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"You don't hate me? I just told you I'm using you guys and you are ok with that" Tala smiled and nodded "Alice, you are the most amazing woman I have ever met. Don't you think I knew you was hiding something, one second you was brutal and next you was soft and innocent. It didn't add up. Me and Kai need you in this company, only you know how to bring your father down and we are going to make it happen" I was lost for words. Only Tala would be able to accept everything like it meant nothing.

We didn't say another word, he lifted me up and took me across to the bedroom. He laid next to me, wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my head. I didn't know what was happening between me and Tala but what I do know is, all the stuff I'v found out about Tala and Kai I now have no choice but to go along and pretend everything is the same.

I just hope Cassia will forgive me one day.

Hey guys super sorry about the wait, it's been a tough few month but I. Back and trying my hardest

This chapter give more detail into things and hopefully you will love it as much as I enjoyed writing his one

Chapter 15

A story to remember!

All Kai could do was watch, while his cock throbbed and ached to be realise from his jeans. Cassia was doing her final dress rehearsal's ready for tomorrow show. She looked beautiful, sexy, confident and ready to take on anything. He didn't know if he wanted the world to see his woman in such erotic and sex appealing clothing. Each piece revealed more while getting smaller and tighter, leaving less to the imagination. Kai watched as her hips sway, one foot stepped in front of the other with pure confidence and ownership to the run way. Never very often did Kai lose all self control but right now it was taking all he had not to drag her off that stage and show her what every man will be dreaming of doing to her.

Cassia looked at home on the stage, swaying her hips, smiling with her eyes and showing no nerves. Only the truth was inside she was more nervous than she has ever been. Not just incase she fell, or her clothes didn't look right. She was bigger than all these girls; with there size 0-3 bodies. Cassia's felt for once out of place with all her womanly curves. It always made her feel conscious about her look, but now to add to the pressure she had Kai watching her like a hawk. She tried not to look at him but catching that glimpse of pure hunger all over his face. Her stomach turned into butterfly's every time she saw that look and over the past few days it had gotten more and more intense.

After finishing working the runway for the lingerie section, Cassia went back stage to get changed and take off all the make-up. Only thing she really hated was the stage make-up. Even though it was a natural look, they piled it on to make sure you could see the full effect.

Putting her jeggings and top back on, she didnt need to look but felt the air around her change slightly as Kai stood watching her dress. Her heart rate skipped as she turned to see the hunger still there "You do know its not polite to stare" She said while noticing a small grin appear on his face.

"Only when it's not your's to stare at" Kai replied.

"Unlucky for you, tomorrow this fine ass that you see right here" Cassia turned and bent over to pick up her boots. Giving Kai a full view of her ass. "The whole fashion world will be staring at it and there is nothing you can do about it"

Just before she finished putting on the second boot Kai came up behind her and slapped her left butt cheek. She gave off a little sequel and stood straight up "Kai! Don't you might bruise me" not caring he slapped her other cheek slightly harder but caressed it slowly afterwords.

"You cannot tease me and expect me to not react, Anna. This is your own fault" he whispered in her ear.

"After tomorrow you can do all the damage you want, until then I need to keep my skin looking at its best. Beauty is money baby" She gave him a big innocent smile, hoping he would behave.

Kai just turned away from her and started walking out the door. If one thing could have put him in a bad mood it was her; until his phone started to ring. He checked and it was Pixie on the work number "Yes?"

Cassia came across and put her arms around his waist while he spoke "how much longer?" she could hear a female voice on the other end. Kai pushed her off of him and walked away getting some distance "we have not got that much time, the teams are flying in today and opening it up in two days".

She could see Kai was getting wound up, not just by his tone but his facial expressions. "They need to stick to the original plans and finish the job. I don't care if they have to work all fucking night Pixie. If this doesn't get finished to how its meant to be and the site cleared ready by tomorrow night they will not be getting the rest of there money. Do I make myself clear?"

Just by hearing Pixie name, Cassia started to feel mad. Especially how Kai pushed her off him just so he could talk to her... "Ring Tala, tell him to go sort it. I am busy"

Cassia put on her coat and waited for him to finish up "ALRIGHT fine, I will meet you there in 20minutes... Yes, right" with that Kai put the phone back in his pocket. He saw Cassia face turn cold and her eyes turn even more icy than normal "I'm sorry Anna, this is important"

Cassia started walking back towards him "Don't you Anna me Kai. What do you pay that girl for? Because from what I can see only job she does without needed you is to answer the phone. Why can't she deal with it?"

"It isn't that simple. I thought she would be able to authorise and finalise everything, but apparently there is a list of things they need more time for" He knew how mad she would get. This was meant to be her day.

"Go do what ever Kai, I'm going to see Alice" Cassia started walking towards the exit "Il send Tala to you"

"Cassia!" Kai did not shout but it was firm and demanding. She stopped at the door but did not look back at him "I will only be a few hours. Go do the photo shoot for Biovolt. Then meet me at the house after, Il bring us lunch"

"You sure you don't want to take Pixie for lunch? ya'know for all her hard work" Jealousy was not usual for Cassia but in Pixie's case she wanted to make sure she knew her place.

Kai walked behind her, slapped her arse and exited the room with a smirk on his face. He loved seeing Cassia with fire in her eyes, putting both the girl together would not be the greatest idea but Pixie will have to deal with the fact he's with Cassia and Cassia will have to deal with Pixie working for him, as there is no way he's getting rid of her.

"Just do as your told Anna" Kai shouted before exiting the building. His tone was playful and Cassia new he was loving every bit of making her jealous. Folding her arms she started walking towards the same door Kai just went through.

Outside waiting was a limo with a middle aged gentleman with salt and pepper hair, in a black and white suit standing with the door open ready to escort Cassia to her photo shoot. "Good morning Miss. Valkov" the man said with a lively tone, while taking her hand and helping her into the car.

"Good morning and thank you, sir" the limo was all black leather, with a mini bar at the side. Once the driver got inside he lowered the screen and re-arrange his mirror to see her through. "Mr. Hiwatari ordered for me to take you to your next shoot. Is there anywhere you would like to go before we take our leave, Miss?"

Cassia thought about it for a few seconds, she needed coffee. Normally before her fashion shows she drinks more herbal tea's but from the day she's about to have, coffee was definitely needed "Yes please, can we stop off for some coffee. I'm parched and the coffee in there was horrid" she pulled a funny face just thinking about the nasty taste it left in her mouth.

The driver gave off a little laugh "Certainly Miss. One coffee coming right up"

*Change of scene*

Kai closed his eyes while rubbing his head as he listened to Pixie explain the issues that the contractors were having over finishing off the Abby, ready for tomorrow. "The plaster in the new extention is still not dry, so they can't paint that yet. All the furnature is being delivered in an hour and there is knowhere for it to be stored, we can't leave it out here as it looks like its going to snow some more. I've got all the employees and volentieers coming to be shown around in less than 20mintues. On top of everyhting on the list of things for here Tala wants me to go pick somthing up as a gift and needs to be with him by 3. I can't do it all on my own Kai, the list is endless and IM STRESSING OUT!" Pixie threw the paper at Kai giving him a dead eye, showing she was not impressed.

Kai stood arms crossed eyes closed for a few seconds longer, until he knew she has finished her rant. "Have you finished?" He watched as Pixie turned her face away from him, putting her nose in the air, pouting her lips and crossed her arms. "I will speak to the contractors and deal with them, it will get finished or they don't get there bonus; simple. You need to concertrate on the training side, and making sure no one leaves until its finished, understand? I will ring Tala and arrange for what ever needed picking up to be sorted. I'm meant to be doing the photoshoot with Cassia for the advartisment on the day so Im not wanting any interuption. You know what to do Pixie so do it" Kai sounded harsh but he didnt want to be dealing with this stuff right now, thats what he pays people for.

Pixie knows hes a hard boss to please, but she felt like slapping him right there and then "I am trying Kai, Iv been up most of the night working the training sceduals out. You and Tala are just so busy with... what ever there faces are and ignoring the important stuff, like actually making sure the abby is going to be finished on time. Iv got other things to do aswel for your company, I just need some help and your not putting out!"

Kai rubbed his head, while getting his phone it his pocket "Sam. Send some of the apprentices over to the Abby to help Pixie out. They have an hour to finish up what there doing and get over here" Kai placed the phone down and threw the paper back to Pixie. "Sorted, you will have an army of helper in an hour. Keep up the good work"

Pixie didn't know weather to be thankful or angry as she watched Kai walk away "URGH... Your such an ass Kai Hiwatari".

Kai laughed to himself as he climb back into his truck and drove back to spend the rest of his day with Cassia.

* Scene change*

Cassia POV

Sitting back in the limo, sipping at my coffee I took in all the sights of Moscow. Each park and street I have memories of each of them, some good some just horrid. Iv tried to block so much pain and hurt out that you sometimes forget the beauty in the things that once meant so much. Kai for example was mine, he hurt me beyond forgiveness. Until now, he's bought some light back into my heart, forgiveness is easier when those situations that never made sense before but do now.

Not only has my relationship with Kai seen light but Tala; the brother from hell. I couldn't help but smile to myself, he's still a dick but what sister doesn't think that of there brother. Even playing as kids we used to fight all the time, mostly to see who can get the most attention from our mother.

Mum... She is possibly the only thing that keeps my heart pure. Her dying was the worst thing ever to happen to me, she wasn't supposed to be taken away. Even now after all these years I still don't believe it was an accident her dying, no doubt Voltaire had her killed so he could claim us permanently.

Sometime I don't believe that Voltaire and my father are dead. I always believed they had some sort of eternal life; stupid I know. Boris on the other hand is rotting somewhere in a unknown prison waiting for the day he finally gets 'puts down'. The thing is, after everything he did to me make me feel like death row is an easy way to die. No pain or suffering, just put to sleep.

It's easy now for me to think about what used to go on back at the Abby and how it's made me who I am today. A strong worrier with the world at her feet; strangely that's what my life was all about at the Abby but instead of making people fear me, they love me!

Leaving for London was the best thing I could have ever done. I found hope and light, mainly through Alice. She may have been a spoilt little girl when I first met her but a few home truths from ether of us we realised our life's wasn't so different.

Her brother and father on the other hand thought different of me. Her father knew who I was and where I came from, it was obvious. Unfortunately for him his little girl couldn't stay away and a little excitement got the better of her.

Alice is the closest thing iv got to a sister, it makes me mad now that I didn't tell her about my past and where I came from. At the time I was wanting to be someone else not judged because of who my father was.

"Are you ok miss?" I heard the driver say. Looking up at him I gave him a weak smile "Yes, just deep in thought"

"If you don't mind me saying miss, you have two much worry in your eyes for such a young beautiful girl like yourself. Your mother used to have the same look when she was over thinking things" his words startled me slightly. He mentioned my mother.

"You knew my mother?" I could only see his eyes but I could tell he was smiling while he gave me a nod.

"How did you know her?" Normally when people mentioned my mother It was to call her for what my father did, or they just make little remarks about what a bad mother she was, never a good word.

"My father was your grandfathers bodyguard. One summer he got me a job, it was to drive your mother around anywhere she and her friends wanted to go. She must have been about 12 while I was 17 and in training to work along side my father once I graduated" his smile got even bigger "she was a handful your mother. Barking demands at me, making me carry her new toys and clothes she bought. Princess Crystal she made me call her. It was the worst summer in history for me" he laughed slightly at his last comment. I couldn't imagine a younger version of my mother being like that, she was so kind and thoughtful to everyone. Money never mattered but family and love.

"Hard to imagine her like that isn't it?" It was like he could read my thoughts. "I remember once I shouted at her and told her she couldn't do something because she was to little, but she went and did it anyways and really hurt herself. I had to clean her up and take her back all bruised and grazed. I nearly got fired but she stuck up for me and told your grandfather that I told her no she could't but she did it anyways and if he fired me she would never speak to him again. A 12 year old girl saved my ass and career. I was your mothers personal body guard and driver for quite a while after that"

"How long did you work for her?" I had to ask, it was like he was talking about a different person.

"Until you was 3" I think my eyes must have popped out my head. "You already know me and my father and Tala aswel then?" His smile seemed to have faded slightly which made me feel sad.

He just gave a slight nod before taking taking a deep breathe "oh your father, what a man he was" he laughed slightly "he was something no one could have ever stopped happening. I can remember the first day your mother met him. I remember her asking me who he was and what family line he was from"

What family line he was from? Since when was my mother so vain? "Ha, miss your face says more than words, just remember back then family lines were important. Rich only married rich and most of the time woman was put with who there fathers chose" his happy tone made me want to know so much more.

"Wow it sounds horrid. How old was my mother when she met him?" The car came to a stop due to traffic. I undid my seatbelt and move the front of the limo so I could listen closer.

He waited until I had my belt buckled in and then started driving again "Your mother was 17 and father 21. Your grandfather Valkov was just starting out in property and sold his biggest one to the Balkov and Hiwatari corporations. Your grandfather was throwing a ball in celebration for the next step in joining up with Hiwatari corp and your uncle Boris was joining them as well as he just finished college. Your granpa Valkov and father were both invited to join the celebrations. That was where they met, your mother took the first step and asked him to dance. I think he was a little taken back by her forwardness and confidence. By the end of the night they couldn't keep away and that was when your mother fell madly I'm love with him" I was a little confused. What about Tala? He isn't my mothers she adopted him. So did my father have an affair, wouldn't surprise me.

"So we're did Tala come from?" I had to ask, why hadn't I already known this? Did Tala know any of this?

"For a whole year your father and mother was going behind closed doors with only me knowing what was going on. She was at her happiest with your father, but it was short lived when Boris found them together, he told your grandfather and he sent your mother of to college in paris. I nearly lost my job again that day aswel" he still had this smile on his face, like the memories were giving him warmth.

"What happened? Did you go to paris with her?"

"Yup, It was the hardest thing I had to do was leave my family and friends but more good things came out of paris for me but not so much for your mother"

"How so? I bet she was heart broken, I can remember that look in her eyes when my father came home from work. It was like she couldn't believe he came back" I always remembered that smile she wore when he came home, but every day my father would go to work and for 15mins she would go sit in her liberty and play her piano like it gave her strength, I didn't understand why until I also started playing for strength but now It kinda makes sense.

He took me back out of thought "It wasn't all bad for your mother, she found music over there along with French men who were ready to sweep her off her feet and marry her, but she never could love them like she loved your father. As for me I met my beautiful wife, who after some persuading came back with us once your mother and her had finished college"

"That's beautiful. Did my mother like her?" He gave me a nod and a big smile

"They were best friends, the most two important woman in my life at the time. When we came home your mother was nearly 22. She had become a beautiful amazing woman. With an English and business degree, just like you would have had if you had not dropped out of college" I felt like I was being told off by my parent or something, it felt strange but I appreciated his comment.

I wanted to change the subject back to my mother "Anyways... What about my mother and father?"

"Well your grandfather threw a huge party for your mother 22 and as normal it turned into a business ball instead of a party. Your mother was so mad at your grandfather that she walked out half way through and went into the city. It was my night off and I had no clue about this at the time. While she was out she bumped into your father, when I say bumped I mean literally. She was walking so fast and mad that she didn't even see him and nearly nocked him and his pregnant girlfriend over"

"So that must have been Tala mum?" This kind of thing can't really happen in real life, it just doesn't.

"Yup, the same night I had a call from the hospital to tell me your mother had had a panic attack and some guy with his girlfriend bought her in. I didn't know who it was till I got to the hospital. I hadn't seen him since before we left for paris, I knew he was effected just as much as she was. I will never forget that look in his eye when the doctor came and told us she will be ok, his girlfriend was about 6 month pregnant and had an engagement ring on her finger"

"No wonder my mother had a panic attack, all those emotions coming back at once, I know that feeling and it can be so overwhelming" I couldn't help but think about how I felt when I saw Kai, the real feeling deep inside. It hurts more than anything to have those feeling crawling back to the surface.

"Well your father gave me his card and asked just to be kept updated, his fiancé didn't seem bothered by any of it. For about a month after your mother partied hard and spent out on her credit cards to try and get her head around it all. But one day she went to a coffee shop where your fathers fiancé worked, she hadn't realised at the time but that was her favourite place to go. The woman remembered your mother and asked if she was ok and that her fiancé felt horrible for knocking her over. She couldn't help but like the woman so she asked her how far she was and what sex the baby was, she even got out the woman when she first started seeing your father"

"She was just being noisy then?" I had laughter in my voice, my mother in other peoples business! It's crazy to believe.

"Yup, she as a gossip queen in school. Your father came to the shop once when they were sat having coffee together and I think he nearly died. This woman had no clue about there past or anything she was just caught up in a old love triangle. Your father tried telling your mother to keep away and leave them alone as that's for the best. She refused and kept on pushing until one day your father got her alone and snapped, they argued, she hit him a few times and then he admitted he still loved her and that the only reason he was marrying Tala birth mother was because he got her pregnant by accident. Baring in mind this was about a week before Tala was born"

"What the hell, this is so intense. My mother sounds so crazy, we're did the sweet loving mother I knew come from. She's sounds so wild"

"It's amazing what a baby can do to your life miss. Your father promised your mother he would be with her again once he could make sure Tala will be with him and not kept by his mother. Within a few months of Tala being born your father didn't have to put up a fight, the woman basically gave Tala to him and your mother. Your mother quite her work with your grandfather as he threatened that if she went with him she would be out of the business. Your father bought your house outside Moscow near me and Willow, and they raised Tala together. By the end of the year she had adopted Tala and they had a little wedding in the back garden with only close friends and your fathers family. I'd never seen your mother so happy until the day she had her little ice princess" he gave a sweet look, which I new he meant me.

I hadn't realised the car had stopped and he was looking directly at me. I tried holding back my tears but one or two seemed to fall, he wiped them away like a father should for his daughter. I felt some light knowing that my mother hadn't fell in love with a total monster.

"I didn't mean to make you cry, I apologise" he said after putting a stand of hair behind my ear.

"No it's fine, I knew my parents life was like a fairy tale at some point. My mother used to always tell me that my father made her feel like the queen and we were the most important girls in his life, no matter what happens. I just find it hard to see that man you just spoke so highly of"

"Trust me miss, me and your father had more fights about how he treated your mother sometimes. She was my best friend and he hated that there was another man in her life that she loved nearly as much as him" his smile was big and warming.

"I can see why my mother loved you so much. Thank you for telling me this. It's nice to know someone who doesn't think my mother is some sort of monster" I tried not to let the anger show in my voice but I couldn't help it, people didn't know her they just judged.

"Your mother was some things Cassia but a monster was not one of them. You are so much like her, a beautiful strong business woman who is ready to fight for what she wants and believes. I know what happened in the Abby, your mother told me and I'm sorry I couldn't help. I also have a family I needed to protect, but what you went through no girl should ever have to suffer through that. Hold on to everything you have gained from that place and use it for good. If you hold on to it tight enough that pain will disappear into strength. People will try to nock you down and take it away from you. Don't let them, be the woman your mother wanted you to be"

There was a slight pause while I took in what he said, it made sense in some ways. I needed to be strong and not let this whole Abby thing get me down.

"What's your name?"

"Patrick Luxan, miss"

I gave him a big smile and started to exit the limo. Patrick Luxan was a very special man. Strength is what I needed to get me through these next few days and he just gave me that.

Getting out the limo I saw Kai standing over at the entrance to the building "What are you doing here?" I said with a big smile.

"Why are you so late?" His frown was all I needed to make me laugh.

"We went to get coffee and I got carried away talking to Mr. Luxan" I put my arms around his waist and put my head on his chest.

"What's all this? I thought you was mad at me?" Kai held me close and kissed the top of my head. I didn't answer for a few seconds just listened to his heart beat. "Anna, are you ok?"

"Thank you for wanting me to be apart of the Biovolt project. I'm sorry I gave you such a hard time" I turned my head so I could look up into his eyes. I tired not to cry but tears seem to falling pretty rapid today.

"Why are you crying? And it's ok Anna, that place is just as important for your life as it is mine and Tala, this is a fresh start for it. Replace the dark days with the bright new ones" Kai never smiled genuinely very often, mainly during sex but right now this smile was all I needed to feel ready to take on the world and show whoever doubts us to shame.

"Come on, Petrel is going to be so mad that I'm this late" as we walked away, I looked back knowing my mother sent a very special man for me today. My past will not hold me back anymore.

Alice POV

It had been the longest day of my life. After a few extra hour of sleep I decided to get some work done before we had to leave to meet up with Kai and Cassia. Petrel sent me over some rough copies of the photo shoot with Cassia for the Biovolt campaign. She looked strong and fear's, but beautiful and elegant as normal. Once I e-mailed the copies over to Cass I went had got ready for the day and night ahead. Now I'm in a jewellery shop waiting for the surprise Kai said he would get for Cassia. Tala told me Kai calls her Anna so I found a grey diamond necklace with engraved on the back 'Anna'.

I hadn't spoken much to Tala since our last conversation this morning, Only business. He kissed my head a few times and pulled me close when we was walking through to the jewellers.

Tala bought me out of my thoughts "Do you like this?" Walking across I looked into the glass cabinet and what Tala was pointing to. It was a butterfly with 4 small diamonds In the wings on a thing white gold chain. It was beautiful and simple, perfect.

"It's alright I guess, the price is nice as well" I pointed to the little tag that had a few two many 000 next to it for my liking.

"Would you like it?" Tala asked me with his baby blue eyes.

"Not really, my father used to buy my mother jewellery all the time when he got back from business trips or golf trips away. Guilt gifts was all it was" he even bought me some a few times when he missed important events for school or just my life in general.

"It's not a guilty gift, you just deserve it for all your hard work"

"I don't want you to buy me anything Tala! Why don't you listen to me?" I lost my temper to quick there but does nobody listen to what I say anymore?

"Alright, put those claws away. I'm just trying to be nice" Tala said while holding his hand up in peace.

"If I wanted something Tala I would buy it myself. I don't want you to be nice to me by buying me gifts, what kind of girl do you think I am?" Ok maybe I have lost it abit, but what the hell why can't he see I don't want anything!

"Ok Alice you need to calm down. Maybe you should just appreciate when someone wants to buy you something and not be a total bitch and throw it back in there faces. Some people are actually genuine" before I could reply Tala had stormed out the shop. I didn't know what to do after that.

"Excuse me..." I turned to find the lady behind the desk with a little black box in her hand "your necklace is all ready. Would you like to see it miss?" I gave her a weak smile and nodded.

The necklace was beautiful, perfect for Cassia. "It's perfect, thank you. I'm sorry about the shouting, he just couldn't... Er... Wasn't listening to me" now I felt like a idiot. She gave me a smile and handed me the bag.

Outside across the road sat on a bench was a red haired man with his shoulders slumped down and head dropped back. Walking across the road I sat next to him, his eye wore closed. "I'm sorry" I only could manage a whisper.

"Urgh... Alice" Tala sat up and rubbed his hands into his eyes "I was just trying to be nice, I saw it and it reminded me of you. A small fragile butterfly but shines bright like the diamonds" now I felt even worse. Stupid Alice.

"It just felt like a guilty gift. This..." I put the bag from the jewellers in his lap "is a guilty gift. Yes he loves her and that part is genuine but the gift is only to make him feel better and to make her worry less. I don't want one of lose Tala, I'm sorry I just can't accept it"

Tala turned to look at me, his bags looked as bad as mine. We had put each other through so much in the last 24 hours. "Alice..." He laughed slightly after he said my name "you are such hard work, did you know that? I thought British girls were quite easy, but god I had to go and pick the odd one out" I could tell he was joking by his silly grin and laughter.

"You obviously don't know British girls very well do you? We are the worst kind for high maintenance" I leaned against him and laughed slightly as well. God this felt so nice, just for a few minutes of being normal.

"We need to get to the air port ya'know? Kai and Cass will be wondering what happened to us" I just nodded at him. I didn't want to get up but my phone started to go off and that was reality back in full force.

Pulling my phone out my handbag it was my mother. I wasn't sure of the time difference over in England but I didn't want to ignore her.

"Hey mum. How are you?"

Tala POV

I got so mad with Alice 10mins ago but now I can't help but feel sorry for her again. Maybe I did want to buy the gift because I felt guilty. What bloke don't buy his girlfriend stuff when he's done something wrong, then again she isn't my girlfriend. I just wanted to see her with a smile and I thought maybe that would help. Oh how wrong I was.

I listened to her speak with her mom. She didn't seem as upset as I though, she laughed at some things and then told her everything will be ok and she can come over to Russia If she wants as she won't be back for a few more weeks.

I am hoping she stays longer, I meant what I said about her helping us bring down her father. Where using her just as much as she is us but now it feels better knowing we are all on the same page.

She put the phone down and gave a small smile, as like the whole of today sadness filled that smile. I didn't say anything just stood up and took her hand. We walked back to the car and drove towards Moscow air port.

I'm not in the mood for Tyson right now

Scene change

Cassia POV

All four of us are waiting in VIP arrivals for the groups to get off the planes. Kai had flown them all too one destination so they could all catch the same flight to Moscow together. Looked better to the press that way.

Saying about the press there was a line outside waiting for us all to walk out together, it was crazy when we got her. Police and security had to clear the space for us.

Alice was on her iPad finishing off some publishing work. Tala and Kai were having what sounded like a 'man' conversation. Me I was just bored and hungry "How long are these guys going to me, I'm starving"

"Don't run way models not eat for like 3 days before they have a show? Or something like that" Tala said with a cheeky grin.

"Your not even funny Tala and only stupid girls that know your body fills up and stores liquids if you do that" I saw Alice shaking her head at Tala. Something went down with them recently, Alice has been quiet all day and was supposed to be ill this morning.

"Alice you coming to powder your nose before all the new hunky men turn up?" I took a sneaky look over at Kai to see his evil eyes burn into me for my comment.

"Sure. I need to pee anyways"

After a quick pee and re-applying my make-up I decided to have a private talk with Alice.

"So... What's going on with you and Tala. He said you was ill this morning?"

She didn't look directly at me just kept applying her mascara "Yeh, I didn't get much sleep and felt really bad this morning"

"Would this have something to do with running out the house last night and crying against your door back at the hotel?" Alice glanced over at me then. Bingo we have a winner. "What? When have you ever known me to beat around the bush?"

"My mum rang me last night, she was in a state and told me her and dad are finally getting a divorce. She found out about his last few mistress and had enough. Tala was there and I just broke down, he kept fussing and I got all worked up and needed space that's all. I'm sorry I worried you so much but... Reality sometimes really hurts" I didn't need to say anything else. I didn't believer that was just it but right now she needs a friend.

"Come here babes" I put my arms around her and just held her tight "I love you so much babe, you can come to me. Please don't hide away, remember what doctor White said? Don't bottle it up, let people help"

Alice gave off a hard laugh "I'm surprised you even remover what he said, after the amount of times you tried asking him to buy you dinner"

"I know right, I think that was the last thing he said after he let me down for the 1000th time" oh he was a hot doctor, but atlases it made her laugh. She gave me a soft smile and I reapplied her lipgloss for her.

After we took a selfie of us both we headed back the the main room. "They should be here in a few minutes they just got there luggage" Kai said coming over to me. He gave me a kiss on my temple and then led me to were we will be meeting them.

I feel excited but nervous. Today has been a head fuck but I feel like I'm ready to take on the Russia and the rest of the world. The worst part of my life is over and hopefully it can only get better.

Thank you so much for waiting on me guys. Sorry it's been so long again.

R&R

Is people don't know what 'Beat around the bush means' it's just another way of saying things straight out without hesitation or dulling words down

:) hope you enjoyed. Il be back soon continuing the story