Beautiful Betrayal

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wardrobe and pulled out another dress but a few seconds later I also tossed it aw

. I took it out and inspected it carefully. The knee-length d

decision. I placed the dress on the bed and hopp

ain my excitement. It's been on my mind for days, and now that

finished, I checked the time again, but there were still fifteen minutes left before Dominic was due to arrive. Throug

rd the door, I took a deep breath and turned the knob, swinging it open. The sight that greeted me w

m as he leaned in and plante

," he murmured softly in Itali

bee?" he asked, his s

. I just need to put on

d something in his tuxedo and p

c?" I asked, peering

he said, his smile w

d and led me inside the house, bringin

as I beheld the stunning earrings nestled within, t

ic," I exclaimed, my voice f

e said, looking directly into my eyes. I couldn't

warmer as I sensed his

tting late," I whispered,

y, his voice filled wit

shoulder. We stayed like that for a few minute

approached the venue, he quickl

the front. Turn the car around and enter through

y thoughts when suddenly he grabbed my hand. I glanced up to see tha

ction. Gathering myself, I stepped out of the car, fee

go in?" he asked

ed nervously, my ton

" he said, offering

ing. People were chatting, eating, and drinking, creating

ople, a woman in a very tight and re

th familiarity. "I miss you, baby. How are you doing these da

u Mia?" Dominic replied polite

r words sending a chill down my spine as I looked at her

ointing a finger in my direction before trai

ctoria," Dominic rep

ive amount of fake innocence in her voice. Before I could even respon

th me?" she pouted, attempting to bl

dragged him onto the dance floor. And there I stood, feeling like a fool, search

began to race in my rib cage as I felt th

and there was nothing to fear. But all my hopes were dashed when I saw Dominic leaving

the hallway, I hurriedly to followed him but by the time I reached the spot, he had vanis

ssive corridor. Just as I was about to shout his name, someone sud

myself. However, the man holding me was strong, and all my efforts were in

rds him and delivered a hard slap, the sting echoing throu

nd my fear intensified. Desperately searching for something to h

hostage read my intention. In a struggle to prevent me from using the

e vase hit him, he struggled to maintain his balance, and I seized th

n my eyes. I didn't know where the exit was, but I ran as i

I finally stopped, I found myself on a deserted road surrounded by trees.

e in one of them. Wiping my teary face with trembling hands, I retrieve

owing. I felt utterly alone and helpless, stranded i

ad, but fear compelled me to glance over my shoulder

me to tumble to the ground. Sobbing, I struggled

d to catch my breath, only to realize that blood was seeping

me. My heart beats rise and With fearful eyes, I raised my head

d any help?" he asked wi