Book Two of the Queen Series. Read His Mafia Queen first.
It's Mari's senior year and she has big plans.
1. Try and come to terms with the loss of her brother.
2. Become Dance Team Captain over Rebecca.
3. Don't fall in love.
Seems pretty easy...
I crack an eye open and see Lottie and Jake standing at the end of my bed with huge grins on their faces. I let out a childlike groan and cover my face with my blanket. Suddenly the blanket is ripped off of me and I'm instantly cold and pissed. I jolt up and give the both of them my meanest glare. Lottie has a hold of my blanket with a mischievous grin while Jake looks quite terrified.
"Give it. The fuck. Back." I say menacingly with a pause in between. Her grin grows wider.
"No. We're going out, get up." She has a death wish. I glare harder at her and open my mouth to tell her to fuck off because Jionni has been keeping me up all night and I'm tired but she cuts me off.
"Come on Mariana! A new club just opened up called Viper and I heard it's amazing and you need a fun night out, so get that pretty little ass out of bed and ready for a night of drinking and hooking up with random men!" I glare at her and cross my arms contemplating her words. It does sound fun and I would kill for a drink. I huff and roll my eyes before standing up and stretching my arms above my head and arching my back, knowing that I'm only in tight boy shorts and a crop top in front of Jake. Jake groans and turns away from me.
"You have to warn me next time Mari! You're gonna give me a heart attack one of these days." Jake says complaining. I smirk knowing he damn well enjoyed it. Lottie laughs at his red cheeks and discomfort.
"Why don't you and your boner go wait downstairs Jake." Lottie says still laughing. Jake's cheeks get even more red and he storms out the door. Lottie cracks up and leans against my bed for support. I roll my eyes at her.
"That wasn't nice Lots." I say smirking.
"Ya but it was funny. He makes it to easy." She says with a sigh. I raise my arms up stretching my back again and yawning.
"I'm gonna hop in the shower will you pick me out an outfit please??" I ask Lottie sticking my bottom lip out. She rolls her eyes at me but agrees. I get in the shower and quickly wash my hair and body with my coconut shampoo and body soap. I shave everywhere and use my face scrub. When I feel fresh and clean I get out wrapping a towel around my body. I walk out and see Lottie and Jake standing in the doorway of my closet. They both turn to look at me. Jake's gaze lingers on my body a lot longer than Lottie's did. He takes a deep breath and let's it out slowly.
"I'm going back to the living room!" He shouts in a tight voice and walks out the door. I try to hide my red cheeks from Lottie by heading to my underwear drawer. I pullout some lacey black panties and a matching bra when Lottie yells at me.
"Don't put on a bra! The shirt I have picked you won't need one." She says. She steps in my closet and pulls out a small diamond top that outlines my boobs. I nod my head in approval at the shirt she's picked.
"Pair this with some high waisted black ripped skinnies and these heels." She says handing me the shoes. They're new and I haven't worn them yet but they are amazing! I fell in love with them and I had to have them.
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I get dressed in my shirt and jeans then I start in my hair and makeup. I keep my makeup simple just some blush, winged eyeliner, mascara, and nude lipstick. I loosely curl my hair making it wavy down my back. I head down stairs where Jake and Lots are waiting for me. I get to the last step and Jake is waiting for me. He smiles at me and checks me over. He does this a lot.
"You look incredible Mari. Absolutely beautiful." I blush at his words and feel butterflies flutter in my stomach. I step off the final step closing the gap between us. He's staring intensely into my eyes. I move just an inch closer putting my chest against his. His eyes wonder around my face finally landing on my lips. His hands go around my waist holding me tightly. I'm looking up at him because he's much taller than me. He slowly dips his head down closer to mine. Just a little bit further.
"Guys! Let's go!" Lottie yells from the kitchen. Me and Jake jump apart from each other. I look away blushing and he scratches the back of his head.
"Um.. We should go." I say and walk towards the front door.
"Mari you have a fake ID right?" Lottie asks. I laugh at her question. Me. A fake ID. She looks at me with confused look.
"Lots I'm a DeLuca. I don't need a fake ID, I get in anywhere I want." I say cocky. She holds up her hands in mock surrender.
"Ooo my bad. I forgot that the great Mariana DeLuca is a queen!" She says laughing. I send her a smirk and head to my car. . . . We arrive to the club and there's a huge line in the front. I don't wait in line I march my way up to the front while Jake and Lottie follow. I walk up to the bouncer and cross my arms waiting for him to open the ropes. He looks down at me and laughs.
"Get lost kid." He says. I raise my eyebrow at him. I reach in my purse pulling out my ID that still says I'm 17 but it also has my name on it obviously. I clear my throat at him. He turns to look at me and grabs my ID. He looks it over and his eyes widen when he realizes who I am.
"Uh. I'm so sorry Miss. DeLuca. Right this way." He says opening the velvet rope letting us in.
When we enter we head straight to the bar and grab some shots. We take about 5 shots each before Lottie drags us to the dance floor. I go between dancing on Jake to dancing on Lottie. We're all pretty tipsy and just having a good time. Some guy comes behind Lottie and starts dancing with her. I have my back on Jake dancing and grinding my hips with his. His hands are on my waist gripping me hard. I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck still dancing. The song comes to an end and the DJ's voice comes over the speakers.
"Alright alright! How's everybody doing!" Everyone cheers and claps. "Good! Now we have a little tradition here at Viper. Every week we have little twerk competition." Everyone in the crowd cheers again. "Alright so I need some volunteers!" Lots of people head up to the stage to compete.
"Mari you should do it!" Lottie slurs.
"What! No way!" I slur back. We're pretty drunk at this point.
"Come on it'll be fun! Go!"
"Ugh ok ok fine!" I walk, well stumble, up the steps to the stage and stand with the other people. Let's hope I don't embarrass myself.
