The Mafia's Girl

The Life of a Girl

Chapter 1

Ember POV
I wake up to the sound of an alarm, I grudgingly get out of bed and walk across my room to shut off the annoying thing. A sudden knock at my door startles me, but I cautiously walk towards it. I hear, "Mi hijta, you'll be late for work if you don't wake up", knowing full well who it is, I open the door to see my grandpa, a tall, built man with curly hair and a long beard, he reminds me of Santa Claus.
I know grandpa, I'm just getting up, don't worry I'll be there, grandpa just sighs having heard this story one too many times, he walks away. I hurriedly grab my clothes and head for the shower, once finished with my shower and getting dressed, I brush my teeth and my hair. I go to my room and put on shoes, just then my dog, Cerberus, barks alerting me that he needs to go outside, I finish putting on my shoes and retrieve cerberus' leash and harness. I walk him around for a bit, then take him to his tree and tie him up, I run back inside and grab his food. I feed Cerberus and give him water, I grab my backpack and get in my car and head for work. I drive up to the stop sign on my street and check the time, I visibly panic, noticing that I only have 5 minutes to get to work and its a 15 minute drive.
After racing down the streets to get to work, I made it there only six minutes late, I may have broken a few street rules, but nontheless I made it. I walk into my family's business and am met with a very angry grandmother. My grandma may only be a few feet tall, but when she's mad it's best not to mess with her. I try to avoid the lecture I know that's coming by going around her, but with one word she catches my attention. I turn around swiftly and put on my innocent face like I didn't just show up late for the 1millionth time.

Grandma (Pam) POV
I pace back and forth in my office, where is this little girl, I know she's not so little anymore, but I'd wish she'd take more responsibility getting to her job on time. Ember finally pulls up after six minutes from the time she's supposed to be here. I stand a few feet infront of the doorway with my arms crossed waiting for her to enter. I see her dash towards the door and await the uneccessary loudness of her entry, but she stops and collects herself before coming inside like nothing happened. Her eyes land on me, and she tries to avoid me by moving around me, but all I say is one word and she stops in her tracks to face me.
Ash (Ember), you know that you should be here on time, we have a long list of clients here at the salon, many of which you shouldn't try their patience. " I know Pama (a nickname for grandma) but my clients know that if they want the best, then they have to wait for the best, and a few minutes isn't a mager setback, but this ongoing lecture is, so if you don't mind, I'd like to get to work now." With that being said my Ash walks away, it's true what she says, Ash is the best hair stylist in all of Italy, celebrities and many famous people, even common folk come from around the world just for her services. As Ash walked away, I didn't notice that someone had walked in until a low voice clered his throat. I swiftly turn around and was met with a very tall man, he looked to be around the same age as Ash, but his apperance looked older with all that hair on his face.
Yes sir how may I help you? "I apologize if i startled you, but I have an appointment with Ash, he's supposed to cut my hair and do a clean shave for me." I laugh a little to myself and he gives me a questioning look, I'm sorry for laughing sir, it's just that Ash is a female, not a male, but I assure you, that you will be taken care of. "My apologies, I heard Ash on the phone when I called earlier and just assumed." It's quite alright dear, just take a seat and I'll get you when Ash is ready for you. "Thank you Miss..sorry, I didn't catch your name" Oh, where are my manners, my name is Pam. "Ah, Thank you Miss Pam."

Vincenzo POV
After talking to Miss Pam about my appointment, I was shocked to discover that the rumors about Ash being a girl were true. Ash is well know for her capability to make a client look and feel like themselves, she's the only female stylist and barber in all of Italy, if it weren't for the upcoming gathering of my family in 3 weeks, I wouldn't be here. The only other reason I'm here is because my mother talks about this Ash a lot and always comes home with a look that just screams her.
"Um Sir..Sir..Um, hello Sir?" I'm snapped out of my thoughts by Pam's sudden voice calling out to me. Yes Pam?, what's wrong? "Sorry Sir, I don't know your name, but Ash is ready for you in the back." The name is Vincenzo Adornare, when I mentioned my name, Pam gasped, but quickly covered it, just then a beautiful girl walked in, she glowed and he smile lit up the entire room. She walked up to Pam and placed her arm to rest on her head. "Pama, Where'd you go?" She looks down and laughs to herself. "Oh there you are Pama, say would you happen to know where my next client is, I've been waiting in the back for them." Pam looks at the girl then at me, the girl follows Pam's gaze and meets my eyes, we hold that stare for a minute, until she breaks it and looks back at Pam. "Pama is this my next client?" Pam answers her question and walks away to answer the door for another client.
Hello, my name is Vi.., she puts her hand up, cutting me off. "I think it is only proper that the stylist introducers herself first." The statement made a little frustration rise inside of me, but I let her speak. " Hello Sir, my name is Ember, but everyone calls me Ash. I will be your stylist today and for many more appointments I hope that come." She takes a little bow and gestures with her hand that it was my turn, I was still a little upset about being interrupted but I ignore it and introduce myself. Hello Ash, my name is Vincenzo, but you can call me Vic. Ash gracefully bows and turns around gesturing for me to follow her. I follow her down the hall filled with many pictures of Ash and what I guess are her clients. We arrive to the back and I see a beautifully designed barbers chair, I walk towards it to sit, but Ember stops me. "Signore, I haven't disinfected the chair yet, per favore aspetta un momento." Her Italian is really clear and beautifully pronounced, but she doesn't have a heavy accent. Certo, Signorina Ember, I reply with a heavy Italian accent.

Ember POV
I hear Vic's heavy Italian accent, and I stop in my tracks at how beautiful it sounds. I wish my accent would show more like that, but mine just sounds soft and subtle. I snap out of my thought and continue to disinfect my barber's chair, I allow Vic to sit after the disinfectant dries. I ask Vic a few personality questions and he answers without hesitation, once I know a little bit about him, I can get started on making the hair style reflect who Vic is on the inside. I start to wet Vic's hair and ask it soaks up the water, it shines like diamonds, it looks so beautiful and feels like silk. I start to trim his hair an layer the longer parts, I tie up half of his hair up and shave the bottom half, making sure to make both fade into eachother. I finish with his hair cut and move onto the beard, I know he wants it clean shaved, but his personality doesn't match that, so I'm going to clean it up and style it instead. Once the beard is finished, I blowdry everything and brush off as much hair that I can, I show Vic to the mirror and he just stares in shock.
"Is that really me?" Of course it is silly, I just showed exactly who you are on the inside on the outside, I know you asked for a clean shave, but it just didn't match up with you and I think this style looks way better. "Thank you so much Ash, this looks absolutely perfect. How much do I owe you." You're a first time client and I usually don't do this, but it's free on one condition. "What condition is that?" Join me for dinner. "Are you sure, don't you know who I am?" Nope, not a clue, but I like your personality, and I would love for you to come join my family and I for dinner, give it some thought please, here's my number so when you decide you can call me. " Thank you Ash (I take the card from her hand) I'll call you later, and I'll make sure I send some clients over for you." Thank you so much Vic, that'll be great for the business.

Vincenzo POV
Just as I was walking up to Pam to thank her for her services, a women that looked like the younger version came into the Salon, she was brimming with excitement, and as soon as she saw Pam, she ran up to her and started yelling in excitement. "PAMA, PAMA, PAMA, guess what I did last night because I couldn't sleep, I BOUGHT A CAR, and guess what I named her" "Calma Sapienza, you'll scare the costomers with your excitement." She completly ignored Pam's words and continued on about her car. " Mamma, il nome e semplicemente perfetto, it's La Reina, but pronounce it as Lorena." I cut in saying, Excuse me, Pam it was lovely to meet you, and Ash trully has a gift. "Signore, you are very welcome, excuse my daughter, she is just full of energy." It's quite alright Pam. "Signore, This is my oldest daughter Sapienza, she is in the medical field, and is extremely smart, and obviously very energetic. If you ever need any call the Salon, we're always here." Thank you Signorina Pam, arrivederci.
I walk out of the well known salon, Loto Nero, as I walk away towards my car, I look back towards the shop. As I look at the shop, I see Ash laughing and smiling, and my heart flutters, confused I brush it off and go home.
Once I arrive home I head towards my room, but I'm abruptly stopped by my mother.
"Vincenzo?, Is that you my son?" I turn around and face her with a brilliant smile on my face. Yes Mamma its me, Ash did a good job, no? "Vin, I thought we agreed clean shaven, what happened?" Mamma, Ash said that clean shaven didn't match my personality, so she matched it with this style. "Vin it looks good, but all your family will be there, and it's tradition that all the boys are clean shaven and the married men have facial hair. You're not married Vin, and they will question if you are with that haircut." Mamma no one will notice me, it'll be fine. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a dinner to get ready for. "A dinner with who? Codice?" No mamma, Its with Ash and her family, I was personally invited.
I take my leave upstairs and immediately run into the shower, I clean myself and dry off. I change into a deep blue suit, with a light blue dress shirt. I put on my shoes and head downstairs. As I'm about to exit the house, I remember that I need to call Ash that I'm coming to dinner, I grab my phone and the card and start dialing Ash's number. Ash answers and asks who it is, I tell her its Vic and I can hear the slightest hint of excitement in her voice, my heart flutters again and this time I think I'm having a heart attack. I finish my call with Ash and head out the door to my black 67 chevy Impala, just like the car from Supernatural, I love that show. I start racing over to the Lupo estate, it's not too far from where I live but with my heart acting all weird, I take my time to arrive hoping it will settle.

This is the end of Chapter 1, I hope you enjoyed it, if you see any mistakes please don't hesitate to let me know
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