Chapter 8
Kirill sipped coffee in his father’s office and looked at the printouts.
Basically, it looks promising. Only here again in Sochi will have to dangle, “he remarked.
– Not without it. But what a project, what profits! Any construction company will simply hang themselves for this! Nathan, the clever one, dug up such a fat customer, – Alexander Demyanovich rubbed his hands.
Kirill’s father turned fifty–five last year, but he looked ten years younger. The gray–haired man retained his former stateliness, although he acquired a solid belly. He was the same height as his son. The facial features were also similar.
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“Have you heard anything from Oman?” Kirill asked, putting down the papers.
“You will go there closer to summer, as agreed,” Alexander Demyanovich’s face beamed with a wide smile.
“When I imagine that I have to spend four months in one of the hottest countries in the world, and even in the summer, I don’t want to go anywhere right away,” Kirill made a sour face.
The father ignored his son’s displeasure and added:
– We’ve been sitting too long, Kirill, it’s time to go to the restaurant. After all, ten years of the
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company! Anniversary!
It was decided to celebrate the anniversary at Caesar, one of the most fashionable restaurants in the city. The European–style two–tiered hall easily accommodated more than two hundred guests. Ordinary employees were seated on the first floor, while the directors, investors and eminent guests were comfortably accommodated on the second floor.
When the Trubachevs went inside, they were greeted with applause. The presenter escorted Alexander Demyanovich to the stage for a speech.
Cyril went upstairs and saw Nathan. He chose a table near the stairs. From here, the first floor was at a glance, even the bar at the entrance
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company! Anniversary!
It was decided to celebrate the anniversary at Caesar, one of the most fashionable restaurants in the city. The European–style two–tiered hall easily accommodated more than two hundred guests. Ordinary employees were seated on the first floor, while the directors, investors and eminent guests were comfortably accommodated on the second floor.
When the Trubachevs went inside, they were greeted with applause. The presenter escorted Alexander Demyanovich to the stage for a speech.
Cyril went upstairs and saw Nathan. He chose a table near the stairs. From here, the first floor was at a glance, even the bar at the entrance
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was visible. Two strangers were already sitting at the table, as well as Sergey Bryantsev and Andrey Kravtsov, the youngest talents from the design department.
“Don’t even think about sitting down with investors. Alexander Demyanovich will be enough for them. Better come to us. Let’s have a rest! Nathan said.
“I’ll go say hello and come back,” he shook hands with those present and headed for the largest table.
Cyril managed to get back only an hour later. The guests drank, everyone was drawn to talk. Cyril was saved by the same Nathan. Just took a friend to his table.
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“I thought I’d have to haul you out with a tractor.” Get acquainted! Snezhana, – Nathan introduced the brown–eyed brunette in pink, and then pointed to the redhead in a black dress, – and Veronica. Workers of the legal department. Barely persuaded to go upstairs, embarrassed.
“Kirill,” he briefly nodded to the ladies.
– We know you, Kirill Alexandrovich! Of course, mostly on documentation, they drawled in unison.
The girls turned out to be extremely pretty and cheerful. Nathan filled the conversation with jokes and funny stories. And Cyril finally got the opportunity to enjoy the evening. How good it is sometimes to just sit, not thinking about
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anything, enjoy a delicious steak, listen to pleasant music.
Cyril quickly quenched his hunger and began to drink cognac.
There was no desire to flirt. However, Nathan coped with this for two. Kirill lazily looked around the hall and soon noticed Svetlana Borisovna. She sat surrounded by an unchanging retinue.
“Kira is most likely somewhere nearby.”
Sinichkina was not long in coming. A few minutes later, he saw Kira leave the ladies‘
room.
“Is she mocking me, or what?!” he growled to
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himself, looking at her revealing dress. There was something to see. The red silk was tight around the figure. The long–sleeved dress reached almost to her knees, but revealed the upper part of her boldly protruding breasts. A high hairstyle opened the neck. A coquettish slit at the back made it possible to admire her legs without a twinge of conscience.
Is it possible that all this splendor will go to some pimply youth today, as Cyril imagined her fiancé. It is unlikely that she found someone worthy, otherwise she would not have worked as a junior assistant. It is necessary to check it for a fortress of moral principles.
He casually noticed that everyone at Kira’s table was drinking cocktails. The idea came to mind immediately. He called the waiter aside, pointed
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to Sinichkina and, after whispering a few words, put a couple of pink banknotes into his pocket.
A few minutes later, a bartender with a table on wheels approached Kira’s company and began to personally prepare cocktails for each. Tried my best. He stirred something, set it on fire, tossed bottles into the air. Accountants rose from their seats and flocked around the bartender. Soon other guests joined them.
“I’ll go and see what’s going on downstairs,” Kirill said and got up from the table.
What didn’t you see there? Nathan tried to stop his friend. But Cyril was already descending the
stairs.
He stopped a little aside and began to observe
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The bartender continued to create. Each time
the glass contained a liquid of a different color. He mixed something, poured it in layers, added ice or fruit and handed out glasses to the guests. Having already made a dozen or so cocktails, the bartender pulled out a bottle of green liquid without a label.
“And now a divine drink for the beautiful lady in
red!” he announced, pointing to Kira.
He splashed an overly generous portion into a pot–bellied glass, added liquor. Soon the liquid turned from bright green to yellow. He topped up some juice, added some crushed ice, and
handed her the drink.
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“Don’t drink in one gulp, enjoy it,” he admonished Kira.
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However, a beautiful lady, with all her desire, could not drink a cocktail in one gulp. The glass held at least three hundred milliliters. Kira took a sip of her drink.
“Bitter,” she rated the drink.
It’s a tart cocktail. After a couple of sips, you will understand what its charm is, – the bartender answered, smiled broadly and continued to entertain the guests.
Kira took another sip and got a taste of it.
Cyril continued to watch her from the side. Her cheeks flushed and her eyes sparkled playfully.
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The cocktail glass is empty.
It’s time, he decided, and headed towards her.
– Kirill Alexandrovich, how funny you are today!
Kirill glanced at his classic dark blue suit and
frowned.
– What’s so funny about me?
“I don’t know,” Kira admitted honestly.
“Let’s go out into the fresh air,” he said in a tone that brooked no objection, and grabbed
Sinichkin’s arm.
She nodded gratefully and followed Cyril with unsteady steps.
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It was cold outside, so Cyril immediately wrapped the charmer in his jacket.
“Let’s go get some outerwear.” Where’s your dressing room number?
“Here.” Kira shoved a small black clutch into his
hands.
– Get it, as I understand it, you do not want to.
– Fingers do not obey, can you imagine? she answered and laughed.
“Okay,” he replied with a grin. – Wait for me
here.
Kirill fished out a wooden number from his
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purse and moved inside.
The cloakroom attendant gave him a black cashmere coat and a nondescript short brown jacket.
“Hmmm, clothes for the season, you won’t say anything,” Kirill muttered and went out onto the porch.
Sinichkina was waiting for him on the steps, intently studying the contents of the clutch.
Did you find something interesting? He smiled and handed her the jacket. – Your?
“Mine,” Kira answered and began to take off her jacket.
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Kirill helped her change, put on his overcoat and suggested:
– Let’s go outside.
“I don’t want to go out,” she shook her head.
– And what you want?
– Dance!
Kirill took a closer look at her and realized that
her mind had left her body and would return tomorrow along with a headache. However, after a good dose of absinthe, this is not at all surprising.
“You don’t know how to drink, my fish,” he chuckled to himself. Suggested aloud:
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There’s a disco bar a block away with great music.
“So why are we standing here then?”
– Indeed, what are we.
He took her by the arm and led her down the
street.
A few minutes later they stopped at a bright neon sign that read “Drunken Coyote.” The bar was run by Kirill’s former classmate, Ruslan Shu. Cyril used to be a regular here.
When they went inside, Kira looked around and smiled broadly.
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– What an interesting place!
A relatively small room was distinguished by a bright interior in the Art Nouveau style. In the center was a dance floor, which was already filled with people who wanted to dance.
Here, on a high pedestal with a pole, a go–go dancer dressed in a tiny swimsuit wriggled to the music. The area was surrounded by many
multi–colored tables, past which the waiters
scurried.
They were taken to a table near the bar to the right of the exit.
The helpful waitress immediately brought a menu that looked like a comic book.
What do you want, dear?
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Kira glanced at the menu with interest, but said nothing.
Would you like to try our signature cocktail?
Without waiting for an answer, Kirill made a gesture to the bartender.
A minute later, two glasses of blue–black liquid appeared on the table.
– What is it? Kira asked curiously.
– Company’s secret! Cyril handed her a glass.
Kira looked at the drink in disbelief. I was a little
hesitant, but I drank it anyway.
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– And now dance! – she exclaimed.
Kirill did not even have time to blink, as she was gone. A walk in the open air had clearly refreshed her. It was pleasant to watch Sinichkina – she moved perfectly. Playful, liberated. It’s just a shame that he doesn’t look at him at all.
Suddenly he felt a heavy hand on his shoulder.
– Hello my friend! Why didn’t you call ahead? Ruslan Shu greeted him with a broad smile.
Oh, it’s good to see you! Yes, I went to the light, – Cyril answered and shook hands with a friend.
“I see your girlfriend is busy,” Ruslan remarked.
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“Let’s go get some fresh air, we’ll ruin our lungs.”
Ruslan took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.
“You know, I quit a long time ago,” Kirill grimaced.
So support a friend. Yes, and there is something for you, “Ruslan continued to insist.
“Let’s go, just a little.”
Cyril returned fifteen minutes later. Cognac and salads with seafood were already on the table.
He looked around the dance floor for Kira, but
didn’t see her. But I heard a voice:
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“No, you didn’t do that at all. The taste is
different!
Kira sat at the bar and diligently explained something to the gloomy bartender.
“Girl, tell me the name of the cocktail or the
ingredients,” he replied wearily.
Cyril realized that it was time to intervene, and
moved to the bar.
–
What is not clear here? Kira continued.
The
cocktail should turn yellow. You just need to mix
the green and blue liquid!
– Are you kidding me? The bartender was clearly losing patience.
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“Make her an Americano,” Kirill turned to him, choking with laughter. – Double!
He nodded and turned to the coffee machine.
“Come on, honey, let’s sit down for a bit,” Kirill put his arm around his companion’s shoulders and led him to the table.
When she settled down, Kirill pulled a chair closer and sat next to her.
“Girl, have you eaten anything today?” he asked, peering into her glassy eyes.
“Of course, pie… apple,” Kira nodded.
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