Vienna's POV
I stood in front of the mirror , trying to get my hair to look decent , not like I cared , but the dark blue wavy thing was all over the place , it almost seemed as if I fought and obviously conquered a war in the bathroom .
I made my hair into a french plait , since it was most convenient hairstyle , and it would keep my elbow length hair in place , while I was at work .
I ran down the stairs to the living room and I saw Francesco reading a newspaper , my little sister Avanna was sitting closer to him probably leaning on him , while on her phone . I eyerolled at the sight and walked to the dining table , and got an apple , and mum came out from the kitchen , carrying trays of food , she sure did like a hell lot of stress , we could have all the helpers in the world , but my stubborn mum , insists on doing the whole house work on her own .
" Good morning mom ", I said , taking a bite from my apple .
" Morning dearie , aren't you going to at least have breakfast , before going to work ? " mum asked and I took another bite from the apple , savouring it's taste .
" Nah... I'll pass ", I said , and walked to the front door , where I took my leather bag .
" I would like to talk to you Vienna ", my Francesco said , and I turned to look at him , with so much disdain in my eyes .
" About what ? " I asked checking my watch . " I only have five minutes to spare ", I added .
" Just a while ago , you acted like you didn't see me ", he folded his newspaper and turned to look at me angrily , well that was the order of the day now , I lived for making his life miserable , and he never missed a chance to make my life double the pain , his little baby or should I say angel , straightened up as well .
" I'm sorry about that Francesco , I didn't see you right there , can't blame me , my sight only picks up on those that matter to me first ", I said .
" Vienna ", my mom scolded , and I turned to look at her .
" No mom ! Not today ", I said and she only stared at me and Francesco , a concerned look spread across her face .
" I'm not in a good mood to banter words with you , so just come have a seat and listen to me ", he said , and I walked over to the dining room , and sat on one of the chairs , making sure I was facing his direction .
" What is it , I really don't want to spend my precious time , talking about irrelevant stuff with you ", I said , and he shot me a deadly glance that I was probably used to seeing .
" I have arranged a marriage for you in a week's time , and you have to focus on preparing for the marriage ", he said and I became confused , I always thought he'd get his princess married first , but since he wanted to marry me off early , it only meant that it wasn't a prestigious family , and it also meant that he wanted me to leave the house sooner .
" I'm not gonna marry a random stranger , now go undo whatever you've done , cos I ain't gonna marry no freaking person that I don't wanna marry ", I said , and Avanna looked at me , and I eyerolled . She probably knew , and she was probably the person who initiated the whole thing , just to spite me .
" You don't have a choice , so if I were you , I'd act like a humble and meek sheep and obey my shepherd , else you would be under a room arrest , till your marriage is concluded , so either ways , you're gonna get married , just that one way you get to have your freedom , while the other , you lose your freedom ", he said and got up " and we all know how much your freedom and ego means to you ", he added .
" All my life , you've treated me like an unimportant child , I'd gladly leave this house at the slightest opportunity , I'd marry my enemy just to leave this place . I'd marry him , but just know that I will never ever forgive you for this Francesco ", I said and made to leave but he said something .
" Be back early , he'd be here to see you today ", he said and stormed out of the house .
I walked outside , and I caught the sight of some of my Francesco's men chatting outside . I walked over to my car and got in , honking multiple times for the gate to be open , I'm pretty sure they heard me the first time , but my anger came with a lot of impatience , so can't blame me .
After driving for what seemed like a short while , I decided that I wasn't in the mood for work , so I decided to go and break the news to someone . I was now in front of my best friend's house . I parked the car , and got down . I knocked in the door and Mrs White opened the door . I faked a smile , showing off my pearly white teeth , that was probably too much she could probably tell it was fake , or not .
" Good morning Mrs White ", I greeted , and she smiled at me warmly .
" Come inside Vienna , Anna didn't tell me you were coming over ", she said , and I walked inside with her .
" That's because I didn't tell her , I wanted to surprise her , is she home ? ", I asked and Mrs White nodded .
" And you're in luck , because today I made my famous apple pie ", she said .
" Mom who are you talking to ? " I heard Annalise ask from upstairs .
" Only the most important person you know ", I said , and I could feel Annalise eyeroll .
" Should have known , you're the only dum person to visit someone this early ", she said coming downstairs to join us .
" Girls have a sit , let's have breakfast and afterwards you two can go argue ", Mrs White said , and Annalise came down and got sitted next to me .
And skipping breakfast failed , because I was now going to have it at my best friend's place , not like I minded or anything , it was way more chill than my house , moreover Mrs White's Apple pie was the most delicious thing on earth .
" Why didn't you tell me you were coming over ? " Liz asked .
" I don't have to give an announcement when I'm coming to my house , now do I ? " I asked
" Definitely not dearie ", Mrs White responded , as she cut us three a piece of the apple pie . Well yes , just three of us at the table , Annalise was the only child , and her father was dead , but Mrs White still tried her best to care for the family all by herself and they lived pretty comfortably , I envied the comfort , of what use was my dad's wealth when we didn't have a tiny bit of comfort ?
Liz simply sighed , Mrs White said a word of prayer , and we all dug in and started eating , but Mrs White went of to the kitchen to get us juice .
Breakfast was really fun with us chatting , and when we were done , I and Liz ran up to her room to talk .
" What's up Vee , you don't look okay , I mean you came here this early , and though you tried to keep a straight face throughout breakfast , I could still see that you were pretty stressed ", Liz said , and I let out a small sigh .
" Francesco arranged my marriage ", I said , and Liz's eyes widened .
" Tell me you're joking . How could he do that , he's said this before , but you said it was just a threat , so he's serious ", she asked , with a sad look all over her face .
" Well he's serious , this time next week , I'd have a ring on this finger ", I said circling my ring finger .
" Are you seriously going to let this happen Vee ? "
" I don't have much of a choice Liz , now do I ? How long will I keep fighting with my dad , I can't do anything about this , and we both know that ", I said , and Liz gave me a tight hug .
" I'm so sorry about all of this , you don't deserve this Vee ", she said , and I faked a smile .
" It's fine Liz , it's not your fault , anyways , let's do something fun , and stop worrying about this , we only have few days till I am no longer this free , so yes , let's have fun while we can ", I said , and Liz's eyes brightened up .
" I know just where we should go , but it's too early , we'd go on a drive and later on we'd go there ", she said , with a new wave of happiness .
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I parked the car in front of the bar , I shook my head in disappointment , so this is what Liz has been so excited about . She took hold of my hand and dragged me into the bar .
Liz had always been the partying type , she'd always loved to spend her birthdays at the bar , and they don't always end well . The last one , which was her Twentieth birthday , didn't particularly end well , thank goodness we went there together , else it wouldn't have been a tale to ever be told again .
We walked into the club , it had a strong stench of alcohol laced with smoke . I made my way to the bar , with Annalise , girls and guys staring at us hungrily as we did , I would like to think the stares were for Annalise .
Annalise had always been a very pretty girl , with blonde curly hair and forest green eyes , she was also tall to complement this immense beauty . To top it all , she was wearing a skin tight dress that was above her knee , and showed alot of cleavage , she had snuck the dress into her bag before we left her house . So with that look , could anyone keep their eyes off her ?
We sat at the bar , and ordered two drinks . My eyes roamed around the bar , watching the people dance , some make out in corners , and other people walking into rooms . I closed my eyes , trying not to see more than I already had .
" Vee ", I heard Annalise call out to me and I opened my eyes turning to her .
" Why are you acting like a child , open your eyes , have fun ", she said , and a guy walked up to us , he had wine red hair , and amber eyes , with freckles . He was kinda cute .
" Want to dance Darling ? " He asked Liz , who simply smiled at me and walked away with the stranger . I sat back , watching her dance with him , They were waltzing at first . Waltzing ! That wasn't Liz , Liz was more of a grinder , after minutes of waltzing , Liz was grinding herself on him , and his hand held her waist tightly as she swept him away . He pulled her hair gently up to meet his face , then he placed his lips on her , kissing her roughly , it took seconds , for the to start french kissing . Ew ! I quickly looked away , and when I looked back they weren't on the dance floor anymore .
That girl ! Where was she ? Didn't she know not to go with strangers . I got up to look for her when a stranger walked up to me .
" Hello pretty ", he said , and I stared at the guy , he had pink hair , and brown eyes , his hands held my waist and I pushed him away .
" Don't you dare touch me , else I wouldn't hesitate to beat you up ", I said , walking away .
Annalise's POV
I took his hand and walked over to the dance floor with him . He was definitely good looking . He held my waist and we started off slowly .
" So what is your name ", he asked me .
" Annalise , but you can call me Anna ", I said .
" What about Liz , I like that better ", he said with a smirk .
" No , only one person calls me that , I prefer Anna ", I said .
" Okay then Miss Anna ", he said , I liked him already . He was a gentleman .
" What about you , what should I call you ", I asked .
" Aldo ", he said , and I smiled .
" Your smile is beautiful you know ", he said , and I couldn't help but blush . At this point I felt like being my usual self , crazy and mad on the dance floor , but here I was waltzing with this stranger .
" Thank you ", I said , and I winked at him, turning around and placing his second hand on my waist , then I started grinding him . I started slow , and eventually picked up pace , at first he was shocked , but then he became free and joined me , thrusting himself closer to me . His hands began stroking my waist , moving higher and higher then back .
I turned to him crashing my lips on his . At first it was soft , soon it was rough , my hair wrapped around his fingers , my nails digging into his neck . He carried me bridal style , not breaking the kiss , then he took me to a room . He trailed kisses down my neck , and his hands went to my zip , just as he was about to unzip it , we heard a knock on the door . How convenient !
" I'll get it ", he said , I wondered how he managed to sound sane , I was so messed up , that all I was in the mood for is him .
He opened the door , and you guessed it , there my best friend was standing , her hands crossed on her chest .
" It's your friend Anna , I think she wants to join us ", he said , and I shook my head , hoping he'd shut up , because Vee wasn't one to take jokes .
" Shut up you asshole , Liz get up , we're leaving ", she said angrily , and I got up , zipping up my gown and taking my shoes in my hand , I walked up to Aldo and whispered in his ears .
" Sorry this had to end so soon , I hope we can get to it some other day ", I said looking at him in pity , the poor thing had to go look for another girl to relieve him .
Vee took hold of my hand and dragged me out of there and into the car .
" Remind me never to come here with you again . When you're not drunk , you are going to get yourself fucked by some stranger ", she whined , and I simply sighed .
" We were just getting started , couldn't you have come a little bit later ? "
" Really ? Fine , you can go back and do whatever the fuck you like with him , you can even have kids for him for all I care ", she said , and I made to open the car door , but she sighed and pinned the door .
" Seriously ", she said driving off .