Bittersweet Dealings

Chapter 3

Krish Bedi

"Why are you crying mister?" he asked. Though he looked Russian but his English was good for his age. He was wearing a black t-shirt and shorts. "I am not crying little kid" I sniffled. "Liam. My name is Liam" he said and sat beside me. "You are a big boy you shouldn't cry" he patted my hair. Warmth filled my heart. "I know. Thank you for comforting me" I smiled. "I too cry. But my brother always comforts me" he giggled.

I pinched his cheek. "That's so sweet. Your brother must be a great guy" I picked him up and placed him on my lap. "He is" Liam replied. "So mister why were you crying?" he asked poking my cheek. I laughed. "Adult problems" I replied with a giggle. "Oh...I don't know what that is but don't cry. Even though you look cute while crying I don't want to see a beautiful man crying" he cupped my cheeks. "Aww...That's so sweet of you" I kissed his forehead.

"Where are your parents?" I asked. "Oh I forgot about Vik. I don't where he is. I guess I can go to father's office" he sighed. For a kid he was so intelligent. He so cute with those black eyes. "Let's go and search for your father" I stood up while picking him up. He hummed and held on to me tightly.

"Liam? What are you doing with a stranger?" a small voice yelled. I looked down only to find a kid, wearing the same clothes as Liam. I crouched down to his level. Liam got out of my grasp and stood beside him. Both looked identical. But it was easy to differentiate between them. Liam was so small compared to the other guy. "Mister he is my brother Viktor. Viktor say hi to- what's your name?" Liam asked frowning that he didn't know my name. "Krish" I answered. "Oh yes. Say hi brother" he giggled.

Viktor glared at me. Ouch that hurt. "Liam what father told us, not to roam alone without guards? He told us not to talk to strangers. You just can't break the rules Li. Let's go before father gets to know" Viktor lectured Liam and held his hand. "I can help you. I will take you to your father" I offered. "No thanks we know the way" he spat. Though he is cute but rude. "Rude" Liam glared at Viktor. I laughed. "Alright. But let me just walk behind you to make sure you guys are okay" I offered again, because I just can't leave these little kids alone. "Fine let's go mister" Liam jumped on me, which caught me off guard. I held on to him softly. "Fine" Viktor started walking in front of us.

Both were twins I guess but were opposites. I walked and reached the 30th floor through lift. When the lift door opened I was awestruck. The 30th floor was beautiful. It was black which made it more beautiful. "We are here" Liam announced. There was a door in front of us. "This is our father's office" Liam said. I nodded. "Let's go inside" Liam said softly. I knocked on the door and heard something. I opened the door and went inside with Viktor beside me and Liam in my arms.

"Father good afternoon" Viktor greeted formally. I couldn't see the face of his father as he was facing towards the glass wall. He turned around and my breath hitched. Dante. He frowned. "What are you doing here?" he asked. "Viktor, Liam come here" he called them. Liam looked scared. I put him down and both Viktor and Liam walked towards him. Why are they so formal? They are his kids.

"Viktor what I had told you about roaming around without my permission?" he asked sternly. "Sorry father it's my fault" he looked down. He is just a kid asshole. "No, it was not Vik's fault. I ran away and he had to find me" Liam said. "Is it true Viktor?" Dante asked Viktor. "No. I was careless to protect my little brother" he stated. Liam looked sad. He started crying.

"No, father it's my fault. You can punish me" Liam argued. "Liam stop crying. Vasiliev's don't cry" Dante stated. "Viktor we will talk about your punishment when I come home. Now, both of you go outside. Sam is waiting outside" he said. "But father Vik-" Liam was cut off by his father's glare. My heart clenched at the sight. Both the boys left, leaving me and Dante alone.