CHAPTER 92: YOUR BODY PARTS
CHAPTER 92: YOUR BODY PARTS
NIKOLAI’S POV:
I stormed out of the room, fuming with anger after Lily said she blames me for what happened. I saw it coming and I expected her response but hearing her say it was maddening.
‘How could she?!’, I asked myself as I went downstairs and out the doors.
Lev was still standing by the car after we came back from The US.
“Boss, have somewhere to go?–“, I didn’t let him finish as I snatched the car keys from his hands and went into the car and zoomed off.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
“AARHHHHHH!!”, I yelled, hitting the steering with both my fist as I speed off in the highway. I was fucking angry at everything and everyone, myself included.
‘This is all Roman’s fault’, I said in my head, driving pass the speed limit, overtaking cars and cussing at pedestrians.
Lily was my off and on button, she is the only one who could tick me, something I thought only Roman could. I could see it in her eyes and the way she spoke, she blamed me from the beginning!
“FUCK! MOVE OUT THE WAY!!”, I yelled at a guy trying to cross the road.
I drove the highway with no destination in mind and my phone was back at the mansion.
“Shit”, I muttered to myself as I parked by the side, closing my eyes for two seconds and letting out a sigh. I tried to calm my raging heart.
I was stressed and haven’t had enough sleep. How could I when I just back from The States.
My mind went back to what took me there and the outcome, after seeing the photo message from Roman, I hopped on the next flight to US to check on that detective’s condition myself and also to put men on guard for his safety.
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After I ended the call with Ivan and Lev, I drove straight to the airport to catch the next available flight to US. I couldn’t use our private jet for I needed to be discreet and not to alert Roman of my arrival or getting my father involved.
I met up with Lev at the airport and we headed for the plane, he had already book first class seats for both of us.
The plane took off in no time and I briefed him about the situation with Roman.
“What are you going to do now boss?”, Lev asked.
“To be honest, I don’t know… The only thing I care about now is protecting Lily and the ones she love”, I uttered.
Sitting in this plane and my head was divided, I left Lily unconscious and the room guarded to check up on her father who is currently in coma.
“Does lily know you are going to see her father or that Roman is behind all these? Or do you plan on telling her”, Lev asked me, I turned to look at him and then away.
“She doesn’t and I would like to keep it that way. She has gone through a lot and I don’t want more heartbreak for her”, I replied and Lev nodded, respecting my decision.
I closed my eyes to rest my head a little but my mind was occupied with everything that has happened. Roman used a private number to send that message and deleted it three seconds after I had viewed it, that was how he has been… cunning.
‘Is Lily awake by now?’, I asked myself. Seeing her unconscious body in my thoughts brought my eyes wide open again, I sighed as I knew I wouldn’t get a wink of sleep.
***
Immediately the plane landed, I wasted no time in calling Ivan and asking for updates.
“Has any suspicious person been at the hospital?”, I asked soon as his call connected.
“Not since I deployed some men to keep watch, no”, He replied.
“Okay. Just be at the hospital, I’m on my way”, I said.
“You still haven’t told me what this is about. Who are we protecting or keeping watch on?”, Ivan asked.
“We need to meet face to face”.
“Okay bro”, he said and I ended the call.
I sighed in a bit of relief, at least that side was covered for now. I still haven’t gotten a call from Galina about Lily or hasn’t she woken up yet?
Lev and I boarded the black Maybach GLS which was meant for us.
“Good day boss”, The driver greeted.
“To the hospital Greg”, I didn’t have time for pleasantries. Even though Ivan already made sure the detective was safe, I needed to see with my eyes.
“Okay boss”, He replied and speed out of the airport.
***
At the hospital, I saw Ivan flirting with a nurse at the counter, He was playing with her fingers and she blushed hard. I rolled my eyes and walked up to him, smacking his head and he shivered.
“Who the fuc– Hey mannn!!”, He said upon realizing it was me.
“Where is he?”, I asked, referring to the detective.
“He is this way… and I have spoken with his doctor”, Ivan replied, rubbing the spot I smacked.
“Good, I would like to see him too”.
I told Ivan about everything, Roman being behind it and the message he sent to me, Lily passing out and so on. Ivan was beyond mad, cussing Roman and his followers.
We went to the doctor’s office and pushed the door open.
“Don’t you know how to knoc– Mr Vladimir! I apologize for my harsh words!”, The doctor quickly stood up to welcome us. From his change of tone, I know he recognized who I am and what I was capable of.
I took a seat before he offered one, Ivan too. Lev was on standby outside the office.
“Hello Doctor”, I said, seizing him from head to toe.
He was obviously terrified of me as he wouldn’t meet my eyes and I couldn’t be happier. Ivan had brief me about the background check he did on this doctor and he was clean.
Dr. Sullivan, as his name tag says, is a doctor in his early 50s. Married with two kids and about to be a grandfather, he has white hairs and no beards, been a doctor for more than 30 years and is good at what he does. I have to hand it to him, he doesn’t do any shady business.
“We-welcome Mr Vladimir, how m-may I help you?”, He asked. I wasn’t here to waste any time, I went down to business.
“I am certain Ivan here has told you why I am here. How is the detective doing?”, I asked.
“Well, Detective Joe just got out of an operation not long ago after been shot in his abdomen which almost damage his kidney, he’s still unconscious but we are monitoring his condition”, Dr Sullivan said.
“I know the police would be keeping watch on him but I have my men here, just in case…”, I said and stood up, I moved closer to the doctor who was seated on the other side of the table, “… if anything should happen to that detective, I will deliver your body parts to each of your family members, then preserve the remaining till when your grandchild is celebrating his first birthday”, I threatened.
The doctor eyes widen, he gulped and nodded severally. I smirked at him knowing fully well he couldn’t heal the detective and headed for the door with Ivan behind me.
“Oh, before I forget…”, I turned to the doctor and he raise his face up, “You didn’t see me”, I said and left before I could get a response from him.
We left the hospital to our car, with Ivan and I at the back seat and Lev in the passenger side, Greg drove away.
I met up with the Bratva men who are in US at my mansion to address them.
“Brothers, our enemies have made a grave mistake. They think they can hurt us by going after Lily’s father? They think they can touch our family and walk away unscathed? No. They’ve crossed a line. This isn’t just business; it’s personal. They’ve shown us no respect, no mercy, now, it’s our turn…”, I paused to look at them. Always fierce and fearless, then I continued, “… We’ll show them what happens when you mess with the Bratva. We’ll show them our strength, our loyalty, and our wrath, we’ll protect our own, no matter the cost. Lily’s father is one of us, and we won’t let anyone harm him. The battle line has been drawn. We’ll fight for our family, for our honor, and for our territory. Let’s send a message they’ll never forget!”.
“YEEAAAAHHHHH!!!”, They all chorused.
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I was still in my car at the road side. I sighed and started the engine as I wanted to get rid of this pains I was feeling in my chest. I drove to the most popular club in the city.
I stepped out of the car and a valet was already there for it. I got in through the backdoor which was specially reserved for VIPs.
“Niko!”, The club owner called out.
“Mikael”, I called, shaking his hands and he embraced me.
Mikael is the youngest and most successful club owner in Moscow. He, Ivan and I used to be the closest in college till he left for South Africa after graduation. He came back five years ago and opened this club and it has been the best since.
“What brings you here?!”, He asked as we walked into the loud music and people shouting.
“To clear my head!”, I simply replied.
“Oh, so tobacco, drinks and the chicks! Hahaha!”, He said and I chuckled.
Even though I was angry at Lily, I would never in a million years think of cheating on her.
“Just the tobacco and drinks Mikael”, I said to him.
“Why?! My club sluts are the best. They are beautiful, curvy and clean too!”, He insisted.
“Mikael”, I called out, giving him my dangerous stares.
“Okay okay, just whiskey and tobacco it is!”, He said and we headed to the VIP room.
I was only going to clear my head a bit before going back home, maybe when Lily is deep in sleep. It was only 8pm, I have a lot of smoking and drinking to do.
‘Fuck’.