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I groan and wipe at my mouth. The taste of vomit is still fresh in my mouth.
I stand up from the hard ground and run my fingers through my hair. “You got this.” 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04mwFBnVLs
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I turn and walk back inside the gymnasium and before I have time to react Kimberly is standing before me smelling strongly of alcohol.
“Olivia!” She gushes and hugs me, “Joe is going to have a party. Let’s go!”
“I really don’t think my parents would like that.”
“I’m begging you!” She pouts and bats her big, dark eyes. “Tell them you are sleeping over.”
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After all the shit I’ve been dealing with, I could certainly use a night to relax. Plus, I’ve never been to a high school party before.
Kimberly decides to go on a spree of making sure the word is spread before we exit the gym together and head towards Joe’s mustang.
The three of us climb into the car and I look down at my puffy, prom dress. “There’s no way I can wear this all night.”
Kim rolls her eyes at me from the front seat and holds up a bag for me to see. “I got you, bitch.”
"This is why you are the love of my life." I sigh happily.
Thankfully, Joe only lives about ten minutes down the road from the school so before long we are pulling up to a gorgeous house that looked to be a million dollar home. I knew he had mentioned his parents were lawyers but I wasn’t expecting this.
I follow Kimberly into the house and back through the kitchen towards a guest room. She tosses the bag on the bed and hands me a tank top with some black shorts.
“Nothing...less revealing?” I ask desperately.
"You look hot."
I fight the urge to argue but figure it will be better than having to wear this damn dress all night. The two of us finish up with changing and head out to the front to find Joe high fiving a group of football buddies as they pass by us with beer in tow.
"Need any...help?" I ask as more people enter.
He laughs and highfives another. “I guess not!”
Within the next hour the house is over capacity and it is a freaking mad house. The music is blasting and shaking the walls. I could barely even move through the livingroom to find an open seat on the couch.
I plop down on it quickly and look over at a girl who is passed out next to me. I think she’s the same girl from my math class. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1a6FAtH604
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I pull my phone out and send Tucker a text.
I miss you. Everything is going okay but I am at a party at Joe's house.
I look down at the table in front of me and see a tray of jello shots. I pick up two and slurp them back before the alcohol taste can talk me out of it. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfY6jJm29wm
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My phone buzzes.
Send me the address just in case. Let me know if you need me to get you.
I smile at his text and stand back up from the couch. If I’m going to deal with this party,I need something strong.
I make my way into the kitchen and locate two shots of whiskey. I knock them back without hesitation but feel my head spin. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYejLiSJE42
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“Woo!” I say cheerfully and grab onto the island.
"You okay?"
I look up and see Austin staring at me. He had a beer in his hand and no Sierra attached to his bicep.
"Y-yeah."
I push away from the edge of the counter and am a little shocked with how fucked up I already feel. Would they have spiked it?
I feel a hand catch my elbow before I have a chance to face plant on the kitchen floor.
“You need to lay down.”
I don’t really fight whoever is pulling me with them and am grateful when I feel the softness of the bed under me.
“I’m okay.” I mutter against it.
A few moments pass of silence before I feel the bed shift. I try to roll onto my side and realize Austin is still in the room with me.
“Did you tell anyone about that night?” He says randomly.
I scowl at him, “No, Austin.”
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“Alessio knows.” I remind him. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1M290FTQTT
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“Where is he then, Olivia?” 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWZxARe0bu
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“He’s still around.” I lie and he rolls his eyes at me.
“I’m not worried about, Alessio. I just want to make sure you and I have an understanding about that night, considering I’m in a committed relationship with one of your best friends.”
My vision blurs and I’m suddenly seeing red. “You forced yourself on me, dick!”
“Don’t fucking fool yourself, Olivia.” He snaps back and I flinch from the harshness. “I did no such thing. You are a fucking whore and a liar.”
“No, I’m not.”
He pushes up from the bed and runs his hands through his hair. “Everyone knows it, Olivia. You couldn’t get the Italian to stay with you so you are running to everyone else. You obviously liked me before him.”
I shake my head and look away. “You’re drunk, Austin. Please leave.”
He laughs darkly and leans against the wall, “You’re so dumb, Olivia. Why even waste your time on someone that doesn’t give you the time of day. You could’ve had a good relationship with me.”
I stare silently back at him and feel my heart squeeze. He’s right about Alessio at least. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi58TMLcP12
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I was dumb for wasting my time with him.
He continues on, “All of you women are the same! It’s fucking insane.”
“Where’s Sierra?” I ask, changing the subject.
"She's at home. She didn't want to come."
I push up from the bed and start moving towards the door with whatever strength I could muster up. “Focus on your girlfriend and leave me alone.”
I pull the door back and it slams shut again. Austin slaps his hand against the wood and blocks me from leaving. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2n7DSwQfCX
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“Move!”
He laughs in my face and shoves me backwards until I hit the back with a thump. I feel my head spiral from the alcohol and try to roll over. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5btdT1tZA
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“Let me show you what you missed out on.” Austin purrs out and grabs onto my thighs.
“Get off of me!”
I try to swing my leg around and aim for his balls. He catches my legs and his grip only tightens as he shifts his weight onto me.
“I can be your prince charming, Olivia.”
I grind my teeth together as I feel his hot breath on me again. His mouth starts to kiss down my neck and I try to force my body from under him yet again. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvxzQiedcd
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I try to shove my knee upwards again but before I can connect with his stomach the weight of him is suddenly gone. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmjrurE3wDf
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“What the fuck!” Austin shouts and there’s a loud thud.
I push up from the bed and realize someone else entered the room. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9yJyKn0g3N
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Alessio.
Seeing him made every part of me feel alive again. He was actually here. Here in front of me. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGhx3I4Re6
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His dark eyes full of rage and staring down at Austin now. A silver glock resting against his temple.
Austin holds his hands up and trembles. “Don’t do anything stupid,dude.”
“Get up and exit the room without a word. My brother Giovanni is waiting outside the door. Do not say a word or even look at, Olivia. You got that? Dude?” Alessio taunts, his voice ice cold.
The safety switches off and Austin shakes. “P-please. I’m going.”549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgA7TRaAp8c
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Alessio straightens up and flexes his jaw a bit before the gun strikes down painfully against the back of Austin’s head. I stifle a scream as he hits the floor hard.
"Go now."
Austin stands up and grabs the back of his head, dark red blood oozes between his fingers. He looks back at Alessio one more time before the door opens and he disappears through it.
I stare back up at Alessio in silence. My head is still swarming from a mix of tonight’s events and the alcohol. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNGA6z5882
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It feels like forever passes by before he finally looks down at me. His features seem to almost soften immediately.
“Alessio…”I start out and feel tears spring to my eyes.
Without another word he closes the distance between us. His mouth crushes against mine and our bodies mold together. I feel myself gasping for air as we embrace one another tightly. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KbJzYwSdQ
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I felt like I needed his touch like I do air or water. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HQFJgmkKy
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I needed every part of him. Without him it was like a missing puzzle piece. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqcqwBx6VS
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There seemed to be so many invisible forces against us. I knew there was so much I didn’t know yet.
I just wanted him in every way. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmoxhFyAVF
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But...Tucker. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZV9NgLcwc
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The thought stopped me immediately. My heart skipped a little and I pushed him back. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SqivGB631
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He paid me no mind and crushed me against him again. “I missed you so much, Olivia.” 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1VZcXs4Qd
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“Alessio, wait.”
His mouth and hands continued to move. My head was so light. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDrokUIsb9
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“No, please! Alessio, stop.” 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcT4pfKrrm
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He pulls back a little and stares at me silently. Both of us were breathing hard and his dark eyes scanning every inch of my face. Almost as if he was memorizing it.
He reaches out and brushes my lip with his thumb. “Olivia.”
I stand up from the bed and run my hands through my hair. “You can’t just show back up two months later and expect it to be okay.”
"Let me-”
“No!” I yell at him, anger fueling me. “You left without a word, Alessio! You tell me you are falling in love with me and disappear again.
All I could feel was pain. Every emotion I had been trying to suppress for weeks was just boiling over. I was so pissed off at him.
He looks down at me and narrows his eyes. “Olivia, I had important matters I had to take care of.”
“It’s always something, Alessio! Always an excuse!” I snap and reach for the door. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47P590SlI2
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Without hesitation, his body slides in between me and the door and blocks me. His hand finds my neck and he cradles my head back so our lips are barely touching. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOAcpqymNlH
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“Stop with the attitude. You need to calm down and let me explain.”
I stare back at his face silently. My eyes wander from his black eyes to the hint of stubble on his face now tickling the edge of my cheek. His full, warm lips just inches from mine. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAWwoqPPwa
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“You shouldn’t be drinking this much,”He whispers and brushes his nose with mine. “It’s dangerous.”
“I’m allowed to do what I want.”
Alessio sighs, “I know you are.”
“So stop acting like you can control me, Alessio. Always showing up when it’s convenient, but not being there when I needed you.”
“Let me take you back with me and we can talk. I promise.”
I push back against him and he releases me. “I have a boyfriend now, Alessio. I don’t think that is a good idea.”
He laughs, “You think I care what Tucker thinks?”
"Have you been spying on me?" I accuse.
“Protecting you.”
“That’s an invasion of my privacy!” I snap and hit my fists against his solid chest. “I’m not just some helpless doll.”
He catches my fists in his hands and pins me to the door. His mouth comes down just inches from my ear. His breath tickled my lobe.
“I won’t leave you again. Ever”
I say nothing and his mouth moves to my mouth again. The tip of his tongue tracing the edge.
"Do you want this?"
My breath quickens and he moves down to kiss my collarbone.
"Answer the question, Olivia."
"Y-yes,"I stutter out.
"I need you, Olivia. I can’t move on without you in my life.”
A small moan escapes me as he playfully bites at my neck.
"Come with me." He says against my skin.
I look up at him and nod a little. Alessio releases all of me but my hand as we exit the room and make our way together out of the house. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrAYUZQxc6
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Part of me knows I should inform Kim but we don’t stop moving to his Porsche.
He opens my door. “How did you find me?” I ask him.
"Mateo."
"Where is he now?"
"Probably back at the estate."
I climb inside and wait for him to climb into the driver’s side.
He starts the car and I look back over at him, “What will happen to Austin?”
No answer.
"What will happen to Austin?" I demand again as he pulls from the curb.
His grip tightens against the wheel and I see his knuckles go white.
"Please tell me," I say softer. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzKfkTrBY8z
"He'll never hurt you again." He answers. His eyes are still on the road. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeQSEAwvG9
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I look back out towards the dark road ahead and try to swallow the lump in my throat. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHvweJVEqj
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“Alessio, please.”
No answer. Silence. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2et9vxpjI
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My stomach turns and I feel bile move upwards.
Yep. Going to puke.
"I'm going to be sick," I tell him and reach for the handle. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKEWG6Htpt
I hear him mutter something that sounds like a string of curse words in Italian as the car pulls up to the curb. I shove the door out of my way and vomit all the alcohol I had onto the street. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3lHrrZ21X
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Within seconds I can feel Alessio trying to clear my hair from my face so I can breathe and see.
“Are you alright?” He asks after a moment.
"He's dead," I state randomly and sit up, wiping my mouth. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuoNaw1UQR
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I look over at him. His dark eyes are full of worry. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoI7Y8k5ZE
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“Who are you?”
He lets go of me and settles back into his seat. Something inaudible slips from him and he sighs. 549Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLdO8Aciho
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“I’m in the Italian mafia.”
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