Crimson Secrets: A Mafia Marriage of Redemption

riend, even if it meant interrup

o's calling me from halfway acr

mpose herself. "It's important, Isab

ned serious. "What's

s. "It's about the arranged marriage. You won't beli

"No way! THE Seba

er. "Yes, him. I can't believe it's come t

t her. "Maybe he's not a

the object of lust among young women in the Chicago Metropolitan area. You know him

it, you mean you and Sebastian h

r. "We had been inseparable since birth, literally. We were the clos

nly hated me overnight. More than hated, he despised me. Now that I think

, that's intense. What could h

pped speaking to me, and I couldn't understand why. It felt like

's funeral, he acted like I had just ceased to exist. It was like

Mia's behalf. "That's so unfair, Mia. You

more. "You're right, Isabella. It's unfair, and it still hurts after all this time. But now

this must be for you. But remember, you don't have to be the same per

Isabella. I can't change the past, but I can choose how I handle the

for her best frie

g , "and sacrifice and duty are practically my middle names. I pr

esitation. "But just because it's an arranged marriag

r my body. I've worked so hard to achieve my dreams, like taking extra credits and

u're so strong, Mia. I know you'll handle

razy thought to just run away, you know? But I know it's pointless. They'd fi

e you back faster than you can blink

ything. I'll face this challenge head-on, and I'll do it with

g, Mia," Isabella remarked with a mischievous gri

o inject humor into any situation. "Well, it's ju

's romantic life. "And it's a miracle you're not

efend herself. "Hey now, he was a gentleman

er a playful nudge. "No wo

l decision. He was my first and only boyfriend. I mean, I think I didn't love him, b

ou away until you were of the right age to be given away.But hey, if y

with a smirk. "Sex

for you, and I know you'll handle this situatio

"You're incredible, Mia. No matter what happens,

t friend's unwavering support. "Thank you, Isa

ly to me, Mia. We've been through so much

laughs, Mia felt a renewed sense of strength an

a torrent of emotions, and she cou

d uncertainties. She turned on the shower, the sound of cascading water soothing her nerves. Stepping u

, her mother's words about looking breathtaking echoing in her mind. Her blonde hair, usually styled in loose waves, now l

, scanning through the racks of dresses. Her eyes landed on a stunning red dress that she had saved

he couldn't help but think of Sebastian and how he would react to seeing her in this attire. It had been years since they had

are of her personal preference. She loved black heels - they had always been her go-to choice fo

She took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself for the evening ahead. She knew that tonight w