CHAPTER 1
Character's description
Violet Divit
23 years old, fashion designer
She lost her parents in a car crash 4 years back.
Has two best friends Maria and Nick.
Maria claire
23 years old, interior designer
Childhood best friend of violet.
Nick Taylor
24 years old, Computer Hacker
Bestfriend of Violet since highschool
Damien Andres Lorenzo
28 years old, Mafia king
He is the cold, ruthless devil who shows no mercy to kill people who try to f**k with him or his family. He loves his family more than his life.
Has two younger brothers and a baby sister.
Markian Alex Wilson
27 years old, Right hand and best friend of Damien
Daniel Lorenzo
2y6 years old, left hand and younger brother of Damien and Daniel.
Rex Lorenzo
24 years old, Arm specialist
The younger brother of Damien and Daniel.
Eleanor Lorenzo,23 years old
She's an animal lover.
The baby sister of her three overprotective brothers.
They are her world. She works in an organization.
Violet's Pov:
The alarm started beeping! Without opening my eyes, I searched the alarm clock with my left hand on the bedside table and turned it off, and went back to my la....land.
Maria(ria):' wakeup! wakeup sleepyhead!'
I was in my dreamland when I hear screaming from far behind. I heard my bedroom door open and then in no time someone was pulling my blanket.
Violet(vi):' Aaaaaaaaa......'
I screamed loudly and finally opened my eyes to see the traitor who dared to wake me up from my dreamland. And there she was giggling like a teenager with coffee in her hand. I am not an early riser like Ria and since I worked till late at night yesterday it made me worse. I was annoyed as hell. I am not someone to mess with when I am asleep. But since she loves to annoy the hell out of me, she woke me up.
Violet(vi): 'f*****g b***h!'I yelled.
Maria(ria): (rolling her eyes) 'Good morning to you too'
Violet(vi): 'Lemme sleep! Go away.'
Maria(ria): 'Get up b***h!You are going to be late for your meeting. It's already 10.
I turned my head towards the clock and saw it was already 10. My big brown eyes widened as if it's gonna pop out of the socket. And now I was fully awake.
Violet(vi): 'oh f**k!'
I shouted. Ria tried to cover her ear with only one hand as coffee was on her other hand. I jumped out of bed and heard her laughing behind me. I went to the bathroom and heard her saying.
Maria(ria): 'Get ready fast. Breakfast is ready.'
Violet(vi)'okay' I yelled back.
I did my daily routine and took a quick shower. When I came out of the bathroom in my black bathing robe, Ria was nowhere to be seen in my bedroom. I went to my closet and picked up a pink jumpsuit with matching heels. The outfit was classy & professional. It was perfect for the meeting. I love dressing since it's in my job to dress perfectly. I wore my clothes quickly and did my makeup minimal and blow-dried my hair. I looked into the mirror impressively.
I have brown hair which matches my eye color. I have my mom's eyes. She was a gorgeous, compassionate, and brave woman. I didn't realize that I was crying till few drops of tears rolled down my cheeks. I miss my parents every single f*****g day. It feels like it was just yesterday when I was trying to convince my mom to let me do a part-time job.
Flashback
I was having dinner with my parents at their favorite restaurant 'Marina del Rey'.It is an Italian restaurant and their service is outstanding.
Today we came for a family dinner cause I moved to Santa Monica for my higher studies last year. I rarely visited them and tomorrow I will be going back to my college dorm, So here we are to spend quality time.
I told my parents that I want to do a part-time job so I could afford it by myself. I want to be independent. Moreover, I am not a kid anymore. I am already 19. But Mom is a stubborn woman who didn't agree with me because she thinks I'm still her little 4 years old baby girl who can't manage to work outside on her own. So, here I am still trying to convince her.
Rose Divit: 'Honey, you don't have to work. It'll only exhaust you more. You are already too caught up with your studies.'
Violet(vi):' Ma, please! I don't want to depend on you guys anymore. I am an adult now.'', I said in a soft voice looking at my dad with puppy eyes to help me.
Robert Divit: 'Babe, she's our strong daughter. There's nothing that she can't handle. Do not worry.' He said looking at mom.
(Hah! My puppy face always works on him. And here it goes, I smile widely.)
Rose: 'But.......'
Robert:'No buts babe.' And he pecked on her lips.
I couldn't help but smile at them adoringly. They are an example of a perfect couple. They both love each other unconditionally. I always wish to get a man who loves me as much as my dad loves my mom. It always brings a smile to my face watching them all lovey-dovey. They both were looking into each other's eyes. I cleared my throat to get their attention back. Mom blushed and looked away.
Violet(vi): 'so it's final I am going to start working' I speak smiling cheekily.
Rose:'Who said I agree to that?' She raised her eyebrow.
Violet:'Huh? I thought you agreed with dad.
Rose:'I never said you can work.'
(I frowned. Mom started chuckling and soon dad joined her too. I looked at them confusingly.)
Rose:'Hahahha okay! But you have to promise me you'll quit your restaurant job if it gets too much for you.
Violet(vi): I smiled widely and said, 'I promise, mom'
Rose: 'You look beautiful when you smile. I don't want to see you frowning again.'
(I smiled brightly showing my perfect white tooth set.)
Present Time
More fresh tears welled up in my eyes. I miss them every single f*****g day. Ria and Nick were there for me to overcome this nightmare but I never overcame it. They think I'm over it so I didn't tell them that the memory of a horrible night which turned my entire world upside down still haunts me. And I'm not intending to tell them this either. I don't want them to worry about me. I feel my wounds are still as fresh as it was four years earlier.
I wiped my tears and looked into the mirror. I am 5'5 which I think is a good height and have curves at the right places.
I took my handbag and files and headed towards the kitchen.
Maria(ria): 'Breakfast is on kitchen counter table.'
Ria yelled from the living room. It is Sunday today but I have an important meeting with one of my old clients, Miss. claire for her wedding gown. I own a clothing store white queen' where most of the outfits are my designs.
Violet(vi):' Thanks, babe.'
I walked into the kitchen and there was my breakfast. Did I tell you that I can't cook at all? I tried to cook once but I almost burnt my apartment. I am a big foodie. I made my coffee and started eating my breakfast.
Violet(vi):' Mmmhhh....'
I moaned. Ria is fabulous at cooking whereas I am horrible. After a while, she came into the kitchen wearing a white crop top and black pants with white sneakers and socks. She tied her hair in a messy bun and was carrying a black bag. She was looking stunning as always in her casual outfit.
Violet(vi): 'Mmhh... It's delicious. Thanks bitch.You're the best. (smiled widely)
Maria(ria): 'Yeah I know. You can't save your f*****g ass without me.'(she winked at me)
Violet(vi): 'whatever(I rolled my eyes.)
But yes she was right. I can save my ass with poor cooking skills of mine or you can say zero cooking skills of mine.
Maria(ria):' I'm heading towards my cousin's house. see ya in the evening.'
Violet(vi): 'Bye.'
With that, she left. Now, I was all alone at home eating my breakfast. And as I was about to take another sip of my coffee, my phone started ringing.
Violet(vi):' Ughhh....who tf is calling me now? I can't even eat in peace.'
I groaned. I took out my phone from my my my my my handbag and saw it was from Nick. He was my best friend since high school. He was always there for me when I need him. Nick and Ria are like my family and I love both of them.
Oh no!No! I don't love Nick in that way. We are best friends and nothing more. He's interested in men. It's not like we both didn't try anything but he was into men. Don't take me wrong he didn't know that he was into men when we kissed.
Our bond was so strong that we both gave it a try to see where our friendship goes. But that kiss changed his perspective and he realized he is gay.
He's a 6'2, well-built, good-looking man w, with hazel eyes, and black hair. We kissed when we were in school but it didn't feel right not because it was bad. Tbh, it was an amazing kid and did I realize that motherfucker is an excellent kisser and I didn't regret even a bit sharing my first kiss with him. Yes, it was my first kiss. He was my senior back at high school.
Violet(vi): 'Hey Nicky! (in a cheerful voice.)
Nick:'ugh!Don't call me with that name, woman. (He tried to say angrily but miserably.)
I could imagine him trying to control his smile. I gave him this nickname and he doesn't like this name but doesn't mind when I call him. But since I love to annoy the f**k out of him, I always call Nicky.
Violet(vi): 'tsk tsk. ...not gonna happen.'(I giggled)So what's up?
Nick:'All good. Do you remember tonight's plan ?'
Violet(vi): 'Huh!What plan?'
Nick:'Yup...as excepted. To go to the club tonight, love.
Violet(vi):' oopsie! sorry. I totally about this.
I was so caught in my work that it slipped away from my mind. I don't like clubs but I promised him and Ria. So I guess I have a choice left.
Nick:'You're coming with us tonight. I DON'T WANT ANY EXCUSES.'
He screamed that I had to put my phone away from my ear.
Violet(vi): 'Geez! stop screaming or else my ears gonna start bleeding.
Nick:'Did you hear me, vi?'
Violet(vi): 'Yes, I heard you. ok fine. I'll come with you guys.
Yayyyyyyy!He screamed so loudly on phone as the if he won some kind of trophy. I saw his time on my wristwatch and it was 11.
Violet(vi):' umm. Nicky, I gotta go. I'm getting late. Bye, love ya.
Nick:'Love ya too. see ya tonight.'
And we hung up. I stuffed my mouth with french toast & took my handbag, files, and car key, and headed towards the main door. I locked the door & went to the parking lot. I saw my baby parked there proudly. It was gifted by my parents on my 18th birthday memories flooded back again but I gathered myself and hopped in the car.
Violet(vi): 'Don't be a crybaby, vi. Don't cry. You're strong.
I kept chanting as if my life depends on it composed myself and started the engine and drove to my destination 'Albatros Restaurant' where I have a lunch meeting with Miss. Claire.
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I'm glad that my meeting with Ms.claire went well. She loved one of my designs of wedding gowns. I asked her to come to my boutique tomorrow so that we'll get measurements & make the wedding gown for her big day.
I came back home by 6 & rested for a while. Then I took shower & now here I'm picking dresses for me & Ria from my closet for clubbing.
Maria/Ria: 'Babe, we gotta look sexy tonight.'
Violet/vi: 'You always look sexy.
Are you deaf? I said 'we'.It means you'll also have to dress sexy. Who knows some hot guys might catch your attention & you might end up losing your v-card tonight.'(* winks at her)
She said teasingly. Here she starts again.
Violet: 'Ugh....Don't start this again.'
I glared at her shooting daggers. If a look could kill, she would have been buried below 6 feet from the ground by now.
Violet: 'It's not gonna happen. (rolling my eyes)
Yes, right. I am a virgin who never gets laid. It's not like I'm saving this after marriage & all. It's just that I believe in love & I'm willing to give my cherry to the love of my life. I dated a guy back in college but that dickhead turned out to be a total douchebag who dated me for my body. He was an absolute asshole.
Ria: 'Alright. Stop shooting daggers at me. Hurry up, the indoors perfect dress for the night.'
I searched the closet & found the perfect dress for both of us.
Violet/vi:'How's it?'
I asked her holding both dresses in each hand. She looked at the dress & squealed clapping her hands.
Ria: 'OMFG! It's stunning, vi. Let's go, change.'
We both changed in my bathroom turns. Then she helped me with my smokey eye makeup and the rest of the makeup I did myself. we were ready by 8 & took a last glance in the mirror.
Ria:: 'f**k!!! You look hot as hellllllll biiiitch.'
I wore a black tight mini dress which hugged my body like skin. It ended in mid-thigh. I wore dark red lipstick and red heels. My hair was curled loosely falling on my shoulders. I wore a wristwatch to complete my look. My long tanned smooth, flawless legs were on full display & this dress was showing a bit of cleavage.
Uh hmmm...I looked smokey hot and was quite impressed with my look and so did Ria.
Ria wore a blue dress that had slits on both sides and it ended on her mid-thigh. She wore silver heels with a silver-colored choker. Her hair was gelled at back & her make-up was bold. She looked sexy. I would have hit on her if I was a guy. But I am
straight..Haha.... never mind.
Violet: 'Thanks...You look stunning too. You'd kill few people with your hotness tonight.' (haha...I teased.)
I complimented as well as teased her & she blushed. Ria was never good at taking compliments.
Violet: 'Hahahha....someone's blushing!'
I teased her more & her cheeks reddened more if it was even possible. She looked exactly like a red tomato now. I burst out laughing.
Ria:: 'f**k off bitch.'
I was about to tease her more but my phone started ringing. I already knew who the person was so I answered it without seeing the name on the screen.
And Nicky's voice burst out from another side of the phone.
Nick: 'Did you guys left for the club or are still getting ready? Huh'
He spoke extremely fast as if his ass was on fire. I know it's not the case because I know him well. He always speaks in a hurry to make us do our stuff quickly. so, that we won't get late to reach there & he wouldn't have to wait for us too long.
Violet: 'Oooo....woooh...slow down dude.
We are ready was about to leave but you called me.'
I half lied. Ria mouthed me'f*****g LIAR' but I ignored her.
Nick: 'K.Great! Get your pretty ass soon. I'll be there in 5 mins.'
And he disconnected the call. The club we decided to go to was 'Renz'.We never went there before so we thought to go to a new club this time. Ria and I took our clutches and left the house in her car.
We reached there and saw a long queue waiting at the entrance to go inside the club. First, I don't like club& now this long queue..ugh....it annoyed the f**k out of me.
Violet:'Holy fuck.There's a f*****g long queue.'
Just seeing it gave started giving me a headache.
Ria:'Who said we gonna wait here in line?' (smirking mischievously)
She said pointing at people standing in a line.
Violet: 'Oh Nooooo! I know this smile.'
Ria: 'Oh yes!'
She nodded her head dramatically. She gave me one of her those looks that the idea that she was up to something which was nothing near innocent. Her mind is full of devilish ideas when it comes to getting her work done by using shortcuts.
She dragged me to the side & went towards one of the guys who I assume is a bouncer. Now I got what she meant by 'oh yes'.I shook my head remembering her ways to enter the club. fuckkkk.She always does that I don't like these shortcuts of her. I told her many times to not do this stunt but she never listened to me.
'Life is short & I come in the club to add spice in my s*x life.' these are her exact words. I sighed remembering it.
I watched her talking to a man. He had a great height. His body was well built & I am sure he workout. I don't know why but I felt like he's not a bouncer. He was wearing black pants and a white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbow. I didn't see his face as his back was turned towards me. She came back to me after few minutes grinning like an i***t.
Violet: 'Don't tell me you just asked that bouncer for the nightstand.'
Ria: 'Maybe .....or maybe not.'
Violet: Fuck...what does that mean?
I asked her in disbelief. She always does that. She asks the bouncer or bartender for a nightstand to get her job done & then she makes some kinda excuses & leaves the club before their shift gets over. This was her old trick and it works everything.
Ria: And guess....... what?
It worked as always.
She chuckled.
Ria: But.....
Violet:'But what?'
Ria:'But I felt something wrong like he's not a bouncer. I mean he was breathtakingly hot stuff. I was not able to take my eyes off of him. It took everything in me not to jump on him & kiss the f**k outta him.'
She spoke dreamingly.
Oh wow.
Vi: 'Did he cast spell on you?Cause you never talked about any guy like this after kyle.'
Ria: 'Whatttt...!Ugh.No.'(*rolling her eyes.)
Hmmm... Wow...I mean wow .interestingg
Cause she ignored my comment & didn't curse kyle when I mentioned his name.
So I guess she is attracted towards that strange bouncer boy. He did something good for her. Kyle was her bf for 6 years who later cheated on her. Haha..and the thing she did to him when she found out that was hilarious. But it's the story for the next time.
Ria:'Besides, his clothes screamed wealth.'
I looked at his way where we were standing a few min ago but now he wasn't there. Another muscular big guy was there in his place and his personality gave the vibe of the bouncer.
Vi: 'I felt the same. I hope you don't get yourself into any trouble.'
Ria: Nahhhh.Nothing will happen. Let's head inside.
With that, we walked inside. I didn't miss ria winking at one of the bouncers who was also there when she talked to her dream boy. Or shall I say the man who hypnotized her with his look just in one talk?
As we entered, I saw the club was marvelous. Everything screamed money....money.Music was blasting through the speakers & I saw people having a good time. Although it's Sunday, I was not too crowded as I expected it to be seeing the long queue. The club area is big I guess that's why it doesn't seem to be crowded. I thanked god mentally for this since my head started aching.
Ria: 'There he is.'
Ria motioned me to the bar area where Nicky was sitting on the stool sipping his drink.
He stood & waved at us when he saw us making our way towards him.
Nick: 'Holy s**t. Am I dreaming?
Why do I see two bombshells in front of me.' (*looking at us without blinking)
Nick: 'You girls are looking fire.'
We chuckled.
Ria: 'Thanks, Nicky. (*blushing)
Vi: Thanks Nicky & nopppppe.You ain't dreaming.
I stretched letter'p'.
An evil idea popped on in my mind & I pinched him in his arm.
Nick: 'Ouch.Fucking b***h!
Why tf did you pinch me?'
He yelled rubbing his arm to soothe the pain but the music was too loud so only I & ria heard him.
Ria: 'Hahahaha...to make you believe you're seeing us for real.'
We laughed uncontrollably but he glared at us but we ignored him and laughed more.
Ria: You look handsome yourself.
Vi: Yes, Nicky babe she's right. You look handsome yourself.
Nick: Thanks, babes. (*winking at us.)
He loves compliments & I just switch his annoyed mood to happy in a sec.
Nick: Look, who complimented me today.The one who can't take compliments.
We chuckled & now it was her turn to shoot daggers at us.
Vi:'Hahahahaha...I also complimented her today before arriving here & she became a red tomato.'
Ria: 'Arghh...enough guys! Stop pulling my leg.'
We laughed even harder. And now it was ria's turn to shoot daggers on our way. she gave us a 'shut the fuvk up' look.
We tried our best to control ourselves to not piss her off more. But end up laughing even more and she joined us too.
Ria: 'I f*****g hate you guys!'
Nick 'Love you too!'
Violet: 'Love you too bitchy b***h!
Hahahaha...okay okay sorry. Let's order our drinks.'
Nick was already drinking his whiskey. Ria ordered Manhattan for herself & I ordered Margarita. I have a very poor capacity for handling alcohol while Nicky & Ria are the opposite of me.
We took our seats and soon bartender slid our drinks. We thanked him & started sipping our drinks.
I looked at my side & saw nick flirting with the bartender & he was also looking at nick as if he's some kind of meal. Ufff...Nicky & his flirting skills!!!!
We drank a few more drinks & I was feeling a bit tipsy. Then Ria dragged us to the dance floor.
We started dancing to the beats. After a while, Ria excused herself to go to the washroom. And I was dancing with Nick. Suddenly, he pulled me closer to him by my waist. my eyes widened & I gasped at his sudden action.
Is he drunk?
I mean he can handle alcohol quite well & he didn't drink beyond his limit. The wheels on my head started turning.
Then I saw him staring at something behind me. I turned my face to look at the reason for his sudden stunt & saw a creepy middle-aged man was staring at my ass shamelessly.
Fucking Pervert!
His gaze met mine & then back to my ass.
Ugh!
Nick was about to go & punch him but I stopped him.
Vi: 'No...Nicky.Calm down. This jerk doesn't deserve our attention. Don't spoil your night because of some random horny bastard.'
Nick: 'Drunk my ass.Drunk or not it doesn't give this asshole any right to eyefuck you.
And he already ruined my mood the moment he laid his f*****g eyes on you.'
Nick was fuming with rage. He has been always very protective of me. The way that pervert stared at him with lust sent shivers down my spine but I didn't want to spoil Nick & Ria's night. So I decided to ignore him & stopped nick before he killed him.
Ria: 'What happened guys?'
I jumped at her sudden voice. My hands went to my chest automatically. I didn't see her coming.
Vi: f*****g b***h!You scared the s**t out of me.
Ria: What did I miss? I could see smoke coming out of your ears Nicky.
Nick: I need a drink.
With that, he turned & went to the o bar. I explained to Ria everything that just happened. Now she was also beyond mad & looked for the drunk-ass ready to chop off his head off his body. But he was nowhere to be seen. Ria's phone started ringing. She looked at the phone screen & then at me.
Ria:'I need to pick this up. It's urgent.'
She looked at me apologetically.
Vi:'Go ahead. I'm fine.'
Ria: 'Are you sure?'
Vi:'Damn sure. I'll go & see nick if he had calmed down.'
Ria:'K.be safe.'
I nodded & she left. I was still on the dance floor after that mood spoiler thing. I was about to leave the dance floor when someone pulled me by my arm & squeezed my ass. My back hitted on someone's chest. I turned around to see the culprit & saw the same drunks. He was unsteady on his feet drunk beyond his mind. I was feeling a bit dizzy but was able to stand on my feet properly.
I pushed him away with all my strength & he stumbled a bit.
How the f**k he dared to touch me? I was fuming with anger and yelled over the top of my lungs.
Violet:'YOU f*****g BASTARD, I'll BREAK YOUR f*****g HANDS IF YOU TOUCH ME LIKE THAT.'