Unpayed Matters

Four

In front of the apartment building stood a matte black Aston Martin Vantage. You turned to Daniel. "Is that yours?" A smile broke on his face and he nodded. "It is. When we are married it will be your as well. You will have everything you want from now on. You are my queen and you deserve to be treated like one." He opened the passenger door helping you into the seat so your dress could fit inside. He went to the other door and slid into the driver seat. "The one thing I really want is something I can't have back. My parents." Your comment made him sigh before he started the car.

The radio played softly in the background as he drove down the streets of Monte Carlo. The lights illuminated the City. It was so much brighter than what you were used to in Milton Keynes.You stopped in front of a big mansion near the harbor.

Daniel stepped out of the car and opened the door for you again. He held his hand out to get you out of his car because it was very difficult to get the beautiful dress out in one piece. "Why are you such a gentleman?" Your arm slid through his and your hand wrapped around his strong bizep. He side eyed you while you moved up the massive stairs leading up to the mansion. "Because I have to pretend you're my girlfriend. Not that I have something against it, but I know you don't like me very much. I want to make it as bearable as possible for you. We have to look happy together. If you're miserable, that won't work. You can't act like you are completely happy and content with a person."

He stopped at the middle of the stairs, now fully looking at you. "Are you ready, doll?" Heat pulsed through your body and your face and neck flushed in a rosy color. The nickname surprised you. One of his hands reached out to carress your flushed cheek. You nodded and smiled. His hand slid from your cheek down to your lower back as he guided you up the rest of the stairs into the mansion.

Two guards stood at the door, opening the door as they recognized Daniel. "Welcome Mr Ricciardo. Enjoy the evening with your lady." You blushed again. What was wrong with you today? Comments from men never made you flush. Daniel nodded to the guard "Thank you gentlemen" before going inside with you.

The inner room of the mansion was decorated with gold chandelier and candle holders. Even the walls shimmered in a light gold. Marble stairs with golden banister showed the way to the ballroom. People were gathered, all wearing suits and gown more expensive and beautiful than yours. Insecurity started to bubble up inside you. All those people were rich or very successful Mafia bosses. What could you be for them? You were just a woman raised by a normal family, OK not really normal but still.

Daniel seemed to notice your hesitation. "They will love you. Don't worry. And even if they don't, I'm their boss. They can't do anything against us." He took your hand and led you down to the other people. You stopped at two couples, the women, one of them pregnant, smiling at you while the men eyed you curiously.

"This is (Y/N), my beautiful girlfriend. And this my dear are Fernando Alonso with his wife Linda and Sebastian Vettel with his wife Hanna. They're two of my most loyal men and help take care of the business in Spain and Germany." You shook both men's hands but the women pulled you into a tight hug and squealed. "We have waited so long for Daniel to finally have a girlfriend! Come along, we will introduce you to the others." They pulled you away whilst you could only look back at Daniel for help, him laughing at the eagerness of the two wifes.

After two glasses of sparkling champagne and too many names to learn Linda and Hanna Sat you down in a corner to speak properly. Linda took another sip from her drink while Hanna stroked over her swollen belly. "So, how did you and Daniel meet? And how long have you been together?" Linda couldn't keep her mouth shut as she had been asking questions the whole evening, but never this one feared question. "We ran into each other at the beach two years ago. He must have liked me back then because he asked for my number and when I was back home I had a message of him asking me out on a date. And it kinda blossomed since there. I only found out about the Mafia thing half a year ago so yeah. Daniel told me that he just wanted to protect me and I'm very grateful for that." You inwardly cringed at your made up story, hoping that they would believe it. Sadly theu didn't.

"Darling, that is a whole ass lie and you know it. Tell us the truth. You can trust us." Hanna reached out for your hand and rubbed over your knuckles as a sign of comfort. You sighed and started to speak. "Well I-" "Ladies, would you excuse my girl for a minute? I would like to dance with her." Daniel interrupted just as you had the courage to actually tell the story. Linda and Hanna shared a look but nodded. "Of course." Daniel took your hand and pulled you gently to the dancefloor, where a slow song was playing.

You danced in silence until Daniel broke it. "Linda and Hanna seem to like you. I'm happy about that." You smiled up at him. "I like them too. They understand my situation with your business." The both you continued to talk about anything and everything until his steps became slower. He stepped away from you and got on one knee. And even though it was all an act and you didn't even like him, tears gathered in your eyes and your hands clasped over your mouth. He held a small speech but the blood rushing in your ears prevented you from hearing most of it, only the end burned into your brain like a hot iron. "I love you so much, my dear (Y/N). Will you marry me?"

He pulled a little box out of his pant pocket and opened it. Inside was a beautiful engagement ring. It must have cost a fortune so big was the diamond on it. Your throat got tight and you could only muster a nodd as he smiled brightly at you, slid the ring on your finger and stood up to press his lips on yours.

This kiss felt just like your first. Goosebumps rose on your skin as you felt the electricity of his touch run through your body. You pulled him closer by his neck and his arms wrapped around your waist to deepen the kiss. The alcohol in your veins stopped you from thinking about the consequences that would come tomorrow. Your just wanted to spend tonight with this wonderful man.

The crowd around you clapped as you two came back to reality. "Let's go celebrate doll." You drank one drink after another. Luckily Daniel brought one of his bodyguards with him that would drive you two home. The apartment was completely silent seeing as the staff was already sleeping. You turned to Daniel who was removing his suit jacket. He looked too sexy, your hormones and the alcohol you had consumed overtook your thoughts as you took long strikes to him and pulled him into a heated kiss. The kiss never seemed to stop as you slowly made your way to his bedroom, removing one clothing item after another.