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TW: physical and mental abuse, murders, Violence, 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 doorknob and turned it

slowly, hesitant 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 the room. It had papers that

were wet from him previously spilling his beer

bottle, which was now empty on his desk along with

the others. The room was dim, and his 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 only daughter" he

declared with a careless but demanding tone. "You

are going to get married to Ace Hernandez" My

father put out his cigarette as he turned his chair

around to see my reaction. My heartbeat froze

from just hearing the name. Ace Hernandez as in

the Ace Hernandez. "They own one of the biggest

Mafia's father" I responded with fear in my voice.

I didn't want to marry someone because of their

power, I wanted to marry someone who I loved

and trusted. Someone who will respect me 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 teeth in anger.

The stench of alcohol filled the room. He was

drunk as usual, I shouldn't be surprised as he

Has always been this way. "Yes father" I stated,

attempting to hide my anger and frustration. "Get

out of my office," He grumbled turning his chair

away from me. A tear rolled down my cheek as I

shut the door quietly.

I strutted down the hallway, feeling stunned about

what he had just announced to me.

I headed straight for my room, shutting the door

behind me. I lay on my bed, feeling overwhelmed

by hopelessness and shock. I had mixed emotions;

I didn't know this man. Ace could be abusive,

aggressive, violent, loud, and even worse, a drunk

like my own father. Not to mention Ace does not

have the best reputation in the Mafia. I could be

stuck with a man who's exactly like my father and

I wouldn'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

frowned, finally letting the sadness consume me.

My mom wrapped her arms around me, trying to

comfort me the best 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 planning,

I wouldn't have let him if I'd known sooner"

she tried to hold back the emotion in her voice.

"I know" I sighed, hugging my mom tighter than

before. "Your brothers are not going to be happy

About this, especially Raul" My mom shook her

head disappointed, not able to make eye contact

with me.

Raul was my oldest brother and surprisingly I get

along with him the best. I have 4 other brothers so

5 in total. Raul, Stefano, Marco, Javi, and the youngest boy Diego. We're all only a year apart.

We are all Spanish, but my father had forbidden us

from learning even a word of the language because

he uses it to talk to his friends and Mafia alliances

So that we can't listen to the conversation and

know his ideas unless he wanted us to.

"Anyway, come down and eat with your family,

dinner is ready" My mom spoke calmly as she

stroked a strand of my loose hair behind my ear.

She stood up and walked out; I followed my mom

downstairs shortly after.

"Hey, Sof" Raul cheered, hugging me before

noticing that I seemed upset. "What's wrong?" Raul

asked worriedly, making all my other brothers

stare at me. "Nothing, just a long day" I smiled

reassuringly, sitting down at the table. I watched

my father walk in with no care in the world.

We all ate and everyone was talking about

their day. "So Sofia, how was your day?" Diego

questioned me. My father stared at me sternly

while he cut his steak, his harsh look warning me

not to tell them. "Boring" I replied with a small

smile before cutting into my 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 fathers deep

A voice boomed from the top of the table, grabbing

our attention immediately. All my brothers

immediately stopped talking instantly since it was

one of my father's many rules.

If I talk, stop what you are doing immediately and

listen.

"Your sister is getting married soon" He declared,

standing his ground. I saw Raul's face drop and

suddenly become flooded with rage. "Surely you

can't be allowing this?!" Raul jumped up angrily.

"Sit down boy, I haven't finished speaking" My

father spat at Raul causing him to slowly sit back

down in fear.

Don't disobey my rules or question them.

"It was my decision" My father's voice echoed

through the room. "She's only 18!" Marco slammed

his fist on the table in anger. "How can you allow

this?" Diego yelled disgusted at Mama. "She's the

youngest of us all, you can't do this!" Raul pointed

furiously at me while my mother tried to calm him

down. I sat at the table quietly, unable to eat my

food.

The table was chaotic with the noise of my

brothers as I stayed silent, not wanting to add to

the commotion.

"STOP" my father roared, scaring us all. "I have a

headache and I don't have time for this arguing,

it's happening whether you boys agree with it

or not" My father spat through his gritted teeth,

before walking out of the kitchen. My father never

called my brothers Men, I think he does it to

belittle them.

Raul left the table and stormed out of the room; He

was more upset about this than I was.

"You be careful" Stefano warned me, pointing his

knife at me. "Yes, I will be" I nodded reassuringly,

trying to finally put this argument to rest. I knew

no one could change my father's mind, he has

Always preferred the boys anyway.

"We have to go train Sof, we'll be back soon" Javi

got up from the table and patted my head as he

walked by, making me smile slightly. Diego, Marco

, and Stefano follow close behind Javi. My hair

was a mess by the time they had all finished

patting my head.

I smiled and shook my head while

fixing my hair. They still treat me like a child.

"Your brothers adore you" My mama spoke up,

staring at the food on 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 reassured her

as I washed my plate at the sink.

"He told me just before he told you, I was so

angry but it was out of my power; I just hope you

understand" My mom strolled over to me.

She brushed my hair out of my face with her hand.

"I love you, my baby" She grabbed my face gently,

planting kiss on my cheek. "I love you too Mama"

Responded with a soft tone. "You will be okay, do

you understand?" My mom raised her eyebrows

at me questionably. I nodded slightly before she

pulled me into her arms once again.

"I don't want to go" I finally admitted as she held

me close. "You can't be stuck in this house forever"

My mama muttered to me.

"What about school?" I panicked as I stared

worriedly at her. "You will still go to school, well,

that's if Ace allows you" My mom froze thinking of

him.

Ace had cruel and merciless reputation that has

not been broken to this day. Although I haven't

heard anything in particular about him. It's like

everyone in the Mafia knows who he is but he's still mysterious in a sense.

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