"Let's attend the meet-up" Vasili declared while turning away towards the door."You could need a change of clothes, Vasili" Larry casually said while following him. Looking down at his clothes, Vasili heaves a sigh. Indeed, he is covered with blood. "I will get my change on the way" muttering, he put his hands inside his pockets as if nothing happened.On the way to the meet-up, Vasili remains to be deep in his thoughts while blankly staring outside. Fear is consuming his whole being. As the minutes tick by without news about Amelia, the devil inside him is rising. Gulping hard, he tightly clenched his fist. He is getting breathless, he is suffocating from his anger."Vasili..." Larry tries to get his attention. He could see his trembling hands and it was not a good sign. "Any news?" he asks instead. "Not yet, but we will be getting one soon. Just...just calm down" Larry tries to placate him. "My wife is nowhere to be found, Larry. Being calm is not what I feel right now" he m
Eyes turn to Larry and Vasili while their eyes were set on Bernard Kozlov."Mr. Larry Petrov, I know you are part of the family but you have no jurisdiction down here. Especially our dear CEO" upon seeing Vasili, Kozlov stands up again. "We all know the boundary between the company and the organization. Isn't it befitting to exclude those who are not part of this gathering?" Callum, like Kozlov, stands up to speak."You haven't answered what has been asked of you, Mr. Kozlov" Denver smirks. Unbothered by the concerns of the two men. "Godfather, this is just a misunderstanding. I could talk to Mr. Larry Petrov for his clarification" Kozlov desperately explains but he only got calm silence from the Godfather. "Mr. Larry Petrov, could we talk privately? We don't need to involve the organization in this misunderstanding. And I don't think CEO Wright is allowed to be in here" seeing a chance to divert the issue from him, his inquisitive gaze turns to Vasili. Calm and collected, Vasili
No war happened but a slaughter. Immediately after Donny spoke, Vasili released his blades aiming a few men's skulls behind, while his daggers made way to several more chests. And a full round pistol emptied to every head.While the other Petrov took the rest. No shot missed, all bore a hole between the eyes. Only saving five unarmed men who are now gaping at the bloodbath surrounding them. Five mob leaders who started to steer schemes of overthrowing the Petrov Mafia from its decades of power and rule over the country. But now cowering at the sight of every Petrov."You are saying, Mr. Russo?" Donny smirks while watching how fear consumed the remaining men. All those who dared to grab their weapon are now lying on the floor, dead. Even those who are on the side, watching, are all gaping in disbelief at how fast the slaughter has been done. What's more interesting is no elite security raised a weapon. They are still at ease command behind the godfather. Only the Petrovs have drawn
Silence fell upon the hall as the last death was bestowed."You saw and heard everything. Those who will try scheming another mayhem like this will be dealt with death" Donny, standing from his chair, faces the remaining people. He stares at every frightened eye of the cowering men at the side. "We will never do such a thing, Godfather" everyone declares cautiously. "You can say it today, but tomorrow is another day. Loyalty is not an assurance of peace. However, all of you must understand..." Donny casually counters while his earnest gaze averted at every eye looking at him."...the Petrov will be ready for those who will challenge our power. We will wait for those who dare betray us. The Petrovs will never turn their backs on allies, however, death will be the reward for betrayal" Donny added with a grim warning. Looking at all of them, he smirks upon seeing their fervent nods. "About the real identity of CEO Wright. Until announced, no one has the right to speak on behalf of th
As they all went out of the vehicle, no words were uttered. Everyone was anxious about what to find inside. Denver turns to look at Vasili. Their gazes lock before he slightly nods at him. Gesturing for them to get inside, he walks ahead. Walking in the empty long hallway, not only do their steps echo. The thundering heart of every man is defeaning as they get nearer to the end of the seems to be an unending hallway. Turning to the right, they took the stairs down to the basement. Another long hallway before Denver stops at the thick alloy steel door. A vault-like door made from iron and carbon. "Vasili... I still don't know her condition" Denver tries to explain. "I don't care. I need to see her" he grimly mutters before taking the lead in entering the secured room. Upon entering the room, the smell of blood and antiseptics attacks his senses. But his eyes wander around the room following the beeping sound. Inside the clear glass enclosure, several doctors are attending to a pa
"CEO Wright, two students are requesting to seek an audience for you" one of the secretaries informs after he went back from lunch. Staring at her, he tries to remember who they might be. "They are intern doctors from Nevsky. Caleb Orlov and Cristy Antonov" she added upon seeing him being thoughtful.Hearing the familiar names, his eyes narrow. "Send them in" he casually orders. "Yes, sir" Left alone in silence, his thoughts wandered. It's been a week since the accident happened and as he ordered, no news about the intern doctor was broadcasted. The entire accident was presented to the media as just a mere road accident. No one knew it was otherwise. His thoughts have been wandering around when the door opens. Led by his secretary are Amelia's classmates and close friends."Good day, CEO Wright" both chorused in greeting him. "Good day," casually, he greeted back. He could see their anxiousness but they intrepidly walk to the couch he gestured for them. "What can I do for you
Entering the room, Vasili's eyes instantly find the figure on the bed. After the long hours in the office, he has been looking forward to seeing her again. Despite not being able to talk to her, simply being by her side calm his troubled nerve. Walking to the bed, the steady beeping of the machines reminded him of their situation. He has been coming home to an unconscious wife for a week now and it will still be a long wait until she becomes ready to wake up. That is if she ever wakes up. Amelia was transferred to a room inside the facility after she was declared stable by her doctors two days ago. And he has been staying with her the entire time. Taking his usual seat beside her bed, he gently took her cold hand into his."I'm home..." he softly speaks. The facility is far from being home but wherever Amelia is his home. "I got two visitors earlier..." he smiles while watching her face. "Your friends come to see me at my office" "They are looking for you""They are becoming ho
"The news nowadays was filled with different successful operations against illegal drugs and firearms shipments" Mark Saunters speaks in the middle of the luncheon meeting. "Illegal activities as such are becoming more rampant. It's about time it should be stopped. And the police district has been doing a great job. Their campaign is unexpectedly gaining positive results" one of the men around the table responded."But those groups responsible for such illegalities are well protected. What happened these days? Their protector can no longer defend them now?" another one amusingly mutters. Indeed, illegal activities are either held or well protected by high-ranking government officials, especially in the military or organizations like the Mafia. "I was not aware of any change in position among the government or news about withdrawals of support from huge organizations protecting them. They are even doing all their illegal activities in broad daylight. Under the authorities' noses. W
"Come on now, Ezzie" The small boy hiding at the post abruptly stopped and peek at his mother. "Mama, how did you know I'm here?" exasperated by his ruined plan to scare his mother, he pouted and slumped on the floor. He is so disappointed in his failure. Smiling, Lia shook her head before turning to her son. "I can hear the loud beat of your heart, buddy" she tenderly explains to the sulking boy. For a three-year-old, he is doing great with his Stepanov training, but he still has a lot to learn before he could be invincible as he dreams to be. "I can't stop my heart to beat, mama. I will be dead if that happens" incredulous, he frustratedly raves. Tenderly smiling, she stares at his sulking face. "Your excitement to scare me made your heart beat faster. You have to relax your body. You have to be one with the air. The air will divulge your presence" carefully, she explains. It's at this time of his age that a Stepanov child should master the skills to be one with the environme
"Woah!"The clamor of shouts erupted from the house and a commotion of nervous cries follows."Hahaha"A small voice's laughter resonated together with the uproar he created. It's been a while of turmoil and amusement before a small figure strutted out of the kitchen, grinning. "Eric Carlos, what have you done again?" His tiny steps halted after hearing the stern voice of his mother."Mama" quickly, he runs to her and clings to her legs before another figure appeared from behind them."Papa" with puppy eyes, he looks up to his parents and smile."Another menace, buddy?" in contrast to his mother's stern look, his father looks amused."They haven't heard me coming, Papa! I'm invincible! They were all startled when I jumped on the table!" proud of what he accomplished, he brags to his father."Eric Carlos" with a warning tone, Lia calls him."Mama, I'm getting better. Dada Lyon said I should not have footsteps and shadows. So I did, they were all surprised when I appeared, jumping fro
"Don't you fucking touch me!""Argh! Where's the fucking doctor!?"A conflicting rant came from the bleeding man who is gripping and waving his gun despite his dismal state. He needs a doctor but the gun he is waving pre-empts any doctor to approach him. The emergency room is swarmed by goons who are intimidating everyone. Aside from the armed hysterical man on the bed, the men guarding him are deliberately showing their holstered guns.It's an uproar inside the ER that even the guards are too scared to intervene. It's almost midnight and the night shift just started. Scared out of their wits, they were all nailed on their spot while gaping at the scary men."Give me a fucking doctor before I shoot all of you!" bellowing his demand, he pointed the gun he was holding at anyone.Scurrying away from the possible indiscriminate firing, everyone in the ER tries to hide while patients lay quiet on their beds, covering their heads with pillows.Doctors and nurses were afraid to attend to hi
Graduation rites. It was supposed to be just a simple celebration of the success of students in their chosen craft. However, with the wife of the famous CEO and Mafia Boss on the graduation list, the university looks like a battlefield. Not to mention the crowd of media personnel at the sides who are covering the event upon knowledge of the CEO's presence with his entire family. Fully armed security in black suits swarmed the campus while the ceremony is ongoing. Though the university staff, parents, guests, and students are all anxious about their presence, everyone is bewildered by the spectacle. It's not every day such a show happens in the university. Adding to the fact that they have the chance to have a glimpse of the four famous heirs and their equally famous parents.The entire Wright family has arrived to attend Lia's graduation ceremony together with the little man in Alek Vasili's arms. Eric Carlos. As famous personalities, every eye was on them since their entrance. It
"Will it be okay here?" she seductively asks while pulling his arm to face her. "Everything for you, my love" he mumbles, standing in front of her while she remains in her seat. "You got a go from your doctor?" he added. "Yes" trailing her index outside the bulge of his pants, she enticingly smiles.Inhaling deep, his breath becomes raggedly heavy with what she was doing. His perfect-fit pants is now rather tight on the crotch area after the monster inside reacted to her gentle ministration."It's awake, baby" with a contended smile, she whispers while winking at him."Yes, it is" he breathily replies. His eyes never left hers while she slowly unbuckle his belt. His heart is pounding hard with the anticipation of what Amelia would do. He didn't wait long after her expert hands open the package dying to be freed. Its huge size becomes prominent as it crowds the inside of the skimpy cloth covering it. "I still can't believe how was I be able to take you with this size" she mumbles
A week after the incident, Amelia Stepanov-Wright has become the household talk in the country after taking down the robbers and saving the hostages' lives.Footage of how she promptly assaulted the men has been all over the news and it earned different reactions. Most are bewildered by her skill with a gun. Like the officers, no one had expected such a frail and innocent-looking girl could pull out such mastery. Being associated with the Wrights and Petrov instantly secured her a spot in society, however, seeing her other side earned her a new and distinct reputation. The fierce wife of the Mafia Boss. Contrary to her previous status of being a stray cat, everyone now has a clear perspective of who she is. Her presence has never left unnoticed. Everybody seems to be going out of their way to interact with her. Even her met glance affects those who try to have her attention. Like a celebrity, she walks under the limelight of everyone's admiring attention."Should we set a tariff for
Vasili arrives in just walking shorts and a white V-neck t-shirt and slippers. And the first he tries to find is his wife whom he found hugging a child while rounded by her security.Since he left the mansion, he has been watching the news and he witnessed the entire negotiation. However, he has been apprehensive and preoccupied with finding his wife, which he hasn't found not until the man holding the girl was taken down. He instantly knew his wife was responsible. And he was proven right when she came out from hiding, aiming for the remaining four. With all the media people taking footage of the incident, everything was captured through the lens of every camera. The public has witnessed how a frail-looking girl has deterred the impending tragedy. Saving the life of the small girl who is on the verge of death at the hands of the criminals. And it won't be long before the populace would realize, who she is. Everyone would know, she is his wife. Nevertheless, he doesn't care. Amel
As expected, the robbers went out to the waiting police officers across the exit. Media personnel is afar together with the curious crowd. "Shit" they all mutter. One of them got hold of the cashier with the gun pointed at her side. "Please..." she quivers in fear. "Nothing will happen to you if these bastards here will just cooperate with us" the man snickers. "This is Captain Seville, let's talk" one of the officers speaks with his hands raised in the air. He is making certain the robbers know he is unarmed. "We don't need pleasantries Captain. We need a vehicle" the man jeers. "The vehicle is being prepared, it will arrive any minute" calmly, he explains. "We don't have a minute. A minute passed, also a bullet for these two here" snickering, he retorted. The crazed look in his eyes was noted by the Captain. "Don't hurt the innocent, it would be a grave mistake" calm yet firm, the officer warned. "I don't fucking care. Where's the vehicle?" he sneers before he angrily raves.
With the robbers' attention focused on the officers and how they could hide from them, Lia quietly sneaked in between the tables.Until she reached the wall separating the restroom from the main room, no one from the assailants noticed her. She moves without disturbing the air along the way. A true-blooded Stepanov, without shadow in the dark and without footprints on any ground. It's a perfect afternoon that turned out bloody. People hiding from whatever could conceal them have started to gather outside, watching the scene from the glass wall. Media people have started to arrive, getting footage through their high-resolution cameras. Peeking to find the five men hiding at the counter, she has no clear sight of them but the two small feet hanging from the man's grasp of the child. Her security remain unmoving on their spot but was ready to assist her, while Caleb remains to hug Cristy with his back facing the counter. "Get out of here or I will finish this girl first and her broth