~𝑮𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊~
I walked into a large dark-themed office where everyone was seated, including Mama. OK, family meeting? uhh i could never get use to this. I took a vacant seat in front of Papa, and Mama is sitting next to me. I believe this is going to turn ugly. Do I tell them that I know they are members of the mafia or not? uh.
It's not that I don't want to be here. I just want to know why they didn't find me. Maybe I'll stay, but if he finds out about my return, he'll kill me and them. i don't know why i'm feeling so weak, i have to go back i can't get hurt again.
"OK, bambina, I know you have questions for me, so ask them, and I'll answer them honestly." I took a deep breath and looked him in the eyes, then asked, "Why did you think I was dead and didn't think of looking for me?" my voice strong but trembling "Why is this happening now? I have a wonderful family and friends, so why look for me now?"
I could see the guilt in his eyes. He closed his eyes and said, "i-i." "I don't want you to be afraid of us before I tell you everything, because we will never hurt you. You're our little bundle of joy." I'm sure they're gonna tell me now.
"We, um, we are the Italian mafia," he says, breaking the silence. Did they expect me to scream like a little girl? pfft. Let's surprise them."I know," I say flatly and saw everyone turn to look at me with a shocked expression on their face. I'm laughing. I'm laughing uncontrollably almost falling.
I take a moment to collect myself before returning to my expressionless mood. "Did you really think I wouldn't know? I was kidnapped by the Russian mafia, for fucks sake. I eventually found out about you guys as well." I shrug my shoulders and sink into my seat.
Papa clears his throat and continues after coming out of shock. "Well, that went well. So, 16 years ago, your grandfather and I ended a war between Russians, killing every single one of them, or so we thought. We were reassured that it was over, but what we didn't realise was that they had plans to exact revenge on us. It was your and Gio's birthday when you were 4 and almost 5.
We were busy preparing for it the day before, and it was the night you were kidnapped... we had no idea we had a mole, in fact someone who was living with us close to the family. your caregiver, We trusted her because she had been with us for years.
The morning came, and we all decided to surprise you both twins, but when we arrived, you weren't there and found gio sleeping alone. We searched the entire house but we couldn't, like that it was a week we still had no news.
But then a package came, it was a small girl's bloodied body and her face was damaged, she looked just like you, that girl had your long hair, your clothes, everything...we were devastated your mother, me, and your brothers , we even did a DNA match and it came positive.."
"Then suddenly there was a message that they were on their way. We didn't know who until recently, when we learned that he had a son and that he had been crowned leader. We couldn't believe it and began making plans to finish him off as well.
We attacked them, but he ran away. Nonetheless, we captured his second in command, which is how we found you were alive. We also sought help from our allies. the name "Victor" is all we know about him.
My body shivered as I heard victor's name, thankfully not his. Although my breathing became shallow, as i thought about victor and I couldn't hear anything. He was going to track me down! Oh my God. Someone was repeatedly shaking me, and when I came back to myself, I saw all the boys looking worried, and Mama hugging me. and i was crying? I wiped my tears away and sat down again.
"h- he's gone into hiding?" I ask Papa. "Yes, bambina, what's the matter?" "Did he hurt you in any way? was he the one who had you?" he asked hesitant. I couldn't tell them yet, even though I know they didn't abandon me now. "I'm fine, I don't want to talk about it right now." He nods, kisses my forehead, and returns to his chair."
It was quiet for a while before papa said, "so bambina, since you know about the mafia, we have don't really have any rules for you except one which everyone else also have to obey. " to which I voted and motioned him to continue.
"Respect, support, love and trust each other. be loyal. that's all." he says and i gave him a slight smile and agreed.
"But after I escaped from them, the friends I now call family provided me with a home and supported me in building my empire. As a matter of fact, I may have to leave to go back and forth, so I expect you to agree so that I can agree to your rules." I raise an eyebrow at them as I wait for their response.
3..2..1 here it comes . Papa, the twins, and Mattia asked, "Empire?", "Business and you?", and "How?" and I started "Well, yeah, I finished high school early but never had the opportunity to attend college there, but the family who took me in, supported me and forced me to attend college and invested in my business, and now i own several fashion lines and some of it's the most famous brands, and one of the too companies too. the day before yesterday was the opening of my new clothing-line here in Italy. I'm also known as Giselle Rose Garcia in the business world."
I'm waiting for someone to say something...fucking hell it's been 5 minutes, maybe I've given them all the shocking news at the same time. But I can't tell them about my backstory as an assassin. I just hope they agree, or else I'll have to leave.
"THE CEO OF ROSE INDUSTRIES?! " shouts Alejandro, both our companies are one of the top companies he must have known. "Yes, brother," the quipped a cheery Gio. "Oh, my twinny is a businesswoman, I'm so proud of you!" I give him a friendly grin.
"Well, papa, mama, do you mind if I do that?" "Of course, baby, I'm so proud of the girl you've become," mama said, I'm so happy to hear but not to show much emotion until I can fully trust them.
"Yes, bambina, I'm glad you've grown and accomplished so much in your life that we missed." he says sadly "Well, I'm here, aren't I?" they all smile at that.
maybe it wont be that bad here..