Chapter Sixteen

Amiya's POV
After dinner, I came back to the room.
' Michael and Lana are a sweet and frolicsome couple. At first glance, anyone can tell this. There is love between them. Ethan has broken my dreams into thousand small pieces. I kept myself for my special one, not for any Mafia boss.'
I changed into my pajamas and grey top. I thought to take a nap before he ruined another night of my life. He broke his promise. I reckoned he told me until it's not necessary. I was struggling hard not to think about our night.
' He's handsome but we're not made for each other. He married me 'because of property. I don't even know the proper reason for him marrying me. '
I was no one to point out at Kattie. It is her life but I reckoned, she should talk to Ethan. It always sorts out things. If she would have thought wisely. I should not have tolerated all this.
My brother is a real culprit here.
Erroneously, He took such steps which drove me in this hell. I still couldn't believe that he had done this. How could he be so mean?
' I really want our parents to be alive. I don't know I'd ever forgive him.'
I felt my throat choked. My eyes were filled with water, making the view a bit murky.
' I'm not getting how I will cope with all this. '
Drops of water fell from my eyes. I immediately ran my fingers under my eyes.
' I'll not cry nor bear anything unpleasant. I'll find the key to my freedom one day. ' She told herself.
" Mia, are you there? " I heard Lana after knocking on the door.
I didn't realize that I was standing beside the bed and staring at the wall blankly.
" Yes, Lana. " I acted to smile.
I swiveled and she was dolled up in a red shimmery mini dress. Her makeup was bright, especially her lips. She was looking fire in her red dress, " You're looking hot. " I said.
" You are not sleeping. We are clubbing tonight. " Lana said, resting her hand on her hip.
I got excited as it had been a long time, almost a week when Gretta and I swayed in the club, I guess, " Really! " I asked her.
She giggled, " Yes, Mia. Get ready. " She sauntered in.
" Give me ten minutes, You should sit. " I said to her excitedly and held her hand and made her sit on the couch. She giggled again.
I hurried to the closet. I changed into a dark blue floral sleeveless midi dress and selected platform white heels. I put on light makeup and light red lipstick. Meanwhile, Lana couldn't wait any longer. She came in and helped me to curl my hair from the end.
" Thanks, " I whispered, looking at me in the mirror.
" Perfect!" Lana exclaimed, " Let's go. " She tugged me with her. I picked up the white clutch and kept following in her steps.
I sat in her car and there were only two of us. I was excited but I didn't wanna pissed off my husband.
" Lana! Are we going alone? " I asked her. I was nervous like hell. Ethan would strangle me if he came to know, I stepped out without his permission.
" I will not inform Mick. It's time to have fun on our own, only girls. " she smiled and ignited the car.
" We should inform them at least. " I didn't like her idea going out without informing them. It was night time and we could trap in any problem.
After all our husband are mafia,
" Don't worry. They are in office and not coming back before midnight. I don't wanna let them know. I don't wanna play with Mick's rules but I also want some time. It has been a long time, I didn't hang out with my friends. " She said.
" Rules! " I asked.
" Possessive husband. Does Ethan set rules for you? " she asked.
" Not anything particular. Things are going different between us. " I told her, not gauging the matter.
" It's okay, Mia. " She glanced at me quickly with a smile.
She drove in silence. I kept my eyes out of the window.
She pulled the brakes reaching our destiny. She parked her car in the parking lot.
After getting our mark on wrists, we stepped in the club, " They will know from this mark. " I told her.
" It will be removed after one wash. " She smiled and walked toward the counter. She ordered her drink and looked at me.
" I don't drink. I like clubbing for dancing and hanging out. " I shook my head.
" I will not force you. " She downed her drink and then another. I was gawking at her. She gulped it easily as it was her daily routine. I saw a spasm of pain on her face.
" Are you all right? " I asked her.
She gazed at me, " Of course! Darling. Let's dance. " She said and passed through the crowd taking hold of my wrist, " A good time. " She sang out loudly.
The music was loud and I could feel the bass vibration through me making my body tingle and excited. People were making way for us. She was a little tipsy, " Wait." She whirled at me and shoved her clutch in my hand. She hurried toward the counter and ordered more drinks. She picked up two tequila shots, clinking them together, She tossed them back and found her way back at me.
I was excited and nervous at the same time.
' I don't know how Ethan will react when he finds me missing in the house. I've witnessed his anger though it wasn't for me. Perhaps, I'm thinking too much. '
Why would he care for me? I glanced at Lana. She was dancing without any worry. All the boys were gawking at her with an open mouth. Although there was no guy half as handsome as our husbands. She gazed at me and tugged me with her. I was gripping both our clutches in one hand and swayed my hips with the music. I was feeling better. Abruptly music stopped.
" What happened? " I whispered.
I darted my eyes around. There was disappointment on all faces.
" We should go. " Lana whispered in my ear. I turned my eyes at her. Her face was stern. She wasn't looking drunk anymore. I followed her gaze. My eyes widened. Ethan and Michail were standing at the entrance gate. She hauled me with her. I couldn't turn my eyes away from them. Their jaws were tightened. I could see and tell when he was talking to the man, perhaps the manager in a suit.
I whirled on my heels, " We should go. " I told Lana. Her pace was already quicken. He reached in the parking lot from the back door. She tossed back another drink. She was dubbing a beer bottle under her arm.
" Do you know driving? " she asked.
" No, " I told her with disappointment.
I took out the keys from her clutch and tossed them at her. She caught it and unlocked the car. I got in the car. Before I could put on my seat belt, I was yanked out of my side. It seemed as if my nightmare was standing in front of me. I opened my mouth to say something. But my body jolted with a loud thud. I looked back. Lana's hand was on her cheek. Mickail was coldly glaring at her. He raised her hand once again.
" No! " I yelled. It didn't stop her. His meaty hand hit the back of her hand on her cheek, " Ethan! Stop him! Please.. " I told Ethan.
He was staring down at me and holding my wrist firmly. I pulled it away from his strong hold " Stop it. I'm gonna call the cops. If you dared to touch her now. You beast! " I yelled again.
His hand hung in the air and he glared at me. I returned his stare. We held it for a few seconds. He broke it and yanked Lana with him.
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I didn't try to stop my tears. I was feeling powerless that I couldn't do anything. I pushed myself from the couch. I pulled out every drawer.
" What are you finding? " Ethan asked. I didn't reply to him. Indeed, I didn't even peer at him. He didn't try to stop him. He brought out his hand with a medical kit. I looked up at him and grabbed it from him. I picked up the pillow and hid it behind the pillow. I hurried out toward Lana's room. I reached there. Door was wide open. A female doctor was already treating her. Michail was sitting beside her holding her hand.
" She's his wife. " Ethan whispered in my ear.
I turned to gaze at him. His face was impassive. How could he allow it. She's his wife, not any antique piece, " Don't tell me now. You did all that last night with me under the same slogan, " I snapped.
His jaw clenched, " Yes, I did. You're my wife. You are mine. I've every fu***** authority of your body and soul. " He bellowed.
My jaw dropped to the ground hearing him.
I returned back to our room. I plopped on the couch and hid my face, shoving a pillow over my head. Abruptly, the pillow was removed from my face. In a blink, I was in his arms. My heart sank, " No, please no. " I told him.