Coming Alive

Chapter Fourteen

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Corey's POV

         I felt Anastasia go rigid for a second beside me then relax herself quickly before anyone could notice realizing that Wolff and his associates had just approached us. I was at war with myself to keep my demeanor calm fighting off showing my claim on Anastasia my fingers twitching to grab her waist and pull her into me. I kept my face impassive as she greeted him as he drew her hand towards his lips smirk on his face then his cold calculating gaze drifted towards me.

           "Und wer ist das, meine Blume? (And who is that, my Flower?)" Him bringing attention towards me made Anastasia smile putting her hand lightly on my shoulder blade and the other motioning towards me in introduction "Herr Wolff, das ist Felix Bauer. Wir kennen uns schon lange. (Mr. Wolff, this is Felix Bauer. We've known each other a long time.)" He tsked Anastasia saying "Was habe ich früher gesagt, meine Blume? Alexander ist, wie du mich nennen wirst. (What did I say earlier, my flower? Alexander is what you will call me.)" Before he turned his now hardened gaze on me extending his hand for me to shake which I did firmly not breaking eye contact saying "Vergnügen dich zu treffen, Mr. Wolff. (Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Wolff.)"

           His eyes changed to a calculating look like he was trying to place me in his rolodex of information he collected on Anastasia and I needed him to connect the dots. "Ich bin sicher. Woher kennst du meine Blume? (I'm sure. How do you know my Flower)". Perfect heres my in. "Wir sind seit unserer jugend freunde. Nachdem wir beide unsere familien verloren haben, sind wir zusammen im system gewachsen. (We have been friends since our youth. After we both lost our families, we grew together in the system.)" Realization hits his eyes briefly then covered quickly he remembers who I am now. I press on "Danke, dass du uns heute Abend eingeladen hast. Stasia sagt mir, dass sie in den Staaten kaufen wollen. (Thank you for inviting us tonight. Stasia tells me that you want to buy in the States.)"

            He looked practically delighted that she had told me about him before choosing his words wisely "Ah, sie hat dir von mir erzählt. Ja, der Plan ist, das Geschäft zu erweitern. Was ist mit dir Felix? Was ist deine Karriere? (Ah, she told you about me. Yes, the plan is to expand the business. What about you Felix? What is your career?)". I let a smirk creep onto my lips playing up the part of a self absorbed prick. "Sagen wir einfach, ich bin gut mit computern. (Let's just say I'm good with computers.)" He seemed pleased with my answer, but when Stasia jumped in saying "Er ist besser als gut. Er kann alles mit ihnen machen. (He is better than good. He can do anything with them.)" that seemed to seal my fate. Wolff's eyes were now firmly on me showing that I would be his next collection.

            Our stare down continued until Stasia touched my arm slightly drawing the attention back to her "Entschuldigung, meine Herren. Ich bin gleich zurück, nachdem ich die damentoilette benutzt habe. (Sorry, gentlemen. I'll be right back after using the ladies room.)" As we both watched her walk away I caught Raven's eye silently telling him to watch her before turning back towards Wolff. This was my time she was giving me and it wouldn't be more than 5 minutes or he'd be curious about where she went.

                He seemed to be calculating what he wanted to say to me his face changes slightly showing that he has come to some sort of conclusion. "You could be of great use to me Felix. I've seen your work." His voice was thick with his accent a smirk formed on my lips meeting his gaze again projecting the most amount of cockiness I could "Ah, so you do speak English. How interesting...what do you request of me Mr. Wolff I hope you know depending on my services I do not come cheap." A cruel smile overtook his features "yes I speak English very well. You see I could not resist that beautiful flower you call your best friend...sister even if my researchers are correct. You both will come in very handy for me I believe. And I'm sure you are aware of who I am, Ja?"