Chapter 127 - Russia

After a long and hard good bye to the twins and a long and hard session of dodging questions from Lia and Minjae, Shiwoo and I were now packed and ready to leave.

He did in fact no give me a gun as yet, but I was still working on it.

A driver of his dropped us off at the airport where the private jet was waiting and I sucked in a breath as we entered.

"First time in a private plane?" he asked from his seat beside me and I nodded as he held my hand.

It was going to be a long eight hour flight so we might as well get comfortable and enjoy the ride.

About four hours in the ride I fell asleep and was finally awaken when we arrived at the airport in Russia.

I was a little discombobulated at first when I first work up, but I went to the bathroom and splashed water on to my face looking less like a corpse.

The air in Russia was so crisp and it felt wonderful as we stepped out of the plane into the night.

A car was already here and waiting for us and the driver held the door for us as we got in loading in our luggage.

"Welcome to Russia babe." said Shiwoo smiling and I too smiled.

"It's quite beautiful and I haven't seen it all as yet. Russia was on my bucket list countries and I did study Russian for like six or so months" I shrugged and he looked surprised.

"Really? I didn't know that you studied Russian. So all this time you knew it and didn't say anything?"

I shrugged and he dramatically covered his mouth causing me to roll my eyes, 'of course I know Russian and like nine other languages. I just don't really use those skills unless necessary and besides, how did you think I knew about your little thing with Ana?"

"Ah yes. I should have know. You are full of surprises aren't you?" he asked and I shrugged smirking. He had no idea.

The car soon after pulled up to a nice looking old fashion building and I knew that this must have been the Kuznestova's residence and my face grew sour at the thought of meeting Ana again.

The door opened and out stepped Shiwoo first extending his hand for me to take hold off.

I adjusted my coat and fixed my hair in the mirror before holding onto Shiwoo's hand as we entered.

I must admit that even though these people were the enemy they had a really nice mansion and if this visit were on different circumstances maybe I would have been in awe.

"Ah Svetoslav" greeted who I am assuming must be Mr. Kuznetsova as we entered into a large room which we were led to by guards.

"Nikolay, so we meet again." replied Shiwoo his face hard as well as mine.

Ana was standing to he left of her father while she looked down on us, a look of disgust on her face as she set her eyes on Shiwoo and I's interlocked hands and I smirked.

Their whole conversation was taking place in Russian and I assume that they didn't expect me to understand, and quite frankly I didnt care. That was until my ears perked up at the sound of my name.

"So Svetsolav I sww you have brought a guest. Quite a pretty young thing." complimented Nikolay, but I dint thank him.

"Yes sir she is quite lovely isn't she-"

"More lovelier than my daughter?" he asked cutting Shiwoo off and I raised a brow as I looked at him waiting for him to answer.

"If I may be honest sir my wife is way more beautiful that your daughter both inside and out."

I smirked at his words, inwardly applauding him for saying the right answer.

"Pft" scoffed Ana and I turned my gaze to her direction.

"Oh Anastasia doll, I didn't see you there. It was hard to recognize you fully clothed and with out the look of desperation."

She chuckled at me as she took a step forward looking me up and down, "very cute. Shiwoo when ever you get bored of this child you know where to find me incase you need a taste of a real woman."

My hands balled into fist at my side as I looked at her stupid smirking face and my jaw clenched as my eye twitched.

Shiwoo must have sensed my anger for he held onto my hand and I felt myself began to relax as my breathing evened out.

"Well we would love to stay and chat Nikolay, but we are quite tired from the light so this is where our meeting ends." said Shiwoo looking at his wrist watch and pulling me to is side.

"Ah yes. But of course. Stephan, bring me the invitation for Mr. Svetoslav for the ball on Friday. I hope I will be seeing you and your lovely wife there." he said as Shiwoo nodded and we left their mansion and drove to where we were staying.

The place where we staying was not as big as the Kuznestova's mansion which was expected, but it was fairly big and beautiful and this time I didn't stop myself from being in awe.

Shiwoo had men who were guarding the house every second and I felt safe enough, but something was bugging me, "hey Shiwoo why would you refer to me as your wife when we are not even engaged?"

He looked at me confused as he removed his jacket laying it over a chair, and I sighed as I picked it up putting on a hanger.

"What do you mean? Do you have a problem with being referred to as my wife?"

"No no it's just. That title just means a huge thing you know and I  don't think that it should just be thrown around like that you know?" I asked and he folded his arms

"So in other words you just don't like that big of a commitment huh? IS that it?" I lowered my head not answering his question and he sighed, "fine the. What ever you wish. Look I'm really tired so I'm just gonna go take a shower and get some sleep.

"Listen Shiwoo I didn't mean-" I started to explain, but he just cut me off.

"It's fine Tally. I get it. I love you and good night." he said before closing the door of the bathroom in my face.

I pouted at the realization that he didn't kiss me on the fore head and I felt my chest tighten.

I sighed as I stripped out of my clothes, changing into nightwear as I laid on the bed waiting for him to join.

He did shortly after though, but he didn't pull me towards him, but just laid on his side of the bed with his back turned to me.

I felt awful for what had transpired between us earlier, but I am glad that I had made my feelings and intentions known.

I didn't want to be tied down by a man by being his house wife for I have worked too hard and long to be independent.

I already carried and had his kids without complaint.

I think that that should be enough for him for it is enough for me.

I did feel him place a kiss on my forehead though when he thought that I was asleep and my smiled as my racing heart became steady for I knew that things were now alright between us.

I could now finally sleep in peace.