Rodion
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"Hi, Do you, hm, maybe want to dance?" A feminine voice echoed beside me. I was not sure whether she was speaking to me until I faced her, her smile shone in my direction. "I'm Kiara." She held her hand for a shake.
For fuck sake, I needed Alessia. I cleared my glass and then glanced at Alessia, she was so comfortable in Dmitri's hands. My jaws twitched.
"Is the silence a no?" The lady, who had started to irritate me, asked.
"No." I placed the glass on the counter. "The silence is a yes actually." I held her hand and guided her to the stage.
Frustrated, I ambled directly to Dmitri and Alessia, and what I did left some people around to stop their romantic dan
Alessia Romero------I loved hugs and one thing I would do when having a bad day was to get a hug from the right person. Mum was a hugger too. I remembered we used to talk about some issues and end up hugging for quite long. Honestly, I was a hugger too.His skin was engraved in every part of my body. I could listen to his breaths as he calmed down and for fuck sake, the way he held me under him was like something I forever fantasized about.I'm pathetic.I was hugging a pillow so tight, not sure if I slept a pinch overnight. Every time I shut my eyes, I could see and hear his mighty voice declaring to want me. How did he want me?I moaned softly as I squeezed the pillow like it could magically turn to be him. Him, God, I needed another hug from him.Suddenly, I jerked from my fantasy, throwing the pillow on the floor and fixed my hair. I looked like I was caught having sex by my father."Are you...okay?" Dmitri's brows were raised as he stared at me suspiciously. I was close to yelli
Alessia Romero —------- Everything in the territory was as I left. The place was magical, but I had bad memories of it. Soldiers were moving about, doing their work. I could see how everyone reacted to Lazza's arrival. He had told me to follow him everywhere, and I did that. We were heading towards a room I once knew was a conference room. A guard was posted at the door, and when we got there, he opened it for us. My heartbeat was at a pace that threatened to rupture my chest. The room was full of men and the only lady available was Sofia who was seated next to his brother. My feet failed to carry me when I realized he was there, his gaze was on me. Everyone had stood when Rodion walked in. Anger was rushing to places in my body that compelled me to run or yell. With no idea how long I stood rooted as murmurs filled in the room, I felt a grip on my wrist, Rodion had walked back for me. He walked me to where there was an empty seat. He pulled the seat and signalled me to sit
Alessia Romero ------ My heart was still holding to the pain he caused me. I was in a desperate need to at least know why he used to hurt me, because if he was gonna keep kissing me, I would look like a fool to forget what he did to me. Yes, in my life, I never let something slide until I hear an explanation or an apology. Even though it was clear that he hated me for being associated with Marco, somehow I hungered to hear from him. There was something that was not making sense, Romeo once suffocated me to death trying to get information from me. And later it turned out that he knew Marco and they worked together. He could have been trying to see if I knew anything about it so I wouldn't tell Rodion, or he was trying to hide something darker from everyone. Which I couldn't point a finger. My mouth was sealed. I was seated beside Rodion who was busy driving. The comfy of the seat made my nerves relax but the tension between us was still strong. Even with all kissing and hugging, th
Alessia—---It took me a few seconds before my bod relaxed in Rodion’s hands. Strange how I fitted under him. Under his masculine chest, I felt safe."Marco and Salva used to work for the Lazza family." He began talking, and I was surprised because he was talking to me. "I was the underboss those times, but I desired to have someone like me, so I started to train the two and Matteo." Smoke evaded from him, hovering above me like a halo. Lazza was and is known mostly for drugs, and I used to run my errands with them, mostly Marco and Matteo." He explained.Silence.I am sure I heard him swallow and the deep inhale he took when smoking. I wanted him to continue."And?"He exhaled. "The first shipment I lost was schemed by Marco, I let it slide until I learned he had been leaking some information to my enemy, Luigi. That's when I realized I trained an enemy.""So he was paying for the drugs? " I questioned."Yes."I processed then scoffed. "So I am worthy a ship of drugs?"He never answ
Alessia Romero-----I sat quietly on the grey couch in the sitting area. I had been struggling to pick up where I left off with my cartoon art but my brain couldn't sprout ideas. I kept erasing and picking up again and the same shit went on and on.I sighed in frustration as I poked my head. Maybe I was too eager for nothing. But God knows I needed to gather my brain cells together and draw, or else my dream was to be shattered permanently."Who is Frederico?" Rodion's deep voice caught me looking up. He stood beside me holding a phone where his face was buried on. The phone was none other but mine.Frederico was our neighbour, that cute bad boy neighbour who you would wish to just have their number. Well, Carina was once hitting hard on him until we saw a girl walk out of their house, with Frederico holding her intimately."My neighbour." I nearly got up but he occupied a seat across from where I sat. "Why? has he been calling?"He never bothered
Alessia Romero—-------I picked his phone with hesitation. There was no way he expected me to use his phone knowing I would in fact go through all his chats. He then disappeared to his room, leaving me with his phone, his freaking phone.I gently sat down, holding his phone as though I was holding something fragile. I gazed at the door he disappeared to then back at the phone. He was serious, and I was seriously gonna feed my knickknack. I needed to know what was always in his mind, what his chats looked like.Was he sassy? Or, was he always straight to the point when chatting? Was he always cold?Does he have someone he would share secrets with?Questions choked my brain every second that I stared at his phone.I was shaking for real because my eyes were needing more than they were supposed to see. I exhaled then leaned on the coach's backrest and swiped the screen to unlock it.Jokes on me because he had no meaningful apps except for
Alessia Romero ---- We are all fools in our own ways, that was something that I had confirmed when I hesitated to leave the room. I had a choice to flee, it was as simple as to open the door and step out, but no, I stayed. "Come here, Alessia." His voice possessed too much power that caused my nerves to flutter. To disobey him was way too hard for me. So I turned to him. I strode to him like an obedient puppy. It was funny how I had to do as he always ordered. I wondered if he would also do what I mandated, but I was probably jesting myself. "Tell me..." He stepped in and my eyes followed his own. His hand reached to my cheek. He swept the hair strands off my face in a manner that left me warm. I could feel my cheeks churning with the radiating heat. "...do you know I am a man?" I nibbled my lower lip and then found my voice. "I was looking at your tattoos and the scars." I silently murmured as I briefly gazed at his skin again then back at his ey
Mature scene ahead . Alessia —----- The fact that he admitted he hurt me really caught my heart racing. And swearing to fix me meant he was sorry. If he was not an asshole, he could have apologized like any person out there but his words meant a lot more than an apology. I slowly turned to him, I wanted to look at the man who was slowly making me want to forget everything and start afresh, and in his eyes, I saw he was telling the truth. My hands found his shoulders and I wrapped myself around him. He immediately hauled me up that I straddled his waist. We were both lost to think straight because just then, we found each other's lips. It started off deep but slow and the pace picked up. Our lips caressed deeply as our breath mingled. Slight moans tore through my throat from the pleasure that sprouted inside me. He began walking but I didn't want the kiss to stop. I wanted him so badly, my body needed him and even though my heart was fr
The Midnight Mafioso Hello lovelies. I am sure you met Dmitri Valastro, Rodion’s brother. Some of you might be aware that book 2 of this series is about him. Book 2 is called The Midnight Mafioso. It is all about Dmitri’s story and is only available through a Ream subscription. Follow me on I*******m to learn how to access Ream • THE MIDNIGHT MAFIOSO • What happens when you lie that a random stranger is your husband and you two have a son? ~`~ When Inna's parents mysteriously disappear, she is left to take care of her young brother. She runs out of money, and she is left with no option but to lie that a random stranger is her husband and the six-year-old brother is their son. She uses this lie to steal money from this random stranger, and she gets away with it. Or not… Later, she receives a call from an unknown number. A strange man calls her, demanding to meet his ‘son’ and get his ‘wife’ back. The Random stranger is none other than Dmitri Valastro, a deadly Russian mafia bo
Rodion____Years later___I took a brief inhale to the fresh scent of flowers in my grip. A simple smile emerged at the corner of my lips and a warm feeling settled in my heart.I got upstairs and there, I could feel her presence. Her pure existence was full of Joy, calmness, and grace.The door to the room was open. I sighted her immediately when I stood by the door frame. She was seated In front of a mirror at her vanity desk at the furthest corner of her bright room. She was holding a purple hair comb, busy brushing her shoulder-length black hair.She was clad in a white dress that was as pure as she was. Her tiny back was held straight, she knew what she was doing.I lifted my fist and made a gentle knock. It got her turning to face behind. She suddenly dropped her comb, jumped off her settee, and ran towards me."Papa.""Hello, pri
Alessia____"You may now kiss the bride."As if it was our first kiss, Rodion first explored my face with a look of victory in his eyes. He ran his fingers on my cheek, leaving feathery touches as he pushed the hand behind my neck.I ignored the crowd, the way everyone was cheering us, wanting us to kiss already, but watching my husband take his time to first stare at me felt like heaven.His other hand settled on the other side of the cheek. He used his thumb to caress my skin, down to my lip and then my chin."Thank you." He murmured that I was the only one who heard him. I noticed how his eyes begged me to read beyond the words, to see his heart. Those eyes that once used to scare me, were watching me tenderly. "For being mine, thank you, baby."I nodded with a smile and tears that I had been controlling ever since the wedding started to well up again. "I love you."He bowed his eyes to mine, leaning slowly
Alessia_____I silently watched as Rodion wrapped a scarf around my neck. He towered me, with every part of him attending to me. He loved to offer all his attention to me and forget he had an empire to think of. Even his blood and every sense were acquainted to submit to me."Where are we going?" I asked when he picked a trench coat from the closet. He moved behind me and helped me wear it. It was a black one, similar to the one he was wearing."You will see." He kissed my hair then walked around and stood in front of me. His hands settled on my shoulder then he interlocked our gazes. "You are okay, right?" He asked. I had no count of the number of times he asked me that question, and if he wasn't a man I was madly in love with, I could have hollered because it was too much.I released an exhale. "Honey, if I was not okay, you know I will definitely tell you, right?" I asked way more politely.He nodded and
Rodion_____The cigar smoke sailed in the atmosphere creating a dark cloud between the two of us. I was currently seated with a man who was considered my brother. He was busy smoking while I rubbed my jawline.Yes, I couldn't smoke.My eyes were on my beautiful angel moving around the compound. She was wearing a raven umbrella dress which was above her knees. She would walk inside the house and come out carrying something. It was lovely to watch her.We were currently in the Bungalow which was in the middle of the woods. Alessia loved the place since it was away from everyone and everything.I loved the place as well. It reminded me of my first time with her. The day I tasted her, the day I sank into her sweet streams. The day she moaned for me, giving me all beautiful looks. The day I claimed her.I took a sip of the drink which was surprisingly white wine. It could perhaps wash my desires. She always mad
Alessia______I almost entered the passcode to open the door when Alice grabbed me and pulled me behind."What are you doing?" She whispered. I had no idea why we were whispering because I also whispered back."Opening the door."Her mouth fell open. Not the first time but ever since we drove to the hotel, she looked like she had seen a ghost. Judith was entirely quiet and I knew I was an asshole. I could have not lied to them."You live here?" Alice asked then turned to Carina. "She lives here?""Yes," Carina whispered. "Wait, why are we whispering?""Just open the door if this is where you live." Judith diced in with her shrill voice that made my smile disappear."Okay, Jesus, can you be less cold." I walked back to the door and I did not miss the squealing sound from Alice.I was about to enter the passcode when the door clicked and someone pulled it open. I jerked awa
Alessia_______Four months laterNothing sucks like being alone on Valentine's Day. Especially when the person you love tells you that they got busy at work. It almost feels like they choose work over you.I hid the pain and read the message that Rodion sent to me.Mine: I'm sorry this had to happen, I promise to come tomorrow after we are done. I will spend the rest of the weekend with you.Yes, he was to come but not on Valentine's day. What was the point anyway?A pang crawled in my heart at the thought of it. I knew I was supposed to understand him and the situation but I could not help the sadness in my heart.His grandma summoned him so he was flying to Russia. It happened that their grandma finally decided to be true to them. I
Alessia_____The flight took us well. I was mostly chatting with Carina about some private stuff. Rodion was mostly on his laptop but the poor man did not do anything because Isabella was on his pants. She was asking a million questions and to my surprise, Rodion was so kind to answer her.I noticed something with him, he treated kids like how he would treat a pet, with care and love. Isabella spent most of the time seated on Rodion's lap as they talked about some stuff from his laptop.I even took a few photos of them. He was more comfortable around kids than he would be around grown-ups.Dad was unwell. It had been two days since he got diagnosed with high blood pressure, so he didn't join us.Mum was busy chatting with Alonzo. The way the two had gotten close was giving me anxiety, but I was happy to see them so close. I wanted Alonzo to grow close to our family because he grew up without us.
Alessia_______I am persistent, but people would call me stubborn.I needed Carina back, so I never rested in texting her every minute. Even though I used to get zero replies from her, I never gave up. And it paid off."I know I probably moved on so quickly, but that did not mean I never adored Matteo. He was a close person to me, to us." I explained wholeheartedly. It was my first time having trouble speaking to my bestie.She always felt closer than my parents, I shared a lot more with her than I would to my mother. But seated in front of her in the restaurant we were in, it felt like I was seated with a stranger."Let's not talk about it." Her eyes darted around in an attempt to avoid looking at me. She kept sipping her tea every second and the way her fingers played on the cup, she was nervous like I was."I miss