Love & Affinities (18+)

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Listen to this song while reading this chapter! It's so good.

ADRIANO ENZO CALVETI

The stage was filled with the next three glass boxes as the girls stepped out one by one to be scanned by the eyes of the filthy men. I remained quiet and gulped down the whiskey, feeling more anticipating than ever. It would make no difference if I put up my name for the buying of those girls - none of them or any at all, because they'd be in my hands by tonight and freed to go back to their lives. The term 'buy' brings a distaste to my mouth yet, not enough to stop my search. The search for one man. Alex.

It feels like he hasn't made an appearance yet. Unless, he is waiting for something valuable to appear on the stage. For a moment I wish that she were alive. At least I could take her back with me tonight and know that she was safe. ''One, two... three! And the bird is for Guest No. 7 for a fifty thousand dollars.'' Pathetic. The growls of men are heard when the brunette on stage is sold to No.7.

Rows and rows of girls appear on the stage as I raise my bid for some of them trying to blend in. Otherwise, why would I be sitting here seeing all of the girls being sold. It would obviously spark attention. The spotlight shifts to a new bidder tonight as I turn my gaze towards the dark figure. Finally.

''Final call for this gorgeous redhead! One, two, three and SOLD to Guest No. 28!'' he knows that my gaze is running over his flesh as he raises his glass of whiskey towards me, like a toast while I smirk back. Fucker's finally here. Little does this gang holding an auction know that they stole from his mansion. Tonight will be so much more than fun. The bidding goes on as I mess with whatever Alex tries to buy. 

Alex bids for another girl for a fifty five grand but I have to mess with him to ruin the large smirk on his face as he belittles all the other bidders. ''Going once, twice an-''

I raise my bidding number. ''A 100 grand.'' Gasps and groans erupt in the entire room as a scowl covers his face. But that does not stop him because all of these were girls he thinks he is going to win back tonight. Unaware of my men standing outside, waiting for the bidding to end.

He raises it again. ''200 GRAND.'' The crowd gasps again as I smirk back when they look at me for some sort of response. ''TWO FUCKING MILLION DOLLARS'', I say out as a look of annoyance crowds his face and surprisingly, he sits down, gulping on his whiskey.

This time there is only one box on the stage. And when I look back to Alex, I see his eyes darken as he runs his tongue over his lips. His gaze flicks to me but this time it was full of something else. Nervousness? Anxiousness? But why of all men would he be nervous. I decided to ignore him as I turned my gaze back to the glass box. The black curtains get pulled aside revealing a brunette. A deep warmth travels in my chest however, I look back to my watch to see the time when I realize what I just saw. She seemed familiar. I look back to see the girl struggling with the ropes tied around her hands but they cover her face. Despite her face being covered, the men erupt in laughter and clink their glasses together, already bidding.

The host moves to unfasten the ropes as I look desperately for a small look at her face. She rushes out as her eyes widen and when they look around, they settle on mine. The same brown eyes. The same black veil of hair. The same lips. The same... girl. Sofia? But how is it possible. The guests grow anxious, meddling with each other to buy her. I look back to Alex's table to see that he was gone.

What the fuck was happening. ''4 MILLION! MOVE FUCKER SHE'S MINE! I BID FIVE MILLION!'' The host looks languid as a punch is landed into his face from one of the guys running out from the backstage. He mutters something to him as his face pales. With the crowd being so loud, it was inaudible. The next second, the girl on the stage is being dragged away by the host as she yelps out in pain. The crowd yells in anger at why she was being taken away without the bidding. I push the men aside, tearing through the crowd to reach outside as soon as possible.

''Find Alex. He just went outside a few minutes ago'', I mutter into my phone as Alex orders everyone to move to their areas and do whatever they are to. I run out to spot him with his gun as I snatch it out of his hands.

''What the fuck man?''

''Stop whining and lead me to the room where the girls were kept. And hurry the fuck up!'' He picks up another one before leading us into the musty night and the back door. Screams and bangs are heard from the other side as we kick open the door to see everyone running around while some of the girls were being beaten. ''Who let her out?''

''You fucker'', his gaze snaps to mine as I put a bullet through his skull as Ares shoots down the other one. Sarah runs in to escort the girls to our van and thankfully she was fast. We shoot down the entire room as screams are heard from the hall I was just in. All the men were running out.

THIRD PERSON POV

WARNING - MOVE TO NEXT CHAPTER

He ripped off her dress from her neck, leaving her whimpering like a mess. Teeth disappeared into the flesh of one of her breasts while the other was groped. She covered her chest using her arms, trying to pry him off and it fuelled him with more anger. He unclasped his belt and tied it around her wrists, securing it to the bedpost. She squirmed and yelled apologetically trying to explain herself, but he slapped her continually until she shut her mouth.

He bit into her already wounded and bleeding skin, drawing out more blood from her pale neck. Pain ricocheted through her body to such an intensity that she didn't realize he had taken off his pants until he entered her ruthlessly. She cried at the top of her lungs, yet no one could save her. He took his pocket knife from the side drawer and carved into her skin. "aaahhh, pleeeease, I-I'm sorry. I didn't go out myself! Plea-se.'' Yet he didn't stop until he cut deep into her chest, and then found his release while she cried in pain.

Suddenly, the door burst open and one of the men stormed through while the girl was in a vulnerable position. But he was too oblivious to take heed. "Boss, some gang has broken into the brothel and our old warehouse. We need to leave." The 'host' pulls out abruptly, making her whimper. He zips up his pants while leaving her on the bed. The sound of bullets being shot echoes through the hallways as the screams of girls are heard. She squirmed in pain and whimpered in the chaos only to be left alone again.