THE BILLIONAIRE'S STRIPPER BRIDE

CH 5

The last time Aria felt this ashamed was when she couldn't even tell her aunt who impregnated her, when she couldn't even recur the face of the man she lost her virginity too, this shame was even a whole lot worse, it was raw and bitter. Her small apartment immediately felt smaller and the bathroom floor she sat on was as cold as ice, she couldn't believe James could go that far for his own personal gain, what's it with total strangers that make her body betray her? Was the drug that potent or was she truly shameless.

She could still feel a dull pain in her p***y - a sharp reminder that what happened was real, she wasn't dreaming. A man that looks like a Greek god had f****d her with his fingers and she had moaned shamelessly.

"Mom? Are you in there?". Aiden's asked trying to open the bathroom door.

She couldn't face her son, not like this. she looked totally wrecked and if the grumpy nanny had accepted to let him stay with her a bit longer, she wouldn't have picked him up till she got back to herself.

"I'm fine darling, go back to bed". She replied.

"Are you crying? Your voice sounds weird". He said, forcibly trying to open the door.

"Mummy open the door".

"Aiden go back to bed you have school tomorrow, I'm fine".

"It's already tomorrow". He pointed out.

"Already tommorow? Aiden what do you - " she stopped speaking when realization hit her, it was already 7am in the morning and Aiden will definitely be late for school because of her again, and even worse, she might also lose the job at the hardware store this time.

She got up abruptly, almost slipping and hurriedly opened the door, thankfully Aiden was a smart kid, he had already laid out everything he needed for school and was now studying her as she was frantically searching for things she could make an instant breakfast with.

"I already had oats and milk". Aiden said. She sighed in relieve.

"Are you sure you're okay with that? ".

"Yes mum".

"Wait- you didn't even brush first but I'll let that slide today, now go brush your teeth". She said firmly, activating the mom mode.

A couple of minutes later, they were both ready. They didn't even make it to the door when a hard pounding rattled the worn out door frame.

Aria signalled Aiden to go to the kitchen, she cautiously opened the door to find three huge men and an arrogant looking lady crowding the narrow hallway.

The three men wore expensive suits, and they were all built like brick walls, but it was the woman's look that gave her chills, she looked like the villian in every Disney movie.

"Aria?". The woman asked, her voice full of spite.

"Who are you? I'm late for work". Aria said, looking around nervously.

"I'm Patricia, I believe you gave my boss an awesome performance last night, and he wants you to work for the Phoenix".

"The Phoenix? You mean the new club?".

"Yes". She answered, glaring at her. Aria was utterly confused, why would the owner of a place like that be looking for her and she didn't perform for anyone except - the jerk!. Anger surged through her in split seconds, the words' $50 did the trick' resounding in her head.

"Go tell your boss that I'm not going to work for his club, I have a job". She hissed.

" The hardware store? They hired someone new today and you already sent your resignation letter".

"I didn't send a resignation letter". She said, panic setting in.

"You did". Patricia said, and flipped a document she was holding. "At about 6am this morning, here, take a look". She shoved the document into Aria's hand and with trembling fingers Aria flipped through it and surely they was a resignation letter with her signature on it.

"What's the meaning of this? I can sue you for this, how on Earth did you even get my signature?". She asked.

"My boss gets whatever he wants. Now you can either sign this other documents and come with me, or continue living this miserable life".

"Well then, tell your boss to - ". She walked closer to her and whispered her ear. "To go f**k himself".

Outraged, Patricia raised her hand to slap her but it was immediately held by a firm grip. When she turned she was met with alexandrov's furious glare. Patricia's eyes were instantly brimming with tears.

"I'm sorry sir, she was saying awful things about you sir".

He let go of her hand. "Leave". He said curtly, and she hurriedly scampered off. The other men bowed and walked out. Suddenly the air tensed and she wished the men will come back instead, all three of them were nothing compared to the man standing before her, he exuded an arrogant self confidence that was overwhelming and dangerous.

"Aria". The name came out like a whisper and a moan, she sighed inwardly.

"What do you want from me".

"I want to make amends, I don't spike drinks, the maggot probably thought he was doing me a favor".

"You're no different from him, you just had me resign at my job without my consent and now you want me to work for you, you probably want the same thing. You are all the same bunch of greedy animals".

He stepped closer, forcing her to lean back, his eyes burning with rage.

"First, don't ever put me in the same sentence with that worm, and secondly, I'm giving you a chance to afford a better life for your son. You can choose to keep him in this toxic environment for years to come, and have him bullied by neighbors and your low paid nannies, or you can move to a better part of the city, get a good nanny, proper medication and the life he deserves, the choice is yours". He stated, going lower than he had initially intended to.