Mafia Kingpin: A Dark, Thrilling Organized Crime Romance

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CHAPTER 3

MISTAKES WERE MADE

§ ELLIE §

I stood in my room, changing in and out of outfits to find the perfect dress for my date with Dante tonight. I finally settled with curling my hair and then tying it back, wearing red lipgloss, and wearing a navy bodycon dress that hugged my curves. Dante was going to be so happy, because I looked so good right now. This outfit was giving me the confidence boost that I needed.

I walked into the living room, carrying my baby sister in my arms. She was just 2 years old. I searched the house for Mum and Dad, but they were nowhere in sight... It looked like they weren't home again.

Why did they always have to fucking ruin things for me? How was I supposed to meet Dante when there was nobody home to look after the baby?

I rocked the baby in my arms, worried, contemplating what to do. I was just going to have to feed her and put her to sleep. It's not like me and Dante would be out that long... and hopefully, I would be back in time for when she wakes up. It's only one day... one day couldn't hurt, could it?

I cooed at the baby, suddenly feeling miserable. Any chance of a nice thing I had was always ruined by my duties at home. Deep down, I felt bad that I was going to leave the baby home alone. But I delayed meeting up with Dante enough... We were supposed to meet up months ago. It was time to make myself happy for once, instead of always being a goddamn babysitter for my Mum and Dad. I'm only 16... and I should be living my life.

"I'm gonna leave you in your bed, baby," I said, stroking my sister's cheek. "I'll be back soon, I promise." I put her dummy in her mouth and put her back into her cot, praying that nothing would go wrong.