Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)
I turned on the shower and while I waited for the water to get hot, I went ahead and began to brush my teeth. When I got done with freshening up my breath, I undid the bun in my hair and stepped into the shower. I would assume that the hairstylist needed clean hair to make me look like a princess for the night.
Today is the day of the charity event. After Dimitri told me I had to make an appearance and that I had no choice in the matter, I had been overthinking the event and thinking about the worse possible scenarios that could play out while I am there. Supposedly there would be an auction, where actual women would be bet on by old creepy men and would be forced to spend a night with them or go on a date with them. It is really up to the creepy old men on what they want to do to the women. Damn, that sounds bad. It is not anything sexual but more of a companionship sort of thing.
When I learned about the details of th
Alveric Valentine (P.O.V.)Ever since Laila and Orin woke up, I have been monitoring their progress as well as their vitals. They still have not recollected their memories but that would take a while. I did not tell Dimitri about our progress with the bodies because I felt like that would conjure events that even I am unaware of. Edith has proven her usefulness but since the guardians had awoken, she has also proven just how useless she could become. I know she was looking forward to leaving this place with the guardians in tow but each day I sought to make the guardians better, I hoped their memories would come back so that I could warn them; so that they can fight this battle on their own successfully.However, I could not say for sure that they would recover any time soon. They were so confused about everything that we had to hide all things that indicated anything out of the ordinary like supernatural things that would freak them out. That meant ke
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)As soon as I grabbed Dimitri’s to exit the limo, I heard gasps all around and the murmurs began. I knew Dimitri was notorious for riding solo so I could only imagine what people were thinking right now. There was no way I could pass as his sister because I had red curly hair while Dimitri’s hair is a dirty blonde dyed black.When I had successfully exited the limo without tripping on my dress or stumbling as I got to my feet, the cameras began to flash in my direction. Every other female that was currently at the event probably hated me right now for stealing the spotlight away from them. I was not used to this sort of attention, though, I knew I did get this attention when I am in public all dressed up. This sort of attention is different in the instance that it is blatantly in my face. It is like a form of catcalling except everyone wants to take a picture of you to show you off to the world.I chuckled as
The man cleared his throat once again and then started.“The first item up for grabs is a beach house on Paradise Cove Bluffs. The house comes with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a hot tub, a garage to fit three cars, an indoor gym, a pool, and a theatre room. The original asking price is fifteen million dollars, but I bet you, you can get it for cheap here. Do I hear any bids?”And it is then the auction started and proceeded to go on without a hitch. The houses, cars, and other items that were up for sale were all so beautiful. At the moment I wish I was rich enough to purchase some of them.I nudged Dimitri who sat silently the entire time just observing the room go wild over some of the things being auctioned.“Why are you not bidding? What is the point of attending an auction if you are not going to spend money?” I asked him. Rolling my eyes at him as he finished his third glass of champagne.He smirked at me as he plac
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)Since I left Dimitri sitting by the table sulking over matters that do not concern him, I have been with Alessandro. Unlike Dimitri, I did not feel out of place. Dimitri acted like a snob during the entire event, or rather the portion of it that we have witnessed thus far. In comparison, Alessandro was the total opposite. Not only was he wise about what he wanted to spend his money on and what he thought was worth a purchase, but he also spoke about ways to make money. He was not acting as though he was so rich, he did not need to work ever again, instead, we walked throughout the building talking about investments and the stock market. You would think this would bore me but no, it really helped me to gain an insight into Alessandro’s world where I saw right through the public image of just money, and I got to
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)“Get up there, before I make you. You work for me, and you have to do as I say. You are nothing but an object to women. Do you think I do not see you dressing up for attention from men? You want the attention that badly that you always have your body on display. Look at what you are wearing. Your breasts are on full display. Now get up there and do not embarrass me.”I was stunned. I could feel myself on the brink of crying and I did not want to move. I was both scared and hurt. I found myself just looking at Dimitri in disbelief.I slowly got up from my seat and made my way to the stage. I stood in line with all of the other girls. I felt so out of place next to them. They were the typical trophy wives or trophy wife wannabes. They seemed really excited to be here. They were all giggling a lot and fixing their hair and makeup despite the fact that they were on stage in front of hundreds of people I simply s
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)“So, what do you want to do now?” Alessandro asked.We were currently in the limo as the driver drove around aimlessly as per Alessandro’s request. I could tell he wanted to take care of me and make sure I was okay. When we got into the limo, we simply sat in silence as I recollected myself. It took a while for me to come to, but when I did was grateful that Alessandro gave me some space to do just that.“Would you like to go home? I would understand if you would prefer to just be alone after what happened.” Alessandro spoke again.I looked at him and he was looking down at his lap as he toyed with his fingers nervously. I could tell that he was nervous and really want to hang out with me but was putting his feelings aside to adhere to my comfort instead.I smiled in appreciation and shook my head.“I do believe I owe you a date Mr. Petrov as you did just pay thre
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)“I know. I rented out the location for a couple of hours and paid the workers something a little extra for every thirty minutes of overtime that I have made them work. It will be just like a regular carnival but without the crowds and screaming abortions…I mean children. I have always wanted to go to a completely empty carnival. When I was a kid, my father would always take the family to carnivals whenever someone in the house was celebrating a birthday. On those days it would be so hectic and busy, that by the time we got to the carnival, it would be so crowded that most of the rides would be closed by the time we got a chance to even try to get onto one of them. There are many rides I have never gotten to try. Simply because of that and because by the time I got to the right age that I could ride the ones I wanted to go on, I had become consumed by responsibilities because my father died, and I was left to take care of
Isla Kalashnikov (P.O.V.)I did not want to admit this, but this was my very first time at a carnival. Sure, I was not getting the full experience which included the crowds and loud noises, but I was already having fun with Alessandro.I hopped onto his back without a warning, almost making both of us toppling to the ground. I made sure to wrap my legs around Alessandro’s waist and my arms were automatically wrapped around his neck.“Do not choke me. I like oxygen more than I like having you on top of me.”We both laughed and he carried us over to the first ride. The Ferris wheels. I always saw these in the movies. They looked like fun.“How about this first?” Alessandro asked.I nodded and climbed off of him. We got into the ride and waited for the guy at the station to start the ride. The poor fella looked tired as hell. I could tell that he resisted the urge to sigh before he ap