chapter 261
standing in the dean’s office, Kira was trembling because from there she could see what was going on, and she couldn’t make any sense of it. there were whispers in the corridors that it might be a mafia affair, but she didn’t know if Dimitri knew anything about it. He had always been a man capable of protecting his own, and the fact that she trusted him blindly forbade her to think that he might have had something to do with it. The old man in front of her could have put all the students in a safe place or left her to fend for herself like the others, and besides, nothing reassured her that she thought she was safe in this office. It crossed her mind at times to think that he had something to do with it too, but well, she’d wait and see. When she saw him talking on the phone, she began to move towards the door, which was unfortunately locked. she could hear Russian perfectly, as it was her native language, which was why the man had decided to lower his voice and speak softly. She was dying to know what he was up to, but he seemed to be discreet, and even if discretion was a good thing, in the situation she was in, she didn’t appreciate it at all. When he finished his call, he rubbed his hands together as if he’d hit the jackpot or been relieved of a burden.
-I want to know what I’m doing in this office, so please…
-Listen, Miss Fiodora. I know you may think that the other students are our responsibility and that we should keep them safe, but as you’ve seen, this is just a diversion so no one’s in trouble, no one’s getting kidnapped but you, so it’s very kind of you to stay here and keep your mouth shut, if you know what I mean.
-Shut up sir? you’ve just told me that I might be the target and you’re asking me to shut up, shut up until when, you tell me? until they come into this office looking for me, and what’s more, I don’t even know who you were on the phone with, which already tells me that I should be suspicious of you, do you understand that? yes, I should be suspicious of you, but you’re still my dean and that’s why I’m begging you to let me out of here.
while he looked at her as if he hadn’t heard what she’d said, Kira began to ransack the things on his desk in an attempt to find the key to get out of there. he didn’t seem to care much about the mess she was making on his table, and she didn’t like his calmness at all. she huffed and went to the door. there was only one thing left to do: bang on the door to alert someone who might be passing by. minutes later, there was no change to her problem until she heard the manly knocking on the door. the knocking sent a chill down her spine and she realized that this might be the end of her. she was dying of fear right there on the spot and the Dean was smiling at her. a smile she had no idea how to define. she stood up from the doorway to give him the chance to open the door and when he did, she was happy to see her savior once again. Dimitri was there, he had come to fetch her. she couldn’t help it and let herself sob. it was her own way of expressing her feelings. he was cradling her like the day of the shooting and she felt good. when she detached herself from him, she looked at their dean with an apologetic expression and he just nodded. Dimitri shook her hand and they went out. he could have asked her how she was, but it wasn’t over yet. he knew his enemy wasn’t far from them and he needed to lure her into his lair to show her who he was.
when he got her into the car, while it still seemed to be shaken, he drove more cautiously this time, noticing a car following close behind. so as not to worry his daughter, he pretended not to see and just drove on as if nothing had happened, but he’d changed his route. The best thing was to make his enemy think he was stupid. Driving slowly along a deserted road, he just waited for his enemy to think he’d stumbled on him.
-You’ve lost Dimirti Savoski, so either you give me what I want or I’ll kill the young woman right in front of you.
Kira looked at Dimitri with eyes black with stupefaction, she didn’t understand why this man thought he could kill her and she also wanted to know what he wanted from Dimitri, but she had to remember not to get into the mobster’s business. she remained confident until Dimitri was the first to shoot his enemy. Kira had expected him to negotiate, not to be the first to seek war.
-Don’t be afraid. The moment I open your door, you’ll jump into the other car without a second thought, Kira. I mean without a second thought.
-But are you crazy? We’re surrounded, you hear, we’re surrounded by the enemy, so you can tell me what you’re going to do, because I can’t see.
-You don’t see simply because you’re not from the mafia and you still don’t see what I’m doing, but this isn’t a debate because I’m starting to lose my patience when I look at this little brat. You’re going to do what I tell you, which is to get out of this vehicle and get into the one next to it as soon as the two doors open.
-Yes, but who are you staying with?
-It’s not as if you’re really helping me with anything, Kira. On the contrary, the fact that you’re by my side is stressing me out, as I don’t want to put you in danger.
when she wanted to ask him another question, Dimirti opened the door and found herself in another vehicle, without knowing by what miracle. it was Yuri at the wheel and she understood that it was a business deal with his boss. as he drove off at high speed, she saw a car behind them and another in front of them. she began to freak out, thinking that the man in the shadows might have thought he was helping her out, but in the end, it was nothing of the sort.
-You’re still trembling even though you’re out of danger, Kira. Were you really that scared?
-You can make fun of me if you like, but Yuri, we’re between two vehicles, the one in front seems to be waiting for us and yet the one behind seems to be following us, so can you tell me what’s reassuring about this situation? because I don’t see it at all.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
-Dimitri just wanted to make sure you got home safely, so don’t worry. He could have stayed with all his men in those two cars, but he wanted you to be safe and that’s why he stayed to fight his enemy alone.
Kira couldn’t understand what was going on. Understanding that he’d stayed on his own made her heart ache, because even though he always told her that he was a bloodthirsty mafioso capable of turning Russia upside down on his own, she also knew that he wasn’t immortal and that he could take a whale at any moment. she was scared and in pain. when the car pulled into the yard, she hurried up to her room where, without waiting, she got into the shower. she wanted to wash away everything she’d been through during the day, even if she was only washing her body, she also wanted to feel as if it was washing away the fear inside her. After a long time, when she couldn’t work out exactly how long it had been, she got out of the shower and dressed very quickly. she left her room and once in the living room, where the others were, she couldn’t see him at all. she headed for her office, thinking he might be there, but unfortunately he wasn’t. she was scared, really scared. she couldn’t understand what her men were doing at home when they could be helping her.
-But Yuri, you could have gone to help him after bringing me back, couldn’t you?
-I’m not afraid of that, but the life of a mafioso without a mission really sucks, so I prefer to obey.
-wait, that’s what you’ve been trained for. to be able to be out in the field without being scared, right? so I can understand why it’s only now that you’re so freaked out? he’s your boss and you’ve got to assist him.
-He asked me to look after you and that’s what I’m doing.
She could have played the girl in love with a superhero’s heart and found him there, but she didn’t have the heart and no one was going to let her out. She had to think of something better if she wanted him to come back. all of a sudden, the door to the hall opened on Dimitri, who was holding her bloody abdomen. she got up and was about to run towards him, but very quickly Youri stopped her and forced her into his room. he locked her in when she wanted to see him.
-Please open the door, Yuri. I don’t see why you’re locking me in, and Dimitri would like to see me.
-He’s alive and that should reassure you now Kra and it was he who asked me to take you back to your room, you know we don’t always speak in words.
-And I hate you for it.
she stayed in her room like a prisoner, even though she’d been worried about him, and the moment he’d come in, she’d had to be expelled from the room. an idea lit up her brain and yes, she’d understood. she didn’t think he’d closed the connecting door, so all she had to do was push it open and she’d be in her room, but also, the door to her room had to be open. when she got to her room, she saw that the door was locked. She rummaged through the drawers and found the spare keys, smiling as she told herself that they all said they were mafiosos capable of double-crossing her, but this time it was up to her to double-cross them. she opened the door and stepped out cautiously, as she didn’t want to get caught for fear of not getting any explanations. She walked slowly on tiptoe, and when she reached the hall where she couldn’t escape anyone, the colossus put his hand on her.
-Wasn’t that Kira’s voice? asked Dimitri, who was in the process of being treated.
-There aren’t two hysterical kids in this mansion, Dimitri, so it’s got to be her. I wonder how she managed to get out, yet I locked the door and, as far as I can remember, she doesn’t have any other keys with her. I think she’s already starting to get used to this life.
-Ask the gorilla to let her go, but keep her by the door until this is over, I don’t want to see her shaking again.
Yuri nodded and went out. When he saw Kira, he smiled at her, a mocking smile that made her even angrier than she already was. When she was released, she headed for Dimitri’s office, but it was Yuri’s turn to hold her back.
-What’s the matter with all of you, trying to hold me like a doll? I’m not a toy for you.
-boss’s orders.
-tell your boss I’ll stick a hot iron in his wound so he’ll understand what it feels like to push others aside, but now you know what? he’ll just have to die if he wants to.
she managed to free herself and left. Yuri couldn’t understand her outburst at all.