𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐄

Chapter 2: Tension

(I recommend you listen to this song while you read, It makes the dance scene more powerful ;) )

Victoria

Gosh, why didn't they tell me!? I thought I would be marrying an ugly uncle, "Victoria," Theo gritted his teeth as I glared at Reuben from head to toe.

Reuben greets me with an eye roll before doing the same, "Pleasures mine" He leans down placing a soft kiss on my hand that sent shivers up my spine "Rafael" Mario smiled gesturing toward Chanel.

"Chanel nice to meet you," He gives her a slight grin laying a soft kiss on her hand, "Tonight their stuff will be moved to our mansion" Mario shakes Father's hand.

"Yes finally" Father beams, I roll my eyes of course he wants us gone right away, I'm glad we won't have to deal with his shit anymore.

But now I'll have to deal with a household of full-on danger, "Victoria, Would you like to take this dance?" Reuben asked with a slightly firm tone in his Italian accent while maintaining his hand out for me.

I gulped a harsh breath and nod my head, "Of course" I softly place my hand over his, His hands were soft yet big and hard but I can imagine how much blood had been stained on him, Reuben takes my hand and tugs me toward the dance floor.

He shoves me into his chest while placing his hand on my lower back and his free hand over my hand, a slight electric shot running through our bodies and I knew he felt it by the flinch on his neck.

His grip was very tight making me anxious "Your grip is really tight Amato" I stammered through my words, I couldn't even stare him directly in his eyes.

"Don't call me that, Call me Reuben" He stated, "Of course" I reply, The music started and we both moved gracefully to the song, I place my hand on his shoulder while he takes my other hand to twirl me around.

I accidentally bump into his chest, I look up at his eyes, they were cold not a glance of happiness seen or even human to be seen, he wouldn't even slightly smile not once.

He looked extraordinarily handsome but terrifying at the same time, It's always the most gorgeous men who are the most dangerous.

"Just to make things thing clear," Reuben cleared his throat while glancing me right in the eyes, "You will obey me or we will have consequences" He harshly declared gritting his teeth.

"I'm sorry?" I asked with a frown on my face, he gave me a warning glare, well I think that's what his facial expression is saying, and just by that sentence, I knew exactly what my future with him would be like.

I gasped as I felt his grip get tighter, I already knew what these consequences were, I never wanted a relationship like my mother and father.

They both brutally hate each other and abuse each other till they bled, I never wanted something like that but seems like history will repeat itself.

"What are the consequences" I reply nervously, "You don't want to find out" Reuben leans me toward the ground before slowly bringing me back toward his chest.

He pulls away once the music stops, "My servants will bring your stuff over once the ball is over" Reuben sighed and walked up to his servants and whispered into their ears.

I felt my heart racing and realized I was holding onto my breath, I walk up to my parents standing beside my mother, "(She could have done better,) Ella podría haberlo hecho mejor"

My mother glared right at me, My father is Italian and my mother Spanish but they never let me and Chanel learn our languages they did let Theo of course because he's obviously the favorite.

It was Chanel and Rafael's turn to dance, Rafael put his hand out for Chanel, Chanel was definitely nervous as I was too. 

Dancing with the son of the most dangerous Don? I would be afraid of my every move, He held her hand and made their way to the dance floor.

I watched as they danced peacefully, They looked beautiful together the passion the tension the chemistry you can just see it flow around them.

They were glancing into each other's eyes not even glimpsing somewhere else, They looked extremely powerful.

Everyone else noticed the tension between them, it was everywhere, my eyes roam the ball when they landed on Reuben, who stared back at me from head to toe.

He stood beside his father, I felt shivers all over my body once he laid his eyes on me, the most dangerous assassin is staring at me, He kept gazing at me up and down as if he was trying to figure me out.

I quickly glanced over at Chanel to see the dance was over, Rafael placed a kiss on her hand as they walked back to us.

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The ball was over everyone left but me and Chanel, They were guards coming in and out of the mansion bringing Chanel and my stuff up toward our new rooms.

"Victoria Velasquez?" I turn around to see a woman surprised but glad to see me, "Yes?" I asked confused by her shock, "Oh my god you're my son's fiance?" She beams.

"Oh yes, nice to meet you Mrs. Amato" I reply with a smile while having my hand out, "Call me Celeste" Celeste smiles going in for a hug.

To my shock I hug her back, At least his mother seems sweet, "I will warn you, Reuben, is a tough guy to handle, and he...has a dark past but he's a gentleman and I know he'll treat you like the goddess you are" I doubt that, but I won't say what he told me earlier. She smiles taking a step back from our hug.

Hmm, a dark past tho? wonder what she means by that. She probably means all of the blood he's gotten on his hands. 

"Thats very sweet thank you, Celeste" I couldn't help but fake a smile, "Well I have some work to do I'll see you around Victoria" She gives me a wink and makes her way upstairs.

"Victoria" A deep voice with an Italian accent spine behind me, "Reuben" I jump spinning around to see him giving me a stare that looked like pure hatred, or is it just his resting face? I couldn't tell.

"Come with me" He demanded, I felt nervous as I nodded and followed his lead upstairs, "This is my room, If you need anything ask the maids I'm rarely home" he let out a sigh.

"Why would you show me your room then?" I question, He tilts his head to realize I talked back, and I quickly regret my words after his death glare.