Vox angrily tapped his foot, looking down at his phone, checking the time.
"Leave it to Val to be late," he huffed, "He's been so distant today, what the hell is he planning?"
Velvet finally looked up from the snack table, picking up a cookie, "Oh hush up Voxy, it's probably somethin' dumb like a new coat or he hired another cam girl."
Vox let out a 'tsk' sound, "Please, no matter how shallow Val is, I doubt he would spend the entire day working on something like a coat or another whore."
Velvet shrugged, taking a bite of her cookie, "Well I doubt it's anything too big, he would hav' already told us!" She said before grabbing a cupcake then shoving it into her mouth.
Vox rolled his eyes, "You are such a messy child,"
Velvet giggled and speaking with a mouth full of said cupcake, "Then that makes you and Val pedophiles!"
Before Vox could have responded, he heard an all too familiar voice, "Everyone! Come and meet my fiancee! Vaggie!"
Both Vox and Velvet froze, looked at eachother seeming to be making sure that they heard that right.
That deep italian voice definitely belonged to Valentino and the words "my fiancee" definitely left it,
Already there was an impossible concept, Valentino though he had a few serious relationships, never seemed able to commit to anything as serious a marriage.
The idea was almost laughable.
Quickly the two turned to see where Valentino had entered, indeed there had been a familar moth girl holding onto one of his lower arms,
It awhile for Vox to fully realize who she was.
Wasn't that Chariles girlfriend?
The situation got even more confusing.
He didn't really know the girl, infact he only saw her briefly and they never exchanged any words. But, Vaggie and Charlie always seemed happy together, the idea of Vaggie running off with Val didn't add up.
Besides from what he heard wasn't she a lesbian? What the fuck was going on here?
Everyone seemed to be having the same reaction,
Everyone in the room seemed almost frozen, as if waiting for him to say "sike" and they could all start laughing.
But he didn't.
Val was dead serious and judging by the smaller moths expression, so was she.
After everyone seemed to process this information, they snapped out of their shock and all rushed toward the couple especially the press, eager to write on this new story.
Vox and Velvet looked to eachother, still confused, shocked and honestly both a bit concerned.
"It's nothing too big huh?" Vox asked in a snarky tone but both dismissed the words and went over to talk to Valentino and get what was really going on.
Meanwhile Vaggie never hated herself more than she did right now, Valentinos gave her a stern warning in the limo on the way here to play the part and she hated the fact that she was playing the part so well.
Each question that came, Vaggie knew exactly how to answer,
"How long have you two been together?"
"Not that long, but it feels like an eternity"
"What about Charlie?"
"We're still friends, we had a completely mutual breakup. I've moved on as you can see."
"Why Valentino?"
"Oh there's so much to say but he's charming, treats me right and is quite handsome if I do say so myself."
"Will you two have children?"
"Oh you know how unlikely that is with us sinners, unless Lucifer gives us a break we'll simply be on our own."
Each lie, half truth, exaggeration and sweet vague word came out of her mouth easily. Everything she said mixing perfectly with any questions Valentino answered, both of them perfectly stringing up this web of lies together and in harmony.
Vaggie didn't like it one bit.
But the press seemed to be buying it, though there was probably a few skeptics, there was no plot holes in their story and both of them played the role of a happy couple well.
Too well for Vaggies taste.
Still, she continued with the fake compliments, forced lovestruck gazes and endured all of Valentinos unwanted touches, hell having to bite her tongue in order to not punch him when he grabbed her ass.
This party might be her only way out, once the press got all the information and everyone else got over the hype around this "marriage" she could find Charlie, Lucifer or even Alastor to hopefully get her out of this situation.
After nearly two hours of photos being taken and questions being asked the press began to disband and walk away, about to post all about this story tomorrow.
That story would be posted along with her losing any dignity she had, but even then it would be a thousand times worse if Charlie found out by some stupid news article.
Before she could even begin to look, two people approached them. One was a weird tv fucker and another was some clown girl.
Vaggie knew one, though not by name. The tv demon, ran the tv industry and was the main supplier of modern technology to hell. She never bothered to really keep up with him like Alastor, Valentino or even Rosie, because while all those three seemed to make an imagine being sadist and actively harmed others for no reason, Vox wasn't that.
Yes his image was prominent enough to the point people knew his title but he was never as openly threatening as any of the other overlords.
Like, yes, obviously he could seriously mess you up but unlike Alastor that'll do it for his own enjoyment, Vox would only do so if you gave him a good enough reason.
He was more so a very successful and rich businessman rather that occasionally took things too far rather than a blood thirsty tarant.
The clown girl was someone Vaggie saw around, often standing by other overlords but never learned who she was exactly or what she did. She didn't seem to randomly murdered half of hell for the funsies or did anything absolutely terrible yet, so she has yet to get on Vaggies radar.
"The fuck is going on Val?" Vox asked, Vaggie being caught off guard by the robotic filter on his voice, it gave him a bit of a natural monotone sound but even with that, it was obvious he was annoyed.
Valentino decided to completely ignore the question, "Voxy, Velvet, have you met my fiance Vaggie? She's quite a delight."
Vaggie didn't get a chance to give any response before Vox spoke again,
"Cut the crap, you wouldn't settle down even if the world depended on it. And why the hell are you engaged to Chariles girlfriend of all people? You really wanna piss off a member of the Magne family?" He huffed out.
"Yeah," Velvet spoke up, "You're planning someone Val, even I can see it, and even I can see it doesn't look like it'll end well."
Valentino took a deep breath, "Lets discuss this in private, I'll be back little butterfly." He said giving her a rub on her shoulder before dragging Vox and Velvet off somewhere.
Vaggie took a visible sigh of relief before beginning to wander around, she needed to find someone and find someone fast.
This might be her only chance and she needed to see if there was someway to get out of this mess.
As she looked around she couldn't find Charlie, worry built up in her. Was she still at the hotel? That made sense but it also meant that if she wasn't here then Alastor was also less likely to be here.
Which meant Lucifer might be her only chance but he was the one she was the most unfamiliar with and she got more and more anxious about it.
Before she could begin to look for the red deer, a familiar goofy voice called out to her,
"Vagatha?"
She turned around and, in the most literal sense, speak of the devil.
"Lucifer?" She said softly, unsure whether to be relieved or frightened. Even if he was a last result, Vaggie did find him a little unnerving, he was Lucifer after all.
"Nice to see you again dear, though I must say never thought it be under these circumstances," he laughed.
"Guess you heard the big announcement huh?" Vaggie asked, chuckling nervously a bit.
"Oh everyone has," Lucifer laughed, "I'm surprised. I heard you and Charlotte broke up but figured you two would make up soon, but seems like Valentino swoop you up."
"Uh...yeah." Vaggie chuckled, "What can I say? He caught my heart."
Vaggie wanted to vomit.
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on! Tell him what's really going on!
"Hey Luc-"
"Have to say this is for the best though," Lucifer hummed.
Vaggie tilted her head, "What do you mean?"
"Oh don't get me wrong you are a sweet girl but two girls can't carry on the family bloodline now, can they?" He chuckled, "I wasn't going to say anything at my wifes insistence, but now I won't ever have to. Tell me, do you and Valentino plan on having kids soon? I could easily make you fertile again,"
Vaggie again felt the urge to vomit, she didn't think she would even get use to the implication that she'll sleep with Valentino.
Still, her heart also sank at Lucifers words.
He was happy about the marriage and probably wouldn't help her if she told him the truth about what was going on.
Well, maybe she could still have this work in in her favor.
"Oh, I'll have to ask Valentino about it, we've considered kids but it'll have to be after we're married." She said chuckling a bit, "Though about Charlie, can I ask a favor?"
"Hm?" Lucifer tilted his head.
"Could you tell her about the engagement? Yes we broke up on mutal terms but I have yet to tell about me and Valentino. I figured if the roles were reversed I'd like to be told personally rather than by some news headline." She said trying her best to give a convincing smile.
"Oh. I can do that easily. I planned on stopping by the hotel tonight," he said before leaning closer, "But pray tell, why can't you tell her yourself?"
Vaggie was quick to spit out an excuse, "Valentino has planned some things out for us later this evening so I won't have time."
"Ah," Lucifer said buying it, "I see, well I'll make sure she gets the message."
"Thank you." Vaggie said with a sigh of relief, some noble then pulled Lucifer aside, leaving Vaggie alone again.
She went back to look around, okay so, Charlie wasn't here and Lucifer wouldn't help, maybe she could ask Lilith but after Lucifers reaction it probably wasn't the best.
Guess that meant she only had one other person left, Alastor.
God she hated the guy, but she hated Valentino a lot more.
Though she knew her time was growing short, that clown and tv could only keep Valentino occupied for so long.
"Val, no offense, but I feel like you shouldn't try to piss off the literal princess of hell," Vox said to the much taller demon,
Valentino scoffed, he reluctantly told the two about his plans, including the kidnapping part. He knew they wouldn't leak any of this to the public, especially if they didn't want any of the dirt he had on them being spilled. "Trust me, little miss Charlie won't be a problem."
Velvet tilted her head, "Look, I'm all up for starting drama and this does make for some juicy ass gossip, but big news dies down eventually, what ya gonna do when people get use to the fact you're married to the moth girl? Hm?"
"Don't worry I got plenty of schemes brewing." Valentino chuckled
"Do you?" Vox asked skeptically, "Because it feels like you're making this shit up at the top of your head."
"I think you underestimate me," Valentino said his smirk getting even smuger, "I have everything under control."
Velvet noticed something in the background and she leaned to the side to see Valentinos bride to be, being dragged off by the radio demon.
"Everything?" Velvet asked raising an eyebrow looking back at Valentino.
"Yes," Valentino stated, "Everything."
"Okay, so, where's your wife?" Velvet asked.
Valentino frowned and turned around, clearly seeing that Vaggie was no where in sight.
Vox chuckled, "Talk about a run away bride," he laughed some more, "I thought you get cold feet on the day of the wedding, not a month before!"
Valentino had to stop himself from breaking Voxs screen, and walked off, quickly starting to look for his bride.
When Vaggie started looking for Alastor, she had suddenly gotten grabbed and pulled away.
Vaggie would have knocked the fucker out cold, if it hadn't been the fucker she was looking for.
"Al?" She asked, sounding more frantic than she would have liked.
"Quickly. Before he notices anything." He said before leading her through the buildings many hallways, into a very isolated part of the place and into an empty dark vacant room.
"Where are we?" Vaggie asked, attempting to move but found she couldn't do so without hitting the wall or Alastor.
Either the room was very small or Alastor was cornering her.
"Supply closet," Alastor answered, turning on a a light.
Well turns out Vaggies former theory had been correct. It was a very small, cramped, closet that had some cleaning supplies scattered around.
"Why do we need to talk in a supply closet of all places?" Vaggie asked, she was aware that they would need to go somewhere private, especially if she was going to tell him about what Valentino did but,
A supply closet?
He could have at least chosen a location where they weren't nearly pressed together, she already had one overlord with no concept of personal space she didn't need another one.
"Best place without any onlookers." Alastor said simply, "Now YOU answer my question," he stated grabbing her shoulder bringing her even closer, "Why the living fUck are you with that eyesore of a dirtbag!?"
Vaggie immediately pushed him back, "Personal space asshole," she spat out, backing up as much as she could, "And why do you even care? Thought you hated my guts with the way you treat me at the hotel."
"Well never hated you, you just made it so entertaining to upset you," Alastor chuckled, "Besides, I personally refuse to believe any one would willingly be engaged to that sleezball."
Vaggie sighed, "Well you're right."
Alastor tilted his head.
"It wasn't willing.." She began, "He kidnapped me and threatened to leak some photos of me to Charlie," well he referred to the general public but Charlie was a part of it, "Don't ask what their about, but Charlie cannot see them! So how I have to be married to him by next month and obey his stupid rules or else."
"I see..." Alastor hummed, "Well certainly confirms my suspicions."
Vaggie rolled her eyes, "Look, Al, I need your help."
"You're turning for me to help?" Alastor asked almost sounding amused by it.
"Charlie isn't here and Lucifer won't help me out no matter what I say," she explained quickly, "Look, I don't like you but you are better than Valentino, I'm willing to do anything to get out of this marriage."
Alastors grin widened, "And if I do help you, what do I get in return?"
"Well, I know how much you like making deals.." Vaggie said slowly.
She could see Alastors eyes lit up, "Go on..."
She got him.
Now let's hope she can just play her cards right from here on.
"If you get rid of any blackmail Valentino has of me and get me out of his deal unharmed before the wedding I'll be indebted into you until you feel like. I've properly returned the favor." Vaggie explained,
Alastor hummed, "Surely this would take years to repay, you are aware of this yes?"
Vaggie nodded, "I am.." she held out her hand, "So it's a deal?"
Alastors grin almost got impossibly wide, "Deal."
He grabbed her hand, green magic lightening up the room.
Alastor didn't let out of her hand and pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her chuckling.
"Oh I knew I liked you for a reason, and you've become very entertaining indeed~" He chuckled, his face way too close to hers.
Vaggie would have punched him or at least push him away but before she could the closet door shot open and she was grabbed.
"What in the devils name do you think you're doing!?" Valentino almost yelled, pulling Vaggie away from the radio demons embrace and placing her behind him before roughly grabbing Alastors shirt and throwing him up against the wall.
"I don't know who you think you are, but if you ever touch my girl like that again you won't have hands to touch anyone with!" He growled, "You understand that?"
Alastor looked more amused than intimated though Alastor was always hard to read, "I understand." He said simply easily getting out of his grip, "Though I have to say, I finally see what enchanted you about her, though if she hadn't put up a fight I would actually gotten to the good stuff~" he winked at Vaggie before he left.
Only then did she realize what he was doing.
Trying to make her look good for Val, like she has stayed loyal and Alastor forcefully attempted to have his way with her in the closet.
Before she could say anything to Valentino, he easily picked Vaggie up and started walking off, holding her close and tight almost making her unable to move.
"Hey! Put me down! Maldito culo alto, polilla de mierda!-" She yelled out attempting to escape his grasp to no avail.
"Damn radio demon, think he can take what's mine," he mumbled to him before soaking something in Italian that Vaggie didn't understand. "We're leaving before anyone else gets any ideas."
He said simply before following up on his promise, leaving the building and at this point Vaggie stopped struggling though still not liking being carried by Val.
Especially since he kept touching her ass.
But she finally found a possibility of getting out of this marriage.
And that was enough for now.