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OLIVIA'S POV:

"I think this was a bad idea"

I was sitting on Alejandro's bed, wearing a royal blue party dress, getting my hair and makeup done. Alejandro had booked them for me since he wanted to lighten the mood.

"Why?" he asked, putting on the jacket to complete his tuxedo. He turned to look at me and smiled as I felt my cheeks heating up. He walked over and kissed my lips before the MUA could apply lipstick.

"Don't overdo it" he told her "she has natural beauty"

I rolled my eyes at his comment but the ladies both went "awe" at the same time. Once he'd left the room they finished up and I looked at myself in the mirror.

"You good, honey?" asked one of the ladies. I turned to face her and nodded quickly, forcing a smile. I placed my hand on the doorknob and took a deep breath before walking out. I looked downstairs and saw masses of people coming in. Waiters and waitresses were mixed in between, holding trays full of either champagne or appetisers.

I saw Alejandro talking with Kairi, he looked annoyed about something but Kairi looked more level headed. I approached the stairs and saw multiple eyes starting to look in my direction. At first, my palms started to sweat with anxiety. But then Alejandro looked my way, his eyebrows raised as his cheeks turned red.

A sudden gush of confidence washed over me and I walked down stairs, my lips curving upwards as I kept my eyes on Alejandro.

"You're so beautiful" he said, pulling me into a kiss. I kissed him back, feeling everyone watching us, but it only provoked me even more. I pulled away and laughed when I saw the red lipstick on his mouth. I wiped it away as he placed his arms around my waist.

"Why are you here" groaned Kairi, coming over. I turned to see him with a glass of champagne in his hand and a frown on his face.

"What is up your ass, Kai?" I asked, reaching forward and taking the glass out of his hands.

"Don't you-" 

I placed the glass near my lips and took a sip, watching Kairi roll his eyes.

"Dare" he sighed, taking it back. Alejandro laughed and pulled me closer.

"I invited her, why is that such a big deal to you?"

"Mattia hates her" he said bluntly.

"She has a fucking name, it's Olivia" said Alejandro, shaking his head at Kairi. I patted his chest gently.

"Just leave it, babe" I said quietly. Alejandro looked the other way, an angry expression still on his face. I looked at him for a second, something else was definitely bothering him.

"What's wrong, Alé?" I asked, but he shook his head, looking around the place.

"Your ex is here" Kairi said, turning to walk away quickly. I watched Kairi blend in with the crowd as my eyes grew wide. I looked back at Alejandro who buried his face in his hands.

"What did he say?" I asked, looking around at all the people. A sick feeling set in me, knowing Mar could be watching us right now.

"Mar managed to get in with a few of his soldiers"

"What?" I said, almost yelling. I turned to the stairs but Alejandro held my wrist quickly, pulling me back.

"Olivia please, I swear none of us knew he'd do this, but he won't touch you if you stay with me"

"I can't fucking be here right now" I said, making my way back up the stairs. I ran into the first room I saw and closed the door behind me, locking it.

I leaned my head against the door and closed my eyes for a second before someone knocked.

"I'm busy" I said, but they kept knocking. I sighed in annoyance and opened the door. I only managed to get a glimpse of Mar, standing behind the soldier who shoved me backwards onto the floor.

"No" I whispered, my eyes immediately filling with tears as they walked in and closed the door.

"Fancy seeing you here" said Mar, pulling a knife out of his suit jacket. It had a red handle and I immediately recognised it from the masquerade party.

"Get the fuck away from me" I said, kicking his shin with my heel as he came close to me. His face turned red as he cursed under his breath.

A soldier hit me over the head with his gun, making me see stars. I had to close my eyes to try and ease the pain.

"Why are you acting different?" said Mar, coming forward and wrapping his hands around my throat.

"Mar, please" I gasped, trying to pull his hands off me, but that only made him apply more pressure. I felt my eyes slowly beginning to shut when he'd finally let go. I didn't have any energy in me to fight back. I felt someone putting a cloth over my mouth and nose, causing me to fully black out. But despite my eyes being shut, I could still make out what Mar was saying.

"Let's take her home"