The Heiress'S Love
Chapters 17. Foster Brothers

“I can't love you..”

James' words were like a lightning strike to Natasha. His body grew so full of tears that he could not control. More and more puzzle pieces in the mind that he can not assemble. More and more questions are piling up about why James hates him so much.

A warm swipe of James's hand made Natasha realize the man was already in front of her. Natasha's heart ached as James tried to wipe away her tears that didn't stop coming out.

“I can't love you as my sister, Natasha.” James said softly, “because I already love you as a woman.”

“You mean..”.

“I love you like a man who loves women.” Bright James.

“But you're my brother James.” Natasha still doesn't understand.

James shook his head slowly, “we are not as bloodless as Tasya. I'm just your foster sister.”

“Really?” Natasha was surprised.

“Yes, daddy adopted me while still in Italy.” Answer James.

So that was why there was no resemblance of James to them especially the blond hair of the man that no one in his family had. Thought Natasha. “you act like you hate me and scold me every time.”

“I'm jealous every time I see you with another man, but I don't have the courage to approach you.”

“Why?”

“Because of our status. I don't want to disappoint daddy, but also can't get rid of my feelings for you.” James narrowed their distance and clasped tightly onto Natasha, “forgive me Tasya.”

After Natasha calms down and they have breakfast together, James helps Natasha to clean up the remnants of the party mess last night. Lucky for James because Natasha does not mind one of his display statues broke apart after being the victim of his gunshot last night.

Finally, one by one the irregularities that occurred during the party last night were strongest when James found some evidence that was still left in the apartment. One of them is a drug wrapper left in a pile of garbage in the kitchen, a drug that makes Natasha unconscious until almost raped her own friend. All the evidence gathered by James is kept neatly unbeknownst to Natasha.

When night comes. James who accidentally stayed at Natasha's apartment ventured into the girl's room. Seen by his sister had not closed his eyes even though the night was getting late. He approached to see Natasha was not disturbed by his presence.

“You haven't slept?” James asked as he laid down his body beside Natasha.

Natasha shook her head, “can't sleep.”

“Come.” James asked Natasha to close. “What does Daniel usually do so you can sleep?”

“Hug me and sing lullaby until I fall asleep.” Answer Natasha.

“Good.” James hugged Natasha.

“Lullaby?” Ask Natasha shyly.

“I want to give you something first. As a birthday gift.” James said he reached into the bag to pick up a small box that he had kept for a long time. “Bukalah.” His request after giving the box to Natasha. James seemed happy to find Natasha so amazed as to open the box.

“This is for me?” Natasha asked in disbelief as she looked at the necklace she was holding in her hands.

“Of course it's for you.” James.

“Thank you James.” Natasha immediately kissed James on the cheek and looked back at the necklace with Queen in her hand.

“You will always be my Queen, Tasya.”

***

In the middle of the night densely balanced with the frenetic human voice between the thumping music that sounded loudly filled the entire club. A person with a breath of breath tried to get closer and closer to the wall behind him. The man couldn't possibly scream for help while the noise out there overcame his already broken voice, tired of screaming.

“Shit.” The man nodded slowly. He did not want to get hurt tonight and he did not want to feel the blows of people who were getting closer to him. It was enough once that he was beaten up by the man.

“I told you, I was framed. I'm not the culprit.” Ivan panicked.

“But you tried to rape Natasha.” Said James beaver.

“I was under the influence of medicine back then and it wasn't me who poisoned Natasha's drink.” Bright Ivan.

“Can I trust the son of a shabu king from Spain, like you?!” Librarian James.

Ivan swallowed his saliva. Surprised the man in front of him knew the background of his life.

“You think I don't know anything about you? Just so you know, all Natasha's friends did not escape my supervision including you.” Said James.

“Who are you really?” Ivan asked in fear.

While showing off his cynical smile, James took out a necklace marking his membership as an assassin in the Dark Devil making Ivan again curse.

“I swear it wasn't me who did it. I only invited my classmates because they were urgent. No drugs I brought there.” Ivan tried to explain.

“Alright, this time I will believe in your words. But if I find solid evidence that you did it, I won't hesitate to kill you.” Threaten James, “and don't go near Natasha again no matter what your reason. You'll only risk his life.”

After James died, Ivan's body was getting worse. He has no intention of harming Natasha at all because he loves the girl and is willing to bury her true identity to protect Natasha, but now Ivan must be willing to release the girl because he is aware of the danger that threatens Natasha's safety if he continues to be beside Natasha.

Had he been stronger or been able to break away from the mafia family circle, maybe he wouldn't have had to lose Natasha in this painful way. Unfortunately, he is self-aware of the inherent status from birth and Natasha is too good if he has to be with her who comes from the dark circle environment of the world.

Ivan was still sitting there unmoved even when his other men came to help his friends who were injured by James' rampage a moment ago. So is this the end of the story with Natasha? He left without saying a word and forgot his promise that would be next to the girl forever?

***

After college, Natasha spent time sitting contemplating in front of the tv. He was increasingly not interested in going to college. Regina had moved, this afternoon she also had to let go of Ivan who suddenly changed his attitude towards her. Ivan who usually said meekly to him, today even issued hurtful words.

He no longer had any close friends on campus. No. gabe. Ever since he was alone, no one wanted to be friends with a strange girl like him.

“You're home?” Reproach James who just entered the apartment.

Natasha turned to James and nodded, “I want to go back to Russia only.” Sissy speech.

“Why?” James asked in wonder.

“No one wants to be friends with a strange girl like me here.” Answer Natasha.

“You're not weird Natasha, but you're special.” Entertain James.

“What it means is special if I don't want to be friends with me. I thought it was weird.”

“Calm down, there's still me accompanying you here.” James hugged Natasha.

Natasha drowned herself in James' arms, enjoying the warmth of the man's body. This is what he always missed. It felt like for a very long time James had never hugged Natasha, encompassing the girl with warmth as well as a masculine scent.

“James.”

Natasha turned her head so she could look at her sister. The words that had been at the tip of the tongue were suddenly swallowed back as their gazes united. I don't know who started it first, without realizing their lips have been clasped. It feels so different when Natasha kisses Daniel. While doing so with James, Natasha felt a strange vibration in her chest that made her whole body move along.

“I love you, Natasha.”

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