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And now it is time for the opening dance, the newly married couple of the night are going to lead us. So put your hands together for Mr. and Mrs Black Salvador. Together they will start the dance, then after theirs, whoever wants to dance with either Black or his beautiful wife Farah may do so. But now can we clear the floor for them as we welcome them to the center of the room.” The MC said as the people began to clap for them and whistled as the floor began to clear.

“Save me a dance.” A man who had been talking to her said as he left the stage.

“Sure thing,” Riona replied as the spot light shone on her.

Black walked towards her as the music started to play. He led her by the waist and she held him by his shoulder and he lead the dance.Riona looked up to his face smiling.

Finally, some alone time with the guy who makes her heart beats fast. Now she could just stare at his face without them having an argument about who is right or wrong. She could look up to his face and memorize every single features that she likes about it.

“You know; you haven’t complemented me yet.” Riona said as she spins before falling back into his arm.
Black looked at her as his mind ran amok.

Where did the hell do you want me to start from? That you look like a goddess in this dress, and I haven’t been able to get my mind off you or that the fact that anytime you move your mouth, I feel like shutting it up with a passionate kiss, or the fact that your killer figures had had me on a painful erection since I set my eyes on you, immediately you walked in.

“Black, what are you thinking about?” Riona asked dragging Black back to reality.

“Oh nothing. You look…. gorgeous, I picked a right outfit.” Black said as the music came to a stop and people clapped.

“Excuse me?” Riona asked aghast as Black left and another man took his place.

“May I have this dance with you.” The man said as the music came on and everyone joined in.

“Sure, why not.” Riona said as she held out her hands.

An hour later, Riona had finished dancing with a lot of men who complimented her and talked mainly about business with her. Her legs were paining her so was her ears. She had an earful from men, old to young, all wooing her trying to brag about their fortunes, hoping to win her over. They do know she is married right? Excusing herself from her last male dance partner, she made her way to the restroom. She hasn’t seen Casita since they entered. She sure hopes she is having some fun. She was badly pressed and had to use the restroom, it’s not easy dancing when your bladder wants to explode.

Immediately she flushed the toilet, she made her way to the sink to wash her hands and brighten up her makeup. Surely this was going to be a long night as it seemed to have no ending.

Immediately she switched off the tap, the door opened and someone entered it, closing the door.

“Hey Farah? Or should I say bitch. I think it is time we had a chat.” The lady said as Riona turned to face her.

“What are you….who are you and what are you doing here? Also why would you call me a disgraceful word? My name is Farah” Riona said as the lady burst out laughing.

“Wow, this is so interesting. How long have you been practicing it?, I just came here to talk to you, isn’t it a nice party, I mean you must be happy right? All this for you and you don’t have to lift a muscle. Tell me what it feels like, being able to taste power and fame, you really are popular now, you think this is your life right.”

“What do you want, please and I still don’t know who you are?” Riona asked as she placed her hands on the sink for support. She was a bit scared as the woman walked closer to her with a menacing look. Without a second thought, the lady quickly held her by the neck as she tried to break free.

“You are a thief, you stole my spotlight I mean, I already grew up in the life, so it is pretty boring to me, but what I do not tolerate, is some low class bitch stealing my position away from me. I like what is mine to remains mine, you know, no matter how boring it is.

“I didn’t take anything from you. Believe me, I have not taken anything from you, I haven’t even met you in my life before.

“Before all this yeah, you haven’t. but you took the biggest thing of all. My man,Black is mine, not yours. Now do you have an idea who I might be?” She said but Riona’s brain was not processing information at the moment, she was hysterical and scared filled with the thoughts that she was going to die so she started rambling

“I didn’t mean for this to happen. I never knew that….”

“Oh please, skip the semantics, I didn’t ask for it, bottom line, you got what I want, and now what the hell are you going to do about it,” The lady said as Riona was beginning to feel faint but luckily the door opened as Casita walked in and she gasped and hurriedly bo;ted the door.

“Farah….leave Farah alone.” Casita yelled as she pulled the fake Farah{ Riona} from the real Angelico’s daughter.

Riona gasped for air as her mind registered what Casita just said. Was this supposed to be the real Farah? What?

“You too were in on this? I considered you my friend? Why are you helping an impostor get away with this atrocity.” Farah said pointing angrily at Riona who was coughing and gasping deeply for breath as Casita stood in front of her and replied,

“I never liked you. You were always after money and power but I wasn’t the one who told you to abscond from your own wedding. Remember, you left with your boyfriend and my brother chose his bride to be hers and I must say, he made a good choice. You are a gold digger and the only reason you are here is because you are trying to get your life back, am I right? Leave this party right now Farah or I will have you thrown in jail. Casita said as Farah tightened her fist angrily and said,

“You have no right to lecture me about what is good or bad. I am the the rightful wife and I will make sure that I get it. Watch out, I am not stopping till I get what is mine. I will leave, you may have won this battle but the war rages on” She said as she twirled around and walked out of the restroom banging the door shut. As soon as she left, Casita faced Riona who said,

“Thank you so much for coming to my rescue, I can’t believe that is the real Farah. She is right, I did steal the spotlight, from her. I have to give this up and come clean.” She said but Casita firmly shook her head.

“You can’t come clean now, everyone knows you are Farah. All you need to do is pull yourself together, I will make sure that she doesn’t come close to both of you till the honeymoon is over then tell Black as soon as we get home okay? I know I said I wanted the real Farah but seeing her now, she hasn’t changed a bit. You are a lot better than her and I know you love my brother. Win his heart with the real you, please.” She said as Riona looked at her in surprise.

“But….”

“But nothing, we need to freshen you up, this is a Mafia party, and every Mafia needs his queen. So come on.” She said as she opened her purse and brought some makeup and started applying on her face.

“Do you carry this everywhere with you?” Riona asked intrigued as Casita shrugged and said,

“I left this life, doesn’t mean I don’t know how things are being done. There you go, fresh and beautiful as always. Let’s get out there before people begin to notice you aren’t there.” She said as Riona nodded her head and took a deep breath.

“Actually I am a little drunk, I took some glasses from champagne before the dance and I came here to see if I could get myself but I think I should call it a night, I am tired and the shoes pinches. I don’t want to sound like a brat but I want to head back to the suite”

“You are perfectly normal to say that, let’s go find Black then. I will make sure he takes you home.He will be somewhere around here. And darling, you do look tired” She said as she pulled her towards the main room.

“Now, just sit here and wait for me, let me go find your husband. Do not move okay, I will be back before you know it.” Casita said settling Riona on one of the chairs there.

Casita found Black discussing among some men, laughing and drinking when she walked up to them.

“Excuse gentlemen, could I please borrow Black for a brief moment?” She asked politely as the men nodded their heads.

“Sure, no problem, he is all yours. Well it was nice meeting you again, Black. Congratulations once more.Enjoy the party” One of the man said shaking his hand.

“Likewise,” Black said as they left.

“What is it sis? Is everything all right? You look stunning by the way” Black added turning his full attention to her.

“ Aww thanks and you look…. Never mind that. It is Farah.”

“What happened to her?” Black asked panicky.

“Nothing much, I think she has reached her limit. She is a bit drunk too. She is tired and she wants to leave. She is waiting for you.”

“Ok, I see. Wait, a minute, let me look at the time. Yikes It is already past twelve, she must be truly exhausted. Are you coming with us? Where is Nycole?” Black said looking around.

“Oh, don’t worry about us,We will take one of the limo, we hired back to the suite.” Casita said smiling

“Oh ok, show me where she is.” Black said as Casita led the way.

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Black dropped Riona slowly in his car as he put on her seat belt before shutting the door. He took Riona’s stuffs from Casita who waved at them as he got in the driver’s seat.

He put on his own seat belt before he started the engine and reversed the car. As he was leaving, he wound down his window and said,

“You and Nycole better be home before 3am, okay? And some bodyguards are behind so they can make sure you both are safe.”

“Don’t worry about me, just get her safe.” She said waving as he drove off.

He drove out into the empty highway as he looked at Riona who was resting peacefully, eyes closed. He smiled before focusing on the road.

He drove into his compound as he brought the car to a stop. He got out and saw that one of the valets had returned the limo he told him to use and pick his wife and sister back in it’s position, although he was informed that Nycole had insisted on driving them to the party. He went to the other side as he opened the door and slowly carried Riona who held on to him for dear life.

“I am so tired.” Riona muttered holding him tight.

“I know, honey, we are at our suite now okay.” He said as he carried inside taking her and soon enough he was outside their door . He opened the door as he switched on the light with his right elbow and drooped Riona in the middle of the bed.