Maksim Eugene Patrenchco

Chapter 7

Work was hectic but I've managed just barely. I was tired and I missed Maksim. We talked every night, even with the time difference he never failed to call. He had been gone for about 3 weeks and I'm not going to lie, I missed him. 

I was about to go take a relaxing bubble bath when my door bell rang. I dragged my self to the door still in my work dress. I hadn't changed yet except for removing my heels. I opened the door and Maksim stood on the other side. I was beaming like a kid at a candy store.
I couldn't help it I threw myself at him and gave him a big bear hug. He lifted me up and got into my apartment, closed the door.
He pulled back enough to give me a searing kiss. I was breathless, the only reason I pulled back was to get oxygen in my lungs. 

"Hi" I said while leaning my forehead on his. Mind you he was still carrying me
"Hey, I missed you love" he said and I believed him. I tried to wiggle out of his embrace
"You can put me down now." I said self aware, or self cautious of my weight.
"No, and I like you like this" he said. My dress had ridden up and he was sure getting a handful.
"Maksim...." I huffed, he kissed me again
"Say my name again" he said after the kiss. I made the decision then and there that it was going down tonight. 

"Maksim" I whispered while grinding my core on him. I started placing kisses on his neck. "Help me out of my dress." I said in-between the kisses
"Raivin, there's no going back after this" he said while groaning. He placed me down.
"I know" I turned around and moved my hair to the side so he could unzip my dress from behind.
"I'm serious" he said, while unzipping me.
"I know" I stepped out of the dress, glad I wore lace today.

I can't believe we crossed the bridge. Crossed the line.
I wasn't feeling guilty or worried. Sue me. We had a great time. We were having a good time.
Was there going to be a bit of blow back after, oh no doubt, but I was enjoying myself, enjoying opening up to another human being either than my circle.

I was so glad I didn't have to go into work today.
I tried to roll out of Eugene's arms. But he wasn't budging.
I rocked him lightly trying to get him to loosen his grip. He just tightened it
"Maksim" I said groaning
"Stop wiggling, unless you want another go" he sounded like heaven in the morning. His Russian accent was more pronounced
"That ain't happening, I still need to walk today. Rahima is coming over in ..." I looked over at my bedside clock "40 minutes, you need to leave before she gets here" I said. I didn't want my younger sister lecturing me about this relationship I'm having.

"Good thing I only need 20 minutes" he smirked and rolled me over onto my back
"Maksim" I squeeled

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I had the quickest shower ever and I thought I'd come out to see Maksim ready to leave. Nope, the devil had other plans.
He wasn't in my bed. His clothes were still strewned all over my room.
I found him in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee calmly while sitting at my counter, dwarfing it if I'm being honest.
"You're not dressed" I said
"Way to point out the obvious" he said while taking a sip of coffee.
"Ok.." I breathed "I should've told you this but my sister doesn't like you, she's not gon be a happy camper while seeing you." I said trying to explain why I need him to be out . And right in cue I heard the locks on my front door.
"She's is going to have to meet me eventually, and no times better than the present"

Rahima was singing a tune with a pile of magazines in her hand. Who still bought those, apparently her. She looked happy and glowing, pregnancy suited by sister.
As soon as she spotted us I knew I was in for it.

"Mmmh" she said still at the door with the magazines in her hand.
"Morning" Eugene stood up and made his way over to her. "Let me get that for you" he took the stack from Rahima's hand and placed it on the coffee table. "Nice to finally meet you, Maksim Petrenchco" he put his hand out to her.
"I know" she said with a frown. Not bothering to shake his hand
"Rahima .." I scolded
"What," she replied nonchalantly "Did he stay the night?" She asked looking at me as if I grew another pair of eyes.

"Yes I did" Maksim replied.
"I'm not talking to you" she said back with a lot of sass. "You need to leave my sister alone. You're her boss for god's sake. Do you get off on power dynamics or something " she said while going to my kitchen.

"You need to know..." He began but Rahima was on a roll.
"I'on need to know nothing, this could ruin my sister and leave you Scott free" she poured herself a glass of water.

"I'm not here for a taste. I'm here for good" I took a breath in. I was shocked. "I'd never let Raivin get hurt, and I'll always protect her. You need to get used to me being around" he said it with so much conviction. But I could tell he was frustrated with Rahima. I'm so sure that no one has ever talked to him like that before. He was holding himself back. "See you tonight love" he placed a kiss on my lips and left to get changed. He had on a suit again. He left Rahima and I in silence in my kitchen.

"Well, you happy now."  I asked her. There was so much to be said that I couldn't figure out what to be pissed at, surprised at, happy at, frustrated at. I was a ball of emotions. I couldn't imagine what Rahima was going through.
"He didn't jave to be so slack about it" she said
"Slack, babes, you were rude, you didn't have to speak to him like that" I went to the coffee table to see what the hell she brought with her. "whats with all these magazines" it was all baby magazines
"Are we not going to talk about his confession, just now" she said coming to sit next to me.
"Nope" I said while flipping through one of the magazines
"No, you're not going to brush over this. He basically just proposed to you"
"You're going to need to apologize for your behavior, he didn't deserve that"
"I know, I'm sorry babes" she poured up at me. Sometimes I don't know how her husband keeps up with her.
"Not to me." I started Flipping trough one of the magazines.
"I know." Was her reply. And knowing her, this was a big step.