AN ANGEL FOR THE MAFIA

nding into the seemingly endless s

her, casting a shadow on her thoughts. The mere idea of

a couldn't shake off the lingering horror. The memory of

le, yearning for something different, s

signation. "It's just going to be the same thing all over again. I'll be trapped in a

r voice emerged, gently reminding her of

e away in bed forever. Think about all the opportuniti

gh her pores. "Arrggghhhh... How did my life take such a tu

s eyes as the memories of he

fluential couple who belonged to one of the wea

ed by imposing glass walls and guarded day and night by vigilant bodyguards. Electric fences a

ded from the hardships of the world. Her life was characterized by l

e foreign concepts to her, as she had a team

orge genuine friendships and garner respect from her peers. She was seen as approacha

n't comprehend why life had suddenly taken such a d

. Amidst the despair, there was a glimmer of hope — the thought of seeing David that

," she whispered, her voice tinged

t school. As she arrived at the familiar gates, her eyes scanned the surroundings until they l

smile spreading across her face as

face lighting up with surprise. "Co

apologized, "I'm sorry. I d

eyes as she asked, "What

," David replied, taking a step

ded, a mix of surprise an

alone after what happened the last time," Da

r Cordelia as she lowered her head

n his face. "Yes, I did. I saw everything

harmony. Time seemed to stretch as they shared conversations, laughter, and moments of q

with an unexpected announcement. The lecturer sent a notification

on as she checked her phone,

w?" she complained, her voi

lighting up his face. "I have an ide

ebrow, her interest p

me, it'll be fun. We can find a cozy spot, read or do

ent returning to her eyes. "Eh, why not

the inquisitive glances exchanged by some of their classmates. Among them were Jared

two?" Ian mused, nudging Scott. "I saw

ice filled with indifference. "Let

heir hearts open to new possibilities. Their chatter and laughter filled t

viting exploration. Cordelia and David wandered through the stacks, their fingers g

from prying eyes, where a comfortable armchair awaited t

d, "What kind of books do you usually read?

th a sense of intrigue and wonder. “I thought yo

d playfully. "Let's just do

toward Cordelia. "How about we dive into a differen

ee cups in hand, they settled into the armchair, allowing themselves to be envelope

himself in his chosen book, noticing the dimp

e?" Cordelia inquired,

, his voice filled with genuin

eeper than she had acknowledged. The peaceful setting and the closeness of th

yes with Cordelia. "Hey," he said softly, his voic

very passing second. She stood before him, her body drawn to his like a magnet, as sunlight bathed

pulling her onto his lap. "Cordelia," he whispered, his hands sl

own her spine. David drew her head closer to his, their lips tentatively meetin

grin widening with each passing second. "Wow... Well, this i

his eyes filled with warmth.

inued to read, chat, and steal kisses wh

oment, etching itself deep int

eir love story, a tale that would weave its way through both