Her Return

Chapter 10

Adriana's POV

Oliver was able to get us off with just academic probation. It's only for the rest of the school year so we have to do chores until our probation ends.

I'm back in Russia bored out of my mind because high school hasn't gotten out which means no Niko. Alek has been busy being Dr/Mafia Boss.

So the only fun I have is playing with Avalanche and Indraa who's gramps' Siberian Tiger. She's normally in his Siberia house but since he's spending the winter in Moscow he brought her.

I've also been busy with granny shopping for my Quinces. The big things are planned and paid for. I just need to get a dress.

"Little Volkov, Madam Volkov would like to speak with you in the kitchen." Our butler tells me

"I'll go down now. Thank you."

I make my way downstairs with Av and Indraa following behind me

"Have you eaten today?" She asks me

"No, I didn't feel like making food." I answered honestly

"You should've asked me. Sit while I make you food."

"Thanks."

"We need to go dress shopping. Your party is in roughly three weeks. You also have to decide on who is going to be in your court. You have to choose a song for the father daughter dance, and your dance with Tyler. You haven't even chosen the desserts or food for the venue."

"I'll do that later." I brush her off

"You've been saying that for weeks Adriana."

"I want Russian food to be served. I want a four tier cake. One tier will be medovik (Russian honey cake) another tier will be cannoli layered sponge cake. Then the last two tiers can be chocolate and vanilla for those who are picky. I want a shit ton of Italian pastries as well as cookies, macaroons, and brownies. Could I get a chocolate fountain too? We could throw fruits and marshmallows."

"You can get whatever you want baby."

"It's not too much?" I asked self conscious of my spending

"This is the event that will formally introduce you to the mafia world. You've spent a lot of years working in the shadows. We have to go big for your debut!"

"You always know how to talk me into spending money." I tease

"Aleksandr set aside $150,000 for this event. Why be conservative with our spending?"

"That's a lot of money!" I choked on my spit

"A fair portion of it is going towards the venue and security. Besides family and friends we're inviting a lot of mafia families. This is the most anticipated mafia event. Only our allies know who you are. Everyone is dying to see the girl who broke the glass ceiling."

"Then I won't disappoint. Since there are a lot of people I want a massive dessert table!"

"You're still on the dessert table? We need to focus on other aspects of the party."

"I love sweets!" I shrugged

"And I promise you'll have everything on it."

"That's why I love you." I kissed her cheek

"Now let's go find a restaurant to cater your birthday. By today we have to have a menu already established and decided on the flowers."

"Sounds like a plan. I was also thinking of inviting my Italian grandmother, Charlotte, Zia Kora, and Riley early so they can dress shop with us. I know Haruhi flies in Friday so we can aim for this weekend."