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Cecy's Add-On

I'll propose on our anniversary

Cecy's Add-On

I'm not picking up.

You really don't know how to ask for help, do you, babe?
I'll ask Remington.
Bitch, don't you dare.
Look, I know you dig the whole scary, silent, bad-boy vibe, but you'd better lose it right now, because my Cecy deserves the world and then some, k?

I'm perfectly aware of what my Cecy deserves. So, be helpful or I'll ask Remington, and I'm not bluffing.

God, so grumpy

There, I changed your name on my phone from Cecy's Add-On to Mr Grumpy

Ava…

Okay, okay, Mr Grumpy. First of all, whatever you are thinking, go bigger. Way bigger. Now, Ces will say that she doesn't want that, but she DESERVES it, okay? My bestie deserves the world and then some. Understood?

I have something in mind, yes.

I expect pictures so I can approve.

Now, let's talk rings. I expect it to be expensive, right? But classy. Cecy doesn't have a dream wedding board, which is silly, but think oval, round or marquise.

Diamonds.

But ethical, because Ces cares.

I can get the size. I'll be sneaky, like a spy movie.

I have her size.

You're sneaky, too 😉

I'll send pictures.

Thank you.

Why not Anni?

Context is always useful.

Why not ask Anni for help?

Not that I'm complaining.

But the only one close to my exquisite taste is her.

And she is, like, your sister.

Anoushka can't keep secrets. You can. If I tell her, she'll broadcast the news.

Awwwww, I'm growing on you, Grumpy.

Don't push it.

I bought her an island.

I do have a job, you know?

Yeah, yeah, you are all-knowing and make people piss themselves.

Now, the important stuff.

An island?

In the British Virgin Islands. I'm taking her there for our anniversary and asking her. It's already in her name.

OMG. I'm in shock.

That is actually sweet and romantic.

Who would have guessed?

I can't believe I can't tell anyone.

You're also evil.

You know you can write more than one sentence in each message, right?

Such an old man. Don't you dare to die on my Ces, or I'll have to bring you back and kill you.

Send pictures.

I approve.

She will love it. I'll have to take her shopping for bathing suits. I'm a generous queen and I'll get her to buy something S-E-X-Y. You can thank me later. Burberry is always good.

I don't know how I feel about you guessing the exact coat I wanted.

It's either very creepy or very nice. Probably both.

So. Thank you.

You are weirdly similar to Anoushka. But in pink. Like those Barbie movies she used to watch.

That is primo blackmail material.

You're welcome.

Ces told me you have a special date set up for tomorrow. I can't believe it's really happening. You don't go and ruin it.

I'm really happy for both of you.

I will deny having said this but: you make her happy and she deserves all the happiness in the world because she really is the best person in the world, so you are not that bad. You hurt her, and Uncle Xan won't have enough of you to fuck up. Understood?

I'll never hurt her. And I won't allow anyone to hurt her either.

I'll deny this, too, but: you're not that bad and deserve to be happy, too. Do try it.

Niko

You lost all friendship rights, motherfucker.

So much for bros for life.

Not even joking, Jer

How did you even know? I havent't told anyone

Duh, my Lotus Flower, who, unlike you, is not a traitor.

Brandon? How?

Cecy told the girls, of course.

Her name is CECILY.

Get over it.

CECY told the girls, Ava told my Lotus Flower, my Lotus Flower told me.

I'm telling the guys right now

Niko…

This is Brandon on Nikolai's mobile. He will not tell anyone, because he understands that this is a very important moment that you will share with your loved ones in your own terms. Congratulations, by the way. You are taking the sweetest friend anyone can wish for, and I expect you to make her happy. You better make her happy.

Thank you, Brandon. Do you regularly do damage control on Nikolai's phone?

Only when needed.

Well, now my Lotus Flower is saying that I have to respect "boundaries" and people's "personal time". I still think you should have told me, man..

I was going to tell you tomorrow, not in the middle of the night, Niko. So you can start looking for a tux and writing the best man's speech.

Fuck man, you are getting all mushy on me?

Don't push it.

Congrats, Jer. And hug Cecy on my name and Bran's.

Knight - Volkov wedding

Ava added Glyn to the chat

Ava added Anni to the chat

Ava added Cray Cray to the chat

Ava added Bran to the chat

Ava added Lan to the chat

Ava added His Dickship to the chat

Ava added Tin Man to the chat

Ava added Killian to the chat

Ava added Niko to the chat

Ava added Gareth to the chat

Ava added Mia to the chat

Bitches, we only have one year to make sure Ces' wedding goes without a hitch. I want all of you to give your 110%.

I'll run this as a military operation, understood?

Glyn
Ava, isn´t it too soon?

No.

Anni
No

Cray Cray has left the chat

Anni added Cray Cray to the chat

Gareth added +1 212-470-2361 to the chat

Gareth
If I suffer, you suffer, V.

Who are you?

+1 212-470-2361
Excuse me?

Who are you? This is a very important chat.

+1 212-470-2361
The nerve

Tin Man
Careful, kid

Killian
🍿

Anni
It's Vaughn, Ava, one of Jer's friends, the one I told you about.

The mystery American!

Vaughn
I still don't know what is going on.

Lan
Is this reaching across the chasm necessary, Ava? We are already sacrificing Ces to the colonies, must we all suffer?

Bran
Lan!

Glyn
Lan!

Niko
Motherfucking asshole

Vaughn
This must be fucker Landon, then.

Lan
My fame precedes me, I see.

Mia
Shut up, Lan.

Killian
🍿🍿

Glyn
You're not helping, Kill.

Killian
This is fun, baby.

Glyn
🙄

His Dickship
You peasants started a group chat while I was in class?! The fuck? The betrayal, the ingratitude.

His Dickship
@CrayCray How could you do this to me?.

His Dickship
But at least my lordship is already here to make everything better.

His Dickship
Évidemment, I'll handle the bachelorette and bachelor parties. An orgy would be a good start, not that any of you imagination-deprived children would know it. Maybe Landon, although he is quite whipped by our delightful Mia.

Lan
Remember the Jordans, Rems.

His Dickship
I am being censored by your souless cousin, spawn. They hate my lordship's panache.

Bran
Cecy would not like an orgy, Rems. Let's think of a celebration for her and not for you.

Niko
Jer is too serious for an orgy, he barely stayed in my coming-out one

Bran
Something to be discussed later, Nikolai.

KIllian
🐈

Niko
Shut the fuck up, Satan's heir

You all behave, bitches

Vaughn
Bitches?

Ces is calling, keep thinking of ideas. No orgies, @His Dickship

Honeybee

Arrived safe and sound, Papa.

Thank God, Honeybee. Now, when are you coming back? Is it safe? How is the weather? Do you have enough sunscreen?

We are well, Papa. Both of us.

Jeremy says hi.

Horsemen

@Cole need your help disposing of a body.

Aiden
I'm offended.

Cole
You are incapable of feeling anything, King.

Levi
Should I call Jonathan's lawyer?

Ronan
You'd go to Cole before me? J'ai le cœur brisé.

Levi
You'd publish it in The Sun, Astor.

Levi
Who did you kill, Knight? Is it the American? Is there a chance I can pass the psycho's death as your work, too?

I haven't killed him yet, but I will soon. The lizard proposed to my Cecy.

I'll lose her forever if I don't eliminate his obnoxious self.

Cole
My condolences, Knight. I know the horror of your daughter marrying slime.

Aiden
Careful about my son, Nash. You don't want my lovely daughter-in-law to see how you speak of her husband.

Cole
I'll find a way to get him away from Ava, just wait and see.

Fuckers, can we focus on my crisis?

Ronan
Now, now, Xan, it's fun to watch King and Nash and their little homoerotic drama.

Aiden
I'm posting your clingy texts in Steel's servers, Astor. Teal's wrath is worth it.

Cole
So sensitive, King.

You are the worst friends, I hope you all know that.

Aiden
Cecy is no longer a little girl; she's been with that boy for years now. You knew this was coming.

I thought she would realise that no one is good enough for her.

Levi
They never do. My Glyn is still attached to that tool. What have we done to deserve this?

Cole
In chronological or alphabetical order?

Satan has no opinion rights, Nash.

The worst thing is he told me he would. Not ask for permission, mind you, like a decent person would, just informed me.

Aiden
I remember we had to keep you from marrying Kim before graduating from RES.

Not the same thing. Kim and I is true love, and we were always meant to be together.

Aiden
She is no longer a little girl, Knight. At least the boy went the respectable route. Unless it's a shotgun wedding, and we are getting a mini Cecy soon.

I'm blocking you.

Horsemen

I have lost Kim to the wedding nonsense. She's been making these high-pitched noises and sighing, and talking about how romantic a proposal on an island is.

And now I'm in a group chat with her and the lizard's parents. Although your son's father-in-law sounded equally appalled by the group chat, the one time he talked, @Aiden.

Aiden
He is a fucker.

Cole
It takes one to know one.

Honeybee

Honeybee, you know it's not too late, right? Just say the word, and I'll take you out of there. We'll be back at home in no time.

Papa! You are on your way to the church.

You ARE on your way, right? I'm almost ready.

I'm already sat here, Honeybee. I'd never be late for you.

Thank you, Papa. You know you will always be my hero, right? You've always supported me, always believed in me. You made me strong and brave. Jeremy loves me, Papa, and I love him. He makes me better. He makes me happy. And I make him better, too. I know it's hard, I'll always be your honeybee, I promise.

If I don't stop, I'll cry and ruin my make-up, and Ava will turn this into my funeral.

I love you too, Cecy. And I'll always be on your side. And his, as long as he loves you and makes you happy. Now, come down, marry that boy and show all these people who Cecily Knight is.

Lia

Hello, Kim, how are you?

Oh, good evening! Quite well, getting used to the time difference and finishing getting ready. How are you?

I'm glad that you and Xander had a good flight. I'm wonderful, thank you for asking. And a bit curious, to be honest. Do you have any idea what the big occasion is?

Cecy wouldn't say and neither would Jeremy. I tried both of them. But I can guess.

She's been glowing…

Like a beacon.

How is Xander handling it? I know it's different for fathers and their daughters. God knows Adrian refuses to entertain the possibility with Annika.

Denial. Pure denial.

How is Xander handling it? I know it's different for fathers and their daughters. God knows Adrian refuses to entertain the possibility with can't wait.

Lia

How is he taking it?

There's been tears. A football game has been called with the boys from school. Denial and regression, basically.

😂

Adrian looked so happy.

I think.

He is. He's very happy. He's not big on showing his emotions, but I know him and he's so proud. He's already sure he'll be a copy-and-paste of the "Volkov genes".

I think it'd be hilarious if he bypassed all of us and ends up with Xander's hair.

Jeremy looks so much like Adrian, though… Cecy's eyes maybe.

He'll be the most beautiful baby in the world, I just know it.

You think it's a boy, too?

Totally.

Mom

Thank you for bringing Cecily, she's so lovely and sweet. I'm happy you fell in love and decided to let us meet her. I've waited for so long! I was afraid you'd end up with some awful arranged marriage.

You're being melodramatic.

I'm not. I know how our world works and you're too responsible.

Thank you?

It wasn't a compliment.

Mom

She was a success!

I don't know how I feel about her meeting your father. It wasn't necessary.

Nonsense. Your grandfather cares about his family and Cecy is family now. He's already thinking of beautiful great-grandchildren.

Not before we marry, Mom.

Oh my God, when are you going to propose? I can't believe my baby is getting married.

Mom, not yet. But soon. Don't say anything, not even to dad. It's our secret.

Pinky swear, my angel. It'll be our secret.

Mom

Are you OK?

Anni told me you and Cecily had a fight.

Jeremy… don't close off on me.

Annika is a snitch. I'm FINE, mom. It's just a disagreement.

Don't talk about your sister like that, Jer. She's worried about you. What happened?

Nothing.

Jeremy…

Mom…

Your father is not the only one who can get intel, you know? I WILL ask your sister, Creighton and even Nikolai if I have to. So you'd better spill before I embarrass you in front of your friend.

It's just… she's delaying moving to the States. She's too attached to her parents and to her friends and it's ridiculous, Mom. Planes and phones exist.

Oh, Jer. Living together is a big decision and it's normal to be scared.

I'm not scared.

You won't be living across the ocean in a strange city and with a whole new set of rules. Understand what she's feeling.

So, it's about our background. Again.

Yes and no, angel. It's not easy for a girl used to living freely to be that constrained. And she'll be constrained. You know it.

I'm not kidnapping her, Mom.

I'm not ready to unpack that being your first objection.

When I married your father… it wasn't easy. I no longer had my own apartment, my space or my career and had guards following me. This is a harsh world, Jer. It can be too much, sometimes.

BUT, and this is important, she loves you so much that she is willing to take the jump. And she's not alone. She has me and Anni and even Rai likes her. Give her time and let her breath, Jer.

I don't like it, but I know you are right. Thank you, Mom.

Mom

How do you negotiate with Dad to make decisions?

Does your father look like someone who negotiates anything? Did you hit your head? Should I call a doctor? What's going on?


Cecily's friends are planning a trip to Ava's house in France and she wants to go.

Ah. And you don't.

I can't leave for two weeks. Dad needs me. And we can travel at any time.

Just the two of you, right?

Yes.

You can travel together and also enjoy two weeks of Summer in France. That sounds lovely!

But Dad needs me.

Your father will survive. Go and tell your wife that you were being a blockhead and will go to her friend's house.

* Blockhead? Aren't you supposed to be on my side?

Always. This is me being on your side. You'll see.

Mom

Is it normal that he sleeps very quietly?

How many times did you wake him checking?

Three. How did you know?

I used to watch you sleep all the time and freak out if I thought you were too quiet.

J: You did?

Of course. Even if I felt cheated because you looked like a mini-Adrian. You were the most beautiful boy in the whole world. Still are.

Mom.

What? I'm your mother. You'll always be my angel, no matter how big you get.

But yes, some babies are quiet. You were such a sweet, well-behaved baby. Anni, on the other hand... your second will probably drive you crazy.

We're not thinking of that yet, Mom.

Of course not, Cecy must be exhausted. You have to wait for her doctor's go-ahead and even then be careful, believe me.

Don't need the images or ideas, Mom, please.

🤷‍♀️

Mom

I took a million photos, I can't believe Alex is big enough for kinder.

Don't let Dad see you calling him Alex.

Please, he'll have to get used to the inevitable.

Alyoshka looked happy, didn't he? Cecily, too.

Go and tell her she was right.

How do you know it's her idea?

I gave birth to you, Jeremy. I know you. You would have homeschooled him if it weren't for Cecy.

It's safer.

And lonelier. You enjoyed school, remember?

I wish I could keep him with me.

I know, angel, but it's part of growing up. For both of you.

Foursome

Ava
We should go out tonight.

I can't, sorry. Jeremy made a reservation at a restaurant and we are going out for dinner.

Glyn
That sounds so nice.

Anni
💜

Ava
Traitor.

Ava
Traitor.

It's not like that. Jeremy doesn't really like dates, so it's nice that he went out of his way to plan one.

Ava
Well, at least you have to let us doll you up.

There's really no need.

Anni
Come on, Cecy, I'll be fun!

Ava
We'll go shopping and get you a sexy dress.

I have dresses.

Ava
And some killer lingerie!

Ava
You won't be staying in it for long, though 😉

Anni
I'm getting traumatized.

Ava!

Ava
Nu uh, you don't get to be all shy about your man with your sisters from other misters, we are getting you to look so hot that he will jump you the moment he sees you, you'll see.

Anni
I'm her man's sister from the same mister 😭

Glyn
I'm sorry, Anni. If it's any consolation, I've heard things from Niko that changed me forever.

Anni
@Glyn You are so sweet 💜🤍💜🤍

Ava
You bitches be ready in two hours, we are going shopping and slutting Ces up!

No one is going to ask me first, right?

Ava
No.

Foursome

He asked and I said yes  💖 

Ava
OMG, OMG, deeeeeeeets.

Anni
We're going to be sisters, OMT!!!!

Glyn
Congrats, Cecy!

@Ava, you already know the details! I can't believe you helped Jeremy plan all of this. I never suspected it.  

Anni
@Ava You did?

Anni
Brb, revoking Jer'sibling rights.

Ava
@Anni Don't be like that! He wanted to keep it a secret and he just ask for my opinions and as the world's number one Cecily Knight Expert. Copyrighted, bitches. Tell your brother.

Glyn
I don't know if the world is ready for the Ava-Jeremy alliance…

Ava
It better be if he wants to take my Ces 🥊

Glyn
😳

Glyn
@Cecy Tell us how it went, Ces.

Remember we were going on a small vacation? Well, it was to this beautiful private beach in the Virgin Islands.

Anni
PIC!!!!!



Glyn
So beautiful.

Anni
OMT

Ava
And whose island is it?

Uh. Mine.

Anni
WHAT?!

Glyn
Yours, Ces?

Ava
😁

So, Jeremy bought it for me. As an engagement gift. It's crazy.

Anni
I can't believe he is so secretly romantic…

Anni
@Ava Was it your idea?

Ava
Nope. He thought of it all by himself.

Glyn
Incredible.

Anni
I'm so proud of him.

I'm in shock. We were walking down the beach and he went down his knee and said the most beautiful words and asked me to marry him. I cried so ugly.

Glyn
I'm sure you looked beautiful, Cecy. You are so pretty.

Stop, I'm not. But I'm still floating. It's so much.

Ava
Nothing is too much for you, bestie.

Anni
You deserve the world, sis.

Glyn
You really do, Ces.

Anni
Show the ring!

Anni
Don't be shy, c'mon, we're all living through you right now.



Glyn
Beautiful.

Anni
Cartier?

Ava
Classy but packing a punch, right?

Ava
Like Cecy.

It could have been a rubber band, and I'd have said yes anyway. He could have asked in a parking lot, and I would have said yes. I feel so sappy.

Glyn
You sound in love.

I really am. In love.

Anni
💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍💜🤍

I have to call Papa and Mum and tell them. Wish me luck. With Papa, I mean.

Ava
Uff, that won't be easy. Soldier on, babe.

Foursome

How normal do you think it is to want to strangle your husband?

Ava
100%

Ava
🥺

Glyn
What happened? Are you OK?

Yes, yes. @Anni I won't really kill him, don't worry. Maybe just shake him.

Glyn
I don't think you can actually shake Jeremy.

Ava
I'll get you a ladder and a gang of hit-men, Ces.

No hit-men.

Ava
Sport-spoil.

Anni
That would end badly, considering.

Ava
Cray Cray is rubbing off on you, Anni, and not in the sexy way.

Glyn
No sex talk about my relatives!

Ava
😒

Anni
What's wrong, Cecy?

Nothing big. It's just that, apparently, I should not invite the guards over for dinner? Which is stupid because they are there and it's rude not to! And I should not "make Ilya another Yan or he will end up in the Spetsnaz", which is ridiculous. Ilya is nice and I've known him for years! And Yan reminds me of Rems, which is also something I should not think, either.

Anni
I'm kind of proud you spelled it right 👏

Ava
Googled it and that looks so mean. Kind of hot, but mean.

@Anni I've been learning a lot since we moved here. Your mum has been great, she even gave me a whole dossier about what I need to learn about the brotherhood. And I've been secretly learning Russian, Niko's mum found me a tutor.

Anni
Oh, no, not secretly! Jer WILL find out you're hiding something and freak out.

Ava
Is the tutor hot?

Glyn
Ava!

Ava
What? Is he?

She is a woman in her 60s.

Ava
Bummer.

Anni
Ava!

Ava
That's my name, don't wear it out, bitches.

Anni
If Jer asks, I never said this: enlist my mom's help and lead a two-pronged attack. He'll stand no chance if he has to disappoint his wife and his mother at the same time. And if mom is disappointed, she'll be sad and my dad will have to step in, eventually: he can't really say not to mom.

Ava
That's so evil, I love it.

Anni
I'm Adrian Volkov's daughter, after all 💅🏼💜

Foursome

I can't believe they are already at the island. When did they grow up?

Ava
I know, right? The house became so silent when the triplets left. @Cecy at least you still have your youngest.

I miss Alex already. I understand Papa now.

C: Anni
My beautiful nieces and nephews are so grown 😭 Only two years until mine and Glyn's join. I'm feeling old.

Ava
Nonsense, we're all hot bitches.

Glyn
At least we take it better than the men. Kill is already mumbling about classes at distance for Miles and especially for Jasmine. And Lan was insufferable last time I saw him. I'm worried he'll end up camping out in the old mansion in Brighton and ruining uni for Lizzie.

Jer went back and did a personal inspection of the Heathens' mansion, even though Niko already did that when Leigh started uni. I'm more worried about what will happen when Vera's time comes. I'm already seeing the whole Anni situation again.

Anni
We're not allowing my niece to be trapped in the ivory tower!

Of course not. The patriarchal tone is still not a good look.

Ava
You tell him, bestie!

Glyn
I think trouble will come even before Vera, Roddy and Fritz leave.

Ava
I know!

Stop it, both of you.

Anni
I don't want to poke the bear, AKA my brother, but my Petya posted a photo with all the children hanging out and Alex and Liz were veeeeery close.

All of them are friends and grew up together, like us.

Ava
What's my full name again, Ces?

Ava…

I'm not ready for Jer and Lan being in-laws.

Ava
You mean the world is not ready.

Anni
I'm already preying 😭🙏

Ava
And I have the popcorn ready for the drama.

Unknown Number

Keep your son away from my daughter, heathen.

Blocked

Mia

He got a new phone and is texting again. Maybe you should explain to your useless husband what blocked means. Hint: it's not an invitation to continue texting from a burner.

Just reply to him and put us all out of this misery.

No.

Unknown Number

I can do this until you die.

Blocked

Unknown Number

You should know by now that I don't give up.

Blocked

Unknown Number

I'll talk to Ces, then. She always had a soft spot for me.