Nikolai Is Very Angry
Nikolai's phone rang and when he lowered his head a flash of impatience rippled across his dark eyes.
He adjusted his expression as he lifted his eyes, in a pampering tone he told Merri, "You can play the piano if you want, I need to take this call in my study. It shouldn't take too long."
Merri's eyes were twinkling with joy, "I can play?" She had been itching to try this exquisite piano.
"En." He furiously tightened his grip on the phone and stretched his long legs down the hallway to the study. Once he shut the door he growled into the phone, "What the fuck do you want?"
Sammy scratched his gray short beard, "Boss, you said to call if there were any problems. There was an electrical fire in the completed section of the complex. I had no choice but to call the fire department.The guys found the three men who tampered with the electrical system."
Nikolai heard sirens in the background of the call, "How much damage?"
"Hard to say right now. They are still putting out the fire. What do you want me to do with the three guys?"
In a rage, Nikolai's ink black eyes were darker than an abyss as he stared at the numbers that Merri wrote on his fingers. His body was emitting a strong killing intent. Spoil my time with the little angel ..you fuckers will pay!
He was thinking and when Sammy didn't get a response he scratched his beard again a nervous habit of his.
He waited a moment with his eyes vigilantly glued on the rising flames, "Boss?"
"Tie the pricks up in the office..strip off their clothes first. I'm busy. I will be over when I am done."
"Will do."
Nikolai hung up and leaned back in the chair, those bastards really picked the wrong time to fuck with me. I am going to peel their frozen skin off before I kill them.
He took out a cigarette from a pack in the drawer then fiddled with it between his fingers. Sighing, he set the unlit cigarette on the desk. The little angel might not like the smell of tobacco.
After thinking about what to cook he left the study, in the hallway he heard a soft and romantic melody floating through the living room.
He was bewitched by the music and didn't want to interrupt Merri. Leaning on the wall with his eyes closed, his heart was in disorder filled with the image of Merri's beautiful innocent smile.
At first he only wanted to protect Merri and had no romantic interest in her. But, when she brought him the pastries he could tell his feelings were changing. Then tonight he was overwhelmed with desire when they were in the kitchen.
When she blew on the coffee, her half parted lips looked extremely tempting, it took all his willpower to suppress his desire. I know I can never have the little angel, but, I am unwilling…very unwilling to let Alexi have the little innocent girl as his plaything!
After the song ended he forced himself to hide his emotions and sauntered into the living room.
When she saw him she stopped playing and smiled brightly revealing her cute dimples, "Mr…Nikolai, your piano is absolutely amazing."
"You are very talented. I really enjoyed the song you were playing."
"Thank you. I wasn't sure if the song conveyed the mood I wanted to express when I wrote it."
She chuckled, "The composition is for an assignment, to compose a romantic piece. To be honest I have never been in love so I really didn't know how to proceed.
Usually, I pour my emotions into composing a piece and I was unfamiliar, so I channeled what I would like in a romantic relationship."
She suddenly realized she was revealing her inner thoughts and her face turned red. She clasped her hands in her lap and her eyelashes were fluttering."You must think I am rather naive...haha...forget I told you that."
Nikolai was surprised by her revelation and impulsively responded, "I don't think you are naive, the man you fall in love with will be very lucky. Little angel, you are unbelievably beautiful and kind. I wish that man could be me but fate won't allow it.
Merri's eyes flickered with infatuation as she gazed at his gentle expression. At that moment she really thought his deep and unfathomable eyes could suck away her soul.
Nikolai came to his senses and nervously coughed then said, "Why don't you continue play while I make dinner. Do you like pasta?"
"Let me help you in the kitchen."
"I would rather listen to you play the piano."
"Well, thank you. I have a Piano Competition coming up and because of an unforeseen problem I wasn't able to practice at the University today."
"You can always come here to practice."
"I appreciate the offer but you have already done so much for me. I really can't impose on you any further."
"My family is in Russia and the only people I know are business associates. You remind me of my sister, she is also a University student."
"It must be hard on you with your family so far away."
"Yes. We are very close."
Merri tapped her finger on her chin, "Well, how about this? I will clean your apartment and cook for you in exchange for using your piano." This piano is infinitely better than the one in the music room and I wouldn't have to worry about Blair Pennington.
Nikolai inwardly sighed, this girl won't just accept favors. "Okay."
Merri had a big grin, "Then I should cook tonight."
Nikolai shook his head, "Next time."
He had a complicated expression as he walked into the kitchen thinking about Merri. He felt guilty, part of the reason he suggested her practicing the piano at his apartment was because he wanted to spend time with her. The other reason was because he needed to find a way to meet Karl Wu through the unsuspecting girl.
While Nikolai was cooking Merri played the piano. He listened to the different songs and thought whatever the competition was that she referred to, she should be able to win. When the meal was ready he carried the dishes to the table in the dining room. He hesitated then opened a bottle of red wine.
Walking into the living room he stood frozen in place watching Merri, his eyes glued to her alluring face full of emotions as she immersed herself in the music.
She was wearing a simple white sweater and her hair was tied in a girlish ponytail but that didn't diminish her radiance. He could picture her on stage wearing a beautiful gown and shining in the spotlight.
Merri finished the piece and Nikolai's voice was hoarse, "Dinner is ready."
They had a harmonious dinner then afterwards they went into the living room to finish drinking the wine.
Merri's eyes were sparkling, "The meal was delicious!"
She sighed, "I hope my cooking will suit your taste. I am not as good a cook as you."
His gaze fell on her beautiful face and his heart skipped a beat. "I will like whatever you cook." I don't care what you make, I just want to be with you. When I am near you I forget all the blood and pain. I feel warm and happy.
Merri finished the glass of red wine and her eyes were glazed, covered with a layer of mist."Nikolai, I am so very happy I met you. You rescued me when I collapsed on the street and now you are helping me reach my dream."
A tear rolled down her cheek, "You know…I had a terrible...awful week. I met the worst man who bullied me at the Club, so I had to quit my job…Blair Pennington bullied me at the University and I couldn't practice…I was so sad."
She swept the tears away with her fingers and smiled brightly, " Then I came here and you let me play your amazing piano. You made me dinner. I really don't know how to repay you."
He tightened his hand on the wine glass, I know who the 'worst man' is, but who is this bitch, Blair Pennington who dares to bully you? " I told you I want to do this. I would like to be friends."
She put her hand on his arm and gazed into his pitch black eyes, "I want to be your friend." I really like you... you are gentle...handsome..I want to be more than your friend ... but I am afraid I will scare you haha..you seem so shy.
Nikolai's phone rang and his face darkened, "I need to take this call."
Once he was out of her sight he stormed down the hallway to his study. The veins on his forehead were popping as he growled into the phone "I said to tie the pricks up and I will be there when I am finished!"