Dilara

Chapter 92:

I should've left Adriano when he told me I could.

'Adriano is heartless.' Christianto says.

'Don't believe us, then listen to this.' Dominico says.

A recording starts playing.

'I will do everything I can to protect my mafia, I will not let some ordinary girl be my downfall.' A voice says.

That's Adriano's voice.

My heart drops.

This was all a facade, a con.

'I'm sure that you thought you could change him.' He says. 'But there's no changing someone like him.'

'He's no Prince Charming, but the devils spawn who will harm you until you're completely drained.' Christianto adds.

My heart is just shattering over and over again.

I want to go home.

'I want to go home please,' I mutter.

'We will always be here to protect you Dilara,' Dominico says.

'If you need anything, come to us, join us and I promise that you'll be the safest and happiest ever.' He says.

'You know who to call.' Christianto says.

He blindfolds me again and takes me home.

************
I walk into my house, and I wipe my eyes.

Alessandro, Xuan and Alora are sitting with Mimi in the living room.

'Hey guys,' I say slumping on the couch.

'Hey Dilara,' Mimi says.

'We brought brownies,' Alora says picking up a plate on the table.

'I don't have an appetite, sorry.' I reply.

'I really like your pendant,' she says.

'Thanks,' I reply.

Everyone's silent for a while.

'So what even happened last night?' Mimi asks.

'Adriano was really pissed that Dilara left and tried to take it out on us.' Xuan explains.

'And then that new girl Fouzia is trying to bond with all of us but none of us are returning the energy.' Alessandro adds.

'Did he expect me to stay after being insulted?' I ask.

'That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard I swear to god.' Mimi says.

'Well he is stupid so I'm not surprised.' I roll my eyes.

'Isn't It your birthday tomorrow?' Xuan asks.

'Yeah,' I reply.

'How about you both come round to the mansion tomorrow so we can celebrate.' He says.

Mimi and I look at each other.

'Yes please!' Alora exclaims.

'But what about Adriano?' I ask.

'He can't do anything, we invited you not him.' Alessandro says. 'It's our house too we can have guests.'

'Fine,' I reply. 'I need to collect my motorbike anyways.'

We all just chill for a little while until they
have to leave.

'You know we don't have to go if you're not comfortable with it.' Mimi says, coming back into the living room.