𝒟𝒾𝒶𝓂𝑜𝓃𝒹𝓈 𝐼𝐼

𝒮𝒾𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒𝒹

Silence filled the air with its fury.

Silence was powerful.

Silence was a weapon that could cut deep, even through the most terrifying people.

The air hung heavy with an intense, palpable silence, its potency undeniable.

It was a weapon, capable of slicing through even the most formidable personas.

In that quiet, the rocking chair swayed, a mirage of secrets untold.

Rain tapped lightly on the window, yet inside, the stillness rivaled the peacefulness of the night.

Perhaps a shadowy New York eve?

"Leo? She's finally asleep," Mina whispered gently.

Leonardo, a smile gracing his lips, approached his wife, who sat in the rocking chair, tenderly caressing their slumbering daughter's head.

"The rain, bella. That's what eased her into sleep. Not you," he teased, earning a playful eye roll from Mina as she settled their daughter in the nearby bassinet.

Vanilla and honey scents wafted, embracing the room in soothing warmth as Mina headed to the bathroom.

But Leonardo had different plans, pulling her close as he exhaled deeply.

"Are you ready?" his voice low and steady.

Mina tensed.

Was she ready?

No, far from it.

Leading an empire was no small feat.

"I... no. I'm not. But with you, I'll try. I promise to honor your family's name. Do you trust me, Leo?" Mina's worry was palpable.

Silence embraced them again, though Mina's eyes spoke volumes, shining in the moonlight, reassuring Leonardo.

"You are my wife, Amina. There's no one else I'd choose. Leading the mafia? That's you. Spending my life? That's you. It's always been you. Don't ever think otherwise, amor." he reassured, his touch calming her nerves.

The prospect of leading the De Luca mafia made Mina anxious.

What if she failed?

What if no one accepted her?

What if.....

"We divorced?" she muttered, shattering the warmth between them.

Leonardo's expression tightened.

Divorce was irrational to him.

He'd give everything for Mina.

"Never. You're my Diamond. We're forever," he vowed softly.

Leonardo's soothing words stirred a pang of regret within Mina, causing her to rue ever raising the notion of divorce in their conversation.

They were Mina and Leonardo.

The most beautiful couple in the world.

Well, after Muhammad and Khadijah of course.

"Who sent that cryptic message, caro? Memento Mori. Could it be about me?" Mina's concern lingered.

"No, I don't think so. The message was sent the night before your introduction to the mafia, so it wasn't directed to you. But shh, Bella is finally asleep! Get some rest Amina. Your new life begins tomorrow." Leonardo comforted.

As sleep claimed Mina, Leonardo pondered.

Was it wise to bring her into this perilous path?

His conclusion echoed in his heart.