SAVED BY MY DOLL

ARIANA'S POV~

An hour later, Mateo walked out of my room without so much as a backward glance.

the past 1 hour of my life had been a whirlwind I chose never to revisit, but I can't help but think that my body will not soon forget.

This man who just left so casually after violating me, as I held on to my pillows, sweaty and naked on my bed, my hair badly ruffled and the sheets torn beyond recognition.

What just happened? Did I let this man do this to me? I just surrendered, just like Chaira did,

I felt so sick to my stomach as a sudden feeling of nausea overtook me.

This asshole, heartless bastard has just taken my virginity.

Like it was nothing!

I boiled inside me, I clenched my pillow tightly as I cried into it, I hate him so much, I wish he would die!

I quickly gathered myself from my bed and went to the bathroom to soak myself in my own self-loathing.

Moments later, I heard a loud knock on the door. I tied my towel and went out, curious to find who was at my door.

“Open the door” my stepmother’s loud voice called, fear ripped through my entire body as I heard that cold tone.

Did she see Mateo leave my room?

I opened the door gently, though wishing the door would magically fall and land on her head.

She stepped in, looked around and shook her head when she saw the champagne on the counter.

“Did you leave the party your father and I took out time to plan to come and drink yourself to death in your room. How ungrateful! You are nothing but a roach, you deserve nothing but crumbs” she said as she waved her hand in my face,

I was quiet with my head down, her ramblings weren't new to me, and she was the least of my worries.

Seeing that I gave her no reply she stopped yapping.

“Your father has requested your audience in the main room, he hopes you will not come looking like the cheap whore that you are,” she said before stepping out of my room.

I closed the door behind her, I leaned against the wall, why can't I go unnoticed in this family?

Even when I try to leave their presence they always find me, It never ends

A few minutes later I was wearing my plain clothes since the red dress was ruined and Luna had stolen mine.

I went down to the main room, where my father looked visibly upset about the modesty of my dressing but he gestured to me to stand beside him which I did.

my father rarely did this unless he had an announcement to make as a family.

My father adjusted himself again and started to speak.

“ well! you all have heard the rumours and you know why I have called you here, today will be a very historical moment in our family's long line of business and brotherhood,” he said gesturing towards me to stand in front of him.

“This is a formal announcement to strengthen the bond of our union and of our families, the Argento and Rinaldi families have betrothed their children Silvio and Ariana to be married to keep the peace and for some peace to continue salute” he finished

“papa…” I started, and he turned and shot me deadly glares, glares all too familiar.

What? I'm engaged? Silvio Argento is no different from Mateo, he looked at me earlier as though he was going to dissect me.

I was too scared to confront my father, all I am to him is a bargaining chip for his gain, and that's what it has always been.

I froze, I felt everything around me spinning out of my control, I could hear my heart beating uncontrollably, as the sound of cheers faded out,

how did it get to this? I'm supposed to be on my way to Malta!

I soon realized I could never go back to Malta, I was going to be stuck here, I was getting married to a bloodthirsty killer like Mateo, and ill be another bitter mafia wife.

the life I've been avoiding was laid right in front of me and my father had thrown me to the wolves.

What will he do when he finds out that I'm no longer a virgin? My hands started to shake anxiously as I clenched my dress over my things.

I watched as Silvio walked in my direction. He is a very tall and handsome Man I must admit, he looked gentlemanly with his blond tinted hair. but he is no better than Madman Mateo.

He stopped at my side and put a flower in my hair. he took my hand and pulled me close to his chest. “You are mine now, Ariana” he whispered in my ear.

That shot coldly fit through my body, he touched me lightly and I quickly pulled away.

Mateo smiled at me cheerfully, as he walked towards Silvio and me, his teeth visibly showing, “congratulations Silvio, and to you sister” he said casually as though he had not just taken my virginity just an hour ago In my bed, he leaned into me and planted a soft kiss on my cheeks and my face almost turned red.

My heart sank! Congratulations? From him!

my life is over.

Mateo got up and clinked his glass, “I also have an announcement to make” he said as he swung his American friend in the air and dropped her in front of him.

He brought out a box and offered it to Becky, she opened it and her mouth flew open and her eyes stuck out, the glow of joy suddenly filled her face as she brought out a shiny diamond ring from the box.

“Becky will you be my wife” he asked, she made a dramatic happy dance, she screamed a loud resounding yes and everyone erupted in another round of cheer.

I don't understand what's going on here, Did he just propose?

I started to fidget, my anger started to tear me apart internally as I felt this burning rage inside me like a volcano about to erupt.

“I guess there's no time better than any to tell you this!” Becky smiled holding her fiance’s neck and swinging from side to side.

“I'm pregnant!” she screamed, Mateo’s face changed and he lifted her in the air and spun her around.

“Ah congratulations Mateo,” my father said tapping his shoulder again.

This night was the worst night of my life, I tried to avoid Silvio’s gaze all night and focused on the ruthless bastard who seemed to have violated me for sport.

I cursed him continuously as my heart ached in deep pain that shot through my body like electric jolts.

He didn't even as much as look at me the rest of the party.

I wanted to leave again, but not before I caught the glance of a shiny object someone was taking out of their leg pocket.

I saw one of the girls earlier who I didn't know, walking stealthily towards Matteo, so she was behind him. I tried to signal him but the chatter and the music wouldn't let me be heard. Maybe I'm wrong.

I saw her raise the knife slowly at his back. I sprang up in a sudden bid to save him. I picked up my father’s cane he was using to support himself beside me, and I threw it in Mateo’s direction.

“Mateo! Behind you!”