Mafia Princess

Chapter 4

Alexandra's POV

Thursday

"Let's sit down, yeah?" I say, gesturing to the couch. "Want anything to drink? I'm about to grab a water myself." I ask and they all shake their heads. I go to the kitchen and grab a kitchen knife and water.

I slip the knife in the waistband of my pants, making sure it wouldn't cut me and walk to the living room.

I give them a small smile as I sit down with my water. "Ok, so why the fuck should I believe you guys being in a mafia? How do I know you're not just mental?" I question and the guy that hugged me shrugs.

He lifts his shirt a little for me to see a tattoo of a moon with cool designs. The guys in the back do the same but have it in other places like their arms or neck.

"What's that supposed to mean? Maybe you guys all got matching tattoos just because." I say with a shrug and the guy that hugged me smiles.

He stands up and walks to the front door and opens it. "Take a look outside. See all these guys surrounding the house? They're my men." The guy says with a smirk.

Outside there are a bunch of men in suits scattered around the front yard, side yard, and back yard. Hmm. I tilt my head to the side as I hum.

The guy walks back to the living room and I follow. "Ok so if you guys are really part of a mafia, what's your business with me and my dad?" I ask and the guy that hugged me glares at the ground.

"He isn't your father." The guy spits out then looks at me and his face softens. "Alexandra, I am your father. You are the mafia princess." The guy says slowly with sincerity.

"Wow, this is some fucked up Princess Diaries shit right here." I say with a whistle and my dad glares at me.

"Language." He says and I roll my eyes. "I can say it because I'm having some crazy dream and I'm going to wake up from any second now." I say and wait a few seconds.

"Sorry, princesa. I don't think this is a dream." One of the guys in the back smirks. He has black hair, looks a little younger than the guy that just claimed to be my father. He has an accent.

I glare at him. "Oh, and that's one of your uncles. But he's not my brother, just close friends. He's third in command." The guy that claims to be my father says.

"I'm sorry, I don't see how any of this is possible. My dad and I look alike and my mom...don't get me started on her but I know everyone she's been married to. And besides, wouldn't my brothers be yours too?" I question and he sighs.

"You were adopted. Your 'parents' adopted you because they really wanted to have a daughter but couldn't have one. Your birth mother left then found out she was pregnant with you. She put you up for adoption because she felt she was too young to raise a kid.

I tracked her down because I heard rumors that she was pregnant and asked her if it was true then she told me. I've been trying to find you on my own with the help of my friends. I didn't want to get everyone involved because if it was rumored that I had a daughter, other people could use you against me." He explains.

"Wow. Um, that's a lot to take in. Assuming you're telling the truth. I want to see my birth certificate and adoption papers." I say then remember something. "Was that birth certificate mom has fake?" I ask my adoptive dad and he nods.

"We wanted someone who looks like us so we could avoid telling you." He says. My biological dad hands me my birth certificate and my adoptive dad hands me the papers. "My real name is Jorden?!" I exclaim in surprise. I've always liked that name, for a boy and girl.

"Uh, yeah." My bio dad scratches the back of his neck. "Do you not like it? We can always get it changed." He asks worriedly and I shake my head. "No, I like that name but why did you say that I could get it changed? I'm not going to live with you. I don't even know you." I say.

"I was hoping you would stay with me for a little while so we could get to know each other." He says nervously. "Titi!" I call out and she comes over from the kitchen. "I assume you heard everything?" I question and she nods. "Let me see the papers." She demands and looks over them.

"Everything seems to be in order. You can go if you want but you have to call or text me everyday." She says and I nod with a smile.

"I'll stay with you for...two months. That should be more than enough time. But if I want to go home earlier than that, I will go home." I say and they nod.

"Great. You can stay here and I could pick you up tomorrow morning? At around 10:00 to 11:00?" My bio dad asks and I nod. "That will work. And you," I say, pointing to my adoptive dad. "I am so glad I'm not related to you." I say with a chuckle.

***The Next Morning***

"Titi, I know, I know. I will call or text you everyday. Just calm down." I say and she sighs.

"My baby girl is leaving me for two months, maybe even more. I can't be calm." She says and I hug her.

*Ding-Dong*

"That must be him. I love you Titi." I say and hug her again. "I love you, too." I reply and grab my bag. I go to open the door and see my bio dad.

"Hey." I say. "Hey, you ready to go?" He asks and I nod. We head out and in front there's a black van and someone opens the back door for us.

Inside it's like a limosine, not that I've ever been in one before.

"Wow, this is really cool." I say and my bio dad nods. "So, what's your name?" I ask. "Giovanni Cruz. Your last name is Cruz." He replies.

"What should I call you? Giovanni?" I ask and he chuckles. "You can call me Gio for short, whatever you're comfortable with." He replies.

"Gio. Gio, about the mafia, what do you guys exactly do?" I ask and he gives me a small smile.

"I know the word 'mafia' scares you but we're not like that. I'm not going to tell you anything, you'll just have to check it out for yourself. I have a meeting in about an hour. I'm really sorry, I know this is pretty cliché but it's important. I will get back to you as soon as I can. While I'm at the meeting, I'll have my second in command's son give you a tour. Is that ok?" Gio asks and I nod.

"We have a whole two months together. It's alright."I say and he smiles. "Great."

***AN***

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