chapter 3
Lana gets back home from college and she enters the mansion
Lana(FL)
💭and we’re back to my very own hell.
Some girl walks up to Lana
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Who are you?
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Oh, are you the new maid who’s come to live with us?
Lana(FL)
I’m Mr. Bianchi’s assistant.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
That’s so lame.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Yes, princess that’s her, she’s helping your father clear his tax fraud.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Okay as long as you stay in your place.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
I know she will or I will make her.
Lana(FL)
💭like mother, like daughter.
Alejandro walks up to them and smiles
Alejandro Bianchi
Now that everybody’s here, it’s time to get ready for the dinner
Alejandro Bianchi
You know how important tonight is. This deal is what will make or break me and our family.
Lana(FL)
Mr. Bianchi, why is this so important?
Alejandro Bianchi
This is the only thing that can save my face and restore our family’s honor.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
You heard your father, elara. You should start getting ready.
Lana(FL)
💭she looks drunk as hell. How will she make it to this dinner?
Elara’s eyes are unfocused and traces of drool are evident in the corner of her lips as she rolls her eyes
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
I’m so hungover…
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
And dad, I told you I’m not interested in meeting whoever this person is! Why do you keep forcing me?
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Go to your room now, elara. The maids will help you get ready.
Alejandro Bianchi
Lana, even you can join us today, as you’re living here now, you’re also part of the family.
Lana(FL)
I’m not sure if I should…may i know what is it about?
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
There’s no need to fill you in on the details, you’re a mere servant and nothing else.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
You better stay in your place and do what you’re here to do.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
You’ll never be a part of my family so don’t even try.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Serves you right!
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
You’re an assistant like you said. Stop meddling
Lana(FL)
Just because my father had a debt to pay to this house doesn’t mean I’m your slave.
Lana(FL)
I’ve come here to play my part and help, Mr. Bianchi.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
You think you can talk back to me? You don’t know who I am.
Lana(FL)
If you want respect, you should give respect. It’s simple as that.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
How dare you talk back at me you little b-
Lana(FL)
There! You are just proving my point.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Fine you can join us…
Alejandro Bianchi
Ruth! That’s enough.
Alejandro Bianchi
All of us should get ready for the dinner now. It’s very important so I expect everyone to be on their best behavior.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Listen, get ready in fifteen, your clothes are in your room.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
I expect you to be Elara’s shadow at this dinner, you have to make sure she looks good.
Lana walks upstairs to her room and she starts to get ready for the dinner
Someone knocks at her door
Shadow
There’s a package for you outside.
Shadow
It’s from miss. Payton?
Lana(FL)
Oh thank you. You can keep it here.
My eyes light up as I open the box to reveal the most stunning outfits inside.
Lana(FL)
Oh Payton you’re such a good friend!
Lana walks out of her room and walks down the staircase
Ruth and Elara’s eyes turn to lana the moment she join them in the living room, their gazes fall on the dress that Lana is wearing
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
H-How did you get that dress?
Lana(FL)
I don’t think that’s any of your concern.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Are you trying to steal my thunder tonight?
Lana(FL)
Well that’s not my intention at all.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
I see, Elara fuming with anger, her insecurity almost making me laugh.
Alejandro Bianchi
Let’s get going now.
Lana(FL)
💭I’m still clueless about what this dinner is all about, but I can sense, Mr. Bianchi being on edge.
Lana(FL)
💭I think this dinner is really important for him.
Lana and the rest of the them arrive at a mansion, and luxurious looking Italian architecture greets us.
Davon(ML dad)
Welcome Mr. Bianchi, we’ve been waiting for you.
Alejandro Bianchi
Thank you for inviting us. Mr moretti.
Davon(ML dad)
Indeed. I can’t wait to join both of our families and this way. Your debts will be forfeited too.
Lana(FL)
💭join our families? Debt? What is the meaning of this?
Mr. Bianchi awkwardly laughs but it’s not enough to hide the hint of embarrassment and sadness in his eyes.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Ahem.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
We’re grateful for your consideration of my husband’s shortcomings. We are honored to be part of your family.
Livia morreti(ML mom)
Ah you must be Alejandro’s wife.
Ruth bianchi(Alejandro’s wife)
Yes, let me properly introduce myself, I’m Ruth bianchi. It’s my pleasure to meet you.
Livia morreti(ML mom)
I’m Livia Moretti, Davon’s wife. I’m glad to meet you all tonight.
Alejandro Bianchi
We’re all grateful to receive your invitation. By the way, this is my daughter, Elara.
Elara bianchi(Alejandro’s daughter)
Good evening, I’m Elara.
Lana: my chest aches when no one introduces me. I doubt they even notice my presence.
Lana(FL)
💭well what do I expect? I’m just a servant in this family…
The morreti’s takes them inside their massive mansion.
Davon(ML dad)
Let me call my son…Adrian!
Davon(ML dad)
After all, we’re here to witness the match of our children, Adrian and Elara. They’re the future of cosa nostra
Adrian walks downstairs into the living room to where Lana and the Bianchi’s are
His mysterious eyes surveys the crowd before stopping at Lana.
Adrian morreti(ML)
Hello. Im Adrian Moretti.
Davon(ML dad)
Please meet my beloved son and the heir of cosa nostra.
Lana: my mouth parts in shock as Adrian locks his gaze on me, his enigmatic eyes remind me of what happened the other night.
Davon(ML dad)
We’re so happy to arrange the marriage of Adrian and Elara!
Lana(FL)
💭what did he say? The handsome man from that night will be marrying, Elara?!
Comments
Yue Sid
Totally gripping!
2024-10-13
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