The chapter sort of explains it, I felt like I should have been more descriptive this chapter and all, but do give criticism as to what I need to perfect in my writing. I am writing a book and would like to see what I need to improve.

Chapter 21: Party Animals

My eyes flashed open to the sun shining into them, I felt a welcoming warmth surrounding me and recognized that it was Vaas with his arm wrapped around my waist. He was down to his boxers, his head rested directly best mine, his breath against my ear and the necklace he gave me around his neck. I closed my eyes and smiled snuggling myself into him, causing him to groan and sit up straight, he stared around the room with cracked eyes until they had found mine and he smirked in his tired state. He laid back down and wrapped his arm around me in embrace, pulling my head to his chest, I sniffed in the scent of his skin, he must have taken a shower because he smelled so clean.
"Did you sleep well?" I then remembered Carlos and how he woke me up, chasing halfway across the compound.
"No..." I answered. "When did you get back?"
"At the perfect time, Carlos was going to rape you..." Vaas sighed. "That sick fuck." I hummed on response as though it unfazed me, causing him to laugh.
"Did you use my Razor?" He asked randomly, I chuckled into his chest, he didn't seem bothered by it at all.
"Yes. How did you notice?"
"It was misplaced."
"Really?" He grabbed my hand and caressed my fingers, we stared at my fingers as he fiddled. "I swear I put it back on the metal box."
"You did, it just wasn't there the same way I had left it."
"Oh... Didn't think you were that kind of crazy." I teased.
"I am all types of crazy baby." He kissed my forehead again, we laid there, relaxed and calm with no one to bother us. It felt like old times, but it certainly wasn't.
"I love you Vaas..." I said, he snickered.
"I like you to mi Bella." I kissed his chest, I guess like was okay, I felt his breath go ragged and with his heart started to pace quickly.
"Are you nervous?"
"No... Why would I be nervous?" He was lying, I knew it to and he wanted me to know it.
"Being this close to me."
"Nope."
"I don't make you nervous?"
"Maybe you are the one that is nervous." He rolled onto his side, I slide from his arm and he perched himself on his elbow and stared at me. I smiled up at him, he bit his bottom lip and leaned forward, kissing me intently. He pulled my body onto his and I moaned into his tongue as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He grabbed the bottom of the tank and yanked on it for me to pull it off. I shook my head against his lips and moved away, he stared at me with confusion.
"What the fuck is it?! I have been patient for you, I haven't raped you, I have been waiting for you. I want you... Now."
"I just can't right now, Vaas. There are still so many things that are stopping me and-" He sighed with annoyance.
"I have to go... Stay here." He stood up from the mattress and started to search the floor for his clothes.
"Vaas, I-"
"Hoyt is coming today Belleza. I will be back with a nice dress for you to wear." There was another silence as he picked his clothes up from the floor, putting them on, one by one with his boots. He then stopped and looked over at me as he hand had grasped the handle to the door.
"I guess I don't get a goodbye kiss." I sat silently, he snorted with irritation and left out the door mumbling something under his breath. He didn't need me that much, right? Sex shouldn't be a priority in a relationship, this was still a relationship, right?
I was still his Bella, his hermosa, his one and only, I didn't have to prove myself. I didn't want to have sex like that, he wanted sex out of lust... Not passion. I wouldn't forget him saying that other woman had better bodies than me, that hurt me that day. He hadn't had sex with anyone else since I had showed up, though, that had to mean something, right? He didn't want me just for sex, that was for sure.
I rested in the mattress for another hour or so before I heard a tapping coming up the stairs. I was expecting Vaas to come through the door, but instead it was Benny. I sat up, Benny held a plastic bag in his hand, he tossed it on the mattress beside me. I stared at the bag with confusion.
"Vaas couldn't make it, he is busy. He told me to tell you to leave the warehouse at nine, the party starts at eight."
"Party?"
"Yeah... Hoyt and some of his associates are here. They are having an auction."
"Oh... Okay." Benny then left, I stared at the plastic bag full of clothes and most likely other items to make me look presentable for the party, the dress Vaas asked me to wear... Was that in there to?

Vaas's POV

~Nine o' clock~

I sighed with annoyance, angrily grabbing Hoyt's wrist for the third time and finding that it was in fact nine and that she should have been here. I paced back and forth, Hoyt smiled with amusement at my annoyance. I had told him about this woman and so far everything seemed to be going fine, until she doesn't show up. I mean, she can't be that lazy, just walk your sweet ass out of the warehouse and come and be social, that is all I ask from the woman whose life I had saved. I glared over at Benny, she was his responsibility when I was gone, after all I blame him for allowing her to go to Camp Murder, she could be dead right now... I am thankful she isn't. Ironic really, in the beginning all I wanted to do was rape her and then kill her, now all I wanted was-
"Vaas..." Benny called hoarsely, I rubbed my temples once before looking over at him.
"What the FU-"
"Vaas?" I looked up ahead, my eyes widened and my mouth gaped open. It was her, standing in front me, in that nice bright red dress I had given Benny. It was strapless, tight around her curvy thin waist and protruding from her breasts. The neck curved over and the body was fluffy and feather like ending just above her knees, her feet barefoot. Her hair was somehow curled and tumbled over her left shoulder, a single strand of hair curled over her right eye, her lips were a bright red, and her eyelashes extended out from the mascara I provided.
"And who is this?" She held her hands at her mid drift fiddling with her thumbs, she stared down at the ground. Hoyt came up closer beside me, his hands at his hips he stared at her. I could definitely notice he wasn't the only one, almost all the other pirates that were gathered around before conversing in front of the warehouse were staring at her, there was a deep silence.
A small smile played on my lips as I looked the beautiful woman before me up and down. Hoyt bowed slightly holding his hand out for her to take, I could see the look of disgust on her face. She knew who he was, what he did, and she despised him for it, didn't I do the same thing? I killed the natives, sold them, I even call them natives as if I am not one of them. She shakily placed her hand in Hoyt's, who brought it up to his lips, she leaned back a bit.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Bella, I have heard such good things about you."
"I wish I could say the same." He snickered, not understanding the full meaning behind her reply, I moved myself to stand beside Mirabella, offering my arm to her at a loss for words, she wrapped her arms around mine.
"So I am going to assume you are playing poker with us tonight?" She looked up at me, looking for my answer for her.
"Yes, she will be with me."
"Oh... Okay then as I said it was a pleasure to meet you. Keep her away from the others they will think she is for sale." Hoyt mentioned before walking his way through the crowd of pirates. I looked back down at her, still very impressed with her appearance, she was gorgeous. She smiled up at me with innocence, I don't think I have seen her so happy since she had arrived.
"Bella... You look-" She took her free hand and placed her index finger over my lips.
"No need for words, your expression when you saw me was priceless." I nodded my head with approval, she didn't need my words, that was a first. She looked around, her smile fading, I could feel her arm tighten around mine, she was certainly nervous.
"It's okay... All eyes are on you Bella." She snorted sheepishly and stared down at the ground her cheeks turned a bright red.
"That's why I'm so afraid." I giggled grabbing her chin with my free hand and pulling her to look up at me.
"You? Afraid? I don't remember that Bella. Just stay with me and you will be fine. Come on, I will be your guide." We passed Benny who was staring at the woman dancing on the pole that was on the stage, the red couches were cluttered with drunk pirates. Suddenly, a familiar man caught my eye. I growled inwardly, I did not realize that Hoyt had invited him to the auction, De Pleur, Paul 'De Pleur' Harmon. That same American fucker who works for Pagan Min, the man who wanted to buy me as his sex toy only a year ago. That fucker wore a green vest, underneath a white t-shirt, with blue jeans, and cowboy boots. He annoyed the shit out of me, just a pure example of a man who shouldn't be trusted as we passed I tightened my grip on Bella's arm, she winced.
"Vaas-"
"Stay away from that man." I gestured to Paul, who nodded at me, while eyeing mi hermosa, my teeth barred and I growled.
"What's his name?"
"You don't need to know it." I wanted not to believe what was to come, but it was already done. Pagan Min was here, the same man that told Hoyt he buy me, Hoyt declined being the nice man he was. If Paul was here, he was sure to follow, I wasn't one for the place called Kyrat. I had been their for business with Hoyt, but I hated the place. It could never compare to the beauty of my island.
I guided Bella further through the crowd, she made sure to be careful her feet wouldn't be stepped on. We stopped beside the wooden table beside the burnt down building, where a various assortment of drinks and appetizers sat. Hoyt's mercenaries stood out amongst the red shirts my men wore.
"Chose something Bella." I gestured to the alcohol, she gulped, her nails grazing my skin, she pulled her arm from mine.
"L-Like w-what?" I stared at her with amusement on my expression, she had never had alcohol before, had she, in this case I will have to give her something strong, just enough to make her drunk.
"Anything... I mean, I would go for the Vodka."
"Vodka?"
"Yep!" I picked up the square glass bottle, the orange like liquid sloshing from side to side I grabbed a glass full of ice cubes and filled it to the brim. I then handed it to her, placing the bottle down, I observed as she stared at with uncertain eyes. "Come on Bella, it isn't that bad."
"Does it burn your throat?"
"Maybe, just go for it." She took a deep breath, putting the glass up to her lips she tilted her head back, the alcohol sliding into her lips, she downed the whole thing in one gulp. Coughing when she finished, placing the glass down, she winced, holding her throat with a free hand.
"You okay?" I chuckled, she nodded her head.
"It's a bit to strong for me Vaas."
"Hmm... I see, why don't we just start with beer then?"
"Gentlemen! Calm down! Everyone!" Our attention turned to Hoyt on the stage, the woman dancing before being escorted off harshly, all attention was brought to Hoyt as others from around the world, plus my men, and Mercs gathered to listen to Hoyt's speech. "Business men, clients, fellow tyrants, I would like to thank you all for coming to my island. Vaas has been kind enough to allow us to use his compound for this auction and I would like to thank all of you for being so patient."
"Why Hello Vaas?" A whisper came from beside me, my eyes widened at the sound of that horrid voice, Bella and I, both found ourselves staring at Pagan Min, he wore a bright pink leather tuxedo, that made me want to hurl. Pagan looked over at Mirabella and nodded his head holding his hand out for her to take. "I am Pagan Min, overall ruler and representer of Kyrat." His British accent caused Mirabella to snort slightly, she hesitantly held her hand out for him to shake.
"I am Mirabella."
"Mirabella, ah." He nodded his head. "It is so nice to see a woman of class around here. I swear the only woman I see on this island are dressed like whores and have no manners." Mi Bella frowned as those words hit her eardrums, I groaned in annoyance and got in between them.
"What do you want Min?"
"Oh, Dominant isn't he. I was wondering if you were going to the poker game with Hoyt."
"I... Am..." I answered hesitantly, Mirabella placing her hands on my shoulders, she rested her cheek on my right bicep.
"And she is coming to?" I nodded, Pagan was also a man that could not be trusted, I knew he would do anything to separate Bella and I. He glared at Bella with an irritated expression.
"Maybe you should go and entertain another willing man, Vaas and I need to talk." Bella just stood there with a confused and strict expression, I snatched her hand and held it in mine tightly.

"Stay." I ordered softly, Min didn't like that one bit, I heard him growl in his throat, his teeth bared and his smile had faltered. I took a deep breath and beamed at him.
"Send her away Vaas." Pagan ordered.
"Nope, she is my..." Hmm, what would keep him far away? "Wife." Pagan's eyebrows raised, he was startled by my reply.
"Wife?"
"Yes, actually we were just married three weeks ago." Pagan Min wasn't the only one that was startled, Mirabella was to and in response tightened her grasp on my hand.
"Three weeks ago?" Pagan released a hit of air through his nose with a pout, placing his hands on his hips. "Why wasn't I invited?"
"It was-"
"Private." Mirabella interrupted, she played a fake smile and I myself was then surprised at the audacity she had. She knew me to well, I might have changed, but she knew me better than most people did and that is what made her different.
"Private? Why?"
"We didn't want it to be public, it was to dangerous with Citra and such." Wow, I beamed smugly down at mi Bella... MY Bella, the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on, the sexiest, the most intelligent.
"Oh." Pagan looked down at her hand. "I don't see a ring on your finger." He protested sarcastically, holding back the irritation he heard from the information. "Vaas told me to keep it off tonight since we were at a party and by the way did I mention how amazing your tie was?" Pagan looked gratified after that, stupid enough to forget completely about the conversation before and move directly into fashion. That was Pagan's department after all.
"Why thank you, love? My designer was a bit shabby on the edges, but I made sure he didn't design again for that matter."
"I apologize, I am very jealous, Pink is my favorite color." Pagan giggled, I couldn't believe it, she was a con artist. I never knew she was such a gypsy, good at persuasion she had become since she left the island.
"Thank you my dear."
"I will take two million for this beautiful work of art. Only twenty years old her name is Pai." I saw Mirabella's eyes snap to the stage, the young woman that stood on it beside Hoyt wore a pink bikini and was definitely a native.
"Pai..." I heard Mirabella mumble under her breath, I attempted to stop her, but she pulled from me and rushed through the crowd of pirates and other criminals till she was at the feet of the stage staring up at the young girl.
"Pai!" She called out, but the voices amongst the crowd were to loud and engulfed her voice to merely just a whisper.
"Five million and I will take her." One man shouted.
"Stop!" Mirabella continued, I left Pagan to walk myself through the crowd, pushing and passing my men with no difficulty as they allowed me a path to Mirabella. I grabbed her by the shoulders and turned her to stare at me, tears were in her eyes for some odd reason. She wrapped her arms around my neck and buried her face into my chest.
"You have to save her!" She whimpered into my shirt, I wrapped my arms around her neck. How did Mirabella know this woman? Not even I knew here and Mirabella and I were always alone when we were together, which was mostly all the time when we were children. It couldn't have been a friend from her past, but by the way she was crying, I felt that this woman was of importance to her and I had enough money to buy the girl myself.
"Going once... Twice-"
"Wait!" I shouted, the crowds voices stopped with silence. "I will pay six million for her." Mirabella pulled from my chest and looked up at me with glossy wide eyes, nobody said a word for a full minute before Hoyt finally spoke up.
"Why?"
"Because..." I stared at Bella, who turned to the stage again and stared up at Hoyt. Pai's was surprised when she realized it was Mirabella who was staring up at her and Hoyt.
"She is my friend."
"So Vaas... You are going to pay for your girlfriend's friend?" I gulped, this was a tough decision, my money went towards my men, my drugs, my everyday lifestyle. The boys will be upset when they find out I wasted their money on some woman... But Mirabella wasn't just some woman, she was my lover, my one true love and so I did what I did to make her happy because I had already put her through so much and I couldn't lose her again.
"Yes." I answered plainly, the answer was obvious, I would do anything for her. "Yes."