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I opened the box. Inside is a beautiful jeweled necklace that could rival the British Royals' jewelry. There’s also a credit card, which is undoubtedly for my trip to Europe.
I have other plans. I don’t plan to leave here until my father takes me seriously, but I will never say no to a shopping trip.
I spruce myself up and put on perfume. I look at the necklace before I shut the box and tuck it away with the other ‘apologies’ my father has sent over the years. It’s always been like this: because I’m a woman, I’m not taken seriously.
I’m so tired of people treating me like a delicate, fragile little mafia princess. I am a Sokolov. I am a killer by nature.
I pick up my purse, give myself one last look in the mirror, and leave. I walk down to the garage where my car is parked and hop into my Mercedes-Benz.
The weather is getting cooler, so I turn on the seat warmer before I back out of the drive and join the traffic, intent on going shopping uptown.
I drop by the shopping mall and start looking for a parking spot. I finally find one, and as I’m about to pull in, a guy with a Porsche pulls into it as I’m about to back up into it.
I put my car into neutral and get out as he gets out. “Hey, asshole. That was my parking.”
“You snooze, you lose.” He laughs.
I smirk. “Really. How long are you planning to be here? Because I’m going to be here hours.”
I get back in my car, and he watches me in confusion. I continue to reverse and block him in.
He comes and bangs on my window. “You can’t do that.”
I get out of my car and shut the door, locking it.
“I think I want to stop at every single store,” I smirk.
“I’ll have you towed.”
“Good luck. My father owns this place,” I say as I walk away.
“You made your point,” he calls after me.
“Not yet, I haven’t. But I will,” I call back.
I hear him kick my door and see two security guards approaching him. He’s in for it now. My plates are custom; everyone knows them. The security guards will make minced meat from this chump.
I walk into the mall and look around. Where to go first? I see a Victoria’s Secret shop nearby, and I bounce my way over there. I may be a virgin, but my lingerie is always on point. It makes me feel sexy and good about myself.
I buy a few sets at the store before going to one of the boutiques and getting more business dress options—pencil skirts and blazers, with more button-up blouses. I’m going to look amazing.
I want to show professionalism. That will be my first step in the door. If I can just get to a point where I can share my suggestions, I know they’ll listen to me.
Obviously, I will need some shoes to match my new outfits. I go into the shoe store, and the saleswoman greets me enthusiastically. We go through what’s new, and I pick out three pairs to try on. The black pair is so gorgeous. I decided to wear them now while I’m shopping.
I go to the food court, order some cheesy chili fries, and sit down at a table.
“Elena?” I hear my name being called.
I turn slightly and see my cousin Darius nearby. “Darius, how are you?”
He comes over and kisses my head before he sits down. “Enjoying your shopping?”
“Just picking out some new business clothes,” I say. “Fries?”
He takes two and smiles. “You got a job?”
