Lorraine Lebedeva
"Not yet red." He whispered
I bit my lip, clenched my fist then screwed my eyes shut.
Idiot. I thought to myself.
I opened my eyes and looked up licking my lips when I admired his soft plump lips. He pulled me closer and I caught his gaze. Raphael tilted his head to the side a little then placed his hands on my face. I leaned in and closed my eyes, took a deep breath then opened my eyes again.
He began to rub his thumb on my cheek in a circular motion. It was relaxing.
I was about to speak but he beat me to it. "You need rest." He says in a soothing tone as he tucked my hair behind my ear.
I didn't respond, instead pushed him away from me and walked out the bathroom.
I waited for me to exit the bathroom and he saw me standing next to the bed with my arms crossed. He didn't show any emotion nor say a word.
When he reached the door he opened it then wished me a goodnight before closing it.
I threw myself on the bed and groaned from frustration then ran my fingers through my hair.
"Fucking idiot." I whispered to myself. I laid on the bed and shut my eyes waiting for sleep to take over.
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I can't sleep.
For some reason I am embarrassed of what happened with Raphael after he said wished me a goodnight and went back to his room.
I can't believe I was about to kiss Raphael! What would father think of me when he finds out?
I can already see the disgust in his eyes. I'm his daughter and here I am fooling around with his enemy. I began to whine like a five year old as I grabbed my pillow and screamed in it.
Tossing the pillow to one side I took my phone and checked the time 03:44 am I groaned then decided I should just go outside. I pulled myself out of the bed then went to my closet taking out my hoodie and joggers. I put them on then my slippers.
Then I walked out of my room, I slowly closed it making sure I don't make a sound. I slowly walked towards Raphael's door and stood there like a fool.
Should I knock?
No, that would be weird. I mentally rolled my eyes and continued to walk down the hall.
Dante and Father's rooms are on the upper floor so which means I can have my own privacy.
I turned the corner and approached the glass sliding door which leads outside.
I slid it open then stepped out the cool air blew my hair and my face tingled, goosebumps coats my face.
I took a deep breath and walked towards the black rails then leaned my body against it as I admired Paris's view. I could see the glowing Eiffel tower from afar.
My mind immediately thought of Raphael, I could still feel him kissing me. I want to kiss him so bad.
I could imagine what else those lips can do especially when he is eating my pus-
I shake my head to get rid of the dirty thoughts I have of Raphael. Firstly I shouldn't be having these thoughts about a twenty-seven year old man.
I do have guilt. He is my father's enemy for crying out loud and here I am having sinful thoughts about him.
I should stop this before it gets out of hand. My thoughts were cut off by a ping sound.
I pulled out my phone and I smiled when I saw a message from my father. I unlock my phone and open the text message.
Let's have lunch this afternoon.
That would be great.
I turn my phone off then continue to admire the view.
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It's currently 2pm and I'm patiently waiting for my father. I went back to sleep around five and woke up at nine. Dante came to fetch me and drove me to this fancy restaurant across the city.
I got a chance to admire some of Paris but I was in the car.
Ever since we arrived in France I didn't get the chance to hang out with Father, he is mostly busy and Haletta can sometimes be a handful so I just want to enjoy this moment with my dad before I go all crazy tomorrow.
A few minutes have passed and I see a man in a full black tux approaching me and a big smile is plastered across my face.
"Father." I beamed. I stood up from my chair and wrapped my arms around him. He chuckled, pulled away and pecked me on my forehead.
"How are you doing sweetheart?" Father questioned.
I immediately frowned. I feel so guilty. I can't even look at him.
I am a shitty daughter and very reckless but this...
This weird thing that's going on between me and Raphael should stop before it gets out of hand. I bit my lip and Father narrowed his eyebrows. "Everything alright?" He questioned.
I should tell him.
I mean he's trying to kill him and right now I can just give him all the information I have excluding the part where I flirted with him at the club and also the time he sent me the lingerie and the event that happened last night.
"Uhm f-father." I stuttered as I began to chew the inside of my cheek. He raised a brow and patiently waited for me to continue.
For fucks sake just spit it out.
"There's something I have to tell you."
Lorraine Lebedeva5 YEARS LATER"Calm down Lora." Abree exclaimed, she gripped onto my shoulder and forced me face her. "Deep breath in..." she proclaims then takes a deep breath in. I mimic her actions. "And out." she says, exhaling and I did so too.My heartbeat was quick, goosebumps trailing up my spine as my palms sweat from the nervousness."What if something goes wrong? What if I trip and fall? What if I say the wrong words? Wha-" Abree interrupted my panic when she shoved a piece of chocolate in my mouth then turned me around as I came into view with myself.For the first time I felt and looked beautiful.I did not want to style my hair. It was black and long as it grew over the years till it reached my mid-back. My makeup was light as always, my cheeks powered with a rosy colour. My lips painted red and my light eyeshadow made my blue eyes pop with a touch of mascara.The dress runs vertically from the shoulders straight to the floor like a gown a royal would wear. Layers of l
Lorraine LebedevaThe aroma of spaghetti and mince hangs in the air when Raphaël walks into the kitchen.Unbuttoning his jacket, he takes it off while his eyes scan over me. "You cooked?" is the first thing he said to me in 4 days.Raphaël and I have been living together in Italy for the past five months. It has been heaven, but I hated that work got in-between our time we had together. When he left for a business trip for days I would be left home and with me it would be vice versa.These 4 days without him has been awful. I missed him when he wrapped me around his arms. Home did not feel like home without him being near me but I have grown close with the Romano's they have accepted me in like their own. Flavio and I would always hang out whenever I visited the Romano's. Abree and I eventually tolerated each other and grew close over these past few months.I can actually call her my friend.Raphaël's parents treat me like I'm their own daughter which makes my heart melt. They finally
Lorraine LebedevaToday is the day.Just calm Lorraine. You can do this..."Hey..." a soft voice pulled me out of my trance. I lift my head and I meet his gaze. "I'll be by your side okay. Just remember to hold your head up high because you are the queen of the Bratva and will always be my queen." Raphaël reassured me.Warmth filled my chest. Raphaël leaned in, placing a gentle kiss to my forehead. "Plus, whoever tries to cross the line with you I will fucking destroy them."I let out a small laugh. "Thank you...?" I trailed off.Once the SUV pulled up in-front of a skyscraper I took the building in aware. I was definitely not expecting this... I must my admit Simeon had a taste for modern architecture.As we pulled into the driveway, I'm helped out of the care even though I can manage on my own. I've given up scolding Raphaël whenever he tried to help with things I'm capable of doing. This man does not listen to me. He placed his hand on my lower back as we walked into the building
Lorraine LebedevaIt was raining.My eyes focused on the grave 16 feet away from me as I sat in the car. It's going to be my first time actually seeing her.I let out a shaky breath and shook of the nervous feeling.Come in Lorraine, you can do this. You have to do this. For her...A week has gone by since the incident with Simeon. Dante tried to escape but Simeon's- my men caught him along the way. I'm going to save him for something special.Raphaël and I agreed that we will not take down the house Bratva instead we will expand the territory and finally sign a peace treaty to end the feud that has been going on between the Russian and Italians. It's time for something new to be born. I will leading the Brava under the knowledge that Simeon has forced me to know. Organized crime groups exist in many countries, but the most powerful groups are Russian and Italian mafia. There is a great difference between origins and predispositions of the Italian and Russian organized crime groups. s
Lorraine LebedevJust as I casually walk by a set of sliding doors, I see a group of men gathering around three parked SUVs. I knew something was up. Simeon was not home, he left five days ago due to an emergency.Just as Raphaël promised, I was on the lookout for anyone who might be sent by Raphaël and I have spotted all five. They are either cleaners or gardeners who were replaced.Josephine and I talked two days ago as she explained the plan for me. Raphaël managed to wreck one of Simeon's biggest shipments of the year from the Irish which cost Simeon over half a billion dollars of stock being stolen. Probably more weapons and illegal substances. That was phase one of the plan. A distraction. Phase two was to swap around the workers for the house so that they could work from the inside and plus with Simeon being distracted no one really pays attention to do background checks with swapped workers. Simeon will be back before midnight as I was informed by one of Raphaël's undercover w
Lorraine Lebedeva"Eat Lorraine." Simeon demands.I didn't bother to look up as my gaze was fixed on my plate filled with chicken and vegetables."I'm not hungry." I mumbled as I used my fork to move the vegetables around the plate.Silence hummed in the air as I felt Simeon's gold stare lasering into me. I slowly lifted my gaze and gawked at him. "You need to eat." he said slowly, more so you could hear the threat in his tone.His annoyance flared, as his pulse slammed in his neck.I forced down the sick feeling by climbing on the table and stabbing him in the eye with my fork. I stabbed a piece of broccoli with my fork and shoved it into my mouth, his threatening gaze on me as the tension rose by the second our anger and disgust mixed together creating a dangerous combo.Tick tock, tick tockThe sound of the clock ringed in my ears, as the atmosphere darkened.The audacity of him, forcing me to sit down and have family dinner like everything is normal and okay. Like our relationship