Chapter Twenty five

Next day, she woke up early. She wanted to meet her mother and felt the bond which she hadn't experienced in years. Ethan picked a lemon green gown for her with thin strips.
Having her last look in the mirror, she strode out in her high heels. At the dining table, she glanced at Lana to start the topic. She beckoned at her first wiggling her eyebrows and then slightly tilting her head at them.
Someone cleared his throat, " Do you wanna say something? " Ethan asked her.
" No! " She said, Lana glared at her, " Yes, " She said, " Can we.. um me and Lana can we go out? We have planned to watch a movie together. " She said.
" No, problem. You both can go anywhere. " Michail said.
" With security. " Ethan added, making her head jerk at his side.
" But.... " Lana cut her off immediately.
" No problem. " Lana said and winked at her.
She was doubting Gorky as he was working with Michail before Lana and Michail's wedding. She could see loyalty in his eyes for them, both. Ethan didn't make calls to her, not even randomly. That day he did and his interrogation, She was sure like h**l he knew about their visit. Otherwise, why would he get annoyed suddenly? She lifted her eyes and saw the gleaming face of Lana with a smile. Ethan's hand crept on her cheek, " I'd like to know what you did the whole day. " He said and placed a kiss on her forehead. He got up from the chair and picked his coat.
She smiled, " Bye, " She muttered. He nodded and he strode out with Michail.
" Lana, Are you sure? Gorky will not tell anything to Michail and Ethan? " She asked.
" We would not be breathing then Or tied in ropes or chains. We must be at our husbands' mercy. '' She chuckled.
But she didn't find it funny. She could not fathom how he persuaded Tim. Ethan was furious because she did not pick his call. What would he do if he found out where she was?
Amiya's POV
I was pacing to and fro in tension. I couldn't trust Gorky and Tim.
' They are faithful to their bosses. Why would they stand by our side? What are we giving them? Money! '
I was completely sure Ethan would not hire such people who would give up their loyalty for sake of money.
' Ethan and Michail know everything still they are pretending to be unknown. There must be a reason. '
" Mia, your dress. " Lana said, holding a pink short dress in her hand and strange part of it, she was wearing the same dress.
" Are we playing twins? " I asked and raised my eyebrows.
" Yes, mom will love it. My mom had twin baby girls. Anna, she couldn't make it, mom still mourns over her. You'll do it for my mom. " She asked, looking at me with her beseeching eyes.
" Not for you but for your mom. " I smiled while mocking and took it from her hand. My own questions were nagging me. I wanted to get to the root of it. Leaving Lana behind I immediately changed. As usual, Lana did my makeup. I looked at ourselves in the mirror, " Wow! We are twins. " I chuckled along with Lana, Although Lana kept my hair wavy and it was cascading behind. She had straight hair.
" Come! I'm glad I'm seeing her after months. " She smiled and pulled me with her.
" I'm unrestrained to see your mom, Jenna." I whispered her name.
Lana guided her Audi out of the mansion. Lana was talking nonstop and telling the stories of her childhood. She drove a number of kilometers and pulled over on the gravel alongside the road. I perplexedly looked out of the window and found nothing but trees and empty road lying ahead of us. I looked away from the road at the driver seat. She was bent over the steering wheel and staring at the road, " Do you forget the route to your house? " I asked.
She shook her head without glancing at me and kept her eyes out as she was looking for something, " You must be hungry, Mia. There are apple pies and your favorite juice on the back seat. " She said.
' I really wanted her and Gretta to be my sisters. They are caring and pamper me like their younger sister. '
I shook my head, " What are you looking for? " I asked.
She was still lost in her view and suddenly exclaimed in excitement, " I got it. " She almost screamed in her joy. I could hear the soft purring of the engine. She drove toward the debris road passing through thick wood.
" Lana, Are you forgetting? We are alone. It doesn't seem like a safe way to go. " I told her. There was dark green, and brown color around us. It was beautiful but circumstances were making it scary as we were alone, Mafia's wife, " It does not look safe. " I told her.
" Mia, you should eat, okay. It will take an hour to reach our destiny. " She chuckled.
" Stop treating me like a kid. Ethan also gives me instructions all the time. " I folded my arms.
' I know I am not strong like them but I can slap. I know it's not enough from any angle.'
" Of course I'm not. I'm just worried, you'll faint. " I could hear her concern.
I peeped behind me and found a basket filled with food items. I plucked the pie and bit it, " Um... It's crispy. Would you like to have? " I asked her.
" Sure, " She extended her hand randomly, her eyes were fixed ahead. I thought it'd be the worst ride of my life but I was enjoying the view and little swings. I put it in her hand and she guided it toward her lips without glancing.
" Thanks, " We said it together and giggled. Lana quickly swept my face with her eyes. There was only our car's sound, no traffic and other noises. I took a deep breath and picked up another apple pie. I passed her small bottle of juice.
She gulped it immediately, eyes never moving from the road, " You are not gonna hit anyone. I can't even see any animal. Why don't you speed up the car? " I asked her. I wanted to get out of this wood.
" Come, Mia. We are going on feet ahead. " She said, opening the door on her side.
" You should tell me. I should have worn sneakers then. " I told her glancing down at my heels, which was a bit extra.
" It will not take much of our time. " She said and grabbed her clutch, " Take the basket too. " She said.
I pulled out the basket along with my clutch. When I looked up at her. I sucked in my breath. She was holding a gun in her hand, " What is this for? " I asked, careful not to stumble in my heels.
" For our safety Mia. I hope you must be carrying one. " She said, scanning the view.
" No, I don't want a gun. " I told her.
' I'll never hold a gun.'
" I know Ethan. He must have. Well! We'll discuss it later, come. " She locked the car and held my wrist, " Stay with me. I'm not treating you like a kid. Our world is new to you. " She said and began her pace. I was struggling to match my steps in my heels with her. I was watching my steps before putting it ahead.
It didn't take us much when my eyes sighted a beautiful place in front of my eyes, " Wao! Are we going to a castle? " I asked.
" Hm, Kinda! " Lana smiled.
I could see luxury captured by my eyes, I snorted remembering the words, " They think Michail is not that Rich. " I asked her.
" Not merely this. He's not an heir. " She told me.
" What did they expect, prince Charles! " I frowned.
" Kind of, like Ethan." she said.
I stopped walking and raised my eyebrows. She looked back at me. I was looking for more information.
She inhaled deeply as I could see her chest rose and fall, " Ethan is a son of late mafia's Boss. He's born to be a king of his people. He was an heir and now he's king of his world. And Michail, he is just the son of the late Mafia's boss' right hand. " She said impassively. She turned, showing her back, " My father wants me to marry Ethan. " She said.
" What? " I squealed. My voice reverberated in the woods. My feet froze for a while. I was staring at her with an open mouth. Many unpleasant thoughts cover me, " Are you some um.. " I was getting it difficult to blurt out my thoughts.
" Ethan was my first boyfriend. " She said.
My jaw dropped on the ground. I forgot to breathe, " Mia, it wasn't like that as you are thinking. We were just past lovers. He didn't give me demanding time. On other hand, Michail was always there for me. When I realized my love for Michail, I broke up with Ethan and eloped with Michail. I never thought but Ethan helped us a lot. Then I was proud that I made Michail my life partner. Our fathers wanted us to marry. " She said. I could see hesitation and remorse on her face. It doesn't matter now. Cat was out of the basket now.
" Why did you lie to me and didn't tell me the truth, why now? " I asked her with the right amount of revulsion. Tears were threatening to come out but I controlled them.
" I don't know, how will you react? Now I know you'll understand me. " She caressed my cheek.
I don't want to spoil her happy face. I smiled, shaking my head, " Jenna must be waiting for us. " I told her.
" Oh yes, let's go. " she smiled back
I wanted to know more but it would hurt me. None of them tried to tell me anything. I wanted to know the entire detail inquisitively. But later for sure. I really wanted to meet Jenna. She brought me here. Was this some plan or what?
We were on the lawn when we were greeted by Martino. I took out my hand but he waved it off and pecked on my cheek. My heart started to run fast with fear. If Ethan would have seen it he must have killed him this time. He towered over me and stared down at me. I didn't try to show how awkward situations were turning into.
" Prettiest girl. " He said.
I rolled my eyes, " I'm married. You shouldn't do this. " I told him.
He ignored my comment and hugged his sister, " Mom is waiting. Come. "he smiled.
" In my room? " She asked.
" Of course. " Martino smiled and before looking ahead he winked at me. My cheeks felt hot.
' He's crazy. I thought. ' and sauntered behind them.