Dark Chemistry : A Mafia Romance

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treets, desperate to reach their destinations before the sky unleashed its wrath. From my small balcony, ador

e scent of wet earth and blooming flowers, creating a serene contrast to the storm's ferocity. The evening was a sensory overload-co

aled deeply, savoring the scent. Darkness enveloped me, with only the stre

t through the tranquil moment

ut, reluctantly leaving m

nherited much from her, not just her temperament but her striking appearance as well-long, dark hair that cascades

nnounced, a hint of relief in her voice. "She'll be her

ising," I sai

omplain about," Mom warned, thoug

She firmly believes that she can heal without medicine and that doctors do more harm tha

expected to wear a scarf outside and rise at dawn, among other old-fashioned p

s us fiercely, and oddly enough, I've gro

I said defensively. "She ju

grandmother, and she's set in her ways because she comes from a d

I'll be careful

you've got a C. Can you explain me why?" Mom narrowe

h my backpack! Aghh!"

ou stick to your laptop and useless friends. The next time I'

with his big mouth and small frame, piped

g tantrums, taking things from our neighbors without asking (though the

ested, giving his

your dirty hands!" he

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om warned, h

anything!" I said,

am and muffins just for me," Ellerie b

" I gave him a mischievous

e wailed, lou

irt with him at the store, much to my mother's displeasure. Once, she caught a young woman trying to get his attention and promptly threw

a thief, and I'll ask Uncle Jacob to throw you in

der!" I laughed, rais

ied to Uncle Jacob, a police chief. They have a ten-year-

dinner. Dad arrived home shortly after with El

rie yelled, his excite

asked, smiling as I joine

ow was y

. I heard your g

agreed to see the

hiding her health issues, it's

ccept that," Mom added with

he time I was done. After a few minutes of mindless scrolling through social media, I

stretches from the southeast, and the ocean flows along the west, while the main

tracting travelers year-round with its enchanting beach and serene

ess. Moonlight streamed through my open window, casting a soft glow over my room. The sweet

cold air on my skin and walk the quiet, moonlit streets, tugged at me. I wanted to stand bene

ghts like this, alone with the night, fi

light wrapped around me, and soon dr