FLASHBACKS

Ariana’s pov~

One of Mateo’s allies had come through for us, which shocked Mateo himself.

Though Mateo was suspicious, he accepted the aid anyway, we didn't have a choice at this point.

Federico got us a hotel in the town, no one was allowed on the island without permission from Massimo himself.

We had to figure out a game plan, how do we get Serena out?

“First, I'm going to make love to you again because we never know what will happen tomorrow I could die” Mateo started, I turned around to see a devious grin plastered perfectly on his roguish face.

“I'm not in the mood” I replied, moving past him to where our new clothes hung.

“I can't wear this, it's too tight,” I started pointing at the jeans.

 “How do you know? You haven't even tried them on” Mateo said before walking up to me.

He grabbed me from behind and kissed the nape of my neck.

“Mateo” I started pushing him away from me, “we just escaped sudden death, we are trying to get Serena out, I'm not in the mood” I replied.

As I passed him again, I smelled a pungent stench of alcohol on his breath.

 “When did you find the time to get a drink? 

I can't believe this. We are trying to get Serena out before Silvio finds us and you think this is the best time to get a fucking drink!”

I shook my head in disappointment, I can't believe this man!

He never takes anything seriously!

The way he staggered slightly annoyed me unconsciously and I suddenly had flashbacks of when we were teens.

*flashback* 

I recognised my friend pinned to the fridge, my adopted brother groping her, his hands down her school skirt.

“What the hell Chiara!” I called, disrupting them from whatever the fuck they were doing.

I watched my friend turn away from me with shame.

Mateo staggered away from her and moved towards me.

“Baby doll? Don't tell me you want in on the action” he smirked.

He leaned into me his raspy breath, all over my face.

“You are drunk Mateo! And that's my friend, what’s wrong with you?” I yelled, pushing him away from me.

“Well she came to me because she wanted it, and I'm not going to deny her” he laughed before going back to spank Chiara’s ass and walk away from us.

*flashback ends*

Still the same fucking asshole, he is never going to change.

“I need some space, I'm going out to the mall to get some clothes” I declared, I walked to where he dropped his black card and picked it up without glancing back for his permission.

“I'll max your card out, I don't care,” I added.

As I walked towards the door, he grabbed my arm and pulled me towards his body.

He pressed his lips against mine and kissed me with ferocity.

His hands slid down my back and softly, he grabbed my ass.

I could feel my nipples brush against his hairy chest before I quickly pulled away.

“I may be drunk but I know what I want, baby doll, and what I want is you,” he smiled before planting a soft kiss on my slightly bare shoulders.

I looked up to match his gaze as he traced his fingers down my arm sending ripples of inexplicable shockwaves around my body.

I stepped back from him instinctually, and I picked up the card that had fallen from my hand earlier.

“Save that for Becky waiting for you back home, im out” I mentioned subtly before leaving the hotel room.

I could hear him chuckle lightly, and then a heavy thud on the bed.

Drunk fuck!

Am I falling for this asshole? Why do I feel this stinging jealousy when I imagine Becky Saunders wrapped around him?

Did he touch her the same way he touched me?

Am I even special to him or is it because I'm pregnant with his heir?

I hated that I had to feel this way.

The hotel had arranged a chauffeur for me, I got in and slammed the door hard as I did.

I knew it was the hormones but I didn't care.

The driver was shocked and quickly glanced back.

Our eyes met and he quickly looked away.

He was handsome, he had a well-chiselled jaw like Silvio’s and his lips were full like Mateo’s.

I suddenly felt the urge to order him to stop the car and let me ride him in the back seat.

I bit my lips at the thought of it, suddenly my mind conjured something abominable.

Me in bed with both of them.

“Are you okay ma'am?” the driver inquired, starting the car.

“Yes,” I replied sternly, hoping the conversation would end there.

He didn't say anything and drove carefully until he reached the busy town, where the markets were.

“I'll also be acting as your guard today 'am,” he said before turning to open the door for me.

“That won't be necessary, im...”

“I'm sorry ma'am, but these are strict orders from your husband” he interrupted.

I growled in frustration, I hate that I can't be rid of him when I want to.

But in a way I was flattered, at least he cared enough to leave me with protection even after storming out.

I rolled my eyes at him and urged him to follow.

Getting clothes was just an excuse to leave the room.

I was hungry and I had a sudden craving for seafood.

“You are a local? I didn't get your name” I started turning to him.

“Im Alonzo, senora” he replied.

“Alonzo, I'm craving seafood, know any around?” I asked.

He nodded and I followed him close to the sealine where a beautifully decorated restaurant stood.

You are god sent, I smiled at him.

I got in and made myself comfortable.

A lady approached to take my order,

After looking through everything on the list I ordered the weirdest meal they could offer.

“It's the hormones, isn't it senora?” she smiled.

I nodded and asked how she guessed.

“I just put to bed 2 months back, I could instantly tell it Was the hormones” she laughed.

In a few minutes, I knew her name was Luciana and she and her husband owned the restaurants.

She was a chatterbox and each time she came I knew how to get her talking.

“Massimo’s island?” she started with a puzzled look on her face.

“I've never heard of that, but there's an island not far from here where the convent is,” she finally said.

The convent?

I started to put it all together, maybe the convent was a front for Massimo’s dirty work!

“How do I get there?” I inquired, putting down the octopus tentacles.

“No one goes there except they are invited, but my husband runs the electrical company they contract, so he goes there a lot” she announced.

“He is leaving for the island by morning,” she added.

I beamed with joy.

“my husband and I have been planning a surprise for his sister, she’s a nun, and the only address she gave us was Massimo’s island” I started, 

“If you could speak with your husband, we would like to join him tomorrow, we won't make any trouble,” I added.

She looked at me for a while, regretting letting the information leave her mouth.

“Let me ask Patricio,” she said before stuttering away from me on happy toes.

I watched how her husband’s face turned into a scowl but after a bit of beard rubs, he was happy to help.

“8 am tomorrow by the docks, don't be late” she smiled, taking the plate away from my table.

I nodded thankfully and got up.

Almost immediately someone grabs me and pulls me close to him.

“Hello beautiful” he started, Alonzo stepped in and pushed him away.

“Hey I don't mean any harm, I just wanted to say hello”

I was angry and curious at the same time.

“Who the hell are you!” I exclaimed.

“Really? Ariana you are going to pretend that you don't know who I am?” he laughed.

And that was when it hit me, he had changed over the years but if you looked much closer, you could tell it was my ex, Emilio, from the way his eyes sparkled when he laughed.

“You still look as beautiful as the day you walked out on me 10 years ago, tell me… did you finally tell him how you felt?” he asked, moving closer to me.

Alonzo stood between us immediately.

“Your brother Mateo, did you finally tell him you wanted him to fuck you the way he fucked Chiara”