Her Volkovs #Book 2

Belle's POV

Artan has a smirk plastered on his face as he approaches our direction. He's holding a glass of liquor in one hand and a cigar in his other hand. He then handed them to Lena as he nears us. "Ah Volkov, my brother!"

The three shook hands and embraced each other while I stood frozen, still in complete and utter surprise. I'm silently praying that this is just a bad dream.

"Artan, this is my wife Belle." Said Nikolai while wrapping his arm around my back and then clipping his fingers on my waist.

When Artan offered his hand, theres an awkward pause as everybody await my response.

As much as would want to scream and slap him many times on his face, I chose to extend my hand to him just to end the dead air lingering around.

Artan slowly kissed the back of my hand and said, "You are beautiful Mrs. Volkov."

I removed my hand from his and clutched it back to Nikolai's arm.

"Why have I not been invited to your wedding Volkov?" Asked Artan. He gazes at Nikolai but he quickly went back looking at me.

"I could not wait for any longer brother. Could you blame me?" Nikolai replied.

"Never brother, never. If I were in your shoes I would not let a second past without making her my Mrs. Artan Bogdani."

Shit. I swear my hand is itching to plant a slap on Artan's face right now. I am already struggling to hold it together. How could he manipulate this whole situation is unbelievable!

"I'm starting to think you're trying to snatch my wife right under my nose Artan." I don't know if Nikolai is being playful or serious but the tension slowly building up in the room is undeniable. "Haha! I might be. Can you blame me as well brother?" Said Artan.

Thank goodness somebody cleared his throat. It's Dardan. And he just appeared from nowhere.

"Boss, the race is about to start."

After the first race, the people in the room went back to their seats right next to the windows. I'm in the middle of Nikolai and Alexei on the sofa while Artan is sitting right across us. I'm resting my back on Nikolai's side, he wraps his arm around my back while his hand rested on my abdomen. Nikolai, Alexei and Artan are talking and drinking scotch. I on the other hand am texting and bugging Amy even if I know she's busy working.

Dardan offered my boys cigar from a wooden box with a slide opening. Nikolai looked at me first like he is asking permission from me to smoke.

"It's okay baby." I said to Nikolai while placing my hand over his thigh. He just lets out a smile in response.

My future husband has been hitting the right spots in my heart these past few hours. He really is trying to make it up to me after everything that we have been through.

"Ah so the Russian Mafia has a new boss now." Artan buts in.

"Yes, and her name is Mrs. Mary Arabella Volkov." Answered Nikolai like a proud daddy. A smile slowly formed on my face. He is so getting it tonight.

"Her name really sounds frightening. Boss Mary Arabella." Said Alexei, teasing me.

I smack him on his shoulder and whispered to his ear. "I have a gun Alexei, remember? So behave or Im gonna have to shoot."

"You are so amusing princess." Alexei chuckled and then pinches my chin.

While Alexei is being playful, tickling and teasing me, my phone vibrated. It's a text message from Artan.

"I am going to fondle your breasts and glide my tongue on your nipples. I'm going to fuck you until you scream my name."

-Artan

Oh my god. I think I'm running out of breath. I quickly deleted his message.

When I glanced at him, he is talking to Nikolai like nothing happened. Like he just did not send me one of the most disturbing messages I have ever received in my entire life. Ugh! When will this night end?

As another drag race is going on. Nikolai, Alexei and Artan are standing near the glass window drinking and smoking, they seem to be talking about something. The other men and women in the room are also standing some are sitting next to the window watching the race.

I on the other hand chose to remain seated on the sofa. Yuri and Boris are standing near Nikolai and Alexei while Alexei's men are standing next to me.

Finally, after several agonizing minutes, Amy replied to my messages.

Amy: "Shit B! Is this for real? Tell me your kidding."

B: "I wish I am."

Amy: "Omg! Artan is scary! You must tell Nikolai about this or he will keep on doing this to you until he gets what he wants. I know I told you not to tell Nikolai about Artan but things have changed, this time Nikolai has to know."

Amy's right. I am going to tell Nikolai later. I'm just so scared of how Nikolai and Alexei would react to this, knowing for a fact that they have been friends for a long time. But this has to stop or else Artan will keep on manipulating the whole situation. I am pretty sure he planned all these. I then remember the note Artan sent me. Oh god. Artan is indeed scary. I also cringe at the fact that I might actually have a hard time easing down Nikolai and Alexei again.

B: "Yes A. I'm going to tell Nikolai."

Amy: "You better B, now that we know who Artan really is, I can just imagine what he is capable of. He's not just an ordinary rich man. He's the effin Albanian Mob Boss! He's exactly like your boyfriend!" I feel like a lump in my throat is forming in my throat and slowly suffocating me.

"Princess...."

Alexei suddenly sits next to me, wraps his arm around my waist and looked me in the eyes.

"Is there something wrong?" He asked.

"Nothing Alexei. I just need to talk to you and Nikolai later when we get home."

"If it's about you, you must tell me now princess."

I can't tell him now. I don't know how will he react if I tell him now."Later, Alexei...promise I'll tell you both later."

Alexei held my hand and kisses the bracelet he gave me. I can see from the corner of my eye that Lena and another woman in a gown are looking in our direction. I swear that woman has some serious problem.

Nikolai then approached us and sits on my other side. He then kisses me on my lips. I feel like I'm turning crimson already. These two don't have qualms in showing their affection even if we are practically surrounded by their men and Artan's people.

"Are you okay baby?" Asked Nikolai while he held my other hand.

"Yes, Nikolai." I squeezed his hand. Lena and another girl looked at us like they are looking at some kind of a scandalous event.

"Uh, I need to go to the privy Nikolai."

"Do you want me to come with you?" Said Nikolai while whispering in my ear. I feel like chills are running through my body. "No Nikolai, Ill be fine."

He then signals Boris to come with me. Yup it's offical Boris is my pee buddy.

As I stood up and walk towards the door, I see Dardan approaching my direction.

"Hello Mrs. Volkov, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Uh, nothing.. I'm just going to the privy."

"Oh, well let me show you the way."

"No it's okay, we will just find our way."

"I insist Mrs. Volkov."

Dardan walked ahead of me and Boris. We went towards the door at the end of the hallway.

"To the right is the privy Mrs. Volkov." Said Dardan.

I gave Dardan a faint smile. How he manages to have a poker face despite knowing and most probably having a hand in all the madness of his boss is unbelievable.

Boris and Dardan waited for me outside the room. As I enter the room, only a dim light from a lamp on top of the small table right next to one of the leather chairs is on. I can see to the right a door perhaps the one Dardan is talking about.

As I enter the privy, there are two small lamps mounted on the wall to the right. They give out dim lighting in the elegantly designed comfort room. I then closed the door and approached the mirror near the small lamps.

I inspected myself in front of the mirror. I took a deep breath and then run my fingers through my hair.

I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest when all of a sudden, I see Artan's reflection appear from behind. Oh my god! Where did he come from? How did he go past Boris? Has he been here all along?☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐