Chapter Nine - The devil shows up

Regina "Tomorrow?" I shriek in shock. Enzo keeps his calm demeanor, showing no emotions as usual. "I need more time" I plead. "You've had enough time. Be there tomorrow and be presentable" he orders. "Enzo" I try to reach for him but I stop myself. "Please speak to him. We can move it forward I...." "What is the point of changing the date? It'll happen either way. The sooner the better before you begin to get ideas. Tomorrow by 10. Not a second later" Enzo is out the door before I fully process his words. I slump into my chair and bury my face in my hands. What do I do? I grab my phone and dial Dante's number. It goes straight to voicemail and my panic doubles. How could he do this to me? I toss my phone carelessly and curl up on the couch. Different ideas formed in my head. I could run away but I wouldn't get far. And the consequences...I shook my head. It wouldn't work. There has to be something I can do to avoid this marriage. I don't know how I manage to fall asleep. When I wake up