Chapter 1: A Night To Remember
Melissa left the tailor’s office, then stood by the roadside for a while, but no taxi was forthcoming. She then decided to walk down to the nearest bus station. She waited for a while, still no taxi. Her phone began to ring.
“Hello, mum.”
“Melissa, it's almost 8pm. You're not yet back. Where are you?”
“I'm by the bus station. I'm finding it difficult to get a taxi. But I'll be home soon, okay?”
“Alright baby. Please be safe out there. It's already getting late.”
“I will Mum, bye.”
Melissa was getting frustrated over the lack of taxis. She decided to take a walk to a nearby street, hoping to find one on the way.
Suddenly, A black car pulled over, two built men in black stepped out, walking towards Melissa. Melissa felt something was odd, she turned around to see if someone was following her.
She saw a man in black suit. He really looked scary. Melissa knew that she didn't need to be told twice to run. She took on her heels without looking back, causing her to accidentally drop her bag.
Melissa turned back to see if she could quickly retrieve her bag and continue her escape, but the man was too fast. In a swift and sudden move, he grabbed her arm with an iron grip. Melissa opened her mouth to scream, but before any sound could escape, the man clamped a white cloth over her mouth and nose. A sweet, pungent scent enveloped her, making her feel nauseous and disoriented. The tall buildings around her began to spin in a dizzying whirlwind, and then everything went blank.
“Capo, we have her.” One of the men, Theo said to Luca.
“You're sure she's the one that fits into the description?” Luca questioned.
“Yes, capo. You can come check to see for yourself.”
“No, there's no need. If you say she's the one, then I believe you can't be stupid to make such a mistake.”
“I can never fail you Capo. She's the one.” Theo replied.
“Good. Inject her with Alexia, then put her on a blindfold. I got something in mind for Damian.” Luca said with an evil laugh.
“Capo, you sent for me.” Damian says.
“Oh, Damian. You gave me a surprise when you delivered my assignment in less than 12 hours. I kept thinking, Is this how bad you want to leave the Bratva?” Luca questioned.
“Capo, I'd be honored if you grant me the opportunity to finally back out.” Damian replied.
“Hmm, well let's have a drink to celebrate. Shall we?”
Damian looked at Luca with suspicion. He's known Luca all his life and one thing about Luca is that he never accepts defeat easily.
“Come on, boy. It's a good thing to celebrate that my shipments can easily come to California without Carmine’s interference. Don't you think so?” Luca asked rhetorically.
“Hmm,” Damian gave a nod.
“Bring on the drinks boys,” Luca said to his men.
Damian felt at ease. He was hopeful that Luca would let him go. They all drank and invited their escorts.
Luca gave Theo a nod and Theo nodded back. While Damian was busy talking to one other guy, Jeff, Theo spiked Damian's drink. Damian continued his conversation with Jeff as he gulped down the whole beer he was drinking at once.
Time passed by and the other men were busy dancing and having all sorts of fun with their escorts. Damian's vision became blurry. He couldn't understand what he was feeling, like he couldn't control himself.
Luca, noticing Damian's reaction, walked towards him. “Damian, my boy, for your loyalty. I have a gift for you in one of the rooms.”
He gave an evil laugh once more. “Theo!” Theo nodded as he helped Damian make his way to the room they kept Melissa.
Damian walked in, staggering. His vision was really blurred. He saw a woman placed on the bed, her eyes covered. She was touching herself. Damian felt rock hard. He wasn't in control of himself anymore. All he wanted at that point was to let loose. He couldn't understand the burning desire he felt to have himself in a woman.
He unbuckled his belt, then stopped halfway, looking disoriented. He stumbled towards Melissa, who was still in distress. The room seemed to be spinning around him, and he fell to the ground. He tried to crawl towards the bed, reaching out to gently grasp Melissa's hand.
“P.. please, help me. I..I can't stop,” Melissa says, breathlessly.
“Shh, I'm here.” Damian whispered, his eyes almost shutting down.
Damian held Melissa's hand, then gently placed a soft kiss on her finger, his emotions overwhelming him. He couldn't think clearly, and his actions were driven by a force beyond his control. Melissa was equally lost, what her body wanted was pleasure. They were both trapped in a moment of intense vulnerability, their bodies and minds disconnected from their rational selves.
Damian and Melissa became one that night. Both, under the influence of a drug, Alexia. It was a night that would forever remain in their memories, a night that neither of them would have chosen if they were in their right minds.
Luca called out to Theo, “Go check on them.”
Theo unlocked the door and found Damian already asleep and Melissa by his side.
“They must've been exhausted. 1 hour is long enough to get it done,’’ he thought.
Theo reported back to Luca.
“Good, now I need to come take the pictures myself and send them to her father. Hahaha.” Luca said.
Luca walked into the room where Damian and Melissa were. He walked towards Melissa, then removed the cloth covering her eyes. He squinted his eyes, then turned to Theo, “Who the hell is this?!” He shouted with outrage.