Sold to the Mafia

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 

Aria’s POV 

I roll over noticing the bloody bed sheets. I look down and see the blood between my legs, the loss of my virginity. I climb off the bed slowly making my way to the bathroom to clean myself up. I turn on the shower letting it get warm before I step inside. I sit down on the floor of the shower letting the hot water run over my sore tired body. I just sit there for a while crying to myself. A part of me would wished that bullet would have hit me instead of the wall. Being dead might be better than being stuck here with this monster. I grab a washcloth and scrub my body, wanting to get rid of any trace of his smell left on my body. After washing my hair, I turn the water off and get out grabbing a towel. Walking out into the bedroom I notice the bed is made with fresh sheets and a new comforter. I wonder who did that? He must have a maid I haven’t met yet. I grab some comfy grey sweat pants and a loose purple t-shirt to throw on. I curl up in the bed and cry myself to sleep. 

I wake to someone knocking at my door.  

“Go away” a say 

“Ma’am my name is Heidi I am the maid” 

“Come in” I reply 

“Thank you ma’am, I have brought you some dinner in case you were hungry.” 

“Thanks Heidi you can just set in on the table over there please” Heidi walks over to the table by the window and sets the food down before excusing herself and leaving the room. I didn’t really feel hungry but I haven’t eaten since breakfast on the plane and its 7:30pm now so I should probably have something. I walk over to see what she brought up. Taking the cover off, the plate is full of chicken broccoli alfredo yum one of my favorites. I sit down grabbing my fork. The food was delicious and I ate most of it along with a piece of the garlic bread. Not knowing what I should do with the dishes I just covered everything back up and went into the bathroom to brush my teeth and go to bed.  

The next morning, I wake to the sun shining in. I roll over to see its already 8am and Francesca will be here at 9. Groaning to myself I get out of bed to freshen us and change. I decide I would take a nice soak in the tub. I pull my hair up into a bun and strip out of my clothes while the tub fills. I look in the cabinet for some bubble bath and find a lovely lavender one. I add some in before climbing into the bath. The hot water feels good on my still sore body. The memories of what he did to me flood back causing tears to stream down my face.   

“Ma’am I have brought you some breakfast, Francesca will be here soon with the dresses” Heidi says through the door. 

“Thanks Heidi” 

I drain the water and grab a towel to dry off. I decided since I would just be taking my clothes off to try on dresses, I would just put some panties on and my pale pink silk robe. I walk out of my closet and see Francesca and another lady wheeling in a bunch of dresses.  

“Good morning Francesca” 

“Good morning Aria! This is Selene she is the most talented dress designer I have ever met and we have brought you many beautiful dresses to choose from” 

“Hello Selene” I say politely 

“Good Morning Aria it’s a pleasure to meet you. Take a seat while we get the dresses out of their garment bags then you can start browsing through ones you would like to try on.” I just nod and take a seat on the bed. After about 5 minutes they have all the dresses out and ready. 

“Ok Aria take a look and let me know what you would like to try on. I browse through the dresses they are all beautiful but I’m having a hard time picking one. My hearts just not in it. I don’t want tis wedding I don’t want a dress the flowers. I just don’t want to do this. 

“Excuse me a minute ladies” I say. I walk into the bathroom locking the door behind me. I look at myself in the mirror trying to calm myself down. I can do this I tell myself, I have to. I can’t risk my mother’s safety. I just have to go out there and pretend I’m marrying the love of my life, not that monster. I head back out with a fake smile on my face and walk back over to the dresses.  

“I think I'd like to start with these 3 please”  

I try on the first dress is an off the shoulder lace covered dress with a mermaid skirt. It’s fitted to about my knees then fans out. It's very pretty and I like it but not sure that I love it. I take it off deciding to try on another one that I really like. It is strapless with lace and beautiful beadwork on the top and a tule ballgown style bottom with some beadwork in the tule. It’s a gorgeous dress. Once I get it on, I look at myself in the mirror and realize this is my dream dress, It’s perfect. I may not be happy about this wedding but at least I can love my dress. 

“This is the one” I say with a happy smile on my face 

“I agree Aria I think this dress is made for you” Selene says 

“It's perfect! Now to pick all your accessories to go with it!” states Francesca excitedly 

I find some diamond infinity earrings with a matching necklace that I like and Francesca finds a long vail that reached just below my butt with matching beadwork.  

“Thank you ladies for all your help” I say with a smile 

“It was our pleasure” Francesca says giving me a hug. 

I’ll be here tomorrow morning to help you get ready and I’ll be bringing a stylist to do your hair and makeup so be thinking of what you would like your hair to look like please!” 

“Of course, Francesca I will” I says as I’m showing them out of my room.  

I spend the rest of the day in my room. Heidi brought my dinner to my room, I read for a while then went to bed.