Mafia's Obsession [18+]

12.

Sofia

I'm gambling to call my mom's bluff. As my twentieth birthday round in the corner, I haven't yet told Ezio about my mom's crazy idea. It saves me from embarrassment because he'll probably laugh at the invitation.

I mean, we are not even a thing.

I still ignore her daily calls. Now that I think about it, I realize why she's so eager. It's most definitely because Ezio is in the same fuck-up elite circle as me. Even higher. The top of food chain.

Though Salucci family is known by their illegal activities for more than a century, they have branched out over legal business as well. They are practically royalty in Sicily. They own the city. Which means everyone bows at him.

Well, then it makes us look like a power couple. If we are a couple at all.

God, I am not even surprised if my mom has been thinking of our marriage. How delightful.

It's one day before the big day that the disaster begins. I come back to the mansion in the evening after I pick up dresses at the boutique.

One of the maid says Ezio is waiting for me in the kitchen.

My heart hammering in my chest. Damn it. My mom couldn't possibly...

His back is on me as I enter the kitchen area. He's wearing his suit, probably about to attend some meeting. As my steps echo in the room, he spins around. Lips already on the tight line. Shit.

"Your mother just called me." He starts. I try to act oblivious, taking a can of soda from the fridge and popped it open.

"You answered?"

He goes straight to the point, scowling at me. "Tomorrow's your birthday, huh?"

"It's no big deal." I shrug, drinking my soda.

"I'm going to your birthday dinner." He suddenly announces.

"What? No." I look at him disbelief. Why does he even bother? I expect him to laugh it off for God's sake.

"Why?"

"Why? It'll look like I introduce you as my boyfriend!" I almost yell in frustration. The idea makes me shudder. He's a psycho.

His lips curl up. "What's so bad about that? Just play the part. It's not like we have feelings for each other." He looks so smug, entertained by my frustration. "Wait, don't tell me you already catch feelings, dolcezza."

"You wish. We both know you're the one who's obsessed with me." I bite back.

"Can't deny it." He shrugs nonchalantly with no shame before striding past me. "I'm still going, though. Can't wait to meet the parents!" He sing-songs, laughing all the way out. So, he does laugh after all.

I am really screwed. Why does he always make my life miserable?

Now that he's determined, there's no way escaping it.

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I wake up feeling less enthusiastic to face the day. And definitely not looking forward to the wanna be-disastrous dinner.

I glance at the clock telling me it's already nine. Ezio is nowhere to be found which means either he's already up in the office or he hasn't been home.

After contemplating in bed for five minutes, I finally go to shower and do my routine. It really helps with the tension. After getting ready, I walk downstairs.