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Eight
LENNON
Istare out the window, lost in my thoughts. I should tell him about the man I saw. I know it’s not one of his men. And there’s the phone calls too, but I don’t. I keep them all to myself and pray this will go away.
“We are going to be out and about on our dates. I want everyone to know you are mine,” Dmitri says in a determined voice, breaking me from my thoughts. He is watching the road, and I turn to look at him.
I’ve missed him over the last couple of weeks. I missed how he makes me feel complete, but my father told me that I couldn’t see him if I wanted to keep my job as the director. I would hate to lose Clare’s House. I’ve given every part of me to it, and it means more to me than anything except my family. I know it backwards and forwards. I can run it better than anyone else they hire.
I listen to the soft modern jazz playing on the stereo and it soothes me. It makes me realize how much I’ve missed him. He reaches across the console and rests his hand on my thigh. I look out the windshield. It reminds me of the last time we were together when he fucked me on the very hood I’m staring at.
He pulls up to the restaurant where I know his office is located above. I’ve never eaten here before and I’ve wanted to. I’ve tried some of the foods with Sparrow when I was spending time with her before the kidnapping. I regret that I haven’t spent much time with her lately. She’s called me and we’ve talked on the phone, but I didn’t want to bring any more danger to her than I already had.
I wait for Dmitri to open my door and help me out of the car. He takes my hand and laces our fingers together when I’m out. The restaurant door is opened, and we step inside. The place is grand and over the top with white draped tables. Everyone is dressed nicely or in suits. I’m not under or overdressed to be here. Which calms me a little bit.
We are directed to a round booth, and Dmitri has me slide in first and then slides in directly next to me, crowding me. The feelings of protection and need consume me. I smile up at him and he smiles down at me. His hair is a bit longer, but he’s clean-shaven.
“May I order for us? I want you to try some of my favorite foods.”
“Yes, please.” I love that he wants to take care of me and share his culture with me.
After he orders and there are drinks left for us, he turns in the booth to look at me. He reaches out and touches my neck, dragging his finger down it slowly. It causes my body to shiver, and I hold in the moan.
“I’ve missed you,kukla.” His voice is gruff, and I can tell he’s holding himself back. “I don’t like that it’s only been two weeks and I can tell you’ve lost weight. I want you to know that I’m not going to let you run from me anymore.”
“I’ve missed you too.” I don’t address the rest of what he said because I can’t confirm or deny any of it.
“Tell me what else is going on.” He wraps one arm across my shoulders and rests his other hand on my knee under the table.
“I’ve got all the work-home apartments rented out. I’m getting some extra funding to have another counselor on staff.”
“That sounds amazing,kukla. I’m proud of you.” My chest swells with pride. I love that he’s interested in my life. “What else?”
“I’ve been going to yoga classes in one of the storefronts. I’m liking it.” I lean into him and lower my voice. “Also, my period started, so you don’t have to worry.”
He stills and leans down. “I’m not happy about that last part, but it just means I need to try harder.”
My breath comes out in a whoosh. He’s serious. I can’t believe it. I’m shocked. The more I think of it though, I would love to be pregnant with his baby too. It means I’d always have a part of him when he does finally stop chasing after me. My father said I was just a passing fancy for Dmitri, and it scares me that it’s true because he wasn’t coming around. But then the flowers started. Now that I know he isn’t sending them, it makes me wonder if my father was right. Except here he is with me in this beautiful restaurant.
Our food is brought out in several dishes, and Dmitri makes me up a plate. I love all of it. The rice stuffed chicken thighs are tender and one of my favorites, but the Napoleon cake is the best.
When we finish dinner, he takes me through the kitchen and then to a door next to the large walk-in and into the Russian Cardroom, where he watches me play a couple hands of blackjack. I’ve never been in a place like this, and it isn’t what I thought at all. It’s elegant, decorated in red and gold, with beautiful golden chandeliers that hang over each table giving off soft glows. The people at the tables are dressed nicely. It’s not like what Brett looked like with unkept hair and looking like he’d been there for days without sleeping. There are several poker tables, slot machines, and a couple of blackjack tables set up.
We are sitting here with his arm around me, his finger stroking my arm, sending tingles down it.
“Mr. Volkov, there is an issue.” The pit boss interrupts us.
Dmitri leans into me and kisses my lips softly before he stands. “I’ll be back shortly,kukla. Please don’t move from here.” He points to the table, and I nod, knowing he’s only saying this to protect me.
“May I go to the bar and get a drink when I’m done?” I point to the bar.
“With him.” He points to the side where a man dressed in an all-black suit is standing. I didn’t notice him earlier.
“Thank you.” I smile at him, and he moves away, talking with the pit boss. I watch his long legs and toned ass. I can’t wait until he takes me home. I’m going to jump his bones.
“You know, I slept with him just last night,” a woman says in a sultry voice as she sits down. She’s in a slinky black bodycon dress. The top is more of a negligee and the sides are see-through lace. It’s so low in the front, her nipples are almost exposed. If she bends over, you’ll see her vajayjay. I smile at her and shake my head as I turn back to the table.
“Did you not hear me? He’s mine. I’ve been with him for a while now. I don’t share.” Her voice has a twinge of something to it.
