After Their Story Began

Chapter 9

Adriana's POV

I ended up sleeping for an entire day. I was more tired than I realized.

"You're finally up. How are you feeling?"

"A bit sore but alright." I answered Niko

"Well get dressed apparently we have to go out to dinner. Granny left that dress out for you."

"Why aren't you dressed?"

"It's a Volkov only dinner." Niko answered

"Gotcha." I nodded before taking the dress into the bathroom

Granny picked out a burgundy off the shoulder maxi dress. It definitely wasn't dad approved considering it had a slit and was form fitting. But I'm certain the sleeves cancelled out the disapproval he would have with the shoulders being exposed. I put on black sandals and gold jewelry then went downstairs.

I was matching with Alessio who was wearing black dress pants and shoes with a burgundy button down.

Dad was wearing all black and had his sleeves rolled up.

"JJ come here."

As I walked over to him a wave of anxiety washed over my body.

"Yes dad."

"When we get back we're going to have an extremely long talk in private and then with the elders."

"I figured as much." I hung my head

"Don't interrupt and look at me when I speak. We're meeting with the Vasilios family. If he asks, you went on this solo mission on your own accord because you wanted to save your brother and saw this as an opportunity to impress not only myself but the elders." His tone was emotionless and commanding

"Got it."

"Mind your manners and remember your place."

"Will do." I nodded

"Good now let's get going. You and Alessio are riding with Yuri and I."

"Uhm dad." I spoke up once he was finished speaking

"What is it Adriana?"

"Can I get a hug?"

He knelt down and opened his arms. I smiled and hugged him

"I'm really sorry I worried you and I will accept any punishment you give me."

He didn't say anything. Just kissed my forehead and rubbed my back. We pulled apart and he looked past me

"You too Joey."

He ran into dad's arms

"I'm sorry for being so harsh on you. I didn't mean any of it. I'll do whatever I can to make it up to you. You're still gonna get punished but I feel bad for taking my anger out on you."

He apologized to Lessi. I don't know what happened while I was gone but I'm sure it was really bad if dad took his anger out on my twin

"Apologize to Niko too." Alessio told him

"I already did. I promised to turn a blind eye to his antics three times."

"Lucky." We whined

"Enough let's go to dinner."

At House Vasilios

We're all sitting around at the dinner table. Gramps joined us too. The Vasilios family comprised of Bishop Vasilios head of the Greek mafia. His wife Iris, their first born Mabel, their heir Adonis, and youngest Elodie.

"Elodie is around your twins age. Maybe after dinner they can play while we talk." Iris suggested

"I have nail polish that would match your dress. We can paint our nails!" Elodie beamed

"I appreciate the offer Elodie but I'm not a fan of painting my nails. Alessio doesn't care so I can watch you paint his."

"Really? You don't care?" She asked with a smile

"Not at all."

"Boys shouldn't paint their nails. That's only for girls."

"Nail polish won't make his fists hurt less Adonis." I warned

"Are you threatening me? Girls shouldn't talk out of turn."

"Really? But you did."

"Excuse me?"

Our banter was interrupted by Bishop laughing

"I take it this is the heiress who brought down eleven Italian warehouses and executed Silas Lombardi?"

"In the flesh." I responded

"She reminds me so much of you as a child."

"Really? I think she smiles more." Gramps joked

"How old are you?"

"Twelve."

"Does this stunt make her made?"

"Yes." Dad answered

I couldn't hold back my grin. I can't believe I'm actually a made mafia woman. Oleg was wrong things are going in my favor.

"Well congratulations Adriana."

"Thank you Mr. Vasilios."

"I wouldn't celebrate so soon. The road to becoming the leader is a high stress and grueling path."

"When did you plan for her to become made?"

"Around eighteen which is when she'd graduate college. Juggling school, extracurriculars, training, land, and men would be draining so I planned to shield her as best I could."

Damn when he puts it that way it does sound like a lot of work

"Eighteen is really late."

"She'd still be training I'd just be able to refrain from delegating too much responsibility."

"For an heiress you sure do coddle her a lot. Adonis would never feel comfortable enough to step out of line like she did. You Russians seem to have a soft spot for girls. She must take after your sister."

"Sister?" I questioned

Nobody knows about Haruhi besides Elijah and his family

"Watch your fucking mouth Vasilios. I won't tolerate you comparing my daughter to that whore. Adriana is just really eager. She's been training for years and wanted to put said training to the test outside of an exercise. She will be facing a very harsh punishment. Nonetheless she will rise above all the obstacles. Something you can't say about your son." Dad growled

"Excuse me?" Bishop glared

"It's no secret to the mafia world that he's a coward who cries and shakes during training. Almost fourteen and he has yet to hold a gun. You've continuously pushed back his training in hopes he'd suddenly become brave. Despite the bitch sitting at the table you still have the audacity to talk about us spoil Adriana?"

"Let's finish the dinner your wife prepared for us." Alessio quipped in an effort to ease the tension in the room

"Yeah, your cooking is to die for Mrs. Vasilios." I complimented too

"You two are too sweet. I appreciate the compliment but Mabel was the one who cooked it. She relieved our chefs years ago and took over the making of all three meals plus dessert." She smiled

"You're an amazing cook. I wouldn't mind eating like this everyday. You guys are all really lucky."

"Reel it in." I whispered to my twin

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