In "Family Ties," the Moretti family is everything, or so they thought. But beneath the surface of loyalty lies a web of betrayal and lies. In the heart of this tangled mess, the Morettis struggle to find their footing, torn apart by secrets and dec...
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I've dreamed about my wedding day a thousand times, I never thought it would happen like this. I imagined myself getting married in a big church surrounded by family and loved ones. I wanted to exchange vows with my future husband, talk about how much we love each other and were excited about starting a life together. And now that special moment was going to be ruined I was being forced to marry a man I didn't know, and on top of that be married into a crime family.
Knock Knock
"Come in" I said sitting up in the bed
"Today's the big day, where is my son?" Mr. Moretti asked looking around
"He didn't sleep in here last night" I watched his his expression shift
"Ok" he said calmly, with a subtle flicker of irritation
"I'm going to send Minna in here to help you get ready, were going to the court house around 2" he said leaving and an older woman came in. As I glance at her, I can't help but notice the effortless grace with which she carries herself. She exudes a quiet confidence, her blonde hair cascading in gentle waves around her shoulders. Her piercing blue eyes sparkle with warmth and intelligence, reflecting the world around her with a clarity that is both captivating and reassuring.
"Hello you must be Shanice" she said
"Yes ma'am" I said
"I'm Minna I'm going to help you get ready, I brought your dress" she said opening it to show me. I was instantly hit with the feelings of fear and doubt. The dress was beautiful, but it reminded me that my life was not my own anymore. The moment I put on that dress is the moment my life is signed away to a crime family forever.
"T-Thank you..um-"
"I know you're scared but everything gonna be ok" she said as she smiled at me, a radiant beam of sunshine , I can't help but feel grateful for the simple joy of her presence, I broke down crying.
"I can't do this, I don't want to be here. I can't marry that man. You should see the way he looks at me..like I'm disgusting." I said letting the tears fall
"You have to see this as a way to survive, it's not about him it's about you. If you don't do this you will die. If you do this and you fight you will win..I promise you that" she said and I wiped my face
Apart of me needed to hear that, the other part of me wanted to fight my way out of here. But I was soon reminded of what would happen to me if I was caught trying to escape.
"What I learned about this family over the years is that it's not for the weak...It's kill or be killed" she added
"I don't want to die" I said honestly
"Then don't" she said handing me my dress
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