning”“Morning” I said raising myself on top of his lap. Vladimir ran his finger over my bare leg, smirking as he watched my reaction in silence. The blush on my cheeks could be seen a mile away, and Vladimir was clearly enjoying it.“What happened?”“You dozed off in the middle of the movie, and I didn’t have it in me to wake you. Therefore, the two of us ended up sleeping on the couch” Vladimir said putting his hand under his head as he looked me in the eye. I rolled my eyes before getting up from on top of him, his eyes studying
Vladimir:“Everything is going according to plan, boss” Alexis said walking inside the office. He and Daniro went to check up on the documents of progresses when it came to the businesses that happened here at the hotel.The galas and events that have happened here were all a success as far as I heard, and received in the monthly documented reports we got. My men and I had to make sure to check up on everything as to make sure that nothing has gone missing or out of plan. I needed to also ensure that everyone was doing his duty properly, otherwise, he or she would lose the job regardless of whatever it was. Mindy was just one of them.Having annoyed Aurora more than necessary, I didn’t want a woman to be around if she didn’t respect my other costumers or was disturbing them in any possible way. That is something that I couldn’t agree upon, and would never accept. If the waitress couldn’t see that, then she was to learn the har
Eliana:“Where are you two taking us again?” Aurora asked raising an eyebrow.“It’s a surprise, and since when are you this suspicious?” Luka asked Aurora. I looked at Vladimir who was driving, the couple was sitting in the backseat while Vladimir and I were in the front seats.I was wearing a tight red dress and black heels. My hair was curled neatly and my makeup was its normal light shade, well, the one difference was that I put red lipstick instead of my normal nude one.“You look beautiful” Vladimir whispered when he stopped the car at a traffic light.“Coming from a person who didn’t want me going out wearing what I am?” I asked raising an eyebrow. Vladimir chuckled and took my hand in his, softly kissing my knuckle. I couldn’t help but blush at his gesture, the man really was making it harder for me to be angry with him.“I still think you look beautiful, and that
Vladimir:I frowned at the sight of Eliana’s tensed body.I had seen her when the two of us had our arguments, I have also seen her when her and mom got into heated conversations. But never did I picture seeing her frightened. Her body freezing in its spot as she refused to turn to face the man who stood behind her.“Cosa c’è di sbagliato, principessa? Hai preso la lingua?” Alberto D’Angelo asked. What’s wrong, princess? Cat got your tongue?“Cosa vuoi, Alberto?” Eliana asked. I frowned in confusion when she turned around to face the man. He raised an eyebrow in amusement and leaned down to her, his eyes glaring daggers at her. What do you want, Alberto?“Non posso congratularmi con un… amico? Ma poi di nuovo, ti ha portato via a me” Alberto’s words made me tense before I slammed my glass on the table. Can’t I congratulate a… friend? B
"Vladimir, I am not going to sit around while you..." Eliana snapped at her husband."You cannot expect me to sell you to the man, Eliana. That is out of question, so no!" Vladimir said glaring at his wife."We need to get inside, Vladimir. You and I both know that's the only way to do it"***************It started out with a marriage.A simple contract signed.But when their love conquers even the mafia's darkest desire of revenge.Things start taking a different path.Both Eliana and Vladimir Romanov would be forced into a war like no other. It is one of power, strength, and money.And remember, the Mafia's world only has one rule "there is no rule to follow when it comes to power"Would they be able to do what it takes?Will their love strive to survive through it all?Or would both crumble under it?
“Boss, it’s for you” the secretary said walking toward her boss. The one man that everyone feared, the mysterious man known as the enemy of all mafia families “it’s your son” He nodded at his secretary to leave the office, leaving him to talk to his son. The woman knew not to let her boss repeat himself twice. She knew the consequence of defying the man. He wasn’t a normal one anyway, a normal boss would fire his employee. This man would do it literally. “Leonardo” he said answering his son. His eldest son, his and his love’s first born. The man’s blessing and curse. The one person he knew that he would be willing to die for, well, that was in the past anyway. He wasn’t so sure about that now. “You sent me a message to call, Lorenzo” he said calmly. He didn’t like calling his father, the man knew that for fact. Having blamed him for not living with his mother, then hearing of her death after years of waiting to be reunited with her. The man wanted nothing mor
Eliana:“Be sure to call us when you arrive, yeah?” I asked hugging Kiara.“Don’t worry, love, we’ll call. Plus, now I have an excuse to pop up at LA every once and a while” Kiara teased and I laughed “you have an English sister by your side whenever you need me. Just one call, and I’ll be here by your side, yeah?”“Thank you, for everything, really” I said hugging her again. I watched as Vladimir and Nikolay said their goodbyes before Nikolay walked toward me. His eyes gentle, and his smile genuine as he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me in for a tight hug.“Stay safe, Eliana, and be sure not to get kidnapped again” he teased. I laughed pulling away from the hug watching as he cupped my cheeks and kissed my forehead “we’ll be coming back and forth, and I’m sure the same would go for your family. Whenever you need anything, just let us know, you have a fam
Vladimir:I wrapped my arms around my wife, holding her to my chest.“A penny for your thoughts?” She asked looking up at me. It’s been days since her breakdown, and despite her not shedding a tear in front of anyone. I was glad that she trusted me enough to open up to me.“I was wondering whether or not you wanted us to leave town for a few days. Just you and me, away, on the beach?” I asked looking down at her. She raised herself to look at me, and despite her love for the beach, she shook her head.I sighed but didn’t say a word to object knowing that she was still mourning. I wouldn’t lie when I said that I didn’t like her mourning over a man that did everything in his power to break every spec of confidence she ever had in her. But I couldn’t expect her to just live, move on, and forget that the man was her brother after all. She grew up with him, and no matter what she tried convincing herself ab
Eliana:I washed my face trying to wake myself from the trance that I was falling into. The pain that I was in, everything which was eating me alive. My husband who didn’t want to look at me, him holding me the way he did…I shook my head at myself, snapping myself out of it. I walked toward the bed and laid on it, gripping the blanket tightly as to keep myself safe from the world. I didn’t know what I was expecting next, and Ian’s words kept playing in my head as I tried closing my eyes.“Eliana…” Vladimir’s voice broke my heart, partly because of what he had heard, and because of what happened. I felt the bed dip beside me as he sat down beside me. He slowly removed the blanket from over my shoulder, revealing my face; however, I closed my eyes and turned around, giving him my back.Vladimir sighed and ran his finger over my bruising arm, where he had gripped it “I’m sorry, malyshka”
Vladimir:Eliana and I walked toward the basement’s door and I sighed when Eliana stopped a few steps back as not to hear her brother’s bone shattering.Riley was upstairs in her playing room with Grace and Kiara, and the TV was loud enough as for her not to hear what was happening down here.“Eliana…”“Vladimir, I want to go and see him” Eliana said stopping me. I froze for a second not sure if I had heard what she said right. Her eyes met mine and I could see the seriousness in her expression “I have to hear this from him, Vladimir”“Eliana, what are you going to hear from him? More specifically, would you be able to look at him?” I asked. Eliana stopped for a second to think, before nodding.“I am sure, Vladimir. I wouldn’t be able to live with this if I don’t hear this from him, and whether or not I’ll be able to handle the vision; I don’t kn
Eliana:“We aren’t the ones who are practically kicked out of the house” I heard the maids mock inside the kitchen.“One more word and I will be sure to rip your tongues off” Aurora snarled.“Do try, you know, boss wants you out of the house…”“What is the meaning of this mockery?” I asked walking inside the kitchen. The girls who were watching as Aurora cut the onions. Their hands which were crossed over their chests, and their heads which were held high lowered to their feet as they avoided my eyes. None of them opened their mouths to speak, and Aurora continued to chop the onions for tonight’s dinner.“Rather than working, you’re choosing to mock a family member?” I asked angrily. I could hear Aurora stop chopping, though she made no attempt to turn to face me.“We apologize, M’lady…”“Pack your things, and thankful t
Vladimir:“Well, well, well, if it isn’t our beloved snake” I said entering the basement where Ian was locked. Luka, Nikolay, Viktor, dad, Dimitri, Richard, Sebastian, and I were inside while the girls waited for whatever we were to tell them when we walked out. I knew that Audrey wanted to be here, but I was going to give it a while before I’ve allowed her to walk inside. There were still answers that I wanted to get.“Ah, boss decided to arrive. What happened? Couldn’t find what you were looking for?” Ian smirked.“If you’re referring to your boss, then I’ve found what I needed, for now. However, I was to make sure that you begged to die before I watched you bleed to death” I whispered to the man before dragging my knife along his jawbone. The man fought to stay quiet, but I could tell by his shivering that he was already frightened of whatever fate I decided to give him.“Now, I&rs
Eliana:I watched as my husband walked inside the hotel suite where I was sitting with Luka waiting for him in the living room. My hands were crossed over my chest as I sat after growing tired of pacing around the room like some psychotic woman who was on the verge of killing someone.Vladimir smiled at me and wrapped his arms around me when I got up and walked toward him. He kissed the crown of my head and I laid my head on his chest, right over his beating heart, relaxing in his embrace.We pulled away to look at one another and Vladimir cupped my cheek, softly pecking my lips. Luka got up and crossed his arms over his chest, waiting to hear what happened since he was sent here with me. The poor man has been bearing with my rant since then, well, it wasn’t technically a rant, it was just me snapping at myself for being a fool and believing whatever anyone has told me.“Two were dead, the rest are on our sides…” Vladimir told Luk