Adriana's Notebook

Chapter 11

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15 August

After my encounter with Xavier last month, everyone seems to be on high alert.

I told my family that Xavier is getting married but they didn't believe me;  when I told them to investigate it, they found out that he was indeed engage, and that sent them off.

They were preparing for something big and I got dragged into it. My training was brought forward, as per my family's decisions.

I have already mastered handling and firing a gun, it was weird when I first started training but I got used to it. Security was doubled and I had 2 bodyguards with me and 4 when I was out of the apartment.

"Adriana..." My father called out to me.

My father, my uncles and Uncle Francesco flew down to New York two days ago. Nonno stayed back in Italy in case if anything were to happen.

"Yes padre?" I answered as I walked towards him.

"We have something to tell you." He said and only then did I notice my uncles and uncle Francesco in the office.

"What is it?" I frowned as I took a seat in one of the chairs infront of the desk.

"We have reason to believe that Xavier and Moretti are plotting something big, we are unsure as to what it could be but we are going to counteract it." He said looking at me seriously.

"And how exactly are we going to do that?"

"I am glad you asked...We are going to merge our empires.  The De Leos with the Martinos. And you mia figlia is a crucial role in the merger." He explained but I was still confused.

"I don't understand." I frowned and tilted my head to side as if that would help me understand.

"You are going to marry Alexander, in order for the merge to happen." It was Uncle Francesco who spoke up this time.

"What?!" I shrieked with wide eyes. "This is not true!"

"I am sorry, my dear. But the only way that we will be able to destroy Moretti is if we join forces and there is no other way that this can happen, believe me we have tried." My father looked at me with such sorrow and regret that I felt like going to him and hugging him.

I sighed. "Okay. I will do it."

I agreed to marry Alexander not only for the sake of my family but as a way of getting my revenge against Oliver and Xavier.

"I am truly sorry mia figlia. You have to trust that I didn't want things to come to this." My father said.

"It's okay dad. I mean there is nothing wrong in marrying the brother of the man you loved so much that you gave him everything, just to stop him and the psychopath who kidnapped you from harming you and your family." I let out a shaky laugh. "It is what every normal girl goes through." I shrugged.

He looked like he wanted to say something but held himself back. If I was going to accept it as this, he wasn't going to go against it.

I wiped my tears with my sleeve and walked out of the office. Alexander was standing outside, as soon as he saw me he walked towards me.

"I guess they have told you their plan." He said looking a bit uncomfortable.

"Yeah." I sighed. "Guess we are getting married." I let out a shaky laugh.

He looked at me with sympathy. "I didn't think this is how you were going to be in my family." He said and rubbed the back of his neck.

I sighed." It's for the best Dexter. We have to do this. For our family." I said and he looked at me.

"For our family." He said and we shook hands.

It was weird that I was going to marry Alexander when all I wanted was to marry Xavier but fate had a different plan for me.

I walked back to my apartment and stayed there for the rest of the day.

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"Adriana!!" I jumped at the voice. I walked to the door, trying to calm down my racing heart.

"What?!" I asked the intruder when I opened the door.

"Get dressed we are going to dinner." Rinaldo said and walked away. I stood there gaping at his retreating form.

"You better hurry, we are leaving in 15 minutes."He said before closing the penthouse door behind him.

I recovered from the shock and rushed to get ready.

I ran to the bathroom to freshen up and to my closet to pick out an outfit. I went with black jeans and a black semi-casual top with striking blue gladiator heels.

"I hope you are ready!" Rinaldo yelled. I walked to the living room and Rinaldo stood there looking very handsome,of course I would never tell him that he is handsome for the fear that his already big head will get even bigger.

My brother was dressed in jeans and a plain white t-shirt and a black coat, to compliment the look he wore white sneakers.

"Wow, why didn't you just wear black shoes and you would be already to go to a funeral." He cocked his head to the side looking at ky choice of outfit.

"I like the pop of the colour. It goes with the outfit." I retorted, crossing my arms over my chest.

He scoffed. "It doesn't. I dated a fashion desginer and to her this would be a 'fashion no-no'." He said putting air quotes over the 'fashion no-no'. I rolled my eyes at him.

"You were probably to busy doing the woman to even pick up on any fashion sense." I said and he scoffed.

"Just so you know, I know a lot about fashion. For you information, little sister, I was a model." He said giving me a cocky smile.

"You was a model dear big brother." I said emphasizing the was.

He gaped at me as I walked out of my apartment.

"You better get out before I lock you in there." I smirked and he narrowed his eyes at me before walking out.

"What did I ever do to get a sister like you?" He said to himself.

"Must be something great because I am the best." I smiled innocently at him and he rolled his eyes causing me to laugh.

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It was nice to get out with the family for dinner. After all we have been going through we needed the break.

I realised that I had forgotten my phone in the car and went to go it.

As soon as I walked out of the restuarant, my gaze fell on a particular car. A familiar figure got out soo followed by another.

It was Xavier and that tramp from his office.

I watched as he put his arm around her waist and lead her into the hotel across the street. My heart sank as I watched them leave. I realised that this game was going to be a lot harder than I thought...

I know it is not much but I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. So it is revealed why Alexander and Adriana got married in The Mafia's Precious Daughter. Don't be afraid to share your views and opinions😊

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