careful

Tw :physical abuse ,mental abuse ,crime ,murder etc.

Sofia's POV:

My heart raced as I walked down the hall,leading to my father's office,my footsteps were heavy and loud to let him know I was coming his way

I placed my hand on the door knob and turned it slowly. Hesistant to walk in.But I did so anyway.

I stood confidently in front of my father determined not to let him see my fear."yes father?" I questioned strongly standing in front of his wooden desk that filled half of his room. It had papers that were wet from him previously spilling his beer bottle, that was now empty on his desk along with the others.The room was dim and the curtains were closed .Not letting the sunlight through

The intimidation was seeping out of him,yet his back was to me as he spoke.

"you are my youngest child and my only daughter". He declared with a careless but dimanding tone."you are going to get married to Ace Hermandez".My father put out his cigar as he turned his chair around to see my reaction.My heart beat froze just by hearing the name.Ace Hermandez as in the Ace Hermandez."they own one of the biggest mafia's power"I responded with fear in my voice. I don't want to marry someone just because of their power. I wanted to marry someone whom I loved and trusted .someone who will respect and care for me.

"Exactly .you will meet him in a week. You will make a good impression or else there will be consequences, do you understand?"My father spoke demandingly ,gritting his teeths in anger.

The stench of alcohol filled the room.He was drunk as usual,I shouldn't be surprised as he was always been this way."yes father"I stated, attempting to hide my fear and frustration."Get out of my office". He grumbled by turning his chair away from me. A tear rolled down my cheak as I shut the door quitely.

I strutted down the hallway.feeling stunned about what he just announced to me.

I headed straight for my room.shuting the door behind me.I layed on my bed feeling overwhelmed by hopelessness and shock .I had mixed emotions.I didn't knew this man.Ace could be abusive, aggressive, violent ,loud or he could be even worse,A drunk like my own father.Not to mention Ace does not have the best reputation among the mafia's . I could be stuck with a man who's just like my father and I won't be able to do anything about it.

Lost in my thoughts..I heard a light knock on my door"Sofia?"My mother uttered softly before entering my room."Mama"I responded sadly as I was frowned. finally letting the sadness consume me. My mom wrapped her arms around me, trying to comfort me as best as she could .

I was upset but I couldn't change the situation

so I'll just have to accept it.

She rubbed my back soothingly .trying to console me."your father told me today what he's been planing.I wouldn't have let him,if I'd known any sooner".she tried to hold back her emotions while speaking."I know"I sighed hugging my mother tighter than before."your brothers are not going to be happy about this

especially,Raul".My mom shoked her head disappointedly.Not making eye contact with me.

Raul was my older brother and surprisingly I get along with him the best.I have five brothers in total including Raul,Stefano,Marco,Javi and the youngest boy diego.we are all a year apart from each other.

We're all Spanish but my father has forbidden us to even learning a single word because he used to talk with his friends and mafia alliances so that we can't listen to the conversations and his idea's until and unless he wanted us to know.

"Anyways come down and eat with your family,dinner is ready.My mother spoke calmly as she stroked the strand of my loose hair behind my ear.she stood up and walked out.I followed my mother shortly after she walked out

"Heyy sof"Raul cheered .he hugged me before noticing That I was upset."what's wrong" Raul asked worriedly, making all my brothers stare at me."Nothing,just a long day"I replied smilling reasureingly. sitting down at table .I noticed my father walking in without a single care of anything on his face as if he don't care about anything.

We all were eating and everyone was talking about their day."So,Sofia how was ur day"Diego questioned me. My father stared at me strangely while cutting down his steak,His harsh look was warning me not to tell them anything."Boring"I replied before cutting into my own steak awkwardly. They all blinked at me a couple of times,but I shrugged it off before going back to talking.

"I have an announcement" My father's deep voice arrised from the top of the table,grabbing our attention immediately.all my brothers stopped talking instantly as it was one of our father's rules.

"your sister is getting married soon"He declared,standing his gaurd I saw Raul's face drop and flooded with anger and rage."surely you can't be allowing this?"Raul jumped up angrily,"sit down boy,I haven't finished speaking yet"My father spat at Raul with his deep voice causing him sit down on the chair with fear.

don't disobey my rules or question them

"It was my decision" father's voice echoed in the whole hall."She's only 18!!"Marco slammed his fist on the table with anger."How can you allow this.Diego yelled disgusted at mom."she's the youngest of us all"??Raul pointed furiously at me,while my mother tried to calm him down.I sat at the table quitely unable to eat my food.

The table was chaotic with my brothers noice as I stayed silent.Not wanted to add to the commotion.

"STOP"My father yelled (roared)by scaring US all.I have a headache and I don't have time for this arguing.This is happening whether you boys agree to it or not"My father spat through his gritted teeth before getting out of the kitchen.My father never called my brothers men as if he's doing this to belittle them.

Raul left the table and stormed out of the hall.He was more upset about all this then I was.

"you better be careful" Stefano yelled at me while pointing his knife towards me "yes, I will"I replied reasureingly ,trying to put this argument at rest for now.I knew no one can change My father's mind.He always does what he says he will. He has always prefered the boys anyway.

"We have to go to train sof, we'll be back soon"javi got up from the table and patted my head as he walked by, Diego,marco and Stefano was closely following behind javi .My hair was a mess by the time they all finished patting my head.

I smiled and shooked my head while fixing my hair,they all still treat me like a child

"Your brothers adore you"My mother said while looking at the food left in her plate with regret."Raul couldn't even look at me he was so disgusted".My mother mumbled as a tear ran down her cheek."Mama it's okay,it's not your fault".I reasured her while washing my plate at a sink.

"He told me just before he told you,I was so angry but it was out of my power to do anything against your father" My mom stroled over to me.

She brushed my hair out of My face"I love you,my baby"she grabbed my cheek by planting a kiss on my cheek."I love you too Mama"I responded with a soft tone."you will be okay,do u understand"my mom raised her eyebrows to me in a questionable way.I nodded slightly before she pulled me into her arms once again.

"I don't want to go"I finally admitted it as she held me close."you can't be stuck in this house forever" My mom muttered.

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