Being a Volkov

Chapter 34

Aleksandr's POV

Bambi asked me not to say anything to the girls so I haven't... yet.

Today Irina and Haruhi will be coming over to help plan for JJ's fifteenth birthday. We'll see how Haruhi behaves.

"Dude, I don't wanna plan!" JJ whined

"You have to."

"But daddy!" She whined more

"Knock it off JJ. You're a Volkov not a bitch."

"I wasn't supposed to be here planning this shit! I'm supposed to be at school in London."

"I know baby, but just give planning a try. You'll be surprised by how quickly time will fly by."

"Are you still not talking to gramps?" JJ asked

"You don't have to worry about that. This isn't the first time I've cut ties with my father. Once I get over it everything will go back to normal."

"But, can you ever get over me getting drugged?"

I clenched my fist and jaw but forced out a smile

"If you want me to, I can definitely try."

"Gramps is really old fashioned and does stupid stuff that puts me in danger but he's a good person and loving grandfather. He just does what he thinks is best for me and this time for Niko. I plan to eventually forgive gramps and I hope you will too."

"Of course JJ." I reached down and picked her up

She clung to my neck as I went to answer the front door

"Aww what a heavy looking baby." Sergei teased her

"Why is he here?" JJ asked

"I have the day off today so I came to hangout."

"You know uncle Sergei? You're really clingy. You should just confess your feelings to aunt Rina." She teased

"Adriana. I didn't kick your ass when you four stole fourteen hundred dollars from me don't make me kick your ass now."

"Sorry."

"Don't be so hard on her. She was just offering some advice." Rina entered behind Sergei

"Rina."

"No fucking way! Is the oldest Ivanov whining?"

"I will kill you." He glared at JJ

"Let's sit in the dining room while we wait for Haru." Mabel interrupted

"I already don't wanna do this. Can we just start and Haru can jump in whenever she gets here?" JJ asked

"If that'll make planning easier, sure." Rina nodded

"So after doing a lot of research on the subject-"

"How?" JJ asked

"Sasha put me in touch with your relatives in Mexico and Cuba. With their help I was able to compile a checklist for Quince planning. I was also able to finalize the guest list with Sasha. We'll be flying out your Mexican and Cuban family personally so they can celebrate the event with you."

"Really? That'll make Alessio so happy." JJ smiled

"So what's the first order of business?" Mabel asked

"I'm hoping we can decide on a venue, church, invitations, and potentially a theme by the end of today."

"That's a lot."

"Don't feel overwhelmed JJ, I already narrowed many things down for you. There are only two venues and two churches to choose from. One of each is in Moscow and the others are in St. Petersburg. I printed out the pictures of each and put them on two boards. So are you team Moscow or team St. Petersburg?" She placed two poster boards onto the table