it's been a week since I escaped, it's been great. I barely think of anything and all I did was hangout with damon.

he somehow managed to bring the sides I thought died of me, he made me laugh and smile happily which are things I thought I'd have to fake for the rest of my life.

I did have a few breakdowns but he was always there for me and actually made me realize how strong I am.

I called ivan, trisha and kiara and cried because of how overwhelmed I was.

the plan is going good and today is the day I will finally get to break carlos, today is mine and damon's engagement.

just a party with about 10 people to get carlos, I did add something to the plan that damon and domenico don't about but that's okay.

damon and I talked about this and just like always he reassured me and made me feel better about everything.

we both know this isn't a real engagement, but damon was worried about how it'd affect me mentally.

it honestly doesn't because 1- it's a part of the revenge, 2- it's with him and I know he would never hurt me or even think of forcing anything on me.

I also removed the tattoo..it was a really big step for me, it made me feel better, I felt like I was a brand when it was there.

I am more than nervous because we will be at the little venue in an hour, I already have my hair and make up done and I am wearing the gown.

it's a beautiful dark shade of blue and puffy.

(I couldn't find what I wanted but this is close enough)

"you read-" damon asked getting in since the door was open pulling me out of my trance but stopped mid sentence.

I looked up to see him wearing a navy blue suit with his hair styled in a nice way. his amber eyes are shining and I feel like I just want to look at them.

we're both staring at each other without saying a word, that came to an end when he cleared his throat and said "you look beautiful...".

my lips involuntarily switched into a smile and I said "thank you, I like the suit on you.", he chuckled and said "you're making want to wear it forever.".

I walked to him and said "if my opinion matters that much then you should go for the dinosaur costume.".

he held his hand out for me and said " I will definitely wear it the moment we get back.". I put my hand on his and said "let's go.".

he smiled and said "after you M'lady", I poked his arm and said "don't copy chatnoir.".

he chuckled and said "I am not, unlike him I would know you anywhere. a mask won't stop me from recognizing you.".

I smiled and said "that's sweet-", "ouwwww look at you two, you look like you were born to be with each other." dimitri, his younger brother said.

at first it was weird knowing that he had a brother but soon we all hang out and he's really nice. he reminds me of ivan a lot.

"stop!" damon said sternly making the smug smirk on dimitri's face disappear. he always gets nervous when dimitri cracks a joke like that because he thinks it might make me uncomfortable.

"it's okay, he was just joking." I said to let him know that I am fine, he let out a sigh and said "I don't want you to feel uncomfortable.".

I smiled and said "it's fine, really.". he nodded then we started walking again, this time with dimitri.

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we arrived at the venue and just like any other time I am nervous as hell except that it's mixed with excitement, the plan can be easily ruined but if it all goes okay I will get what I want.

I added something as I said earlier and I am nervous on whether it's as good as I think it is or not.

the first part of the plan is he comes here, domenico announced the engagement and said that me and damon want it to be private so only close friends and family members will be there.

since he announced it to the public it means that we are fine with carlos knowing except the location. that's what he thinks.

to let him know, domenico sent a private invitation to rose who saw me and would definitely tell carlos.

it wouldn't be suspicious since domenico tried to contact her once in a while and make sure she's okay. and even if it is, carlos is too caught up in his obsession and would let his anger over his lame excuse of a brain.

rose got the invitation this morning so all we have to do now is wait for him to barge.

all the 10 people here are trained people with bulletproof vests, I have a gun attached to my thigh and damon has 2 on him.

we won't take him down, it would be just me, they're here for protection.

damon's hand on mine pulled me out of my trance and I looked at him to see a worried look on his face.

"you don't have to do it if you're not ready." he said worriedly, I shook my head and said "I am fine don't worry.".

we walked in through the door meeting up with silver decorations, white roses everywhere with a few crystal blue ones.

my eyes took the perfectness of everything, I really like the venue.

"I wanted to have it miraculous, shriek, or dinosaur themed but my father said to make it believable and 'mature'." damon said with a huff.

I chuckled and he said "I am sure that's what you would do in your engagement party right? we always talked about it.".

I smiled at that because the last time we talk about it was when we were dating, I am surprised he remembers but then again he's damon...

we sat on a table and I said "yes, this is nice too.", he smirked and said "try to think of it as chat blanc themed. you know the white and blue roses, the silver everywhere.".

"I love it even more!" I said a little too excited, he chuckled then put on a serious expression then said "I know this fake but I want you to keep the ring afterwards" as he pulled a black box out of his pocket.

he opened it and my eyes watered immediately, it's adrian's ring instead of chatnoir's . he flipped it and there... A+D is craved into the silver metal.

I looked at him trying not to cry and said "thank you!" before leaning in for a hug, he wrapped his arms around me and said " I was afraid it's too much on you." after letting out a sigh.

we pulled away and I said "nothing is too much on me when I am around you...thank you for everything, for tonight, for this, for being here for me.".

he shook his head and said "d-" but yelling outside interrupted him, my heart fell to my feet even tho I knew he was coming.

damon squeezed my hand and said "are you okay? we can leave now if you are not ready.", I shook my head and took a deep breath.

I stood up and that exact moment carlos barged in looking...terrible. his eyes are red and his facial hair is overgrown.

he's wearing a white dress shirt along with a black dress pants, the first 3 buttons of the shirt are undone and his hair is messy.

he locked eyes with me and yelled "YOU CAN'T BE WITH HIM! YOU'RE MINE!" before taking out a gun and aiming it at damon.

I knew this was bound to happen and damon is wearing a bulletproof vest but I can't find in me not to worry.

2 guards held him and quickly took away the gun while he yelled and threatened to kill them.

this is it...this is time.

damon gave me one last reassuring squeeze to which I took a deep breath, "TAKE YOUR HAND OFF HER!" carlos yelled looking more psychotic than ever.

I walked towards him my heart beating louder with each step till I was 3 away, he's glaring at me but I am keeping my neutral expression on.

I reached the gun on my thigh and aimed it at his arm then said "you know, when I got away from you I kept thinking of ways to break you like you tried with me, to make you suffer like I did. I thought of breaking the arm you used to slap me and keep me in place with."

as I looked at his left arm and pulled the trigger earning a groan of pain from him as blood oozed down his arm.

I aimed the gun at his right and said "do the same to the arm you used to hold the belt and whip me till I bled because my blood turned you on." then pulled the trigger earning another groan from him and a threat.

"you will regret what you did and what you're doing amber!"

I chuckled and aimed the gun at his right feet then said "chop off the leg you used to kick me while I was pregnant." then pulled the trigger earning nothing but a groan.

I aimed the gun at his left leg and said "and do the same to the leg you used to step on my stomach." and again pulled the trigger making him close his eyes shut.

I aimed the gun at his dick and said "and get rid of what you used against me" then pulled the trigger finally earning a scream from him.

I let out a sigh then said "but physical pain is nothing like what you made me go through, I thought about a lot of ways too make you suffer but I know a psycho like you will never truly feel how I felt. but I spoke to domenico and he said something that made me realize what will make you suffer. your obsession makes you think you love me and the only way you will suffer is if I die."

then aimed the gun just bellow my chest, he shot his eyes open panic clear on his face then damon said "what? am no!" and got closer but I stopped him by "don't move damon I will pull the trigger as soon as you do.".

I looked at carlos and said "that time when I tried to kill myself, I did because I wanted to be free and you weren't watching. but now...I am doing because it is what will break you and you will watch.".

he groaned in pain as he struggled against the guards and said "amber no!", I chuckled dryly and said "look how tables have turned, now let me remind you...did you stop when I said no? you didn't!".

"I am sorry, amber please..put the gun down." he pleaded between groans.

"damon don't move" I said after seeing him take a step, I turned my gaze to carlos and said " I wanted you on your knees begging for mercy but this is much better...I will die knowing you will have me dying craved in your head.".

he slowly got on his knees groaning in the process and said "amber please, put the gun down...I beg you".

I closed my eyes and pulled the trigger feeling the warm liquid stain the gown and carlos screaming.

she fucking did it! she pulled the trigger!

I tried to get out of the cunts' grip to just hold her but the pain on my cock, arms and legs is too much.

a tear fell down my cheek at the sight of her blooded body on the floor, the asshole damon quickly kneeled down and held her body in his arms.

rage filled me at that, not only because he is touching what's mine but because he is the reason she did this!

she would've never done it if she stayed with me, we would've been married by now if she stayed.

"DON'T FUCKING TOUCH HER!" I yelled wanting nothing but to kill him and feel his blood on my hands.

he looked at me with angry eyes and hissed "dont.fucking.speak! you don't get to tell me not to touch her when you caused this!".

I was about to tell him that he caused this when a bullet went through my abdomen making my vision blur immediately.

emptiness surrounded me and I went unconscious.

*thud* once I heard that I opened my eyes and smiled at damon who has a smug smirk on his face.

he held out his hand and I took it to stand up. this was our plan, to make him think I died and keep it that way till damon decides to kill him.

I added the shooting his groin part without telling anyone but overall I am satisfied. not enough tho, I want to see the look on marco's face when he knows his son died.

that's for domenico to show us.

"you need an oscar." damon said pointing at my face, I laughed and continued "I would've thought you actually did it if I didn't know.".

I shrugged my shoulders and said "that's the point.", he wrapped his arms around me and said "I promise to show him hell and make him suffer, I promise.". which made me look at carlos' blooded body on the floor unconscious.

this is just the beginning for him, damon will finish the rest

I am finally free of the devil's unwanted claim.