Collide ♔ Tom Kaulitz

c h a p t e r ♕ f o u r t y - e i g h t

I sat on the cream colored stool at my vanity in the master suite closet. As i applied the finishing touches of my makeup i couldn't help but let my leg bob up and down with anticipation. Today was the day i would hand over my baby sister to the man i never had the guts to marry.

What if she's unhappy?

What if he mistreats her?

What if we're making a huge mistake?

I sat my powder brush down in a clatter and covered my eyes from my reflection staring back at me. Tom's strong hands braced my shoulders and traveled down the silk robe covering my back. "No need to be nervous baby, she wants this." He said silkily next to my ear while brushing my hair off of my shoulder.

I couldn't help but tilt my head, allowing his lips to touch the side of my neck. "I'm afraid she doesn't know what she's getting herself into." I confessed as i focused on the chills making their way down my spine. He placed a few quick pecks on my smooth skin.

"Her marriage to Alessandro comes with a very big treaty between the outfits. The moment i sign that paper today, we will have an alliance with one of the biggest mafia outfits in the country. If she doesn't already love him, she will learn to." He stood up straight, a certain bluntness in his tone made me understand this deal was bigger than my feelings about the situation.

I nodded my head, staring at my future husband in the reflection of the antique vanity gifted to me. "Yes sir." I murmured, picking up my powder brush once more to smooth out the fine lines in my foundation.

Tom's body stiffened behind me. I stole a peak in the mirror at the small smirk plastered across his face. He chuckled under his breath and began to walk towards the closet door way.

"You're testing my patience, Mrs. Kaulitz." He said huskily as he rounded the door and headed towards our bedroom while adjusting his blazer. I couldn't hide the smile that bloomed onto my face. I couldn't wait for the moment i would really be Mrs. Kaulitz. This all seems too good to be true.

After getting dressed in a red wine colored cocktail dress and silver strappy pumps, i made my way down stairs where Alessandro would be arriving at any moment. I smoothed down the edges of Bella's hair and situated her dress perfectly on her petite figure.

She had to look absolutely perfect for her future husband and i would make sure of it, even though i wasn't necessarily confident in this marriage. I still was resistent to the fact that this is the way marriage worked in our world. I was one of the lucky few who fought my way to be an exception.

The door bell rang and Isabella turned to me with panic in her eyes. "What if he doesn't like me?" She swallowed nervously while waving her hands around frantically as she tried to soothe herself. I placed my hands on her shoulders, helping her to get a grip on the reality she chose for herself.

"He'd be a fool not to Bella. You're smart, beautiful, and not to mention one of the kindest souls in New York." Tony smiled softly and tried to console my baby sister. "But he's from Chicago!" She whined. Tony and i couldn't hide our chuckles at the sheer innocence of Isabella

Georg opened the door and greeted Alessandro. Isabella has always been better than me at putting on a brave face when necessary. I stole a glance at her as Alessandro's presence commanded the attention of every person in the room. Every bit of worry drained from her face and was easily replaced with infatuation as she laid eyes on him.

My future husband and my supposed to be future husband shook hands as they began to walk towards us girls who stood just outside of the foyer doorway. "You know Francesca and Isabella." Tom gestured his hand towards us. I forced a smile and kissed him on either cheek and watched as my little sister did the same. Alessandro seemed to be eyeing my sister down, deciding if he was okay with this deal.

Bill directed us out towards the patio where we were to have lunch at the Kaulitz manor. I sat at the far end of the table, closest to the railing that over looked the pond that held the big fountain. I knew Tom would take his place at the head of the table so i took the seat directly next to it on his right hand side.

Tom excused himself to retrieve his nice bottle of whiskey from his office and Bella ran inside to freshen up before the first course of out light summer lunch was served. Taking a sip of my white wine, i refused to meet Alessandro's eyes that i could feel burning into me from across the table as we were found all alone. "I see that locket was never from a friend after all." He murmured.

I nodded in agreement, feeling my cheeks flush with color. Alessandro had been able to read me from the moment he met me and it had always made me feel incredibly... exposed. I felt as if i couldn't hide things from him, for he could see right through me. "It's a shame you never closed our deal, you're a beautiful girl Francesca... I'd like to know just how beautiful all of you is." He chewed his gum on the side of his mouth, whispering his words of lust towards me across the table.

I crinkled my nose. "Let the Don hear you speak to me that way. He will cut your throat." I said with fire behind my tone. God, i was so eternally grateful i never had to marry a pig of a man such as Alessandro. But then again, i felt like i was throwing my sister out to the wolves to be eaten alive.

But it was true, Tom cut off a man's hand for touching me when i didn't even belong to him. I couldn't and didn't want to imagine all the sick and twisted things he would do to Alessandro if he heard his disgusting words. All i could tell myself was 'stay calm for the alliance.'

He chuckled, brushing his pointer finger across his plump bottom lip as he flashed me a beautiful white smile. "I know he would... I hope your sister is as feisty as you are. It'll make for good fun." He muttered under his breath as we watched Isabella walk out onto the patio, a soft smile adorning her unsuspecting face.

'stay calm for the alliance'

I took a big gulp of my wine, hoping the alcohol could get me through this lunch with out losing my god damned mind. Finally Tom joined us once again and poured himself and Alessandro a drink as the first course was served.

The entirety of lunch was spent with forced smiles by me and genuine smiles from my baby sister as she beamed at the sight of Alessandro. A stack of papers was brought out to the patio by Georg. Tom picked up the heavy sterling silver pen and signed his name by all the dotted lines. Alessandro quickly did the same and pulled a ring box out of his coat pocket.

Isabella squealed as he placed the ring on her finger without a single word escaping his mouth. She 'ohhed' and 'ahhed' while Tom and Alessandro shook hands. She never even noticed him excusing himself from the table and leaving the Kaulitz Manor. I think she had some sort of idea in her head that being a Dona would solve all her problems and make her happy. I knew she was far from right, but there was nothing i could do about it.

My heart ached for Isabella. She would never know a love as great as mine, if she ever even got to know love at all that is. She deserved someone who went above and beyond for her. She deserved a love that was kind and patient like i had. She deserved a real and personable proposal, one that wasn't a literal business transaction. She deserved better than Alessandro.