Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Niko's POV

Both Tatianna and I were up and dressed. Tatianna wore yellow today.

It doesn't matter what color outfit she wears, she can pull it off. My favorite color for Tatianna is red.

We both are going to visit Iris as well to watch my grandma take care of business.

Once grandma is done, I am going to drop her off then head to work. Tatianna is going straight to work. After work, I am stopping at my parents' house for that signed letter. I want to see her write it too.

"Niko, we both are a little too giddy."

"People will, AND, need to know to NOT mess with the Kostopoulos Family. We are a lean, mean kick butt machine."

Tatianna spit out some of her coffee while laughing. "Sorry, but that was hilarious."

"No, it wasn't...... Okay, it was. But we do mean business. Nobody gets away with messing with us."

"That I do believe. I have seen it. Speaking of have you sent anyone lately to that island?"

"Surprisingly, no I haven't." If Iris says something stupid today, she will be making a trip tomorrow. "I'm trying to restrain myself from doing it, just like you suggested."

"Good boy. We can kick butt without that island, which is beautiful."

"It's time to get the show on the road. The first stop is picking up my grandma. Let's be twins today. You drive your Cullinan. And, I will drive mine."

"Okay. I'll meet you outside." I watched Tatianna walk out of the kitchen. When she walks, her hips switch. I had to whistle as she walked. Tatianna laughed. She has no idea how hard it is for me to control my desire.

I went to grab my keys, locked up the house, got in my Cullinan, then Tatianna and I left the house.

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When Tatianna and I parked in front of my parent's house, my grandma was sitting out front, on the porch. Hold up! Ma is sitting on the porch with her. No one will ever believe it - they are talking, politely.

As my γιαγιά (Greek word for grandmother) walked down the steps, my mother waved to say hi. I have to ask my γιαγιά what happened.

I let her get in the truck first, then I asked, "What did you and dad do to make ma change, and practically overnight? Oh, and good morning, γιαγιά."

"Πώς είναι η αρκούδα της γιαγιάς? (How is grandma's cubby bear?)" My grandma then chuckled as we pulled away from the house.

"Seriously, grandma?"

"Yup. I have to thank Tatianna for mentioning that name. I totally forgot. As for your mother, I don't know what word or point finally stuck in her head, but in reality, it changed her overnight. She even invited Pandora and Jarvis over for dinner. Your father and I are not going to question it. It took her long enough to change."

"That point I will agree on. I won't question it either. But she better not go down that road again."

"Exactly, because there will be major issues."

It sure will. And, I will rectify it.

We made it to Iris' house in 20 minutes. This time Ana was home. Ooh, double trouble for them. Tatianna parked right beside me. The three of us then got out of our vehicles.

"Good morning, Nana Dory. Was that a real scene we saw at the house - Evangeline being nice?"

"It sure was. Tati, honey she changed, overnight. I was just telling Niko she invited your parents over for dinner."

"That sure is a surprise."

Tatianna and I followed my γιαγιάς to the front door. She then rang the doorbell.

As soon as the door was opened, whoever answered it almost shut it. I opened back up.

"W-what are you doing here?! T-this is my house!" Ana started shaking in her shoes when she saw Tatianna. Tatianna just laughed.

Did she say her house?! Hold up! How could she afford a house on her own in this area?! Houses in this neighborhood average over 1.2 million dollars. Did she buy this with the money she stole?!

"Ana, we didn't come for you. But, since you so willingly said 'your house', did you use 'my money' to buy it? And, if I were you, I would answer quickly. You don't want Tatianna to repeat what she did to you, do you?"

"You of all people know not to mess with Niko, Ana. Now, answer the question like Niko asked you!"

"And, where is your darn mother?! If you don't tell me, I will search Niko's house! Niko, we already know the answer because she hasn't said anything yet! This is your house," My grandma yelled, loud enough for Iris to here.

Dorcas' POV

"Niko, you and Tatianna can deal with this mess named Ana. I'll deal with Iris."

"Come out, come out wherever you are!" I can smell a sucker a mile away. She is trying to sneak out the back door. How pathetic.

I pulled my phone out as I approached Iris. "Touch that doorknob and I will call the police on your behind. Turn your punk behind around and face the music! I know Niko told you a visitor was coming, so here I am."

I sure did walk over to her and got right in her face.

"The name is Dorcas Kostopoulos, grandma to Niko. You're going to remember it after I am through with you. Now, I remember Niko telling me you told him that he wouldn't dare strike a woman. You're right because he was raised better than to touch abusively or harm a woman. Guess what, Iris? I have no problem smacking a woman."

I sure did smack her in the face!

"Oh, and this one is for using your daughter to get with Niko for his money!" I smacked her face again.

"Then, the two of you had the gall to steal money to buy this house. That's right. Your stooge of a daughter squealed without saying a word. Niko and Tatianna are dealing with Ana now."

Iris began fidgeting like a little girl while standing against the door. I could care less.

"Even after Ana was caught and thrown in jail, you had the gall to bail her out. You and Ana are pathetic. I hope your other daughter is nothing like you. We finally got Evangeline on the same page. Iris, I swear if Evangeline ever says you are still pressuring her, you will get worse than a smack. Don't play with my family."

I smacked her again for emphasis. "Leave Dorcas Kostopoulos' family ALONE!!! Now, you have 5 minutes to get out of Niko's house. Hmm, scratch that. I have a better idea. Niko!! Tatianna!! Bring that little thief with you!!!!"

Niko, Tatianna, and a wimpy Ana entered the kitchen.

"Here is how things are going to go. Ana, you are going to find the paperwork you or your pathetic mother signed for the house. This house was definitely close to 2 million dollars. Where is the rest of the money, Ana?!"

"I-i-it's in a suitcase. W-w-we were planning to leave town."

"You two are not bright. Get that paperwork and that dang suitcase, now!! Tatianna, make sure she gets it."

"With pleasure. Get moving, Ana!" Tatianna followed Ana out of the room. But then we heard someone coming in the front door.

"Who's that, Iris?!"

"That's probably my other daughter."

"Ma! Ana! Where are you?!"

Iris' daughter eventually entered the kitchen. "Ma, what's going on? Hey, Niko. What are you doing here?"

"Penelope, your dear mother, and sister schemed 2 million dollars from me. The money to pay for this house was from that 2 million dollars. We are here to collect my 2 million dollars. Also, your mother told me yesterday, and I quote, 'I knew I should have used her sister, and left Ana right in jail. Both of my daughters had a crush on you.'"

"Ma, how could you do that?!! Ana and my mother lied to me about the money, Niko. I saw the news story about Ana being put in jail. I confronted Ana and my mother about it. They said you gifted that money to Ana."

Niko's POV

"Penelope, Ana, along with one of my executive employees, cheated on me and stole the money from me. There is no way in heck I would EVER gift Ana that amount of money. I run several companies, not a bank."

"What's going to happen to them?"

"Well, they won't have to worry about a place to live because they both are going to jail this time."

"And, I will not bail them out. They belong there."

Tatianna and Ana entered the room with the suitcase. "Here is the deed to the house, and the suitcase. It has 500,000 dollars in it."

"It better be there, Ana. If not, I will have you buried under the jail. Understand?"

"It's there! I promise!!"

We heard police sirens. "I called the police while Ana was looking for the paperwork and suitcase. I'll get the door," Tatianna says.

"Niko, I'm sorry about my mother and Ana. And, they should pay for what they did. Yes, I did have a crush on you. But that was it. I got over my crush. No offense, but I was never interested in a romantic relationship with you. I thought of you like a brother because of the way you treated me, mom, and Ana at the beginning of your relationship."

"Penelope, I'm not offended at all." I am quite relieved though.

"Mr. Kostopoulos, your wife says that two women are to be jailed. Who are the two women?" The police officer asked me.

"Anastasha and Iris Karras are to be arrested. The one hugging onto the door, and the one squirming in her seat. The charge is thievery of 2 million dollars, as well as buying this house with that money. In the case on the table is $500,000 of the money. As for the house, I will figure out what to do with it."

"Very well. Anastasha Karras, you are under arrest........" One cop said to Ana as she was handcuffed and taken out of the house.

"Wait a minute. Before Iris leaves, I have something to say. This is the circumstance of messing with the Kostopoulos Family. You will never see the light of another day. I feel sorry for Penelope, I really do."

Before she was led out of the house, she spits in my face!!!

"Niko, I got this one." My grandma slugged her right in the face! "See how far you get in jail spitting in someone's face. You nasty heifer. Get her out of here!!!"

"Penelope, I'm sorry about what happened."

"Niko, none of this was your fault at all. One of the reasons I moved away from my mom was because she always tried to pressure me into doing things for her. And, I wasn't going to do it. I came to tell them that I got engaged last night. I wanted to include my family in the wedding. I guess that isn't happening."

"Penelope, I'm Niko's fiancée, Tatianna. My sister and I can help you with your wedding plans. What is your wedding date?"

"And, I'll pay for the wedding."

"Thank you, Tatianna. We are planning a wedding for October 20th of this year. That day is a Saturday. Fall is my favorite season. I appreciate that. But Niko I can't ask you to do that."

"You're not asking. I'm offering it. Now, since I am like a brother, do I need to have a chat with your fiancé, you know, to make sure he's okay?" I'm serious. I can't stand men who take advantage of a woman. Women are to be loved and cherished as queens.

Penelope, Tatianna, and my grandma chuckled. "No, you don't. He's is a great guy. And, thank you for the offer. My dad will appreciate it. Wait until I tell him about mom and Ana. Oh, before I leave here is my telephone number."

Penelope gave Tatianna her number, then she left.

"I have some tough women in my family."

"So, Niko have any more people that I can take care of?"

Tatianna and I burst out laughing after my grandma said that.

"How about the mother of Matti's ex? She was pressuring ma too."

"What's her name and address?"

And, she was serious. Maybe, I don't have to send anyone to the island. My grandma and Tatianna together are my secret weapons.

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"Dinner was excellent as usual, ma."

"Thank you, Niko. There's plenty left, so take some home for yourself and Tatianna." I felt my mother's head to make sure it was her.

"What you do that for?"

"I'm surprised at how quickly you changed. Speaking of Tatianna, it's letter time."

"I already wrote it out. Here it is." My mother handed me the letter, and I sure did read it out loud.

Matti, Cass, and Niko,

I sincerely apologize for sticking my nose in your relationships.

I had no right to do that, especially after what I went through to date, then marry Lukas.

I vow to never interfere with your relationships again. That is a promise. I will understand the consequences should I break my promise."

Sincerely,

Mom

"Here is a pen to sign it." I handed my mother a pen to sign the letter. My father sighed, and my grandma laughed. Matti and Cass just shook their heads. Darn, right I wanted that in writing. My ma knows I am not one to play with. She handed each one of us a copy of the letter. I put it right in my jacket pocket.

"Well, ladies and gents, I hate to eat and run, but I have a beautiful woman waiting patiently at home for me. Deuces!"

After going to the kitchen to fix a container of food for Tatianna, I left the house to go home to my baby. Hmm, I can't wait to see what she has on tonight.

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