Revenge Love

IV

ANASTASIA

I don't think I could do it, just seeing Damian was enough to make me uneasy. When we spoke I tried to keep my cool but when he spoke about my past I couldn't take it any longer; I practically ran out of there.

Tears wouldn't stop coming from my eyes, oh god how much can I take before I break.

I slowly fell to the floor with my back facing the door, I slowly sobbed, i had promised myself I wouldn't but I couldn't hold it together any longer.

I hated this, Damian, my father and being away of Roman. He probably thought I had abandoned him, oh how i hoped he didn't come looking for me.

I had to get ready for my engagement party, the mafias most prolific criminals would all be present. I would announce my marriage to Damiano DeLuccio today.

I finally stood up, if there was one thing keeping me going was my revenge. I would make him fall in love and break him just like he did to me.

I laid the dress my mother packed for me on the bed, a beautiful champagne colored dress, classy just like my mother.

I was applying the final touches to my makeup when I heard a light knock on the door, i knew it was Damian. I took a deep breath and opened it to find a suited up Damian with slicked back hair and a small red box in his hand.

"Hello Anastasia, you look bellisima" (beautiful) Damian said to me, im sure it was a compliment to get in my pants.

I held the urge to roll my eyes and responded "Thank you, You don't look bad yourself" With a cheeky smile.

"I got this" the opened the small box reveling a weeding band, it was a big diamond surrounded by smaller ones held by a silver band; it was beautiful at least 4 karats.

"That's thought... thank you" I responded as I took in the beautiful piece of jewelry.

"You don't have to thank me for getting an engagement ring, you'll be my wife in just a month" He said as he wrapped his arm around my waist, my back tensed at his touch.

We walked down the corridor together, I couldn't help but wish it were Roman walking next to me. I missed him so much; I hope faith would bring us together one more time just to say goodbye.

The backyard was beautifully decorated with lights and hundreds of tables. It was a beautiful place for such an ugly announcement.

Damian and I entered and all eyes were on us, everyone dressed up in tuxedos and gowns.

My eyes immediately scanned the room when a couple approached us, a small girl and a tall man.

"Capo DeLuccio, Ms. Ivanov" They both bowed they're head at us.

"Anastasia, this Alessandro and Melissa" Damian explained to me, I simply nodded.

"It's a pleasure" I said to them ignoring Damian's explanation.

Many people continued on coming to greet us and introduce themselves. It was exhausting having to put on a smile for all of them. The only good thing was I had gotten rid of Damian's grip.

As I walked to grab a glass of champagne my eyes met with a familiar gaze. It was Bella, an old friend of mine; she was a big socialite in New York. What was she even doing here?

She suddenly came to me with open arm's "Oh my god Stasia! What are you doing here?" Oh god, I was at a lost of words. What could I even say?

"Hey Bells! Oh you know just.. mm you know whatever" I tried to brush her off.

She let a small laugh and continued "Have you seen the groom, he's so hot isn't he?" She said in a low tone "I heard his fiancée is some type of russian princess or some shit" She continued.

"Yeah, I heard" I replied as I downed my glass, not able to look at her.

She continued babbling about the latest gossip of the city, I just kept downing more glasses.

I felt a small tug at my shoulder, it was Damian. What did he want now?

I turned around to meet his dark eyes staring straight at me.
"Anastasia come with me, now" He demanded at me, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"Why? Im having fun, meet my friend Bella" I introduced them but Damian was staring at Bella with angry.

"Oh I know Bella quite well" Ugh could this night get over with.

"Good, now what do you need?" I questioned slurring around a bit.

"Fuck Bella you seriously got her drunk" He angrily said with a killer gaze directed at her.

Something was weird between those two. I couldn't bother my drunken mind to think about it think about it.

"Get the fuck out Isabella I am not playing anymore" He remarks after grabbing my arm and yanking me towards the stage.

As he raised his glass everyone turned their attention to Damian and I.

"I am happy to today here announce my engagement to my gorgeous fiancé Anastasia Ivanov" He said as he turned his gaze.

"To a marriage of happiness and love" He said as he raised his glass took a sip and before I knew it he wrapped his arm around me and planted an unexpected kiss.

I immediately pushed away with a sign of disgust written all over my face.

Oh lord, what would be the end of this madness? Oh Roman how I wished you'd be here with me.

"Don't ever touch me again" I whispered into his ear as I pushed his arm off my waist.

DAMIANO

This why I only like to deal with women in bed. She has the nerve to push me off her, a disgusted expression lingering on her face.

A disgusted look, directed at me.

Who the fuck did she think was? I am not to be disrespected by anyone. Especially not by my fiancé.

Then fucking Bella was here, how the fuck did she even get in here?

Bella and I had a brief story; when I used to live in London I met her and took her to bed a couple of times, she knew what I did so I put her under Omertà.

She sometimes spied in some clubs and maybe some other stuff.

Her only problem was I couldn't get her off of me, she was always around trying to seduce me I guess.

The night had taken a good start I walked down the hall with Anastasia, she is a complex individual.

She'll fold eventually.

"Congratulations Damiano" Said my brother.

"Thank you brother" I replied as I downed my cup of whiskey.

"Be careful, remember men like us can't love. You know it only brings... inconvenience" He told, I knew what he meant, he was right as well.

"Brother, Anastasia and I don't have to worry about love" I simply replied.

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Sorry for the delay, life has been crazy lately.

Thank you for reading,
Love Fera