One Night To Forever

By ZenithraBlack

What happens when you go to Vegas and turn up more than usual?
Turning 23, all Jamina wanted to do was have fun for her birthday with her best friend, Laila, without her boyfriend, Daniel Bianchi breathing down her neck. However, her path changes when she meets Vincent Esposito, a demon mafia leader, during her birthday weekend.

Things take a drastic turn when Jamina wakes up, not only with a massive hangover, but a wedding band on her left ring finger. So, it seems that's what happens when you do most unexpected things ever, not thinking there will be hell to pay.

• Language: English
• Publisher: After Hours Publications
• Release date: May 22, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224115259

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ONE NIGHT TO FOREVER

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A Novel By,

ZENITHRA BLACK

Table of Contents

Title Page

One Night To Forever

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Eighteen

Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Twenty

Chapter Twenty-One

Epilogue

SYNOPSIS

What happens when you go to Vegas and turn up more than usual?

Turning 23, all Jamina wanted to do was have fun for her birthday with her best friend, Laila, without her boyfriend, Daniel Bianchi breathing down her neck. However, her path changes when she meets Vincent Esposito, a demon mafia leader, during her birthday weekend.

Things take a drastic turn when Jamina wakes up, not only with a massive hangover, but a wedding band on her left ring finger. So, it seems that's what happens when you do most unexpected things ever, not thinking there will be hell to pay.

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Contains explicit language & adult themes suitable for ages 17+

Chapter One

Jamina

B itch, we are in Sin -fucking-City! My friend, Laila, exclaimed. And you’re turning 23 at midnight?! Oh bitch, we are turning the fuck up!

I chuckled as we walked into The Stratosphere hotel. The casino was right there as soon as we walked in. Lit up machines all over the first floor. Good thing Laila and I weren’t into the gambling thing. We were just there to have fun. And get drunk for my birthday weekend.

This place is huge, I stated.

Hell yeah, girl. I can’t wait to take you out to The Strip. You’ll enjoy it.

I smiled as we made our way to the receptionist. The receptionist glanced at me with a huge smile on her face, revealing those bright veneers that she was wearing. Hm. She was cute with them, though.

Welcome to The Stratosphere. She greeted us. Do you have a reservation?

Um, yes. I nodded. My name’s Jamina Bryson, and my boyfriend was the one who made the reservation. His name is Daniel Bianchi.

The woman nodded her head as she typed everything in. She paused for a second, then smiled again.

The Stratosphere Deluxe, right?

I guess.

Okay, I need to see your IDs.

Laila and I pulled out our IDs and showed the woman. She nodded, then she took out two keycards.

Your room is 12-021. Enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

Laila and I clutched our bags, then headed over to the elevators to get to our room.

NOT THAT FANCY, BUT it looks very clean. Laila reviewed the room as soon as we walked in.

Well, I like it.

We dropped our bags and headed to our beds. The flat screen in front of us was already on, waiting for us to watch it.

Okay, so first, you need to call your boyfriend to let him know we made it. I don’t need him coming after me for babysitting your ass.

I’m a grown woman, Lay. I can watch myself since you have a problem with it.

I know you can.

Laila patted me on the shoulder before she got up and headed to the bathrooms. I grabbed my phone from my pocket and dialed my boyfriend’s number. He answered it after the second ring.

You made it?

Yes, baby, we did.

Good. How do you like it?

I love it. Thank you so much for letting me go to Vegas.

I hate the place you chose, but anything for my baby.

I smiled and glanced over at the bathroom.

So, what do you guys plan on doing?

Um, I don’t know. I think we’re goi-

LAILA RUSHED OUT OF the room and grabbed the phone from my hand. She placed the phone on speaker, then held it to her lips.

No, you don’t, Laila told him.

What?

Don’t ask that. She doesn’t know a thing, and I’m happy I didn’t tell her either.

Look, I just want to know where you are taking my girlfriend?

Why does it matter?

Because I care about her, and I want her returned to me without missing an arm or a leg from your stupidity.

I’m sorry, but who is in charge of her now?

Just bring my girl back to me, unharmed and -.

Unfucked by another? Damn Danny, you are losing your touch.

I took the phone from Laila and took it off speaker.

Danny, you there?

...Yeah.

Baby, don’t worry. I’m yours forever, okay?

Enjoy your birthday weekend, okay?

Yes, baby.

Danny hung up the phone, and I sighed, throwing it on the pillow.

Do you have to be rude?

I mean, he started it.

Yeah, but he just cares about me.

Laila smiled at me, then a sigh escaped her lips.

Fine, I will be nice to him.

Thank you.

Laila clapped her hands as she looked around.

Now, let’s go get something to eat. She suggested.

I was in the mood for some food, too.

Mexican food? I requested.

Sure. I could go for some carne asada tacos and a large margarita right about now.

I took my phone and began looking up local Mexican restaurants.

How about Lindo A Michoacan? It’s not far from the hotel. I say a 20-minute drive.

Okay. Let’s go eat, then we can walk around once we come back, if you want to.

Of course. I wasn’t planning on staying in the room all day.

Great.

Laila grabbed the car keys out of her pockets, and I got off the bed to follow her out of the room.

I SHOVED A TORTILLA chip covered with guacamole into my mouth. Not only were their chips and dip good, but their margaritas were also on point, especially their strawberry margarita. That was my favorite from the place.

So, tomorrow, do you want to go to Circus Circus?

Yeah, I heard they have arcade games and stuff. I’m definitely done for that.

Sitting outside on the patio was nice. I watched as many people walked by while enjoying my drink.

We can go to a club tonight? We just need to find someone who can get us on that list.

What list?

The waitress came over with our food. She sat my plate down, and I smiled at her.

Thank you so much.

The waitress put Laila’s plate down, then began to take the empty margarita glasses and empty appetizer dishes off the table.

A list of where we can go without us having to wait in line.

The waitress stopped moving and glanced at us.

Are you guys trying to get into a club tonight?

We looked up at her, and of course, we nodded.

I have a club you guys can go to. I could even put in a good word. Get your names on the VIP list if you want.

What is it? Laila questioned. I hope it’s not a hole-in-the-wall place.

Ha, no, it’s not. The club is called The Black Room. Very popular and very clean. My brother owns it. Everybody goes to it. I can get you guys in for free, but you have to promise me that you’ll show up.

Where is it?

Out here in Las Vegas.

That’s close by?

I can come and get you guys. Don’t want you ladies walking in your heels at night.

I liked the idea, but of course, Laila had her suspicions.

You’re sounding a bit sus, sis. How do I know you’re not a killer?

Ha, true, but I’m not one. I’m just a waitress telling you about my brother’s club.

Hm.

I looked away from the two before I extended my hand to the waitress.

Jamina.

Sofia Esposito. She took my hand, and we shook.

Laila. Laila sighed as she shook Sofia’s hand.

Nice to meet you, ladies. Do you guys want to go?

What do you think? Laila asked me.

I mean, it would be fun to go. I shrugged. Plus, it’ll definitely be a killer birthday.

Birthday today? Sofia questioned.

Midnight. I smiled.

Well, it’s good you guys will come. My brother is doing a free drinks night for the ladies until 3am.

Oh, we’ll definitely come.

Sofia took out her notepad and pen, then she wrote something on it. Then, she ripped the paper out and handed it to me.

Where do you guys stay? She asked.

At the Stratosphere.

Really? Okay, I’ll come to get you guys at 9pm. Meet me out front, okay?

She waved goodbye and went to work on the other tables. I turned back to Laila, who was still watching Sofia.

You there? I chuckled as I waved my hand in her face.

Y...Yeah. She told me.

I know my best friend isn’t liking the waitress that came over here. Besides, what happened with the guys?

She’s beautiful, and I can have fun. I’m not tied down to anybody, remember?

Sofia was, but that was it. She had sex appeal. I gave her that. That olive complexion and those light brown almond-shaped eyes of hers. The thing was, I didn’t like girls the way that my best friend liked them. I mean, I did check them out, but that was it. Nothing sexual came into play when I did look at them. We got to eat our food, and then we paid for our meal and left.

Let’s get back to the room and rest a minute before we get dressed, Laila said as we got into the car.

I didn’t blame her. After I ate, I was always tired after a heavy meal. So, taking a nap was the best thing at that moment. Laila started the car and pulled away from the restaurant. As she drove back to the room, I was already getting sleepy. I rested my head against the window and decided to get a head start on taking a nap. However, being in the car with Laila meant for her to have active passengers.

No, the hell you’re not! She shrieked.

I snapped my eyes open and turned to her.

What?

You’re not about to fall asleep on me. Don’t be a boring sloth on this trip, Mina.

I’m not. I’m just tired.

Hm, I hope you’re not pregnant. Then, we really can’t hang out.

I raised my eyebrow at her. She was now talking out the side of her ass on that one.

First off, I don’t want kids, I stated. I’m only 23, remember?

Okay, I was just saying. You sleeping like that makes me think we need to go to Walgreens or something.

"Walgreens isn’t the only store that carries pregnancy tests. Besides, Danny and I make sure condoms are being