Matryushka and Nikolai
She was a spy, there to steal his company secrets and give them to whoever had hired her. Most likely, the government officials that had been rejecting their bribes on moral grounds. Nikolai smiled a tight smile as he contemplated the various ways in which he would torture them, once he got his hands on them. The girl, of course, was already his. She just did not know it yet.
"Alexander, Sokol, come," he gestured for his two best men to follow him, then he turned and strolled down the long hallway to his penthouse suite. Pausing at the entryway, he issued them with brief instructions, "Wait five minutes, precisely. Then come in and help me to subdue her. I want her frightened but mostly unharmed, is that clear?"
"Da, Nikolai," they nodded. He patted their broad shoulders, before spinning around and swiping the card to unlock the door.
Stepping into the opulent room, he found her waiting for him at the far end, by the king size bed. She was tall, lean, and gorgeous, with long blonde hair and full, slightly pouty lips typical of their women. Her full breasts and small waist were accentuated by the tight, black cocktail dress she wore, which also showed off her long, shapely legs. He still had no idea how old she really was, nor did he care. She was over eighteen, that was all that mattered. Otherwise, they would not have hired her.
"Hello, my little matryushka," he said, strolling toward her. "Thank you for waiting for me so patiently."
"That's OK, Nikolai. I know you're a busy man." She smiled at him but did not move from her position. Whoever trained her, did a good job. What a pity their efforts were about to go to waste.
Deliberately, he slowed his step and opened his arms wide, inviting her to come to him.
"Come, my little doll, let me see those hips move." His smile was wide and carefree, giving her no hint of his intentions. "You know that's what drew me to you, down in that bar, don't you?"
"Yes, I know," she said, blushing slightly. That could not be trained, he knew. It was just his charisma doing its magic on her. Idly, he watched her walking over to him, her hips sashaying seductively. When she was within arm's reach, he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close. Grinding his hips against hers, letting her feel his erection, he leaned down and kissed her. She opened up to him without hesitation, and once again he had the feeling of a strong mutual attraction. This, he felt, was a good thing, though it would not make him change his mind.
He was, after all, part of the Russian mafia, and they did not take any chances with spies.
After the kiss, he checked his watch. Three minutes and thirty seconds remaining.
"Would you like a drink?" he asked, letting go of her and strolling to the mini bar. "Vodka with lemon juice, perhaps?"
It was what she had been drinking at the bar, and she gave him a big smile as she replied, "Yes, please. You have a good memory."
The drinks poured, he passed her the glass and said, "Nazdarovie."
They both drank, and he noted in passing that her hand shook slightly. She was nervous, either because of how much she fancied him, or because she suspected her cover had been blown. Again, he did not really care. Either way, her days as a free woman were numbered. He leaned against the nearby cabinet, inviting her in with his posture and with the smoldering look he gave her. She hesitated for only a second, before stepping up close and pressing herself against him.
"Allow me," he said, taking her empty glass from her. After setting it down carefully, he ran his hand through her long, blonde mane, and from there, across her bare back. "You dress very provocatively, matryushka. Are you sure you're not a hooker?"
Her blue eyes opened wide in mock-offence, as she replied, "Nikolai! Please! Do not speak to me like that, unless you want me to leave right this minute!"
He laughed indulgently, while pretending to apologise. As he hugged her, he brought his hand up behind her back and checked the time again. Sixty seconds.
"So, tell me, my doll," he whispered in her ear, inhaling her perfume, "since you're not a hooker... who do you work for?"
She flinched as though he had struck her and pulled away from him. Staring at him hard.
"What... do you mean?" she asked, glancing behind her. Mapping out her escape route. He smiled at her as he informed her politely,
"Come, now, Katia. That's your code name, isn't it? Let's not play games. I know why you're here, trying to seduce me. I suspected you from the moment I laid my eyes on you, that's why I asked my men to run a check on you. Turns out, I was right. And I'm sorry but I can't let you have that thing you came for."
As he spoke, she shoved at his chest and backed away from him. Nikolai let her, without blinking an eyelid. His lack of interest in chasing her should have given her a clue, but she was too anxious to think clearly. He watched her as she turned and tried to run, and then the door opened and Alex and Sokol came into the room.
"Nooo!" Katia cried, when she saw them. It was such a primal scream, made in the split moment before capture, and as always, it fascinated him.