Her Volkovs #Book 2 novel Chapter 22

Belle's POV

I went down to the kitchen to fetch water. I wipe my tears off of my face as I approach the fridge. I then poured water into a glass and slowly drink it. I feel like my knees are crumbling down so I held on tight on the center island. My tears are starting to fall again. I can't understand what's happening between me and Nikolai. Everything was fine until Artan came into the picture.

"Madame are you alright?"

It's Vasily. He entered the kitchen. He looks like he just went for a run.

I instantly wipe the tears off of my face.

"Madame..." He said while standing a few feet away from me.

"I'm fine Vasily." At this point my tears are starting to run down my face again. I don't know why but there's a flow of emotion pouring in me right now. I can't help but just cry.

Vasily inched close to me and wraps his arms around me. I dropped on his chest and instantly sob.

Vasily did not say a single word.

After several seconds Ivan came barging in the kitchen half-naked and all sweaty.

He was halted when he saw Vasily and I.

I quickly wipe the tears off of my face, remove myself from Vasily's arms and exited the kitchen.

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IVAN AND VASILY IN THEIR ROOM

Ivan: You're playing with fire bro! What if the Boss saw you with Madamme? Do you think you're still gonna be alive by tomorrow?"

Vasily: Madamme... she's...

Ivan: Fuck!!!! Whatever it is that you're thinking or feeling about Madamme, you better stop it! She's off-limits brother. We, of all people should know that!

Vasily: I fucking know!

Ivan: Good! Because it's not only your ass that's going to end if the Boss ever finds out about this. Our families brother, our Pa's and your Ma. Even if our fathers are elders of our organization, you know the Boss will not think twice to burn us all down if he finds out your screwing him over! You said it yourself. The boss is the single most brutal motherfucker you have known, it's not worth it bro!

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I decided to sleep in Alexei's room and lock myself inside. Several minutes later I see the door knob being forced open. The door was then slowly opened with a key. Alexei went inside and snuggled me directly.

"Princess, don't give up on him. Dont give up on us."

"I can't understand Nikolai, Alexei." I said while burying my face on Alexei's neck.

"My brother doesn't understand himself as well."

I looked at Alexei waiting for him to explain what he said.

"This is Nikolai's first relationship. He is new to all of these and it's driving him nuts."

I did not say a word to Alexei. I just wrap my arm around him and close my eyes. I am too tired to think right now.

"You're the only person in this world that he can't live without. He won't be able to survive without you. He will lose himself if he loses you."

I don't know why but despite what has happened tonight, I still believe in every word that Alexei said.

I can feel my thoughts are slowly drifting off. I am lulled to sleep in Alexei's warm embrace.

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I was awakened by small kisses all over my face. When I flickered my eyes, I see Alexei, half naked. He cups my breast with his right hand. I run my hand on my back hoping that Nikolai is by my side but he's not.

"What time is it Alexei?"

Alexei took his phone from the side table and checked the time.

"Almost ten a.m."

"Oh, where's Nikolai?"

"He left early." Said Alexei while kissing my neck.

"Where to?"

"Boston."

Oh my god. Memories of the woman from the picture came rushing back to me. If im not mistaken, her name is Yrina she's the daughter and an heiress of a real estate mogul in Boston.

"What is he doing there?"

"Business."

"What kind of business? Yrina Yvanislov business?"

When Alexei heard me mention her name, he halted to meet my eyes.

"I know Nikolai went to meet her at a business event the night before he pushed me away. And I also know that there was no weather disturbance to keep him from going home that night. Both of you lied to me."

Alexei's looked surprised. I then remove myself from him, gathered my hair to a messy bun and exited his room.

I took a quick shower and put on one of Yelena's dresses. I badly need to get out to breathe some air. Ivan opened the car door for me while Vasily is already in the driver's seat.

When I entered the car, Alexei is already inside waiting for me. He is wearing a white shirt and rugged jeans. He's smoking a cigar while the window on his side is open.

"You dont neeed to drop me off yourself Alexei. Let Ivan and Vasily do their job."

"Who says about dropping you off? I'm coming with you wherever you go." He said while blowing the smoke from his mouth.

"I'm going to Amy's and most probably Dylan will be there because it's his house."

"So?"

"So? You hate him."

"I despise him."

"Great! Then don't come with."

"Not a single chance."

I sat farthest from Alexei. I still can't believe that Nikolai went to Boston without even saying a word to me. And I know Alexei is covering up for him.

"We are not in speaking terms so don't talk to me like there's no problem hanging between the three of us Alexei."

"Yrina is nothing. She's just...."

"She's just what?"

"She's no one."

"Good to know. Are you gonna tell me then that Nikolai did not go there because of her?

"She's not the only reason why my brother is there."