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“What put such a beautiful smile on your face, solnishko?”
“Ms. Jackson requested your bodyguards escort her to Bingo so she could show them off to her friends. Think they’d be down? I feel like Ivan is going to jump at this chance,” I said as I cleaned up the first aid kit on the counter and put everything back in its place.
He walked to the kitchen to stand beside me, his face scrunched in thought. “You know, I could order him to do it.”
“Oh, that’s just plain mean. I love it,” I said, smiling broadly up at him.
“I love your smile,” he said, twirling a curl around his finger as he scanned my face. That twinkle was back in his deep blue eyes. I felt myself blush and looked down at what I was doing. I felt his arm around my shoulders. He leaned down and kissed my cheek. “You don’t have to hide from me,” he said quietly as he handed me the roll of bandage tape.
I peeked up at him underneath my lashes, his gaze intently on me, as always. “It’s just …” I stammered, not really knowing what to say. I opened my mouth to speak, but ended up shutting it again.
He reached for my chin and lifted my face, so I was looking at him. He smiled sweetly at me and leaned down to press his lips to mine. Just as our lips met, we heard the door opening. I stepped back, not sure I wanted anyone to catch us kissing just yet. He laughed at my nervousness and grabbed my hands, wrapping them around his waist. I hid my face in his chest, inhaling his scent.
“We’re ready, Boss,” Viktor said. Adrik didn’t let me go, but I felt him nod his head. He sighed and ran his hand up my back.
“Let’s go. Ivan’s date awaits,” he said.
I just laughed. Viktor was still in the doorway, but didn’t hear Adrik.
“Viktor? What are your thoughts on Bingo?” I said as we all walked out the door.
Chapter Seven
Sephie
Ms. Jackson was in the back seat with me and Adrik. Viktor was driving while Andrei was in the passenger seat. We were following the other SUV with Ivan, Misha, and Stephen. You would’ve thought it was Ms. Jackson’s birthday she was so excited.
“I haven’t been this close to this many fine-looking gentlemen since I was in my twenties,” she whispered to me. “I knew you were special, girl, but what did you do to deserve this many handsome men at your beck and call?”
I laughed. “I don’t think they’re exactly at my beck and call, Ms. Jackson.”
Adrik cleared his throat beside me. I looked at him in shock. He smiled at me. “Whatever you need, solnishko. You say the word.”
“Did you just call her solnishko?” Ms. Jackson asked, leaning forward so she could see Adrik.
“Da. You know Russian?”
“Enough,” she sat back. She hooked her arm through mine and patted my hand. “Yep. Special, special girl,” she said quietly. I glanced at her face. She had the look of someone who was reliving her past, so I decided against asking any further questions. I felt Adrik take my other hand and lace his fingers through mine. He gently squeezed my hand.
I closed my eyes, enjoying the moment of peace I felt whenever Adrik was around. I hadn’t known him for very long, but I felt things I’d never felt whenever he was around. I tried not to think about it too much. It was unconventional to say the least. It felt like he quieted my storms. Like he was holding my hand as I was fumbling through the darkness, keeping me steady. All I knew is that I didn’t want it to end just yet.
I felt the SUV stop and heard Viktor put it in park. Ms. Jackson made a move to open her door, but Andrei stopped her. “Not yet, Ms. Jackson. Give us moment.”
“Honey, I’ll give you as long as you want, as long as I can look at you while you’re doing whatever it is you’re about to do.”
Viktor caught my eye in the rearview mirror. He was trying so hard not to laugh. Poor Andrei’s face was as red as my hair. He could not get out of the vehicle fast enough.
“Lord, I hate for him to leave, but I love to watch him go.”
I was laughing uncontrollably beside her. Even Adrik was laughing.
“Bingo might be in Andrei’s future, as well as Ivan’s,” Adrik said, trying to catch his breath.
“I could think of other activities that would be a whole lot more fun than Bingo,” Ms. Jackson mumbled, loud enough that only I could hear.
“Ms. Jackson, I never knew you had this side to you!”
“Well, child, you never had this much eye candy around you before.”
