Viktor Stivos sat at his desk looking out the window, it had been sixteen years since Tatianna had run away and disappeared. He had been grooming her to take over the family business since she was eight. By the time she was sixteen, she could host a dinner party, charm a man out of anything, protect herself, and knew all about the business.
Then one day she vanished, he'd had private investigators looking for her, but they'd all come up empty handed. His time was coming to an end, he needed to find her quickly and bring her home. Have her take over for him, or get rid of her. The information she know could destroy what he had built and passed on to his new family.
Tatianna must be found at all costs.
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Tatianna was well trained at sixteen years old. She could shoot any gun given to her, and hit any target from any distance. She could wield a knife, again hitting anything she threw at. She could also defend herself at hand to hand combat. She was sent to the best boarding schools, she could speak ten languages fluently, she was a refined young lady. She was taught at an early age never to show emotion, it was a weakness.
She was being groomed to take over her step father Viktor Stivos' business when she was older. She could already hack, computers like a pro, she had acquired many skills working for her step father. At sixteen she had witnessed something so horrendous she ran for her life, never looking back.
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The doorbell ringing snapped her back to reality, she got up from her bed and went to answer the door. She opened the door to a smiling Spike on her door step, her breath caught in her throat, his smile did something to her, she smiled back at him.
"Come in...I just need a few more minutes."
"You look beautiful! I can't imagine what else you need to do..."
She laughed. "Shoes." She pointed towards her feet, he noticed her pink socks.
She ran to her bedroom, grabbing her favorite pair of sneakers and slipping them on. She went back into the livingroom, where Spike was sitting on the couch waiting for her. He stood up as she entered the room, he walked towards her. He cupped her face, leaned down and kissed her, she kissed him back. Shutting out the warning in the back of her head, she was tired of listening to them.
He pulled away looking at her. "Are you ready?"
"Yes!"
He took her hand and led her out the door to his truck. He opened the passenger side door, helping her in, he shut the door, and got in the driver's side. He drove them to Ed's house for the BBQ.
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She was a little nervous, it was too late to turn back now, they had pulled up in front of Ed's house. She relied on skills she had gained as a young child, never show emotion, it was a weakness. She pasted on a bight smile, and followed Spike into Ed's house. He reintroduced her to his team members and to their families.
Spike watched her from across the room, she was talking to Wordy and Sam. Juls walked over to him, smiling at him. "You really like her don't you?"
"I do..there's just something about her, I can't explain it!"
"She's beautiful."
"I know, and she wants to go out with me."
"Why wouldn't she?"
"I'm not the type of guy..."
"Spike! You deserve someone just as special as you." She hugged him.
Kendall walked across the room towards Juls and Spike, smiling at the two of them. Spike's arm slid around her waist, pulling her to his side. she liked the way it felt. She closed her eyes, to enjoy the feeling of security. He leaned forward, kissing her on the cheek, she smiled at him. She enjoyed herself that night, she liked his coworkers, she didn't have to pretend or anything. It was easy to talk to them all, she felt at home.
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She invited him in when they got back to her house, they sat on her couch together.
"Tell me about yourself."
This was the moment she dreaded, she decided telling half truth was better then a whole lie. She told the history of Kendall Turner, because as far as she was concerned Tatiana Martian died when she was sixteen.
"What do you want to know?" She asked.
"Everything."
"I've been on my own since I was sixteen, I became an emancipated minor. I worked hard, went to school and became a doctor."
"That's all?" He laughed.
"There's not much to my story. What about you?"
He told her about his life, she laughed at his stories. He wrapped his hand around the back of her neck. bringing her face close to his, he kissed her. She didn't think about the complications she just kissed him back.
"Do you still want to spend the day together tomorrow?" He asked.
"Yes, I'd love too."
"I'll pick you up at ten."
"Sounds perfect!"
He got up to leave, she followed him to the door, he held her in his arms, kissing her good night. She locked the door once he left, turning out the lights, she headed to bed.
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"Tatianna, always remember to act like a lady."
"Yes, papa!"
"Tomorrow night I'm having a dinner party. You will be my hostess. Nita, will come do your hair and make up. I have a special dress for you to wear. I have a job for you."
"Yes, papa."
Fourteen year old Tatianna had been the lady of the house for the last six months since her mother had passed away in a car accident. She had been hosting dinner parties for her papa, and helping run the household. She was keeping up with her studies, and trying to do a good job. Her step-father or papa as she called him, had rasied her since she was three He'd always been good to her, giving her everything she needed.
The next day came and she was busy making sure the cook had the right menu, the house was clean, and everything was perfect for the dinner party. If anything went wrong, she would pay for it later. She went up stairs to get ready for the party, Nita did her hair and make up. Tatianna was disappointed in the way she looked. She looked like a call girl, she expected the dress to be beautiful and elegant. It made her look like a call girl, she was upset, and worried that there was some mistake.
Viktor came into her room. "Papa, is there some mistake. Look at me, I look like a call girl."
"Tatianna, your job for tonight, is to lure this man up to your bedroom for Luka."
"Papa, no!"
Viktor slapped her across the face, sending her to her knees, he kicked her in the ribs. "You tell me No Tatianna? After I've given you everything! I've continued to support you after your mamma died. I could have sent you away."
I'm sorry papa! I'll do as you ask!"
She stood up, fixing her dress, and fixing her make up. "Good girl!"
She took the picture from Viktor, studying it, she found the picture of the man. She flirted with him, shamelessly, she led him upstairs to her room, he pushed her down on the bed. Luka came in just in the nick of time and dragged him away, she could still hear his screams.
The next morning there was an envelope of money on her night stand, she opened her dresser drawer, opening the secret compartment she put the cash in, she had been saving money for the last two years. She closed the compartment, she closed the drawer and climbed back into bed. She hated what her life had become, she was all alone.
