Ares ; A Mafia Romance ||✓

Chapter 25

Callista Miller

Did I hear right? Ares has slept with Becky. He has been with my best friend who has never told me about this. I was feeling betrayed even though I shouldn't. Becky and Ares are not together. But were they before? Was she his girlfriend like me or a fling or a single fuck? Jealousy and betrayal were churning in my gut in an ugly mix. I was feeling nauseous. I wanted to puke from the disgust crawling up my spine. I couldn't think straight, I was a mess. Tears, angry or hurt, started gathering in my eyes. I didn't know I was shaking until I felt Isaac squeeze my hand under the table again but with extra force this time. My head automatically snapped in his direction, and our eyes met. He stared at me meaningfully, encouragingly, and in understanding. I have to control myself. I nodded, taking deep breaths.

"I know, Calli, I know I should have told you this. But I knew what you would have done. I was afraid that you would hate me for this, you would stop me. You wouldn't have understood the deep feelings I had for him. It was complicated!" Becky bellowed helplessly, she held my hands between hers, trying to make her point. I snatched my hands, unable to tolerate her touch though I completely understood her because we were riding in the same boat, and shared the same feelings. She looked hurt, but I didn't care, "when?" "W-what? "I asked when did this happen?" Becky blinked in surprise at my harsh and angry tone. Again I didn't care. "Two months ago." Fuck! No! Ares and I have met two months ago as well. Is this some kind of sick joke or just a fucking coincidence? I doubt it is either one. "You don't get to be mad, Calli. I am allowed to keep secrets. I don't have to tell you everything," Becky argued after seeing my reaction. I glared at her, "Why did you pretend to not know him then? You could have told me!" I was being a hypocrite, I know. I was hiding my relationship with Ares from her. I told her nothing. I don't have any right to judge her but here I am.

Becky flinched before an angry frown fixed on her face, "you are being judgemental, Calli. It is not like I committed a fucking crime!" Oh god, you have done far worse. You have been with Ares. He might have used you to get me! "Were you his girlfriend?" Becky seemed taken aback before sadness filled her eyes. I understood what her answer would be, "No. It was for one night. He talked to me and we did it." It means he approached her. The thought made my heart hurt. " Tell me everything," Becky looked reluctant, "please," she sighed at my pleading. "It was the party we took you to, remember? Kailey's party? This was the reason I was not with you. Ares was there. I had a huge crush on him. It was a dream come true when he talked to me and then we had sex. Like a fool I thought we would be together now, but no. He straight away told me no. It broke me, Calli," Becky teared up, sniffing. I wanted to comfort her but I couldn't. I was frozen in shock with a realisation. It was the same night Ares and I met. It was the same night I fainted in his arms and he brought me to his mansion. It was our start. My heart sank, how could he?!

What does this fucking mean? Did he do this on purpose? First fuck my best friend then get close to me? Of course, he fucking did this purposely. He is a cunning mafia heir for nothing. But why?! What was the need? Why me? I couldn't handle this anymore. I need to know everything. "Do you still have feelings for him?" Becky and I looked at Isaac, I turned to Becky in anticipation. I doubt she still does. But she proved me wrong, "No, I don't like him. He hurt me, used me like a tissue." Isaac nodded, and I kept looking at Becky, "I don't know what to say, B. I need time." She nodded with a sniff. I got up, gesturing for Isaac to follow me.

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"Tell me, did he use Becky to get to me?" The second we sat inside his Ferrari, I asked Isaac. Isaac stared at me for seconds in silence before sighing. His eyes again held pity, and slowly he nodded. So our meeting was not coincidental, it was Ares's ploy. It hurt that he played me, and used my best friend. I was a fool to fall into his trap. I didn't realise I was crying until I felt Isaac wipe my tears, "come here." He opened his arms and I immediately hugged him, sobbing. I felt used by Ares. Why did he do this to me? Why?! Even after knowing this, I still love him. God, I am stupid! "Calli, it's not your fault. Ares is like this," "Why is he like this?!" I yelled, pulling back from the hug. Angrily I wiped my tears before looking out of the window. What else did he plan involving me? "Do you know the reason behind this?" Isaac shook his head apologetically, "That you have to ask him. I only followed him." I nodded, I was definitely going to get my answers from him. "Is this his dirty secret Asrael was talking about?" Isaac kept staring ahead before looking at me. His eyes held anger and pity, "yes. This is part of it." My lips wobbled, unable to hold myself, I sobbed, feeling heartbroken, betrayed, and used.