For this chapter I recommend playing the song "I get to love you by Ruelle." 👆

"Okay that's enough."

"Can you stop saying that." I groaned, grabbing the glass of whisky from her, downing it immediately and it burned like a bitch.

"Ria stop. You will get drunk." Kay scolded.

"Well I'm not drunk yet."

"You know what? We should drink and drink a lot till we forget our problems." Jamie added.

"Yes. Yes." I shouted, raising both our glasses.

"Cheers to moving on babe." Jamie shouted.

"Oh dear! Isn't this the best way to end the night? I might as well join you girls." Kay groaned before pouring herself a glass of whisky.

And I thought I was the only living mess, well what do I know?

Jamie's rock star of a boyfriend also ended things with her. She called my phone around ten at night, ranting about everything from how her boyfriend wanted a break to how he decided to focus on his career.

Blah blah blah.. Well we are all in my apartment downing our sorrows with whisky. How cool is that?

"That jerk better not call later begging me to take him back." Jamie spat before breaking down in tears.

"And he shouldn't because you are not taking him back." I added.

"But I love him." she sobbed.

"These men don't love us honey. We need to know that now." I tried getting on my feet but I failed miserably.

Would have broken a leg in fact if not for the sober one among us, Kay, who saved me by holding me and helped me sit my ass back on the couch.

"I still can't believe Dante is getting married. I hate that jerk so much." Kay spat.

When I told Kay about Dante coming over to tell me he was getting married, I had to make sure she wouldn't go to him and break his nose. She was so pissed and to be honest I was just the same.

But what can I do? He's gone now. Gone and no longer mine. Was he even mine in the first place?

"Are you crying?" Jamie's soft voice took me out of my reverie.

"Oh honey don't cry. He's not worth it." Kay hurried to my side and hugged me.

"Don't cry baby."

I blinked my eyes several times to control the tears that fell repeatedly but it just didn't work.

I'm such a mess!

"I thought I finally found the one. I thought I did. I loved him Kay and God knows I still do." I sobbed.

"Ssh! Everything is going to be fine." Jamie uttered before coming to my side and the three of us group hugged.

"It hurts so bad. I feel so empty."

I want him back. I want him so bad.

"This isn't working. You know what girls? Get dressed we are hitting the club." Kay chirped.

"Ugh!" Jamie and I groaned in unison.

"What? A girl's night out is what we need. Now get up girls."

And we did.

And she was oh so wrong..

The loud music and the cigarettes smoke, the lights that almost blinded my eyes. I wanted none of this. In a different circumstance I would have found Wild Cats beautiful but not today.

Right now, I felt like being alone, in my bed, all wrapped up in my blanket crying my balls out till I felt numb. That seemed so much better than this.

I need Dante. Only him.

We were in the VIP lounge all thanks to Jamie. Perks of having a supermodel friend. The last time we were here, Kay's boyfriend had got us the tickets. Tonight it was different, girls night out and God knew how much I wanted this to happen because I dreamt of this.

Unfortunately I only felt like crying. I was just too sad to see beauty in anything or catch fun. I was a mess. A total mess.

And to make matters worse, it only reminded me of him. The first time I met Dante, it was at the same club. The night that changed my life. How time flies. It was several months ago but it felt like yesterday.

"What are you doing? Let's dance." before I could protest, Kay was already dragging me to the dancefloor.

"Kay what are you doing?" I raised my voice over the loud music.

"What does it look like? We are going to have fun. Look at Jamie." she whistled, her attention all focused on Jamie and I rolled my eyes when I saw her dancing with some hot guy.

"Damn! She knows how to grind so good. I'm proud of her."

I rolled my eyes at how stupid that sounded to my ears.

"Now make me proud honey. It's your only ticket out of here." she winked and I saw the mischief in her eyes.

Oh no! I bet she's about to do something really evil. Danger mode activated. I need to run.

But who can outsmart Kay and her evil plans? No one.

Before I could turn to run, she caught up with me so fast and pushed me into the crowd. I was yanked like a piece of paper, as if I weighed nothing.

When my chest collided with some guy I almost swore out loud.

Kay is a monster!

"Oh my God! I'm so sorry." I raised my voice over the loud music, apologising to the poor guy I almost pushed to the floor.

Did Kay really have to do that? The guy probably thinks I'm just a nuisance.

"It's fine." he finally said. And if I wasn't wrong, in a nice British accent.

Looking up, my eyes landed on a white handsome young man who reminded me of how Leonardo DiCaprio looked when he played Jack in Titanic.

If Leonardo DiCaprio was British, he would have looked just like this guy.

"Hi beautiful. I'm Jake." he said, a broad smile on his beautiful pink lips.

Hi hot stuff. I'm Ria. You know? The mad woman who almost made you fall to the floor.

"Uhm hello. I'm Ria."

Thank God I didn't say that loud.

"Want to get out of here?" he said over the loud music.

"Huh?" I asked, straining my ear to hear what he just said.

"Let's get out of here." he said louder this time, jerking his head to side and I realised he was pointing at the door.

Oh!

"I uh-" I started, my eyes searching for Kay and Jamie but they were nowhere to be found.

And that was when I saw him.

Dante!

He was there at the same bar I first saw him the day we met. He was looking so dashing that it made my heart melt. Even Leonardo DiCaprio was no match when it came to his good looks.

My heart was beating so fast I thought it was about to fly out of my chest. His eyes were on mine, not wavering for even a second and I could swear he was watching me the whole time.

He brought the glass of whisky to his lips, his eyes still on mine the whole time.

Well that makes the two of us.

My blood was boiling the whole time as I watched his annoyingly handsome self. The anger that washed over my veins was almost driving me insane and that was when a crazy thought crossed my mind.

Now watch me Dante. This is for you.

I broke my gaze from his, grabbing the hand of Leonardo DiCaprio who was just turning to leave. I wrapped my arms around him neck before getting on my toes and kissing him like crazy, making sure to keep my eyes on Dante the whole time.

The action almost made him fall off the bar stool and I was Oh so proud of myself. His hands were balled tightly into fists as he watched Leonardo DiCaprio's lookalike grab my hair as we kissed heatedly.

Now you can have a good night Dante.

When we finally broke the kiss which I didn't know who did first anyway, we were both panting for air.

Jake A.K.A Leonardo DiCaprio's lookalike smirked, grabbing my hand and we were both out of the club before I knew it.

Immediately I felt the fresh air on my face, I gasped, closing my eyes and replayed what had just happened over and over in my head.

I wondered where the courage came from. I had kissed a total stranger just to make the man I love jealous.

How crazy and cool is that?

"Hey." Jake's voice took me out of my reverie.

"You are one amazing kisser you know?"

His hand was in my hair and the other, wrapped tightly around my waist.

His lips were on mine again but I didn't kiss him back. He was actually a good kisser but I felt nothing. There were no sparks, no fireworks, no butterflies, in fact to be honest it felt like I was kissing a family member.

I'm not telling him that though.

"Why? Is there any problem?" he asked immediately I stepped away from him.

"Uhm.. It's nothing. I'm just-" I couldn't bring myself to complete my sentence because his hands were on me again.

This time however he wasn't gentle. He was grabbing my butt and placing kisses on my neck and shoulder blade.

"I have to go." I muttered, getting out of his hold and turning to leave.

"What? You can't just leave me hanging like that. Who the fuck do you think you are?"

Okay.. Someone's angry. I have to run. And fast!

"Uhm.. I'm sorry I gave you the wrong idea okay? But I have to leave." I said, yanking his hold off me.

"You can't just leave me like this." he spat, grabbing my hand roughly.

"Let go of me." I shouted this time.

Beware ladies. There are freaks with really good looks out there.

"Don't you listen? Let her go."

Dante.

"How is this any of your business?" Mr. Freak shouted.

"You can either leave now or stay. Either way, the cops will be here in just few seconds."

Immediately he heard the word "cops" he fled without looking back.

I released the breath I didn't even realise I was holding the whole time.

"Are you okay?" Dante asked, worry evident in his eyes.

I didn't spare him a second glance before walking away. Yes he did save me but he didn't deserve a word of thanks from me either.

"Ria wait." he called but I didn't look back.

"Wait." his voice sounded really close this time as if he was just a few steps behind me.

"Ria." he grabbed my hand gently and my steps faltered immediately I felt the sparks.

The sparks I felt each time he touched me.

"Just wait. I'll be out of your hair soon."

I stood still, watching him as he draped his jacket around my shoulders.

"It's really cold tonight. This will keep you warm." he smiled.

I lost the last ounce of control I had left. Taking his jacket in my hand, I threw it on his face.

"Leave. Me. The. Hell. Alone." I pronounced each words through gritted teeth.

With that, I turned around to leave but his words stopped me.

"Just like that huh? No goodbye, no thank you?" he chuckled.

How I wish killing was legal.

"Oh really? Well thank you." I spat.

"For making me feel special and then walking away from me the next. Thank you for complicating my life and turning me into such a mess. Thank you very much for appearing in front of me again and making things worse. Thank you. Should I continue?"

This time I turned on my heels and ran as fast as I could but he covered the distance between us in few seconds and turned me around to face him before bringing his lips to meet mine.

He kissed me brutally, ravishing my lips as if he was hungry for more. I didn't even realise my eyes were falling shut until I felt my wet lashes on my cheeks. Tears fell from my eyes uncontrollably.

I missed his touch so much but more than anything, I missed him.

His hands were in my hair before falling to my waist and wrapping them tightly around me. My chest was pressed tightly to his even a needle wouldn't be able to pass through.

His tongue swept into my mouth, exploring my mouth and making my head spin. I had long forgotten we were in public and people were passing by.

The feel of his lips on mine was one I desperately longed for and now it felt so right and wrong at the same time.

He bit down on my lower lip and I shivered. Immediately his lips covered mine again, working his magic and I almost forgot all that happened in the first place.

"Did he make you feel the way I do?" he said against my lips and the words rang in my head over and over again.

I pushed him roughly away from me and screamed.

He was driving me crazy. Even the word 'crazy' was an understatement.

"What the hell do you want Dante?" I screamed not giving a care in the world if the passers by thought I belonged in the asylum or not.

"One minute you say goodbye and the next you are kissing me like nothing happened. What do you think I am? Your slut?"

"Ria." he flinched immediately the last word past my lips and I saw his eyes darken in anger.

"Am I wrong? Isn't that what you think of me? That's the only explanation for all this. You have a fiancee, you are getting married so why are you here?" I spat.

"Go to her. Isn't she here with you? You better leave before she or anyone gets the wrong idea."

"No she's not." he said through gritted teeth.

"Oh! And.. am supposed to feel better and throw my arms around you because?" I started calmly at first before raising my voice high enough for him to hear my last words.

"Oh I forgot. I'm your slut."

"Ria stop it." he shouted.

"Why? You don't like hearing the word 'slut' or you don't want to hear me call myself one?" I broke into a hysterical laughter.

"Fuck." he muttered under his breath, his hands balled into fists.

"It's over remember? You said so yourself. So leave me the hell alone and get lost. And don't you dare appear in front of me ever again." I shouted before turning on my heels to leave, not bothering to look back even though I knew he was standing there.

Tears rushed down from my eyes as I walked away but I wasn't looking back. Not anymore.

I promised myself that.

I had just turned to the corner when a

black car pulled up in front of me. Immediately, black men in suits got out of the car and I got scared for really strange reasons.

It felt as if they came for me. I took several steps back but before I could run, they caught me.

I wasn't fast enough.

And just like that I was forced into the car with my mouth muffled so I wouldn't scream.

I was so scared but the one person on my mind was Dante.

And if what I thought happened to be true then..

I just got kidnapped.