28 Chapter
Vlad
I still haven’t made up my mind to go to the office today. I’m a grown man, but I’m acting like a kid. I came up with a thousand more reasons for Vova not to go to the office today.
“Vlad, I feel sorry for Lina, I’ve never seen her cry as much as she did today. Kostya has something serious, and the doctors can’t say anything about it, we have to do some tests and diagnostics, and so on. I have already paid for everything today, but Lina does not know. And I hope no one will tell her about it, I asked well.”
“What’s the matter with him?”
“I don’t think it’s the accident. It’s just the impact that’s causing it to manifest now. Let’s hope everything will be all right.”
“Where’s Lena now?”
“She’s in the car. We stopped for gas. I forgot to fill up and the car almost stalled. Vlad, I ought to be with her now.”
“Of course, there’s no point in going to work now. ”
“Yeah, Natasha rescheduled all the important meetings today. It’ll be tomorrow. You know, Lena needs a distraction, don’t you?”Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
“Yeah, but I don’t think it’s gonna work out if you’re trying to get her to have sex now.”
“That’s not what I mean. We’ll come over to your place and get to know each other.”
“Are you serious right now?”
“Absolutely. Or do you mind?”
“No, I don’t mind, but my place isn’t cleaned. You’re fine, but she’s a girl. She’ll see me and tell me I’m not tidy, but…”
“Don’t worry, she won’t lecture you.”
“Vov, I have nothing to eat. I have to cook everything, and I’m not even in the mood.”
“Vlad, what’s going on? Do you have plans tonight? Spit it out?”
“Yes, I had plans. I’m sorry.”
“So why are you being such a baby? Really? I’m just happy for you, and I should have told you right away.”
I had to deceive my best friend, mentally and psychologically I was still not in the mood to meet with Lena. Especially today and right now. It is necessary to warn in advance. I had to invent a nonexistent girl and make it look like I was going to have a hot night. I understand that tomorrow will be an interrogation with predilections, but I can withstand it, as opposed to meeting Lina today.
“You’re not gonna be mad?”
“Why would I be mad at a friend who’s trying to make a life for himself? No, of course not. Okay, we’re all pumped up. I’ll take Lena home, then.”
“Vov, be gentle with her,” I ask my friend, as I know him well. Lina needs care right now, not domination.
“Don’t worry, I hear you. I wish you a good night. Is she even decent?”
“We’ll see. You know I care about what a girl can do in bed. Appearances are just a wrapper, but I need the contents.”
“I hope that’s the case. I expect company tomorrow, and don’t be late, Vlad. Otherwise I’ll fine you,” Vova teases and disconnects.
Yeah, I’m not at all happy about the news that everything’s fucked up with Lina’s brother. Shit! Shit! Shit! I feel guilty about everything! And this feeling of guilt will get to me before I admit to Angelina that it was the car in which I was returning home from the airport, the cab driver who was driving hit Kostya.
No, I can’t work with her. I’d have to come clean, tell her what really happened. I don’t think the fact that Kostya ran out onto the road himself will be a mitigating factor. I’ll still be her number one enemy. I’m sure of it.