Bahadur (Watties 2022)

Chapter 34

Outfit

Bismillah

I've got this.

With one last look in the mirror I went outside, Ivanov was already there just about to knock on the door.

"We're making traps and digging holes" he spoke motioning for me to follow him.

"Vietcong style I guess" I spoke with a smile, I absolutely loved how they handled things

A small smile took over his features as he nodded.

"Should we keep them in the forest?"

"What do you think?" He asked heading towards the furthest home in the village

"I think if we can get rid of them all in the forest we can save the village, how far are they"

" barely an hour away, your right, let me go speak to Vladimir"

I nodded as he ran of towards Mava Aziz's home. I may aswell get started.

The men haven't eaten since breakfast I should make food so they have energy.

Getting to the kitchen I quickly made Churi, it's a very carb filled dish with roti, sugar, and ghee. It doesn't take too long to make which is perfect.

Within 30 minutes the large pot was filled with Churi, all the men are currently near the forest so I might aswell go to them.

Gently lifting the pot I placed it on my head and began to walk towards them.

As I got closer I spotted Vladimir beside his men. Placing the pot on the ground I motioned for the men to get at it.

" wash your hands and eat"

The men smiled as they headed towards the water pipe, 1 by 1 they cleaned their hands.

I made quite a bit meaning there will definitely be spare food. There's not many of us, around 20 but it's quality over quantity.

Loads have been injured during the battle with the Ravens, Inshallah they'll be ok.

They're coming to my land we have the upper hand.

Before I could walk away Vladimir stopped me

"What's this" he asked twirling the edge of my dress in his fingers, pulling it away I took a few steps back. His gaze fixated on the intricate design.

"Clothing" I mumbled

" mne eto nravitsya"
(I like it)

For some odd reason the words he spoke made my heart skip a beat but I ignored it. Clearing my throat I took another few steps back.

"What's the plan"

He glanced at me before turning towards the forest once again.
"The Indians are coming from the west, they'll come through Khumbar. We've set up as many traps through the forest and made a few hideouts, there's still much to do"

Nodding my head I placed my hands on my hips " Where do I start"

"No where, Ivanov is going to drop you of to Hayah where you'll wait with your family" He spoke lighting a cigarette, he can't do that.

"I am not leaving Vladimir" I said with confidence, he turned around instantly, fury radiating of him.

"You will listen to me" he growled flicking ash of the burning cancer stick.

"Or what, you said you'll burn the village down weather I'm here or not, this is my land, this is where I'll die" I seethed before stalking away, how dare he try to threaten me again, I told him I'm not leaving for anything.