Her Volkovs #Book 1 novel Chapter 33

Belle's POV

Amy and I are staring at the rectangular box delivered by one of Alexei's men. It as a red ribbon wrapped around it.

"I heard what Alexei said. Nikolai and Alexei are bad news B. Look at what happened to you from the moment those two entered the picture. Your life has turned upside down."

Amy's right, my life has indeed turned upside down, but Nikolai gave me such happiness that I have never felt before. And now that I know that he really loves me, that he only did it because he's just protecting me, I'm willing to give it another try.

"You have seen me miserable without him. This is now my chance to fight for Nikolai."

"And if you work it out with him tonight, what's next B? Can you introduce him to your parents? Do you think General Galves will just allow his only child and daughter to be with the Mafia Boss? And let's say that you miraculously hurdled your father's approval. What's next? Do you believe that you will have a normal life with Nikolai? You know that's not going to happen because Nikolai is not normal. His world is different from us."

I feel like my heart is being crushed. I don't know how to respond to Amy.

"B, I'm your bestfriend I'm just setting out the reality. I don't want to see you all devastated and heartbroken again. Don't get me wrong, I am all for your happiness. Whatever your decision will be, I'll be here for you, just please think about everything first."

If I were in Amy's position I would do and say exactly the same for her. Amy looks at me like she's happy yet worried at the same time.

"I love him."

"So it seems like you have made up your mind. What are we waiting for? Let's open this, my hands have been itching to know what's in this box."

We untied the red ribbon together and removed the box cover. Our eyes widened and our lips parted when we saw one of the most beautiful and sparkly red long gown ever. Amy took it from the box and held it high to have a full view. Oh wow, Alexei's taste is impeccable.

I hear Amy gasped in awe. "Omg B.. this is so...so.. you. That Alexei guy is really impressive."

"Will it fit me?" Amy then inspects the gown and looks at my boobs.

"Well, there's one way to find out."

Amy slowly helped me wear the gown. I have my back on the mirror so only Amy could see my overall look. Surprisingly, it fits me perfectly. Well, Alexei is unbelievably creepy for knowing my exact size.

"So?"

Amy's lips are still parted. Her eyes are glittering like stars in the night sky.

"Omg B! You look stunning! Turn around! Look at yourself in the mirror."

When I slowly turn towards the mirror, my lips also parted in awe. Oh god, this dress is indeed stunning! It's a red and sparkly trumpet cut long gown with laced long sleeves. Its form fitting design puts emphasis on my curves.

"Now sit, let's do your make up." Amy said excitedly, pushing me towards the chair in front of the mirror. She has always been the expert when it comes to make up.

After so many minutes, Amy was done doing her wonders.

"I love you A." I said while she's in the middle of spraying something on my face.

"I love you B, but this isn't for free so your love is good but I need cash." She signals money on her hand.

"Okay, might you want to recall that I am apparently six hundred thousand dollars richer, so yeah I can pay you with Mafia money."

We both giggled to the harsh reality.

"Might you want to recall also that you will be in bed with the Russian Mafia both literally and figuratively the moment you exit the house and get in that black SUV parked outside." Amy retorted. There's this moment of silence between the two of us. Amy's right, the moment I step out of the door, It's never going to be the same for me anymore.

I can sense that Amy regretted saying those words to me. She then quickly changes the topic.

"Despite your decision, I'm one proud momma. You see, you are brave or stupid enough to choose love over everything. Like Romeo and Juliet and Phantom of the Opera, it's a storybook fairy tale kind of love B."

"But those stories ended up in tragedy A."

"True, but you're story is just starting. It's still up to you and Nikolai if you two want to have a happy ending."

That actually makes a lot of sense. Nikolai and I will decide if we want our story to end up in a tragedy or a happily ever after. And I will make sure it's the latter.

"What would I do without you A?"