Chapter 19

Siena Davies POV

I felt elated with my knight, Czar. he is the spark in my darkness. Yesterday was the best night of my life, the dress, the surprise, the dinner, getting to know each other more, the private beach, he knows my love for beaches, sleeping together for the second time. Everything about it is blissful and magical. he dropped me back home. And said that he will call me later. Before I got out of the car. Czar gave me a mind-blowing passionate and hungry kiss. His surprises still astonish me. I irrevocably, deeply fell for him.

I thought to sleep for a few more hours. So, I slept.

After 5 hours, I woke up and got ready for the day.

I was acting like a teenage girl.

My stomach filled with butterflies and doing somersaults.

I headed downstairs to have breakfast.

When I entered the dining room. My face became pale due to a new audience.

What the fudge? I mumbled.

I was shocked.

The girl I met at the fundraiser concert is sitting with my family.

Catherine Perez.

She has some mystery around her. And I can't figure it out.

"Hi, everyone," I said with a big smile.

"Hi," they replied with worry in their eyes.

"Hello, Siena sis," Catherine said with a big smile on her face.

"Hello, Catherine," I replied with a fake smile.

"So, what are you doing here?"

"Well, I'm not the right person to tell. Your dad will tell you."

"Dad, what's going on? What is Catherine telling?"

"Babygirl, first sit down and have breakfast. I will tell you everything after breakfast."

"Okay," I replied, And quietly we all started eating our breakfast.

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Everyone including me sat on the couches in the living room.

Everyone was silent.

Looking here and there or checking their phones every two minutes.

I cleared my throat and asked, "Well, dad can you tell me now?"

"Umm, Catherine is your cousin." He replied with a straight face.

"Huh?"

"As per I know, I don't have any cousins," I replied.

"Why you didn't tell me?"

"I also got to know two days ago." He replied.

So many questions were popping in my head right now.

"And you have two more cousins. They are Catherine's brothers. They live in Moscow, Russia. They are your mom's brother's children."

Another shock.

"I have an uncle and cousins?" I asked.

"Yes, baby girl. I just know that your mom has a brother. I met him only once on my wedding day."

Well, my life is full of surprises. My inner voice said.

"Do Christian and Hardin know?" I asked while looking at my brothers.

"Yes, they know." My dad replied.

I looked towards Catherine.

I smiled at her.

I stood up and walked towards her, she also stood up.

I hugged her and she hugged me in return and she started crying.

"Hey, why are you crying?"

"Happy tears, sis."

"I missed you so much." She replied.

"Well, let's go upstairs to my room?"

"There's a lot to talk about," I said.

"Okay," she replied with a smile.

I and she headed upstairs towards my room.

I opened the doorknob of my bedroom.

"Get in," I said.

Catherine got in and I followed her and closed the door behind me.

She sat on the bean bag.

I sat on the couch.

"Nice room," she said.

"Thank you," I replied.

"So, tell me about you?"

"Well, you know my name, but I'm a Sokolov. Perez is my stage name. and singing is my profession...

She started telling about herself. I got to know a lot of things about her. She is sweet, chill, smart, loving, and caring. I got to know one more thing, She even started learning music because of me. We both have a few in common.

I want to ask about my mom? But I'm feeling a little bit hesitant.

Catherine was staring at me. She felt that something was wrong with me.

Catherine said looking at me, "sis, I know what you wanna ask me something?"

Then she started replying, "Aunt is good. She really misses you, Christian, and Hardin brother."

"She is the one who said that I have cousins. She showed me your pictures when you were a baby and shared some stories about you. She really loves you, sis. She even hired a private investigator. So, she could keep track of you and wants you safe."

"Why she left me?" I asked.

"Sis, I really don't know. If I know also, I won't tell you because it's not my place to tell." Catherine replied.

"I understand," I replied.

"Catherine, If you don't mind, can I tell you something?"

"I'm really happy with my life. But, I felt an emptiness in my life. I craved for mom's love. I always asked God why did he take away my half happiness? I asked dad and my brothers. But, they always ignored my questions. I thought maybe they are also upset like me. Or they are hiding something from me."

"Sis, I also was thinking the same."

"I asked aunt about it. But, she always changes the topic."

"Catherine, we need to find it as soon as possible."

"Yes, sis. I'm with you. We will definitely find it."

"Thank you so much. I don't know what will I do without you." I replied.

"Did dad ask you about mom or uncle?"

"No, sis." She replied.

"Okay, that's good," I replied.

"Why you didn't tell me before that I'm your cousin?"

"Sis, I wanted to tell you but I was scared and don't know how you will react."

"So, after a few days, I got contact with uncle."

"First, he refused to talk to me."

"But I told him just give me one chance to explain."

"So, he told me to meet at home. I told him the truth."

"So, here I'm."

"Sis, I wanna tell you something. Whatever we discussed don't tell to anyone."

"Why?"

"Aunt has some suspicion of someone."

"What suspicious?"

"I don't know sis. But she told me to just trust her."

"Okay," I replied.

"Sis, I heard that you are dating a mafia leader."

"Yes, how do you know?"

"Well, I have my sources."

"Does mom know?"

"She knows but doesn't know his name."

"Okay,"

"Do uncle and your brothers know?"

"No, only Lisa knows."

"Who is Lisa?"

"She is my best friend from elementary school and her dad and my dad are best friends from high school."

"Oh!" She replied.

We chatted for a few more hours. Until we both didn't notice the time. We headed down and had our dinner. Catherine said she will visit tomorrow and then left.

Suddenly, my phone started to ring.

Without checking the name on the screen, I answered the call.

"Hello, babe," Czar said.

"Czar, Is it really you?" I asked.

"Yes, babe. It's me."

"Now you are calling me?"

"Sorry babe, I got busied with work and didn't notice the time."

"It's okay. Apology accepted."

"So, what are you doing?"

"Just had dinner and came to my room."

"Oh! I miss your room."

"Uh! You don't miss me?" I asked.

"Of course, I miss you, my angel."

"I just miss our time spent in your room."

"umm, I miss it too."

"Yea, tomorrow morning I'm leaving for Moscow and will return back after four days."

"What? Why?"

"Babe, It's work-related. So I have to be there." He said.

"It's okay. I understand." I replied in a sad tone.

"Are you sure, you will be fine?" I asked.

"Yes, babe. I will be perfectly fine."

"I know you are worried about me."

"Don't worry. I will be fine." He said.

"Okay," she replied.

"Babe, I will finish the work as fast as I can. And come back to you. So I can spend time with you."

"Promise?" I asked.

"Promise." He replied.

"I will call you and text you when I get time, babe."

"Okay," I replied.

Then we talked and talked.

I got to know that his birthday is coming in one week.

I am excited and already I have ideas for his birthday. It will be a surprise for him.

"Miss you, babe."

"I miss you too."

"I love you, babe." He said.

"I love you, too," I replied.