𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝟏𝟖+)

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"𝒮𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝒶 𝒹𝓇𝓊𝑔 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐼'𝓂 𝒹𝓎𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒽𝑒𝓇"

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''You are stunning'' Lydia exclaimed excitedly as I looked at myself in the mirror, feeling my face sink into my heels, knowing that in a few minutes, I would have to face people I never met before to celebrate my engagement party - something I don't even want to be a part of.

''Don't you think it's too much?" I asked, looking at the too-deep neckline of the dress that outlined my body.

"No" she replied almost immediately "You look hot girl. My brother would love this dress on you" she laughed, while I was still looking at myself in the mirror taking a deep breath of air

It's now or never.

"Let's go, everyone is waiting for you" Lydia took my hand leading me to the stairs to the first floor of the mansion.

The sound of my heels meeting the ground echoed through the space, stabbing me like blades with every step I make.

For most girls, this is one of the happiest days of their lives, sharing it with their loved ones.

I guess this would be the case for me too, if I got engaged to a person I want, and not someone my parents promised me to.

Lydia squeezed my hand encouragingly as we walked down the stairs. My heart is beating faster, seeing so many unfamiliar faces staring at me.

I put one of the best fake smiles on my face as I walked down the stairs, hearing the exclamations and compliments of people I don't even know.

"She's stunning "

"She's beautiful "

"That's the perfect match for Angelo"

I can hear so many voices, coming from everywhere in the room even though they were trying to whisper but clearly not good enough.

My gaze landed on Angelo, who was waiting for me at the end of the stairs, with a big smile on his face, looking at me like he was seeing me for the first time.

But my focus shifted to the person standing behind him - Maddox, who had an expressionless face and a familiar cold gaze fixed on me.

I didn't want to drown my eyes in him, but that was freaking impossible.

Even though I knew Angelo was there watching me, I was looking for Maddox with my eyes and I hated myself for it.

It took a lot of self-control to look away from him and focus on Angelo, who held out his hand to me with a big beautiful smile on his face, showing his white teeth.

I took it, and he brought it to his lips, kissing it, causing Maddox to turn his head away from us and towards the people in front of him, keeping a straight face.

"You look stunning Allyn" Angelo complimented me pulling me close and kissing my cheek gently "Beautiful as always"

I nodded, smiling without saying a word and I was happy that Angelo said nothing after that, but simply led me through the crowd of people gathered around us, stopping at each one of them to congratulate and wish us a happy long life together.

The number of strangers I hugged is crazy. I don't even know these damn people, but they knew me, which was worrying.

Do they know this is arranged marriage? I don't think so.

I was lost in my thoughts, walking and smiling at all these strangers until we stopped in front of familiar faces.

My mother was smiling widely in front of me, and next to her proudly stood Tamara, who was smiling even more.

Tamara didn't even wait for Angelo to say anything, but immediately threw herself into my arms, hugging me tightly, making Angelo step back, looking at us with an appraising look.

"You're so fucking sexy, bitch" she exclaimed happily and Angelo looked even more surprised by the way she was talking to me.

"Thank you, Tamara. You're beautiful as well "I smiled sincerely before turning to Angelo who was still looking at Tamara with confusion"Angelo, This is my best friend Tamara"

"Nice to finally meet you" she greeted him with a big smile offering him her hand which he looked at appraisingly for a few seconds before taking it and shaking it

''You too'' he replied simply, hurrying to back away but I could say something else, my mom rushed to hug me, stopping my breathing.

"My beautiful girl" she whispered happily before pulling away "I'm so happy to finally see you both" she said looking between me and Angelo.

"Thank you Miss Delgado" Angelo replied with a small smile on his face placing his hand on my waist making me and Tamara look at each other quickly "We're glad you were able to join us. It means a lot to me and Allyn."

Why does he always have to talk so professionally, like we're having a conversation with the King and Queen and not my damn mother?

After the awkward conversation between us, we all went to the big hall where many tables were arranged, and on each of them, there were slips of paper with the names, so that no one would misplace their seats.

I sat down at the main table with my mother, Tamara, and the whole King family, and by mistake, my gaze lingered longer on Maddox, who was like a dark storm cloud settling down at his seat, while fixing his tie.

He was avoiding me as if he hadn't fucked me in the changing rooms yesterday.

Just thinking about it makes my body shiver. I looked down at his tattooed hands, which just yesterday were wrapped around my body. His long thick fingers that do pure magic on my pussy bringing me to ecstasy and how those plump lips, were leaving wet trails on my neck and conquering my lips. I was his for a moment.

I reluctantly tore my eyes away from him, looking ahead to the stage where Angelo's parents stood with proud smiles on their faces and glasses in hand.

After everyone took their seats, the ballroom went silent, all of the people staring at them.

"Hello everyone" Martin started with a big smile to the audience. "As you know, tonight we have gathered here to celebrate the love between my son Angelo and his beautiful wife-to-be, Allyn Delgado" he said, and then there was applause and all eyes were on us, making me feel even more awkward.

Angelo smiled from ear to ear, taking my hand in his and entwining our fingers, but his hand felt cold on mine but I just washed that feeling with a fake smile on my face.

"We couldn't be happier with the choice Angelo made and we want to wish these two amazing people a long happy marriage. It's our true honor and joy to welcome the beautiful Allyn to the King family'' Martin continued to speak, raising his glass high ''Let's raise a toast for the union between our two families. We're so happy about this new chapter in our family.''

The applause was heard from everywhere and people raised their glasses, saying cheers in our honor. Not by my own will, I had to do the same, sipping from the glass of champagne in front of me.

Definitely not my taste.

Angelo drank the whole glass of champagne before standing up, drawing everyone's eyes to us once again, and I narrowed my eyes in confusion. It was written on Maddox and Tamara's faces as well.

"I also want to thank all of you for being here, celebrating this day with us'' he began, turning to everyone who was looking at us happily ''I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to call this beautiful woman by my side my future wife'' he continued, looking down at me, lifting the side of his lip into a smile, and I just felt everyone's eyes on me and froze, feeling extremely uncomfortable with all of this attention on me ''Cheers to that. Cheers to us'' he then leaned down kissing me continuously on the lips, causing everyone to burst into wild applause.

I was caught off guard when I felt his hand on my cheek, caressing it gently with his rough fingers, deepening the kiss and I had no other choice but to kiss him back.

He pulled away placing a final kiss on my forehead before sitting down in the chair with a big grin on his face, talking to his father while drinking another glass of champagne.

My eyes instinctively found Maddox who was already staring at me with murderous black eyes, ignoring everyone around him.

I could feel his gaze piercing holes in my body, so I just looked away, bringing my attention to Tamara, who immediately hugged me happily, while Lydia next to her was smiling proudly.

I can't wait for this whole facade to be over.

MADDOX POV:

I drank another glass of whiskey while watching everyone having fun except me.

I don't even remember how many glasses I've drunk already but surely enough for me to still be here.

I was sitting in the shadow of the ballroom, and my gaze was locked on Allyn and Angelo, who was dancing on the dance floor with a lot of other people, but my gaze was locked on them.

She had wrapped her arms around his neck and his hands were running around her waist while they were talking and dancing and she was even smiling. She was fucking smiling.

I don't know why my body was filled with such rage as I watched them. Maybe because that's the last thing I wanted to see, especially after fucking her in the same dress in the changing room yesterday.

I remember how my hands were on her mouth-watering seductive body and how she was moaning my name, begging me with her eyes to fuck her and now she dares to be in his arms smiling as if nothing had happened.

But the real question is why the fuck I care, especially since I had already fucked her more than once? That's all I wanted.

I don't think about this shit when I and Angelo share a girl, because this is not the first time, but somehow it's so fucking different with Allyn, as much as I hate myself to admit it.

I don't have feelings, it's something I'm powerless to feel - that's why I don't know exactly what the hell is going on inside my damn head and why I want to fucking throw up watching them dance happily in front of me.

"At least pretend you're having fun" my dad's annoyed voice brought me back to reality making me look at him "You look like you're ready to kill someone"

That's right, father. You're fucking right.

"I'm having fun, can't you see?" I replied sarcastically, taking another glass of whiskey from the passing waiter and drinking it, but he just moved his gaze from me to Allyn and Angelo.

''Keep an eye on Allyn'' he said, sipping from his glass as he looked at them with a serious face, no trace of this fake happy smile while he was giving this pathetic fake speech about the engagement ''We need her to be safe''

"Can't Angelo watch after his dam fiancé ?" I asked annoyed "I just want to enjoy my whiskey in peace"

"It's been your job since the beginning" he reminded me making me roll my eyes "You're still her bodyguard"

"You should think about changing that" I snapped back, clenching my jaw and giving him a cold look "I have more important things to do than walking after her spoiled ass like an idiot"

"For now this is your only job until I say otherwise " he cut me off coldly  "This is an order"

I just clenched my jaw, deciding it was smarter to keep my mouth shut than smash my father's head. I hate it when someone tells me what to fucking do and he knows it.

"Your brother is getting married" he reminded me of the information I was trying to erase from my fucking head "I think it's time for you to do the same"

"No thank you" I snapped back, not even wanting to hear more, drinking from my whiskey. I rather get drunk than hear this shit again.

I'm not husband material. It never even crossed my mind to settle down for one woman.

I kill for fun. That's my fucking job and I think that's the perfect example of why I can't do this shit and to be honest, I'm completely happy with my life.

Committing to one woman for life is not in my fucking plans. I rather die.

"I'm serious Maddox" he replied and I sighed annoyed just waiting for this conversation to be over "I  spoke to several of the main families who would happily give their daughters in a marriage with you"

I clenched my jaw turning my body towards him and getting close enough to see a spark pass through his eyes as he watched me in the eyes. The same spark I see just before I point my gun at useless people, while they're begging for their pathetic lives.

"You're forgetting I'm not Angelo and I won't let you fuck up my life for your own good" I hissed in his face and he watched me without moving "Don't you even dare mention that stupid shit again" I threatened him before pulling away, walking away before I really cracked his scalp in two.

I made my way through the crowd leaving the ballroom because if I don't calm down this fucking party is going to turn into a bloodbath.

I went outside taking deep breaths trying to calm my body down. I had to give a threatening look at the guards so that could leave me alone and move from their post.

My father got on my nerves more than I expected. As if seeing Allyn and Angelo was not enough for me to fuck things up in my head.

They really want to test my patience.

"Are you okay Maddox?" I heard a painfully familiar female voice speak timidly behind me.

I turned and even before my eyes stopped on her, I knew it was Allyn.

She was looking at me with a worried look, her arms crossed in front of her, making her chest even more visible to me. Not now Maddox.

"Leave me alone, Allyn" I sighed trying to avoid her gaze but it was almost impossible "I'm not in the mood for sweet talk right now"

''I see'' she nodded, approaching me, and I followed her every move ''I just want to help''

"Want to help huh?" I raised my eyebrows in amusement as my eyes studied her perfect face which was covered with way too much makeup she didn't need "You can only help me if you shut up and undress, but you can't do that now, can you?" I saw her breath catch at my arrogant words "So no Allyn you can't help me"

'You're such a dick'' she sighed, and I nodded, agreeing with her.

"Yes I am" I mumbled, feeling her closeness playing games with my fucking head "Just go back to your fucking fiance, where you belong"

I didn't even believe that I would utter the words with such rage and hatred, but it seems that even she was surprised, backing away slightly, but not long after the confidence returned into her eyes.

"I don't belong to him" she said with an annoyed voice and I just chuckled, nodding sarcastically.

And just like that she pulled me by the neck, locking our lips into a kiss, deepening it with her tongue playing with mine. My entire stomach curled into a ball, feeling the sweet familiar taste of her lips on mine.

I instinctively wrapped my arms around her tiny waist, sliding them down to her ass and squeezing it as my mouth was conquering hers. I heard her soft sweet moan disappear in between our kisses.

Shit, I got turned on by a fucking kiss.

As if to punish me even more, she pulled away from me just when I needed her the most, placing one last kiss on my lips, and then stood back at an acceptable distance from me, fixing her lipstick.

''If you are still so...tensed later'' she mumbled innocently as if trying to find the right words before putting a sly smile on her face ''You can come to my room and I'll gladly help you up with that'' she winked at me before putting a big smug smile on her face, turning and walking away, knowing damn well I was watching her as she disappeared into the mansion.

This girl is really something else.

I expected her to become offended by my words and back off, which might have been better for both of us, but she didn't.

Instead, she was playing my game and she played it damn well.