The Mafia's Secret Daughter ( #1 in the Mafia Series )

twenty two

{ Tori's POV }

After my shower I walk out of my bathroom, and into my room, only to see Luca standing near my bed.

"Are you trying to make this a habit?" I ask

"Possibly." Luca answers simply then he goes on to ask "Would you like to go on a date with me tonight?"

"Excuse me, what?" I ask because I sure was not expecting that

"Would you like to go on a date with me tonight?" Luca repeats the question while walking closer to me

"I heard you ask the first time. I just want to know why you're asking me.." I reply

Luca laughs as he continues to walk closer to me then he says "I'm asking you because I'm trying to be a gentleman for you.. but the thing is; you drive me to the point of wanting to shoot any man who touches you in any form. You should also be aware that if you do say yes, that from this point on you're mine."

"Okay then." I answer

"Ok?" Luca questions with an eyebrow raised

"I'll go on this date willingly, but make no mistake boss, I'm no ones but my own."
I say stubbornly

He laughs lowly then walks to the door but before he opens it he turns around and says "I'll see you tonight at seven, Angel."

"Where are we going?" I ask

"One of my favorite places." He replies

"I need to know what to wear." I say

"Business casual, I suppose." Luca offers

"Thanks." I say as he smiles with a nod and walks out the door.

I immediately call downstairs and ask for Greta. I need help. I'm not good at dates.
Never have been. I'm confident until it comes to one on one pressure, and romance.

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Greta walks into my room looking concerned and asks "Tori you said it was important ; should I go get Mrs. Elena or maybe Mrs. Angelina?"

"I'm fine and please don't call them. I haven't known them for long, but somehow I don't think they would handle this news in a calm manner...and well I need calmness." I reply

"What is the news? Are you pregnant?"
Greta asks raising an eyebrow

"No of course. Why would I be pregnant?"
I question

"House full of handsome men including who I've heard is your ex from New York."
Greta says with a shrug like it would be obvious

"No I'm not pregnant.. and if you must know I haven't slept with anyone here outside of Alex and that was like a whole other lifetime ago."
I reply rolling my eyes

"Then what do you need my help with dear?"
Greta questions

"I have a date." I answer

"Oh and who's your date with?" Greta asks with a smile

"That's kind of what I need help with...it's Luca." I answer quietly just in case someone is walking outside my room

"I'm not sure why you're being so quiet dear, everyone in the house will find out eventually. I don't understand why you are so nervous."
Greta says

"I guess you're right but that doesn't mean that they'll find out from me. I need help Greta, I don't do well with this type of thing. I want to calm down and be dressed appropriately. I don't want to make a fool out of myself. I'm better than that. I was just hoping that you could maybe help me get ready. Please?" I voice my thoughts to her honestly

"Tori, dear you don't have to even ask. I'll be honored to help you. After all it's your first date with your future husband."
Greta says with smile

"Don't even say such a thing. No one is getting married to anyone." I say genuinely a little freaked out about the idea of it

Greta lightly laughs.

"What has you so freaked out?" Greta asks

"I don't know. Romance and things like that makes me feel awkward, and I don't always do well with awkwardness." I answer

Greta grabs my hands in hers and says "I have a feeling it won't be awkward. Just try to calm down and trust me a little on this. It won't be just another normal date."

"It won't?" I question a little confused

"No trust me, my dear. I've never been so sure of anything before." Greta says seriously

I just nod and give her a slight smile.

"Now you go sit on the bed and I'll pick out a suitable outfit for you to wear." Greta says

"Why do I feel like you are having fun with this?" I ask

"Because it feels like I'm a little girl again playing with dolls, only this time a real life one.." Greta says chuckling at her self

"You must enjoy fashion.." I say

"I always have. I wanted to work in the fashion industry growing up, but instead I followed in the footsteps of my mother."
Greta explains almost sadly

"Do you regret it?" I ask her

"Sometimes but then there are others where I'm just glad to be alive. Thanks to this mafia I've been kept safe and protected. Not many other people can say they live in a house full of bodyguards. I also get to help others. Such as the men when they are injured, or the women when they go through life changing experiences and are scared for whatever the reason. I get to help feed the whole house, and do my best to make sure that when they are around me they are never hungry or feel alone. I love this job, and I admired my mother for it as a young girl watching her..but sometimes I can't help but wonder." Greta says

"Alex has an aunt in New York who is a fashion designer, her name is Diane Gray. I was her main assistant back in New York, I even helped design a few pieces. I loved my job, and I loved her. She was like my family in New York, almost like my own aunt. It was a dream job. It just wasn't ever fully my own dream. Sometimes I would dream of being a fashion designer, and it seemed like a glamorous job to have..but I think that was more of my mother's dream for me." I tell Greta a little randomly

"I think you would've been a great fashion designer, but I'm happy you ended up here ; I'll always be here ready to help you on your life journey, in anyway that I can." Greta says

"I'm glad I'm here too.. and thank you for being here, I can honestly say I don't know what I'd do without you." I tell her and she gives me a smile with tears in her eyes

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Greta picked out my clothes and got them ready while I did my own hair and makeup while she added in notes about it.

I'm getting more anxious by the hour to know how it's all going to turn out...