Kitten

Ch. 14

- Isadora's POV -

As I prepare in the bathroom, butterflies run amuck in my stomach. I've never been to a Ball before. What do I do? How do I act? So many questions and never enough answers. I finish and walk out to see Rafael in a navy blue tux. His hair slicked back and his tattoos peaking on the skin he does have visible. Damn he looks good. When he sees me his jaw drops. He doesn't move or speak.... he just stands there, scanning me over and over as if to determine whether I'm real or not.

"Madre de dios." (Mother of god) He mutters to himself but I hear him and giggle. I slowly approach him and he pulls me tightly to his chest, putting his forehead on mine. "Damnit kitten. Why are you doing this to me?" I raise my eyebrows.

"And what exactly am I doing to you?" I ask. He sighs and growls deeply.

"I'm trying very hard to restrain my from pinning you to a wall and fucking you til your legs don't work." He whispers through gritted teeth in my ear. I let out a soft but sharp exhale. If that doesn't make you instantly wet then I don't know what would. "Come kitten, before I change my mind." I nodded.

We walk downstairs hand in hand and everyone is dressed to the 'T'. All the boys looking sharp as hell in their suits and the girls more beautiful than ever. Josie decided on a gorgeous maroon gown that matched really well with her skin tone and made her red hair stand out more. Gabriella wore a gorgeous skin tight gold dress. Pretty sure it wasnt made with real gold but if it wouldn't surprise me if it was
That woman is unpredictable. Even Mirella was wearing a cute little pink dress. She really did look like a princess. When she spotted me she gasped. Everyone turned and did the same.

"You look so pretty Isa!" Mirella squealed.

"Hot damn!" Alfonzo shouts.

"Damn doll, I think I'm in love." Ishmael said patting his chest rapidly. I giggle and Rafael scowls at him.

"Love me all you want Ish, but Im happily taken." I hook my arm onto Rafael and he calms down but doesn't take his eyes off Ishmael. He's so territorial.

"You ain't gotta break my heart like that Kitty." He pouts. He grabs his chest, over exaggerating the pain of his non-broken heart.

"You look absolutely beautiful darling." Gabriella says and kisses my cheek.

"Thank you Gabriella."

"Are you ready?" She smiles.

"More like nervous. I've never done something like this before." I take a deep breath, steadying my nerves. Rafael takes my hand.

"Don't worry baby. I'll be by your side the whole night." He smiles and kisses the back of my hand.

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- The Montez Ball -

The size of this place is like two football stadiums. Fucking huge! Shiny metallic floors, chandeliers and people crowded around fancy tables full of food and drinks. A couple approach us and greet Rafael.

"Rafael! Good to see you nephew! Damn boy, these guns get bigger and bigger each time I see you!" The man says patting Rafael's arm roughly and laughing.