Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Aria

I felt his tongue swirling on my bud. My chest rose and fell as I tried to hold back my moans. I lifted myself for more friction. His hands grabbed on my hips pressing in an attempt to hold me down.

"That feels so good." I stuttered through shattered breath.

His finger traced on my lips opening them up. Slowly he slid one finger inside my wetness. He added another one as his tongue continued to flick on my bud.

My breath hitched.

My head rolled to the back. I closed my eyes focusing on the pleasure. On how good his fingers felt being inside of me.

He stopped making me whine. "How am I making you feel? Come on,tell me,does it feel good?"

"Mmm…it feels so good." He moved once so slowly that I was tempted to thrust myself against his fingers. "Please." I arch my back. "Please don't stop."

He picked up on his pace. My hips jerked to his rhythm.

I let out a low whimper as he hit my spot. The thought of my father budging through the door came into mind and I quickly pushed it away. It's his fault for not allowing me to go outside.

I pushed against his fingers for me. I wanted more but he insisted on taking things slow. Still his fingers felt so good and I could not complain.

I took my hand to his head and grabbed a handful of his hair.

"Oh yes… don't stop!" I rolled my hips when he sucked on my nub.

My head fell to the side. I muffled my cries.

He hit my spot once again and my whole body trembled. My stomach tightened. It was a feeling I was quite familiar with.

"Yes! Oh yes!" I literally screamed. "Don't stop! I'm almost there." I took in deep breaths.

"Where is she?!" I heard a cold masculine voice from the other side of the door and I couldn't help but shiver.

Alex immediately stopped at the loud voice.

My eyes went wide. I could not tell if it was from fear,shock or sheer disappointment because I did not achieve my orgasm.

I did not know who it belonged to but I knew for a fact I was the only female in the house. Except if my father had brought home another woman,that happened on rare occasions.

I really hoped that this was one of them because I did not want the owner of the voice to be searching for me.

I quickly jump from where I was lying. I cuss under my breathe to the fact that I was not going to achieve my orgasm once again.

"Quick! Let's get dressed and go see who it is." I whisper yell to my boyfriend,Alex.

He stared at me for a while before it hit me. He was dressed.

"No. You are not going out wearing only pants. I don't want to show your body to them. What if…" I swallowed the rest of the words as I shuddered at the thought of Lex being taken by the man on the other side.

"Fine." He whispers in return. He takes his white top and wears it

I quickly slid into some sweatpants. I throw a baggy shirt on top.

"Let's go." I say and head to the door.

Alex grabs my hand. I stop in my tracks and turn to him.

"I can't go with you." He stated his voice flat.

I frown. "Why? We are in this together."

Whatever it was. He was my boyfriend and we were supposed to go through it together. At least that is how I thought it was supposed to be.

"I'll call you." He held my shoulders and kissed my forehead. "Be safe."

Be safe? I mentally roll my eyes and glare at him hoping he would change his mind. He gave me an assured smile. I visibly rolled my eyes this time.

I watched as he opened the window and jumped out.

I sigh and walk to the door.I hold the door knob and close my eyes.

'please Lord,don't let it be something huge.' I pray under my breathe.

I turn the door and step outside.

I step down each stair case cautiously as if they were all going to go into shambles at my feet. On reaching the second last one,I try to peep into the living room.

My eyes catch the sight of a man dressed in black suit rampaging out our house. I gasp and step back.

"No. No. You cannot take her…" My father's voice came out strained and begging.

'Take her' Was he really begging about living with another woman? Did he mess up with some bad guy woman?

His voice came again. "She is my only child… She is my whole world…" I heard my father's voice pleading.

'Only child…' the words registered in my mind.

I was the only child.

Out of impulse I stomp into the living room. The sight I saw made me regret my choice in a second.

Three men towered our living room. They were all dressed in black suits. I had watched enough movies to know they had guns tucked behind those suits of theirs.

'Call Alex.' The voice in my head screamed. 'Ask him to come get you.'

My lower lip dropped. I swallowed then licked my tongue.

"Um…"

"Aria, go back!" Father's voice thundered as his command registered in my mind.

"Yeah. I think I should." My breathing paced up. I quickly turn and pick up on my heels.

A rough hand grabbed my wrist. I stop,take in air through my mouth and let it out through my nose. I made a 360° turn and came face to face with his chest.

"Damn you're tall." I laughed nervously.

"It's her. Take her. Let's go." A woman's voice spoke. Her voice was smooth but it held superiority to it.

I tipped my head to the right to look past the giant that had my wrist in his hand. My eyes caught the figure of a young lady.

Under different circumstances,she would be those bad girls you see in school. She was dressed in all black. Her jacket was classy but not heavy enough for the weather,so it was meant to finish off the outfit.

My father dropped to his knees bringing my focus to him.

"Papa?" I called in a concerned voice.What is it dad?" I questioned narrowing my eyes at him.

"They…"he scratches his bald head."They are here to get you."

I glance at the men and back at him trying to understand my relation to them.

"Why would they take me dad?" My eyebrows furrow.

"I placed a bet." He cast his eyes downwards. "And I lost you." He mumbled.

I glare at him. It couldn't be true. No parent could ever do that right?

"Tell me it's not true." I mutter through clenched teeth.

"I'll work and I'll pay." He tries to assure me.

"What do I do till then papa?" I sneered.

The tears that were threatening to fall got their way. They silently fell down my cheeks and I couldn't bother to wipe them.

"Marriage." His answer comes out as a whisper.

"What?!" I shriek jumping back.

He quickly lifts his head and tries to step closer to me.

"No dad…No…" I shake my head furiously. Tears continue to well up my eyes as my vision becomes blurry.

"Listen Aria.."he begins gently making a move towards me. I jump back avoiding his grip. He looked at me hurt in his eyes but I could not bring myself to care.

"How could you do this to me!" I scream bringing my hands to my face. I wiped the tears as others made their way to my cheeks.

"I had lost everything. I did not think…it was.." He stutters. I glare at him in disbelief.

"How could you place a bet on me papa!" I snap my brows furrowing.

"I did not think I would lose child. It's…look. I'll fix this. I will sell everything and raise the amount. I will…" I raise my palm at him to stop.

"How much?" I ask, sniffing my voice low but firm.

"It's…I'll pay Aria. I pro…"

"How much?!" I repeat through gritted teeth.

"Ten million." He replies head bowed in shame.

Silence.

That was a lot of money. Just like that I had lost everything. My life,my dreams all because of my father who could not control his addiction.

"I'll pay." He says slowly almost to himself. I keep my eyes fixed on him. I could feel my chest getting tight.

"How?" He raises his eyes.

"I'll pay." He repeats to assure himself more.

I roll my eyes and brush my hands in my black silky hair, getting it out of my face.

"How is my life supposed to turn out from here? My education,dad, I'm in college! My dreams,my…" My voice breaks.

He takes the chance and moves closer to me, taking my hands In his.

"I'm sorry child. I'll fix this and it won't repeat itself again.

"You know what the funny thing is." I looked down to meet his eyes as he was inches shorter."You don't even sound convincing." I jerk my hands from his forcefully.

"Mom would have been better than you." I speak the words slowly giving him time to process every one of them.

"I know." He bows his head in shame.

"I can't go!" I state firmly.

"That's not your choice." The lady spoke.

"I'm not going." I affirm standing my ground.

She scoffs. "It's as if you have a choice."

I raise my arm at the man who had subconsciously loosened his grip. My teeth went through his skin. I bit as hard as I did on the ribs my dad made. I tasted blood but the man did not bulge.

'This is so messed up.' I thought to myself.

I pulled away and quickly turned for my escape.

A heavy hand landed at the back of my head and I fell face forward.

"The boss is so going to kill you." I heard the woman's voice before I finally gave into the darkness