Next DayI avoided my parents when I got home and mostly the next day. Honestly, my father was too busy with my mother to ask me anything about the party. Yet, the night is approaching quickly and I had a rather queasy feeling in my stomach but it could be from all those bloody drinks from the bar!
Mother and father managed to trap me in the kitchen to get some explaining from me.
"Mija, You've been talking to the Serpent? Do you know how dangerous this man is?" Sinister pressed as we sat at the large glass dining table.
"I only talk to him once at the party. I wouldn't be in this situation if you were just honest about who I was." I grumbled softly.
"Adrienne, I'm sorry. I love you so much and you know you are the last thing I'm ashamed of. Charmaine isn't blood so if a situation were to occur where my daughter's life is in danger I would want them to focus on Charmaine then you. Your life will always be my first choice."
"Why is she still here Petro? Our job of raising is done. She has an apartment, car, a somewhat of a job. She doesn't need to be here anymore." Mother questioned.
"She get's lonely so she comes by. Her family is in shambles. Her father has another 5 years to go and her mother has remarried to keep the family business running smooth. How am I suppose to turn her away with a life like that?"
"Simple, shut the door and lock it," I muttered. Wow, I guess the liquid courage is still in my system.
"MIJA! Remember who you're talking too! That attitude is not welcomed."
Mother slapped father's arm in annoyance before looking at me with a smile.
"Oh hush Petro. She has found her voice. I knew you had some of mama's sass deep inside honey! I'm so proud."
"So this is your doing? The dress, attitude, defying my every word....flirting with the enemy?! Do you love making my life a living hell or is it just a coincidence?"
"Wait, this right here is the important topic! Why are you still here mom?" The part was last night and it's 8 pm of the next day..." I questioned.
Instantly silence took over the house. I could hear squirrels running in the backyard better than I could hear an explanation from these two.
"Your father and I had some things to discussed. There is nothing to explain."
My mother couldn't see what I saw. From across the table, I saw my parents sitting side by side, hand in hand. They obviously practice what they were going to say to me or at least how to approach me like I was 13 years old again. They must have fought last night which probably resulted in an emotional breakdown and disgustingly after makeup sex. I was prepared for this moment for a long time. Their separation was always temporary in my eyes. They both can't live without each other for long.
"Mhmm, well although you two are very 'convincing', I'm not some sad divorce damaged teen who has been praying every night for my family to become one again. You're grown, it's your life."
I got up from the table to go back to my room but my father cleared his throat to catch my attention. He looked at my mother for a brief period before looking back at me. I didn't like the expression on his face.
"Adrienne, you cannot see Serpent anymore. I mean it. I...we can't have you being involved with someone like him and that's coming from a mafia leader. Trust me, honey, you'll just be another casualty in his reign to power."
I didn't like what father had to say but my head told me he was right. The Serpent is far too dangerous to be around. He is a walking target for violence. He has managed to piss off half the world in one day. I would be another girl in his long line of women. I would be a possession to him. I was no condition to deal with a life with Serpent.
"Okay, father I understand." I understood very well where he was coming from but something within couldn't promise to stay away from him.
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The next few days were silent at the estate. Mother has been traveling back and forth from her apartment to the house as part of their 'dating arrangement' between them. The whole ordeal is tedious and beyond stupid seeing as their already married with children but this has been the first in awhile that my parents have been happy.
I haven't heard from the Serpent since the party. Despite saying we will cross paths again shortly, he had no way of contacting me. I didn't give him my number or anything. My parents have done their best keeping all of our information private but Serpent is unfortunately powerful than my dad. If he wanted to find out how to find me at this exact moment, he can.
Yet, here I lay on a Thursday night waiting for a message from him. Strangely enough, I did receive a message but not from him. Gia, one of the daughters from father's party messaged me to come out tonight. I remember her from the other night. Her father is one of the more important members of the Mafia clan so she is kinda alpha dog. We hit it off that night of the party and we exchanged numbers. She and some of her other friends are having drinks at an infamous nightclub called Foundation Nightclub.
Hmm... sounds like fun.
Bruno drove me to the club after I got showered and changed into a black silk romper with a deep low neckline and red Stelido shoes. I've heard many elite socialites tend to be in this club so I had to dress to impress. Once I got inside, I spotted Gia and a few girls sitting in a large booth by the DJ table.
"OMG, you made it! Your dad let you out?" Gia screamed as I made my way towards the table.
"He's out doing business and Bruno is by the bar so everything is covered." Well, I hope everything is covered.
"Good! Here drink up. We are going to dance the night away!" Gia shoved a martini glass filled with a blue liquid into my hand and watched as I chugged down the drink. It wasn't as tasty as the cocktails from father's party but it would have to do.
It was barely 12 am when the girls and I headed to the dancefloor. By then the club was becoming packed and the dance floor became crowded. Gia and I kept getting separated from the crowd but it was okay, I was having fun dancing to the Latin music playing. I became so lost in the music that I didn't realize the audience I created. A small audience watched me as a dance, some cheered as I got more wild with the song. Soon a cute Italian guy took his chance and grasp my waist to pull me close to him. Feeling the martini kicking in, I swayed my hips on his waist and leaned my head back on his shoulder. He responded quickly. He followed my lead and whispered sweet Italian words into my ears as we danced.
"sei così allettante." "Il tuo corpo mi sta facendo impazzire." "Voglio farti mia"
(You are so tempting, you're body is driving me crazy, I want to make you mine.)
I began to moan as I felt his hands roam my body. He's teaing me, making me want more. Before I closed my eyes in sensation, a liquid glass shutter sound erupted from the crowd. Everyone scattered quickly to safety. I felt the Italian hunk pull me to the side of the dancefloor. My mouth dropped when I saw what happened.
Oh fuck me!
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Romansa"I'll let you go tonight, Amore, despite your lies. I've decided to stay in town for a while longer so I am...positive that we'll be together again. Goodnight, Adrienne." Suddenly he let me go. I wobbled a bit before regaining balance and walked awa...