Vladimir's POV in 3rd person."Avtoritet Vladimir please, we're both parts of a close-knit Bratva, which I would never betray, you know me!" The bald man beseeches, shirtless body suppressing the tremors under coils of ropes bounding him to a chair.He's striving to keep his fear hidden from the formidable eyes of the avtoritet.He leisurely paces back and forth in front of the trembling man under harsh fluorescent lighting.The soft clicking of boots echoes sinisterly throughout the vast storage area of the closed cargo port. The avtoritet finally arrives to a disquieting halt, inches away from the bald man.The bounded man's eyes nervously flit towards the trademark silver gun holstered at the belt of the notorious avtoritet, the one in authority. The one imminently feared by many amongst the ranks of the Molotov Russkaya Mafiya."Nikita, Nikita, Nikita... To think you would have abjured by now." Ensures the sleek velvety reply, as black leather gloves are slowly peeled off, reveal
"Huxley, make sure to have a good night's rest." He states with a sedative tone as Huxley exits his Lamborghini.."We board an early morning long flight back."Raising a brow in puzzlement, Huxley peers at him through the open windows of the vehicle. "Where you are headed, Vladimir? You should have a good rest tonight considering the time it took to capture Nikita, you must be exhausted!"The detainment of Nikita was ordained by his uncle Dimitri Molotov and Vladimir as per usual was given the task to accomplish within a week.Nikita had been on the run all over Europe and here in Britain two days ago, Vladimir had finally cornered him. And finished him, thereafter reporting to his uncle over the phone before embarking towards Scotland for a day.Mission Accomplished.now, where were we Kashani?Temporarily managing to flick her thought away, he lets out a yearning exhale. Then he aims his steady gaze on his trusted partner and bailiff in crime, who was once his father's close valet an
"You want us to take the entire day off to spend in a spa?" Mrs. Agnelli looks at him with complete bewilderment. Both Anya and Lorna share similar expressions."You've heard me the first time, Mrs. Agnelli." Vladimir solemnly confirms, voice nearing the edge of irritability. "All three of you are free of your duties for the day. An entire morning till late afternoon is scheduled at a spa for you, followed by a shopping spree and a five-star restaurant. I've also booked for the day, the grand suite rooms for each of you in one of my hotel chains."The three women, exchange with each other puzzled glances before Mrs. Agnelli asks. "But why are you doing this for us?"He nearly suppresses himself from glaring at her in vexation as he tightly answers. "You three labor so much for us, you deserve a day off today. Now go on and prepare, do not waste my time any further. I expect you gone within half an hour along with Duffield. He's also to receive treatment of likewise manner."The women
The sight before him was like a celestial meal set upon a silver platter. Her shiny dark tresses cascaded around her in a disarray. Her petite figure was garbed in a long loose sleeved white nightgown. Her doe eyes shone brightly with unshed tears, and oh how he longed to taste them as he had days ago in the corridor.He had tasted the years of heartache in her tears.perhaps we have something in common, we're both broken individuals.He shook his head at such thoughts, warning thoughts of unease. Telling him to stop what he was doing.No! I'll have what I want, I always do and always will."W-What are y-you doing here?" Her soft voice lets out in quiet shock.He enjoys that dulcet melody of her feminine voice, as he closed the door behind him, bolting it without looking away from her. Fearfully, her gaze trails behind him at the door before connecting with his again.She grows rapidly angered. "Get out of my room! How dare you?! Get out!!"He suppresses the urge to chuckle at what h
Hazel -You're much more enduring than this Hazel!Don't allow despair to chew you up, swallow you in and spit you out as misery. Prevent repeating such a vicious cycle all over again.Just another week and you'll make it out of here, away from that psycho.Yet my reflection in the mirror remains cloaked by tragedy. I wondered if anyone else saw the debris of shame and guilt cemented all over my countenance. I pondered if it was only the mirror reflection bearing such abject secrets. An immense part of me was concerned over the revelation of my shameless behavior three days ago. I viewed myself as a complete tragedy for the past three days."Are you ready yet?" Katie's voice emanates through the closed bathroom door, obstructing me from my vague scrutiny."Just a sec!" I call out, as I finish pinning the rest of my hijab. I cast my eyes down at the basin while tucking in the last pin, so I wouldn't get carried away by my guilty reflection again.After three days spent self-mourning, I
What the heck are these people doing here?I peer over the chair and see them headed toward Freddie Cortes's Muslimah apparel line. I briefly wondered how they managed to afford tickets to such an expensive fashion event. They must have driven baba nuts over it.The unknown woman begins to discuss with mister Cortes and I overhear some o f it."young lady, Najma Kashani has won a trip here from her school as a 3rd runner up of their beauty pageant."To my horror, an employee is gesturing towards the area where I hid, for Nimra to take a seat. Dreading my revelation, I hastily crawl behind the snack trolley and then manage to clamber behind one of the tables stands holding folded hoodies. I resume peering over at them while the long tablecloth hid me from their view."Pssst! who are you hiding from?" Asks a low female voice right next to me. "You'll get that dress dirty like this!"Completely startled I come face to face with Rachael, crouching low next to me. Except she's missing her
Hazel's Pov "I'm only going through with this soirée so Vladimir doesn't suspect a thing and then I plan on running away temporarily with Tommy," Katie reveals to me as we are both preparing in her room to head downstairs for her courting banquet and ball."What?" Confounded, I can only but gape at her. "Temporarily running away?""Yeah, it would, unfortunately, be temporary since Vladimir would find me easily." She rolls her eyes in apparent vexation of him. "So what's the point of running away if it's temporary?" I query while adjusting my peach-pink-colored hijab in the vanity mirror.She completes applying the last coats of lipgloss and then answers. "So that Tommy and I could get married quick and then Vladimir can't kill him for touching me because I may end up getting pregnant. So obviously my brother won't want me to raise a child without a father present."Instead of meeting her gaze in the mirror, I speechlessly look directly into her eyes with raised brows. She pouts in d
Hazel -The morning of my birthday, I didn't expect to wake up to a room filled with teddy bears in varying shapes and shades. Initially, a warm smile stretches on my face as I think of how endearing Rachael is for setting up this early morning birthday surprise.I leap out of bed and rush downstairs for a quick thank you before I could return to shower and pray. Once I arrive at the kitchen, I'm welcomed by the dulcet aromas of baked pastries."Good morning birthday girl!" Mrs. Agnelli greets candidly as she inserts into the oven, a tray of Red Velvet Nutella Stuffed Cookies. "Look at the early morning delight for your birthday.""Good morning Mrs. Agnelli!" I survey the kitchen islands in amazement and recognize a few of the dessert dishes set on them.There is Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu, Funfetti Cake, Creamy Eggnog Bars, and Chocolate Éclair Squares."You didn't have to go through all of this trouble for me!" I marvel as I embrace her in a quick tight hug."You didn't have to g