On the night of her engagement, Aria Sinclair catches her fiancé cheating, with the daughter of a rival mafia boss. Humiliated and shattered, She goes to a club and end up getting intimate with a strange man. On a quest for revenge for her fiancee's betrayal, she decides to marry his father. But what will she do when she finds out his father is the same man she encountered at the club?
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“The moment he put the ring on my hand, I became the happiest woman on earth.”
I stared at the sparkling diamond on my finger, barely able to breathe. The applause echoed in the grand hall of the De Luca mansion, but all I could focus on was Marco, his smile, his strong hands, his warmth.
This was it. My dream come true.
He leaned down slightly and whispered, “You look beautiful Aria, so beautiful.”
I blushed. “Thank you. Everything is perfect, Marco… but I haven't even met your father before, that's strange. He approved of our engagement without even meeting me. And now I can't see him here either. Why isn’t your father here?”
His smile faltered just a bit. “He’s not a fan of social interactions. Doesn’t like crowds.”
“Oh…” I tried to hide my disappointment.
“But,” Marco added, squeezing my hand, “he was the one who arranged all of this. The venue, the food… He wanted it to be special for you.”
That made my heart flutter again. Maybe Damian De Luca wasn’t as scary as people said.
Before I could say more, Marco’s phone buzzed in his pocket. He checked it, and his expression shifted.
“Everything okay?” I asked.
“Yeah. Just business. I'll just attend to it quickly. I’ll be back soon, okay?” He kissed my cheek and walked away.
I watched him go, wondering what could be so urgent tonight.
“Girl, you look like a Disney princess.”
I turned and smiled when I saw Fiona walking toward me. She was dressed in a red silk dress, her heels clicking against the marble floor. “You made it,” I said.
“Of course I did. There was free champagne and a mafia prince getting engaged to my best friend. Like hell I was missing this.”
I laughed, finally feeling a bit more relaxed. Fiona always knew how to make things feel light.
We stood by the dessert table, sipping champagne, when I looked around and realized Marco still hadn’t come back.
“Have you seen Marco?” I asked.
Fiona shook her head. “Maybe he’s on a business call? You know how mafia stuff is.”
I nodded slowly. “Yeah, maybe…”
But something didn’t sit right in my chest. A weird ache started to grow.
“You know what, I’m just gonna check,” I said, placing my glass down.
Fiona raised an eyebrow. “You sure? Don’t go full psycho-fiancée on him.”
I chuckled weakly. “It's nothing like that, Just checking.”
The De Luca mansion was huge, with too many hallways and closed doors. I walked past a few rooms, listening for voices, trying not to overthink it.
And then… I heard something.
A soft moan.
I froze.
It was from a woman.
The sound came from behind a door at the end of the hallway. It wasn’t loud, but I knew what I was hearing.
No. It couldn’t be.
I swallowed hard and walked closer, my heels clicking against the marble now sounding like thunder in my ears.
The door wasn’t fully shut.
I pushed it open just a little.
And my heart shattered.
There he was.
Marco.
His lips crashed into another woman’s, her dress was pulled halfway down, her hands tangled in his hair. They were kissing like they hadn’t seen each other in years.
I couldn’t breathe.
He looked up. Our eyes met.
His face went pale.
“Aria—”
I turned and ran.
"Aria" Marco said as he was about to run after me. But then Elena stopped him.
"Don't leave me Marco, I'm horny already"
Elena pulls marco back into the room and closes the door. They resume kissing again.
Tears blurred my vision as I stumbled through the hallway. The laughter and music from the engagement party felt like cruel background noise. My chest burned, my lungs screamed, but I didn’t stop.
“Aria!”
I heard Fiona’s voice as I burst through the front doors.
She came after me, her heels clicking fast. “What happened? What’s wrong?”
I collapsed against the nearest pillar, sobbing. “He… he was kissing someone else.”
Her face went cold. “What?”
I nodded, unable to form words. “He was with another woman. In one of the rooms. They were…”
“Motherf.....” Fiona caught herself. “That cheating bastard. Are you sure it was him?”
“I saw him. He saw me.”
Fiona wrapped her arms around me. “You don’t deserve this. He doesn’t deserve you.”
I wanted to scream, cry, punch something, but all I could do was fall apart in her arms.
“Let’s go,” she said firmly. “You are not staying another second in this cursed place.”
At my apartment, everything felt numb. Fiona made tea while I curled up on the couch, staring at the wall like it could explain why this happened.
“You should’ve seen your face when he proposed,” Fiona muttered. “He doesn’t deserve that kind of love.”
I stayed quiet.
“Let’s go out,” she said suddenly.
“What?”
“A club. Loud music, drinks, hot men. Let’s go.”
“I don’t want to,” I whispered.
“You need to. You’re not gonna cry all night over some loser.”
I shook my head. “I can’t.”
She walked over and grabbed my hands. “Yes, you can. You’re Aria Sinclair. You’re strong. Let’s go be hot and reckless.”
A part of me didn’t want to give in, but another part… the hurt, broken part… wanted to forget.
I stood up slowly.
Fiona grinned. “That’s my girl. Go get dressed.”
I walked to my room, and just before I opened my closet, my eyes landed on the engagement ring.
The glittering diamond mocked me.
I slid it off my finger, held it in my palm for a second… and then threw it across the room.
It hit the floor with a soft clink.
Just like that, my fairytale ended.
“I thought I was walking into forever… but I had no idea it would all burn down in a single night.”
Aria woke slowly, the morning sun peeking through the cream-colored curtains, casting a golden glow over the room. Her lashes fluttered as she adjusted to the light, her body still warm and sore from the night before. A soft breath escaped her lips when she realized she was lying completely bare beneath the sheets… and so was the man beside her. Damian. He lay on his back, chest rising and falling steadily, the sheet barely covering the lower half of his body. His arm was stretched across her waist, possessive even in sleep. The warmth of his skin pressed against her side, and the memory of the way he’d touched her, kissed her, filled her, made her cheeks flush. Aria propped herself up slightly, resting her head on her hand as she admired him. He looked peaceful, vulnerable even, nothing like the ruthless man the world knew. Here, in their bed, he was just hers. She leaned down and kissed his shoulder gently, then let her lips trail to his chest. He stirred. “Mmm,” Damian’s
Aria lay back against the pillows, her damp hair fanned out like dark silk around her head. Her skin still glistened slightly from their shared shower, and her eyes, half-lidded with desire, were fixed on Damian as he moved toward her. He’d never seen her look more beautiful. Damian climbed into the bed slowly, his eyes drinking her in as if trying to commit every curve, every inch, to memory. The warm, dim light of the bedside lamp created soft shadows over her bare skin, highlighting the flutter of her chest as she breathed. “Come here,” she whispered, voice thick with need. He hovered above her, bracing himself on his arms, not touching her just yet. He stared into her eyes. “Are you sure you want this tonight?” “I’ve always wanted you,” she said softly, reaching up to run her fingers down his chest. “But tonight… I need you, more than ever.” Damian lowered his head and captured her lips again, this time with more urgency. Their kiss deepened quickly, becoming a slow-burning
The night was deep and quiet when Damian and Lyla returned home. The clock ticked just past 11 PM. The air around them felt heavy, as if burdened by unspoken truths. Damian turned to Lyla with a brief glance. “Go back to your room and get some rest,” he said quietly. Lyla gave a small nod and disappeared down the hallway. Damian stood still for a moment, staring at nothing, trying to pull himself together. His feet finally moved toward his room—toward Aria. When he reached the door, he hesitated for a long moment. His hand hovered over the handle before he finally turned it. As the door creaked open, the soft light from the bedside lamp revealed Aria lying on the bed, resting with her back partially propped against a pillow. The moment she heard the door, she turned, her eyes lighting up instantly. “Damian,” she breathed, a smile of relief spreading across her face. She quickly got off the bed and rushed into his arms, embracing him tightly. For a second, Damian stood frozen, her
Damian rushed out of the room, his heartbeat uneven. The events of the day weighed heavy on him, especially the emotional moment he’d just shared with Aria. His mind was torn, but he had promised Lyla he’d take her to the doctor, and now he was late. He reached the living room to find Lyla pacing restlessly. “You’re late,” she snapped the moment she saw him. “I had something important to handle,” Damian replied curtly, trying to keep the guilt from leaking into his voice. Lyla didn’t question him further. She simply adjusted her jacket and headed to the door. Damian followed, silent and tense. Unbeknownst to them, Fiona had been walking down the hallway and saw them leaving the house together. She paused, watching them through the corridor window as they walked toward Damian’s car. "Where could they be going this late?" Fiona muttered to herself, suspicion creeping in. Her mind returned to Aria’s words, her fear that something inappropriate might be happening between Damia
Damian sat in his study, the room dimly lit by the single desk lamp beside him. His elbows were propped on the table, his hands tangled in his hair. The documents on his desk lay forgotten. His thoughts were in chaos. "Lyla can't be pregnant," he muttered to himself, over and over like a chant. "No... this can't be happening." He leaned back in his chair, eyes staring blankly at the ceiling. Flashes of Aria’s tear-filled eyes came back to him. The disbelief on her face. The pain she didn’t hide. "What am I doing to her? What am I doing to myself?" "If aria finds out about this, she won't be able to handle it, I've hurt her soo much" With that he rest his hand on the table again with his head down It was 7 o’clock in the evening. The sky outside darkened gently as the evening lights in the mansion flickered on. Damian stood in his study, staring at the clock on the wall. The time had come, he had to take Lyla to the doctor, just like he promised. He sighed heavily and ran a
Aria barged into her room, slamming the door shut behind her. Tears clouded her vision as she stormed to the vanity and swept everything off in one furious motion. Bottles crashed to the floor, a glass perfume shattered, and her breath came out in broken gasps. She grabbed a pillow and hurled it across the room. “Why? Why is he doing this to me!” she screamed. Fiona rushed in seconds later. “Aria, stop it!” she shouted, running to her side. “What are you doing?” Aria stood in the middle of the chaos, fists clenched, eyes red. She tried to speak but choked on a sob, then suddenly dropped to the floor, crying uncontrollably. “Why is he hurting me like this, Fiona?” she whimpered. “What did I do to deserve this?” Fiona knelt beside her, her heart aching. She pulled Aria into a tight embrace. “Aria, I know this hurts. I know you're confused and angry. But please, you have to calm down.” “How do I calm down, Fiona?” Aria cried, gripping her shoulders. “He’s constantly doing thing
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