Liliana woke up on her 18th birthday with a mix of excitement and anticipation. She had been planning this day for months, looking forward to celebrating with her friends at the club. Little did she know, fate had something entirely different in store for her.
As she was getting ready to leave the house, her phone buzzed. It was Maria, her best friend, calling her to come over so they could go shopping and get dressed together. Liliana rushed downstairs to ask her dad if she could borrow the car for the day.
To her surprise, she found her dad engaged in a conversation with a strikingly handsome man she had never seen before. His name was Vance, and there was an air of authority about him that immediately caught her attention. As she eavesdropped on their conversation, her heart sank.
It turned out that her father had sold her to Vance, the head mafia boss, and she was now being forced into a marriage she had no knowledge of. Liliana's mind was spinning, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events. She approached her father, seeking answers.
With a heavy heart, her father explained that Vance had asked him not to reveal the truth to her yet. Vance wanted to make Liliana fall in love with him before revealing their arranged marriage. The very thought shook her to the core.
Trying to hide her inner turmoil, Liliana mustered up the courage to ask her father if she could borrow the car. He agreed but on one condition – she had to take Vance with her. Reluctantly, she agreed to the arrangement, her mind filled with questions and confusion.
As Liliana and Vance got into the car, an uncomfortable silence filled the air. Liliana couldn't help but steal glances at Vance, trying to understand the man who held her fate in his hands. He seemed calm and collected, his eyes giving away nothing.
As they drove towards Maria's house, Liliana's mind raced with thoughts of escape. She desperately wanted to run away from this forced marriage and regain control of her own life. But the reality of the situation weighed heavily on her. How could she escape from someone as powerful as Vance, the head of the mafia?
Arriving at Maria's house, Liliana plastered a smile on her face, trying to act as if everything was normal. Maria, oblivious to the turmoil inside Liliana, greeted her with excitement. They spent the day shopping and trying on different outfits, but Liliana couldn't shake off the feeling of being trapped.
Throughout the day, Vance kept a watchful eye on Liliana, never letting her out of his sight. It was as if he knew she had thoughts of escape brewing in her mind. His presence was suffocating, and Liliana felt like a bird trapped in a gilded cage.
As the day turned into evening, Liliana and Vance made their way to the club where her friends were waiting. The music and laughter filled the air, creating a facade of happiness. But inside, Liliana's heart was heavy, burdened by the secret she carried.
She danced and laughed with her friends, all the while aware of Vance's presence behind her. It was impossible to forget the reality of her situation, even in the midst of celebration. The night wore on, and the weight of her impending marriage became almost unbearable.
As the clock struck midnight, Liliana's 18th birthday came to an end. She couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and betrayal. The day that was supposed to mark her transition into adulthood had instead become a symbol of her loss of freedom.
The journey ahead seemed daunting and uncertain. Liliana knew that she had to find a way to break free from this arranged marriage, to reclaim her life and make her own choices. With determination burning in her eyes, she vowed to herself that she would not let fate dictate her future. No matter what it took, Liliana was determined to ensure that her own destiny was in her hands.