61 - The Masked Ball- Part 2
**Aurora POV**
I practically ran to the ladies room down the hall. I barged in like an elephant at a picnic table. This event space was certainly very posh. Each toilet was like its own little room with a full wooden door. Luckily all the stalls were empty and so I went into one and slid down the back of the door once I locked it.
I felt hot tears fall gently down my face as I blinked away my feelings. I ripped the mask off my face and let the tears stain my dress. I stayed there for a few minutes and tried to even out my breathing. My chest was hurting. Every breath I was taking felt like ice shards were trying to explode out of my lungs.
I heard the main door bust open and the clacking of heels on the marble tile along with the loud drunken nasal sounds of what I could make out was three high society bimbos. I decided to stay put when I heard them talking.
“Oh my god! He is so hot!” one said.
Another one “Did you see him with that slut? Who the hell is she anyway?” another one said. Now I was definitely going to eavesdrop.
“I don’t know but it pisses me off that she came with MY fiancé!” said the last one.
“So it’s official?” the first one asked.
“Daddy says the deal is practically done. He made sure of it. It will be signed tonight. Daddy made sure to slip our marriage agreement in the business deal. And when the papers are signed, he will have to do it.” Replied the third one. My only thought is who is the poor sucker who is going to have to marry this crazy lady.
“We are going to have to dress shopping this weekend!” one of the ladies said excitedly.
“To the future Mrs. Jason O’Donnell!” one of them chimed and my eyebrows raised.
“I’m going to make sure he takes me home tonight. It’s been years since he fucked my brains out and I’ll be damned if any other hussy will share his bed.” The third one said.
“I want Charlie! He’s so dreamy.” One of the others sighed. “You can have him. I want Kai. I heard from Brenda who knows Tammy that he fucks so good. He goes for hours.” The other one gossiped.
“What about that bitch who was with them?” asked one of them.
“She is no match for us. I mean, look at us, ladies. We just need to keep their attention away from her and they will be leaving with us in their arms. I’ll make sure of it.” The third one said almost evilly and I decided I had had enough so I stepped out of the stall and walked to the sink.
There were three skinny bleach blonde women with supermodel looks in very tight and provocative dresses that screamed ‘I want an STD’. Their makeup was heavy and they all looked to have had a fair share of plastic surgery. I recognized two of the three girls as the ones that were sitting on Jason and Charlie’s laps.
“You!” the tallest blonde bimbo said looking at me in the large wall mirror.
I ignored her and tried to leave the room only for her step in front of me and her possie stepped on either side of her, blocking my one and only exit.
“Please let me pass.” I asked politely. I just wanted to go home.
“You are the one with OUR men.” She made sure to emphasize ‘our’. Her nasal voice was like acid in my throat. I wanted to hurl.
“Look, I don’t want any trouble. I just want to leave.” I tried to sidestep them only for the leader of the group, Jason’s supposed fiancé, pushed me back hard. I stumbled backwards a few steps and she started to creep towards me like she was a huntress out for her nightly snack.
“You listen here, bitch. Jason O’Donnell is mine. He belongs to me. I will not let some slut near him.” She was in my face. Her breath smelled like rotten onions and champagne. I felt a fire in my bones. How dare she!
“The only slut here is you!” I spat and shoved her back. “And he isn’t yours!” I tried to walk past them and almost got to the door when I felt a sharp pain hit the side of my head and I fell on the floor with a sharp thud, the other side of my head hitting the marble floor. My vision was very blurry. I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and felt my breath expel from my lungs. The pain continued to travel all over my body. I used my arms to shield my face and I could taste something metallic in my mouth. I kept hearing voices but I couldn’t make out what they were saying. Soon darkness covered my eyes and I drifted unconscious.
I was woken up by a burning sensation in my lungs. I opened my eyes and barely registered that my head was in water. I had inhaled water and it was filling my lungs. I tried to lift my head only to have a force on my head keeping me in place. I struggled and struggled, feeling more lightheaded as body tried to reach for oxygen. My whole body ached but the adrenaline to survive overpowered every other feeling. I started flailing my arms and tried to reach for the force that was holding my head down only to be submerged further.
I felt my body slowing, the need to breath too great and I let the water enter into my body. I welcomed the darkness one more time. Suddenly my head was pulled out of the water and a piercing pain shattered within me as oxygen tried to fill my lungs. I coughed up what I thought was a swimming pool of water. Each subsequent breath felt as if a knife was shredding my lungs. My vision was still blurry and I felt warm hands on my face.
A few moments later a face came into my view and it was Kai. He smiled at me and kissed my forehead and hugged me against his chest. I clung to him like a lifeline, my grip feeling weak but his arms around me were strong and warm. I looked over and saw Jason, Charlie, Ben, and few others standing around, looking murderous. I could make out a silver gun dangling in Jason’s hand. Darkness once again filled my vision as I felt exhausted. I welcomed the darkness knowing I was safe and cared for.
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**Unknown POV**
I watched my princess storm off to the bathroom. That loser Kai tried to follow but was stopped by a very drunk Fernando Santiago. If I had a caring bone in my body, I would be sad for her seeing her so upset over those sluts sitting with Jason and Charlie. Delilah McCallister has her claws in Jason’s shirt and no doubt trying to seduce him. She’s a decent fuck, but she sleeps with anyone who is willing to throw a little money her way. Her friend is the same.
Aurora of course didn’t see Jason and Charlie throw those hussies off of them and continue to talk business.
I looked at Alexi who had one of our staff whores on his lap. She was kissing his neck and he was enjoying his drink. I called a waiter over and ordered refills for everyone. My guys took a moment to ask me about the latest shipment coming from Serbia and we finalized some plans quickly.
I saw Delilah’s father, Abraham, saunter over to my table.
“Good to see you Sir! I don’t think I have ever seen you here before. What company are you with?” He reaches out to shake my hand. I just stare at him and ignore his last question. “I don’t like going out much.” I reply and take another sip of my middle-class liquor. There was a moment of silence and the weasel was becoming nervous. When he realized I wasn't going to entertain him, he said “Um well, have a good night. Thank you for your contributions.” He walked away and I rolled my eyes.
I looked back to the main crowd and saw Jason and his pussy crew looking frantically around. I checked my watch and saw that Aurora had been in the bathroom for over thirty minutes now. The big one with the man bun was on his phone, Kite I think his name was, and then they started running towards where the bathrooms were.
Alexi took out his phone and made a phone call of his own to try to get access to the security feeds.
About ten minutes passed and just as I was standing to go check on the situation personally, Kite and the tech boy come rushing out with half of their security force in tow. In his arms is my princess and she is passed out. Her hair and dress are soaked and I can see blood on her forehead. There are gasps from spectators and all the people parted like the red sea. They bolted through the main doors.
Jason and Charlie came out adjusting their suit coats a few minutes later and walked out of the building calmly. I didn’t have to tell Alexi anything but I was seeing red and I wanted to know everything. We got up and exited out the side entrance.
“I want to know everything that happened by the time we get back to the penthouse!” I order. Blood is going to be spilt tonight.