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I am so preoccupied I don’t give where we are much thought until Lilli gasps, “What the fuck is this?”
“Language, baby.” I say on auto and as I glance up, I see my family’s private jet waiting on the tarmac.
“An aircraft.” I state the obvious, but even I know this isn’t an ordinary aircraft. Like everything the Romanovs do, it’s over the top luxury and the huge Airbus is nothing like the ones on the private airfield nearby. No, we are accommodated at the international airport and Lilli is struck dumb as our cars move through the electronic gates, bypassing the usual security and roll to a stop at the foot of the plane.
“Mikhail.” Her voice is breathless, almost awestruck and I take a moment to see things through Lilli’s eyes. This is a world she knows nothing about. I doubt she’s even been on a plane at all and now she is about to take a trip on the ultimate one.
We have just taken delivery of this amazing aircraft. It replaced the more conservative one we had a few months ago which has now been reduced to our spare.
The doors open and I help Lilli out and she gazes up at the black painted aircraft with our family crest emblazoned in gold on the tail and side. A black carpet stretches along the tarmac and the aircraft positively glows in the sunlight.
“Come.” I take her hand and start up the stairs and as we reach the top, she says under her breath, “You are such a pretentious asshole, Mikhail. I’m just surprised it’s not painted purple.”
It makes me chuckle softly. Why did I know she would hate this?
As we head inside, her hand curls around mine as she walks into what appears to be a hotel lobby.
“Is this normal?” She asks as she glances around and then laughs softly. “What am I saying? Nothing about you is normal.”
The black carpet that is interspersed with gold, stretches around us where my flight attendants are waiting to settle us on board. There are four of them in this cabin and four in the one further back that my staff enjoys.
Luxury is the main requirement in this space and that continues right to the rear of the aircraft. Only the family and our closest assistants travel up here, and Damien and Katerina will undoubtedly take advantage of that and grab some rest.
I usually work on the flight, and this will be no exception but first I must show Lilli exactly what she has stepped into because this is now her world for as long as she wants it to be. The attendant smiles and offers us both a glass of champagne and I smile my thanks but wave it away. “Vodka for me and water for my guest.”
She nods respectfully and Lilli whispers, “How long is the flight?”
I nod toward the cabin behind this one. As we head through to the informal areas where large comfortable seats are placed at intervals, I drop into one of them and stretch out before answering her question.
“Nine hours.”
“Thank God.”
She sighs and I say with interest. “Why?”
“Because I want to make the most of this. I’m guessing not many people travel this way.”
“You guess right.”
I point to the neighboring aircraft of an international carrier. “They will not enjoy the same luxury. On here there are fully equipped bedrooms, bathrooms, and a gym area. Dining suites and even a spa. Offices, a library, and a movie theater. You will not be bored.”
“Do you offer vacations? This place is like a spa break.”
It makes me laugh. “That can be arranged.”
I point to Katerina. “If you like, Katerina will style your hair, do your nails, or anything women usually like. She has many talents and enjoys that side of thing.”
“No thanks.” Lilli shivers and it makes me smile.
“Get used to her, Lilli. She is here to serve you.”
“Have you told her that?” Lilli raises her eyes. “I’m sorry, Mikhail, but that woman scares the shit out of me.”
“You’ll get used to her quicker than you think because she is your new personal trainer. You will be trained in the art of fighting and fitness, and she is the best person for the job.”
“Fuck no!”
Her anger is standing center stage in her eyes, and I shake my head, a warning in my voice.
