One year ago

"Where are you? My family's been waiting for five minutes now, Riley. You're embarrassing me."

I sighed desperately as I lifted some magazines on the table. "I can't find my keys, Max. Are you sure you didn't take them?"

"Yes, Riley. I'm fucking sure. Just leave. We'll get in together."

I nodded quickly and bit my lips. "Okay, going out now."

"Be quick."

Like I can make the bus go any faster.

"Yeah, love you-"

Beep.

Running my hand through my long hair, I took my purse and walked towards our apartment door. I didn't wanna go to that dinner, but I knew how important Max's family was in the city. I couldn't let him down. If I was gonna be a part of that family one day, I needed to learn to love them.

Even though his father was a dick and his mother was a superficial narcissistic Barbie.

I ran towards the bus, already leaving the stop. "Shit, no, no, no."

I achieved to make it stop, banging the door with my fist. The bus driver looked at me tiredly as I smiled at him apologetically, walking towards the back of the bus.

My baby hairs were glued to my forehead, due to the slight transpiration. I wasn't used to run. I took my little mirror and tried to make myself a little more decent. My make up was fine, not too much, since Max didn't like it. I was wearing a black silky tank top and long black dress pants. I tugged at the collar of my top, pulling it higher, hoping it wasn't too revealing.

As I stared out the window biting my lips, I thought about the whereabouts of my keys. I would swear to god that they were on the dresser near the door. I came from class and left them there.

Panicking, I got out of the bus. I almost missed my stop. I walked towards the chic restaurant, one of the hundreds that Max's family owned.

A man in a suit opened the door for me and I thanked him with a smile. I let my eyes wander around the wide hallway that lead to the main room before they made a stop once they saw the angry blue eyes of my boyfriend.

His nostrils opened slightly as he walked quickly in my direction. He huffed, his eyes checking out my chest.

Gritting his teeth, he took off his jacket, handing it to me.

"What are you doing?" I asked in a whisper.

"I don't wanna make a scene. Put this on."

"But-"

Max stared at me and that was all that was needed for me to put the jacket on and lower my gaze.

He was mad, and I would pay for it later.

My boyfriend's family was waiting for me in a round table. His parents, dressing up as if they were going to a wedding, his sister being the bride. She was wearing a tight short white dress that made her amazing body stood out even more. Her long blonde hair perfectly curled and her manicured hands tapping boringly on her phone.

"Hello, sorry I'm late." I said, trying to sound confident.

They all lifted their heads to stare at me. His mother and sister scrutinizing my outfit disapprovingly.

Well, if your son and dear brother would let me wear anything else apart from baggy clothes I would surely own a nice dress like yours and look a little more decent.

Of course, that was what I wanted to say but the words never left my mouth.

They smiled at me fakely as Max, being the gentleman that he was, pulled my chair out for me to sit down.

Max's sister and mother were insufferable but at least they made the effort of talking to me. Asking about my degree and mostly talk about my boyfriend. What he liked, what he did. What I loved about him. His father, on the other hand, did as if I was non existent. He just talked to me about our marriage plans for the future.

To be honest, I didn't really know why they were so eager that I marry their son. I thought it had to do with the fact that Max needed to be married to inherit the company. That was what his grandfather stipulated.

Perhaps, just a little part of them, actually liked me. His mother said she had never seen his son so in love with somebody. She also said I was gorgeous, and that we would have beautiful kids. She didn't want to be an old granny, so she was eager for us to give her grandchildren, what suffocated me to great levels.

His sister liked that she could have a 'little sis' that she could handle as she wanted. I admitted it, sometimes I did things just to please her.

I think his father liked the fact that I was so manageable. Quiet, no retorts. I obeyed and complied almost happily. Because let's face it, I would do nothing without Max.

I was so in love with him it scared me. It scared me to think that I was no longer an individual, but a girl who depended on her boyfriend to be someone. To be herself.

"If you just used fake lashes, your eyes would pop and you'd look amazing, trust me-"

Sandra was cut off by her brother, who squeezed my hand hard that rested on the table. "She's perfect just how she is."

I glanced at my boyfriend slightly surprised by his words and gave him a little smile. He blushed a little, trying to fight a smile on his own and averted my gaze.

God, he could be cute.

Someone cleared their throat. His father, of course. "How was the meeting with The Sanders?"

"It was okay, father."

"Just okay? You need to make a good impression, son. They could be a great deal. You need to look more serious. They need to know you're someone reliable and settle down. To be honest, with your reputation in the past I find that really difficult."

"George." Warned his wife.

"Why don't you kids get engaged? That would surely make a great step for the company."

"Father, I already talked to you about it. We're young. Riley's still studying, we want to be more time together."

"Come on, you've been together for how long? Two, three years? I think that's enough time to know if you want to marry someone. Besides, it's not like Riley's studies are going to be an important matter in the future. You'll maintain the both of you with your salary, Riley can stop-"

"With all due respect, sir. I'm not going to stop my studies-"

"Are those earrings real diamonds?" Asked Sandra loud enough to cut me off.

"Y-Yes, Max got them for me for our anniversary."

"You're so cute, Max." Smiled his sister pinching his cheek.

And that was the end of my speech.

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We arrived really late at the apartment, the dinner taking more time than expected seeing that George and Max had things to discuss.

"Those are my keys." I signaled when I saw him opening the door.

"Does it matter?" He asked tiredly.

"But you said you didn't take them."

He ignored me and got into the apartment without glancing back.

"Max, you made me arrive late, I was-"

He growled and hit the surface of the bedroom door with his palm. I stared at him surprised, my heart beating fast. "You're seriously giving me a headache, Riley. I'm going to have a shower."

I went slowly to our bedroom, taking off my clothes tiredly, placing his jacket neatly in his closet. I seriously bought this top just for nothing. I couldn't show it tonight.

I took off my earrings carefully, putting them in their jewelry box. I brushed my hair, taking my time, enjoying the sensation of the hairbrush's teeth scratching my scalp.

I opened the bathroom door to brush my teeth. Not making any sound so I wouldn't bother Max. I knew how much he enjoyed his time in the shower.

"Why don't you join me?" I heard him behind the curtain.

"I had my shower just before I got out, I'm really tired, I just wanna sleep." I said after I washed my mouth.

As I went to the bedroom again, I unhooked my bra and let it fall to the floor. I stretched my back lifting my arms and almost jump in fright when I felt two strong arms wrapping around my waist.

Max buried his face on my neck, glueing his front to my back. He was wet and very much naked, positioning his bulge between my butt cheeks. "I just want a little fun time with my girlfriend, is that too much to ask?"

"Max," I laughed raising my hand to his hair as he drove his lips up my ear, tickling me a little. "I said I was tired, I'm not in the mood."

Gripping my waist hard, he turned me around abruptly, pushing me down to lie on the bed.

I yelped and hugged his back so he lowered himself with me. I tried to laugh and push him off of me so he would stop, but he didn't. His hands were all over my body, his erection brushing against the length of my underwear.

His fingers came to my chest, one of his palms could barely cup my full left breast as his other hand came to pinch my nipple, making me moan in response.

"See? You like that, you can't lie to me." His pinch became tighter and I moaned in pain, taking his hand with both of mine.

"You're hurting me-"

He shut me up with a passionate kiss on my lips. His mouth hungrily devouring mine. One of his hands came down to pull down my panties, his other still massaging my breast with force.

"I love your tits, have I ever told you?"

"Many times, Max." I chuckled tiredly. "Can we seriously stop? I don't-"

"Baby, go down on me." He pleaded with a raspy voice as his fingers circled around my clit.

I was breathless, my body slowly responding to his actions. "I-"

"Come on." He suddenly stopped and crawled up on the bed, his cock close to my face now, his knees on both side of my head.

He grabbed the back of my neck and lifted my head up, approaching my face to it. I knew better than to fight with him, so I complied opening my mouth, so we could both have a good time.

I was wrong.

He thrusted his hips back and forth, so that his tip was touching the back of my throat. He went on like that until tears fell down my cheeks and the urge to vomit was even bigger than the urge to cry. I tried to push him by the hips when I felt like suffocating but he was stronger than me.

Max growled and lowered himself again, releasing my mouth of his torture. He kissed me fiercely once again, our tongues fighting for dominance. No need to say, I was too tired to fight. Without warning, he plunged into me, a loud moan escaping my mouth.

I wasn't even prepared. I didn't even think I was lubricated enough. He didn't seem to care, just wanted to release. He shoved himself inside me hard and fast, his hips crashing my inner thighs surely giving me bruises.

"Please, Max. Be gentle, you're hurting me."

"But you like it rough, Riley. I know you do. I can hear you. This is way more pleasant." He added.

I tried and make the effort to like it, biting my lips hard and closing my eyes. I didn't even recognized the sounds that came out of my mouth.

His thrusts became even more frantic, if that was possible. I almost smiled relieved, knowing that his end was close.

"Say my name, baby."

"Max." I moaned.

"Louder."

"Max!"

He trembled with a growl, crushing his body on top of mine. The most humiliating thing was that I had one of the best orgasms in my life. I had enjoyed it, and my body couldn't hide it.

I felt his hot release inside me, making me panic for a moment.

We didn't use a condom.

He was about to fall asleep on top of me, his dick still inside me when I tapped his back gently.

"Max." I shook him lightly as I whispered. "We didn't use protection."

"Just take the pill." He muttered rolling on the bed to lie down beside me.

I covered myself with the sheets, feeling cold all of a sudden. "Yeah, I'll just do that."

Max wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to him as I buried my head in the crook of his neck.

"You hurt me, Max. I don't like when you hurt me." I said wiping a few tears off my cheeks.

He opened his eyes and stared at me. Sighing, he gave little kisses all over my face. "I'm sorry, baby. I just want you so bad I can barely restrain myself." He ended with a tender kiss on my mouth, making me smile a little. "I love you so much, you know that, right?"

"Yeah."

"I just want the best for you. You're my little princess." He smiled. "And this is my little butt." He said squeezing my butt cheeks in the process.

I threw my head back and laughed. "You're so silly."

"But you love me, don't you?"

"I do."

Max lowered his face to talk against my lips, his blue piercing eyes locked on mine. "Say you're mine."

"I'm yours." I whispered.

"That's my girl." He brushed his lips against mine and turned around again, his back towards me.

Sighing, I turned on my side too, facing the wall.

I'm his.

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