The Gang Lords Florist

CH.20 Gala

Chapter 20 Gala

Gaby P.O.V.

I ended up taking my friends with me to go shopping to help me pick out the perfect dress for the event. I know that I took a huge chunk of their time that they could have been working but I needed them. We only took two hours and manage to find the perfect dress and accessories.

It was finally Saturday and I was getting ready for the gala.  I decided on pinning my curly hair to the side leaving only one shoulder exposed. I did a winged liner and mascara to enhance my green eyes, and my signature red lip. I went into the closet and put on my dress careful to not ruin my hair and makeup. I then slipped on my nude pumps. After I finish getting ready, I look my self over in the mirror. My friends were to best in helping pick out this dress. It was a champagne color satin long dress that loosely draped over my body still showing off my curves. The thin halter strap and my plump ass were the only things keeping this dress from falling off me. My back was completely exposed. I took a deep breath and headed out the closet finding Drake just outside fixing his bowtie. He was looking sexy as hell in that black tux. If I starred anymore, I would be drooling. I see him turn and look at me dropping his jaw checking me out from head to toe.

“Wow Gaby honey… you… look… Stunningly gorgeous.” He approaches me and wraps his arms around my waist bring my body flushed with his. “I am definitely going to have a tough time behaving with you looking this divine.” He whispered into my ear hearing the desire in his voice. His hand slowly grazing up and down my back. I felt my body quiver at his warm soft touch, my panties absorbing the wetness he was creating in between my thighs.  

“Well if you behave then you will definitely get rewarded after…” I say leaning into him giving him a soft kiss. He groans in the kiss clearly frustrated that we had to go.

“I am holding you to that. Now let’s go before I decide to just lock you up in this room.” He readjust himself and takes my hand to escorts me out. We reach the front of the house and just outside is a limo waiting for us. He helps my inside and follows right behind.

We come to the waterfront and see the red carpet and lighting from the gala. We exit the limo, Drake taking my hand, and we made our way down to the cruise ship. I was so excited to be here with Drake, I knew that this night was going to be another night to remember.

Drake P.O.V.

I held Gaby close to me as we made our way onto the ship and through to the main deck for the gala. I kept watching other men looking at my fiancé with lust in their eyes and all I wanted to do is put a bullet in their head. But I resisted since I promised Gaby that I would behave. It is not her fault that she is gorgeous and the dress she has on only make her more desirable. I just had to keep her close. I had at least three other men here pretending to be part of the staff to keep an extra eye out for her protection. If Santos was going to pull another stunt like he did at the bridal show he was going to have another thing coming. Besides we were on a ship heading out to sea with no exits.

“Remember love, stay close not matter what.” I whisper into Gaby’s ear. We found our table and decided to take a seat not before we grabbed champagne from a passing waiter.

“I will.” She said rolling her eyes. I know I was being a bit possessive and overprotective, but I just did not want to lose her again.

All seemed to be going well as we ate and danced. Instead of being bord and just following Gaby around as she networks, I found myself fascinated at how she composes herself and interacts with her fellow industry workers. You can see that Gaby was a well-known person and everyone was eager to meet her and converse with her. She was a remarkable woman and I was proud to call her mine.

Gaby turns to me nudging me to step aside, “you want to get some fresh air?” She asks me and I nod. I place my hand at small of her back and have her lead the way. We reach to the lower deck and I hear her take a deep breath.

“You ok beautiful?” I ask admiring the goddess in front of me. She turns to me and smiles.

“Yes, I was just getting a little tired talking to everyone. Plus, I wanted to have a few moments with you alone. I feel like I haven’t heard you talk in hours.” She giggling and I grin at her.

“Well I can’t help but admire this beautiful woman next to me, hearing her voice was like music to my ears.” I bring her closer to me griping her hips. I lean in to kiss her softly. We only break away after hearing someone clear their throat. We both turn to look at the person and freeze. My blood begins to boil seeing his smug face.  

“Sorry to ruin the moment, but I believe we have business to conduct.” Santo said with his sarcastic Latin accent.

“f**k off Santos.” I say pulling Gaby behind me as I reach for my gun under my jacket.

“tsk…tsk…tsk… I wouldn’t do that if I were you Cartellini.” Before he could finish about eight men surrounded us with guns at the ready. “Cartellini, you truly underestimated me. Now this is how its going to go. You both will come with me where I will bring you to an isolated location where we will all sit down and discuss my terms.”

“Do you expect us to swim because I am pretty sure that the cruise is not due back for another hour, and I am sure to rip a few throats out before then.” Gaby declare from behind me. Just then a boat appears big enough for the group.

“O Red, my beautiful love, you also underestimate me.” He places a hand across his chest faking a hurt expression.  “Now if you don’t mind get in.” I turn around and look down at Gaby and nod at her to follow them. I can see the confused look in her eyes wondering if I had a plan. I go grab her hand and help her aboard when Santos swoops in and takes over. I growl and almost lung at him for touching my girl. “No, no Cartellini, we shall have no of that… Men restrain him.” I get on board and I am immediately zip tied with my hands behind my back. One of the men punches me in the gut and another, punches me in the face. I hunch over and someone pushes for me to sit down.  

“Basterds!” I hear Gaby yell as she breaks from Santos grip and punches and kicks the two men that hurt me. That’s my girl, I thought to myself.  

“Red stop or I will kill him right here and throw his body into the water.” Santos yells as he and his men have their guns out aiming at her and me. I look up at her and see her eyes water, I know she feels defeated and must comply. “Restrain her too… hands and feet.” I see her fidget while they restrain her and force her to sit down. We both just maintain eye contact with each other sitting on opposite ends of the boat. Santos goes to sit right next to her wrapping his arm around her waist pulling her in closer to him and caressing her cheek with his hand. “She is quite the fierce rare beauty… isn’t she.” I see her tilt herself as far away as she can from his touch, but his embrace was to tight to flee and I could see the look of disgust in her expressions.

“Don’t touch me you pig.” She sternly says. Santos just shrugs and slaps her across the face.

“You will know your place woman.” He then grabs the back of her head by her hair and smashes his lips to hers.

“Don’t touch her! She is mine!” I yell and try to lung at him while his guys try to hold me down. Santos then breaks the kiss only to take out a knife and hold it around her throat forcing her to face me.

“Ahh no Cartellini…” He says calmly. “Sit back down or its her dead body in the water.” To make certain of his threat he presses the knife down hard enough to cut her and see a small amount of blood trickle down her neck. I hear her hiss and I sit back down. I needed to calm down to figure out what to do to get us out of this predicament. “Ok now that we are all settled let enjoy the remainder of the ride.

The boat speed through the water at high speed. It took us forty minutes to reach a huge yacht in the middle of the water. We all go to disembark as Santos take his dirty hands and carries Gaby bridal style onto the yacht. Gaby looks at me helplessly seeing her shiver at his embrace. His men begin to frisk me and take my guns away. He takes Gaby into what looks like a living room and sits her down on one of the armchairs. I am then lead in behind them being forced to sit in another armchair next to her. There were more men here and while some had guns pointed at the two of us, others broke our restraints and bound our hands and legs to the chairs.

In front of us was a glass coffee table with documents on top. Santos sat on the couch adjacent to us crossing his legs.

“I am pretty tired and have had a long day. So, the two of you spend these last hours together and know that tomorrow, not only will you two never see each other again, but I will be the gang lord of the entire west coast. Sleep well and see you in the morning.” He stands up walks over to Gaby and kisses her cheek while cupping her other cheek with his hand. “And I will definitely be dreaming of you tonight. Be prepared to share my bed very soon because you are mine now.” He takes his free hand and forces her engagement ring off her figure. He then walks over to me and tucks the ring into my jacket pocket. “She is not going to need this anymore Cartellini.” He pats my shoulder and walks away.  Four men are left in the room standing guard. I look over to Gaby and see a lone tear roll down her cheek. I felt so helpless at the moment, wishing that I could just hold her and tell her everything was going to be ok.

“Gaby my love, we are going to get through this together. I am sure that the guys are looking for us as we speak. Stay strong.” I encourage her.

“What are we going to do? He knows that we are each other’s only weakness. I can guarantee that those documents in front of us are contracts for territorial domain. And quite possible a marriage proposal. We need to find a way out of her.” She whispers.

“We will just sit tight and stay vigilant.” I say to her and she nods.

“Just in case though… Drake…I just want to let you know… I love you with all my heart.” I could see a flash of defeat in her eyes. She knows as well as I do that there is a possibility that we are not going to make it out of here alive.

“Don’t quit on us just yet Gaby… I love you more than anything and WHEN we get out of here, I am putting this ring back on your finger and marrying you. Now try to rest sweetie, we are going to have a rough day tomorrow and we need to save our strength.” She nods and gives me a small smile. I nod to her back and smile. We had to keep each other strong and fight through this. I see her head lull down and her eyes close. Once I was sure she was asleep I did the same. We both did not know what tomorrow would hold and we needed at least to have the energy to face it.