Dreams of My Past (COMPLETED)

Chapter 9 - Coming out

Nikolai pov.

He was excited to see Alesandra and finally meet her in person. He takes time to really look good tonight for her. To impress her. He feels uneasy about it maybe because he was nervous. Nothing can go wrong tonight.

When the Chateau comes into view, rising from between the green rolling hills like it was on an elevator. Everything about it said expensively built, inside and out. Nikolai stepped out from their black limousine, gaping at the magnificent Chateau that set beyond the eight acres of property, towering over him as if intimidating them.

The cream coating of the paint shined as lights are all around it creating a shimmering effect. The grand arches entrance kept the Chateau look more amazing. The open porch at the front held up with most ostentatiously detailed pillars, painted in brilliant white.

The white mullioned windows, revealed by the open wooded shutter, are spotless. The roof was peaked, slanting down at an angle it had a gold-domed tower.

As he stepped out onto the sidewalk, he noticed a marble-like fountain in the courtyard sitting right in the middle of the driveway an angel holding a flower perched on top, looking up towards the sky. Water spurted from its other hand, which gently out in front of it. The water fell gently towards the crystal blue pool beneath it causing ripples to form.

Bushes are beautifully trimmed and people littered the parts of the lawn that was not taken up by the fountain. Getting off from their luxury cars. Old familiar faces everywhere.

Inside there were no doors on the ground floor, only arches separated each room. The flagstone floor was made of soft blue hues that had never before been seen in the district. At the center, ran down the silver, long winding stairways.

The interior design is elegant. At the corner, there was an orchestra playing soft music to entertain guests. Besides the large fireplace, a big portrait of a beautiful woman.

Champagne is overflowing. Everyone is enjoying the night.

The who's who in the business world are here. Celebrities, politicians, socialites, even a well-known newscaster is here with a group of cameramen. I thought this is just a birthday celebration.

He heard someone is calling him.

"Nikolai. How are you? Nice seeing you here. Good thing you came on time."

"Good evening sir. Thank you for inviting us." Shaking hands with him.

"Let me introduce to you, my parents. I'd like you to meet my dad Romanov and my mom Patricia. Dad, Mom this is Mr. Alejandro Renaulthé, our new business partners."

"Yes nice meeting you. About the time I finally meet you."

"More than happy to meet you. It's an honor to be with your company. I'm looking forward to discussing our joint venture in our next meeting." Romanov talking to Alejandro.

"Likewise." is all he said.

Mr. Alejandro keeps fidgeting and looking at his watch. He must have been waiting for someone.

"Mr. Alejandro, sir. This is a huge house. Oh' pardon me. I stand to be corrected this is a massive mansion. It's beautiful. Tonight must be special, everyone is here."

"You guess it right young man. Tonight you will meet my daughter. It's her coming out in the public eye. We decided that it's about time that we will introduce her to the public officially." He was smiling from ear to ear.

"That would be great. Everyone is looking forward to finally meet her in person. Nobody knew who she really was. Except for maybe a few people closest to your family."