Chapter 4 Just a glimpse
Sweat dripped from his bald head, as he watched the private jet land. His feet tapped on the tarred ground nervously. He rubbed his sweaty palms on his trousers, and took a deep breath.
The jet halted, and the gangway stairs were secured in place, and then the cabin door opened. Aleksei stepped out, and the cool air of Zaileph city brushed against his skin.
Mateo Yang wiped his forehead with the sleeve of his jacket. The first time meeting the legend himself, the undefeated boxing campion in the underworld, and the leader of Devil's playground.
Mateo strode towards him, and bowed in respect.
"I welcome you to our beautiful city, master Aleksei" He said, praying that his voice was steady.
Aleksei didn't even acknowledge him, he just walked past him like he was air.
Mateo was left embarrassed, but didn't dare say anything else. Clearly, he was pissed, and trying to curry favors was a bad idea at that moment.
The driver opened the back door of the black Jeep. Mateo watched as the car drove away, and wiped the sweat of his forehead. He sighed in relief the moment the Jeep was out of view.
Wow, that was terrifying He though, and turned to his men who were also here to welcome Aleksei.
"Alright, let's follow from behind, and ensure the safety of our boss" He ordered, and they all bowed, before rushing to a long row of black SUVs, and rushed after the Jeep.
The sound of her phone ringing woke Miley up. She groaned, and turned to the other side of the bed. She grabbed it from the night stand, and brushed a mop of hair of her face with her hand.
She frowned when she saw the caller.
"Catherine? What the fuck? Do you have any idea what time it is?" She yawned, and sat up.
"I should be the one asking you that. You're still asleep at this time?" Catherine's voice came from the other side.
Miley sighed, and stretched"What can I do for you on such a beautiful Saturday morning? "She asked.
The sound of honking came from the other side, and Miley furrowed her brows.
" Cat, are you driving?"
" Yup, I'm actually a block away from you house, so in other words I'm coming for you ass" Catherine said.
"Why?" Miley asked, already hating where this was going.
"Well, I woke up this morning, and the first thing that came to my mind was coffee. The moment that thought flashed through my mind I thought of you as well, and I was like what if I drink coffee at our favorite Cafe, together? " Catherine said, and Miley could already imagine her shrugging her shoulders.
"What!? No, go back. Go make coffee at home or something, don't drag poor sleepy me into this" She said, and Catherine chuckled.
"Nope, no can't do, sweetheart. I'm already like ten yards from your house. Oh, I've arrived" The sound of a car honking outside made her groan.
She hopped of the bed, and rushed to the window, and there outside was Catherine's Blue Mercedes parked, and waiting. She felt like crying.
"You have 20 minutes" Catherine said, before hanging up.
Miley froze for a few moments before sinking into the floor with a whine. She had just woken but she felt completely drained. She loved Catherine, but the girl was just... alot.
Her phone started ringing, and she jumped back on her feet. It was like the bitch knew that she wasn't getting ready.
"19 minutes, and 2 seconds remaining" She sang, before hanging up. Miley threw her head back, and dragged herself ass forward.
Miley descended the stairs while rummaging through her crossbag. She glanced up, and found her brother in the living room playing video games.
Miley smacked him in the back of her head, and he cussed as he lost in his game.
"Tell mom, and dad that I'm stepping out" She said, and her mom rushed out of the kitchen.
"You're leaving? I thought you were gonna help me in making the cupcakes for the fundraiser that's happening tomorrow?" Lily pouted.
"I know, but Catherine is outside, and you know how she can be? If she says she wanted to grab coffee with me then not even god can convince her to change her mind " Miley explained, and zipped her bag up.
Mavis looked away from his game with a boyish grin.
"What?! your hot friend is here? Can I go say hi?" He asked while standing up, but Miley pressed down on his shoulder making him fall back on the couch.
"No, you can not. Cat is literally a grandma to you so stop being a manwhore. Besides, you already have Bianca, Rhonda, and all your other girlfriends. Why would you need one more? Just stay away" She glared at him.
Mavis smirked, and crossed his legs.
"So, I do have a chance?" He asked.
Miley scowled" No you don't, I would just find it gross if you did try to flirt with her. Besides, Cat doesn't do kids"She said, and Mavis scoffed.
"Bye mom. Tell dad that I'll be back early so I can help him with his garden!" She yelled while rushing out.
Lily scoffed "So she can make time to help her father, and not me?" She sighed "Nine months, and six hours of labor pain all down the drain" She muttered before walking back to the kitchen.
Miley hopped into the passenger seat, and fastened her seat belt. She turned to Catherine who was applying red lipstick on her already red lips while staring into rearview mirror.
Miley raised a brow"Can we go? " She said impatiently.
Catherine smirked" Angry are we? Come on, we both know that you wanted to come. Angelo awaits you at the Cafe so you can drool some more "She wiggled her brows, and Miley blushed.
" That's not true. I don't want to be here. I just didn't have a choice "She tried to defend, while shifting uncomfortably.
Catherine's smirk grew wider" Right... "She started the car, and drove into the morning streets Zaileph city.
Aleksei's cold eyes scanned the people that were walking back, and forth in the city. Their faces held so much happiness as they chatted, and laughed with family, and friends.
His gaze hardened as he watched them. To him it was like a circus of people who knew nothing about how cruel the world can be, they all had it easy, and he felt like crushing all of their happiness. Make the feel just as miserable.
This is why he hated to be in public places, it was sicking to watch people smile and be happy when he never had that luxury.
His eyes snapped towards the driver, his patience wearing thin.
"What the fuck is the hold up?" His cold, and razer sharp voice made the driver almost jump out of his skin.
"A... A... Apologies My lord, but there seems to be an accident up ahead. It's going to take a while for the traffic to continue moving. Please be patient for a little while" The driver spoke, which only angered Aleksei more.
Suddenly a warm ray of sunlight hit him square on the face, and he groaned in irritation. He heard a soft laugh, and instinctively looked outside.
His breath go caught in his throat when he saw the most beautiful girl he had ever seen walk past his window. It was just a glimpse, but that was enough to stir his cold dead heart.