Married to the enemy's son

Chapter 9

Alyssia's POV

Samira burst into the dressing room clapping her hands.

" Hey girls, I have a special announcement to make"

We all turned to her curiously. " Starting today, some of you here will be our VIP dancers and strippers." She announced, erupting squeals and whispers from the girls.

"I bet I'll be one of them" Krissy, the redheaded girl whispered excitedly.

"And you of course will be led by our hottest girl, Jenner." She announced.

"Jenner," She called and Jenner stepped forward with a mixture of confidence and humility on her face.

She called out a few more names.

"Krissy, Alyssia.." She finally called mine, making my heart skip a beat.

"That's not possible Samira, Alyssia's a new girl" one of them I remembered her name to be Cora objected.

" Unfortunately you don't have a say, orders are directly from Godfather. You can go challenge him if you want."

I felt a shiver rush down my spine as I slowly stepped forward to the others.

"Chloe and Amara please join them. So girls you're not to perform with the rest of the girls in the club anymore. You're now VIPs for VIP clients, understood?" She ordered and we all replied. After which she left.

"Cora just calm down okay?" Jenner said when she could see Cora boiling in anger.

"Oh shut up Jenner. That you're tagged the hottest girl doesn't put you in charge here okay? " She said with sarcasm and bitterness.

"And you Alyssia" She continued, "I hope you're prepared for what you've started" She said and pushed me out of the way and she left grumpily.

Started? I asked myself. I didn't start anything and I wasn't up for any drama. Oh God, what have I done wrong?

"Don't listen to her, Cora's always like that" Jenner assured me and I just nodded.

"Can I ask you something?" I finally voiced out.

"Of course, anything." Jenner replied.

"Being VIPs, what does it actually mean?" I asked nervously.

She smiled. "Being VIPs doesn't make much difference, Alyssia. You know after our performance at the club, we could get picked by any random guy for s*x and pleasure.... But this time around we wouldn't have to perform at the club to be picked" She explained, with mixed emotions on her face.

"Isn't it better?" I asked.

"It may sound better, but trust me it isn't. What's the difference when you still don't know who you're gonna give your body to. And funny enough you could be enslaved to just one client." She said with an eye roll.

I didn't know why, but somehow I quite liked the sound of it. It was better to dance privately to VIPs than in that goddamn club.

Few minutes later Samira walked in.

"Jenner, Alyssia follow me. You've been summoned." My heart flew by the mere mention of my name. We both stood and walked behind her as we left the room.

"Guess who the client is?" Samira gushed on our way out.

"It's the underboss. Godfather's hot son." She said with a lot of excitement.

"Godfather has a son?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Of course honey. A hot one at that." The excitement was clear on Jenner's face as much as she tried to hide it.

We arrived at the door and Samira knocked carefully before entering. She returned a few minutes later, a sly smile on her face.

"Alyssia, you're the one he wants. But Jenner, he asked to see you both." She said, Jenner smiled and I felt a pang of nervousness.

Jenner knocked slightly on the door before pushing it open and nudging me to go in after her.

The room had a mixed scent of cigarette smoke and strong perfume. My pupils dilated as I tried adjusting to the darkness in the room.

"Jenner....." He finally called out, pulling my attention to the window side where he stood.

"Turn on the lights" He ordered and the next second the lights came on. He faced the window, thereby backing us. But I could tell he had a really similar aura with his father.

Jenner greeted, and I followed suit.

As he turned and faced us, I could swear my breath ceased. It was more like I was standing before a demigod.

He was putting on just a black singlet and held his cigar in one hand. His well toned abs hugging it tightly. His tattooed arms made it hard to look away. His biceps and triceps flexed as he took his drink. His looks were killing. His dark hair, piercing brown eyes and even his lips all attracted me. I swallowed a lump in my throat. That was when I noticed I was neither breathing nor paying attention to what they were saying.

"Boss, she's Alyssia. The girl you asked me about the last time" Jenner introduced. He looked up at me and took slow strides towards me making my breath hitch in my throat. His strong cologne hit my olfactory.

"Alyssia." He called out after her. I could perceive his alcoholic breath on my face.

"I must confess, she's beautiful" He said as he walked back to the window for his glass. He took a sip from it and walked back to me. Slowly he stood behind me. I froze when I felt his breath on my neck. "Alyssia...." He called on my neck. His hand rested on my waist. Slowly, he traced it to my tummy and I felt his finger on my navel. I didn't know if I was breathing but I knew I wasn't conscious of my environment. It was more like he was torturing me.

"Let's get down to business" He said and I was nervous until I saw Jenner sit after him. I was surprised. What other business did we have that they had to sit to discuss?

"Boss, I overheard Godfather discussing with some men about Alyssia. I didn't really understand what they meant but I know it wasn't something good." She said, making me look at her surprisingly.

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"Godfather has a very different motive for bringing Alyssia here boss. It's not just to join us as one of his strippers but for something totally different."She explained further. I just watched her surprisingly.

"Why are you telling me this and why do you think I'd believe you?" He asked with uncertainty in his voice. Jenner took a deep breath.

"Boss, I have a really pure intention towards Alyssia and I've always wished there was a way I could be of help to her." She started. She stretched her hand and slowly touched his hand.

"Don......" She called. "You remember once you told me how you regret everything you've done for and with your father and you told me you wished you could rectify your mistakes..... This could be your chance. I know you can help her. Please." She continued, more like she was trying to convince him.

He stood and walked towards the window. He dumped his cigarette butt and lit another one.

"I need time, Jenner. It isn't as simple as you see and think it is. I need time." He said.

"Of course boss. I'm not rushing you into anything, but I wish you wouldn't take much time. Godfather already has plans in motion." She said as she stood. I stood with her but then she gestured to me to sit back.

"Stay here with him, Alyssia," She whispered.

"I'll leave now, boss" She said and with that she turned and headed out.

The next few minutes was silent as we both had nothing to say.

"Marry me....." He said all of a sudden, shocking the wits out of me.

"Huh?....." I stuttered.

"You heard me right. Let's get married " He repeated this time coming closer to me while I stepped back resting my back on the wall behind.

"I.......you.........we....." I stammered. I could feel goosebumps cover up my whole body.

"I will save you" These few words lit a spark in my eyes and I looked up at him surprisingly.

"I can help you escape from godfather's clutches .....you'd be free from him" He said further.

"Really?" I asked nervously.

"Yes......but you have to accept my condition" He said, using his hand to stroke my cheek.

"Let's get married, Alyssia" He further stated leaving me dumbfounded.