Mafia & Coffee

Plan in Action

Katerina's POV

Words couldn't explain how good it felt to be wearing clothes that were not only clean but were a representation of myself. I felt like I had a piece of my identity back in this dress. Now I know clothes don't make the woman, the woman makes the clothes. However, when you've been stripped of everything for over a month it feels damn good wearing beautiful clothes. It gave me my confidence back, something I was definitely going to need to execute my plan.

"Now this is how it's going to work." Dimitri said as myself, him and Colby sat in the back of the limo as Nicklaus drove it." We will go into the restaurant, we will be quick with the small talk and by we I mean myself and Katerina. You will be quiet the entire time, American." He said sneering at Colby and Colby stayed quiet on my account as I had asked him to not pick a fight with Dimitri." Katerina will resign the contract, then we will leave. In and out. Is that understood?" He asked looking at both of us and Colby nodded.

"And what if things go sideways, I never go into a business deal unarmed." I said raising an eyebrow. Knowing there was no way he'd give me a gun but I couldn't help but ask questions.

"I'm not stupid enough to give you a gun, Katerina. If he attempts to shoot you, I'll be faster. Plus the men with us know keeping you alive is of upmost importance." Dimitri replied simply.

"I think this goes without saying at this point but I do not trust you with my life. Nor do I trust your pathetic men." I mumbled.

"Well you have no choice but to trust me, do you?" He asked with a smirk." Now lets see both of your wrists." He said grabbing my wrist then injected a tracking chip and did the same to Colby.

"Apparently not." I said rolling my eyes as I knew all these precautions Dimitri was using would be useless soon. Colby reached over and held my hand tight, I gave his hand a comforting squeeze to let him know everything was going to be okay.

"You know Mr.Popov won't appreciate an American accompanying you." Dimitri commented as the the American mafia was responsible for his mother's death.

"Colby isn't apart of the American mafia. Plus, he's loyal to me. Mr.Popov is quite aware I do as I please." I replied with a shrug.

"Are you sure he won't have a problem with me?" Colby asked me hesitantly seeming a bit uneasy which was fair considering he had no idea what he was walking into.

"You'll be by my side the entire time. Mr.Popov is well aware that harming you would not be in his best interests." I replied and kissed him softly to soothe him and he kissed back just as we arrived at the restaurant.

"Lets get this over with." Dimitri said as Nicklaus opened the limo door and we all got out. I took Colby's hand and we walked inside the restaurant with Dimitri and five men flanking us. Mr. Popov was already seated at our usual table surrounded by his men.

Mr.Popov stood up as a sign of respect as I approached the table."Molto tempo che non ci vediamo, Katerina. Buon compleanno." He said wishing me a happy birthday and I smiled allowing him to take my hand and kiss it as was custom in his culture. Imagine Dimitri's shock when he realized Mr.Popov spoke  Italian. Guess I forgot to mention that Mr.Popov only conducts business in his country's language. Oops.

"È bello vederti anche tu. Ho bisogno di aiuto, tuttavia ho bisogno che tu agisca come al solito." I said with a warm smile saying it was great to see him and I needed help but act as if it's business as usual. Mr.Popov nodded and shook hands with Dimitri and Colby then we all sat down.

"Cosa sta succedendo a Katerina. Ho sentito che ti sei perso." Mr.Popov said opening the folder holding the new contract as he asked me what's going on.

"L'uomo alla mia sinistra tiene in ostaggio me e il mio ragazzo. Ha ucciso i miei genitori. Per favore aiuto.." I said as I pretended to over the contract while telling him Dimitri killed my parents and are now holding me and my boyfriend hostage.

"I don't mean to intrude but is there anyway we continue this conversation in English. So I can better help my leader." Dimitri said acting as if he was my second in command.

"Digli che faccio affari solo nella mia lingua.." Mr.Popov said looking at Dimitri.

"Mr.Popov said he only conducts business in his country's language. And I'm perfectly capable conducting business on my own, Pomogite." I said calling him the help in Russian and immediately felt the barrel of the gun against my side. Of course, Dimitri was hiding the gun though.

"Non posso interferire nelle questioni interne. Comunque posso anche il campo da gioco. È sufficiente?" Mr.Popov asked pointing to a particular paragraph in the contract saying he would not interfere in internal mafia matters but would even the playing field if that was sufficient enough.

"Ne delay glupostey, Katerina. Prosto podpishite dogovor." Dimitri said telling me not to do anything stupid and to just hurry up and sign the contract.

"Sarebbe sufficiente. Grazie.." I said with a warm smile signing the contract then shaking his hand saying that would be sufficient if he also helped keep Colby safe. When I shook his hand, he placed a pocket knife in my hand.

"U neye yest' nozh!" One of Dimitri's men screamed to alert Dimitri I had a knife but it was to late, I quickly opened the knife and stabbed Dimitri in the arm causing him to drop the gun he had pressed against me. I quickly grabbed the gun and looked at Colby.

"Run with them. They'll protect you. I'll find you after I promise. I love you, I will always love you." I said and Colby hesitated for a moment but thankfully one of Mr.Popov men grabbed Colby and dragged him along as they ran off. " I love you so much!" I heard Colby yell as they made him leave with them. I knew he'd be safe with them.

I then took a deep breath as I stood there holding a gun towards Dimitri as all his men pointed a gun at me.

I kept my gun on Dimitri as I weighed my options here. Meanwhile I kept twisting the knife in the fresh flesh wound on his arm as I thought . Allowing him to feel the smallest fraction of torture he forced me to endure. He gritted his teeth but stood still, knowing if he moved I could easily knick a vein.

"Well? What's your plan now, child?" Dimitri asked amused. No really, what was my plan. Truth be told I didn't even know. I just knew I had an opportunity to free Colby and I took it. Whatever happens next, at least Colby would be free.

Colby's POV

"We have to go back and help her!" I said trying to run back to help Katerina but the men threw me into the back of the car.

"We don't not concern ourselves with internal mafia affairs. I told your girlfriend I'd keep you safe and I plan on abiding by my word." Mr.Popov said.

"Well then give me a gun and I'll help her!" I said.

"You'll be more help in this car than in there with her. Katerina is a smart warrior, she wouldn't enter a battle she couldn't win." Mr.Popov said confidently and I certainly hope he was right." You'll stay under my protection until Katerina calls for you, okay?" He said and I nodded with a heavy sigh as the car began to drive off.

As much as it pained me to admit it, Mr.Popov was right. If I ran back in there Katerina would be to worried about keeping me safe to focus on anything else. I knew she'd come out of this situation victorious, I just didn't know how much damage she'd endure and that's what frightened me most.

"I'll see you soon, beautiful." I whispered as the restaurant disappeared from my view as all I could do was wait now.