Bound by my blood

Chapter nine

See anybody could be bad to you
You need a good girl to blow your mind
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I stare at the dress in the mirror for a moment before walking out to show everyone. I didn't really like it but apparently Neveah did.

It was quite conservative and modest which I knew my babbo and Nico would love. However, it was my wedding and I didn't like any of the dresses.

"It's... definitely something" mama speaks up after a moment.

"It looks disgusting on me and makes me look like a fucking bore" I state calmly and Ameena burst into laughter before agreeing.

"None of these dresses are you. We'll just have to look somewhere else tomorrow" Aurora shrugs and I nod.

"Can someone call up one of the other boutiques and book a meeting for tomorrow? I'm going out for lunch with some friends from university as I need to tell them I'm moving" I smile as I retreat into the changing room.

Carefully I slip the dress off and pull my clothes back on. As I make my way to my family I hand the dress back to the assistant.

Mamma hands me some money (even through I don't need it) before kissing my cheek. I say goodbye to everyone as I run out the street and walk briskly down the street.

I run into the cafe and smile at my tiny group. Gilbert stands up when he sees me and waves me over.

"Hey Gil" I greet, hugging briefly before sitting down.

"Hey so what did you want to talk about?" Tia asks after passing me a coffee, "is it something about your family?".

"Umm kinda. So you know my family is a big business family with the clubs and hotels and shit we own?" I start.

They both give me small nods of acknowledgment so I continue, "I met this guy at one of the business events a while ago but I didn't want to tell anyone. He's asked me to move in with him and I've said yes".

Gil gapes at me in shock whilst Tia just shrugs before asking, "is he handsome?".

"Are you seriously asking that? Why didn't you tell us? Do you love him?" Gil interrogates me and I lie calmly.

"Yes I love him. The only downside is he lives in Sicily".

"Wow that's sad but you still haven't answered my question" Tia mutters before she downs the rest of her coffee.

"He's alright" I giggle as I didn't need my friend to obsess over my fiancé. She does that enough about my brother.

We sit in the cafe for the next hour. Gil tears up when we eventually have to say goodbye and I feel bad.

Vincenzo definitely wasn't going to let me invite my university friends to the wedding plus it might be dangerous as a lot of cartel and mafia leaders are meant to be turning up.
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I pull the towel around my body tightly before opening my bedroom door as someone pounds on it.

Mamma and Ameena rush into my room without saying a word. I frown and follow them as they make a beeline for my closet.

"Baby go and dry your hair. Ameena will help you with your makeup and a hairstyle whilst we wait for everyone to come over".

"Mamma what's going on?" I question as Ameena throws me a white underwear set.

"Somethings happened in Sicily and Vincenzo is going berserk saying he needs to get back as soon as possible. He wants you two to get married tonight" Ameena informs me as my mamma pulls out all my white dresses.