Chapter 15 Getting her killed
Alessandro's POV
Stefan and I shared a confused look.
"Should I address it?"
I moved my eyes slowly until they landed on Madison, scrutinizing her facial expression. She had the most confused look ever.
Since the break in by our rival, I had been feeling uncomfortable and maybe a bit .... a bit incompetent. Knowing that Madison could've gotten hurt if I wasn't around there riled me up.
Fuck.
When I saw her small body trembling at the sound of the gunshot, I realized one thing - she wasn't made for this world.
But I wasn't willing to let go.
No, there was nothing attached to it, like most people thought - My father and Stefan precisely. They always felt like they knew everything and I was going to prove them wrong.
She was just a lazy time pass.
My sharp pain pierced my chest as I said those words. It left as fast as it came. I needed to check my heart condition if it was deteriorating because weird things had been happening to it, lately.
"What's going on?" I ignored Stefan, walking towards the drama scene. My whole focus shifted to my Aunt.
"This girl" She held Madison's hand up. "She is mannerless!"
The sob that seem to have started small, grew louder and louder, making my eyes drop down, taking notice of the other girl.
My eyes roamed around her body. "Who the fuck are you?" I asked her, my tone serious.
Quickly, my aunt jumped to her side to pick her up. "Sorry, dear." When she had helped the girl stand up, I waited for some sort of introduction. "This is Kat De Luca."
I knew the De Luca but why was their daughter in my house?
"So?"
My aunt sighed. "You're 30 years old Alessandro and by right, you're supposed to have gotten married and given us an heir."
Oh. It was about that.
I nodded slowly. "This is Father's choice?" I eyed the girl who looked at me with a puppy doe eye like that was supposed to make me fall head over heels for her.
"Just like your type." My aunt smiled.
"The type I fuck and dump." I stated, looking my aunt straight in the eyes. She frowned at me, walking back to Maddie.
"So is this your type then? Do you even know what she did? She pushed Kat to leave telling her that she was just another whore you'd fuck and leave. You're just giving her an edge here."
My eyes snapped to Madison whose eyes widened. I didn't know if she was surprised or she didn't expect Aunt to repeat what she had just said.
So I asked her. "Was that what you said?"
She opened her mouth at first and then closed it, her eyes growing hard. "It doesn't matter what I said but what was said isn't wrong either." Her voice was small, like she feared to say those words but she had to.
My aunt raised her hand, landing a hard slap across her face. My body jerked harshly. I clenched my hand, stopping myself from jumping in front of Madison.
Madison fell to the ground, her hair covering her face as she sobbed quietly, her hand on her cheek.
"Put a fucking leash on your dog, Alessandro. This was what your father was talking about." Aunty complained, eyeing her. "If I wasn't in a good mood, I would have -"
"Enough, Claudia." I growled, my hard glare on her. Her body stilled at the use of her name. "You've hit her and that's enough. I am sure she has learnt her lesson."
She folded her arms, throwing her face to the side, frowning. I took a step forward, towards Madison but Stefan held my hand, stopping me from going any further than I already had.
I glared at him, snatching my hands away from his grip but I don't move further either.
What the fuck was I about to do?
Jesus, Alessandro, you have to be careful.
"Leave here, Madison." I ordered, looking away. I didn't want to see how she looked at me. I didn't want to see how she felt through her eyes.
"She can't stay in my house." Kat spoke, her voice made my blood boil.
I scoffed, walking up to her. She bit her lips in a manner she thought was seductive. I hated how she did it. It was stupid.
Everything about this moment felt stupid to me.
"Keep dreaming." I spat when I stood inches away from her.
"You may not like me at first and that's fine because arranged marriages like this do not just work immediately. I know my duties as a wife and I will make sure -"
"To stay five fucking feet away from me. I don't fucking need a wife." I cut her off, turning away.
"Alessandro! Stop right there." My aunt yelled, marching to block my path. "This decision is final."
"No, it's not."
I wasn't ready to have a wife and besides if I wanted one, I would've gotten myself one.
Only one person came to mind and it didn't seem like a bad idea because she didn't have a choice but it would be too risky for her - she couldn't even hurt a fly. I didn't want my enemies going after her.
That would be stressful for me cos then I'd have to retrieve her back.
Not happening.
"Listen to me" She held my shoulders, looking up at me. "Check her out for a month or two. If you don't like her, we can always get you another person" She looked over my shoulder at the girl.
I looked at Stefan who shrugged in response. I turned to look at the girl, eyeing her large breast she didn't bother to close up properly.
Just another time pass for me, for a month. That'd keep my head away from thinking of different positions I'd like to fuck Madison.
Fuck. I said it out loud.
She had beclouded my senses ever since the day I touched her and well, I realized that I didn't have good intentions towards her as all I wanted was her cunt against my cock.
"A month." I stated, shoving my aunt's hand.
"You won't regret it." My aunt said happily, looking between the girl and I.
My head snapped to the direction Madison had followed, eyeing it like it'll suddenly breathe out Madison.
"Where are you going? We have a fucking meeting." Stefan called after me, following me.
"Dina." I called to the elderly lady, taking her to a corner. "Ensure Madison isn't bruised and if she is, call a doctor for her."
Dina nodded obediently, scurrying away.
I watched her go upstairs, mentally battling with myself if I should join her. I'd peep from the door, I didn't need to enter inside.
Or simple, I'd use my newest eyes.
I had a CCTV camera installed in her room, hence how I saw her the other day and rushed down to her when my eyes zeroed in on her horrified face and the presence of the guard in her room.
The first thing I thought of was how to strangle the guard if he dared touch her. I wasn't tired of teaching them boundaries. Especially when it had to do with her.
Stefan placed his hands on my shoulder, whispering. "You'd end up getting her killed."
And deep down, I knew it was true.
I was trouble.
For her.
"Let them try." The stubbornness in me spoke, my eyes dark.