Troy watched silently as Nikolai signed the papers. "Now fifty percent belongs to him," he said.
The husband, Sohan, would surely try to take Lily back forcefully, just like he always did. "He will surely play a game with you," Ishaan warned.
"Okay," Nikolai said, leaving the room.
He paused when he saw his sleeping wife. Her iPad was on, playing Tom and Jerry.
"This is a violent cartoon. She ain't gonna watch it anymore," he muttered. He gently turned off the device, placed her properly on the bed, and left to take his bath. Later, he lay beside her, watching her sleep peacefully.
Meanwhile, Troy was walking to his room when he noticed Vanya standing in the garden, lost in thought.
"Anya?" he asked softly thinking about your mother? He said
She snapped out of it. "Not really. She's fine on her own. I'm just… tired. That boy from work keeps touching me inappropriately, so I slapped him in front of everyone."
Troy's eyes darkened with anger. "He touched your…?"
She wiped her eyes. "Yes… my ass."
He carried her to a quieter, hidden side of the garden.
"Mr. Troy, please put me down," she whispered.
He did, but his presence pressed against her. She blushed as he cupped her face.
"Whenever you wear one of those sexy sarees to work… you make me lose control. Your waist chains, your anklets… they drive me insane. Sometimes I just want to tie your hands with your scarf and make you beg for mercy…making you cum and filling you up with my Sperm while making you legs tremble.
Vanya gasped as he kissed her neck slowly.
"Roy… Troy?" she whispered, looking into his eyes, filled with love and desire.
He pulled her closer, holding her hands behind her back, kissing her deeply. The love and longing in his eyes were undeniable.
"I waited five years for this day," he said.
"Five… five years?" she whispered.
"I loved you since you were fourteen and I was twenty-two. I stopped myself, but you… you just made it worse. I thought dating other women would make me forget, but when you turned sixteen… I couldn't. I waited… and now you are mine. Mine alone."
"B…but your dad's best friend… and you are mine?" she asked.
"Yes," he whispered, kissing her again. Her moans melded into his kiss. He held her waist while she cupped his face.
"Mhmmhmm," he murmured.
Vanya pulled back shyly. "What about the lady who keeps coming to your office?"
"Fuck her," he said, eyes dark with hunger. "She annoys me."
Vanya giggled, blushed, and ran, shouting, "I LOVE YOU!" Tory said
"I love you I will make you my bride and wife forever," Troy said after her.
The next morning, Nikolai woke up to an empty bed.
"Bambi?" he called softly.
He brushed his teeth and searched the house. In the kitchen, he found everyone standing secretly, watching. The smell of food made him pause.
He moved closer and saw his tiny wife in a messy state — flour in her hair, the table a chaotic masterpiece.
Anika giggled. Riyana smiled.
"Now… N… N… Nikki gonna eat!" Lilith said, excitement lighting her face.
"Will Nikki like Lily's food?" she asked, glancing nervously at her brother.
"Yes," Arina nodded.
"Move," Nikolai said, gently guiding everyone aside.
"Good morning, Bambi. How are you?" he said, kissing her cheeks.
"F…F…Fine… l…l…lily m…made b…b…b…breakfast for h…h…husband y…you, Nikki," Lilith stammered proudly.
"Aww, so cute!" Olivia said.
"Yeah," Aarav added.
"Will Bambi feed her husband?" Nikolai asked. She nodded enthusiastically.
She prepared a bowl of orange chicken — crispy fried pieces coated in a shiny, sweet-and-tangy sauce, with steamed rice, crispy noodles, and vegetables in a light sauce.
"Will Bambi feed me?" he asked, and she giggled, nodding.
He took a bite. His eyes widened. "This… is amazing! Can I have the whole plate?"
Everyone watched as he devoured the food she made with care.
"Wow!" Daria exclaimed.
"Boss, never let any woman make food for him… but Lily did it. And she's sixteen," Damian added.
"She cooks really well. Who taught you, baby?" Nikolai asked, calling her "baby."
"I learned from the Zafraan bhai," she said, clapping her hands.
She learnt from the best period Zafraan said
Vishal laughed. "Only gay men say 'period.' Are you gay?"
"Kya aap pagal hain? Main gay nahi hoon!" Zafraan shouted. (Are you crazy? I'm not gay!)
Everyone laughed.
By noon, Rhea and Riyana sat in the garden with Lilith, holding her hands. Troy's eyes never left Vanya.
"You look beautiful," he whispered.
"Aur apni kamar ki chain ke saath mujhe bahar tempt mat karo. Yeh mujhe paagal kar rahi hai," he added in Hindi. (And don't tempt me outside with your waist chain; it's driving me crazy.)
Vanya's cheeks flushed.
"Dad, do you think Troy likes Vanya?" Trinetra asked Ishaan.
"Actually, Tory's been in love with her for years," Ishaan said.
"It doesn't bother you?" Rezaul asked.
"Not really… I've put them to the test," Ishaan smiled.
"I'm so in!" Trinetra laughed.
By evening, Nikolai watched his happy wife as her hair was braided. Everyone was talking, getting to know each other, when a melodious voice rang out:
"Oooooooohhh… Hmmmmmmm… Ahhhhhhhhhh… Oooooooohhh… oooooooohhh… Hmmmmm… hmmmmm… hmmmmm… Oooooooohhh… hmmmmm… oooooooohhh… hmmmmm…"
Lilith sang softly, warming her voice.
"Like father, like daughter," Riyana said, wiping her tears.
Sohan sings too?" Rezaul asked.
"Yes, for me, whenever I find it hard to sleep at night, especially during pregnancies," Riyana said.
"Lily, come on, let's get your nose pierced," Riyana suggested.
"What?" Nikolai asked.
"Yes, come on," she encouraged.
"But it will hurt a lot," Lilith protested.
"No piercing?" Nikolai said firmly.
She skipped to her mother. "Do you want a double nose or single?" Riyana asked.
"One," Lilith said.
Nikolai's heart skipped a beat. "Nikki, hold Lilly's hand so it won't hurt," he said.
"This is going to be tough," Lilith whispered.
"I'm going to cry!" Alexio said.
"I can't watch," Valerio added.
"Cover my eyes," Caspian said.
"Ready, sweetie?" Riyana asked.
"Yep," Lilith said, holding Nikolai's hand.
He held both her tiny hands tightly.
"3… 2… 1!" Riyana said. Click.
The small machine punched a hole in her nose. Nikolai's eyes were closed.
"There we go," Riyana said.
Nikolai opened his eyes. His heart melted. Lilith's nose was adorned with a small gold ring and a tiny designer pin.
She giggled. Nikolai's cheeks burned red.
"Areee Mihu, you look sooo beautiful!" Anika exclaimed, kissing her cheeks.
"Look at brother's face… like a tomato!" Yulian laughed.
"Thank goodness the Bratva aren't here to see their leader like this," Addison said.
"Yeah," Nathan agreed.
Bambi looked gorgeous. Nikolai whispered under his breath.
By dinner time, everyone sat together, enjoying the first family meal since Lilith's return, laughter and warmth filling the mansion.