Ava's POV: 
“ Isn't this looking cozy!” I tried to get as much snark as I can in my voice and i hope it delivered properly. Their heads snapped towards mine but the bitch still didn't removed her hand from his.
“ Ava!” Vincenzo called, but my entire attention is on the woman who sitting beside my husband and behaving like he belongs to her. She is in a tight blouse and a skirt, makeup done so neat i can't see any imperfection on her face. 
It doesn't matter how she is looking. This is not a competition because I am already his wife.
Wow! Iam just being unnecessarily being so Jealous and making all the excuses who iam and how i can make my point infront of this woman.
“ Yes, dear husband!” My attention is still on Maria but my answer was to Vincenzo. A gasp left her mouth at my admission and the satisfaction i got from her surprise and shock is immense.
“Ava! What are you doing here!” I can hear anger in Vincenzo’s voice which made my head snap towards him.
“ What! I can't roam around my husband's property!” A sweet smile appeared on my face and he knows iam being sarcastic right now.
“ Husband! What does that mean, Vince!” Her sickly sweet voice feels like headache to me. Her attention fall on Vincenzo and her face looks so disappointed and sad.
“ It means nothing, Maria!” I clutched my heart at his cruel words and my heart is aching physically. 
What the hell does he mean! 
“ Seriously! Vincenzo! It means nothing!” I asked, Masking my hurt and anger. I know that our marriage is nothing but him admitting it infront of his ex-fiancee is more hurtful than the truth.
“ Our marriage is nothing but a business deal and god-father’s blackmail made me sign those papers.” He is not looking at me but at her. He is explaining it to her that i mean nothing to him and our marriage means nothing to him.
I don't have anything to say anymore. Iam the dumb fool who tried to do something i shouldn't have done. I made a fool out of myself by being a jealous wife. 
“ Can we leave?” Nikkie asked, she is standing beside me and her expression held nothing and iam grateful for that, i can't take her pity right now.
“ Great! I hope you will sort out this arrangement soon, Vince.I don't want any complications.” Maria said, closing the gap between her and Vincenzo and hugging him infront of me.
I feel like the other woman right now and that thought felt like a punch to the gut. How did I thought that I will be able to get a beautiful life and marriage! 
“ You don't have to see this, Ava.” Nikkie whispered, she clasped my hand in hers and tried to pull me along with her towards the exit.
I feel nothing but emptiness. It's not a new feeling for me, people abandoning me and choosing someone over me. I was never the priority nor the person they will love and iam okay with it but right now I just don't feel anything but at the same time I feel something other than nothing.
“ It's okay, iam okay. I need to see this so i can remember my place.” I gave her a small smile and turned around with her, walking towards the exit not turning around to see what they are doing. 
“ With your reaction I am guessing that you already knew who she is.” We are walking towards the mansion. One by one, all the emotions i pushed back started coming forth as i inhale the fresh air and not in the presence of them.
“ Yeah! I saw her at the charity gala and people were not so discreet while gossiping.” A humourless chuckle left my mouth and i can feel the resentment raring it's ugly head inside me.
Why do I always have to be the one whose left behind! Why no one chooses me! Why am I not good enough! Why do I have to be always sacrificed! 
Flashes of the time when I was a scapegoat for my father and brother started appearing infront of my eyes. I wasn't supposed to be there at that time at that place but I was just a silly little girl whom they can replace with my brother in their life so they threw me in the Lion's den to save my brother who will be the heir to my father’s rein.
Iam the replacement, it used to sting and hurt as growing up but once i reached a point where nothing mattered. 
“ Their breakup was a very messy one. I won't go into the details as i don't know much but they were so strong since childhood.” Nikkie explained but i don't have any interest in their love life or how strong their relationship was.
“ I don't want to hear nor talk about them Nikkie.” I said, already feeling so drained out. I need to take my medicine to not become zombie. 
My father never gave me any love nor affection but he gave me depression and anxiety. He calls me insane because whenever my episodes appear he always throws me in a room so I won't embarass him. 
“ Iam sorry.” She apologized, she doesn't need to buy I didn't say that to her. We walked into the mansion and sat on the couch. Whatever good mood i was having since morning evaporated.
“ Oh my god! Did someone die!” I exclaimed suddenly, startling Nikkie. A giggle escaped at her expression. I don't want to mop around and feel sad for myself. 
If he wants her then he can have her. He was never mine and he will never be mine. I never dreamt of becoming a mob’s wife and I have my dreams and goals in my life. I will just stay here till i finish my studies and then I will disappear from Vincenzo's life and start a new life where no one knows real Ava.
“ Girl! Are you drunk! You were sulking a second ago and now you are all cheerful.” I gave her a big grin and sat myself properly on the couch, turning my body towards her so she can hear clearly what iam going to say.
“ Nope! Iam going to suggest something and you are going to follow along, okay!” I said, waiting for her answer but she is just staring at me like she doesn't believe that iam not drunk.
“ Say something.” I urged, impatient is the second quality in me and i don't have much time to be ready for what I have planned.
“ If it's shady then iam not going to be a participant, Ava.” I rolled my eyes at her. She is in Mafia and says that she won't participate in shady business. 
“ Don't be like that, Nikkie. I was just going to ask you to come with me to the pub.” Her eyebrows shot up and she gave me the look like, am I being real and iam being real. I need alcohol and some music to let loose and enjoy my life as normal girl. 
“ Tell me you are not serious.” A groan escape my lips at her question. Why does no one takes me serious.
“ Iam serious and iam just offering you to come, if you don't want to then it's okay, i will take my friend Sienna.” I pulled out my phone ready to dial her number.
“ I will come.” I still dailed Sienna’s number as I want to include her in my fun and it will be so much fun with a new girl in our group.
“ You don't need to call your friend.” Nikkie said, feeling somewhat awkward.
“ You will love her, don't worry. She won't make you feel like you are new to our group.” I said, grinning and feeling excited for the first time. I will enjoy every single moment from now on as i always wanted and no one and nothing can stop me.
“ Whatever.” She muttered before scrolling through her phone while i waited for my friend to answer the call.
“ Hello!” Sienna sounded so hangover and her voice sounds so dry and screechy.
“ Iam giving you half an hour to get ready and come out of your house. Iam coming to pick you up.” I rattled and waited for her to react and she groaned into the phone.
“ Ava! Stop screaming! Iam still hangover and i can't come wherever you are taking me.” She whispered, I can hear the sheets shuffling at her side.
“ Alcohol only can cure your Hangover. We are going to a pub and i want you to come.” I ended the call knowing she will be ready and will be standing outside her building.
“ Let's go and get ready.” I stood up from the couch and Nikkie followed me to my room. I feel giddy and excited and ready for a night filled with so much fun and new adventures.