Chapter 41

Dominic

The last person I expected to come to this party was my brother. He made it clear that he had other matters to attend to, so I didn’t count on him showing up here.

I look back at Frank and he seems amused by how nervous I am.

“You’re really enjoying this, aren’t you?” I shake my head at him.

“How can I not enjoy this? You brought this upon yourself. How the hell are you going to get out of this one?”

look around as I think of a way to leave, but the only exit is on the other side. And because we’re in the VIP section, it doesn’t have a lot of people so it’s easy to spot me.

“There you are, big brother!” Jake cheerfully says to me.

Fuck. I’m so screwed, just like Frank said.

Trying to quickly come up with possible explanations, I rise to my feet and turn around to face Jake.

“What are you doing here?” I ask. “I thought you said you wouldn’t come, Frank didn’t even put you on the list”

“I know what I said, but on second thought, I’ve seen people posting pictures and I saw lots of gorgeous girls in here. I need a few for the night.”

“Just a moment, young fella, Frank chimes in. “The girls at table 9 are mine.”

“I see.” Jake raises his hands in defeat. “Well, there’s plenty more to go around so don’t worry about me. I’m just here to have a good time. Now why is it just the two of you here? I can’t see Vanessa. Where is she? Did she just go to the ladies room or something? I want to see her.”

I already knew this was coming, but I’m still not prepared. Shit.

“Vanessa’s not here,” I say to him.

“I know, but where can I find her? is she upstairs or something?”

“I left her at home.”

“You left her?” His eyes widen.

“Yeah.”

“Why?”

want to come because

and you decided to come to a party? Wait until mom and dad

phone so he can dial

my phone.” He grunts as he tries to take

You’re not calling anybody. They don’t need to know anything about

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Chapter 41

could you leave her alone when she’s

her right now.

said to

“Shut up.

Frank with

I can tell that

some giggles from a certain table catch our attention and we all look over. A few girls dancing get out of the way and then Carmella comes

hell is Carmella doing here?” Jake

I

so I think of a lie but Frank steps in instead.

one who invited her along with the

I thought it was my brother who

of Jake’s arm and say, “Don’t be ridiculous. I didn’t even know she

Jake twists his face in an ugly

“Just by looking at her, my mood

ruined”

up from her

to go in the other direction, but I can’t even

widely when she stops right in

her, his voice a little harsh as he

instantly fades.

me. “I really wish Vanessa was here because what

awkwardly looks

here, too,” Carmella chimes in, making Jake shoot his head back at her. “I just came to say hi to you. I

not like we have something in common or anything

only I could punch him right now for being

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