We had both fell asleep in each other's arms watching the stars. It was wonderful to be with her. We were now in my room, she was on my bed sleeping and I was getting ready for a meeting.
Inessa told me what Roman said to Andreea. I hadn't seen him yet and I was ready to shove him to the ground. That mudak (asshole)! How dare he care now of all time. He never did and only when I had one good thing in my life, he tried to ruin it.
I would talk with Andreea after my meeting. Roman and Andreea were right. I didn't need to take care of her constantly. She is a grown woman and she has two kids. I pressed my lips to her forehead and get out of the room.
I of course didn't drop the kids today since it was a pet day. I don't really know what it means but they don't have school. They were doing their homework and I didn't bother them. I just hoped they wouldn't wake their mother up. She needed sleep.
Specially because soon, in a week or so, she would be aloud to go train and I wouldn't be able to stop her. She had sneaked not once but twice to go train. I was sure she continued doing it but I didn't insist anymore.
She wasn't feeling safe and if training would dissipate these feelings, then I would allow her. I dismissed the guards at the training room. There was something that Andreea had that I never understood. I loved it about her.
I got in my meeting and everyone looked relieved to see me. I sat down and started the meeting. In the middle of it, I was handed papers. I started looking over them and frowned.
"Chto eto? (What is this)?" They seemed tense and one responded. "Frantsuzskaya mafiya pytayetsya proniknut' v Rossiyu. Vam nuzhno otodvinut' ikh nazad. (The French mafia is trying to infiltrate Russia. You need to push them back)."
I kept a straight face when I wanted to scream and destroy everything in the room. It couldn't be possible. How? Who had helped them get to the border?
"My znayem, kyo im pomog? (Do we know who helped them)?" I said, raising my voice. The all shook their heads. "Eto znachit, chto mne pridetsya uyekhat' v Rossiyu kak mozhno skoreye (This means that I'll have to leave as soon as possible)."
They all nodded. I ended the meeting and delayed the rest for another time as I got out the room, heading for Andreea's. I got pulled on the arm and turned to see no other than Roman. His smile mad wit even worse to control myself.
"Bravo for showing up today. Anyways, will you go to Rossiyu (Russia)?" I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm thinking about it." It was a lie. Even if I didn't want to, I would have to. Or else, I couldn't live without my mafia.
I needed to go and make everything back to normal. That's why I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Andreea. I pushed away from Roman and started toward the room. It was empty. I went to hers and it was also empty.
I started freaking out until I the shower tap turn on in the bathroom. I sighed and went inside the bathroom. "Can I come in?" I whispered, startling her. She nodded and turned away.
I got inside and wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her to me. I left small kisses on her neck as she moaned, breathing heavily. She turned around staring into my eyes. I must have looked horrible. She kissed my lips and stared at my face.
"What's wrong?" She whispered. I tried to speak. I really tried. But just trying to tell her was so hard. "Could you sleep in my bed, just for a week?" She frowned and nodded wrapping her arm around my shoulders.
I would leave in a week. I didn't know how long I'd be gone but I would be for long. "Do you like comfortable dates?" I asked, uncertain. She smiled nervously. "Do you like fancy dates?" I frowned, waiting for her answer.
"Yes." She breathed out.
"No." I replied.
She giggled and got out the shower, leaving me freezing in burning water.
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I prepared something for both of us. I let her choose something she was comfortable in and I did the same. I planned something perfect. She put on grey sweatpants and a grey sweater and she looked gorgeous.
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I kissed her cheek and made sure to hold her against me for as long as I could. We drove a small drive, since I lived pretty close to the beach. Yes, again. This time, I decided on something comfortable and creative.
Inessa did all of it because I couldn't think of anything and well, Inessa had too many ideas. I didn't bother her and I barely even looked at the final product so it also be a surprise to me.
She seemed so happy and stared at me with gorgeous green eyes as she hugged me tightly. The set was gorgeous. She loved it.
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We both sat and started talking about our childhoods. I didn't usually like talking about it but when Andreea asked me simply I just couldn't say no. I avoided all the bad parts. I didn't want her to see me differently.
She didn't speak about it much either. I was sure she was doing the same thing as me. She stared at me perplexed. "Why are you hiding things?" We both said in same time.
She laughed and smiled brightly as I chuckled, grabbing a napkin, cleaning the spot she dirtied on her mouth.
I love her. Leaving is going to be so hard.
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Very very short chapter. This is just a filler. This is where things get interesting. Soon, as you know, Alexei will leave and let Andreea think of what she will be doing for the meantime. This will show why I chose Better than you as title. They will see each other in at least five chapters. I have ideas and as always, don't forget to give me any ideas or guesses on the rest of the story.
Happy St-Valentines day! Who's also single for today?
