A forced marriage with the mafioso

ver she goes, and yes, I won't deny that she's always been good at purely masculine things and details. I've seen her take down her brothe

d a man to defend herself because she is independent. And that repulses me. In my life, I want a woman who need

ngagement rings with my mother, preparing to

mother nudges me to fi

point to a r

ying. That ring is too ugly

king away from the jewelry counter. "I

e already dis

in this world, and the

but she's still a very beautiful woman. Remember when

eir asses. Jesse isn't

y and gives me one of

aised you with good values. I didn't

ndependent woman who won't need me to help her with any

eatens. "Your father's choice didn't please me either, but if he made it, he must

y real meaning to me, and I doubted it held any true value for her. Getting up to pay for this ring, which

It was a gesture that seemed more like a formality than a true symbol of love or commitment. M

as I prepared to pay for something that did

iar female voice

force a smile. She app

micked with fa

traitor?" my

ied before sh

What are you

e with m

'm Claire Benson." She exte

of politeness. "It's time to go, Jor

anc

, unsettling expression. She shot my mothe

ll get an invitation,"

th feigned happiness. "I must

bye,

o keep her as far away from me as possible. I had seen her as a good prospect for a relati

was an unregistered number. I frown and hang up

is

I immediately reco

the hell d

ll did you s

what you're

ng married and she wants to camp a

're the lucky

me for you, and if she steps foot i

what you know

iendship Claire and I had? Many! It hurts that she be

act when she finds out her best

in love

betrayal? Because it's very clear to

rtant to me, and I feel like I'm betr

rim

o on, and you need to cut her off once and for all.

hat I hav

tupid reasons." I hang up the c

con

Fake

ile my mother has a look

amn reason, I couldn't get Jesse and he

you thinki

nap out of

gave birth to you and I know w

just that all this engagemen

turning back. Now you must respect that girl for

ot Italian,"

and you must re

ce in d

is was definitely

needing to head to the boxing ring to relieve some stress, to release a

equipped gym. I start my playlist, and the first song that plays is "Arson" by J

off my sweater, remaining shirtless. This was the best way to de-stre

know you l

What the hell was she doing here? I glanc

front of me, h

e, I might

me. You won't m

s, woman, m

about right now is getting hu

sc

u already want to break up with me." I throw the fir

," she begins. "I confronted her, a

you expect

and accuse me, but sh

ood. I don't s

ave other

g them to you," I respon

't know what kind of retaliation she

he toughest girl in town is af

" she rolls her eyes. "If she betrayed me as a friend,

ilent for a few seconds, but her expression says it all.

es the shelf to put on my gloves. So

it," I

does this girl eat to have so much strength? "I have an alter ego that comes out often, but in fr

n we get married? Because believe me, I don't want

ou're a damn gigolo, sleeping with a

ake off my gloves and grab her cheeks. The scent of her perfume fills my n

ean I'll leave my life behind. If a girl wants to lift her skirt

on her face. And in a quick move of her leg and arm

ht have," she said, grabbing my cheek just like I

door bur

you'd be busy!" Aliya said

removed the gloves, and put them back on the shel

good a

, I'm

r approached with soft steps, and when she was close to me,

ou two hated

at way," I stood up. "We

thing else to me," s

do you

rolled her eyes. "I'm 20 ye

yebrow and cr

e if you don't want me to tell D

ed her hand dismissively. "I just came

am

ckly until I reach