Amazon's Coliseum III (ENG)

Chapter 54: Lifelover

Viktoria's Home, Metropolitan Area

It was Saturday at noon, and everything seemed quiet throughout the metropolis. Viktoria left Aurora's home, heading to Armando's.

After making love several times, the two remained in bed cuddling.

-You should go.

-Yeah, on my way...

-...Okay, I know you're being sarcastic, Armando.

-Is nice to see that you know me well.

-But I wasn't sarcastic -Viktoria says seriously-. I mean it.

-And if you knew me that well, I think you should know I won't go.

-At least do it for Dragana.

-She's the one I'd like to take out of here, but with what I told you happened to Prado, it seems that everyone is under surveillance. I have the weapons to end all this, but there's only one possibility that will make everything go to shit... and that is if they move their plan forward. However...

-If they move it forward without notifying the Vitebsk Office, they'll have problems.

-Can we rely on them?

-Because, as I told you, I know Attila Csongvai.

-...

-What's going on?

-I still don't accept that you're going to fight him.

-It's the only way; but even so, remember that before anything happens, we'll have revealed everything, and the girls will be safe at last.

-What will happen to the Vitebsk Office?

-They'll probably just retreat. But if, eventually, I have to confront him, I will.

-...

-Oh... Do you think I'm not strong enough to confront him? -The woman adjusts her gaze to face the man.

-No, I know you're strong... but I still have a bad feeling.

Viktoria takes Armando's cheek and looks into his eyes.

-You know, I think I've realized by now that everything we're doing is really teamwork. Not just you and me, but Diana too. We're working together to protect the girls. And I want us to continue that dynamic: you for your part and I for mine, we'll do everything possible to protect those girls.

-But I don't want to do it without you eventually -Armando said, looking at the ceiling.

-Neither do I, and I know you're taking a lot of risks, too. That's why, if we're going to take risks, we'll do it together. Okay?

-Okay... but don't you dare die.

-You neither, I couldn't bear not being in your arms anymore.

-Ha! That sounds a little complacent.

-Heh, heh... I told you getting involved with me would be like making a pact with the devil.

-Well, it seems the devil has a big heart... from how much she cares for Aurora.

Viktoria remains silent, thinking about that. Without further ado, she proceeds to kiss him. The two of them were brimming with passion and were about to, once again, engage in carnal intercourse. Before anything else, Viktoria, who was on top of Armando, takes his face in both hands and looks into his eyes.

-Don't you dare leave Dragana alone, but if something happens, I'll leave Aurora to you.

-Don't leave me with that heavy burden...