Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Valentino
I opened the door to my dad's office as I walked in.
" What do you want?"
" It's high time you give me an heir. You are twenty four and the most feared mafia don worldwide do you want to end the family name and fame with you?" My father said as he looked at me.
" To hell with that. I'm never getting married, not after what you did to mum in your so-called marriage." I replied angrily
" Keep the bullshit to yourself. I give you less than a week to get a girl." He said
" I am not getting married and love doesn't exist In my world. I replied
" You've got less than a week and that's final." He said as he slammed his fist on his table.
I murmured a yes and walked out.
I have to do anything he says and that's what pains me the most.
I was around the corridor when one of my men called me.
" What is the problem?" I replied harshly
" We've caught him" he said
" It's about time " I said as he led the way to the torture room in the basement.
I walked in to see a man who looked to be in his late forties tied to a chair. He looks completely drunk and wasted.
" You bastard, where is my five thousand euros?" I said in a menacing tone.
" Where am I ?" He replied
" Answer my question or do you want me to f*****g shoot you in-between your eyes?" I said angrily
" I'll pay you back. I promise" he said
" That's over you don't have my money you get to die." I replied
"Wait, I have a daughter I can give her to you" he said
"He's not lying boss," one of my men said.
" So you agree to use her to pay your debt? I asked
" She's not important to me so yes" he replied
I felt disgusted with him so I threw him a punch on his cheek. How can he belittle his child like that, he reminds me of my father.
" Bring her to me in the next one hour or you face your death" I said
I left the room disgusted with myself for agreeing to get married. I wasn't marrying for love, I reminded myself.
Alexia
I woke up to the rays of the sun kissing my face. It felt like any other morning. I took my bath and got dressed. I wore a white tank top and black shorts. I used makeup to conceal the many injuries I had on my face. I looked at my wrist and noticed it had stopped bleeding.
Ever since my mother died at the age of three my dad started beating me up. He would come home late at night drunk and when I try to help him he beats me up. I had to do three jobs so I can pay for rent and school fees because my dad doesn't do anything. I keep wondering why I haven't left the house considering the fact I'm an adult. My kindness is my weakness.
I went downstairs to see my father on the couch. His face was filled with blood and he was clearly wasted.
" What happened dad?" I said as I rushed to help him.
He grabbed my hands and stood up.
" Where are we going?" I asked
" Shut up and follow me "he replied
"You're hurting me. Please release your hold on my hand dad." I pleaded
He didn't reply but kept dragging me. We walked for about twenty minutes and a huge mansion came into view.
I saw a man walk to us. He had long brown hair and green eyes.
" Valentino is waiting in his father's office" he said as he led us there
"What does my father need with me here?" I asked myself
I walked in the now opened door and saw a young man sitting with an elderly man about dad's age too.
The young man had curly black hair and ocean blue eyes. He definitely gave off the Italian vibe with an olive toned body. I looked at the man and realised he was the older version of the young man.
" This is my fiancee we are getting married next month" the younger one said pointing at me to the older man
"Me?" I asked in shock
" Who the f**k are you? and I'm not getting married to anyone. I don't even know you." I said in annoyance
" Ask your father about that." He said as he took me out of the office. My father followed slowly behind.
" I kept the end of the deal. Keep her and let me go." He said
" I've just been sold." I said to myself
" You may leave, " the young man said.
He took me into a room.
" You are not to leave this room till I get back." He said as he left.
I was filled with range. I ran out the door to catch my father leaving.
I ran to him and pushed him.
" You made my life a living hell and now you sold me. What did I ever do to you? I cried as I kept hitting his chest.
He slapped me across my cheek as he pushed me to the floor.
" You killed your mother" was all he said
I felt an overwhelming presence as I looked back. The young man walked up to my dad and slapped him
" Don't you lay a hand on my wife" he said and kicked him
" Leave now or you'll be sorry" he said and my dad ran out.
" It's ok, protect you. You won't be hurt again " he said to me
He walked me to his room as I cried on his chest.
" I'm Alexia … Alexa Avril" I managed to say
" Valentino Lorenzo" he replied
" Are we really getting married?" I asked
" Yes. I need an heir " he added
" You need a baby? We aren't married now, we are talking about babies? " I said in shock.
" Who are you? And why is your house so grand? Are you a billionaire?" I fired questions at him
" I'm your husband. The greatest and most feared mafia lord " he said with a smirk.