I like this chapter I think it show how she only views Sergei as a friend and how she really cares for Nikki, but I am sure if she loves him yet.  I hope she can grow to.  I also like that Nikki is starting to trust her.

I am surprised Sunny hasn’t lost her mind as yet to the reality of her situation. She comes across as a very strong young woman, willing to bear the madness of her father and the obsession of Nikolai. She is a caregiver of those around her but in many ways she lives above her current situation. I guess she has to in order to remain sane. She fiercely protects her brother from the situation created by their father and still have a big enough heart to see the good in the people with whom she now lives. She is a friend to Sergei, a lover to Nikolai, an unwaving daughter to Jacob. All her roles are balancing act, and what an act! But despite her special personality she can’t be everything to everybody. Something has to give sooner or later.

And while Nikolai’s ‘love’ for her has been described as obsessive he is not acting as a typical obsessive lover. He seems to be afraid to lose her and clings too tightly, yet he is bends always to her wishes, something truly obsessive and possessive characters do not do. In one chapter he shows his love freely, the next he is acting like she is his and his alone. He, more than anyone, is responsible for her father heading out to rehab. He protects her yet it is his lifestyle and associates I believe in the end would be the biggest threat to her safety and their feelings for each other. Interestingly, Sunshine remains an enigma in many ways and her character makes for great reading.

Her dreams seem to be warnings. But who should she be wary of? Nikolai? Sergei? Her father and his friend Darla? Can’t wait to read more...

So as i read this chapter i realized why i hate Nikolai. As a fellow college student to Sunny having some man dictate the way you live your life espically in college is totally uncool! College is about exploring and finding yourself which is a littleof what i see sunny trying to do here by having the friend Jetta but all nikolai coan do is stiffle her growth. and yes i realize this is a story but in the real world im sure somewhere later down the line she will resent him a whole lot for taking her years of being able to party and experiment and just do crazy fun college aged stuff. and from experience and seeing this with others a relationship with someone during your first year of college is nothing but trouble. and i think i like sergei so much because even though realtionships suck during the first year hes's at least closer to her age and not some old gangster control freak and sergei is experincing a lot of the same stuff that she is.

I wish Sunny had peace of mind. Lately she has been dreaming about her mother. I wonder if this is a bad omen.

Thanks for the updated photos, now I know what Nikolai really looks like. I'm still loving the story, can't wait for the next chapter.  ::)))

Another fantastic chapter-keep up the good work! :-)

I loved the dream aspect, it was so creepy. LOL

Thanks for updating.

I wonder what the continous dream she keeps having of her mother and the NICU mean.

That she is falling in love with Nikki and that her mom is reminding her that she is only in waiting and should get to close to him.

Interesting.

Please update again soon.  I so love this story it is awesome and your are doing a wonderful job.

Thanks for sharing

I hope Jetta isn't connected to Darla. The dreams are disturbing. What is mom trying to tell her. Nikolai is giving her more and more freedom. Sergei to me is  slipping up somewhat, he should always be some where near her to see anyone that she comes in contact with. If something were to happen he wouldn't be able to give Nikolai any details about it. Awesome update!!

what is she having  so many dreams is her mothe trying to tell her something to be free?  I 'm gald that she told N about the group and he has change alot because old N would went off because she was late but he knows it importanted to her .  i love the story girl and thanks for the updated.

this is like on e of the best stories i have read in a long time... and that is including like published stories and online stories please continue... and the quick updates and long chapters are extra bonuses i cannot get enough of. Again this is really great I cant wait to read mre.

It was an interesting Update.  I don't understand the dreams about "in waiting", at least not yet.  Based upon Nikolai's reactions to Sunny being a few hours late, I think it is a sure bet that he is NOT going to let her go in 4 years.  Sunshine has become an indispensible part of his life. 

It is hard for Nikolai to share, even for school, let alone AlaTeen.  And now the party...Sunshine is really pushing her luck.  She strays too far and Nikolai will simply take it all away.  She cannot forget the situation she is in. 

Jetta seems like she will be a good friend.  Sunshine needs more of those.  Nikolai will have to get used to Sunshine meeting new people, male and female, as she grows and deals with being a child of an alcoholic.

Oh, and Onimosity...do you have a front, full face, view of Nikolai.  He is the only character who has a side view.  Can we get a "full on" view??????   Thanks.

Nyeesha