chapter 286
awake for a while, Finn looked at the beautiful woman sleeping in the crook of his arm. It had all started with an agreement of submission between them, but he wanted it to be more than that from now on, he wanted her to be more than a submissive to him, and for that to happen, he had to get moving to make things right as quickly as possible. he kissed her temple and left the bed. He hadn’t seen Vlad the day before he went to bed, and that wasn’t good at all, so he had to go and see him. When he got to the bedroom door, he heard him talking to Gina. He hadn’t even looked at the clock when he got up, and it looked like he’d been asleep for a long time, since they’d gone to bed so late. Vlad ran over to him and hurried to take him in. He’d thought he might be sulking, but it was always nice of him to understand that he and his aunt needed to be alone at times.
-Did you sleep well, big boy?
-You were the first to sleep with Elena when she came home, so it’s my turn today. I didn’t have any nightmares this time, but I’m not sure I won’t tonight.
Finn didn’t remember saying he was going to share the nights with him over who slept with Elena and who didn’t, and besides, he needed her more. He didn’t say anything, so as not to upset him so early in the morning. Finn was willing to stay with him, but he’d had two days off work because of his worry, so he had to make up for all that work.
-I can’t be with you this morning, Vlad. I’ll still be in my office in case of an emergency. As soon as she wakes up, she’ll come and see you.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
-It’s okay; one day, I’ll be a bigger boy too, and you’ll teach me how to work all day long.
Finn nodded and smiled. Of course he was going to teach him how to work all day long, because he didn’t want that man to leave him anymore. he left his room and once in his own, he saw Elena who had straightened up and was looking around the room as if she didn’t believe it. He sat down on the edge of the bed as she looked at him, frowning. She was so beautiful like that and if only he hadn’t promised Vlad that his aunt would find him when he woke up, he’d be playing the same game again. he drew her into his arms, dropping the quilt that hid his chest. feeling her nipples pressed against his chest didn’t help, so he growled like a beast in the throes of war. this war was real and legitimate, and he was fighting against the destructive desire that arose every time he laid eyes on this beautiful creature. when he heard the giggle of the young woman in his arms, he gently pushed her away, looking at her to see what was going on. she said nothing and pressed her lips to his. a beautiful morning following a beautiful day was about to begin, and he knew he was going to enjoy it.
-We’re not going to do anything Finn. I’m sure my little baby is waiting for me right now and besides, I neglected him yesterday, but I shouldn’t have. I’m going to have to take a shower.
-No, it’s just Elena. I thought I was also on your list of babies and that I was the first, but now you’ve broken my heart completely, you know that? yes, you’ve broken my heart and it hurts, so much that I don’t even know how I’m going to spend another second on this earth of the living,” he said theatrically.
Elena smiled at him and left the bed without putting anything on her body to hide her dignity. She knew she was provoking a wild beast who’d certainly not waited to show up in the shower, but for that to happen, he’d have to bust down the door again, but if it wasn’t doing it that was a problem for him. when she finished a few minutes later, she got dressed and when she went into the bedroom, Finn wasn’t there. she understood that he needed to work and it was time for her to go and apologize to her nephew. when she got to the bedroom door, he wasn’t there. she even searched his bathroom and dressing room but didn’t see him. She knew she shouldn’t be afraid, because Finn had been tightening security at the manor for some time now, but that wasn’t enough for her. There was one last place to look for him, and that was in the kitchen alongside Gina. She walked briskly towards this part of the manor and once outside the door, she heard him talking to Gina, who was teaching him some recipes and it was always good to see him in the company of people who loved him. he’d already forgotten his parents, as he didn’t mention them at all.
-Hello big boy. Did you sleep well?
-Oh yes, Elena, and by the way, I told Finn that tonight you’d be sleeping with me. He didn’t say anything, but I think we’ll be able to negotiate between men, don’t you?
Elena frowned as she looked at Gina, who let her know that she hadn’t said anything about that word. This kid had grown up so much after only a few days in Finn’s house, and she could already imagine how big a man he was going to be in just a few days.
-What? That’s what Finn said to a man last time, so I just understood that for two people to agree on anything, you have to negotiate well, and the one who negotiates well wins, that’s all. Can we go and watch TV in the living room, please?
Elena nodded and held out her hand for him to take, but Vlad ignored her and shoved his hands into the pockets of his jeans. She was seeing a Finn in this kid, the man she’d met on the first day she went to work for his company. Once in the living room, Finn’s men were looking at the paper and she didn’t think that was what Vlad would want to see. She wanted to suggest that he go into another room, but he sat down as if nothing had happened and Elena did the same. After all, she had decided to spend the morning with him, and for this to work, she had to bend to his will. After a moment, she didn’t believe she was dreaming when she saw what the journalist was saying, and yet it was true. she couldn’t understand what had happened at all.
-this morning, at around four o’clock, neighbors were able to identify the body of someone who also lived in their building, who had been coldly murdered with no time to fight. we still don’t know what name to put on this barbaric practice that has finally taken a man’s life. it was Paolo Fiodora, who had died last night after being shot three times in the stomach, heart and head.
Elena began to scream in disbelief; she’d almost forgotten that Vlad had been in the living room too and had been watching the news. She didn’t want to believe what was happening, Paolo couldn’t die like that when she was hoping he’d come to his senses and be a good father to her son again. when he got up and ran out of the living room, she couldn’t make any move to catch up with him, it was just as hard for him in the end. when she felt strong arms squeezing her shoulders, she let go because she knew it was Finn and he’d certainly heard that. she didn’t hate her cousin as she said no, she was just angry with him for what he was doing and would have done anything for him to still be alive.
-I know it’s painful but I’m here, my love, I’m here for you. Whoever did this will have to pay the consequences, I promise.
-we’ll have to go and see Vlad Finn. i can’t see him like this when he needs to be consoled. go and see him and i’ll stay here. please calm him down and reassure him. he’s not well and i don’t want him to feel bad about life. i don’t want him to hate life.
-I’ll do everything in my power to make him understand all this, Elena, but I’d like you to calm down too. I don’t want to see you like this, please.
When he arrived in the bedroom, he expected to see Vlad sobbing, but he didn’t, and to say that he clearly understood would be wrong. He didn’t believe that this kid had become so hardened as not to cry after such news.
-I know that you’re hurting, son, and I know that this pain is legitimate. you’re holding back on expressing your pain, but you shouldn’t. losing a loved one is difficult to overcome, but I’d just like to tell you that no matter what happens today or tomorrow, I’ll never give up on you. I’ll do everything I can to make sure you’re happy with me and without me. I’ll always look after you.
-Dad wasn’t the same and maybe it’s not necessarily the one who did it who’s evil. maybe he also hurt someone and that person took revenge. I’d just like to make sure that person doesn’t take revenge on me and Elena too.
-I’m here to promise you that I’ll look after you and no one will harm you, I give you my word. It doesn’t matter who did it, that person will pay the ultimate price.
When he arrived in the living room, Elena was still crying and he understood her. He already had one person on the list of guilty parties and he intended to start there before looking elsewhere.