Selfish
You look into the full length mirror with a soft exhale.
Your eyes roam over the beautiful floor-length gown that Vox picked out for you. The soft baby blue shade seemed a bit off on you. Nevertheless the dress was absolutely stunning and with the beads and crystals woven into the figure hugging fabric it must've been expensive.
Your eyes fell down to the silver and dainty watch wrapped around your wrist. Pushing your hair from your features you made your way out of Vox's bedroom and down the grand staircase.
Vox was the one who needed to take Valentino to the formal party so he left you to be taken by one of his drivers. You honestly felt relieved to not be taken there with him.
You needed some space to quell your panicking at meeting so many of his friends and family at once. And you needed space in general.
Your white heels clicked against the shiny floors as you held your white clutch close.
Stepping out of the home you let the door shut behind you and slowly inhaled the crisp night air. Making your way to the car you gave the driver a nod of gratitude as he opened and shut the limo door for you.
"Well don't you look like a million bucks!",you jumped and looked across the limo to see Velvet sprawled out along the seat. A wide smile was on her black lips.
Her usual pigtails were now down and straight. She wore a high-neck black dress and seemed to be tossing something between her hands. You scowled as the car began to move.
"Why the hell are you here?",you spit out in anger. She completely tore away your freedom and had the audacity to sit here and smile at you? You began to seethe with rage.
She rolled her smoky eyes and tossed the small black box to you,"I've got you a gift. Or well...Vox's got you a gift to close off the night."
Your brows furrow as you catch the small velvet box and you open it. Your heart falls into the deepest pit of your stomach at the sight of the navy blue sapphire ring. Vox's favorite color and jewel.
"W-What—I—Is—",you're left speechless. Stumbling over your words as your shaky hands tighten around the small box. The ring stares back at you intensely and Velvet sighs dreamily. Reaching over she snatches the box from your hands.
With a gaping mouth you stare down at your empty and shaking hands.
"Glad to see you think its pretty considering you'll be wearing it for the rest of your life after tonight.",Velvets tone is amused and she laughs softly while admiring the ring once more.
You look up at her with a scoff,"Are you fucking insane! I am not marrying Vox!" Your shoulders shake as you look at her in utter disbelief. Her face is nonchalant as she shuts the small box and places it in the baby pink purse aside her. Then a cheshire like grin spreads across her lips.
"You're going to do whatever I say. Tonight when Vox pops the question you are going to say yes. You want to know why?",Velvet watches as your face is filled with complete disbelief and fear. Her smile only widens.
"Because that would make him the happiest man on the planet. And we both want Vox happy."
Your breathing is quick and shallow as you are left completely speechless.
She was a psychopath.
For a few moments you shake your head,"W-Why?...",you breathe out while your blood boils and soul hurts. "This can't just be to make Vox happy at this point...why are you doing this! I don't love him! I never will love him! So why the fuck are you torturing—" You inhale sharply and your breath stills when Velvet reaches forward and grabs a chunk of your hair.
Her eyes are wide and unhinged as she shakes her head lightly,"You are an orphaned and broken whore. Yet you have the audacity to be ungrateful and hurt him."
Your bottom lips quivers and she smiles at you with a scoff,"You fell in love with that shit for brains, Alastor in what? A few weeks? You made a murderer fall in love with you?" You wince as she gives your head a jerk, her hands tightening in your hair.
"Look what that got him. You broke his cold and dead heart, leaving without an explanation. Because of you his life is now on the line, his life is at risk. All because you couldn't just be grateful for Vox."
You hadn't noticed the tears that began to roll down your cheeks as you and Velvet stared into each others eyes intensely. Velvets words hit you hard, guilt spilled from your eyes with every word she spoke.
"And Anthony. You think you're his savior you think you saved his life? If it weren't for you he could be here and not in danger. Sure Val slapped him around but he'd never kill him. And now because of you his life is on the line too. If you hadn't walked into either of their lives they'd be fine. Staying with Vox is the only way you won't hurt them and you won't even do that without putting up a fight."
Hot tears rolled down your flushed cheeks and your bottom lip quivered. Your brows were furrowed in utter rage and your eye twitched at her words.
Maybe she was right....
If you hadn't selfishly wanted Anthony to come with you he'd be fine. A bit bruised but no risk of death.
If you hadn't fallen for Alastor and selfishly confessed your love he wouldn't have suffered any heartbreak. And his life wouldn't be on the line.
Velvet roughly shoved you away and you leaned back against the wall of the limo with heavy breaths. Your hands went up to soothingly rub the area she had been tugging so furiously.
"You're going to go to this party. Hang off of Vox and when he pops the question you'll say "oh my god yes!!" and boom happily ever after.",she smiles at the sight of your despair,"For him at least."
Your eyes stare down at your white heels as you attempt to fix your disheveled state. She sighs.
"This is the last time I warn you nicely."
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Alastor watches as a suited up Vox leaves Valentinos mansion with him. The two buddies laugh and josh around on their way to the sleek pink limo.
"Why on earth are we not bashing in their heads right now?"
Anthony had led the two here first upon getting off the train. He knew the trio spent the majority of their time here since Val had a shit ton of fun bullcrap.
Anthony had to hold back Alastor from leaping out of the rental car and attacking them.
"We don't know if (Y/N) is safe or even where she is. We needa follow them till we see her safe and unharmed.",Anthony explained in a rare moment of rationality. Anthony watched as Alastors eye twitched and his jaw flexed.
And I thought I had anger issues...
The limo pulled out of the obnoxiously pink driveway and began to cruise down the streets. Anthony was quick and cautious as he followed the familiar looking limo. Bad memories of being inside of that dump caused chills to run up his spine.
They both followed the glamorous vehicle, anxiety and rage boiling within them.
We're coming for you, (Y/N).
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They slowed as they approached a large mansion. Many cars were being parked by valet and there were lights illuminating the white building. Anthony recognized this as Valentinos main estate for throwing his extravagant and ridiculously fancy parties.
Anthony parked across the street from the lively party. And both men stepped from the vehicle. Shielded by the shadows they made their way across the street and refrained from stepping into the light.
Alastor let out a soft exhale when he saw you step from a black limo. His eyes fell over how absolutely beautiful you looked...the color wasn't his favorite but you could make anything work.
He flinched when Velvet stepped out of the limo and linked your arms.
The two of you turned as the limo pulled away and Valentinos pulled up in front of the obnoxious mansion. Both Anthony and Alastors eyes narrowed as Vox and Valentino stepped out.
Valentino and Velvet exchanged cheek kisses and Vox tapped your shoulder. Both men felt their hearts drop when you turned around and connected your lips with Vox.
Alastor felt his heart be crushed.
He began to stalk towards the four of you until Anthony grabbed his shirt and yanked him back,"Alastor!" He whisper shouted with a tight grip on Alastors shirt.
Alastor whipped back,"I will kill you too let me go!"
"Wait look!"
Alastor looks back to where you four stood. Now it was just you and Velvet. Velvet looked at you with narrowed eyes and seemed to be saying something to you. You gave a stiff nod and wore an expression of pain across your lovely features.
Velvet walked into the open doors and both men watched as you stayed back for a few moments. Your soft and gentle eyes looked up to the sky and you seemed to say something. Placing your hand over your heart you say something yet again. Thats when two tears are caught by the moonlight.
Anthony is the first to speak as you walk into the mansion quickly wiping away your tears,"She's...heartbroken."
Alastor breathes out shakily as his heart breaks at the sight of you so...depressed.
"You have your guns right?”