Chapter 15 FIFTEEN

Chapter 15 FIFTEEN
KIRA\]

“I can't wait to be done with school,” Chiara groans as we step out of the anatomy class. That was our last class for the day, and I can't wait to see my brothers. I've missed them like crazy.
“And to think he gave us loads of assignments. It's the first first day for fuck's sake,” She complains again and I can't help but laugh. She's been throwing tantrums all day, and I know it's not entirely because of the classes.
“Don't worry, fuzzball. It's just a matter of time and all this will be over.”
“Six years is not a matter of time,” She snaps and I laugh.
“Will you be going to the party ?” I ask, curiosity crawling in my veins.
She shakes her head with a disgusted look on her face.
“I'd rather curl up in bed and sleep all day than attend a party hosted by that man.”
“He's your father Ara. You can hate him forever, ” I tell her.
“Oh yeah I can,” she protests with an eye roll. “You might love your father a lot, and crave for his non-existent attention. But baby girl I don't give two fucks if mine throws himself in the ocean.”
I spot a familiar figure in the distance, leaning against a dark red sports convertible. Dark messy hair and grey eyes just like mine.
“Kirian!” I yell excitedly.
I run towards him and lounge in his arms. He wraps his arms around me and chuckles.
I breathe in his familiar comforting scent of apple and baby powder. Just being in his arms feels like everything is going to be okay.
“Okay I see you have successfully stolen my best friend from me.” Chiara's voice breaks the comforting silence . I pull away from Kirian and stare at her.
“Ron is here.” She gestures to the car which pulls not too far from Kirian’s car. “ I'll let you borrow my best friend for now. But bring her back in one piece,” She warns Kirian.
She tries to put on a stern expression but Kirian just scoffs.
She rolls her eyes and I can't resist the urge to laugh.
Chiara and Kirian have never gotten along, and I don't know exactly why. Chiara said he's too snobbish, and acts like he's above the whole world.
That's Kirian for you.
He's the most introverted person I know. The best time I hear him speak is when he's around me or Gray.
At times I feel sorry for who he will end up with.
“See you later Chiara.” I pull away from Kirian and give her a hug.
“Take care of yourself and have fun at the party okay?” With one last hug, she saunters off to the car where Ron holds open the door for her. She steps in and he shuts it. He walks to the driver's seat, gets in and drives off.
“Come on, let's go,” Kirian says. We both get in the car and he drives off.
A few minutes later we are at the apartment he's renting. We both step in and head to the elevator.
When the elevator door opens I freeze in shock
Rylie is leaning against the wall, her hands are pinned up to her head, and her shirt is fully unbuttoned. Blue is busy kissing the life out of her.
“Come on Angelita,” Kirian says, taking hold of my hand.
Still frozen from shock, I let him lead me into the room, leaving my brother and friend in the hallway. Immediately I step into the apartment, I'm met with the scent of water lilies and vanilla.
Rylie!
Just what is going on?
Kirian offers me a seat, and takes one beside me.
“What's going on Kirian?” I ask, my curiosity getting the better of me.
“Let's wait for them to come in. We've all got something to tell you hmmm?” He asks and I nod. “For now tell me how you have been?”
I hesitate for a while, not knowing exactly what to tell him.
But then this is Kirian.
I can tell him I killed someone and he's not going to judge me. He won't tell a soul if I ask him not to.
He's not temperamental like Andrei, neither does he act without thinking like Luca. He's calm and collected and totally believes in patience.
However, if I tell him he's going to worry about me. Raylee is already doing that, and I don't want another individual to add to that list.
“I'm fine, Kirian. Nothing I can't handle,” I tell him.
He holds out his arm, and I shift closer snuggling into his embrace. He wraps his arms around me and kisses my hair. I've missed being in his arms like this.
He's my favorite brother and the one who can tell when something is wrong with me. Even when I don't say anything.
“I'm always here for you Angelita. You can tell me anything,” He says softly. I close my eyes and enjoy the warmth.
However, my peaceful moment is interrupted by sounds of moaning.
My brother and my friend are having sex in the hallway and I can hear them.
What the fuck!
“Yes! Fuck me harder Kai,” I hear Rylie 's voice. I bury my face further trying to cover my ears and drown out the noises.
“That's so gross!” I cry into my brother's chest and he laughs.
“Sorry Angelita,” He tells me and places his hand over my head helping me to cover my ear
The door opens minutes later, and I pull away to see Rylie step inside followed by Gray .
Her face is flushed, and even though she's tried to fix up her hair and adjust her clothing, she still screams ‘ I've just been fucked’ . I shoot Gray a glare and he smirks.
“Look I'm not interested in hearing you two fuck each other so next time try to get a room and gag her,” I snap as he shuts the door.
“Hey Kira,” Rylie says moving towards me. She hugs me and tries to kiss my cheek. I simply push her away, my face twisting in disgust.
“Keep those lips away from me. I don't even know what has been in there,” I warn her, and she laughs.
“We're sorry we didn't tell you earlier baby sis,” Gray says.
However, his tone doesn't portray an inch of the apology he just offered. Rather, he folds his arms, and stares at me with a smirk.
“Yeah,” Rylie agrees. “ I just wasn't sure I wanted to be with them.”
“But I was,” I say and she stares at me with shock. “ The day you addressed Gray as Kai despite the fact that the asshole hates that name, I already knew I'll turn out like this. I just didn't know they'd decide to share you.”
“So you're not mad at me?” Rylie asks.
“Since Kirian and Gray are willing to share you then..” I shrug.
“Thanks for understanding Angelita. I was worried you'll be mad,” Kirian says.
“Well I am mad,” I tell him, then turn to Gray. “ I have never enjoyed listening to your fuck sessions with other women. What makes you think I will want to hear one with my friend involved?” I ask folding my arms.
He simply shrugs. “I don't know . Maybe to help with your boring and non-existent sex life?”
I throw one of the couch pillows at him and he catches it with a laugh. My stomach instantly growls. “I'm hungry,” I complain in a childlike voice and Gray makes a face.
“I'll go make us something to eat.”
“No!” Rylie and I scream.
“I would rather die of hunger,” I tell him.
“That hurts.” He holds his chest, and fakes a heart attack. Rylie and I burst into laughter and even Kirian smiles.
“Come on Kai. We all know you can't cook to save your life,” She says and I stick my tongue out to him.
Childish, I know.
However, they are the only people I get to be this way around. My brothers bring out the best in me, and I will forever love them.
“I'll get you something to eat, Angelita,” Kirian says standing up. He heads to the kitchen without another word.
Gray rolls his eyes at me before heading upstairs. Rylie plops down on the couch behind me and holds my hand.
“How are you doing? I hope you are taking care of yourself,” She asks me and I nod. I gasp as I recall something. Something which Victor's presence has caused to be of great concern.
“Rylie can you go check on Lola for me? I've been calling Clarissa, but I can't get through to her.”
“What's wrong? You look so worried.”
“Victor is in Italy,” I reveal. “I'm scared, Ry. What if he finds her? I can't let that man find my baby,” I tell her, panic rising in me. She pulls me in for a hug and gently pats my back.
“I'll check on her don't you worry,” she promises, and I give a grateful smile.

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“How do I look?” Raylee asks, twirling around our dressing room in the casino.
The three of us, Meryl included, are getting ready for the party. We have just thirty minutes left before Nikolai comes to pick us up and I'm still in my underwear.
I really don't feel like going.
But then Meryl didn't give me a choice. She would literally dress me and drag me there if she has to.
I let my gaze roam over Raylee's pretty figure. “Are you sure you are not all dressed up for Mr Romano?” I tease, and she rolls her eyes.
She hates the man to a fault, and that makes me wonder why she puts up with him.
“Yeah. I saw the way he made you come in the midst of everyone yesterday at the casino. You looked so flushed, I had a hard time deciding whether it was with his cock or fingers,” Meryl says and Raylee turns a shade of tomato.
“No! You did not see that you idiot! ” She yelled playfully, throwing her a pillow.
We both laugh and she blushes even harder.
I pick up my dress from the bed and stand up, deciding it's time to get dressed. I step into the beautiful silver dress and it instantly hugs every single curve of my body. The low neckline and thin straps help to expose a bit of my cleavage. There's also a slit which goes right up to my left thigh.
“Oh God Kira! You look…..” Meryl pauses searching for a word.
“Beautiful?” I ask, twirling to give them a better view.
“Well, that's not the exact word I'm looking for. Heartbreaking will be more like it,” She says. Raylee and I exchange a glance. “ Of course. So many men would want you but won't be able to have you. That's heartbreaking enough.”
I shake my head at her theory. Laughing, she stands up from the bed and smoothens the gray dress she wore.
Her laughter is so contagious I can't help but smile. She's so easy going and optimistic that I sometimes envy her.
Someone as simple as she is doesn't deserve the monster of a boyfriend she has. We do some finishing touches to our hair and makeup before heading out.
Mr Romano picks us up with his Black SUV, and in no time we arrive at the party. It's not too different from the ones my father hosts all the time.
The real noticeable difference is the language spoken. I hear more Italian and can't even eavesdrop on any conversation if I wanted to.
Meryl spots a familiar figure in the crowd, and her face brightens up.
“I'll catch you girls later,” she informs, giving Ray and I a hug, before sauntering off.
“Kira love, can you come with me for a second? I've got something to tell you,” Nikolai says, immediately Meryl leaves .
I'm taken aback.
He hasn't said a word to me since he eavesdropped on my conversation with Raylee.
My fear instantly skyrockets at the thought of what he could possibly want to tell me. I give Raylee a panicked look, and she responds with an assuring smile.
Deciding to trust Raylee, I nod and follow Nikolai.
He leads Ray and I to a quiet corner in the room, away from the noise.
He gives me a smile, and I almost have a heart attack. “I'd like you to explain in detail what your father sent you here for,” he demands , and I swallow nervously.
Raylee touches my arm reassuringly , and I take in a deep breath.
I proceed to tell Nikolai everything, not leaving out any details.
He listens keenly and just sighs by the time I'm done. He takes my hand in his and gives me a smile. “I'll help you love.”
I can't hold back the joy which surges through me. “Do…do you mean it?”
“Of course,” he says .
I raise my legs and hug him out of pure joy. He chuckles and wraps his arms around me.
I pull away a while later.
However, I can't stop smiling. I don't know how he plans on helping me, but it just feels good to have someone on my side. Someone who has nothing to lose by helping me.
“I'll get some of my men to figure out what your father wants from Ryat and how to bring him down. For now just keep up with the seducing acts,” He tells me and I nod. He leans in close and whispers. “ He's here.”
I turn and see Ryat walking towards us. His hands are tucked in his pocket, and his hair is held at the back of his head.
He looks calm and collected, but I don't mistake the rage radiating from him even from a distance
He comes to a halt when he's within earshot. “Kira, a word,” he demands, and walks away without caring if I actually follow.
Raylee gives me a thumbs up, and Nikolai throws me an encouraging smile.
With a grateful nod, I turn and go after Ryat.
He leads me up two flights of stairs,
and down a fairly lit hallway,and before I can register my surroundings, he pulls me into a room.
I'm not given any chance to protest, as I'm instantly pushed against the wall, and my lips are seized in a fiercely drugging kiss.