"I don't want to get involved with my uncle and his associates.Please respect my decision."
"Of course."Just then Zak tapped Emmanuelle on his shoulder.
"May I interrupt this dance?I feel like dancing with my niece."
"Certainly."Emmanuelle kissed her hand as he handed her over to a very scary looking Zak.Zak didn't spare a second as he grabbed her and pulled her into his embrace tightly.He moved with her and acted like they were just a couple dancing, nothing out of the ordinary.
"The fuck do think you’re doing?"He whispered harshly into her ear.
"What am I doing?"Mariyah asked innocently.
" I'm going to belt the fuck out of you tonight."He grabbed her waist tightly hurting her.
"Tell me what I've done wrong?Your fiancé is walking around with her ass and tits hanging out of her dress and you are pissed with me.Really you need to sort out your priorities."
"Oh Mariyah have you any idea of what awaits you?"
"Uncle Zak you really need to chill… Now if you'll excuse me I wish to have another drink."She pulled away from him and he didn't try very hard to restrain her, probably because he did not want to create a scene.Mariyah ordered another drink from the bar and decided to chat with the good looking barman.
"You often work here?"She asked smiling flirtatiously at the young man.
"Yep, it pays awesome, you busy after this?"
"Mmmm I wish I wasn't but I am."
"Too bad but I gotta tell you that I have never come across a hotter looking chick."
"Oh I'll take that as a compliment."
"So what's your name blue eyes?"
"Mariyah Hayworth."
"Well Mariyah Hayworth, my name is Justin Matthews and it is a pleasure to meet you."
"Likewise."
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After another four drinks Mariyah felt like dancing, she grabbed Justin and headed to the dance floor, she danced to her hearts content, like she danced, she moved her body in ways she hadn't done in a while and enjoyed every minute of it.Damn if she didn't forget why she had been so upset earlier on.When Justin put his arms around her waist and started grinding on her, Mariyah continued to dance, not caring who was watching.Then everything became a blur.
Suddenly Justin was pulled back and thrown on the floor, Zak was atop him punching him to death.Mariyah trying to focus on why he was hitting him moved toward Zak to grab his arm only to be struck by Zak with such force it felt like she was flying in slow motion.It was chaotic, she heard screams and noises and saw guns.It took four men to pull Zak away from poor Justin.
"You fucking touching what belongs to me?I'll fucking kill you!"Again Zak launched for Justin and kicked him repeatedly.And again, it took four men to pull him away.Mariyah, who was now on the floor, was being eyed out by a murderous looking Zak who was coming toward her.She was trying hard to get her wits about her, she was in deep shit so deep she was choking on it.
"Zachary, son calm down.She’s had too much to drink."Emmanuelle was standing in between her and Zak, Mariyah stood trying to focus on her surroundings.Why was Zak so angry?
"You couldn't go without causing a scene could you?"Olivia spoke out aloud.
"Olivia that's quite enough."Emmanuel was shutting his slut of a daughter up.
"But daddy she's ruining my life."
"I said enough.Party is over, I want everybody out!Julio take Justin to the medical center.Zachary in my office please, Olivia you too."
Mariyah was left alone.Her head felt like it was going to explode.She wanted to spew and felt dizzy and didn't know if she was going or coming.What the hell was happening?She didn’t feel too good…
CHAPTER 18
