Do I stay...

I hope all you guys loved the long previous chapter because I am back again! Now I know most of you are questioning this new Damon Character but give him a chance. You never know what his purpose can be in Alessandra and Dominic's life.

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The night ended beautifully. I danced the night away with my famiglia by my side. Without Damon beside me, I don't think I would have made it through the night but I did and I handled every battle with class and maturity. I couldn't say the same for Dominic. He left the party before me. I didn't realize until the music shut down that he was gone and I was totally fine with it. Damon was my date for the night and he was doing a much better job.

Guests started to leave and I took it upon myself to say goodbye to everyone at the front entrance as they were chauffeured to their cars. Despite the night going as planned, I manage to succeed with the only task I had for myself and that was too make a meaningful connection with his famiglia. At the end of the night, I received the approval from Dominic's father before he left with his still bitter wife. I sent my famiglia back home with once the chauffers brought the cars from the valet. For some reason, I didn't want to leave the venue. The moment I leave, I'm thrown back into reality.

I stood in my dressing room looking at the night through the large window. I was still in my dress, all dulled up and pretty with a huge diamond on my finger. In any other situation, I should be at home with Dominic, reminiscing over our successful night and enjoying some much needed alone time. Yet here I was alone.

"I lost you in the crowd doll face. I thought you left." A familiar devious voice called out to me. I turned to see Damon leaning casually against the door frame with that famous cheeky smile of his. I couldn't help but smile at him.

"I sent them home, they were tired and frankly I'm not ready to face the war that's waiting for me at home."

"Ah, the wrath of Dominic. I could only imagine how pissed he was after your little speech. Good job out there though, you handled Veronica with such...class."

"Thank you. I did mean what I said, you really made my night. If you weren't here...I don't think I could have made it."

"Magnificant lover, charming millionaire, and now a knight and shining armor. What can't I do?"

"I'm serious! You were really my savior. Tonight was probably the hardest day of my life! I know he's your friend or whatever but that man is...fucking crazy!"

"Crazy is an understatement. Can I ask...what happened? The last thing I heard, he was smitten with you and Veronica was nowhere in the picture."

"We were good. A few fights here and there but I really thought we settled everything and we were going to be good. Then he started to lose it with the control thing and I couldn't take it anymore so I stood my ground. You don't know what it's like to be locked up during the best years of your life. For 4 long years, I had no control over my life. The Vincenzo's controlled every aspect I did. So yes maybe I overreacted but he wanted to keep controlling me! I don't want to be controlled anymore. Then...he left me. All alone the night before the party. He didn't come back until literary an hour before the party started. Then he wants to yell at me and make me feel smaller than I already do! He doesn't understand how insecure I feel being surrounded by his famiglia. He doesn't realize that my own father won't even support me because I decided to try with Dominic. He doesn't realize that women like Veronica make me feel so insecure about myself and my position in his life. After tonight...he proved how much of an evil person he can be."

I sank to the couch in defeat. There's so much resentment I've been holding inside that maybe this was meant to happen. Can I really be that shocked? There's been so many ups and downs that I never had time to process it all. To make it worse, I don't have anyone to vent too. I talk to Dominic about these things and it starts world war 2 all over again.

Damon sighed before walking inside the room and taking a seat beside me.

"I don't know if there is anything I can say to excuse or explain Dominic's mood swings. We all have them. Being a man in this line of work....damages you. Sometimes you can handle it, sometimes you take your frustrations out on the ones you love. Sometimes you're so fucking damage you don't even realize what you're doing is fucked up. I'm not saying you have to accept it because of his job either. You need to play dirty dollface. Dominic can be a mean fucker. When he wants to hurt you he can without any remorse and I know you've seen that side tonight. Don't let that man break you down because that's what he wants to do. He wants to break you down so you don't expect too much from him and he doesn't feel the need to be the best version of himself for you."

"How long do I have to play dirty?"

"Until he feels how you feel at this very moment. The only way a damaged person can understand their wrongs is if you make them feel the pain."

"I don't want to go home. I have a feeling that Veronica might be in the bed we share."

"Dominic would be the devil himself if he took things that far. I would invite you back to my pad but I don't think you're ready for me yet. What I can do for you is to offer you a ride home."

"You're quite right, I am not ready for whatever is going on in that head of yours but thank you for the ride and again for tonight."

Damon extended his hand and I took it willingly. He led me downstairs and towards his midnight blue Lamborghini. The ride back to the estate was fun. We exchanged some fun childhood stories and I got to hear some interesting business adventures that Damon wants to pursue. Hearing his humor and sarcasm, he is definitely a match for Juliana. I might have to set that up when I get back to the house.

We arrived back at the estate a few minutes before 2 am and the house seemed quiet. I was reluctant to go inside but Damon offered to walk me to the door just in case.

"You know I have the perfect girl for you," I spoke as we walked to the front door.

"Oh really, what about my playboy attitude made you think I want a permanent girl?"

"Everyone needs someone, even someone as psychotic as you. Besides she's just as insane as you, so perfect match."

"Hmm, insane how?"

"She's the type of girl to burn down your entire empire if you don't compliment her haircut."

"Fiesty. I like it. Give her my card." Damon reached into his suit inner pocket and pulled out two black business cards with his personal phone number. I couldn't help but laugh at the selfie of Damon half-naked fresh out the shower on the back of the cards.

"I'm guessing you had these made for women only."

"Of course, let's them know what they're dealing with. Well, dollface. I've delivered you safely to your door. Call me if Dominic becomes the devil again. This night and shining armor role is more fun then I expected."

"It's only exciting because you are pissing off Dominic in the process. Goodnight Damon."

"Goodnight Dollface."

I gave Damon a hug and a kiss on the cheek before walking inside the house. The house was silent and dark. There was no sign of life insight and I wanted to keep it that way. I took off my heels by the front door and quietly climbed the stairs towards the bedrooms. There wasn't a single doubt in my head in the decision to sleep in my old room. Despite all my stuff being in Dominic's private quarters, I don't want any more fighting. Besides I have a decision to make.

Once I got inside my old room, I quickly got out my dress and wiped off my makeup. As I got ready for bed, the only thought I had was what am I going to do tomorrow? I wanted to pack up my stuff and leave Dominic. A large part of me still wants to leave. The way he treated me and the way he embraced that dumb witch in front of everyone was beyond disrespectful! His friend had to be my date for the night!

And the note...

I wrote how I felt. I remember how every word felt like a dagger to the heart.

Dominic,

You are not Stephan. You are not the boy I met on the beach. You are not the boy who I talked for hours with. You are not the boy who I fell asleep with. You are not the boy I dreamed about. Just like when we were young, you've destroyed me. You are the monster you claim you never want to be around me. You left me. You took my freedom, you took my youth, and now you want to take away my choice. My heart doesn't belong to you. My soul doesn't belong to you. No matter what you do to me, you will never own me. You left me...it's time to leave you.

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Loud banging on my door awoke me from my surprised slumber. I didn't make it to the bed, I woke up curled up on the armchair by the window with my journal on my lap. I did some soul searching last night. I could barely sleep with all the thoughts running through my mind. I needed to vent and reflect on my thoughts. The banging turned into full-blown violence against my door. You don't need to investigate to know what tyrant is making such horrendous and unnecessary ruckus. Dominic can stay outside. He can bang, scream or set the door on fire for all I care. There is nothing he can do that can scare me anymore. All he does is hurt me.

I took the time to shower and get ready for the day ahead. My famiglia is leaving tonight and I have to decide if I'm going with them. Most of me wants too but the fool that has fallen for Dominic wants to stay. Sometime during my extra-long steamy shower, the banging came to a stop. It wasn't until I exited the bathroom to see why. My door was destroyed to dust. The wood was split in half, the bottom half of the door was still on the hinges while the top part was shredded to pieces on the floor. I stook my head out of the large gaping hole and saw no one in sight. So Dominic did all this work only to walk away?

There was faint yelling coming from outside my window. From my window view, I could only see Dante and Dominic at the edge of the property near the fences where Dominic had an outdoor workout set up. He screamed as he punched the punching bag repeatly. This is the perfect opportunity to sneak into Dominic's room and grab the rest of my things.

I walked downstairs to look for Liliana. I found her in the kitchen talking to one of the other staff. She turned when she heard my footsteps approaching. The staff behind her walked away instantly.

"Dear, what do you need?" Liliana wondered.

"I need your help with something that you will not like."

"Does it require moving your stuff out of the master's private quarters?"

"Yes. I don't want you getting fired. I just need to know where my suitcases are and if you can unlock Dominic's room before he finishes his workout that would be amazing."

"Dear, I know it's not my place but are you sure you understand what moving means? Are you strong enough to defy Sir Dominic?"

"I don't know. I just want to move my things, I won't make a permanent decision until tonight when my famiglia leaves."

"Your suitcases are in the storage room upstairs in the wing where you slept last night. His room is unlocked, the keypad is broken and has yet to be repaired so there shouldn't be any issues getting in."

"Thank you, Liliana." I turned to walk away but Liliana grabbed my arm as I turned.

"Alessandra, I just want to say that I support you with whatever decision you decide to make. This world isn't meant for anyone including Dominic but some people can learn to adapt and some people can't. He likes to posses things...even when the things he wants to posses shouldn't be a possession. I pray you're strong enough to handle the events that come your way."

I gave Liliana a long hug before leaving the kitchen. I went on a hunt to search for Juliana and Bambina. They were on the other side of the house with my brother in the playroom. My brother was oblivious to my presence as I stormed inside the playroom. Juliana and Bambina were in the corner trying to set up a game of pool.

"Put down the sticks. I need your help now." I announced. They looked at me briefly before following my command. I led them back to our private quarters of the house and grabbed my suitcases from the storage room. We pushed the suitcases towards Dominic's private room. Once the door opened, the girls gasped behind me. They couldn't believe the luxury Dominic had hidden away. I was the same way when I first saw it.

"Okay girl, we need to focus. Pack all my stuff, I'll sort out the suitcase later tonight."

"Wait...are you leaving with us?"

"I haven't decided yet but in case I do, I want to be ready."

TO BE CONTINUED

THIS IS PART 1 OF THE CHAPTER, PART 2 WILL BE DROPPED TONIGHT!!!!