The shattering news

Cindy jumped out of the bed to open the door on my behalf.It was Sawyer,my bodyguard.

Sawyer is of my father's age and he has been my bodyguard since I was a kid.He is good at shooting and keeps guns with him 24 hours like every men in our world,he is a dangerous man but for me he completes the duties of a father as well.He has always been polite towards me.

"what's the matter,Sawyer?" I asked,taking steps towards the door.

"Mrs Winthrop wants to see you in the parlor."he answered and then turned to leave.

I closed the door, and was slightly panicked for my mother's sudden call for me. She,like any other mafia woman is a trophy wife,whose sole purpose is to satisfy the needs of her man and give him heirs. She has never talked to me or my younger brother lovingly.Neil being a child thrusts for her love but she is too busy maintaining her decorum before the other trophy wives. She has never called me personally to talk until it was important and this time I was fucking freaked out for no reason in particular.

Cindy took her leave as she knew the nature of mother. I got Freshen up and went downstairs to the parlor,where I was asked to meet.

My mother was having her cup of fruit tea and Sawyer was standing near the door.I went to her and greeted her,she did not respond,rather took another gulp of her tea. I waited patiently for her to finish yet my heart was racing faster than usual.

She finished her tea and asked one of the servants to take the cup to the kitchen.Then she turned to me and said,"Good Evening,Elara,I have a good news for you." she smiled. I could not remember the last time she has smiled but I wasn't knowing how to react seeing her so unusual."oh really!"I exclaimed with false joy. "yes,you know the alpha of Italy Robecco Costello, is looking for an eligible bride for his elder son, Franco,and Mr cavillano,wants to nominate your name as you are the most beautiful girl in whole Paris"

joy was clearly visible on her eyes. But the news shattered me from within.I know Costellos,they are one of the most dangerous family in mafia world and there name was enough for the other mafia troops to surrender on war.

I knew that someday,I would have to get married to a dangerous man and no one could change that but I never thought it would be too fast.

I have turned eighteen just 3 months ago.

My mother was looking at me with a happy face, "That's a good news"I replied while trying to hold myself together.

"Not yet,you have one more great news to listen to,sweetie." she said with a big grin on her face.

My throat dried up listening to it.

what worse could happen than this?