I have to apologise about the mess up with times last chapter, i changed my mind several times during that chapter. I even confused myself. The deadline for 4pm and Ivan was 3 hours late to clear that up.

Even though i am uploading this, this has taken months to do, to try and make up for my long delay I have tried to make this chapter rather long. However. My note last chapter still stands , i have many exams over the next month so if i do not update forweeks upon weeks then i am probably so busy getting in revision and last minute sessions. I also have college and prom to get ready for, so my scheduel is rather packed as of late.

I am sorry about this, but there is nothing i can do, I can only try and put aside some time to write this.

Chapter: 10 One more date

Alfreds hand felt clammy within the hands of Ivans his cheeks flushing. Ivans hand was free of his gloves for once and were so much bigger than Alfreds, it made he feel so small, yet safe. His breath clouded in the night air as Ivan led him through and dark walk, silence settled around them.
" I am deeply sorry" Ivans deep voice broke that Silence a few moments later, "A...bussiness associate held me up and would not let me leave until we had struck a...deal"
Alfred nodded silently, something didn't seem right about that sentance, it was as though Ivan was struggling to find the right words. Then again, Alfred thought, English is not his native language, maybe he just has trouble translating a few words from Russian to English? That Explination didn't feel right either, but Alfred was determined to believe that is all it was, a problem translating. Ivan had been so kind to him, why should he question what he says?

Silence Fell on them once again, this time however it was akward. Alfred attempted to break the silence but all that was emitted was a small squeek. A low rumbling chuckle broke from Alfreds date. They both stopped, sitting slowly on a bench. Alfred opened his mouth once again, this time able to make words. "How have you been? It's been so long..."
Ivan looked at him for a long moment and then looked out at the big night blue waters of the lake, "I have been fine comrade, How about you? your brother asks about you alot."
" You've seen my brother!" Alfred gasped, staring at Ivan. A long moment dragged between them, a small breeze picked up causing the willow branches to trail and create ripples in the water.

" Yes" was Ivan's simple answer, " He still works for me and is under my protection, do not worry moya lyubovʹ. You have not answered my question"
Alfred could not understand what he had been called but blushed all the same, " S-sorry, I'm fine. well as fine as a homeless person can be." Ivan's eyebrows scrunched together.
" You...have no home at the moment, Da? What happened to your family home?"
"I Couldn't stay there anymore" Alfred said through gritted teeth, he crossed his arms in an effort to not flail around while explaining, "They accused Mattie of bribing an officer and being a criminal! A criminal! I mean, yeah everyone can be rebelious, i've seen Mattie rebelious. But he would never be a criminal! Too aggressive in ice hockey maybe, but thats all! i refuse to call those two my parents as long as they keep that attitude"
Ivan stared at Alfred for a while his chest clenching, "Da, Matvey does not seem like the kind of man to break the law"

Their conversation stopped for now, both of them sitting in silence for a long while before Ivan stood and smiled at Alfred. " I must leave now Alfred, I apologise this date has been so short," He swiftly leaned down leaving a chaste kiss on Alfred's lips, " I hope to see you once again, maybe next time Matvey will join us Da?"
The tall Russian dissappeared into the night, his long strides echoing around the empty park, eventually stopping and leaving a stunned Alfred sat on the bench, gently touching his lips. Why did that last sentance feel so...uncertain?

Mathews Eyebrow couldn't be any higher as he watched his Boss, The russians fingers shook and he couldn't concentrate on anything, making simple mistakes and generally just looks dazed. This had all happened after a rather short 'date' a few hours ago. How anyone could want to date this mafioso was beyond him. mathew's Thoughts slowly drifted back to thoughts of his brother. Is he ok? Whats happened since he was jailed? Has he finally told the person he likes the truth? Alas all of these questions will remain unanswered as he cannot see him.

Mathews mind was brought back with a cough fro his boss. He stepped forward ushering a quiet " Yes sir?" Mathews face turned from concerned to Amused at Ivan's almost love sick look. He stared at him for a long moment and then muttered words Mathew never thought he would ever hear his boss say.
"Matvey... how... do you confess to the one you love?" Ivan asked sincerely, he had never felt this way before, how can he handle this?

Mathews face remained blank for a long time but slowly it cracked into a smile, " Well sir. It starts with three simple words..."

Across town 5 Asian men stood huddled in an Alley way, they talked in hushed whispers, the shadow hiding them from the prying eyes of the public. One held out a map of the city against the wall, the territories of the three mafia's being crudely outlined in three colours, blue, red and green. Another, a woman pointed to the red outline, where it borders with the green one. " If we cause something here the chinese and Italians will blame each other..." Another butted in, this one was a young man, a slight chinese accent as he spoke, " however there are the Russians.. they're arguing with everyone right now, if we attack here" he pointed where all the territories met, " then they will attack each other! It is the perfect plan!"

The asians looked at each other and then at the chinese man. They nodded, A woman with flowing brown hair pulled into a pony tail spoke up. " who will get the cops away though? We all know that area is heavily guarded." Another boy huffed and stood up, a rebellious piece of hair stuck out of his black hair " Who else but Im-yong soo!" he declaired pointing at himself " After all, distractions origionated in korea daze!"

The 4 others stared at each other and grinned, nodding at him. "Ok Im-yong soo, we'll count on you" the pony tail girl said before she rolled up the map and left, the group dispersing quickly.