Fierce Love: Arranged Bride of the Mafia Don

I simply gave a smile.

“These are not significant; you can buy them anywhere.”

Diana’s smile fell as she saw that I did not get angry at all, and she had no way to cry to Xander whereas my now ex-husband did not look good.

When I walked out of the diner, I took off my ring and tossed it away on the ground, trampling it under my shoes. This marriage ruined my life and killed my baby.

I again picked it up with resentment and tears and this time threw it in the trash can angrily.

The very next moment I received a call which I picked up sniffling, not even realizing that I was crying right now.

“You did good by throwing it away.” My eyes widened when I heard the raspy masculine voice on the other side- Mikhail Giovanni.

The merciless god of death.

“Mikhail?”

“It never suited you honestly. Diamonds are common pebbles anyways so when you become my woman, I will give you a ring encrusted with a small golden rose- it would be a rare sapphire.

Rose because you like that flower and sapphire because they resemble your golden eyes.”

“This is a business deal.” I spoke.

“Hmm, for you yes, but for me it is the best way to get back at Xander...taking his woman and making her mine. Anyways, I have sent my people to pick you up tomorrow so if something chaotic happens don’t worry, I will keep you safe.”

“What business deal?” I turned around only to see Xander behind me. I disconnected the call and looked at the man coldly.

“With the French.” He did not press further and drove us home. It was silent from beginning to the end as he looked at me through the mirror multiple times and I looked outside enjoying the view for the last time.

That night I did not enter the bedroom and rather went up the attic to enjoy the night view of stars sleeping there. Surprisingly I found Xander right beside me when I woke up.

“You don’t need to cook; I have ordered breakfast.”

We ate in silence as I simply scrolled through my phone.

“Where is your ring?” Xander looked at my empty finger and asked.

“I lost it.”

“I will buy you a new one.” When I just hummed without showing any interest, Xander set down his knife and fork, his tone shifting.

“You wanted to go on a movie date, how about I take you out today?” I initially wanted to stay in, yet I nodded as I remembered how Xander would force me if I dared to refuse..

My going out would give a chance to Mikhail to take me away eitherways.

When we arrived at the theater, Xander wanted to book the entire floor so we could get privacy yet there was no need, thus I shrugged and opted for a horror movie.

Earlier I preferred romance while I was with Xander because it felt like a couple’s thing yet today, I just enjoyed myself.

Xander must've noticed that during the entire movie not once did it felt like a date, I did not look at him or even talk to him during the interval.

"Do you want to go to your favorite diner after this?"

“No, I am good.” His lips pressed into a thin line as he felt I made no effort.

“Alright then!”

Without a word to me, he stood up and walked out of the theater and I only made my exit when I had watched the entire movie.

"Xander see, does it look cute?" I walked out to hear the honey sweet voice of Diana who clutched Xander’s arm as she practically hugged him while showing off her new earrings.

“Cute.” The man said one word and Diana went on her tiptoes kissing his cheek shyly.

Xander smiled at her ruffling her hair. Diana was embracing Xander when his smile dropped as he saw me sitting by the side scrolling through my phone.

"Elena! Ah I am so glad that you are here…” Diana’s eyes widened as she spoke as if remembering her kiss to Xander.

“E-Elena please don’t misunderstand; I was just too willful.” Tears gathered in her eyes as she expected me to get angry.

“Why are you apologizing for? You did nothing wrong. Don't be bullied by such people!” Xander patted her head gently.

“Fire! Oh my god!”

“Run” Before I could respond, smoke engulfed the entire theater.

In an instant, panic spread as people rushed toward the exits.

In the chaos, Xander immediately grabbed Diana's hand, shielding her as they ran toward the emergency exit leaving me behind.

With tears in my eyes I did not have the time to think about it. A jacket was placed around my body as I was scooped up by an unknown man with a black mask.

“Stop! Who are you?!” I was going to scream when a palm gently covered my lips.