Chapter 2 The Club

10:11

L.A Rachel's apartment

Rachel just came out of the shower,she had clocked of work at 9:45. She just got dressed in her PJs when her best friend who she shared the apartment with came in

"Hey Sasha, what's up?" Rachel asked

"What are you doing?" Sash asked with a look that said 'Are you nuts?'

"Why? I'm getting ready for bed" Rachel answered. Sash walked into the room and went straight for her wardrobe.

"You can't be serious. We're going to the club tonight"Sasha said as she rummaged through Rachel's wardrobe.

"No!!!!!!!" Rachel wailed. "I'm too tired."

"Well that's on you, you promised you'd go today

You need to loosen up and have some fun" Sasha said. "But I do have fun" Rachel countered.

"You mean sitting in bed playing Jennifer Lopez on your stereo and reading a book?" Sasha eyed her. "Yeah that's fun alright " she added sarcastically. Rachel rolled her eyes. "They're novels " she pointed out.

"The type that is too toxic, they aren't healthy for you and you simp over them." Sasha said and retrieved a black gown from her wardrobe. "You're wearing this"

"Those books are called dark romance, and they aren't unhealthy, they're just.........I can't explain it."

Sasha rolled her eyes;

*Whatever,James would be here soon,so get dressed. And please put a little make up,we need you to have the best time tonight "

"Firstly,that outfit is revealing, am I going to have fun or am I going to get laid? Secondly I'm not going to move, i'm going to be bored and third,I know I'm beautiful with or without make up."

"Yeah I know that but at least wear some gloss, your lips are too....dry

Sasha said and went out,leaving Rachel to dress."Ahh!!!!! why did I make such silly promise"

But she knew Sasha wasn't gonna let her hear the last of it.She dressed, wearing the black gown. It was a shirt lacy gown.Tueing the strap to her neck, she looked at her reflection. She was beautiful,the gown hugged all her curv a in the right places. It showed off her the smooth skin of her back.It showed off her long legs and sensual thigh. "Oh God" Rachel sighed. She put on some earrings and the a pair of black heels. She grabbed her purse. Sasha came knocking.

"I'm coming" Rachel called and opened the door. "Damn girl, you're gonna be turning some heads tonight"Sasha said.

"I feel like I'm selling myself " Rachel whined.

"What the fuck does that mean, you're gorgeous. Be proud and confident "

Rachel looked at Sasha. Her best friend was beautiful and she knew it. They left together. James was already outside waiting with his car. James was their best friend ,and they had been together since they were 5.

James whistled when he saw them.

"You girls are stunning. Guess we know whose gonna have all the attention tonight"

"Shut up James" Sasha said and they got in the car. Sasha sitting next to James in the front.

"I'm surprised you got her to come tonight" he said looking at Rachel from rear view mirror.

"She promised and we know how Rachel is when it comes to promises." Sasha said.

"She never breaks them" The two said together. Rachel turned away. "Shut up, you know that's my one weakness"

"But you look great" James said smiling at her."Just drive already" Rachel retorted. James laughed and stared the car soon he was driving them to Dawn club.

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Dawn Club, 10:55

Diego owned Dawn club. it was a place where he had his drugs sold and smuggled. Tonight he was in a negotiation with a Don from Italy. Though Diego was rich enough to go by Don,he preferred to go by his name, leaving the title as a respect to the elders cause he was still young.

"I'll give two billion, Ardiente. That's a good price, No todo te darán esto (Not everybody will give you this)"

Diego sighed.

"Si Don Mario,but you know how things are now. Five billion and we call it a deal." .

Don Marko looked at his consiglerie who nodded. "Alright. Te lo envio (I'll send it over)"

Diego nodded and they stood up. He shook hands with him. "Gusto en hacer negocios con usted ,Don Marko.(Nice to doing business with you).

Don Marko nodded.

"please enjoy" Diego said as they went out to the main club.

He led them to a private booth and sent them some drinks and girls. Of course nobody knew he was the main owner of the club.But the club was popular place mainly a secret club for celebrities. James had a pass to help them get in. He had a cousin who had made it in the music industry and was a big shot now. As they entered the club the stench of cigarettes and drugs hit them.

"Wow,this is quite the place."Rachel said. Sasha agreed. "Are those not celebrities?" she pointed to a group of guys sitting at one side, smoking drugs with women.

"Stop pointing Sasha" James said bringing down her hand. "Let's just have fun tonight"

They walked to the bar and James ordered drinks for them. "I don't drink" Rachel said. "It's blue island cocktail,trust me you won't get drunk from just one glass."

She took it and had a sip. "It's not bad". A guy walked up to Sasha. "Hey beautiful,wanna dance?" She smiled and took the guys hand. "See you later" she said and went with the guy. "Sahaa??" Rachel called. "What is she doing?,she doesn't even know that guy".

James chuckled. "you didn't know anybody in a club.That's why you loosen up "

Rachel rolled her eyes. "I really wish,I stayed at home." But James wasn't listening to her. "Check out that chick. You're okay you're own right?" He didn't wait for her to reply before he left her. She sighed. She took another glass if the cocktail. Looking around ,she was on her own. Some guys came to talk with her but she ignored them. "Bar tender, got anything for fearlessness." The bartender smirked. "I know just want you need darling " He mixed a drink and gave to her. "This isn't too strong right?" He shook his head. She took a swing draining the glass. She was okay for a sec and the next she was feeling dizzy,but she also a rush of adrenaline. "What was that?" she asked the bartender. "You're high, that was cocaine".she laughed. "You're kidding" The bar tender oy shrugged."You might as well have some fun."

A guy walked to her. "Wanna dance,baby girl " she took his hand and dragged him to the dance floor. She danced like crazy moving her waist and rocking the guy. "Fuck, you're sexy" he whispered in her ear. She giggled .She kissed the guy who was surprised at the bold move. Before long, Rachel had danced and kisses over four guys. She climbed the stage and took one one of the empty poles where the stage girls were dancing. Even she never knew the abilities she had. The pole was like a second skin to her.Everyone cheered her.

Sasha saw her. "Oh my god," She hurried to the front of the stage . "Rachel get down from there" But Rachel wasn't listening. When James saw her he hurried forward too but he wasn't in a hurry to get her down from the stage. "Holy crap,she is hot"

"James!!" Sasha reprimanded. "We need to get her down from there.".

"She doesn't look like she's going to get down willingly. But look at her move,The waist,the legs.She's got talent." He stated.

"James that's our best friend."

At one side of the club Don Marko, watched Rachel. "You have take talented dancers Ardiente" He said when Diego cane to join him. "And that one,she is beautiful. she is a Mamacita." Diego looked to the stage, to see her. The Red head from the restaurant. He frowned, he felt something inside him shift. His heart filled with Rage. He called to Luca.

"Bring her outside"

He stood up and went out. Two guards went to the stage and dragged Rachel. Sasha was shocked. Oh God,are they going to throw her out. She hurried outside to find her but she wasn't there. She couldn't call her, both there phones were in James car.

"Hey, I wanna dance" Rachel was saying as they dragged her out. She was brought to Diego. Rachel didn't recognize him. He grabbed her by the wrist and dismissed his guards. He held her tight but not too tight to hug her. "What do you think you're doing?" He growled at her. She looked at him, blinked and started laughing. He raised an eyebrow. She leaned on him.

"You so hot" She murmured, bringing her face closer. "You look like one of the guys from my book. She said her finger trailing up his arm . He smelt it in her breath, she was high."Fuck!" he cursed. "Someone gave you cocaine" He seemed angry at that. "Come on" He pulled her towards his car. He locked her into the passenger sit at the back and walked to the drivers seat He got in and drove off. His head was in a mess. She might be smelling of cigarettes and drugs and whiskey but her scent was intoxicating too. She was smelling strongly of Lavender and cinnamon. And that dress, he couldn't get the look of her out of his head. How much he wanted to rip it off her body and worship those glorious curves she was fighting to hide beneath that dress that was offering little coverage. "You're my husband" she squealed.

*What? You don't know what you're saying .You're drunk". He said gritting his teeth.

"I'm not drunk" she whined. "I'm your wife" she said with all sincerity and finality. He looked at her through the rear view mirror.

what was she doing to him. Those words wer like music to his ears. "Say I'm your wife" She demanded. He looked at her like she was crazy. "Say it!!!" she screamed. "Okay, You're my wife" He gave in. She giggled and laid on the sit. "I'm your wife" She drawled. She was quiet fir a while and Diego sighed. "You're my wife" he whispered to himself repeating the words. Goddamn it, was it really this possible for a woman to make a man feel like this.

Suddenly she sat up. "Honey? I don't have a ring"she whined in a babyish

His breath caught in his throat. What did she call him and that voice , what it made him feel. He could feel his member pressing at the head of his trousers "I'll get you a ring later" He manages to say. "I want it now!!" she demanded.

He groaned. "You're drunk, you don't know what you're saying " But he was willing to do it. He would give anything to make her his. He began to record it, who knows it might come in handy.

"I don't care, you're my husband,put a ring in this finger now!!!!!" She ordered, And yet somehow, he felt she was well aware of what she was saying. He came to stop in front of a penthouse building. "Let's get you inside first." He said

she shook her head. "I'm not going anywhere till I get my ring."

Diego git the car and took out his phone, he placed a call. "Luca, get me the ruby stone ring. ASAP. I'm at the penthouse " He turned to her. "You're ring is in its way,can we go inside."

She shook her head and pout. For a moment he forgot how to breath.

"Me estás volviendi loco/a senorita (You drive me crazy)" He groaned. She just giggled. He ran his hair.

10 minutes later Luca arrived. He handed the pouch to Diego. Diego opened it in front of her. "Here is your ring" He said. she put out her finger. He sighed and put the ring in her middle finger. Luca was confused. "Boss?"

"She's my wife." He simply said. Luca just nodded. Since that's what she wanted why not go all the way through. He carried her inside and had Luca draft a marriage contract,and she signed and stamped it with her blood,all the while giggling like a little girl. He gave her to his house keeper."Clean her up and make her wear something more decent. A car will be here for her in case she wants to go somewhere but she my Wife now, Mine. And she'll be treated as such" He also git himself a ruby ring for males and put in his ring finger.He smirked " I'm officially off the market".