snippets of VCY

the aftermath of first mafia missions

"You are going to wear that? " His voice is a few decibels louder than his usual voice and Cha Young stares at him from the mirror, wearing her earrings.

He's practically checking her out, something he never ever does when someone's even within a mile radius.

It does something funny on her insides.

She knows why.

"Yes, I'll be wearing this. " She reciprocates his tone and her hands are on her sides, presenting her dress.

His eyes-which were blown wide, normalize and his tone deflates.

"Cha Young-ah.." He starts tone wary, like he's an old man so done with life and everything.

For the first time ever, Fabio called Cha Young in his study.

Study is a place reserved for business or something that requires urgent action or addressing.

Turns out, her wish is going to come true.

She's always envied Vincenzo participating in mafia missions–grim work, a voice belonging to her husband chimes in.

"There's this young man causing trouble to us."

Cha Young nods.

Men are annoying.

"I need your help." Cha Young's eyes shot up to her father-in-law's face.

A smile cracks on her lips as she delightedly asks.

"How can I help?"

"You'll be going to a party along with Vincenzo but discreetly."

Cha Young hums.

"So not together."

Fabio nods warmly.

"Not together, separately."

The conversation took place in the morning, when Vincenzo wasn't around.

When he comes back, Cha Young is called by Maria to head to the study again.

She's making her way through the corridor and she can hear Vincenzo shout.

"It's a Category C case Papa!"

The door swings open and she enters, oblivious to what is being discussed so heatedly between the two.

"Datti una calamata Vincenzo." His father's tone is sharp.

But apparently, it doesn't back Vincenzo off.

Vincenzo swears and then looks at her and for the first time in life, there's something oddly different in his gaze.

He turns back to Fabio.

"I request a substitute. Cha Young won't do this."

Oh.

So, it's about the mission.

"And why is that?" She snaps.

If he thinks he can ruin her first ever mission, he is so so wrong.

He doesn't look at her.

Fabio shakes his head in denial.

"Since when have we decided to use someone's wife for seduction?"

"Vincenzo..." Fabio interjects.

"Papa, Class C is the seduction category. Antonio is a bloody womanizer and you know all of this better than me."