Olivia's POV
I was currently putting some finishing touch to my look for the night, i wasn't that good with make up so i just applied my mascara, a little blush and then light cherry gloss on my lips after i'd moisturized my skin. Part of the things i was blessed with was what you'd call good facial features; full lashes, symmetrical face, clear skin, sea green eyes, small lips, and doe eyes. So i basically don't have to do that much make-up and besides, i was going for a simple and comfortable look and maybe just a little bit hot like Ava insisted. I let my brown curls fall down my back and i took the last glance at myself in the mirror before going to meet Ava who was already at the door. Immediately i opened the door, Ava stared at my choice of outfit like i was wearing something forbidden. I had worn a white crop top on a black jean with my hair down. “There's no way you are wearing that” She said with a disapproving look “Why” “Because it's…. Who even dresses up to a club like that” “ Follow me” She said going to my room and not wasting time rummaging through my wardrobe. One hour later, Ava had worked her magic on my face and hair, staring at my reflection i was seeing at a different person. i'd worn a strapless black sequence gown that was mid thigh with gold heels and gold accessories which was Ava’s idea anyways. “Girl you look good” Ava mused “ I would have to stay on guard this night cause girl you are a sight!” “Maybe you'd eventually get laid” She says wriggling her brows “No! that's not going to happen, not now, not anytime soon” i said hating the idea of having premarital sex. “Right, i've forgotten how uptight you are” “Come on we have somewhere to be” She said ignoring my outburst. I and Ava finally got to our destination, you could tell two blocks away from the bright light where the club was. I was already dreading how the night was going to turn out, My anxiety already coming up to the surface. Crowded places just scare me a lot and it isn't for me. Ava practically dragged me to the entrance that was heavily guarded by two huge and scary looking men which i assumed were the bouncers. We showed them our ID and the let us in after searching us, i'm confused as to why they did it but regardless they were just doing their jobs i guess. The bass of the music hit my ear drums making me shudder a bit, i took deep breaths to help collect and prepare myself for the night. We went straight to the bar to order our drinks. “Hey, can you get us something strong to start off our night” Ava said with so much enthusiasm to the bar attendant, a blondie with a nose piercing “Ava!!, you know i don't drink” i said “Come on, live a little you've been working your ass off lately” “Oh God! Ava” After several persuasion from Ava and the bar guy i settled for whatever booze he was giving us, reminding myself that it's only for the night. I looked at the liquid in front of me still contemplating if i should take it or not. After many thoughts i took the first shot which stung like a bitch and then the second till i downed the the four shots. I sat down on the bar stool trying to regain stability cause i was literally high as hell with just four shots, i'm never trying this again i said to myself. Ava had ditched me a while ago with a blondie leaving me all by myself with the bar attendant at least he was nice enough to offer me a glass of water, he must have noticed how uneasy i was with that amount of alcohol in my system. “Hey” I heard a voice say from beside me, turning around to see who the intruder was. He was “Hey” I said back in return trying to decipher why he came over here. “what is a pretty lady doing here all by herself” He managed to say, his breathe giving away the fact that he was drunk. “Nothing” I replied turning my attention back to the bar where i'd faced initially “Feisty, i like feisty” He said leaning in and robbing me off the little personal space that i had. “Can you move back a bit you are outrightly invading my personal space” I said with irritation lacing every word, i didn't know who he was. “Aren't personal space ought to be invaded” He said still inching closer. “My boyfriend will be back any minute from now and i wouldn't want him bursting the nose of a stranger that's to touchy” I lied through my teeth hoping he had get the memo and leave me alone “Oh darling i'd be watching you for an hour now and i didn't see anyone claim your personal space” He said grinning at me like he won a lottery. Are men in the club always like this? I just came here to clear my head and not hook up with a random stranger. I stood up about to leave his sorry ass there when he grabbed me by my waist. “And where do you think you are going” He said with clenched teeths “ Can you just leave me alone!” I yelled over the loud music whilst still trying to get out of his embrace which he only made tighter by each second” “No!” “I've been wondering what whores like you would taste like” He whispered into my ear “Why don't we go explore and i'd know what you are like?” my anxiety sky rocketed on hearing what he just said, i struggled harder to free myself from his embrace but it just proved futile. “Get your hands off her, except you don't want them anymore” I heard a voice say one that was so deep i could hear over the loud noise. I turned my head to have a better view of my saviour. Damn, he was a tall man probably around 6'3, with a killer face and sharp jawlines that legit had me panting for air, His eyes dark amd hooded with is midnight black hair that was roughened a bit but still looked sexy. “And who are you, her boyfriend?” My captor said laughing like a maniac. I could see his jaw ticking like he was trying to restraint himself. And with one yank, i'm pulled into the embrace of the man who saved me. The next thing i know was that the guy who tried taking me against my will was lying on the floor with blood oozing out of his head. It happened so fast that i couldn't think straight. The music was so loud that the sound of the gun going off didn't cause a fuss. I'm so dead i muttered to myself looking at the face of my saver, but he had showed no expression nor emotion. He had a cold gaze staring at me like he could see my soul. He tugged me closer to himself and took me out of the club. “Go home!” He said with that deep velvet voice that went straight to my core. “Uhh” I sounded confused still trying to wrap my head around the fact that his voice had an effect on me. Maybe it was the alcohol i thought more to myself “Go home” With that, he turned back and headed back to the club after muttering something to the bouncer at the entrance.Olivia’s POVAs we entered, a few people walked up to Dante exchanging pleasantries before noticing me. We walked to our table were we sat alongside Dante’s second in command, Luca. He barely showed up at Dante’s house so I wasn’t really familiar with him. However, I knew Dante doesn’t like mixing work with family or his home.Luca’s wife introduced herself to me and we made little conversations through the night as she was the only person I knew except Dante and Luca off course. I would steal little glances at Dante every now and then as I spoke to Luca’s wife. Dante in this midnight-black suit did it for me but not just that but the power and aura he embodied. Sure Dante was always calculative with his steps, in the way he spoke and even his gaze and tonight the people around him moved quietly around him, nodding respectfully like he was going to kill them or something. Deep down I knew Dante was capable of it.Dante’s sitting position was very well relaxed but from his eyes you cou
Olivia’s POV My hairstylist had just finished with my hair when a woman walked in. She looked like she was hitting her sixties with grey hairs that looked so good. If it weren’t for the hair, I wouldn’t know she was probably that old because she had a youthful glow and her skin was without wrinkles.“Hi” I said unsure of her identity“You are even more beautiful in person” she said as she walked closer.“Thanks, I don’t mean to sound rude but who are you?” I asked her as she immediately looked shocked.“He didn’t tell you? I’m so sorry for his lack of manners”“I’m Faye, Dante’s mother” immediately she said the last part alarms went off in my head. How was I so blind to see the resemblance. They both had the same eye color. I immediately engulfed her in a hug which she happily reciprocated. “I’m sorry I’m a hugger. I’m Olivia by the way ” I told her “Come on dear, No need to apologize” she said giving full blown smile“Dante did not tell me you were coming else I would have prepar
Dante’s POV Yesterday night revealed a whole different Olivia. She made me watch a movie about shitty medical professionals, I barely understood what they were doing but then I had to watch it because of her. My attention was on her the whole night, she was slowly filling a space I feared was once locked. My thoughts recently has been filled with a certain medical doctor that was too good. She was slowly having that effect on me. I had to carry her up to her room because she slept off on the couch in the cinema room. I had to take care of something urgent at the warehouse before I came back to freshen up for the mafia ball happening this evening. I had left her a note concerning her preparation for the ball and I wanted her to get all the rest she can because tonight was going to be a lot. “Luca, Rafael any lead yet” we were still on the case of those who attacked our shipments and also threatened to take Olivia. “For now, No lead boss” Luca said again. “Whoever it is
Olivia’s POV I and Ava had made atleast five rounds through different stores shopping for clothes, shoes and every goddam thing Dante put her up to.I constantly texted Dante on my location and activities even if I’m very much aware that he could easily just track my location and find me.“Ava! My feet hurts and I’m starving” I called out to her.“We’ve only been to five stores Olivia we have more stores on the list” she said walking ahead of me with two buff guards walking just a few feet behind me.“I’m starving Ava, come on let’s go on a break a little” I cajoled her.“Alright, do you know anywhere we could eat at?” “Yeah, come on!” I took Ava to the restaurant Dante had taken me to when I initially got here. We ate our meals before we continued the torturous shopping. After hours of walking, shopping, spa and hair care. I finally got home. Ava had left earlier with the promise to be back for a girls night and make up for the nights and time together we missed.Today really took
Olivia's PovI stirred in my sleep as I tried stretching but I couldn't due to a restraint, a strong muscular one at that. I slowly opened my eyes only to be met with Dante typing away on his phone with my hand on his chest. He must have noticed I was now awake as he stopped what he was doing. “Principessa, did you sleep well?” He asked as I sat upright, losing contact from his body. “Hmmm” I nodded. It wasn't a lie, I had slept well in a long time. “Thank you dante” I said, staring down at my fingers that were interlaced “And i'm sorry for any form of inconvenience i might have caused”. I looked up to see him staring at me as i did not hear him say anything. “Do you want me to bring you lunch in bed too?” He asked “You don't have to stress yourself dante, i'm fine” i said “I think you keep forgetting the fact that you don't have a say in this matter.” He said standing up from beside me on the bed to leave. “I'm sorry i kept you here through out the day, i know there are other imp
Dante's POVI was livid when I saw Olivia curled up in a ball on the cold floor. I was going to inquire why she was not down for breakfast at first. But seeing Olivia on the floor groaning in pain, it stirred up something in me and I really don't know why but I found myself caring for her.When she eventually told me it was just period cramp I was scared shitless. She had endured this torturous pain all her life? No woman deserved this. I was clueless on what to do because I haven't cared for a woman this much before. After dropping her in the room, I quickly took my phone as I googled how I could make her cramps reduce and make her feel better. It was really unlike me but it's worth giving it a shot. The first thing that popped up was heating pads and warm baths before the use of painkillers and warm liquid. So I quickly ran a warm bath for her before bringing her back to the bathroom and bringing her breakfast in bed. While she slept, I couldn't help but wonder why I dragged her