Chapter 47 Sergei
Ariel
I don't know what I'd been expecting when Gen. Yuri first asked me to attend the birthday party of his associate with him. Maybe a soft classical vibe, with opera music, glasses of champagne and calm conversations around the room about life and businesses. I mean, Gen. Yuri was a middle-aged man so his associates would be middle-aged too, right?
Wrong. Well, about the vibe part. Most of the men at the party were indeed middle-aged, but the party was far from classical by miles. The music was loud, the crowd raunchy and the place filled with lots of young women like me while beers and cocktails made their way around the room.
Wow. I could barely contain my surprise as Gen Yuri steered me around the room with his arms around my waist yet again. He stopped when we got to a couch quite at the center where a man was seated with women around him and a woman in-between his…
Wait, was she giving him a blow job right now? In front of everyone? I glanced around. Well, not really everyone since people were barely looking but still this room was crowded and
The man raised his hands with a smile when he popped open his eyes to see us. “Yuri… I… fuck…”
They were going to keep doing… that?!
I looked away, uncomfortable even though I was the only one that thought this was weird.
“I… give me a minute. Fuck… yeah, right there…” I looked back to see him lolling his head back and probably moaning. Thank God, I couldn't really hear that above the loud music. Then he pulled her away and pulled up his pants.
“Yuri!” He yelled above the loud music as he stood up to shake and hug Gen. Yuri. I still wasn't sure who he was.
“Caine. My man. Happy birthday. It's obvious you're enjoying your day a little too much, aren't you?” I raised an eyebrow. He's the celebrant?
“As I should. I mean, I only get to do this once a year, right?” They chuckled. “I was already thinking you were not going to make it.”
“What? Why would I miss your celebration?”
"Well, you've been busy with the project, so…” His eyes landed on me then and he stopped talking. “Is she with you?”
“Obviously.” Gen. Yuri propped me forward with his arms and smiled. “Ariel Bennett.”
“Ariel Bennett. Hmm… she's pretty.”
“I know, right?" I tried to remain still, his eyes roaming over me like I was an interesting specimen.
“Well, we need to discuss. Sergei was brought in today.”
“Fuck! You found him?!” I glanced at Gen Yuri to see blatant surprise on his face.
“Yes. I told you I had my ways.”
“I didn't know it'd be so fast though.” The man shrugged. "Well, it was pretty easy. I got word of his arrival as soon as he stepped foot on our soil.”
A moment of silence ensued. Well, not so silent, thanks to the loud music. Then, "Where is he?” General Yuri asked
“The basement.”
“Has he said anything?”
“Not yet. I was waiting for you to arrive.”
“Then let's go…”
The man shook his head. “Later. Have you forgotten today is my birthday? I plan to be bloodshed-free today.”
“As if that has ever happened, but sure. We'll get back to it later.”
The man sat back down on the long couch and immediately got crowded by ladies, both naked and dressed. Gen. Yuri wrapped his arm around me again and steered me away from the sight.
“Let’s grab ourselves a drink.”
"Okay," I agreed. Hopefully I don't throw it up.
Twelve hours later,
The whole thing felt oddly familiar. The dull ache behind my eyes, the heavy weight in my limbs, the pounding in my head, my dry throat, that sick feeling that something was wrong… It only intensified when I glanced down under the blanket and saw that I was naked.
I covered my mouth immediately, my stomach lurching violently. I barely made it to the nearest bathroom before I heaved a combination of drinks and that pudding I ate on the plane yesterday.
Oh God.
I heaved over the toilet seat again and just sat there on the floor, disoriented and sick.
What happened? How did I get here? And Oh, General Yuri… Did something happen? Did I have too much to drink? I mean, that would explain yet again why I couldn't remember anything from last night.
I mean, I do remember waking up on the plane, getting to the party and having that drink but after that…
I placed my hand against my forehead and winced at the sharp pain that pierced through it. Fuck!
What happened?
I walked out of the bathroom minutes later to see my dress folded neatly on the dresser. It must have been there before because I didn't hear anyone come into the room but once again, my undies were nowhere to be found. In place of them was another set of a pink bra and pants that made me question what had really happened last night.
I mean, it was obvious Gen. Yuri and I had sex at this point but… something was wrong and it was making me sick to my stomach.
I put them on either way, including my dress, and headed out of the room. First I needed a glass of water if I could get one and second, I needed to find General Yuri.
It was currently 10 am; I'd checked my phone on the bedside table before stepping out and now had it pressed tightly against my palm as I walked down a stair.
The house was deadly silent, which was surprising since ear-deafening music had just been blasting through the house just hours ago but I understood why when I got to the living room to see everywhere clean and sparkling with no one anywhere to be found.
Only two ladies in maid uniforms moved about the space and they both turned to face me as soon as I got there.
“Uh… Hi, sorry. I–I’m looking for Gen. Yuri?” None of them said anything in response and just moved about their businesses after another second of staring at me.
The fuck?
“Miss Bennett?” I nearly shat my pants when I heard a voice say behind me. I whipped my head around to see a woman with white-blonde hair in a straight black gown. She flashed me a tight smile. “Good morning. I heard you ask of General Yuri…”
“Y-yes.”
“He’s currently in a meeting with some associates but has asked us to take care of you till he's back. Is there anything you'll like us to do for you specifically? Breakfast?”
I shook my head. I was still feeling too sick to stomach anything. “I'll just like a glass of water.”
“Beautiful. Come with me, please.” I raised an eyebrow as she led me past the vast living room space and into the kitchen area, where even more staff stood, doing… chores.
“Someone get Miss Bennett here a glass of water.” The woman barked and almost immediately someone started scrambling to do just that.
I felt awkward. “I…could have got it myself.”
“No. It's fine.” Of course it is. She's not the one getting it.
I flashed a smile at the lady that eventually brought a glass of water to me, her hands shaking a bit. “Thank you.”
She didn't respond and just rushed back to her post. I took a glance around the room as I sipped the water.
“Anything else?”
“Nothing.”
She gestured for us to head back into the living room. “Feel free to look around the house while you wait or would you like me to give you a tour?”
I shook my head immediately. This was my opportunity and I wasn't about to waste it.
Maybe I could find something here.
A rush of adrenaline flooded through my veins. Fuck. I'm nervous.