Do I Know You?

Chapter 5:

In Russia

The majestic Russian capital was engulfed in a jet black atmosphere at night. It was illuminated by the street lamps & the lingering lights from the buildings. It was the time of day when clubs, bars & pubs were full of life. And the Boys were taking full advantage of the situation, in the famous central space pub.

They were sitting at the makeshift bar, placing order for their drinks.

" I will have a glass of baltika with rocks please." Ian told the bartender.

"You got it pal. And what about you folks."

He asked Bryan & Spencer.

" A brown tisko & Hurricane will just do.", Bryan answered for them.

"Here you go.", Bartender said after a while handling them their respective glasses.

"Ahh, coming here always makes me feel better." Spencer said, taking a sip of his vodka.

"That's right man. Too bad Tala & Kai can't join us."

"Tala is engaged dude. His days of having fun are over.", Ian said laughing.

" Hehe…, I know. Julia will kill him if he ever decides to set foot in the club."

Spencer agreed remembering the temper of the Spanish beauty.

" See... That's why I never want to get hitched." Ian said.

" Yup, there are so many ayes of being single." Bryan said shaking his head.

" But there are still some bachelors who are missing out this.", Spencer referred to Kai.

"Don't bother about Mr. Sourposs. He just thinks this place is too unbecoming for the likes of mighty Kai..",

Ian replied while striking kai's famous pose. ( arms crossed and eyes closed).

All three laughed at this..

"One more please.",

Spencer called out to barman.

"Woah, slow down bro ! I am not going to carry you when you get hammered. ", Bryan said.

"Huh, don't worry about me I have a strong resistance to alcohol."

" Same goes for me. I came here to have fun & that's what I am going to do." , Ian agreed with Spencer.

"Fine then.", Bryan humphed.

"But don't except me to bear you oafs burden when you guys are beaten up."

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"Mmm.. Oh god... Tala please stop it." Julia moaned out loudly while her fiancé kept kissing her neck.

"Why? Don't you enjoy it?", he said huskily & planted butterfly kisses on her shoulder and neck before .

Julia sucked in a breath at his actions.

"Ahh.. but we already did it twice before". She managed to speak.

"I know baby. But I can never get enough of you.", with that he moved his hand to rest at her upper thigh, massaging it.

"Ohh.. Tala..", she moaned out his name at his little ministrations.

He shut her up by giving a fervent kiss.

"But...I have to go to work early & then Hilary and I have to check out the florists." Julia said breaking the kiss. She knew she was fighting a lost battle but she had to try one last time.

" Oh come on Juli; it won't hurt to be late once". With that he hovered above her & covered her lips once more. Both lovers were locked in a passionate frenzy after that.

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In America

"Thanks a lot for inviting us here Mr. Fred." Judy Tate spoke out.

She along with Max & Mariam have come to California for the inspection of new parts for Beyblade.

" Its my pleasure to have you three here. I am really glad that you came all the way here to see my invention. "

" Its no big deal Mr. Fred. We are always eager to appreciate the new talent. Besides, it was worth the trip. I will say we use this in the tournament."

Max said giving his approval.

"That's a very good decision Max. I am with you in this.", Judy agreed with her son.

" What do you think Mari?, your decision is most important being the managing director. " Max looked at her eagerly.

"Well ! you guys have already given your vote. And majority always wins."

She said laughing..

" But still Mariam, your signature is needed to finalise."

She glanced at Fred who was looking nervously at her and sighed.

"I don't think this is good enough."

She said shocking all three of them.

"I will say this is best for the competition.", she added further with a sly smile on her face.

"God Mari ! you had us scared there for a moment." Max said with a sense of relief.

"Come on Max, you know me better than that. I was just joking."

"Ya, but your sense of humor always clicks in at wrong time." Max said faking anger.

"Aww, Maxie I didn't mean to worry you." She said cooing in a baby voice.

" Ahem."

They heard Judy cough out & broke out of their reverie to find both Judy & Mr Fred looking at them with amused expression.

Both blushed brightly at this. They had forgotten that they were in public space & not in confines of their home.

" Well then its settled. We will be using this at the tournament. You will soon receive a letter of approval from the headquarters." Judy addressed Mr. Fred breaking the awkward silence.

"Very well Mam. And thanks to all of you for giving me a chance."

"You earned it Fred."

"Well then, I guess we should leave now. It was nice meeting you Fred." Max said while shaking his hand.

" Likewise. "

"You are right. And we have to catch our flight in two hours." , Mariam said while glancing at her wrist watch. Max & Judy agreed with her and the trio then darted out of the building.

In Russia

"Well today was quite productful.", Hilary said to Julia when they entered her suite.

"Ya, I agree. And the funny thing is.. we bought more things today than I had in last couple of months. I really owe you Hils.", Julia said admiringly.

"It was nothing. And besides, it was just a little specimen of my work.", Hilary said with a wink.

" Anyways, why were you so late. I waited almost an hour for you to show up."

Julia turned a shade of red at this, remembering the last night's activities.

" I overslept.", she blurted out

"Sure.."

Hilary said cocking her eyebrow in suspicion.

"Oh, well Hils. I have to go now. I had an appointment with my patient. I will see you tomorrow." Julia spoke out, hurriedly hugging her & rushing out from there.

"Hmm. she sure is strange.", Hilary contemplated watching her retreating figure.

"Well let's see what we have got today." She said making the list & doting out the items.

"Well tomorrow we will go for cake testing & decide the theme..Hmm, I will ask Sui, if he still have their contact."

After about two hours of making plans & finalising the theme she decided to take a break.

"Phew, that's it. All Done!, now what to do..'

Hilary said thoughtfully.

"I know, I will just take a short stroll around the hotel. There are so many things to do here." she decided getting up.

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Kai was walking through the main hallway of the Ritz Carlton hotel. He had an important meeting with the executives of the Finstone company. There was an arrangement of formal dinner after the meeting so they had to hold it here. He never understood the point of a stupid dinner but his secretary Hitashi have told that it was always beneficial to be a little private in such matters.

"Welcome to Ritz Carlton Mr. Hiwatari. It is always nice to see you here." ,the manager of the hotel greeted him politely.

Kai just nodded in response.

"Sir we have booked the avenue on the eighth floor. The meeting will begin in an hour. So can I get you something to eat.?"

"AN HOUR ! , but I was informed that it will start at 7 pm sharp. Its already 6:50." , Kai almost shouted.

" I know sir, but apparently their executive Manager was not feeling well. So they decided to postpone it so he can have little rest." he nervously said.

"Oh, I see." ,

Kai said with gritted teeth. He hated being kept waiting. He was always punctual & expected others to do the same.

"Tell them they have thirty minutes. If they did not show up by then, they might as well kiss this deal goodbye.", Kai said coldly.

"Very well sir. I will inform them right away ." the manager told shakily; noticing the look on his face & stormed away.

' Hnn, great. Now what to do.' He mentally said.

"Sir, there is a bar by the end of this hallway. You can perhaps have a drink by then.", Kai heard one of his board member say.

'Hmm, it is not a bad idea.' with that Kai headed towards it.

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Hilary was sitting at one of the cushioned seats in the bar sipping her long island iced tea. After roaming around the place for a while she have decided to take a rest and have her favorite drink. She was just casually glancing around the place when her eyes landed on a person dashing inside the pub. She felt her heart stop for a while. It was none other than Kai Hiwatari, referred to as Phoenix prince, cold hearted captain.

She can't believe her eyes. She knew that she will meet him eventually but so soon.. she would have never thought that.

She let her eyes wander over him until he took a seat at the corner & ordered some drink.

'I wonder what he is doing here.'

'Of course, this place is owned by him.' She mentally scolded herself.

"What to do? Should I go & introduce myself."

It has been 10 years since they last saw each other. 'How will he react?'

"Oh, just forget it. I don't know whether I will get this opportunity again or not? I am not going to waste it.", keeping that in her mind, she stood up & took slow, almost cautious steps & walked where he was sitting. She can feel her palms sweating & heartbeat increasing as she reached him.

With a small tap on his shoulders she addressed him.

"Hi, Kai."

her voice a mere whisper.

Kai turned around to see a woman (probably younger than him) calling out his name almost informly. Lavender eyes met with Rose ones.

He regarded her for a while & narrowed his eyes at her & finally spoke out.

"Do I know you?".

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