Ava's POV: 
My phone was ringing like crazy since I was in the bathroom and it making me so mad. My head nd body feels so tired and I just want to slip under the covers and close my eyes but I don't have that option right now.
A fluffy robe is covering my wet body and my hair is tied with a towel. I rubbed my skin raw till I felt like I can't anymore.
Sienna's name was flashing on the screen and I answered the call. She is the only one who seems to put me in a normal mood where there is chaos inside me.
“ Hello!” My voice itself sounds so depressed and tired. She will definitely pull out the reason for my mood. I don't want to drag her into my issues and the dangers of being involved with the Mafia.
“ What happened, girlie! Why are you so down?” She enquired,i just sighed into the phone like every problem in the world is on my shoulders and they are wearing me down.
“ Nothing! I am just tired and I have an event to attend with Vincenzo which I don't want to attend.” at least one truth came out of my mouth other than a lie.
“ You should have told him that.” She suggested but it's of no use. My life is not mine anymore and I don't have any say in it.
“ I don't have that choice, Sienna. I have to go with him and show up like his trophy wife." I groaned, I sat on the bed still in the robe and my heart felt so heavy.
I can't let everything catch up to me now when I feel so weak and can't fight back even with my own emotions.
“ It's your life Ava, Don't give anyone the right to decide for you.” tears brimming in my eyes and i feel the need to hug her closely and cry on her shoulder till I let out the hurt and helplessness.
“ It's not that easy. Our fates are written the day we are born and no one can change that.” I always knew what my life would be in our world and I tried to accept that but a small hope always shimmered inside me that my life would be different and I will meet someone who will love me and treat me with respect and care.
“ I know, Ava but still you can't easily give that up. I know you are so strong and I also know that you won't let anyone walk all over you and tell you what to do and what not.” Her confidence in me is like a breath of fresh air since the incident with Vincenzo but I don't have any fight in me anymore.
I lost everything, every fight, every hope and a chance for a happy life.
“ Enough with my issues, what are you doing tonight!” I changed the topic before I broke down and told her everything and dragged her into this dangerous life. 
I know Sienna very well, she will March here and do something that will put her in danger.
“ Oh! Nothing! I just called you to ask if you want to come to a party with me.” She was hopeful that I would have accompanied her but now I can't and I want nothing more to go with her rather than that controlling jerk.
“ Damn! I would have loved to lose myself in the music and alcohol.” I groaned, regretting my life. When i was in my father's house i always sneaked out and partied with Sienna and other friends from college but now i am chained in this mansion like a cage. 
“ It's okay, you go and enjoy your boring event and I will go and enjoy my badass party.” Sienna teased, making me roll my eyes and a chuckle left me. 
“ Okay! Enjoy your party then but let me know when the next party is. It's been a long time since I sneaked out.” I cheekily told her, grinning widely and feeling excited at the aspect of sneaking under Vincenzo’s nose.
It will be so much fun getting on his nerves.
“ I will let you know, take care.” She ended the call and I tossed the mobile on the bed and my gaze fell on the garment bag which was on the coffee table. With a sigh I got up and walked towards it and picked it up.
I walked back to the bed and laid the bag on the bed and opened the zip. A soft fabric whispered on my fingertips and the midnight color looks so mesmerizing.
I took out the black dress and undressed myself to put it on and the material slithered on my body and fitted like a glove. I moved towards the mirror to look at myself and the color of the dress looks so good to my pale skin and all my curves are on display.
I haven't worn a bra or panties. If Vincenzo wants to show me off as his trophy wife then I will show off all my assets. 
I did my makeup and ended with a red bold lipstick on my lips and left my hair down and arranged the curls on my shoulder showcasing my back as it's naked and the cut is too low down to my tail bone. 
Getting the clutch from the table and putting my phone and lipstick inside it, I left the room in search of my devil husband.
There is silence in the mansion other than the sound of my heels making their noise on the marble and I slowly descended the stairs and walked towards the living room where Vincenzo is sitting on the couch and talking on the phone.
I cleared my throat to gain his attention and his head snapped towards me and his dark eyes widened for a fraction before they went blank and his jaw shut tight and there was no expression on his face other than nothing.
“ I will call you back and send me those files as soon as possible.” He ended the call and stood up and walked towards me. I stood my ground not backing away nor showing him that his prowling is affecting me.
Whatever we had going on between us has snuffed out and he is the only one to blame. If he wants to be a monster and an asshole then so be it.
His dark eyes raked over my body slowly, goosebumps raised on my arms at his gaze as it traveled from my neck to my hips and finally settled on my face. His face is still blank but his eyes are burning with fire.
“ Let's go.” He ground out the words and started walking towards the door not waiting to see if i am following or not.
How am I going to survive the night with this man! I hope I will down the alcohol like water to keep up with his assholness.