The Arrangement

Chapter 4 - Saving Kahn

- C H A R L I E -

My day was full of touring the heart of New York and probably the country. I couldn't believe that New York was as beautiful and intriguing as everyone described it to be. I finally understood why people loved this place so much. I loved California, but it didn't even compare to the lights of New York.

I know I'll never be in love with Vincenzo because this is forced and he's old, but I'm already in love with this city. I'll be happy in this city although I won't be happy with him.

"Did you like it, faccia d'angelo ?" Kahn asked me with a smirk as we all got into the back of the SUV.

"I loved it," I breathed out as I anxiously waited to get to the airport, "New York is so much faster and brighter than Cali! I just feel like I'll fit in better here."

"And you'll be married to the most feared man in the country," Travis chuckled, "The entire city will be bowing down to you in a week."

I rolled my eyes, "I don't want anyone to even notice me, especially as his wife."

"He's not that bad!" Travis laughed as he tried to defend a ruthless killer.

"Yes he is," Kahn chuckled truthfully, "But you'll always have us."

"I guess that's a perk," I grinned as we pulled up to the airport.

I jumped out of the car before the driver could even park the car and ran full speed to my best friends. As I ran to them they dropped their bags and we all greeted each other in a group hug.

"I missed you guys!" I squished them into my arms.

"We missed you too," Maeve smiled at me, "This is unbelievable!"

"Tell me about it!" I laughed.

"You're a whole wife," Riley said as she looked over my shoulder, "Who are they?"

"They're hot," Camille chimed in.

"Oh," I turned around and waved them over, "This is Kahn Cortez and Travis Rolino."

"We work for her fiance," Travis told them.

"So they're like your body guards?" Camille asked.

They both nodded as Riley and her giggled. I know exactly what they're thinking too.

"Okay so what's the plan?" Maeve changed the subject, "When can we throw you a bachelorette party? What're we doing tonight? We have four days until you officially belong to him and this state, so we have to make it count."

"Well for starters, we need to get going because I need to show Ava my wedding dress."

We all loaded into the SUV as the questions continued to get asked. I was nervous of how my friends were going to react, but they'll always be my friends and I know they'll love me no matter what I do.

"So what do you know about him? Have you met him yet?" Camille asked as she was trying not to drool over Travis.

"Not much, honestly. I think he's good looking," I awkwardly laughed as I looked at the guys, "Right?"

"For his age, yeah."

"How old is he again?" Camille questioned him.

"Thirty three-"

Maeve basically shrieked, "-You're marrying an old man! That's basically a case, Charlie! You can't do that!"

For some reason I was upset. She knows I don't have a choice and her obvious disapproval didn't sit right with me.