Destined for Revenge

Chapter 20

Aveliene's pov:

We walked down the aisle with Vaughn's arm rested on my waist as we move towards the hall where the feist and wedding dance has to happen. I am a little or I say alot scared of him as his words keep ringing inside my mind. Now I can see how everyone obeyed him and fear from him afterall he is also the leader of the mafia. More correctly powerful mafialeader and a ruthless businessman.

As we reached there, I saw the round tables were set up for the feist while the musicians were playing a soft background music near the dance floor.
We greeted the guests who congratulated us, and my legs began to hurt as we made through half of our guests. The words directed towards were always the same. Praise for my beauty and congrats to Vaughn for having such a beautiful wife - as it was an achievement. For someway it was my conscience spoke. I just forced a smile on my face in response to there greetings. Vaughn keep glancing at me as if to make sure I kept the charade.

We then went to meet his friends. I recognized them as I saw Alex ,standing there. As we reached there I could see the other girls glaring at me and drooling at the four handsome boys including Vaughn standing around me. Well there was no doubt that these four were always on the magazines for looks and their success. With Vaughn being the most successful and good-looking among them.

Vaughn began to introduced me when Alex interrupted.

"You are looking beautiful Aveliene and congratulations for the wedding." Alex said while giving me a smile which I returned.
"Thanks Alex",I replied politely.

"You two, know each other?" Vaughn asked with a little confusion.
To which Alex smiled and replied -
"We both have met at the engagement party". To which Vaughn nodded in understanding.

"By the way meet my other friends Tyler and Blake." Vaughn said while gesturing towards his other two friends.
Blake has matte black hairs and was wearing a dark brown suit. While Tyler has dirty blonde hairs and was wearing a blue suit.
"Hi I am Tyler,the most good-looking friend of Vaughn, pleasure to meet you Aveliene ", Tyler said in a flirting tone and took my hand and kissed on the back. And I just smiled.

"Nice to meet you Aveliene and congratulations to you both." Blake said while giving me a smile.

"Thanks Blake" I replied politely.

"V, you are lucky man you got such a beautiful lady" Tyler said. To which Vaughn rolled his eyes and spoke in a arrogant tone-"I always deserves the best".

To which I glanced at him but he was not looking at me. He can't even give me a compliment. Rude.

"Aveliene would you dance with-" Tyler was cut off by Vaughn.
"We have other guests to meet, so we take your leave." Vaughn said in an irritated tone and placed his hand on my back indicating me to move. I wonder why suddenly he changed his mood.

"Okay we will meet later. Bye Aveliene." Tyler said while winking. To which Vaughn glared at him. What's wrong with him.
We then met some other guests. Everyone greeted us with respect as Noone wants to mess with the powerful future gangleader.
Now my feets wear paining too much.

We then take our seats as the food was served, but I didn't eat much as my appetite was long lost.

Slowly the music began, it was time for the obligatory dance. Vaughn held his hand out for me. I let him pull me to my feet. He then tugged me towards him and I stumbled against his chest. Luckily, nobody noticed because Vaughn's arm around me held me firm.
He led us towards the center of the dance floor while keeping his arm around my waist. To everyone around us it might be a loving embrace but it was the only thing keeping me upright.

Vaughn pulled me against his chest for the waltz and I had no choice but to rest my cheek against it.
My heel were aching my feet so I stumbled a little, but nobody noticed except Vaughn. Then he did something unexpected, he lifted me and now I was standing on his dress shoes. Let me tell you, it was lot smoother and little enjoyable now.
First time, I was glad for his strength as he was having no trouble in keeping me on his feet during the dance. But then a thought came into my mind this strength can easily crushed me if I disobeyed him.

Suddenly, everyone started chanting "Kiss ,Kiss".

Vaughn looked at me his dark blue oceanic eyes bore into mine emerald ones. I know we can't resist the guests.
Vaughn leans down and pulled me again into a kiss. I tried not to be stiff like a porcelain doll, but to no avail.
I was glad he didn't deepen the kiss infront of hundreds of guests . Otherwise I might loose it altogether.

After that I was handed to my dad for the father and daughter dance. We slowly danced to the music as I capture our happy moments.
After that I was handed from one guy to the next until I lost count of their names and faces. Although Vaughn's intense eyes followed my every move, even when he danced with the other girls. Which was making me a little scared of him.

"May I ?"

I startled at the distantly familiar voice. I turned and saw Dimitri Martinez took the place of whomever I'd danced with before.

"We met again Aveliene." Dimitri said in his deep voice while we danced.

He paused and spoke again while studying my tensed expression-"You don't look impressed with the festivities".

" Everything's perfect, it's just I am a little tired", I said mechanically. But he buyed my lie and nodded.

"So then let's go and have drink" He said and I nodded. We then went towards the drink counter and grabbed a cocktail.

"Congratulations for the wedding, Aveliene. " Dimitri said while taking a sip from his drink.

"Thanks Dimitri" I replied politely. While taking a sip from my drink.

"By the way you are looking beautiful as usual" He said and and I smiled in response.
"I think your husband is eager to have you back in his arms" Dimitri said in a teasing tone with a tilt of his head. I didn't understand his words, until I felt someone's presence beside me.

"Hello Dimitri ", a familiar voice interrupted and I looked beside me. It was Vaughn and he was not looking in a good mood. His fists were clenched. As he gave Dimitri a hard look and looked straight in the eyes of Dimitri, who just smirked and spoke-
"Nice to meet you Vaughn". I felt his tone a little teasing.

I looked between the two.
Dimtri's eyes gave him a look of cold efficiency while Vaughn's radiated fierce brutality.
Different sides of a same coin.
Two predators facing off.

What's this sudden change of moods and atmosphere. I wonder.

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