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"In a broken nest there are a few whole eggs."
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"So, I think we owe you an explanation." My so-called father states.
"Really? You don't say." I say sarcastically. The four of us sit at a small table, me on Leo's lap. There were only 3 seats and I had too many questions to have time to try to argue.
"When you and your brother were born there was a fire at the mansion. Your older brothers managed to get Dimitri out but they couldn't find you. We thought you were dead until 2 years ago we came across your picture and name. Since you've been going by Eloise Romano we haven't been able to track you." My father finishes.
"So the people who abused me for years weren't really my real parents and I had a real family this whole time? I also have brothers correct?" I question.
"Yes my dear, they are all here if you wish to meet them." My mom says.
"Of course! But, I have one more question. If I was going by my real name; Eloise Antonov for years then how come no one knew?" I ask. My parents give each other a look that I cant read before turning back to me.
"We didn't look for you. We thought you were dead. We wanted to forget about you." My dad mumbles. That's great my family could've saved me but chose to forget about me.
"Wow. Is there anything else I need to know?"
"We run the Russian Mafia. Your eldest brother Edrik just took over as the Don." Dad says quickly. Is that why I'm so important to the mafia? Maybe this is what Leo was talking about.
I turn to Leo as the pieces start to fit together. "Is that why you want to marry me? Because I'm some Russian Mafia-Princess?" He looks at me with a soft smile then he places his hand on my cheek.
"No tesoro. Far arrabbiare la tua famiglia è solo la ciliegina sulla torta." I give him a confused glare but he just turns back to my parents. "So, do you wish to come to our wedding?" He asks. (T: Making your family mad is just the cherry on top.)
"You're not marrying my only daughter Сука. I'll die before I let that happen." My father growls. Both he and my mother share a scowl on their face. (T: Bitch)
"That's no way to talk to your son-in-law. Besides I'm not forcing her to marry me. Why don't we let her decide? Bambina, do you want to marry me?" He looks almost nervous about my answer.
All of this is happening too fast. A few days ago I was working and hanging out with Naomi. Now I'm a Russian Mafia-Princess, I have brothers and real parents which I didn't even know I had fake ones, my only real friend lied to me, and to top that all off I have to choose whether or not I wanna marry the Don of the Italian Mafia.
"Yes, I want to marry you." I almost stutter. The whole table looks shocked including me. I don't know why I said yes but I did.
Before anyone can talk the whole room turns to the door. I see 3 men in fresh suits walk in. They make a beeline towards us.
"Who are you guys?" I ask as they reach our table.
"These are your brothers." My mother quietly says.
"This is her?" The tallest of the 3 asks as he runs his hand through his dark locks. Both of my parent's nod.
"Hi-" I'm cut off by the 3 of them picking me up off of Leo and engulfing me in a hug. I hug them back and feel them tighten their grip. They let go and I do the same. They all turn to Leo.
"What were you doing with my sister?" The one that I assume is my twin says. He looks almost exactly like me except for the whole him being a boy.
Leo chuckles at his words. "Ah Dimitri, always getting straight to the point. Why don't you all just enjoy the ball and stop asking me questions about my fiance." My brothers turn red with anger. Before they can charge him I sit on top of Leo in hopes to protect him. The boys stop in their tracks realizing what's happening.
"You're taking his side?" The one in the middle says.
"Of course she is Arman." Leo says cockily. Dimitri, Arman, and Edrik. Those are their names.
"Manny I'm not taking sides." I state. I hear Dimitri complain about not getting a nickname first.
"Please tell me you're not marrying this fool." Edrik scoffs.
"Edy..." I begin but I'm cut off by Edrik storming off. Arman follows him but not before sending me a glare.
"Dimi, I'm sor-"
"Do you love him?" He asks. I sit there not knowing what to say. I don't love him I just met him but something about him makes me want to give him a chance.
"You're marrying a man you don't even love? Risking your family and for what?" Dimitri yells causing me to jump. At this point I notice everyone around us staring at us.
"Dimitri Ivan Antonov! You will not yell at your sister like that again." My mother scolds him.
"No sister of mine would marry a Romano." He scoffs then walks off. I feel Leo wipe a tear I didn't know had fallen. My father looks disappointed while my mother just looks upset.
