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Chapter 3-The Alcohol Issue
Katerina Kolosov's POV
"College is going to be so fun! And well, after you're done with that, you'll be working in your dad's company. Not the illegal one but the other one." My mom beamed and kissed my cheeks excitedly and I hugged her back tightly.
Dad co-owned a company with his friend Erik and well everyone has decided that I would help out there after I graduated from college. For me, I was still undecided about it because I still didn't know whether I wanted to work in the business sector.
But I didn't have the heart to tell my dad or mom that. I knew my father would be crushed seeing that it was his dream that at least one of his children would take after him. After all, it was all he could talk about while growing up.
However I still didn't know. Thus I was going to work there part time while I was in college. That way, I'll get to see if I wanted to be in the business industry of sorts. And well if I didn't like working there, I'll have to figure out a way to tell my dad that I didn't want to work there without hurting his feelings.
It was going to be tough considering I didn't like talking about...feelings or anything of that sort. My mother had claim that I have gotten that part from dad.
I blew out a breath as my mother squeezed the life out of me. "Ohhhh I'm gonna miss you so much! I mean sure you'll still be staying here on the weekends and on Thursdays and Fridays seeing that your classes are only on the other three days. But I'll still see you three days less!" Mom exclaimed before squeezing all the air out of my body.
"Uhm." I mumbled, wishing that she could let go of me but remained still because my mom had a vice like grip on me.
"Mel sweetheart, let go of her. She's turning purple!" Dad teased and mom let go of me before slapping him lightly in the chest. "I'm not going to say I'll miss you Kitty Kat. I'll be seeing you at the office on Thursdays and Fridays after all."
Dad grinned proudly at me and a bit of guilt hit me to see that he was so pleased that I was going to work there. And of course, I couldn't help but nod my head and shrugged. "Yeah."
Mom sighed before pulling me into one of her famous hugs once again and sighed before pushing my hair behind my ears. "I can't believe you've grown up so fast."
Mom stated wistfully before beaming at me. "I'm really going to miss you Kat, make sure you call everyday okay?"
I nodded and mumbled uncomfortably, "I'm going to miss you guys too. Make sure Seb and Charlie stay out of my room or they'll regret it!" If it was possible, mom seemed to beam even brighter and I quickly gave her and dad another hug before saying our goodbyes before I drove off to college.
In actual fact, I didn't have to stay in the college dormitory at all in the first place and neither did Lexi. It was just because our mothers had insisted on us having a little independence and to experience the full college thing.
I thought it was a little silly considering it was only a ten minute drive away but once my mom had an idea in her head, she wasn't going to budge. That was most probably why dad mostly gave in to her these days.
Even though I was going to be away now, even just for three days, I couldn't help but miss my family. Dad and his sarcastic moody grumpy self, Mom and her hugs and bright smiles. Believe it or not, I'll miss them dearly even though they showed PDA loads.
Hell, I'll even miss my siblings though we bickered a lot. Sebastian and his knack of pissing me off twenty-four-seven. And I'll miss siding Charlie whenever we picked a fight with Sebastian. I snickered slightly at that before parking my car.
There Lexi was already waiting for me. She had arrived slightly earlier than me today and was going to help me bring some of my stuff up to the dorm room we shared.
While I was going to study business, Lexi was taking art courses. She had classes only from Mondays to Thursdays while I had classes only on Mondays to Wednesdays.
When we finally lugged up all the belongings I had brought, I quickly grabbed a bottle from my alcohol box and took a sip.
"You brought alcohol?" Lexi asked as she eyed the bottle of liquor in my hand.
I frowned and gave her a smirk. "Of course. I mean I'm a future alcoholic. And this is not the only one I brought. The rest are in that box there." I pointed to one of the boxes on my bed and Lexi shook her head as she tried not to laugh.
"Oh Kat." She sighs and I gave her a big grin before taking a sip from the bottle before smirking playfully at her. Lexi eyed me before giving in. "Alright. Give me." She ordered and I barked out a laugh before handing the bottle to her waiting palm.
She took a sip before wincing and choked, "What exactly is this?"
I laughed before tossing my head, "Bourbon." Lexi spluttered and stared at the bottle accusingly, "I thought it was wine. Where did you get it anyway?"
"My dad had a few in his collection. He wouldn't notice one bottle misusing." I answered with a mischievous grin while Lexi sighed before taking another hesitant sip.
"Have you told your parents? You know about you not knowing if you really want to work at the company?" Lexi asked curiously and I frowned before starting to unpack some of my belongings.
I took out my clothes and started placing them neatly into the drawers as I answered nonchalantly, "No. And I'm not sure if I want to work there or not. That's why I'm working part time this semester."
Lexi nodded thoughtfully and for a moment, I envied her a little. Lexi was the only girl and one of the youngest in her family. Her older brothers would be taking over the Doukas company leaving her free to do as she pleased.
I wanted that sort of freedom but I was the eldest child and well, being responsible (most of the time) landed on me.
"Well, if you realise that working there isn't something you want, then you should let your parents know. They'll understand. After all they are your parents." Lexi offered and I stopped packing for a moment. I knew she was right.
My parents are definitely one of the most understanding people in the world (okay only maybe mom) but I knew that even though that they accepted my decision, they would still be a little disappointed and I didn't want to be the reason why they felt that.
Not wanting to divulge my feelings and thoughts out loud, I merely replied, "Maybe." Lexi sighed, knowing not to push before placing the bottle onto the desk and started packing along with me.
As I unpacked, I picked up a photo frame before placing it beside my bed on the table before a sly smirk cross my face. "Lexi, why are you so afraid to talk to Trevor?"
"W-what?" She mumbled and I turned around before placing a finger on my chin and started tapping it thoughtfully while feigning a thinking face.
"Like the barbecue at my house just last week. You just took off. And with my car too." I added and took a quick glance at Lexi to see her cheeks turning pink.
"I just can't talk to him alright? I just don't want him seeing me as the dorky sister of his best friends." Lexi admitted and I scoffed before crossing my arms.
"You dorky? Fuck that. You're Alexandria Doukas. You're not dorky. I mean hell if I swung the other way, I'll go for you." I teased and Lexi burst into laughter.
"Kat! Oh god!" She exclaimed before bursting into giggles while I shrugged before taking another sip from the bourbon. "What? It's true."
Lexi continued laughing as she shook her head. Once she calmed down, she sighed and looked down at her feet. "Thanks for that. But it's never going to happen-Trevor and I." She says softly and I frowned and argued, "Lex-"
"Kat please drop it alright?" She asks softly before turning back to her boxes of stuff. I sighed heavily, knowing not to push before continuing to pack. It was ridiculous as hell for Lexi to think that she was dorky or what.
No one was ugly or nerdy unless they themselves thought that themselves. I frowned and resisted to push knowing that I myself didn't like to be pushed either.
The room that Lexi and I shared was pretty big, it could fit two beds, two cupboards and dressers along with two desks and chairs. The walls were a cream beige. Lexi and I had brought our own sheets, mine was purple and hers blue. So I guessed, our room pretty showed our individual personality.
A knock on the door sounded and both of us turned around to see that Lexi's brothers had entered. Immediately, I stiffened before plastering on a fake smile. "Hey, what are you guys doing here?" Lexi questioned and I greeted them politely, "Roman, Henry, Raphael."
"Lex, we just wanted to see how you were doing. And, Henry misses you." Roman answered and Henry, gave a shy grin to Lexi who pulled him for a hug.
"Kat." Roman greeted and I nodded my head while trying to ignore the cool intense gaze of a certain someone. "Rom, I'm hungry." Henry called out and Lexi beamed at her brothers. "I'll take you to the cafeteria. I've been exploring a little."
In no time, it was just Raphael and I left in the room and inwardly, I was cursing Lexi to be stuck in the same room as Trevor. We'll see how she'll like that! I scowled as I continued packing.
In fact, I was doing a pretty good job of ignoring him until he spoke up. "Katerina, I take it that you would be working at your father's company starting this Thursday aren't you?"
I froze and whipped around and gave a stony glare to Raphael. How on earth did he know? I of course didn't tell that to him, could Lexi have told him? I gritted my teeth and gave him a cool and calm expression. "Yes and I'm wondering who told you that. Seeing that it isn't any of your business."
Raphael smirked down at me and for a moment, I was blown away with how handsome he looked in a simple light blue button down shirt that brought out his gorgeous blue eyes.
"It's what all our parents could talk about." He answered and strolled towards me. His eyes had a glint of mischief as he edged closer to me. "Hmmm." I hummed not wanting to reply.
Great, now everybody knew that, this was going to be worse. How could I let my father down when he was so proud of me and had told everyone? My heart sank a little at that as I brooded a little.
"Hmmm, I never pegged you as the sort to have these but I can't say I hate it on you." His low voice purred and I looked up to see his blue eyes staring down at the item in my hands with a lustful glint in his eyes.
"What?" I sputtered before looking down at the items in my hand and my eyes widened. I was folding my bras. How could I not have noticed? Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I cursed before shooting him a little sly grin.
I coud have a little fun with this. "Hmmm, they're nice aren't they?" I purred a little seductively before shooting him a smug smirk.
Raphael's eyes darkened and he gazed at me with narrowed eyes. "What game are you playing Katerina?"
"Game? What game? I have no idea what you're talking about, I'm just simply packing my belongings and here you are commenting on the state of my bras." I answered coyly before peering up at him under my eyelashes.
A low growl sounded and I reached out for my bottle of bourbon when a hand took it away. "Hey!" I protested and shot a menacing glare at Raphael who watched me with narrowed eyes and a clenched jaw.
"Underage drinking Katerina, especially in college?" His husky voice questioned and I crossed my arms and glared at him, "Who are you? The alcohol police?" I demanded but noticed that his eyes strayed towards my chest every few seconds.
Meanwhile, my eyes went towards the bottle in his grasp and an idea hit me, with a coy smile on my face, I moved towards him and leaned heavily on him, enjoying the way his eyes widened and strayed once again to my chest because I was wearing a low cut shirt.
"Raphael." I murmured in his ears and he hummed, "Yes?"
This was fun. I smirked to myself before pressing my chest against his and stood between his thighs. "May I?" His voice turned low and rough, "Yes?" His hands slid to my hips and I tried not to let myself enjoy the feeling of them there.
"May I have my bourbon back?" I finished seductively in his ear before snatching the neck of the bottle away from him and pushing myself off his body before smirking at him triumphantly. "Thank you."
I took a sip from the bottle before giving him another smug satisfied grin. Raphael simply stared at me, stunned before an irritated expression took over. I did notice that his jeans had a bulge on the front before he abruptly stood up and turned away.
He had a boner! I tried not to laugh but failed before I burst into laughter. "Who's your little friend? Does he need any help disappearing?"
Raphael turned to glare at me before snarling, "He's not little!"
Typical male, always concerned of his size. I rolled my eyes, unable to lose the triumphant grin on my face. "Maybe cold water will help, I have some in my bag. Would you want some?" I mocked and Raphael narrowed his eyes at me before he shot me a smirk.
"No thank you. I'll see you at your office this Thursday. After all, we have things to discuss." He shot a smug grin ignoring my protests and narrowed gaze.
What? What the fuck did he mean by that? I gritted my teeth, all form of smugness had left and my jaw dropped as he took a box from my bed which I recognised as my alcohol box.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" I demanded and moved to stop him when he warned with a smirk on his face. "Dare to stop me and I won't think twice of spanking you."
He wasn't serious was he? I studied him with narrowed eyes and clenched my jaw as he shot me a satisfied gaze and turned to walk out.
Oh how dare he? How fucking dare he! I growled angrily before shouting, "You do know those belong to my father! And I'm pretty sure you know what he does in Chicago!"
"Raise you?" He called out and disappeared around the corner.
I clenched my jaw and glared at the hallway before slamming the door shut and took deep breaths to calm myself down before I did serious damage.
Oh he was going to pay dearly when I saw him the next time! How dare he! I groaned and cursed before looking at my remaining bottle of bourbon forlornly and spoke up. "It's just you and me now."
A knock sounded on the door and Lexi entered cautiously, "There isn't any dead bodies here now are they? After I left you alone with Raph." She asked hesitantly with a tone of guilt.
I let out a bitter laugh before shooting her a glare. "There will be one when I see him again."