3: Day After the Ball

William's POV:

Last night, I had the best time I've had in years. But one thing was clear to me. That this was not just a one-night-stand. It was the confirmation that I had fallen in love with my enemy. I woke up in the morning and looked at the other side of my bed. Mackenzie was missing. I shot up and looked here and there. Her gown, jewelry, and shoes were gone too. I faced palmed myself when I figured out what might have happened. I left the key on the coffee table. She must have used it to escape as it was nowhere to be found.

I huffed in annoyance and picked up my phone.

5 miss calls from Jayden.

2 from Max.

1 from Dad.

Now I really was screwed. I decided to call Jayden. The bell rang for some time and then he picked it up. " YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I CALLED YOU? " he yelled. " Just found out right now " I replied. " Come home quickly. Dad's gonna kill you today " he growled. Okay, now I was a bit afraid. Dad's anger has always been the worst thing ever. " Hey Jayden, how will I come home? " I asked. " Seriously William!? Do you really have to joke at a time like this? " Jayden growled. " I'm not joking, Jayden. I am locked inside my own condo. Besides I wasn't feeling well, remember? " I replied. " I will tell Dad that you are stuck inside the condo. He will come and make you feel better " he chuckled. " Do you think it's amusing? " I growled. " Very much indeed " he replied. I just shook my head. What was my fault that I got Jayden as a brother? " Do what you want and remember that I will pay back " I said calmly. He chuckled and replied, " Deal ".

Now I have to change the bedsheet and put on some decent clothes. Then I would clean a bit. With these thoughts in mind, I went to the drawer and pulled to a black bedsheet. I spread it over the bed and then changed the pillow covers too. Then I did a bit of cleaning and put on my usual all-black outfit. " Splendid " I muttered to myself.

Then I heard a car pull up in the garage. Obviously Dad. I took a deep breath as the door opened. But to my surprise, it wasn't him. It was Jayden and Max. " What the hell are you two doing here? " I groaned. " Nothing Bro. We're just here to explore this 'deserted' condo " Max said sarcastically. " Of course we're here to help, " Jayden said as matter-of-fact. I rolled my eyes and asked, " Weren't you guys goin' to tell Dad? ". " We just took pity on our older brother " Jayden replied. " After all, you've covered up for us in good old school days " Max snickered. They both really are fools. " Okay, let's go, " I said. " To Dad's office, " Max said seriously. " I know that " I rolled my eyes. " He's very angry " Jayden whispered. I nodded slightly.

We walked to Jayden's car. I sat in the passenger seat and Max sat in the back. Jayden got to drive. " So, Which of his offices? " I asked. " Labrino Crossmore Road " Max replied. " Labrino Crossmore Road? " I asked. " Yup, the one where he keeps his prisoners " Jayden replied. " So, I'm guessin' that I'm a prisoner," I said. " Maybe, or maybe not " Max replied. I started to look out of the window. Just gotta get it over with.

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Mackenzie's POV:

I woke up in the morning to find arms circled around me. At first, I cuddled in the warmth, thinking it is Vince. He often did that. But then memories of last night came flooding back. I quickly jerked his arms away. Fortunately, he did not wake up. I got off the bed and spotted bloodstains on the bedsheet. My virginity. So he didn't lie. He did take it. I gasped as tears filled my eyes. I was not a virgin anymore. With silent tears, I opened the closet and took a T-shirt. I wore it and folded the sleeves. I took my jewelry and gown and placed them in a shopping bag. I wore my shoes and started searching for the keys. It was on the coffee table.

I opened the door and stepped outside. What would I tell Vince, Silvio, and Dad? That William Toscani raped me? Never. I switched on my phone.

10 miss calls from Vince and 36 messages.

5 from Silvio and 54 messages.

And 9 from Dad and 43 messages.

A fresh layer of tears filled my eyes. They crawled down my cheeks. I opened the uber app and booked an uber mini. Then I called my bestie, Tasha. " KENZIE? WHERE ARE YOU? " she shouted with worry. I explained my situation to her. " How do you plan to get out of this, Kenzie? " she asked. " Listen, I would tell them that I switched off my phone. I was feeling very very sick. So, I went to your house. Okay? " I explained. " Okay," she whispered and hung up.

I went to Tasha's house and lay in her bed. " Tell whoever comes that I have a headache and was vomiting yesterday " I reminded Tasha. She just shook her head and left me alone in the room to deal with my thoughts. I kept staring and staring at the ceiling in silence.

COMPLETE, SWEET SILENCE...