6

Milana

I got the job!! I've been employed as Annika’s nanny. I was so happy when Viktor told me. Not only would I get a huge amount as my salary, but I would also be free from that hell I call a marriage.

I have not been so happy for a while now. I'll be living at Viktor’s place and that only means five days without beatings and scoldings. I would be free from Maksim for five fucking days. I will finally have some peace of mind.

I went straight to my workplace to quit my job and then I told Zoya about the good news. I was going to start work tomorrow. Viktor had me give him my house address as someone would pick me up tomorrow.

“How was your interview?” Maksim asks the moment I walk into the house. I pause in my tracks, nervously looking down in fear. I'm scared of Maksim. This man is a beast and every time he comes near me, it's to hit me.

“F…F…”

“Give me straight answers! Enough with the fucking stutters!!” He snaps angrily at me and I walk backwards when he rises to his feet. “If you come with bad news, get ready to die. I will strangle you to death, Milana.” He utters in a condensing and promising tone and my eyes fill with tears.

Why can't he just get along with me? Is it bad to live as a married couple? Was I not destined to live a love life? Why does Maksim treat me this way? I do everything a good wife does, I try my best, but he never appreciates me and it fucking hurts.

“I…I got the job.” I let out a deep breath, slowly lifting my head. There is no need to be scared. I got the job, he will not hit me.

“Good.” A wicked smile curves up his lips as he leisurely pushes his hands into his pocket. “You are so lucky that you did.” He continues.

“Your job is simple. And I expect fast and immediate news. Don't go there and start showing Ivanov how useless you are. He will throw you out and will not allow a worthless person to look after his daughter.” He fires at me and I shut my eyes.

His words cut my heart into a million pieces. They hurt so much.

“If Viktor catches you, he will kill you, so be careful. I need the map of that house, in and out. I also need the blind spots and you will tell me all the places that the cameras are located. Find out how he operates and gather as many things as you can about the Bratva.” Maksim states and I gulp nervously, slowly nodding my head.

“Do you understand?”

“Y….y…y…”

“Do you understand?????” He yells, his voice so loud and thunderous. Tears fall from my eyes as I quickly blurt out.

“Yes, I do.”

“Good.” His tone comes down and from the way he begins to look at me, I immediately know what he wants, money. But I've not told him about Viktor's condition yet. That I will have to stay over for a week. I should tell Maksim.

“V… Viktor had a condition.” I begin and Maksim’s gaze squares at me.

“Which was?”

“I have to stay at his place during the weekdays. I can only leave during weekends.”

“Isn’t this a good opportunity? Milana, why are you so stupid??” What? What did I say now to warrant such an insult? I just told him of Viktor's conditions, did I say anything wrong?

“Staying there is the perfect way to spy on Viktor. I expect you to do a good job. Don’t go around displaying your stupidity over there. Seduce and fuck him if you have to.”

“Maksim!” I suddenly call out, my voice hoarse and I stare at him in disbelief.

“What?” He snaps at me coldly.

“Aren’t you always begging me to fuck you? That you’re sexually frustrated?” he taunts in a mocking tone and I bite down my lower lips, enough to draw blood.

“There it is. I’m giving you the opportunity to ease that frustration. Seduce viktor. He’s a single dad without a wife, so there’s a high chance of him wanting to have a taste. He’s a man. But…” Maksim’s voice trails off and from the way he looks at me, I know that whatever he’s going to say next will hurt.

“You look so…no man will want to look at you. Have you looked in the mirror Milana? You’re not enticing enough to want to fuck. You will work on yourself.” he states and I feel like my breath has been knocked out of me. Viktor’s words from that day begin to ring in my ears.

“Visit a salon today. Clean yourself up. And try to look enticing. Stop looking like you’re carrying all the problems of the world on your shoulders.” He says in distaste and I slowly nod my head.

“Put on make-up to look more beautiful.” But I’m pretty without makeup. I only look exhausted because Maksim beats me up and then, I have to work my ass out. It’s all his fault.

“That will be all. I’m leaving. Give me some money.” he demands and I just stare at him in disbelief. He just told me to go to a salon and fix myself up. Why is he asking for money now?

“Maksim I don’t have money.“ I begin but he suddenly steps in front of me as he grabs my purse. I was taken unaware. I try to collect the purse from him, but he pushes me aside. Maksim opens my purse and he collects all the money from inside, and then he looks up at me coldly.

The next thing I feel is pain, as a loud sound echoes in my ears. He slapped me. “How many times have I told you to stop lying to me?” I don’t say anything. My eyes remain fixed to the ground, my lower lips trembling as I cry silently.

“You are so lucky that I have somewhere to go.” He throws my purse at my way, pushing the money into his pocket. That was my last cash. Maksim took all of them.

“Bitch!” he curses, casting one last hateful glance at me, before walking away.