Her Volkovs #Book 4

Chapter 36

Belle's POV

I did not want to interrupt them and so I just walked out of the cabin. I know how important Yelena's memories are to both Nikolai and Alexei. Perhaps they just need time alone with her especially with all the things going on in New York. They miss her. She's Nikolai's only blood-related sibling and Alexei's ex-fiance'. They think it was their fault that she died tragically, the reason why until now, they both could not move on.

Yelena kissed her brother on his lips. And then Nikolai said this one particular word that registered in my mind so clearly because it was spoken with so much love and affection-- 'Malyshka'.

When I saw how the word rolled out of Nikolai's mouth like she's his everything, I just looked away and went out of the cabin because I did not want to overthink things. We have been on this road before with Alexei. It almost ruined us to a point that I honestly believed that we could not recover from it. I will not make the same mistake again.

There is nothing that I should be worried about. Whatever memories they are watching right now, I am sure it's because they miss her and nothing more. I despise myself for even thinking these thoughts in my head.

My heart skipped a beat when I felt someone touch my arm.

"Hey." Said Nikolai, he looked me in the eye with a confused expression. "Are you okay?"

"Uhm. Yes."

"You flinched to my touch. What's going on?"

"You startled me Nikolai. You should be thankful I just flinched." I retorted in a futile attempt to lighten up the mood.

"Are you sure?" Said Alexei while cupping my face with his palm.

They are both looking at me worriedly. I had to compose myself fast. "It's just this man who sells milkshake from the state fair. He got me so riled up."

"I see." Said Nikolai, signaling Andrey to come to him and I think I know why. Geez.

"No, Nikolai. It was nothing really, I got my milkshake so no worries. How's New York?"

He looks at me so unconvinced, obviously noticing my attempt to change the topic. He gazes at Alexei who is now talking to Andrey from not too far. I did not even follow the way they looked at each other because I am afraid they might see through me.

I just stared at the blanket of pine trees covering the mountains in the background of the lake. Fog is starting to crawl over the surface of the water as the sun starts to set. It is such a beautiful view but such an ominous atmosphere.

Nikolai slowly pulled me to him. I just closed my eyes as he kisses my forehead.

"Uhm, when do you think we can go back to the city?"

"You want to go back home? You don't like it here anymore?" He asks so gently like he's talking to a little girl.

"It's beautiful here Nikolai, it's just that-"

Yelena has memories here and I don't have a chance in hell competing against her for yours and Alexei's time even if she's only just a memory.

His phone vibrated and so I had the chance to think of an excuse, "Nikolai you should answer that. It must be important."

"There's nothing more important than you. Now tell me what do you want?"

Andrey cleared his throat as if getting his Boss' attention which Nikolai obviously did not appreciate. My husband was about to snap but I eased him down. "It's okay Nikolai. Go. We will talk later."

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Nikolai: This better be so fucking important.

Andrey: The Germans want to make a deal.

Nikolai: They tried to kill my wife. The only deal I am willing to take is their heads rolling one by one.

Andrey: It's Victoria who wants to talk and make a deal. Safe passage for the Otto brothers back to Germany in exchange for the information as to Sergey Yvanislov's location.

Nikolai: (Looks at Alexei)

Alexei: The Germans are already on their knees. They have been cut off from the Conglomerate and no one in the underground world will dare lift a finger to help them. They are desperate, they know they have nowhere else to go.

Andrey: Boss, Otto's brothers are just kids.

Nikolai: (Narrows his eyes on Andrey) And how old are my babies when they tried to kill them?

Andrey: (Stayed silent.)

are not even born when they wanted them dead. If Belle suffocated

them.) What's

Make that bitch speak and kill

the wife?

wants to

fine. I don't like leaving her here

in the

take

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Belle's POV

helicopter is already waiting. It is larger than the others that we have. It's shiny, jet black and has the usual gold monogram V on it. Its interior is customized with

talking to someone from one of the SUVs while Alexei is making sure my seatbelt is safely

to whom

crossing one leg to the

I feel like I'm turning crimson. He always has this effect on me and it's seriously driving me crazy. How could this man be

love with him. He

lips slightly pulled to the side. "You're

of

hot." I meant feeling hot like literally heating from the chest up but my reply

He retorted while taking

there is no winning against him. I just shook my head and adjusted my bum on

three of us are together in our own

am not fond of heights. Alexei then ticked something from the tablet which darkened the window tint even more making it

noticed Dimiboy's wounded arm while Boris does not have a single scratch. I miss these two even just a few days of not seeing them.

the other golf cart instead since it's just a few minutes' ride to the mansion. I told my husband that I miss the two and so he agreed after signaling them about something I

is basically cramped by the big man alone and so I sat behind him facing the other golf cart where Nikolai,

basically make sure that I don't fall off which is ridiculous by

night?" I asked teasingly. I can see that he's got a

cooler

like MIB hunting for aliens."

me or else--" He said while trying to dodge my

I giggled, "Or else?"

going to kiss

escaped my mouth, "You would not dare." I know he wouldn't. Nikolai and Alexei are literally in

Is the only retort he could

I got misty eyes. "Dmitri I have missed you and

Madame. It's boring when you're not here.

just shook my

I'm trying my best to hold my hair together but for some reason, some strands would land on his face and most of the time

arrived in the mansion, I instantly hopped on Boris' back so I can piggyback ride. I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered

just grumbles his reply as usual. I kissed him on his cheek which the men left in the mansion instantly took notice. Boris looked at

grand foyer and saw batches of red daisies and baby's breath beautifully arranged. There are people busy making the flower arrangements

Nikolai and Alexei earlier not to have preparations like this. I want my birthday to be simple. Just dinner with the people that I love would be

a very special

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am 27 years old. I kissed Nikolai and Alexei on their lips and prayed. I prayed and thanked God for

awake at this time in Palawi but to no avail. I cannot reach them, perhaps they are busy. Just when I was going back to sleep I got a call from my

she sang happy birthday both in our

"Thank you A."

you're up early. How's the birthday girl in the middle of the

good. Still overprotected. You know how

eating? You can't have another allergic episode or your babies will go swimming outside your vagina on their own. And you know I am not even being

I have to be very careful now. I am just lucky I was able to survive that night. If we lose our baby, I don't know what

any

Matushka is here as well. All I know is that we

back in your

"Just last night."

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