𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐄, central cee

040.

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i sit on my suitcase, zipping the large grey box with stickers plastered on it as i let out a breath of relief before standing up again. 'did you manage to fit everything in it?' i hear ani ask as she walks into my room before i stand up from my spot and lift the suitcase up.

'yeah.' i say with a smile as she returns it.

'i can't believe you're going to paris and you aren't taking me.' the russian groans as she lays back on the bed, releasing a fake groan.

'i know, i know. i'm sorry. my management team wanted me to go alone because with everyone talking about me and oak, they wanted me to keep all my relations out of the public eye.' i explain as she sits up again and nods.

'yeah, fair enough. so oakley's not coming right?' ani asks and i shake my head. 'shit, i wonder how you're gonna manage that. how long will you be gone?'

'like a week.' i say as she fakes a gasp.

'a week with no oakley? how will you get through it?' she exclaims and i roll my eyes.

'i don't know!' i say, faking my nervousness.

'fucking hell, i'll pray for you girl.' she says and i laugh as i shake my head. 'what time is your flight?'

'at like 9.' i say and she checks her phone.

'oh shit, when are you leaving?' she asks and as if on cue, the doorbell rings.

'now.' i say and her jaw drops a little as i turn on my heel and head to the door, unlocking it and seeing oakley stood there.

'are you ready?' he asks before he kisses my lips.

'yeah, let me just get my suitcase.' i say as he nods and steps in, closing the door behind him and i walk to my room. i drag the suitcase out and leave it by the door before taking my other bag from the sofa and filling it with whatever i need for the plane.

'you're flying first class, right?' oakley asks and i nod. 'away from others?'

'yes.' i say with a small smile as he nods.

'good.' he replies and i laugh a little. 'didn't want any creeps on my girl.'

'oh sure.' i chuckle as he takes my suitcase with a shrug. 'ania!' i call out and i see her come out of her room.

'i'm here!' she replies as she comes over to me and we hug.

'i'll miss you.' i groan.

'i'll miss you more.' she says in the same tone. 'and you're gonna call me everyday–'

'when she's not calling me.' oakley interrupts and i laugh a little.

'ugh, whatever.' ani rolls her eyes before laughing. 'bye, my love.' she says as she kisses my cheek.

'i love you.' i reply as i kiss her cheek before we pull away.

'okay, let's go.' oakley calls out as i take my bag and throw it over my shoulder.

'bye!' i call out to ani as she waves jokingly.