Tate
Chapter 14
Christ! I can’t believe I almost had her damn sister killed. I hope she forgives me. I can’t lose her, I love her. We finally get past all the Jeremy shit and are faced with another issue. I make another call to Uncle.
“Is my Красота sister still safe? I don’t care, Victor; make sure everyone knows not to touch her. Thank you.” Short and simple, just the way I like my calls to go.
When I dropped Emily off at home she was doing much better but was still a little upset. I’m going to call my boy, Hans, and have him dig up whatever info on Elaina as possible. I’d like to get all of the secrets out in the open and not be blindsided again, literally and figuratively. Thank God this semester is almost over with. I can’t deal with classes and everything else. I have to talk to Emily about this. My poor girl has been through hell and back.
“Отец.” I embrace my father and kiss his cheek out of respect. I haven’t always been close to my father. Growing up he was a hard man. Since Viktor and I have gotten older we have both grown closer to our father. I think it’s because we finally understand part of the stress he lives with being The Big Boss here in America. When we lived in Russia he was always out on business. At least here he is able to be home more and is safe. I am grateful I don’t have to be the big boss. My father still has at least fifteen more years and then we will talk. I don’t want my children growing up as I did.
“Сын.” He has called me ‘son’ or ‘Knees’ my whole life. Rarely have I been ‘Luka’ to him unless I was being scolded.
“I came to ask for Vivi’s ring.” I have learned that my father is a busy man and it’s best to get straight to the point. He appreciates it and it makes things easier.
“Ahh, I was surprised you didn’t ask for it when you came for dinner. How is your little princess? Doing better, I hope.”
“Emily is doing better. I just took her home before I came here. I’m assuming Viktor filled you in on her sister?”
“Yes, the little one hasn’t woken up yet but Viktor seems quite taken with her.”
“Oh, you picked up on that, too? I was wondering if I imagined it or not.”
“I assure you Viktor is smitten. Uncle will have to pry his fingers from her if anyone tries to touch her. I am to assume you have Hans on her?”
“Yes, I called him as soon as we left her room and told him to find out anything he can about her. He said to give him a few hours. I told him to call tomorrow because I plan to spend time with my Красота. I’m hoping she isn’t too angry with me after my fuck up with the hit. Before this shit she had said she would stay with me and let me have her forever. Then when we figured out whom Elaina is, Красота told me if anything happened to her сестра (sister) that she would never forgive me. I want to give her Vivi’s ring but I’m scared she will tell me no, now.”
“Ahh, my сын (son), you have so much to learn about women yet. She will say yes, believe me. Do something special she will appreciate and see that you care about what she cares about. If you do, then she will come around.”
“So I should take care of her sister? Move her to a suite? Maybe take my love her favorite ice cream? Or something extravagant, diamonds, a car she likes?” My father laughs at how eager I am and my ideas.
“Yes, move her sister so she’s extra comfortable. You already have Viktor being your guard dog even though he was tasked with the hit in the first place. Take her favorite ice cream if that’s something she loves and slip Vivi’s ring on her finger. Tell her you love her and she can pick out a new ring if she doesn’t want your grandmother’s. Everything will work out. Make sure to update Mishka and me. I know your mother is buzzing inside to plan a wedding. I am happy for you. You have our blessing and best wishes. We love you, Luka.” That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Now let’s do this!
Emily
I can’t wait to meet my sister. My sister. Wow, that sounds weird! I’m filled with so much joy in my heart knowing I have a piece of family still alive in the world.
“I’m so glad you’re back! We were all so worried about you. I brought you some hot chocolate back from A Sip Of Heaven.” Avery’s planted beside me on the bed. “And I even brought you a banana nut muffin if London’s fat ass hasn’t eaten it already! I swear that girl has been eating everything in sight! I told her it was yours so she better leave it alone.” I lean over and smooch her on her cheek.
“Thank you, Avery, you are so thoughtful. With Vivi cooking for me the whole time I was in the hospital I’m surprised I can fit in my clothes! Man, that sucked, but boy did I eat good!” Avery laughs at me and I smile. It feels so good to be home.
“Tate asked me to move in with him officially and he told me he loved me. It was the sweetest thing ever!” She looks surprised but really happy and excited.
“Wow, girl! That’s so awesome, I’m happy for you! What are you going to do about your sister?” I had caught everyone up to speed when we walked in the door earlier.
“I just have to wait and see, I guess. It’s so nerve racking.” There’s a small knock on the door and Muffin jumps up when it opens. In walks my gorgeous man carrying a small tub of my favorite ice cream – Cookies and Cream.
“Yumm. Whatcha got there, stud?” Avery gives me a small hug and stands up. Tate gives me a dazzling smile and walks toward the bed to set down the bag of stuff he has.
“I’ll give you guys some privacy, love ya, Em! Holler if you need me, 'k?” Avery walks out of our room and on the way she smacks Tate dead center in the ass. He looks at me as if he was just violated and I burst out in giggles.
After the door is shut I lean over and see that Tate has brought me a soda and ice cream. They are my two favorite guilty pleasures.
“Yumm. Somebody’s being sweet tonight!” I say as he bends down to lay next to me and gives me a chaste kiss on my forehead.
“Of course, my love, I want you happy and feeling better.”
“I do feel much better. I think I just needed to be home and able to snuggle with Muffin.”
“Good, Красота, that makes me happy. I had your sister moved to a suite at the hospital and Viktor is staying with her.” I lean over and pull him to me so I can kiss him properly.
“Thank you, honey bunch, that means more to me than you could ever imagine.” I slip my tongue between his lips and get a small kiss out of him. He pulls away and I suck on his bottom lip. God, I missed being so close to him.
“Another thing, my Красота, I love you and I meant what I said earlier.” He pulls my hand in front of him and slides a beautiful diamond ring on my finger. I look closer and see it is a large diamond. I’m guessing two carats with a wide platinum band. It’s absolutely beautiful and compliments my hand perfectly. It’s so perfect it brings tears to my eyes. I look up at Tate in wonderment. I can’t believe I have this great man in my life.
“Oh, Tate!”
“It was Vivi’s before, but if you don’t like it we can get you whatever ring you want. As long as it’s my ring on your finger, I don’t care what it looks like.”
“Oh my God! This was Vivi’s? It’s even more perfect, I’m so honored to wear your grandmother’s ring! Thank you, Tate, it’s absolutely wonderful. I love you so much!” His smile is huge at my reaction and I can tell it pleases him that I love his grandmother’s ring so much.
“I love you so much, Красота, truly. You make me so happy, love. Mishka is going to go through the roof with excitement when she hears, she will get the wedding she wants to help you plan so much! Of course it will be whatever you want but she will be thrilled to just be a part of it. Vivi, too, if you don’t mind they help?”
“No, of course not! I would love their help, but not too soon, okay?” Tate looks at me perplexed like he doesn’t understand.
“I can wait six months, Красота, anything later and I will take you to Vegas to elope.” I laugh at his time limit. He looks like he just solved world hunger.<
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“I guess I can try to pull it off in six months! But I’m not giving up school.”
“No, baby, you do whatever makes you happy. You want to go to school, go. You want to open a business, I will buy you one. You want to stay home and have my babies, let’s do it. I want you to be as happy as I am, little lamb.” Ohhh, he’s so freaking sweet!
I think I’ve waited long enough. I start to peel his clothes off him and push him to lean backward. The pain meds the doctor gave me are freaking awesome. They make me feel pretty good, considering how bad I hurt when I first woke up after the accident. I get Tate naked and laying on the bed and just take him in for a minute. God he’s fucking gorgeous. I want him so bad.
“Okay, big boy, we are gonna put this yummy ice cream to use.” He looks at me with wide eyes and a sexy little smirk. I grab the ice cream and spoon from the table. I smear a little melted ice cream across the ridges of his abs, I bend down and lick and suck my way over each ridge. I put a small spoonful on each nipple then smear it in circles over his barbells with my tongue, then suck them each into my mouth. He groans at the cool sensations and then the heat from my mouth. I bite his neck and he growls. I pepper kisses down his tummy and make my way to his engorged cock. I take his cock in my hand and pump him a few times. I give Tate a mischievous smile and take a big bite of ice cream. I lean down quickly and take his cock in my mouth. I move the ice cream over his tip with my tongue and he moans. Good, he must like it. I suck all the ice cream off him and bob my head up and down his length a few times. He pulls me up quickly and his dick comes out with a loud pop.
“Ебать (fuck), baby! Jesus, you are going to make me come already, that is fucking amazing, Красота!” He pulls me up to him and lays me on my back. He takes off my night shirt, bra and thong like he’s a starved man.
“No, Tate, I want to ride you!”
“Uh uh. It’s my turn!” He scoots down and grabs a big bite of ice cream. He goes straight to my clit and it’s a zing of cold and heat.
“Fuck, Tate!” He licks through my lips and into my core. His tongue is ice cold from the ice cream. God, it feels fantastic He sticks a warm finger inside me and I almost shoot off, I’m so close.
“God, you are so fucking sexy with my ring on your finger, Emily. To know this pussy is all mine, I can eat it and fuck it whenever I want to, turns me on so fucking much. My pussy baby, mine.” He stops eating my pussy and sucks each of my nipples into his mouth, they pop out of his mouth and he lightly twists and tugs on them with his fingers.
“Oh, Tate, it feels so good.” My body is writhing against his and my pussy is soaked, wanting him inside me. He kisses up to my neck and bites my shoulder. I scream out and he thrusts deep inside me quickly. He pumps hard once and I start to come. He has me so worked up I can’t think of anything but how good he feels, he glides in and out of me easily because of the gush of wetness. He pulls my legs up over his shoulders, one of his hands grabs onto the headboard. I hear the bed creak and groan as he drives into me hard and rough. It’s like he’s making sure that tomorrow everyone will know where he has been. I rake my nails into his back and suck one of his nipples into my mouth. My pussy contracts around his cock and it’s his undoing. I feel it jerk within me as his cum spurts deep inside, and it feels fantastic. He keeps his dick seated inside of me for a few minutes and catches his breath. He rains kisses all over my face.
“Fucking amazing, Красота. I’m gonna keep my cock here so my cum stays deep inside you. God, I fucking love you.” I smile up at him, he’s sweaty and his hair is sticking out in every direction. He’s out of breath and panting a little bit, his body shines from the sweat glistening on his skin. I’m surrounded by his scent and it makes me feel safe and loved. I’m finally home.
“I love you, too, sugar dimples, now let’s hop in the shower, okay?” He nods and stands up from the bed. He reaches down to pick me up and carries me bridal style to the bathroom. He turns on the shower and lets it heat up before he helps me into it with him. In the shower, he washes my body softly and gently massages me all over. I have never felt so cherished in my entire life. After our relaxing shower we snuggle in bed and he takes me two more times that night.
Emily
Chapter 15
Viktor calls us first thing in the morning to tell us that Elaina is awake. Apparently she asked who he was and he said a friend then asked if she had family. She told him no, that she was adopted and doesn’t communicate with her adopted family. Viktor asked her why she was drinking and driving, and she told him she has a shitty life. He asked if she had a sister and Elaina told him not that she knows of, but her biological family never contacted her growing up. He told Tate she seems sincere and he believes her.
Shortly after Tate talked to Viktor, one of his men, Hans, called to let him know what he found on Elaina. He basically confirmed what Viktor said about her. According to Hans, Elaina is twenty years old, born on August twenty third (same as me), works at a shitty little bar in Knoxville called Root’s, drives a white 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (good choice) lives in a shitty dump of an apartment, was adopted, no prior run ins with the law, and has no boyfriend. Hmm. I have to say, I’m dying inside to go and see her.
“We will go, Красота, as soon as you eat your food so you can take your pain meds,” Tate chastises me. I can’t help it if I’m excited and it’s making me not hungry!
“Tate, you have been on me for like twenty minutes. I’m not freaking hungry! I will take some Tylenol, but not the strong stuff. I’m feeling a lot better and I don’t want to be loopy at the hospital.” I give him my puppy dog face and puff out my bottom lip. He’ll give in, he loves me too much.
“Alright, Красота, but if you start to get weak then you eat what I get you, okay?” I smile and nod. I win.
Tate’s been a little paranoid driving me, so he’s been driving the big ass Tahoe everywhere. I feel like we could crunch over cars with his truck if we wanted to.
“Hey, sugar dimples; you think the Tahoe would make it over that little Honda?” He looks over at me as if I’ve lost my mind. I nod toward the car in question and then I shrug.
“What? It’s a good question; we are in a monster truck.”
“Oh my God, Emily, you are so annoying when you get hyped up. We are not in a monster truck; she’s only got a three inch lift and 35" tires. It just feels huge to you because you are bite size.” He shakes his head and goes back to paying attention to the road.
“Are you sure personality disorders don’t run in your family?”
“Stop, Emily, just shut your mouth before you get me wound up.” I roll my eyes at him.
“Okay, fine, I was just asking. I mean you did just get pissy again.”
“Shhhhhhh.”
“Oh my God! Did you just shhhhh me? You freaking shhhhhh!” He just rolls his eyes and ignores me.
We arrive at the hospital and I’m all jittery. Tate is annoyed because apparently I “bounce around and shit”. I do kind of feel like I’m bouncing when I walk, but I won’t openly admit that to him.
Suite 5
We knock lightly on the door and can hear Viktor get up and tell Elaina he has a surprise visitor for her. Viktor opens the door and he looks…happy, like really happy. We smile at him and he smiles back, he even shows teeth in his smile. Well, I’ll be damned, either he has a crush or she’s a really cool chick. We step inside and I slowly make my way around the corner. Elaina’s sitting up in bed and is looking remarkably better. I look her over completely and eventually meet her eyes that look exactly like mine, except where mine are green hers are a really deep blue. She looks me over just as completely and when she takes in my face she lets out a blood curdling scream. I drop to the floor, Tate turns around to see who’s behind me and Viktor rushes to pull her to his chest. She stops screaming and starts to stutter.
“Vi-vi-vi-Victor who-who the fuck was that? Oh m-my God, Viktor, she looked exactly like me!” I can hear her start to cry and i
t makes me sad inside. Tate turns around and realizes the reason Elaina screamed is because of me. Viktor is holding her and mumbling something to her that I can’t hear. Tate leans down to help me up.
“Are you okay, Красота?” I hear Elaina ask Viktor if my name is Красота, that makes me giggle and she peaks her head around Viktor when she hears me.
“I’m fine, Tate, she just startled me. With everything that’s been going on I figured the best move was to hit the floor.” I look over at her and offer her a shy smile. She returns my little smile but also looks worried.
“Um, Hi, Elaina. You ran into me with your car.” Shit. Did I really just open up with that? Fuck, I have to think before I speak!
“I did? I’m so, so sorry if you are hurt because of me.” Her voice is softer than mine and I want to hug her.
“Can I come closer so we can talk, please?” I ask quietly, I don’t want to freak her out again.
“Yes, of course you can.” I smile and sit on the edge of her bed.
“So I’m guessing by your reaction you are just as shocked about this as I am?”
“Completely, I had no idea I had any biological family close to me or any at all for that matter.” That sucks but it makes me feel better that this is a big shock to her as well.
“That’s funny because I’m actually from Texas. I grew up there my whole life. I just moved here a few months ago, I go to UT.” Calm down! I’m rambling.
“And what are the odds that on my very shitty night I get drunk and wreck into my identical twin that I’ve never met or even knew about? That’s really creepy if you think about it.” Wow, she rambles too.
“Yep, very creepy but it must have happened for a reason.” I give her a wide smile and squeeze her hand. She returns my smile and it’s like looking into a mirror. We spend the next two hours comparing our likes and dislikes. It’s amazing how much we have in common with us never even knowing about the other one. We leave but exchange phone numbers first and I promise her I’ll be back at dinner time. She has to stay in the hospital for a while for her body to heal, during that time I’m going to get to know my sister.
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