Tessa's father is a leader in one of the biggest mafias in the country. She's shadowed him her whole life in order to be ready to take over. But, he forgot to mention that in order to take over, she has to marry someone of his choosing...
"What do you mean you already chose?" I asked. "Grayson, I want you to take over for me." "What?!?" "I think you are the better one for this job, you're smart, tough, and have very good judgement." "What do I have to do?" "Well You'll shadow me for the rest of the year before you turn 18, and then you'll take over for me. But first things first, you have to meet you future wife tonight." As soon as he said future wife, my eyes got wide. "What do you mean future wife?" "As a part of becoming the next leader, you will have to marry someone from another mafia. But don't worry son, I got the biggest and most dangerous mafia in the country's leader's daughter all ready to marry you. Plus, she's gorgeous!" "When do I meet her?" I bluntly asked "Tonight, her and her family are coming to dinner."
Tessa's POV
I went home and quickly changed into a nice outfit for dinner. I settled on a short sparkly silver dress, and straightened my hair.
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My dad came home, and told us to get into the car. I walked into the car with my mom. No one has told me why we're going, but I figure I'll find out soon enough. After about 30 minutes, we finally pull up to a house. The house didn't look like it belonged to a mafia leader, it just looked like your everyday home. We got out and I walked behind my parents as we went up to the door. My father and mother stood in front of me blocking who ever opened it. As soon as they walked in, and I followed in I was shocked to see him standing their right in front of me. "Tessa?" "Yes" "What are you doing here? I'm supposed to be meeting someone..." "I'm here for business, I'm not sure what they told you or what you have to do with this type of business Grayson." Before Grayson could even say something back, my dad had called me over. "Tessa, this is Sean Dolan. He is a leader of one of the local mafias." "Hi Mr.Dolan, I'm Tessa nice to meet you." I greeted. "Nice to meet you too. I'm sure you know why you are here." "Actually Mr.Dolan, I'm don't. I was only told it was for business, but nothing else was disclosed." "Maybe we should start eating, and we can discuss it at the table? Shall we?" He said as he motioned for us to go to the dining room. As I was walking I saw the twins following behind, I wonder if they now what's happening? " Guys, I didn't know you came from a mafia family too, do you know what's going on here?" They both just stared at each other almost looking like they saw a ghost. Ethan finally spoke up, " Tessa, we didn't know we came from a mafia family either until maybe 20 minutes ago." "So you don't know what business I'm here for with your family?" They both ignored your question and took a place at the table, causing you to follow them. "So Tessa, as you know you are taking over my role as leader, but in order to do so you need to be married." my dad explains. "Ok, but what does this have to do with the Dolans?" "Well, Tessa, Grayson is going to be taking over my role as leader as well, and you are going to marry him to create a stronger Mafia, and unite the two Mafias in LA." Sean explains. "Oh, well.... I don't know what to say." I stammer out. "It's not going to happen right away, but we would like you two to get acquainted during this year before you both take over." My Dad explains. I look at Grayson, and I could tell that this isn't what he wanted, but you've lived this live forever and already knew that there wasn't a way out. "Well, Mr.Dolan I feel like this is going to be an interesting partnership, but I'm excited." You say only to please your father. You look at Grayson again and can see that he's still trying to comprehend everything from today, so you don't push any further.
Grayson's POV:
Tessa's going to be my wife? My dad's apart of the mafia? I have to take over and lead? So many things are happening. What's odd is that Tessa doesn't even seem phased about marrying me or taking over the mafia. "Grayson aren't you going to eat your food?"my mom asks. "Oh yeah" I chuckle as I force food down my system, even though my appetite is completely gone. "So Tessa, have you and Grayson ever crossed paths before?" My Dad questions Tessa.
"Um we met earlier today at football practice." She says shyly.
And she mentioned today... I defeatedly think.
"Oh you play football Tessa?" My parents asked as she had intrigued them. "Well growing up I trained in fighting and played a lot of sports to mentally train me. But, my uncle, Coach Roberts taught me and I loved it. I just joined the team today actually." "That's great Tessa, I'm sure you and Grayson will get along great then!" My dad exclaims. "That's if she doesn't take my spot first," I mumbled under my breath. "What was that Grayson?" Ethan asked trying to embarrass me. "Oh nothing," I reply smiling at everyone. Dinner soon finishes and my parents are talking with Tessa's. And we both are sitting alone in the living room trying to wrap our heads around the situation. "How are you not pissed off right now?" I ask. "I've been working for this my whole life, and it could be worse." "How?" "I could be marrying your brother." She sarcastically jokes. I start laughing and smile realizing she's trying to lighten the mood and make me feel better, "I'm not that bad," she starts, " I think we just got off on the wrong foot. I never meant to come for your spot on the team, I only got worked up because you were saying I couldn't because I was a girl. But, my whole life I've had to prove to people that I'm good enough to lead even though I'm a girl. And I guess the fact that you were saying that I shouldn't even be given a chance, made me want it even more." I look at her and I see that she's really trying to make an effort with me, and I really appreciate it. "I'm sorry, I didn't know you felt that way." I reach over and place my hand on her thigh and look into her hazel eyes, and give her a soft smile. "Thanks, I should probably go. But, let me give you my number in case you need it, and then I'll see you at practice tomorrow." She says, as she hands me her phone, and places her hand on my thigh waiting for me to finish. But the more her hand lingers on my thigh the more flustered I get causing me to take longer. I send a text to myself so I get her number as well. "Well goodnight Tessa," I say as I stand up and give her a hug and walk her to the door. After she leaves, reality sets back in and that this is not a joke. I have to step up and lead the mafia following in my father's footsteps.
