23. THE OTHER SIDE
"Sarah are you ready? It's 7.15 we are already late for the party."
No response came from the room. I could hear some whispering but still no response that was at an audible decibel.
I knocked the door again and again and still no one came out.
My nerve wrecked at the lack of response.
Is something wrong? Is she okay? Before I could think of anything else I rushed to break the door but before I could smash the door.
..it opened and suddenly I collided with an old lady and I fell over her.
"Ohh myyy goodnesssss.....you elephant get offf of me."
I new this voice. I have heard this before. Olga? Yes this is olga.
"Olga? Is this you?"
"I'll tell you one I can breath idiot. Get off me. When did you get so heavy?"
I rushed to get up from her and finally saw her face and all my memories of her rushed back in my mind. I helped her to get up and gave her a seat. Sarah brought a glass of water for her and then I noticed her...and that dress of her. She looked like a real life mermaid.
While I was busy admiring Sarah a slap hit my back.
"Ouchhhh"
"You grown up and a father to a baby girl and acting like a 16 year old ouching."
"Olga....I am so happy to see you. I thought you were dead."
"I am not that easy to get rid off you elephant. Now come here and give me a hug."
I smiled at her and finally gave her a hug. I missed this comfort of her scent. Her motherly instinct and her love.
"You met my wife? Sarha...this is olga. She was my nanny when I was growing up."
"I met her Christian. She told me so much about your childhood. "
"Ofcourse she would have. "
"You used to pee in your pants untill you were 7. That is terrible Christian. I hope Blue doesn't inherit it from you."
"I assume she left no chance of embarrassing me infront of my wife. Did you olga?"
"You made a great choice for your life partner. I love her already. She is such a good mother too. Well done."
"I know olga. You tell...how are you?"
"I am good even better. I heard from someone that you came back and even have a daughter and a wife.
And I couldn't stop myself from coming to meet you.
There was not one day I didn't miss you since you left Christian.
I never knew how to contact you. Nobody answered me when I asked them for you and your dad that stupid old man was the brain behind that silence.
I left the job here soon after you left.
Don't ever leave me alone my precious elephant. "
I could feel my eyes wet. For the first time after Blue's birth. This lady was the one who person who loved me unconditionally.
"I am sorry to leave you Olga. I promise it won't happen ever again. And also stop calling me elephant. I am not that fat now."
"Come join us for the party. " Sarah asked her and I also insisted her.
"Ahh no....I am too old for this. You kid's go ahead. I'll drop by tomorrow with something for your daughter when I see her first time. I am excited."
"We will be waiting for you olga. And I love you...you know that."
She gave me a lovely smile and we head to the party.
"There's not been a single day since we shifted here that I don't meet someone new. "
"You know your husband is the famous type everyone loves him and has his share of admirers."
"Yeahhh right...my husband definitely has admirers that call him sweetheart and elephant."
"Okay so we drop the names right now."
I kept on saying these names to him all the way and it was awesome to annoy him.
Atleast it eased my nerves about the party.
I had no idea who am I gonna meet next and I was sure some dangerous people are gonna be there.
We reached the party area and bodyguards surround us.
I had to take a deep breath before I exited the car and held tightly to Christian's arm.
We headed to the main area and everyone's eyes were locked on us specially me since I was the new face.
Many nodded their head to Christian as a gesture of welcome and Christian replied to some and ignored some.
Christian's father welcome us with a small speech expressing his gratitude about Christian returning to the mafia.
Finally I could take a seat with Elena and Lily while Christian was busy with some of his friends and business partners maybe.
"You look gorgeous Sarah."
"So do you Elena. There are so many pretty women around here. "
"Yeah these are beautiful bitches. Never trust anyone from these Sarah. I am telling you from experience. You never know who is trying to get information from you and use it against you. So just don't tell about your family to anyone."
"Thanks for telling me Elena...I know I am stupid enough to get sentimental and tell everything. "
"No you're not stupid you just see the goodside of everyone. And that's because you see are pure at heart."
"Can I join the conversation between the 2 pretty ladies."
A beautiful women with long luscious hairs and deep brown eyes interrupt me and Elena.
"Ohhhh Vanessa....you're back. I am so happy to see you. "
Both of them hug each other and Vanessa's eyes fell on me and a wow left her mouth.
"This must be the lady luck of Christian. "
"Hii...I am Sarah. Please to meet you ."
"I am Vanessa....Christian and I are old friends. So happy to meet you too Sarah."
"Vanessa!!"
Christian came from behind her and instantly recognized her. I have never heard about Vanessa from anyone but everyone seems to know her.
"Christian...finally back with your lioness huh.."
"And you were nowhere to be found. How have you been. I heard from Maroni about the recent relationship changes between you too."
"I am finally good and better. We've been working out relationship and hope we find our ways. Anyways happy to see you back."
Christian turned to me and he could see the confusion as Vanessa was the first lady Christian has been this comfortable except for me.
"This is Vanessa...Sarah. She is Maroni's wife. And my old good friend who helped me when I needed the most."
"Ohhhh...so you're the mother of Betty and Inez....pleasure Vanessa."
"You met my girls. I wanna meet your baby too. "
"Come whenever you are free."
Christian introduced me to some of his guests and some weird looking men with a bruise cutting obliquely on the face and cigars everywhere. Christian was not happy with most men kissing the back of my hand. I knew they are gonna pay for this.
Soon the dance floor was filled with so many couples....and Christian and I also stepped to dance as we were the couple of hour.
"You like the party?"
"It's fine...most looks dangerous. Who's the one who kissed my hand and you stared through his soul."
"That's Markov. He is the son of one of my father's closest friend. We don't like him much. He is a total dick and known for his third class flirting specifically to married women. And since you are the newest one around. He is using his old techniques. "
"He just kissed my hand. That's more of a gentleman gesture I think."
"Markov and gentlemen cannot be used simultaneously ever. And since we are in public and crowded by media....so I let that slide. It's not easy to touch my wife without facing any consequences."
"Jealousy Jealousy "
"Oh hardly any...but your name now ends with mine and anything that happens to you indirectly happens to me.
And that's not something I allow. Also if you ever feel uncomfortable around anyone.
...irrespective of his position and my relation.
You come and tell me about it no hesitations no second thoughts straight to me. "
"And who is Vanessa exactly? I never saw you this comfortable around a woman except me ."
"JEALOUSY JEALOUSY "
"Oh hardly any... I am just making sure if any of your past feelings are coming back about certain someone. And I am a throne in your bouquet of roses. "
"Sarah I gave you my word that I won't ever cheat on you. And it was never that way with Vanessa."
"Christian I know you are a man of your words but love has no control. And if you and.."
"For love of god stop calling it love. I only love you and you and only you. If I had second thoughts about you I wouldn't have married you in the first place. "
"I trust you."
"And I love you too."
"And what about her favor she did?"
"That is something I promised her I'll never tell anybody until I have paid her back. So I gotta keep the promise. And the day I'll payback her...I'll come myself to tell you everything. "
"It's the first secret between us and yoh started this secret thing. Don't be mad if I keep a secret."
"Why are you so bothered by Vanessa. First of all she is just a friend second of all she is Maroni's wife.."
"WAS"
"Yeah I know...she WAS Maroni's wife but I'll never love her like I love you. I just can't and not only her but any women. If I ever break your trust I'll kill myself before I see my guiltyself in your pure eyes Sarah."
"That sounds more like you."
We end the dance and move to the dinner table.
I am just right side to Christian and opposite to me is Elena and Vanessa.
And other members of the mafia. Everyone was chit chatting while eating.
Christian with his father...vanessa and Elena and I was just looking at their faces.
The feeling of being alone in the room full of people was the worst.
I wanted to go home and just be with Blue and Christian and sleep for 12 hours straight.
Before I could think further the person sitting beside me tapped my fingers and brought my mind back to the table. It was Maroni. I never talked to him but he seems like a fun nice guy.
"Bored already."
"Bored is an understatement."
"This is usually how it goes here. If you aren't bitching about someone you're bored. And sorry to say that your husband as well is a big gossip girl."
"Aren't we all inside."
"It's a guilty pleasure we can't deny."
We smile at each other and then I ate in silence. Soon Markov got up from his seat to present a toast .
"Ladies and gentlemen. We are here together to celebrate 2 auspicious moments together. First is Christian returning to the mafia and taking back his responsibilities. "
Everyone clapped and Christian just smirked sitting there. I know he don't like him.
"And secondly..to celebrate his marriage with a super sexy women. Ms. Sarah."
My cheeks turned 10 times red after he addressed me super sexy infront of like 50 people. Everyone was looking at me and that only added to my anxiety.
"Be careful about how you address my wife Markov. Be respectful and chose your words carefully."
I could feel the tension brewing on the table. And I hated the fact that it included me.
"I am just stating facts Christian. You picked one hell of a women for yourself. We are just appreciating her. Right Sarah."
"You can call her Mrs. Knight and don't even talk about her. It's gonna end well for the night Markov. If I started stating FACTS about your mistress and her baby you won't be able to show your face around. "
The words left Markov speechless and whole table turned to him for an answer and he death glared at Christian.
Christian knew his soft spot and just got it at right time.
I look at Christian and he gives me a "i don't care" look.
Markov left the table immediately and everyone was asking questions to Christian.
"I hope I made it clear to everyone that Sarah is precious to me. I you say or do something to her that she doesn't like beleive me I'll do something that you'll fear more than death. So be careful about your actions towards my WIFE. "
Just typical Christian things. I stare him to sit down and continue with the conversation with his dad. Soon we call it a night and finally head back to our rooms.
"Markov finds me sexy." I try to tease Christian but he doesn't reply for a minute. I look at him and see a deadly face with clenching jaw and tight fists. I knew he was pissed and I made it even worse. Dumb move.
"He is gonna pay for that statement. Two mistaked in one night.
That's like inviting death to your doorstep.
I seem like a less ruthless man but you met me in my soft period.
Ask Elena how dreadful I was and I really don't want that to happen again but the bastard that touch you and call you sexy has to repay.
It's better to kill one so that no one tries to do that again. "
He slams the door behind him as he left the room with me being speechless. I ran after him to stop him but 2 tall figures stopped me.
"Sorry Mrs. Knight . Sir said to refrain you from following him."
The dark side of this mafia world begins and it was because of me........