The atmosphere cleared and the cold returned to Ivan's body. He shivered a little, he was putting on only his trousers now.He remembered that he came into the room to get a warm bath and he went straight into the bathroom.After a warm bath, he returned to the bedroom and went straight to his wardrobe to throw on something nice and thick to wear to protect him from the cold as the water droplets on his body were starting to turn to cold droplets. After dressing himself warmly, he went down the stairs and joined them at the table for breakfast. Romeo ushered him over to his side and told him to sit down next to him. Ivan managed a smile as he sat down next to Romeo.“Dad told us he already told you about the winter tradition and I get to teach you how to use a weapon. He didn't tell me the weapon you chose to use.” Romeo said to him. “Tell me bro, what weapon caught your eyes?”“A gun.” Ivan plainly. “A… a gun! Wow! Bro you really are meant to be a part of the Mafia family.” Romeo
Rainy days they said wouldn't last forever. A day would come when the sun would be up and shining again. Nobody knew how long it would take for the sun to come up, if it was possible to endure those rainy days until it was over, but they knew it wouldn't last forever. So all they said was, “hang in there and let the storm pass over. Everything will be fine… eventually.” Janet had never known the meaning of the saying literally, she used them to console a few friends going through some hardships but she never believed she would have to use such a saying on herself. She was always the strong one amongst her friends and family so she was always the one for them to rely on.But if she ever told them she also needed to rely on someone, it would make her weak and she would no longer be the number one person they would go to when they needed a comforting shoulder. So she always faced her own problems on her own. No matter how hard, she would find a way to decipher the codes. She always
Madam Rita returned into the kitchen to carry out her young mistress’ order before she was done with her bath.She decided to make some bacon with the eggs and she served it with a little peas as well.The black coffee was making a spiral in the middle as Madam Rita turned it with a spoon for some reason. Lost in her thoughts, she hadn't realized what she was doing. Janet walked down the stairs dressed freshly in a faded blue skinny jeans and a white and blue striped slightly oversized shirt. Her small purse hung down from her shoulder with a fair white that matched the color of her canvas and the stairs barely gave way to a creak as she climbed down on them. She let her long brown hair fall over her shoulders in a stylishly casual way and she had painted her lips red. A tomato red to be precise. A color that went perfectly well with her white fair skin. A golden ball shaped earring dropped down and dangled from her ear with a pendant of the same resemblance almost in the middle
Janet and Vienna didn't say a word to each other again and Janet just tried on her dress and then left after the boutique owner forced her to try on her wedding. She didn't go home like she had said until evening came and it was time to go and see her husband to be. She intentionally went home a little late so she didn't have to engage in small talks with Madam Rita. She wasn't angry at the woman but just didn't know how to apologize to her yet so she would just avoid her until night. After the dinner, she would have enough courage to talk to her by then and she would be able to apologize to her then. It was so easy, the woman didn't want to eat cake so there was no need to force her. She knew she had always been like that, she didn't even taste from her birthday cakes or any of their birthday cakes . Yet nobody questioned her or tried to force her because they knew it was how she was so she ought to just let her do as she pleased. Her chauffeur arrived at exactly five thirty t
The air suddenly became stuffy as Ivan stared at both of them. Thankfully, he had called her over to explain the situation of things but he still felt awkward being seen with another woman in such a situation. He only told her his aunt had brought him a wife. “Janet Banks?” Vienna asked with an arched brow. “Vienna Fawn?” Janet rose from her chair as she called out Vienna's name. Her eyes traveled back to Ivan but then at Alfred. “What is going on here?” Both Vienna and Janet asked at the same time but at different people. Janet asked Alfred while Vienna asked Ivan. Ivan rose to his feet. “Vienna, please join us. Janet, I believe you should understand what's going on. I only just remembered where I know you from. I think we met this morning, I told you that I was getting married when we did, remember?” “So you… you are the hidden heir of Wayne???” She asked surprisedly. Her little finger pointed at Ivan.“Yes I am. And you are the daughter of the Banks conglomerate family? Mafi
The room was silent for a while and it was uncomfortably deafening to Ivan. He made to speak but Alfred stopped him and silently shook his head. Meaning, Ivan should make no hasty decisions. Ivan fought the urge to disobey Alfred and just remained where he was for the time being. “I'm saying… your nephew is not worth marrying into my family. I have only met him once today and he has tried to trick me and also insulted my family. How am I to overlook something that is obviously not so minor?” Janet went on with her explanation.Ms. Wayne was very surprised to hear the words that left her mouth. Impossible! She knew Ivan and she was very sure he would never do something as terrible as that. But she wouldn't blindly support her nephew, she was not the kind of woman to do that. She had to set things right with the Banks family, she could never let the heir walk out of her nephew's home while in such a terrible mood. “Ms. Banks, firstly, let me apologize to you.” Ms. Wayne bent almost
The atmosphere seemed to cease to flow with oxygen but tensity now. Two beautiful sets of eyes stared at Ivan but his was only on one woman.Janet, at first, told herself she was going nowhere, not after the way he tried to command her, but she wanted to hear from the horse's mouth what he had to say so she decided to go with him.“Please keep my party going.” She said to Ms. Wayne who responded with a smile and a partial nod. More of a bow to send the young lady going. Janet tried to stand up on her own two feet but suddenly felt a wave of breeze blow past her and she almost lost her balance. Ms. Wayne immediately supported her before she fell and Janet gave a soft chuckle. “I must have had way too much to drink.” Ms. Wayne nodded her head, though a little concerned for the clumsy girl. Ivan rolled his eyes as he sent his hand into the depth of his pocket. So she was a drunkard, he thought to himself. She managed to rise to her feet the second time and emptied her glass at one g
The air around her seemed to stop, her breathing became slower and the butterflies turned into zombies eating her up from the inside. What is wrong with me? She asked herself while placing a hand on her stomach. ‘I'm not hungry. I already ate so much inside so why do I feel this way?’ She panted heavily, feeling like she had just run a marathon and her legs became wobbly. She even needed to rest on her knees to keep herself up.“Ms Banks? Are you alright? Are you feeeeelllllliiiiinnnggg ooookkkkaaaayyyy?” His words suddenly began to slow down in her ears. She looked up at him while trying to breathe and she didn't know which was him from the three blurry visions she could see. She couldn't tell him apart from her hallucinations. She saw his mouth moving but didn't even hear what he was saying anymore. What is going on with me? She cried on the inside while trying to hold herself up. Ivan looked at her with so much worry glinting in his eyes as he placed his hand on her back and