𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝟏𝟖+)

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I couldn't sleep all night.

I really did try but every time I close my eyes I see Maddox and I'm trying to make sense of everything he said to me earlier.

The way he was looking at me was so... threatening. Like he really wanted to protect me. If I didn't know him better I'll say he cares about me.

Yes, let's all laugh together on that because I know he couldn't care less about me.

Thanks to him, I'm going to look awful today.

I walked down the stairs not even caring that I looked terrible or that my hair is messy and my face is probably swollen from lack of sleep.

The people who work here in the house stopped their eyes on me on my way down, but quickly looked away, not daring to show any reaction. But it's the first time someone here dares to look me in my face, so I guess I do look awful. Great job, Allyn.

Don't get me wrong, I don't care.

After all, Angelo wants me to live here, so these people have to get used to seeing me in certain states.

I winced, covering my mouth with my hand as I walked towards the kitchen. I had already sent Lara away, telling her that I would like to get my breakfast myself, and of course, she didn't agree with me at first but it's not like she has a choice.

In the end, we agreed for her to do her other job around the house and after I'm done with my breakfast I will go and find her.

I can't wait to make myself some scrambled eggs and eat without looking at the faces of any of the King family.

I entered the kitchen with a bang because I expected to be alone and as soon as I looked up, I froze in place.

I came face to face with Maddox and a girl with white hair. She has a fucking long white hair.

The two of them were talking to each other, sitting at the bar plot and after I interrupted them, they stopped their conversation and turned their attention to the door- or rather, to me.

And I sat there smiling like an idiot with messy hair, an ugly swollen face, and bags under my eyes. Bravely from you, Allyn. Such an idiot.

''Excuse me I'm...'' I tried to form a sentence without even knowing what I wanted to say because I feel hella uncomfortable with them staring into me.

Maddox is leaning on the bar plot looking at me with a slightly amused look, eyeing me up and down a couple of times. Only now did I notice that his dark hair for the first time was not fixed and put back, but was messy and natural. It looked so good I wanted to run my hands through it

And the girl... The girl is stunning.

She is tall with a body of a supermodel. Her face is perfectly shaped and I can see one piercing adorning her nose. Her lips are full and big matching her big brown eyes. Her hair as I already said is white and long to her ass and I don't think I ever thought that I would say that it looks breathtaking on someone.  She is just the perfect example of an IT girl.

As soon as she saw me - her expressionless face lit up and a big smile adorned her face, showing her perfect white teeth, making her look not as scary as I had thought seconds ago.

''Oh My God'' she said stunned with a big smile on her face, jumping up from the bar plot she was sitting on. I had to look up because she is taller than me. "Allyn , I can't believe how fucking beautiful you are"

How does she know my name?

I definitely look like an idiot now because I was standing in one place, and not moving with an idiotic smile on my face.

She quickly reached me and hugged me tightly, sucking air from my body with this hug. She was so happy, I couldn't help but hugged her back still processing things.

After a few seconds, she pulled back and looked at me with the same big smile, I could see her beautiful smile from up close "Maddox didn't lie when he said you are beautiful"

Um...What?

While she was studying my face, my gaze moved to Maddox with a confused look, and as soon as he heard her words, he hit his forehead, shaking his head, visibly uncomfortable with the situation.

"Shut the fuck up Lydia" he snapped in an irritated voice avoiding my gaze and she just laughed

Did Maddox really called me beautiful? I was blushing and I couldn't fucking stop it. I felt my body warm from her words.

He was avoiding my eyes as if the last thing right now he wants was to look at me. Does he feel... ashamed?

I want to laugh out loud just at the thought of that. The big alpha man Maddox is ashamed because of a compliment. But it did make me feel good to know he finds me beautiful tho.

''Okay chill grumpy head'' she waved her hand without even looking at him as she finally pulled away from me ''I'm glad to finally see you after all these years.  I'm Lydia if you remember me.  Maddox and Angelo's sister"

Oh, now everything makes sense.

She is the last child of the Kings, but you can tell she is part of this family. She is tall, beautiful, scary at first sight, and attractive. Very attractive.

It's in the King family's genes.

"Of course, I remember you" I laughed awkwardly, lying to her

I guess I'm going to have to get used to lying a lot around this family.

"I have a feeling that you and I will get along very well" she clapped her hands excitedly, smiling constantly. "I can't wait for you to marry Angelo and officially become part of our family"

"Okay, enough" Maddox cut her off standing up from his chair "Let's go, Lydia, we have work to do" he replied seriously standing next to her still avoiding my gaze.

Lydia was the complete opposite of Maddox. She was so happy and smiling all the time, and he is constantly grumpy and cold, not even smiling. I don't know how Lydia survives in such a dark family.

''Why do you always have to ruin everything?''Lydia scolded looking at him and he let out a loud sigh before she turned back to me ''I'll see you tonight at the party, right?''

"Party?" I repeated her words "What party?" I asked confused, looking between the two of them

''Didn't Angelo tell you?'' she asked, rising her brows and I shook my head. "Tonight is my welcome back party." she said and I tilted my head even more confused "

"No, he never mentioned it" I said back still confused why Angelo never said it on our first date

"He's busy man, Allyn. Don't be mad at him" she laughed "We all will expect to see you tonight "

"Let's go Lydia" Maddox interrupted us again making Lydia roll her eyes in annoyance.

"We'll be leaving before you witness me killing my brother'' she spoke, looking at Maddox with cold eyes before turning back to me and smiling ''I'll see you tonight''

"See you tonight" I said quietly and with those words they both walked past me, leaving me alone in the kitchen.

Why hadn't Angelo told me about this party? We had a good time at our date yesterday, at least he could have told his future wife that his sister was coming home and they are throwing a big party for that.

Should I even go when not even Angelo or Maddox bothered to tell me about this party? Do they even want me there?

While I was making breakfast, I texted Tamara to see what she was doing and what was happening in the shelter, promising her that I would visit her next week.

I don't care how it will happen, but it will. I need to go home because this place is suffocating me.

But Lydia is a fresh air among these people here. I still can't believe I saw her after so many years.

Where she disappeared all these years? What has she been doing all these years? Why did no one know anything about her? Everything is so similar to the whole situation with Maddox.

Just as I was done with my breakfast and I finally sat down at the table to relax and stop thinking about this fucked up family, ready to scroll on my phone in peace but of course, Lara burst into the kitchen holding a towel in her hand, looking at me "Miss Delgado, Mr. King instructed me that I should prepare you for the party tonight''

Ah, almost on time.

It seems like he didn't forget to tell me, he just didn't plan on doing it to me, but to Lara. And who is Mr. King? Are we talking about Angelo or Maddox here I'm getting hella confused?

"Lara, please call me Allyn" I replied in a soft voice, trying to make her feel safe around me, but her face didn't break even for a second.

"I can't Miss Delgado, those are the rules"

"Right now you work for me, Lara" I reminded her with a small smile on my face "And it would make me extremely happy if you called me Allyn. I think Mr.King would love to see me happy, don't you think?"

If I have to do this and use these cards on her to get what I want, then I will fucking do it.

I saw her open her mouth several times in an attempt to say something, but she kept closing it.

She wanted to break her serious face, but something was stopping her and I couldn't understand why everyone who worked for this family is like that.

"Allyn" she repeated my name timidly, without looking at me, and this made me smile like an idiot. Yess, progress, ladies, and gentlemen.

"That's right, we're making progress" I snapped my fingers excitedly and she looked down holding the towel in her hands closer to her body "Let's go"

I stood up from the chair left the plate in the sink and followed Lara out of the kitchen.

I can only imagine what this party in Lydia's honor will look like.

But if it's hosted by the King family, I'm sure it's going to be epic.

As I expected the party was huge.

I see more than 150 people here in the ballroom and all of them were dressed well, trying to show they are better than the others.

I just don't fit well here. I hate fake people and all of them seemed fake to me. I was awkwardly looking around with two men behind me. They are Angelo's bodyguards and he sent them to look after me. Just amazing.

I just want this party to be over already.

''Allyn, I've been looking for you everywhere'' Lydia approached me with a big smile on her face and a glass in her hand, hugging me.

As she walked I had time to take a good look at her and all I can say is...WOW.

This girl really is beautiful.  Naturally beautiful. There was almost no makeup on her face, but she looked so stunning. I wish I had her skin and her face.

Lydia had pulled her white hair back into a high ponytail, and large round silver earrings dangled from her ears.

Her dress itself was a silver shade and hugged her body perfectly, showing off every single curve she had. Her choice was a short dress so that her long-toned legs could be on display, making the guys at this crowded party stare at her.

Lydia is perfect as I already said.

And I felt so awkward next to her with my short legs, which were showing under the short dress that Lara and I chose.

I put light makeup on my face and curled my hair, trying to make it look good.

I was constantly pulling down my dress hoping I don't look ridiculous because some guys were looking at me and I couldn't decide if they were making fun of me with their staring faces.

"You look amazing" she exclaimed looking at me with a glowing face "If you weren't Angelo's future wife I would take you for myself " she joked and I just smiled nervously.

This mansion was crowded with people I didn't know and everyone was so formally dressed as if they were attending some kind of official meeting rather than a party.

There were at least about 50 waiters walking around and as many guards.

Not to mention the big ice statue in the center of the fucking ballroom with Lydia's face on it.

These people don't know what to spend their money on.

"You look beautiful too, Lydia" I smiled sincerely and she thanked me " Do you know where's Angelo?" I asked her, looking around but it was hard to find him among so many people.

She looked around as well, furrowing her brows "He was here a few minutes ago, he said he was going to look for you to introduce you to his partners"

"And is Maddox here?" I continued with the questions, but this one interested me much more than the previous one

Lydia thought for a second before giving a small smile "Let's just say Maddox has other ideas for fun than being at this party"

So Maddox isn't here? Where the hell is he? What's that supposed to mean?

"Allyn" I heard a husky voice coming from behind me and a slightly cold hand wrapping around my body. Turning my head I stood eye to eye with Angelo "I've been looking for you everywhere. You look amazing"

"Thank you" I don't know if I'll ever get used to the compliments from him, but it's not like I have a choice.

He looked very good. He wore a black suit and his hair was neatly pulled back, showing off his beautifully sculpted face.

''Come, I want to introduce you to some people" he said, taking my hand and intertwining our fingers, and this gesture made me feel..strange.

I looked at Lydia and she just waved her hand casually, sipping from the whiskey in her hand "Go ahead, I'm going to get drunk anyway" she winked at us "I'll find you later" she said before turning away, walking off, stopping at another group of people and starting a conversation with them.

I looked at Angelo, and his lips curled into a tiny smile, leading me to a group of people I don't know, still holding my hand.

I could see the look on everyone's face, how they were glued to us...to me. And that made me feel awkward.

Did I look that bad? Did I not fit in here that badly?

"Allyn, I want to introduce you to these very close friends of my family and longtime partners" Angelo said, starting to list the names of the two men and two women in front of me, but I still couldn't remember their names so I just smiled, shaking their hands

"Guys, this is Allyn. My fiancee'' he announced with a smile wrapping an arm around my waist and I smiled awkwardly hoping to not look like a complete idiot next to him.

"We are so glad to finally meet you" said the blonde woman, smiling "Angelo, she is much more beautiful than what you described."

I felt myself blushing as I looked down because I just realized that both of the King brothers had called me beautiful.

"She is" answered Angelo proudly placing a kiss on my cheek, but somehow his lips felt cold against my skin "I'm a very lucky man"

After a few more words, the topic quickly changed, for which I could not be happier. They started talking about some common project they were preparing, but I had long ago switched off and didn't listen to them, I just stood there like a puppy next to Angelo and remained silent.

I also got some wine from the waiter passing us. I won't last this "party" without alcohol in my system.

"Angelo, why don't you take Allyn with you on our trip to Italy. '' the woman suggested bringing my attention back to them. What a trip? What had I missed?

"At least I'll have someone to talk to while you men do business" the woman continued to smile, but somehow it didn't seem sincere to me.

"We'll see" he replied looking down at me "What do you think about that Allyn?" He turned to me and suddenly everyone's attention was on me.

I watched dumbfounded with a big idiotic smile on my face not knowing what I was expected to say because I wasn't even listening to their conversation.

''Sounds ... wonderful'' I replied slowly laughing awkwardly ''I would love to see Italy. I've never been there''

"Oh you'll love it" exclaimed the woman "I'll show you around all the amazing shops in Milan"

I nodded keeping the big fake smile on my face before turning to Angelo "I'll go find Lydia, I never officially congratulated her on coming back home"

Angelo nodded "Okay, love . I'll find you later" he said in a low voice before placing another kiss on my cheek.

I said a quick goodbye to all of Angelo's partners and left them, finally able to breathe again.

I felt so out of place.

While I was walking in an attempt to either find Lydia or see Lara somewhere in the crowd, strangers kept stopping me, congratulating me on my engagement with Angelo.

I didn't even know these people, how the hell did they know who I was? And when the fuck me and Angelo officially got engaged because it seems like I missed this chapter of my life.

I needed some fresh air.

I gave up on looking for either, and just grabbed another glass of wine and headed up to the second floor and straight to the terrace.

The whole rush of people was in the ballroom and on the first floor, so at least there I hope to be alone with my thoughts.

I climbed the stairs and went through the big corridor, then headed for the door leading to the big balcony. I felt dizzy, and I hadn't even drunk that much alcohol.

I was just reaching for the door handle when I almost bumped into a woman I didn't know as she was coming out.

She stopped her eyes on me for a split second and without saying anything, she just walked past me, heading downstairs.

Okay, that was rude. Apparently, everyone here is a snob.

After the bitch left, I was ready to enjoy some alone time away from all the snobs at this party.

But as soon as I got out on the balcony my eyes landed on Maddox, who was dressed in a suit, fixing his tie, and cursing under his breath. I stopped in place.

First, because he is the last person I expected to see here, and second because he looked more handsome than ever.

As he was fixing his tie, he sensed a presence and moved his gaze to me, sighing loudly as if I'm the last person he wanted to see.

"You again" he mumbled in a low annoying voice

"Did I interrupt something?" I asked pointing to the door where a few seconds ago I was almost run over by that bitch whose name I don't even know but Maddox seems to know since he was here with her.

Why is that bugging me?

"No" he snapped, still trying to fix his tie, making me wonder why she was even off. Was he doing something with that girl here on the balcony?

''Do you know this girl?''I asked again approaching him

''Yes''

"So I interrupted something" I stood next to him leaning on the fence and he sighed again

"Enough with your stupid fucking questions" he scolded, still struggling with his tie

''Can I?" I whispered out of nowhere pointing at his tie and he looked up at me as soon as his black eyes locked into mine my entire body froze and I lost the ability to breathe normally.

Maddox clenched his jaw as if he was considering the situation carefully, but finally gave in and dropped his hands to his side, letting me do it for him.

I swallowed hard and without meeting his eyes I stood in front of him with trembling hands I began to fix his tie, trying to ignore his intoxicating scent.

"S-so.." I started with a shaky voice, still avoiding his gaze but I could feel his burning my face  "You attended the party after all?"

''For a short time" he answered simply

"Why?"

"What is it with you and all these fucking questions?" I could feel his voice getting annoyed by me and that is every time I'm trying to ask him something.

"Don't you have a fiancé to be with?" he spat in an annoyed voice and I slid my hands down the back of his neck to fix his tie, but as soon as I looked up and our eyes met, I just froze.

I could feel his breath against my lips as he studied my face motionless as if in a trance, and I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck, looking into his eyes through my lashes, but allowed myself to look down at his lips for a split second.

His lips were so close I could almost taste them. So full, begging me to kiss them. He can feel my hands wrapped around his neck but he never pushed me back even if that was the thing I was expecting.

"Don't do that" he said almost as a whisper looking down at my lips and shaking his head "Stop playing these fucking games" his voice was almost begging me, and for the first time I can see some kind of weakness in his eyes.

I know that that's not right. Wanting him is not right when I was promised to his brother but now I can say no to the feeling inside me. How I can ignore everything he makes me feel? How I can stop my pussy throbbing from his closeness?

Maddox opened his mouth to say something else but was interrupted by the door opening, and Lydia bursting into the balcony making me and Maddox pull away from each other immediately as if something burned us. My face was fucking red as a tomato.

Just like that, we were back in the reality.

Lydia was standing there with a glass of whiskey in her hand and a big smile as always.

"What's going on?" she asked, coming closer to us and I could see her eyes shining from the influence of alcohol. " I was looking for you everywhere " she said looking at me

I like Lydia, I do but right now I'm so fucking mad because she interrupted me and her brother. I wonder if she never interrupted her, would Maddox let me kiss him?

"Nothing " Maddox said rudely, being back to his usual self, running a hand through his hair "Take Allyn back to Angelo where she belongs" he muttered looking at Lydia, ignoring me, before walking out and slamming the door behind him.

"What's wrong with him?" Lydia asked slowly "I'll never understand why he's always so rude and angry" she said, drinking again.

You and me both Lydia. You and me both.

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That's officially the longest chapter I've ever written in ANY of my books.

I just felt like I owe you this because you are so supportive and amazing guys and I can't thank you enough. 💗

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you had an amazing time with your family and closest one. ❤️

I love you all so much.