The Other Half [ON HOLD FOR REWRITE] / MAFIOSA

Chapter Seven

New Rochelle, New York, this is where the my parents decided to retire. My dad bought a big piece of land and had a Contemporary Spanish style mansion built there. My parents treat it as if it's their palace, I don't blame them, it feels like one. The house may be big but every room had a purpose and is used daily, except for my room and the guest rooms.

"We're here Lizzy." I look back and reach to wake her up but Vader beats me to it by licking her face. She giggles as she stretches her small 6 year old body.

Tilly and I grab our things and head to the main entrance. Just as I was about to knock, the door opens to reveal a lean brunette with hazel eyes, a large grin spread across her face, and her hair up in a really messy bun, mi mamá.

"Mi bebé!" My mom hugs me tightly then pulls away to greet the rest. "Hola Tilly, Lizzy. Please come in, Roberto will show you to your rooms as per usual." She kisses our cheeks as we enter, a Spanish custom I grew up with.

"Y papá donde está?" I ask.

"Ese hombre! He's in his study with his music on to the highest volume." She chuckles and tries to pick up Vader to give him a kiss. "Vader! You're getting so big, why can't you stay small?"

I laugh to myself and walk to my dad's study. I open the door to see him bobbing his head up and down to the music, singing to the lyrics with his horrible singing voice.

"Hola papá." I lean on the door waiting for his reaction.

He jumps and curses, "Mierda! Amorcito, did you really have to do that? Couldn't you have knocked?!" He whines but takes me into a big hug and kisses my cheek.

"Then where's the fun in that?" I tease. "I just came to say hi, I'll be on my way, I have a lot to do before the dinner."

My dad groans then lets out a small laugh. "Ni me recuerdes, your mother has had me up and around last night and this morning for today. Te veo luego amor." I leave to get get started on tonight's preparations.

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The rest of the day before the dinner was hectic. From finishing up the food, decorations, making sure we have enough of everything, and getting the stereo ready for later, my family was busy. Wesley came by early to help out my dad with the outside activities. To say I was looking forward to my sleep tonight is an understatement.

I go to my drawer to take out my dress and put it on. The dress is a toned down periwinkle color with white lace fabric that almost surrounds the entire dress, it hugs my curves not too tightly but just enough, and my cleavage looks good in the off-shoulder neckline it has. I put my hair in a side-fishtail braid then do my makeup, something natural with a peach lipstick and gloss to top it off. I look in the mirror and see my bare neck, I reach down to my jewelry box to put on a silver chocker necklace, now I look complete.