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The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 74
ASHLEY"Arden!!!""Fuck!""Arden, look at me!""Baby, look at me!"Those words kept playing over and over in my head, shattering me.You know that feeling when you have just stumbled upon a new song and you love it, then you slowly become obsessed with it, replaying it on repeat for the longest because you can't get enough of it? Yeah, imagine it the other way around because that was exactly how I felt, except this wasn't my favorite music. This was my worst nightmare replaying over and over again in my head, scarring me, tormenting and stripping me of my sanity.And no matter how hard I tried to shut it out, it came back stronger, resurfacing and shoving the harsh, bitter truth in my face. The guilt that consumed me and ate me up was unfathomable to me. It gnawed at me, draining every ounce of emotions I had left in me. It would have been better if it just overwhelmed me all at once and I wouldn't have to feel this way anymore but it didn't. It was slow, torturous, and unending.I wa
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ASHLEYI moaned in pain, trying to pry my itchy eyes open. My head felt so heavy and fuzzy. I could barely feel it because it felt like it had already split apart. My throat was so dry and it was beginning to hurt. My lashes fluttered rapidly and I pushed myself off the bed, groaning softly. The damned monitor was still beeping and I snorted, looking to my right to see him in the same position he has always been.I brought my hand to his cheek, swiping my thumb against it slowly while stroking his hair. A small smile made its way to my lips and I leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss on his forehead. The jingling of the keys by the door caught my attention and I furrowed my brows, my hands growing lax in his hair. The door clicked and was pushed open, revealing the familiar dark hair. A frown made its way to my face, my eyes narrowing in slits."You all keep pissing me off!" I snapped, my voice sounding so hoarse like I hadn't used it in days."Well, hello to you too, Mrs Gray. I think
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 76
ASHLEYWith the satin robe that was draped over my nakedness, I could still feel the chilly breeze on my skin, which caused me to drape it around my body, even more, my eyes wandering around the surroundings that led to the hot tub. I could do some stretching of my legs and Maria aided in getting me out of my room since she has been on my case after I stepped out of my room for the first time in a week. I couldn't have thought of a better way to spend the night.I hated to admit that she was right when she told me I couldn't stay in there forever.My steps grew slower and I paused, assessing the steam that oozed off the seemingly scalding liquid. I advanced to the brick-like seat, my eyes doing a quick survey of the area and when I saw no one in sight, I shrugged the black material off my body, causing it to pool at my feet. I picked it up and threw it on the seat, stepping forward. The thought of stepping into the water made me swallow, so I took a leap and dipped my finger into the
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 77
ASHLEYAs I approached our room, every feeling of shock I felt from earlier, when I saw Duncan and Zelda, slowly vanished into thin air. The more I tried to hold on to it, my desperate attempt at grasping that emotion because it was so much easier to deal with, the harder it got to keep it with me. I was ladened with a sense of guilt that weighed me down so much, knowing I was going to walk into that room that had drained me of my emotions.However, there was this small part of me that held on to a spark of hope that glimmered inside of me, flickering now and then. This positivity that I could walk into that room and he would be on that bed, awake and waiting for me but I knew that this wasn't a book or some movie. This was reality! This was my reality! Yet, I couldn't help but desperately hope for some kind of miracle, some kind of magic.My legs felt so heavy, my breaths coming out so small. I squeezed my eyes shut, drawing in some breath. My hand felt like it was going to slip off
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ASHLEYI missed this.I missed being held by him. I missed being flushed against his chest as he snuggled me to sleep. I still couldn't bring myself to believe that he was awake, holding me in his arms. It felt so surreal because I felt like if I let him go, he might disappear from my side and just fade into nothingness. I didn't want to go through all I went through the last time.My lips twitched in my sleep as I snuggled into him, even more, desperate to feel his arms around me. But then, every trace of the smile on my face was completely wiped off when I felt him jerk in my arms, muttering profanities under his breath. His hold grew tighter, almost as though he wanted to squeeze out every ounce of breath I had in me. My eyes snapped open, instinctively, his nails digging into my bare skin and I winced. He was having a nightmare.Again.My eyes flitted to his restless frame tossing and turning in his sleep, his body drenched in sweat. My heart lurched to my throat, blood pounding
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ASHLEY"It feels so fresh, baby," He began."So fresh.""My mom and Dad have always been so extra. Well, my mom, mostly." He chuckled."It was my high school graduation. Maria had a little fever and she had to stay back with Alberta, making Mom promise that she wouldn't stay back with her. I was the valedictorian of my set. Geez, you should have seen how hard they cheered for me that day, baby." He spoke, his voice thick with adoration for them, coated with a hint of nostalgia. I couldn't suppress the smile that was beginning to form on my lips."Mom brought up the idea of a family dinner, so we couldn't stay back at school. We headed home…" His voice trailed off and he muttered a curse word under his breath."God," He whispered.I needed no one to tell me how hard it was for him to open up about what was going on with him. He wasn't used to such a gesture."I…"I held him even tighter."We were so happy in the car. They wouldn't stop telling me how proud they were of me. I even made
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ASHLEYA soft, tired sound rippled from my chest and I turned on my side, sighing softly. I slowly peered my eyes open, muttering profanities groggily. My eyes locked in a stare with mischievous green ones that gazed at me beneath those thick, long, and dark, dark lashes. My lips automatically curved in a smile and I chuckled, shifting my head on the soft pillow. The light that peered from the bright chandeliers filtered into my eyes all at once but I would be damned if I shut my eyes because I knew there was no way in hell that I could ever get enough of those green eyes watching me.Heck, if it were any other person watching me sleep I would probably be freaked out of my mind but it was only Arden that would watch me sleep and I would feel goosebumps sprouting all over my skin, my breath hitching at the intensity of his gaze. His avid green orbs sparkled beneath the lights, brightening the whole room with the vivaciousness that swam in them. They were warm yet intense, scouring eve
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ASHLEY"What do you mean by the editor called in sick?!" I shrieked, slamming shut the drawer that contained my undies. My eyes widened in sheer horror, nearly bulging out of their sockets. My lips were ajar as I tried to analyze the weight of the information that was dumped on me all at once."Yes, Mrs Gray. It happened three days ag__" I totally lost it with her because I didn't allow her to complete her sentence."What? Riley, are you being serious right now?!" My voice rose a notch but I was way past keeping my anger in check. Someone needed to put her in her place and that person was me."Mrs__""Don't Mrs. Gray me! Riley, what the hell?" I screamed into the phone, cutting her off."You mean one of my editors has been sick and you didn't think to tell me? You didn't think I deserve to be informed about it? I should be notified of things like this!" I snapped, getting aggravated."I am sorry, boss." She apologized quietly."I don't need your apology!""Get an editor to review thos
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