The Billion's

Chapter 10

THIRD PERSON POV

Iva and Kelsey both had the weirdest yet memorable school experienced today. The weirdest part will be Azarova, the hot and yet overly protective Russian girl. She even had the same class with Iva, every single class.

"Weird day huh..." Kelsey said.

"Oh yea.," Iva said and turned to the familiar road.

"Your parents will be home today right?" Iva nodded.

"I think so..," the gates opened for them and Iva drove towards the familiar road to her mansion. Iva parked her car in front of the mansion and grabbed her bags at the back of the car.

"I need to borrow this later. I'm going on a date." Iva threw the keys to Kelsey and she catches it.

"All I want right now is to sleep," Iva said and walked towards the front door.

But when Iva opened the door, Adam and a kid wearing a minion costume were playing and running around the house. The kids didn't even notice Iva was walking up to them and they both collided with Iva.

Using her instinct, she grabbed both kids so they won't hit the cold hard marble flooring. Iva groaned when her back hit the floor. Adam just laughed at the kid wearing the minion costume.

"ADAM!" Gemma yelled.

"We landed on aunt Iva.." Adam laughed and got up. Iva got up and waved it off.

"Who's your friend Adam?"

"Zeva!" Adam beamed. Iva looked at him weirdly but shrugged her shoulders.

"Hey, Iva." Iva smiled at the kids and looked up to see Iris. Iva was surprised.

"Iva..." Iris called out.

Iva walked backward and stumbled on Adam's toy that scattered around the floor. Iva fell butt first and keep moving back. Iva hit someone's foot and when she looked up, Blanche was smiling at her.

"Iva... Iris wants to say something. Right, Iris?" Blanche glared at her wife. Iris cleared her throat.

"Iva. I'm sorry for nearly killing you." Iva turned away.

"I'm sorry for everything..." Iris smiled at her little sister. Iva saw her hands and Iris quickly covered it up with her long sleeve. Iva didn't say anything.

The kid wearing the minion costume went to Iva and cupped her face with both her little hands. "Mommy sorry. She won't do again." The kid said and made Iva nodding her head.

"Zeva.." She pointed at herself.

"Iva.." She pointed at Iva. "Auntie!!!" Zeva beamed and hugged Iva tightly. Iris smiled at this site.

"ADAM TOO!" Adam beamed and went to hugged Iva.

"Iva... You alright?" Gemma asked. Iva nodded and hugged both her niece and nephew.

"Momma!!!" Blanche laughed. Iris stood up and went to her bag.

"Happy birthday.." Iris said and gave Iva her present. Iva having a second thought but Gemma nodded at her. Gemma leaned in.

"She's our sister. Forgive her.."

"Well well well... IRIS!!!!" Kelsey beamed and ran towards Iris. Iris managed to catch her cousin and like always, she cradles Kelsey like a baby.

"Kelsey... You've grown!" Iris said.

"Iris?" Alana breathes out. She doesn't know if it's the jet lag or she's dreaming. She never dreams her daughter came back to them. Not after what had happened.

"Iris Ambra Billion."

"It's Vera now..." Iris said and let Kelsey go. Both Giovanni and Alana went to hug their daughter.

"You're married? And didn't tell us?" Alana asked.

"Yes... And we have a daughter now." Iris looked at her daughter who still hugged Iva.

"Zeva.." Zeva let her aunt go and wobble to her mother.

"Zeva, grandpa, and grandma... Mom, dad, Zeva Vera."

Blanche went to Iris side and wrapped her arms around her waist.

"My granddaughter is a minion?" Giovanni asked.

"She's obsessed with that cartoon," Blanche said.

"It's her Halloween costume last year. It still fit." Giovanni picks Zeva up.

"Don't you eat Zeva dear?" Momma cook. Yummy."

"Momma?" Iris pointed at Blanche. "Oh.. For a second there I thought you cook Iris. You can't even boil the water." They all chuckled except forever.

"From the looks of those bags, you're staying here for a while?"

"Well if that's alright..." Giovanni smiled.

"This is your home too Iris. And I'm sure Iva forgive you. Right, Iva?" Iva looked up and nodded. She knows it's better not to argue. She knows how evil her sister can be.

"Whatever," Iva said and smiled at Adam. Iva went to grabbed her bag and walked towards her room.

She needs some time alone and a nice long sleep. After all, she promised Abigail to the movies tonight.

***

IRIS'S POV

I watched as Zeva entered the car with Iva and Adam. Zeva begged me to let her go with her aunt. I just couldn't say no to her pouting face. It's time for them to get to know each other. I know Iva can take care of her.

But, as a mother, I can't help but feel overly protective of my kid so I asked my own people to follow them around. Being in a business like I do, I tend to be a little extra careful. Well not really a little, it's a huge deal.

"What are you doing here Iris? I know it's not about Iva's birthday, that's next week. Why so early?" Dad asked me. Blanche went to sit next to me and crossed her legs.

"Remember Olivette?" I asked. Dad nodded.

"Olivette Savoy. The teenager who's with Iva in that accident. The one who died." I smiled.

"Her parents in LA." Dad looked at me weirdly.

"From a very unreliable source, they wanted revenge. Blanche thought its best for us to be here early and inform you the news. So... Ta-da..." Dad chuckled.

"They won't dare. Since it happened, I've been hiring more guards to protect our family. They all are well-trained guards and war veteran." I shake my head and chuckled.

"Rookie mistake dad." Blanche snickered.

"She's right pops," Blanche said and stood up from the couch. She went to the window and looked outside.

"Beautiful scenery. But... Those guards. Some of them might have grudges. You know how evil you can be in a business transaction." Blanche said. Dad looked away.

"I try to change. After what happened to Iva... I really tried..." Dad looked at me.

"The moment when you raised your knife to your own sister made me think that what I do for the living is not suitable for me." Dad sighed.

"I'm not like your father Blanche... I'm weak. Hopeless." I smiled.

"Don't worry dad. I've taken care of everything. I took over and combine it with the Vera's." He smiled.

"You're always the business type of girl Iris. But as a drug lord, even smarter." Dad took a shot of his vodka.

"So what do you suggest we do?" I turned to my wife.

"Take it away, Mrs. Vera." Blanche chuckled.

"The last couple of years, we, extended our business to LA. We're not only controlling Lad Vegas drug flows, we also control parts of LA. After what happened to the Christ, they pulled out a lot of huge deal underground businesses and focus on prostitution." Blanche cleared her throat.

"And that's when we took over before anyone did. Trust me, it's hard to control LA's market. It took us forever to gained the society's trust." I said.

"They seem to be offended when two lesbian women as their boss." Blanche chuckled.

"And what is this got to do with the situation?" Dad asked us.

"What we're trying to say is that we have a lot of eyes and ears. Besides, we want to deal with some of the businesses here first. Ashton, Blanche sister will take over while we're here." I smiled.

"You're going to open another brothel?" I nodded.

"And strip clubs, more money." I smiled.

"Whatever it is, does this Savoy really that strong?" I looked at Blanche and we both shrugged.

"Maybe... Maybe not... But we're still the best." Dad nodded. He stood and turned.

"Oh and Iris..."

"Yes, dad?" He turned back and smiled.

"Welcome back.." I smiled at him and nodded. Dad walked out of the room and closed the door. I turned to my wife.

"Ready for a very exciting time of our life, Blanche?" Blanche smirked.

"Oh, I am."

***

ABIGAIL'S POV

I was waiting for Iva when my sister went to my side and smiled.

"Is this a date?" I shake my head.

"I don't think so. She was forced to do it." It's true, Kelsey and Estella force her to say yes.

"Have fun. Not too much fun. Just fun." Claire said and I laughed.

"Ok." Iva came and honk at me. I walked towards her car and was about to open the door when two kids opened it for me. I know the little boy, it's Adam. But who's the blonde kid?

"That's Zeva. Iris's kid... Zeva... Abigail." The little kid waved at me and smiled. She really looked like Iva when she smiled.

"Sit down and fasten your seatbelt." The kids nodded and followed what Iva said.

Whoa... They must be afraid of her. I chuckled and fasten my own seatbelt. Iva started to drive and the kids started to sing their favorite nursery rhyme. I joined them and I noticed Iva's eyes twitch.

"You okay?" She nodded.

"I don't like kids song. It's creepy. It's like I'm watching that overly attached girlfriend video." I laughed at her.

So the big bad Iva is afraid of something that childish?! I laughed the revelation. Soon the kids followed too laughed at their aunt.

"Shut it.." Iva warned and she parked the car near the cinema. She looked around.

"Adam, hold Zeva's hand. Abigail followed them. I will buy the tickets. What movie?"

"FINDING DORY." All three of us said at the same time. Iva groaned.

I got out of the car and the kids looked at my elbow crutches. "You okay? Need our help?" Adam asked me. I chuckled. That sweet of him.

"I'm fine. But don't wander too far okay." Adam and Zeva nodded. I watched as Iva disappeared into the crowd. We waited for her to come back.

"What happened?" Adam asked me.

"I fell." Zeva knelt and patted my foot. I looked at the little girl weirdly.

"Mommy said if pat, it will be ok." I chuckled.

I'm not sure if she's really Iris's kid. I mean, from what I heard, Iris is one mean and dangerous woman. How can such person, raise such sweet little girl. But hey, don't judge a person by its cover, right.

Iva walked back to us and watched Zeva kneeling in front of me.

"What are you doing, Zeva?" She asked. She patted my bad foot again.

"Oh.. Get up.." Zeva stood up and went to Iva. Iva picked her up and Adam went to my side.

"I hold your hand okay?" Adam said and smiled. He's so sweet! I nodded and he held my hand. Adam and I walked slowly through the crowd.

"I bought VIP seat," Iva said. Of course, she does. Iva showed our tickets at the attendant.

"Follow me." We did and he showed us the stairs to the VIP part of the cinema.

"Through here, first door on the left." He smiled and gave back our tickets.

Iva looked like she's waiting for someone. The door opened and 5 bodyguards walked towards us.

"Guard these stairs. I don't want anyone here except for us. I bought whole damn VIP seat to be alone." They all nodded.

"And I want popcorn," Zeva said and we all walked inside.

Minutes later one of the guards gave us the popcorn Zeva wanted and we waited for the movie to start. With Adam next to me, Zeva next to him and Iva next to Zeva, we looked like a married couple.

Why does my mind go that far?! I chuckled alone and Adam noticed it. He looked at me weirdly.

"Stop being weird Abigail!" I said mentally.

"Aunt Iva... Abigail is sick." Adam announced. Iva looked at me.

"You alright?" I nodded at her. Adam snickered. This boy is something else.

"Shhhh," Zeva shushed as the screen started to glow. The movie started and everyone eyes on the screen except for Iva who decided to sleep.

I shake my head and watched the movie with the kids. When the movie's over, the lights turned back on and Adam put his hands on his waist, looking at his aunt who is asleep.

"AUNT IVA!!" Iva jolted up and looked around. She yawned and smiled at Adam.

"Oh, it's over. Good movie... Nice." Iva stretched and noticed Zeva was crying.

"Why?" She asked me.

"It's a sad and happy ending," I explained. Iva picked Zeva up before we walked out.

"Who's ready to eat?" Adam beamed at his aunt.

"Zeva.."

"Mc."

"Mc it is." Iva nodded at the guards and they followed us closely. We walked towards a McDonald restaurant and went inside. Iva let Zeva down and Adam finds us a seat.

As Iva went to ordered the food, I stayed with the kids. They were talking to each other when one of the guards went to us.

"Miss. There's a person here said he knows you." He pointed to the guy.

"He's my father." The guard nodded and they let dad in.

"What's with the bodyguard?" Dad asked me.

"Don't tell me you kidnapped a child!" I chuckled.

"Adam and Zeva is Iva's niece and nephew." Adam offered his hand to my dad. Dad was surprised by his politeness.

"How old are you?" Dad asked him. Adam showed 5 of his fingers. Dad nodded.

"What are you doing here?" Dad was about to say something when a guy yelled for him.

"MYLES! THESE TRASH DON'T SWEEP ON THEIR OWN!!" Is my dad working day and night? Dad smiled at me and kissed my head.

"I promise your mom you don't have to know about this job... But don't tell her okay." I nodded and dad smiled.

Dad went to grab the broom and sweep the floor of the restaurant.

"He's sweet," Adam said and chuckled.

"He is. He truly is." I have no idea mom and dad have been working so hard. I know living in LA would be a burden.

And now they have to pay for my hospital bill as well. Iva walked back to us with a tray full of food. She placed it on the table and went to get another tray.

"Food!!!" Adams and Zeva beamed. Iva waved for her guards.

"Get Mr. Starbust here." He nodded and went to talk to my dad.

"What are you doing?"

"Asking him to join us for this meal." The guard escorts my dad to our table.

"Nice meeting you sir. I'm Iva." Iva offered her hand. Dad took her hand.

"Oh, I know... Your family's name is all over the city. I'm Myles." Iva smiled.

"Have a seat sir." Dad politely refuse.

"I'm working right now."

"Nonsense. He wouldn't mine. Join us."

"Yes! Join us!" Adam beamed with his mouth full of fries. Zeva nodded and munch the cookies. I shake my head and wipe some smudge from her mouth.

She thanked me with a smile. Dad was hesitant at first until I nodded at him. I never dream of witnessing Iva and my dad talked about cars. I zoned out when they started to talk about engines.

I watched the kids eat and laughed when Zeva's Oreo ice cream fell from her mouth. Zeva looked at me with her tearful eyes and pout.

"Ice cream hates Zeva." She said and started to sniff.

"Zeva you can have mine." I smiled at her. I scoop a little of the ice cream and feed her. She smiled and wiped her tears away.

"Yummy." I shake my head at the kid's antics.

I actually had fun today. But it's getting late and we need to go home. Dad told me he will come home later and I bid him my goodbyes.

When we arrived at my home, I looked back to the kids that sound asleep at the back of the car. I thanked her for a nice evening And opened the door.

I about to get out when she held my hands.

"Umm... I hope we could do this again.." I smiled.

"Sure." She looked like she's about to say something.

I don't know what I'm doing but I hope she's not going to kill me for it. I leaned into her and kissed her cheek. I pulled away to see a very confused Iva. She touched the place where my lips were and she smiled.

"Good night Iva. I had fun." I got out and walked towards my front door. Before entering, I turned back and waved at her. She waved back before started to drive again.

"Now that's a sight." A voice startled me.

"Arnold!" Arnold jumped and made himself visible.

"I saw what ya did there. You kiss Iva."

"Shut up Arnold." Arnold laughed and walked inside. I followed him inside before I went to my room. I lay down on the bed and think what I've done to her earlier. I blushed when I realized I just kiss her on the cheek!

Maybe I get to dream about her tonight.