The Mafia's Daughter

ACCEPTANCE

MABEL'S POV

I had a new name now, MABEL Vendias. They wanted to change it completely, but i still wanted a piece of my mum with me.
I felt like my whole identity had changed. I'm no longer the girl who was running around in New York City and helping her mum and granny run a bakery. Everything is different. I am more rich and obviously more lonely now. I am always in the company of someone I dont know. The only time I'm alone is when I'm in my bedroom, but I know someone is right outside the door. I just hate Courtney Johnson now. The thought of her name brought anger. I was going to ask what she has been doing lately. I am sure she always throwing herself at Ash like what she was born to do. I was glad she was no more in Johnny's life. I went to shower and put on my training suit.
I knew that these lessons were going to be weird, but I didn't expect them to be this violent. Within this week, I've got one blue eye and a twisted ankle, which I'm grateful to Laura for taking care of it. Some days ago, I heard her talking to Mr Tiago to go slow on me, but I guess he did not agree since the next day was even harder.

I heard a loud knock as I was putting on my dark eye liner. I was about to say come in, and then I remembered Lesson Five: Never allow someone in unguarded no matter how safe you are. I silently pulled a gun I had in my drawer out and walked silently to the door. I shouted, "Come in!" to sound as if I was far from the door. As the door handle twisted, I quickly stood in front of the door and pointed the gun straight to the person's skull. I've not yet learned the place to shoot and kill, but Tiago said that for now, I should aim for the skull.
OMG!!! It was Laura. I breathed in and walked to the mirror to continue my work. I almost thought I had to be a murderer at this young age.
You don't always have to be this tensed. Your room is fully guarded. She said as she placed a big red box on the bed.
Well, that's not what Dad said. I said the words Dad without noticing. They came out so naturally I didn't even realize until I saw Laura face. Oh. I thought to myself. Laura moved closer to me and held my face in her palm.
Sei così bella, bambina mia. I was learning Italian little by little, and I knew she called me beautiful. I smiled at her. She's such a sweet woman, and I should consider getting to know her.
Please don't tell him I called him dad yet. I smiled nervously at Laura.
Of course as you wish. I'm glad you're considering this as your home. She replied.
Well I came to tell you we'll be having a dinner party this Friday and I picked out a dress for you. Your father wants to announce your return. She said calmly. My return? I silently processed this.
I'll leave you to go for your lessons. Don't beat yourself up, ok? She added, concerned. I nodded, and she turned to leave.
Laura, can we talk tonight? She turned sharply and nodded. She left the room. I returned to finish up and made my way to the lesson ground.

Lesson Ground.
I always come to meet my dad already here, but today, no one seems to be here except the guard. I did a little victory dance since I thought today's class was cancelled. I turned to leave, and then I heard Ash voice.
There is too much happiness for training. I turned sharply to see him in his training suit and he looked so sexy. Ugh, these thoughts of him again.
Where is he? I asked with my eyebrow lifted. My dad always taught me, so I wasn't expecting Ash. I only saw him when it was time for school.
The boss is out of the country. I'll be taking you for this week. It'll be a mild section so as not to get you worked up for the party. Serious training continues after. Ash said while walking towards me. Breath Mabel breath.
Are you ready? He whispered in my ear. I almost fell back, and he supported me with his arm around my waist.
Careful damsel. I don't want you getting hurt. He said with a smirk, obviously knowing his effect on me. I pulled away.
I'm ready. Let's get this over with. Heavens know I didn't want this to end.
Today, it's all about material arts. Ash said as he moved towards me. He started showing me some moves on how to defend myself. The more we trained and more our physical proximity and intense training spark some undeniable attraction. Despite my effort to ignore this, the sexual tension grows, threatening to derial my focus from the training. I knew this time he was having the same feeling, but he was doing a better job than mine.