For those that wanted to know more about Misha before he met Froo, here is his story and how he came to be in England which is where he met her and fell in love,, and his time with Suzanne the woman in his past.
His passion for Suzanne becomes an obsession, as she plunges down into a self destructive whirlpool, so for those that believe that life's many experiences make up a rich and interesting tapestry....here is Misha's story.
To read about Misha and Froo please read the companion story Taking the Risk Chapter's 1-21 under Novels and Novella's.
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He undressed her as she lay on his bed, her clothes were dirty and crumpled as if she hadn't changed in sometime, and there was a sour smell about her. Bruises, some purple, others fresher adorned her body which had lost so much weight since he had seen her last. Shocked, as he sat her up, and then he saw the tattoo on her lower back, a Bluebird in flight, her small sweet bottom sitting below, new it stood out against her pale skin.
She let him undress her, sitting quietly, her eyes unfocused, her head falling forward, occasionally asking him for a drink. "Sugar...." she whispered, "any chance of a little one?...." her voice slightly slurred, "I'm a little tired and need one so I can sleep."
He told her that he was going to clean her up and then she could sleep, ignoring her pleas. Checking out the inside of her arms and behind her knees for any sign of needle marks, he was relieved to see none. "Suzy...what have you taken...what have you done to yourself....?" he asked her.
Shaking her head she replied, "Nothing....I've taken nothing Misha....you left me...you left me with nowhere to go."
"I'm sorry sweetheart....." his heart broke at her mournful statement, the guilt flooding through him, "I'm so sorry.....here Suzy...can you stand up?" Helping her up from the bed he guided her over to the bathroom and into the shower. She stood dutifully like a child whilst he washed her, cleaning her hair, her body, removing the sour smell, the dirt and all the while talking to her to reassure her.
Placing her in his bed, a towel wrapped around her hair, he then went into the kitchen, to warm up a bowl of soup in the microwave and pour out a large glass of orange juice. Feeding her the soup as she lay back against the pillows he asked her where she had been living since last year.
"Here and there.....with friends...."
"Where is all your stuff....?"
She started crying and he put down the soup and held her to him, "Shhh....its going to be all right...everything is going to be alright...."
"Please don't leave me Misha...I'm scared."
"I won't leave you Suzy..."
"Promise me....."
"I promise." and as he said it he knew it was true. He couldn't leave her to her own devices; she was his to look after. All the problems that came with her, he would be the one to make sure she was alright, to protect her, to keep her safe, and he knew he would always have to be the one to deal with them from now on. "I promise baby....your safe now."
Laying down he held her to him, her small body protected by his strong arms, her head resting trustingly against his chest, her arms holding onto him, as if he was her only and last hope in life.
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John told him he was mad, "She's bad news Misha. She'll only bring you problems."
"In the UK she'll be away from her contacts and suppliers, and I can keep her sober. It will be a new start for both of us."
"You're going to need to put all your energy into starting your business, getting it set up and gaining customers; she'll divert your concentration. You know she needs to always be the centre of attention."
Misha gave a long serious look at his friend, "I can't leave her....she needs me."
Shaking his head, John told him, "If I can't convince you to not take her, then I'll be there for you....if ever you need me for anything, let me know....'cause as sure as night follows day you're going to need it...help with her that is."
"Thanks John."