Sofia's POV:
My heart raced as I walked down the hall, leading to my fathers office, my footsteps were heavy and loud to
let himknow I was coming his way.
I placed my hand on the door knob and turned it slowly, hesitant to walk in. But I did so anyway.
I stood confidently infront of my father determined not to let himsee my fear. "Yes father?" I questioned
strongly, standing infront of his wooden desk that filled half of the room. It had papers that were wet from
himpreviously spilling his beer bottle, which he had also gathered a little pile in his room. The roomwas
dimand his curtains were closed, not letting the sun light through.
The intimidation was seeping out of him, yet his back was to me as he spoke.
"You are my youngest child, and only daughter" he declared with a careless but demanding tone. "You are
going to get married to Ace Hernandez" my father put out his cigarette as he turned his chair around to see my
reaction. My heart beat froze fromjust hearing the name. Ace Hernandezas in the Ace Hernandez. "They
own one of the biggest Mafia's father" I responded with fear in my voice. I didn't want to marry someone
because of their power, I wanted to marry someone who I loved and trusted. Someone who respect me and
care for me.
"Exactly, you will meet himin a week, you will make a good impression or else you will be punished,
understand" my father hissed demandingly, gritting his teeth in anger.
The stench of alcohol filled the room. He was drunk as usual, I shouldn't be surprised. "Y....yes father" I
choked back my tears, trying not to let himsee my weakness. "Be a good girl and leave your father alone" He
grumbled turning his chair away fromme. A tear rolled down my cheek as I shut the door quietly.
I quickly wiped my tear away as I strutted down the hall.
I headed straight for my room, shutting the door behind me. I lay down on my bed, feeling overwhelmed by
hopelessness and shock. I had mixed emotions; I didn't know this man. Ace could be abusive, aggressive,
violent, loud and even worse, a drunk like my own father. Not to mention Ace does not have the best
reputation in the Mafia. I could be stuck with a man who's exactly like my father and I wouldn't be able to do
anything about it.
Lost in my thoughts, I heard a light knock on my door. "Sofia" my mother uttered softly before entering my
room. "Mama" I responded sadly as I frowned, finally letting the sadness consume me. My momwrapped her
arms around me, trying to comfort me the best she could.
She rubbed my back soothingly as my eyes watered. "Your father told me today what he planning Princess, I
wouldn't have let him, if I'd of known sooner" she tried to hold back the emotion in her voice. "I know" I
sighed, hugging my momtighter than before. "Your brothers are not going to be happy about this, especially
Raul" My momshook her head disappointedly, not able to make eye contact with me.
Raul was my oldest brother and surprisingly I get along with himthe best. I have 4 other brothers so 5
brothers in total. Raul, Marco, Stefano, Javi and the youngest boy Diego. We were all only a year apart. I am
17, Diego's 18, Javi's 19, Stefano's 20, Marco's 21 and Raul is 22 topping the list and being the heir to our Mafia empire.
We were all Spanish but my father had forbidden us fromlearning Spanish because he uses it to talk to his
friends and Mafia alliances so that we can't listen to the conversation and know his idea's unless he wanted
us to.
"Anyways Princess, come down and eat with your family, dinner is ready" My momspoke calmly as she
stroked a strand of my loose hair behind my ear. She stood up and walked out; I followed my momshortly
after.
"Heyyyy Sof" Raul cheered, hugging me before seeing the stains on my cheeks fromthe tears. "What's wrong"
Raul asked worriedly, making all my other brothers stare at me. "Nothing, just a long day" I smiled
reassuringly, sitting down at the table. I watched my father walk in with not a care in the world.
We all ate and everyone was talking about their day. "So Sofia, how was your day ?" Diego questioned me.
My father stared at me sternly while he cut his steak, his harsh look warning me not to tell them. "Boring" I
replied with a small smile before cutting into my own steak awkwardly. They all blinked at me a couple
times, but shrugged it off before going back to talking.
"I have an announcement" my fathers deep voice boomed fromthe top of the table, grabbing our attention
immediately. All my brothers immediately stopped talking instantly since it was one of my fathers many
rules.
If I talk, stop what you are doing immediately and listen.
"Your sister is getting married soon" He declared, standing his ground. I saw Raul's face drop and suddenly
become flooded with rage. "Surely you can't be allowing this!" Raul jumped up angrily. "Sit down boy, I
haven't finished speaking" my father spat at Raul causing himto slowly sit back down in fear.
"It was my decision" My fathers voice echoed through the room. "She's 17!" Marco slammed his fist on the
table in anger. "How can you allow this" Diego yelled disgusted at Mama. "She's the youngest of us all, you
can't do this!" Raul pointed furiously at me while my mother tried to calmhimdown. I sat at the table quietly
as I continued to eat my food.
The table was chaotic with the noise of my brothers as I stayed silent, not wanting to be punished.
"STOP" my father roared, scaring us all. "I have a head ache and I don't have time for this arguing, it's
happening, whether you boys agree with it or not" My father hissed at my brothers through his gritted teeth,
before walking out of the kitchen. My father never called my brothers men, I think he does it to belittle them.
They're amazing men in my eyes.
Raul left the table and stormed out of the room; He was more upset about this than I was.
"You be careful" Stefano warned me, pointing his knife at me. "Yes, I will be" I nodded reassuringly, trying
to finally put this argument to rest. I knew no one could change my father's mind, he has always preferred the
boys anyways.
"We have to go train Sof, we'll be back soon" Javi got up fromthe table and patted my head as he walked by,
making me smile slightly. Diego, Marco and Stefano following close behind Javi. My hair was a mess by the I smiled and shook my head. They still treat me like a child.
"Your brothers adore you" my momspoke up, staring at the food on her plate with regret. "Raul couldn't even
look at me, he was so disgusted" my mother mumbled as a tear ran down her cheek. "Mama, it's okay, it's not
your fault" I reassured her as I washed my plate at the sink.
"He told me just before he told you, I was so angry but it was out my power; I just hope you understand" my
momstrolled over to me.
She brushed my hair out of my face with her hand. "I love you, my princess" she grabbed my face gently,
planting a kiss on my cheek. "I love you too Mama" I responded, trying not to cry. "You will be okay, do you
understand?" My momraised her eyebrows at me questionably. I nodded frantically before she pulled me
into her arms.
"I don't want to go Mama" I finally admitted as she rubbed my back. "You can't be stuck in this house
forever" my mommuttered to me.
"What about school" I panicked as I stared worriedly at her. "You will still go to school, well, that's if Ace
allows you" my momfroze thinking of him.
Ace had a cruel and merciless reputation that has not been broken to this day. Although I haven't heard
anything in particular about him. It's like everyone in the Mafia knows who he is but he's still mysterious in a
sense.
Ican't believe I have to do this but this is a warning. If Isee any spoilers on my book or any rr's giving
away little hints and spoiling it for people, I won't hesitate to block you. I dont need people ruining the
experience for other people. Guys be cautious when reading comments, Ican only delete so many
spoilers. ——————
I apologise in advance forthe cringe lmao. The book is currently being edited so if the grammar
changes half way through you know why.