The wedding!

White...the color of purity, faith,loyalty and today it was the color of my outfit. White describes the purity of a woman on her wedding day and I wasn't sure if I needed it to prove my purity. I have always been under great supervision,not even a dead soul was allowed to come near me, my parents had always protected me from the outside world, not because they loved me but they did not wanted to ruin their pride. They feared if I was allowed free, someone would catch my eyes and I might lose my virginity to him or I should say, I might lose my purity to someone, that was what they feared for. 

Virginity, one of the most important thing that mafia family cared about even more than their wealth. Virginity was the sign of purity...for a girl and, a boy he was always taught to suppress women by any means. Whether he used his hand or feet for the purpose or even his dick. It didn't matter, whatever way a mafia man deals with a girl. The only thing that mattered was, a girl always being ready to bow down and surrender. I felt like running from this life but couldn't, not under the security which was around me not to protect me but to not let me run away. I attempted escaping my family once but ended up with bruises and a fractured knee which my father gave me when his men succeeded to find me out. It wasn't much of a deal for them. But stupid me, who though that I could escape that easily. 

Russo family and Monaro family had always been fighting since decades they both ruled over the eastern and western parts of Italy and tried never to look at each other. But they both wanted to expand their territories, the business had been quite a difficult task with having only a region to ourselves and those who ruled one part could not enter the other. Many men bled for the business's sake but it wasn't much help as the problem needed solution. To export the illegal drugs and weapons Monaro needed to be polite with Russo, so that they could let them pass without attacking their men and stealing their supplies on the way. And to publicise the illegal gambling clubs in Italy, Russo needed Monaro to let them visit and open their club branches in Eastern Italy.

 A peace treaty was signed between both the families and they came to an understanding with the truce. To establish good relations with Russo family, I was offered to marry their eldest son Alantino Russo. The truce wasn't permanent and I knew it wouldn't take much efforts to break it and my father would never like it if I was the reason for breaking the truce. 

 The feast has been set and my would be husband was waiting for me, it's not like I haven't met him. I did and I was happy that he wasn't the worst kind of man in our world. He was bad and dangerous but not to me. It's been six months since the truce was signed and the day we were engaged and he never left the chance to meet me whenever he visited Trieste , his new club was soon to be opened here. He was completely different from other alpha males and when I was told that I was to be given to him, I was sure I wouldn't survive his existence around me and it wouldn't take much time, for my end, after marriage. He was the exact opposite of what I had imagined or been told. He was dangerous to the world with the coldest face without any hint of emotions but when with me he was romantic and cute. He always tried to keep himself calm around me and make me feel comfortable. And day by day I was falling for him. This truce was the best that happened to me. Even if it breaks I would never like to come back to my family and would spend my life with Alantino. It's not like my father would take me in after marrying me off. 

Someone knocked the door and after checking my reflection on the mirror for one last time I got up from the chair. I wanted everything to be perfect today. Something that I wanted was happening for the first time. Before I reached the door, it creaked open and my cousin Luci stepped in checking me from head to toe and then she smiled.

"I couldn't believe it's you Val. It's not like you have never been this beautiful but today, I can feel the happiness reflecting on your face."

She said and I was greatful that my happiness was that evident. 

"Thank you."

I said simply and then my father entered the room, maybe he was waiting outside and sent Luci to check if I was ready.

"Valerie it's time we head downstairs."

He said and offered his hand to me. I took it as it was certain that my father would be taking me to the hall it wasn't like he cared to do so but it was something, he needed to pretend in front of everyone, the Russo family, the media, everyone. He wanted my wedding to be a big show for whole Italy as it was but I always wanted a good and simple wedding with only close ones but as it involved Alantino as my groom, it doesn't matter anymore. 

We walked downstairs and my eyes stopped at the sight of beautiful body dressed in a wedding outfit with brown hairs gelled backward and green eyes never leaving mine as I took my every step near him. My heart beat pumped faster with every step I took toward him. His smile widened and the feeling was overwhelming for the time being. 

The priest started with the wedding rituals, I didn't pay any attention to whatever he said my eyes were busy in their own conversations with  Alantino's eyes. Finally the priest said "You may kiss the bride" and Alantino bridged the distance between us as soon as possible and kissed me.

 The rest of the day was filled with greetings and dances and I could not get to converse with Alantino properly. Thankfully my family didn't disturbed me much and let me dance with him peacefully . After the event,we were allowed to take our leave and I would be leaving to my new house with my new family. I said goodbye to my family and wasn't sad about it at all. Four cars were waiting for us and Alantino's parents sat in the black Mercedes parked in front and his cousins and other close relatives also took their seats in their respective cars. Most of the relatives already left after the dance. After settling myself in the seat beside Alantino, we headed towards Milan. It took a long time teaching there and I was already tired even after taking naps in the car. 

The city lights woke me up from my nap and I found that we already reached Milan. The other three cars were moving ahead us. But after passing a square our car turned right, while the other cars went straight. 

"Where are we going?"

I asked as the lights were starting to get dimmer as we proceeded. 

"It's a surprise."

He whispered near my ears and his voice sent shiver down my spine. I was excited and nervous for it. Did he plan something romantic for me? If yes, then I wasn't ready for it. 

After a fifteen minute drive, which went so slowly. We finally stopped in front of shabby bar, which wasn't appealing at all. I doubted if anyone actually visited there seeing its appearance with decoration of all the neon lights. It was named Neon Nights. Which suited it. But the concern was why were we here? There was nothing romantic around only a few more shabby bars and clubs. This wasn't the place we should visit,not at our wedding night. 

"Why are we here?"

I asked Alantino, he was already looking at me with a smirk and casually laying on the seat. 

"You guess... "

He said and I wasn't getting good vibes now and wanted to leave that place as soon as possible. 

"I don't want to. Let's just go to your home. I am tired already."

I told him and waited for him to command the driver to turn over to the house. But he didn't and I was loosing it now. 

"What are you saying babe. Fun is about to start."

He said and got out of the car leaving me bemused and nervous. He walked over the hood and opened the door and asked me to get out of it and I did because I had no other choice. He grabbed my wrist and took me towards Neon Nights. I protested and tried to say something but before that he dragged me towards it, his expressions were cold which I had never experienced before and this wasn't the Alantino I was promised to marry off to. This wasn't the person I had imagined my whole life with. This wasn't the man I was falling for. 

"What are you doing?"

I tried to scream but my voice came deliberately low. I wasn't sure how I should have reacted. What I should have said. His expressions and action left me speechless and there was only one thing playing in my mind constantly. 

He betrayed me!