Taran(Massimo) lay on Elena's lap while she gently patted his head. Dylan was already asleep on the bed beside them, hugging his blanket tightly. The room was dim and quiet, only the soft sound of Elena's breathing filling the silence.
Taran was half asleep.
"Elena…?" he said softly.
"Hmm?" she replied while still patting his hair lovingly.
"I love you so much," he whispered.
A warm smile appeared on her face.
"I love you very much too, Tarry," Elena said softly.
He slowly sat up and looked at her.
"Marry me. I will take very good care of you and Danny."
Elena froze in complete shock.
"Really…? You wouldn't send Dylan far away after we get married..?" she asked carefully, her voice trembling slightly.
Taran opened his eyes fully and looked directly into hers.
"No. Why would I do that? He is my son too and I love him too," he said while cupping her face gently and wiping away her tears.
Elena smiled emotionally and hugged him tightly.
"Will you come with me to Mexico? We are having a family reunion. Come with me not as a friend… but as my wife," he said softly.
"I am not married to you yet, Tarry," Elena said with a small giggle.
Taran suddenly stood up and walked into his closet.
Elena looked confused.
A few moments later he returned holding a small box. He sat close to her face to face before opening it carefully.
Inside was a beautiful blue pearl ring.
Elena gasped softly.
Taran gently slipped the ring onto her finger before placing his forehead against hers.
"You're mine now… and I will make you my wife by any means necessary," Taran(Massimo) whispered.
Then he kissed her nose lovingly before rubbing Dylan's hair gently.
In the morning Elena left early.
Taran(Massimo) dropped Dylan at school before returning back.
Meanwhile, Nikolai held Lily in his arms while rocking her gently. Her body was hot from fever.
"Boss, everything is ready," Olivia said.
"Thank you."
"Uhmm… I have to be somewhere now. I will be back in an hour," Olivia added.
"Going to the church huh?" Rima asked with a smirk.
"Shut up," Olivia muttered while kissing Lilith's cheeks before walking out.
"What is she doing in a church?" Hassan asked.
"Not what… but who. There is a guy who is a Rev father. He has known her for a very long time now. Let's just say they have a connection," Rima explained.
Nikolai chuckled quietly.
Meanwhile Olivia stepped into the church.
She wore a beautiful purple dress that flowed softly around her body.
As she entered, she slowly sat down and folded her hands together.
"Dear Lord… forgive me if this is a sin… but I truly love him. For 9 years now… but he doesn't love me back sadly. He belongs to you…" she whispered as tears rolled down her cheeks.
Unknown to her, the Rev father watched from a distance.
His heart hurt painfully.
He was 35 years old.
She was only 23.
And all he wanted… was her.
Slowly he stepped into the confession room.
Olivia soon walked into the same room.
"Father… I have a confession to make," she whispered softly.
"Tell me," he replied quietly.
"I am having…" Olivia stopped as tears filled her eyes.
The Rev father held himself tightly.
"Having what, dear?" he asked.
"A forbidden feeling… for a Rev. I love him… but we can't be together sadly. He is holy… I am unholy. My hands are stained with blood. I am in the mafia… one of the most powerful strongest groups in Russia."
Tears streamed down her face.
"All I want… is to be loved by the one I love. But this is my punishment. Being alone. No parents… no one to love me."
She wiped her tears shakily.
"But I have an amazing best friend. She is also in the same group though… and there is someone else too…"
"Who dear?" he asked softly.
"She is mentally unstable… stuck in a childlike state. She is the most precious soul. Lilith… but we call her Lily. She runs around giggling and Boss loves her a lot. Their love is pure."
Olivia smiled sadly.
"It breaks me seeing couples happy together. I…"
The Rev father clenched his fists tightly.
"Why can't you love me the same way I love you for 9 years… Father Ezekiel Varrone…"
The Rev father's breathing stopped.
"But now I realize that we… can't be together. He doesn't love me back… yet I come here every single time just to see him. Even if it is only his face… it makes me feel happy. Very happy."
Her tears fell harder.
"All these years of loneliness… pain… agony… just poof gone when I see him."
She covered her mouth while crying.
"I have sinned. Forgive me Lord for falling in love with your servant. It is a forbidden love…"
Olivia wiped her face.
"I will not come back here again. I will try to bury these feelings. I will take my leave. Thank you."
She placed a bundle of money inside the basket before standing up.
Ezekiel watched her leave.
His heart pounded violently.
"No…" he whispered.
He quickly walked after her.
Olivia wiped her tears while walking fast through the hallway.
Suddenly a large hand grabbed her wrist.
She gasped as he covered her mouth gently and pulled her into a storage room.
Olivia looked up.
Golden brown eyes met ash silver eyes.
It was Ezekiel Varrone.
He was extremely tall.
"Olivia…" he whispered painfully.
Tears slipped down her face.
Ezekiel rested his forehead against hers.
"I can't let you go. No…" he whispered before hugging her tightly.
"My love…" Ezekiel whispered emotionally.
"We shouldn't be doing this…" Olivia whispered shakily.
"I will do anything for you. And now… I know what to do," he said.
Then he kissed her deeply.
It was their very first kiss together.
Ezekiel hummed softly as the kiss became rougher and more desperate before finally pulling away.
He stared at her flushed cheeks lovingly.
"I will come to you tomorrow… not as a Rev… but as yours," he whispered while rubbing her face gently.
Olivia hugged him even tighter.
By 12 noon Lilith's temperature still had not calmed down.
"Lily dance now?" the tiny girl asked weakly.
"No now baby. I promise you will dance and I will beat the drums for you," Nikolai said softly.
Lilith gasped excitedly.
"Really?!"
"Yes love."
"Boss, they are coming in 3 minutes," Emil informed.
Nikolai nodded.
"Lily come change!" Ethan called out.
"C…Coming Big bhai!" she replied while skipping toward the room.
Arina was already there waiting to bathe her.
Cars suddenly pulled up outside.
The members of Krasnaya Prikaz (The Red Order.) all stepped out.
Kalma chewed gum while walking confidently with her group behind her.
Inside the mansion Nikolai sat quietly while Zhanna handed him a large green blanket.
"Here Brother," Yulian said.
"Thank you," Nikolai replied.
Kalma finally entered.
She wore a sleek dark purple halter dress featuring an elegant draped detail, matching pointed toe ankle strap heels in rich purple suede, gold bamboo style hoop earrings, and a wide sculptural gold cuff bracelet. A deep purple Coach wristlet completed the outfit together with Tom Ford's Black Orchid perfume, giving her a bold mysterious elegant aura.
Damian stared at Nikolai strangely since he was shirtless.
The Krasnaya Prikaz (The Red Order.) immediately bowed.
"Tsar Tsarey." (King of Kings)
Nikolai nodded calmly.
After all… he was The Mighty Mafia.
"Brother… Lily just puked on me," Arina complained with disgust while changing her shirt and cleaning her face.
Ethan carefully held Lilith's hand.
She was still burning with fever.
"Nick…" Ethan said quietly before handing Lily over.
Lilith wore a fitted black ribbed long sleeve top with a buttoned split neckline paired with loose dark plaid lounge pants featuring a white drawstring waist completed with cozy white textured knit socks.
"My poor baby…" Nikolai whispered while placing her in his arms and patting her softly beneath the blanket.
Dr Violet entered the room.
"I got the injection and drug. The liquid tastes bitter. I don't think she will take it," she explained.
"We will try," Zafraan said.
"Brother lunch is ready!" Daria called.
"Shall we?" Nikolai said.
Everyone followed him toward the dining room.
At the dining table Nikolai carefully spoon-fed Lily.
"Open," he said gently.
The tiny girl opened her tiny mouth obediently and slowly chewed the rice mixed with baked beans.
"Good girl," Nikolai praised softly.
Kalma watched them both with burning jealousy.
Dr Violet handed the bitter medicine to Nikolai.
He mixed it carefully.
"What that?" Lily asked suspiciously.
"Your medicine. You are going to have to drink this now Bambi," Nikolai said gently.
"Uh o…oh…" she whispered nervously.
Then she shook her head.
"No."
"No?" Ethan repeated.
"Uh huh," the tiny girl nodded stubbornly.
"Lily not g…g…gonna t…t…take it," she stuttered before suddenly running away.
"LILY!" Zafraan shouted.
"This is going to be hard," Valerio sighed.
"Yep," Hammed muttered.
"Give it," Kalma suddenly said.
Everyone stared at her.
"Boss what are you doing?" Hana asked cautiously in her mixed accent.
"We can't trust you. Not after you tried to kill her," Nolan added.
Kalma leaned back lazily before suddenly standing up and snatching the medicine from Nikolai.
"Oi girl!" Kalma called out while walking away.
Everyone followed behind her.
Lilith was hiding underneath the couch.
Kalma bent down.
"Tiny girl… it is just a liquid to make you feel better. Don't you want to feel better and run around again?"
Lilith nodded slowly.
"Now be a good girl and come out and drink."
"Y…Yucky…" Lilith whispered sadly.
"Come out now."
Slowly Lilith crawled out from beneath the couch.
To everyone's surprise Kalma sat down.
"Here. Drink."
Lilith's tears rolled down her face.
The tiny girl sniffed sadly.
"L…Lily s…s…sit here pretty pwes B…B…Beautiful M…M…Ms?" she stuttered while pointing at Kalma's lap.
"Did you just say pretty please?" Vindicata asked shocked.
"U…Uh huh," Lilith nodded.
"Sit," Kalma ordered.
Lilith immediately climbed onto her lap.
"All in now."
Lilith held her nose tightly before drinking all the medicine.
"Yucky! Yucky! Yucky!" the tiny girl cried dramatically.
"Good girl," Kalma praised softly.
"Purse," she ordered.
Kaida handed her the purse.
Kalma pulled out a lollipop.
"Here. For being a good girl."
Lilith gasped loudly.
"Thank you pretty auntie!" Lilith squealed before kissing Kalma's cheek loudly.
Kalma froze completely.
"Mwah!"
"T…Thank you!" Lilith giggled happily.
Kalma's cheeks turned bright red from blushing.
Lilith skipped happily back toward her gigantic husband.
"Nikki look what pretty auntie gave me!"
"That's amazing Bambi. I am so proud of you," Nikolai said before kissing her lips softly.
She hugged him tightly.
"Boss are you okay?" Astraea asked suspiciously.
"Huh? Yeah I am," Kalma replied awkwardly.
"She is mine. I don't share… so quit blushing," Nikolai warned calmly.
"But I want her. She is…" Kalma muttered.
"Boss you wanted to kill her remember?" Tsillah reminded.
"That reminds me. I have a message for you from Lily and my father since you almost killed our Gem," Zafraan suddenly said.
"Gem?" Kalma frowned.
"Yes. Gem. I believe you know him. You order weapons from our group in New York."
"The Obsidian Trial!?" Seris exclaimed.
"Yes. And Lily here is Lilith Sohan Muard. The Gem of Obsidian Trial," Zafraan revealed.
The entire Krasnaya Prikaz (The Red Order.) became completely silent.
Zafraan pulled out his phone before dialing his father.
After three rings the call connected.
"Yes Zafraan. Tell me… how are you and my Mihu?" Sohan asked.
"Well Baba… the leader of Red Order is here."
"The one who almost killed Mihu?" Sohan's voice darkened instantly.
"Ha." (Yes)
"Put it on speaker."
Suddenly a furious female voice screamed through the phone.
"Oi bitch!"
Everyone jumped.
"If you dare touch MY NEVA again I WILL KILL YOU MYSELF UNDERSTAND?!" Riyana shouted furiously.
Kalma stayed silent.
Nobody dared speak.
"Now listen carefully. If you lay a finger on my daughter… I will make sure they lay you to rest in peace," Sohan threatened calmly.
"Where is Mahira?"
"She is with Nikolai. We gave her drugs for the fever," Zafraan explained while walking away.
"That's good. And oh… we are all going to Mexico and India to meet Nikolai's family. They want to meet Lily," Sohan added.
"Zafraan… take care of your sister. And how is your treatment going huh?" Riyana asked softly.
"Clara has been helping out. It just starts a fire now," Zafraan answered.
"Bless you son. Come back soon. I miss you so much," Riyana whispered emotionally.
"Love you Mumma."
The call ended.
Kalma slowly sat down.
"Boss… her father is the most dangerous mafia. More powerful than Nikolai. He can wipe us out," Hana whispered nervously.
"I know. Besides… I am getting a bit close to the Tiny Queen," Kalma admitted quietly.
"We should back out boss for our own good," Nerezza warned.
"I think it is best. I have a life to live," Crya muttered.
"Lily?" Kalma asked softly.
"She fell asleep," Nikolai replied while holding her gently.
Kalma slowly rubbed Lily's short hair.
"When are you all going to Mexico?"
"Friday night. 7pm," Nikolai answered.
Kalma nodded.
"We will get packing girls. Let's move."
The Red Order bowed once more before leaving the mansion.
The next day at sunrise.
"We will miss you Father Ezekiel," one of the pastors said sadly.
"Me too… and it is Ezekiel now," he corrected with a smile.
"Thank you."
He zipped his bag shut.
"Goodbye Ezekiel. Go to her now. She is waiting for you," Sister Jane said warmly.
Ezekiel smiled before entering his car.
He waved goodbye one final time before driving away happily.
Meanwhile Olivia sat eating breakfast.
"I am sure he will come," Sabrina reassured.
"He is a Rev father. They don't leave their position for anything. They swore an oath unless they get laicization approved," Emil argued.
"Yeah they do so I don't think he will," Nathan added.
"If he truly loves her he will come for her. Never underestimate the power of love," Addison said.
"He will come for her," Nikolai agreed calmly.
Suddenly a guard entered the dining room.
"Ms Olivia… someone is outside looking for you."
Olivia looked up instantly.
"His name is Mr Ezekiel. He is waiting out—"
Before the guard could finish Olivia burst from her seat and ran outside.
There he was.
Leaning against his car.
"Zeko…" she whispered tearfully.
Ezekiel looked up immediately.
He had come for her.
Only her.
He left everything behind just to begin a new life beside her.
"Via…" he whispered while opening his arms.
Olivia ran directly into him.
She hugged him tightly.
"How did you…?"
"I left. Retired actually. I gave someone else my position… and came to the love of my life. You, Via," Ezekiel whispered while cupping her face lovingly.
"We will be together now… and forever."
He brushed his nose gently against hers before kissing her deeply.
Olivia wrapped her arms around his neck happily.
One week later.
Asif never got the job.
He felt disappointed but Rima encouraged him nonstop.
She also completely shut the company down.
"Why did you do that?" Asif asked shocked.
"They made you sad. I don't like when someone upsets my husband. You were fully prepared for it and they had the guts to kick you out? Hell no. They will pay for sure," Rima said while packing their bags.
The girls had just started school so Nikolai doubled the guards around the mansion.
Dylan would also stay there.
Everyone prepared for the Mexico trip.
"Be good girls okay lovies?" Rima said lovingly.
"Okay papa mama!" the girls replied happily before receiving kisses from both Asif and Rima.
Lilith was asleep peacefully while everyone headed toward the airport.
The Red Order was already there waiting.
Nikolai carefully placed Lily into her seat before buckling her seatbelt safely.
"Next stop… Mexico."