Xavier Alvarez Lombardi. The leader of the biggest Italian Mafia in the world. The spades. He's a menace. Powerful yet lonely, Lombardi is a possessive, rude, and cruel monster. He has no love in his heart, just violence. His dark secretive past mak...
I wake up to the sound of feet scurrying and hushing voices. I flutter my eyes open and see two maids before me. "Good morning ma'am, Boss wants you ready in 30 minutes tops." "Excuse me?! what do you mean, "Get ready"?! What time is it?" I whisper harshly back. "It's one o'clock ma'am, The Boss's Family is holding a masquerade ball and he needs you to be ready and downstairs in 30 minutes. Everything you need is laid out for you including your dress, heels, and makeup. Call us if you need anything." They reply walking out of the room. I sigh and get out of bed. I scurry to the shower. Once I'm out I dry off and walk back into the bedroom. My eyes land on a gown draped on my bed. Holy sh*t.
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My jaw drops open in aw. I squeal and run over to put it on. I Pair it with some black heels. I put on my makeup and lashes. I then curl my hair and clip it up.
(This is Arabella)
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It's almost time to go downstairs. Thinking about going to a ball with a man who kidnapped me makes my stomach churn. I shake my head in disbelief and walk out the bedroom door. I start to walk down the giant staircase. I then squint to see the man, who I've learned is Xavier, wearing a mask. Once I reach the bottom he holds out a black mask for me to wear. I grab it and fasten it onto my face. He then holds his arm out for me so I can loop mine with his. I hesitate but decide to take it. He brings his lips to my ear, "Sei meravigliosa amore mio" I roll my eyes in response. (Translate: You look stunning my love)
We both walk out together to the expensive car waiting for us. He opens the door for me and I go in. It had smooth, comfortable leather seats. Once we are set and ready, we drive off to the ball. I look over through my mask and I see Xavier sitting in a manspread position. I quickly avert my eyes, feeling my cheeks heat up. We slowly pull up to a large house with an expensive looking exterior and two double doors at the entrance. Xavier climbs out first and opens the door for me. He lends me his hand and I take it. I feel his eyes bore into mine as I climb out. I tilt my head down due to shyness. I then feel his finger lift my chin.
He lifts my head slowly and our eyes lock. He proceeds to say, "Alright, we're here. There is a chance your father might show up and there will be many of my clients here. You need to be on your best behavior, can you do that?" I nod my head slowly. "use your words love" he says sternly raising an eyebrow. "Y..yes" I respond. He then nods his head and I loop my arms with him. We proceed to walk up the steps to the double doors. When we reach the top, two armed guards open the double doors.
