Midas's Touch
The Dinner
Photographer
Perferct...ok that's a wrapped
After the photoshoot, I went to my dressing room and sit on my vanity table as my assistants started to remove my make up
Hart (Manager)
So dinner tonight?...My treat
Alissia Maxine Allegria
No, Hart...sorry, I have plans for tonight
Alissia Maxine Allegria
My family and I will have a dinner with my sister's fiancé
Hart (Manager)
Oh, some other time then?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Yes, sure....some other time.
Hart nod and talk to the makeup artist asking them to put some lip tints on him and some blush on, the way he asked them me chuckle
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Anyway Hart, what's my schedule for this month?
Hart (Manager)
Nothing much, Just another photoshoot with a brand collab, and a guest appearance on the late night TV show
Hart (Manager)
And after that you're all free
What Hart said made me release a sigh of relief
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Hart, can you not book me anything for next month
Alissia Maxine Allegria
I want a month off.
Hart (Manager)
No can do darling Alissia
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Why?
Hart (Manager)
Did you already forget?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Forgot what?
Hart (Manager)
You have a brand deal for fashion week next month
Hart (Manager)
In Paris, my dear
Hart (Manager)
You've already signed a contract, and we can't take it back now
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Ok..fine..is there anything else?
Hart (Manager)
No..that's it for next month
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Ok then...just that...and no more project for the rest of the month.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
It's my sister's wedding and I can't miss it
Hart (Manager)
Wedding for three weeks?...are you shitting me?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
No...and it's not for three weeks, obviously... I just...needs some rest.
Hart (Manager)
Ok..ok..fine..just the photoshoot next Thursday and the TV show for this month and the fashion week for next month and no more project after that.
After my talk with my manager, I bid my goodbye and walk to my car.
Francine Mikhalkov
Alina dear, I really can't wait for you to be part of our family
Alina Marie Allegria
*Smile's politely* Me too, Auntie
Robert Mikhalkov
We should push the wedding as early as possible...I mean, you and Franco are not getting any younger
Arthur Allegria
I agree, we should've wed them while they're still in they're twenties
Francine Mikhalkov
35 is still young...they can still make lots of heir...Mylene had Alissia at that age
Mylene Allegria
*Just give a small smile* Indeed
Francine Mikhalkov
And speaking of Alissia is she coming? I saw her new photo's at a magazine.
Arthur Allegria
*Turn to Alina and whisper* Where is she?
Alina Marie Allegria
*Texted Alissia* ✉️ Where are you?
As I walk to the door I received a message and when I read it, its from my sister
Alissia Maxine Allegria
✉️ Already here
I replied but before I could even get inside I bump into a hard chest causing me to out of balance and dropping my phone
As I was about to pick up my phone another hand beat me to it.
Midas Damien Mikhalkov
Here *Offers the phone*
My eyes went to his face when I heard his voice
Alissia Maxine Allegria
T..thanks
Alissia Maxine Allegria
💭 How can someone be so handsome just by standing
He stands in front of me with such a domineering aura, I think he's about the same age as my sister or maybe a bit older.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
I'm Alis--
Before I could even finish my sentence he already walked passed me, I am speechless as my eyes follow him until I can no longer see his back.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Wow, rude!
I muttered but my eyes set on my phone when it vibrates again.
Alina Marie Allegria
✉️Hurry up
I sigh and walk to the private room assigned for our dinner and as soon as I entered their eyes goes to me, but mine went to the guy standing at the end of the table about to take his seat.
He doesnt seem to care that I barged in the same room as him.
My head turned when I heard my dad's voice
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Uhm...sorry, I'm late.
Francine Mikhalkov
No big deal dear, come on take a seat, we are just about to talk about Alina and Franco's wedding.
I take a seat beside my sister, giving her a light smile and she did the same.
I can feel dad's stare, and I'm sure I'll get another lectures about being late.
Robert Mikhalkov
Alina, your dad and I agreed that since you and Franco have been engaged for so long, why not live in the same house?
Alina Marie Allegria
Live together?
Arthur Allegria
Yes, sweetheart, it'll be better, so both of you can spend time with each other.
Francine Mikhalkov
Dont worry dear, both of you will live in the Mikhalkov's ancestral mansion
Francine Mikhalkov
Most of the Mikhalkov's are there as well as their spouses
Francine Mikhalkov
But if you and Franco decided to live on your own, we wont stop you.
Franco Lionel Mikhalkov
I think its better if we live with the rest of the family.
Alina Marie Allegria
Not without Alissia
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Hey, dont bring me into this
Alina Marie Allegria
I'll only agree to living at the Mikhalkov's if Alissia's with me
Arthur Allegria
Fine, but only if the head of the Mikhalkov agree to it.
Midas Damien Mikhalkov
As long as she wont cause a problem
Alina Marie Allegria
She wont.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Alina
Sisters
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Why did you do that?
I asked my sister when we got home
Alina Marie Allegria
Do what?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Request that I live with you...at your future husband's family house
Alina Marie Allegria
Why not?
Alina Marie Allegria
You think I'll leave you here with dad?
Our dad, he was never a good dad for me
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Mom's also here
Alina Marie Allegria
It's not like she can do anything against dad
Alina Marie Allegria
Just come with me Alissia
Alina Marie Allegria
You know how unfair dad to you.
Alina Marie Allegria
If I leave then, all his attention will go to you, and God knows what that old man will do.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Why do you do this Alina?
Alina Marie Allegria
To protect you
Alissia Maxine Allegria
*Sigh*
Alina Marie Allegria
Its for the both of us.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Why do let them control you?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
I mean...you're like what?...36?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Doesnt matter
Alissia Maxine Allegria
You're an adult, why do you let them control your life?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Like, really?...an arranged marriage at 35?
Alina Marie Allegria
Alissia....I have my reasons ok?....and...its better for our family.
Alina Marie Allegria
And this marriage isn't just a marriage...its a union treaty.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Why do we need to have this kind of family?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Really...a mafia arrange union treaty marriage....some straight out of a book.
Alina Marie Allegria
*Chuckles*
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Do you even love the guy?
Alina Marie Allegria
I've been engage to Franco since I was your age....I learned to love him along the way
Alissia Maxine Allegria
If you two were engage since 19 why arent you two married yet?
Alina Marie Allegria
Its a long story.
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Willing to hear
Alina Marie Allegria
Not willing to tell
Alissia Maxine Allegria
*Roll her eyes*
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Anyway....who's that guy at the dinner earlier?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Yes
Alina Marie Allegria
Oh...you mean Midas?
Alina Marie Allegria
He's the head on the Mikhalkov family...and he's Franco's cousin
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Head?...as in like...their mafia boss....just like dad?
Alina Marie Allegria
*Nods*
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Isn't he too young?.
Alina Marie Allegria
He's 30...yes a little too young to be handling all this mafia things....but he's been doing that since he was a teen since his parents died early
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Ohh
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Is he married?
Alina Marie Allegria
Why are you asking?
Alina Marie Allegria
You like him?
Alissia Maxine Allegria
What?!
Alissia Maxine Allegria
No!
Alissia Maxine Allegria
I'm just curious why he's not your fiancé if he's the head of their family and single
Alina Marie Allegria
I'm not sure....I heard mom and dad talked about it...I think he declined
Alissia Maxine Allegria
Maybe already have someone he fancy
Alina Marie Allegria
Maybe
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