Mafia's Den: Slave Girl

Chapter 1: The betrayal

Ivery Clark POV

My heart had broken into a thousand pieces, I couldn't hold up the sorrow in me. Everything was tearing apart in my body, hurting me within.

My eyes looked dead when I stared ahead of the busy road. I couldn't believe my life had turned upside down like this.

What went wrong? Everything was just fine a day ago.

"Ivery! Have you gone mad!??" Someone shrieked and pulled me back with great force.

I looked blankly at the person who was holding me. It was my best friend Bella. She looked petrified.

"Think straight Ivery! You were about to get hit by a truck for god sake! What are you thinking now? If I hadn't approached you, you would be dead by now!" Bella yelled at me.

Dead?

My dry lips tremble as my nails dig into my palm. Probably death is what I was looking for right now. What's the point in living, when everything is finished now?

The person I cherised my whole life was no more by my side.

My fiancée whom I had been dating for 3 years, my fiancée whom I had poured my life into had been cheating on me with the only daughter of the Cooper industry, Fayre.

My school bully, who tormented me throughout the years.

Fayre was a born psychopath. Fayre fed onto people's weaknesses and cries. She was an unhallowed demon who crushed people under her, she enjoyed tormenting people like it was nothing but a fun sport to her.

I thought our ties had cut since we graduated from our school and walked on our own path. But she's back in my life again.

But how did John know Fayre? When did they meet? Since when have this been going on? My head was swarming with so many questions.

But all I clould ask John was why? Why did he do this to me? But his reply only added more salt to my wound.

"She promised to take me high, if I marry her I can reach higher positions in my life, Ivery. Her father is one of the top tycoon industries. I'm tired of living like a commoner with nothing."

"Can't you just compromise with me and see my growth? Marrying Fayre is very important to me. Can't you just let go and see my happiness for once?"

It was so easy for him to say that. The dreams I had built with him for years were shattered into seconds. John looked brainwashed by the high elite society. Fayre had totally brainwashed him with her exuding wealth.

But what about me? I sacrificed my whole life for him, I even took a part time job for him, paid his college bills and worked hard for him, daily encouraged him for exams. And now Fayre is more important to him?

Well, this was harsh reality.

Every man rants that they want a woman who will be with them in their toughest times. But when they reach their top, finally taste the success, they forget everything...and prefer a woman who match their fantasies, who match their league since they are capable now.

There's no true love in this modern love.

"Ivery get a hold of yourself! The world hasn't ended! Don't ruin your life who isn't worth it! You have your old parents, me, goddammit! You're not alone!" Bella shook my shoulder.

"What do I do, Bella? Every time I try to move up there's some or the other challenges that drag me to the bottom. My life is a curse. Whom I believed my whole life, sacrificed my whole future for, betrayed me."

"I have no saving, no proper paying job, I ruined my life for who isn't worth it. I have become an useless person, I can't be burden for my old parents. Isn't it better to die?" I sobbed covering my face.

"No you're wrong, Ivery! You're not useless. You can still mould your life, it's not too late. You have a brilliant mind, now these days there are many companies that don't see grade sheets but prefer your talent and skills. All you need to do is open your eyes and search for opportunities." Bella said and gave me a tight hug.

"Don't think too much. Why don't you give yourself a break. Go for a solo trip and clear your mind. See how beautiful life is."

Trip?

"I wish I could come with you but my company is preparing for a big project, I can't afford to apply for a leave. But you can still enjoy it, Ivery. Give your soul some quality time. When you come back, let's together search for fresh new opportunities. First heal yourself, you can't work being like this. You need to change."

She's right. I have been surrounded by so many negative emotions that I barely hold myself. I need to give myself some time. Maybe I can fix my life.
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*In the airport*

"Okay here's the ticket! Have a blast, Ivery. Give your soul some time." Bella chimed and pushed me towards the escalator.

I heaved a sigh and prepared myself to board the airplane. Bella had booked a business class seat for me.

"Please this way ma'am..." The air hostess smiled at me. I don't know how time went fast, I was in a daze. I still couldn't take out the sorrow that was eating me like a plague.

When we reached our destination, I got out of the plane, dragging my luggage. I couldn't hold myself anymore so I went inside a lounge and to the washroom.

I splashed water on my face which seemed worn out.

Everything felt numb. I felt lonely, I wanted to cry my heart out. No matter how much I wanted to concentrate on the present I couldn't. His voice, the memories with him were haunting me throughout the journey.

Being fooled by your most important person who you solely relied on hurts the most. The pain hidden in it was the most raw one.

How did my life turn into this?

*Knock* *Knock*

There was a sudden knock on the door, interrupting my crying. I turned my head exhausted.

"Who is it?" I whimpered and opened it. And in a second, a tall figure overshadowed me.

Oh fuck, I have never seen a man so tall and with such a good physique. I couldn't see his face properly since my eyes were blurred with tears.

"Are you okay, miss? I heard you crying." The stranger's voice was the most deep, masculine voice I had ever heard. His voice was so deep that everything in me vibrated, tingling my core.

Fuck...!