The Mafia's Secret Daughter ( #1 in the Mafia Series )

seventeen

( Tori in bra and underwear set above )
{ Tori's POV }

Luca walks in my bedroom seeming confident.
He catches my eyes first, then he shuts the door behind him, as his eyes drink me in.

"Ever heard of knocking?" I ask

"You confuse me. One minute you are this innocent angel who seems to be healing from brokenness, and the next your ripping into me and anyone else like a heartless mafia leader.." Luca says as he walks closer to me

"I sometimes confuse myself..so that's understandable." I reply with a shrug as I put my jeans and black tank top on.

"Earlier you were disrespectful, and if anyone else had of said even half of what you said, I would've put a bullet in between their eyes...you questioned not only me but the person who taught me." Luca says as he continues walking to me

"What do you want me to say? That I'm sorry and that from here on out I'll bite my tongue?"
I question

"No. I want you to promise me that you'll never change." Luca says as he places a hand on the side of my face then he goes on to say "Even though you questioned me it doesn't make you wrong...if anything it makes you stupidly brave...and I never want you to change that."

He rubs my cheek with his thumb then he takes his hand away and steps back.

"I have a party to attend tonight. I want you to come with me as my date. I want you to see and experience all sides of the mafia."
Luca tells me

"What kind of party?" I ask

"It's a party that our partners are throwing. It'll be full of stuck up people who will think they are better than you, but I think you'll manage just fine." Luca answers

"Are you actually going to ask me or..?"
I question with a teasing smile

Luca lets out a breathy laugh.

"Will you Victoria Nicole Miller Ferrari be my date for tonight's party?" Luca asks like he's holding back an eye roll or something

"No." I say and he just raises an eyebrow questioning me. I give him a smirk and say
"But you can be my date."

Luca actually laughs then he says "I'll consider myself honored then."

"As you should." I joke with my own smile playing on my face 

Luca goes to walk back to the door but before he opens it ; he looks at me one last time and says "I'll have your dress sent up by Greta, and I'll have my mother and Angelina come up here to help you get ready."

"No need I can get myself ready this time."
I tell him as he exits my room

<>

I had a salad for lunch with Angelina, Elena, and Greta. I made Greta take a break and eat with us in my room once she brung the dress I'm wearing tonight up. I think she overworks herself.

After lunch I sent Angelina and Elena away so I could get myself ready, it took a lot of convincing to get them out of my room but I did it. Greta however begged to stay to help me being I sent the others away. I hesitantly agreed wanting to be independent but Elena and Angelina said they wouldn't leave unless I accepted Greta's help. So I accepted.

I throw on my undergarments Greta picked out and put a robe on. Then I walk out of the bathroom back into my bedroom. Greta got me to sit so she could paint my finger nails and toe nails. I told her I could do it but she insisted saying she had always wanted a daughter to do stuff like this with. So I let her have the moment. Then after my nails dried. She helps me style my hair. I did most of it but she did help a little. After my hair I did my makeup because I honestly don't like when other people mess with my face that much.

While I was doing my makeup, Greta got my dress ready for me. Seeing how much time has passed I ask Greta "When am I suppose to be downstairs?"

"In ten minutes." Greta answers

"Who else is going?" I ask

"Just you, Mr. Luca, and Mr. Marco." She says

"Ok. Do you want to help me get into my dress?" I ask

"Of course. I would be honored." Greta says

Greta helps me slip on my dress, then she zips it up, and takes a step back looking at me.
So I turn around to face her.

"How do I look?" I ask her

"Beautiful just like your mother." Greta says

"Thank you!" I say then I go and look at myself in the mirror and ask  "Are you sure I'm dressed appropriately for this party?"

"I think it's perfect. Mr. Luca sent Mrs. Elena and Mrs. Angelina to go pick out the dress, and he told them to pick out the best that they could find." Greta says

"He did?" I question surprised

"He did." Greta answers then she goes on to ask "May I be honest with you?"

I give her a nod.

"I've been observing this world and everyone in it for years..and you are by far the most humble person I've met. Outside of your mother of course. So I think you should know that from this night on people will try to change you or take advantage of you. They will try to cut you down by any means necessary, just remember who you are, and stand firm. Stay aware of everyone around you, the men are dangerous, and sometimes heartless, but the women are the devil's daughters. Be careful." Greta warns

" I will. Don't worry. Thank you for everything today!" I tell her with a small smile

"Anytime. Now you go and show them that they can't toy with you. Make sure they know if they won't let you be their equal that you'll be their boss." Greta says with a smile

I give her a smile and just lightly shake my head.

"Now let me take you downstairs so we can see everyone's reactions to the mafia princess dressed for the title." Greta says

"I'm no princess." I reply

"You just aren't a spoiled princess but you are entitled to this life sometimes you need to just embrace it." Greta adds

"I'll keep that in mind." I say deep in thought

Greta opens my bedroom door and we walk down the stairs before I can reach the bottom of the stairs.. I see Valente, Riccardo, Angelina, Francesco, Elena, Luca, Marco, Lorenzo, and Diego all waiting at the bottom looking stunned.

You would think at some point they would stop being surprised...