Autobiography
Burning loyalty
The grand hall was adorned with crystal chandeliers that sparkled like stars in the night sky, illuminating the air thick with anticipation. Guests whispered in hushed tones, dressed in their finest attire, each one aware that today was a union of power, a blood alliance that would tighten the grip of the two most feared families in the world. My heart raced—not from excitement, but from an uneasy tension that prickled at my skin. I looked in the mirror, adjusting the delicate veil that framed my face. “Claire, you look stunning,” my mother said, smoothing the wrinkles of her own gown as she stepped closer. Her smile felt tight, like a string pulled too taut. “You’re about to become a part of something great.” “Yeah, great,” I replied, forcing a smile. But inside, I was a tempest. “Everything will be fine,” she assured, brushing a strand of hair away from my forehead. “You love Marco.” “Of course,” I lied, the name tasting bitter on my tongue. Marco had always been there, a constant in my life, but did I really love him? Or had I confused the idea of love with the comfort of familiarity? The music began to swell, strings harmonizing in a sweet prelude, and I could hear the soft chatter of the guests fading into the background. My heart thudded loudly; I could feel it echoing in my ears. And then I saw him. Marco stood at the altar, looking dapper in his tailored suit, a confident smile plastered on his face. Yet, as I approached, a chill ran down my spine. Something felt off. My instincts screamed at me—something was wrong. “Claire,” Marco greeted, his voice smooth like honey, but I could sense a tremor lurking beneath. “Hey,” I said, trying to keep my own voice steady. The officiant began to speak, but his words blurred together, a murmur drowned by the rapid beating of my heart. My eyes darted around the room, searching for familiarity in the sea of faces. Then, the doors swung open with a loud creak—Creeeak. Gasps filled the air. I turned, and my breath caught in my throat. A man stood there, dressed in a prison uniform, chains glinting in the light. Leo Oscar. The infamous devil of the Italian mafia. “What is he doing here?” I whispered, panic rising like bile in my throat. Marco’s face paled, his eyes wide with disbelief. “Claire, I—” “He’s not supposed to be here!” I interrupted, my voice rising in pitch. “What is happening?” The crowd murmured in shock, the atmosphere thickening with confusion. I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff, teetering, waiting to fall. “Claire, you need to listen to me,” Marco said, stepping forward, but I was too focused on Leo, who sauntered toward the altar as if he owned the place. “Leo,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “What are you doing here?” He stopped just in front of me, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. “I’ve come to claim what’s mine.” The officiant stammered, clearly unsure of what to do. “This is highly irregular—” “Shut it,” Leo snapped, his voice slicing through the air like a knife. The room fell silent. “I’m here for Claire. You can either let me take her, or we can do this the hard way.” “Claire, you can’t—” Marco began, but I was lost in Leo’s eyes. They were a storm—dark, dangerous, and thrilling. “Let him speak,” I said, surprising even myself. Leo took a step closer, the scent of danger wafting off him like smoke from a fire. “In this place, death is not an escape, no matter how much you may yearn for it.” His voice was low, menacing, yet it sent a shiver of excitement down my spine. “Then help me,” I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. “If I can’t escape, then I should learn how to live in hell without getting burnt.” The words tumbled out before I could stop them, as if they had a life of their own. The tension in the room shifted. Leo’s smirk widened, and I sensed a flicker of respect in his gaze. “You’re stronger than you look.” “Enough of this!” Marco shouted, his face flushed with anger and humiliation. “Claire, you’re mine. You were promised to me!” “Promises mean nothing in this world,” Leo countered smoothly, locking eyes with Marco. “You’ve been living in a fantasy, my friend. Claire deserves more than a life of pretense.” “Shut up!” Marco spat, but I could see it—the fear in his eyes, the realization that he was losing control. “Claire, think about what you’re doing!” he pleaded. “You can’t trust him!” “Why not?” I shot back. “You’ve never given me a reason to believe in our future. You’ve always been a pawn in this game.” “Game?” Leo echoed, his voice low and dangerous. “This is no game, Claire. This is survival. Bloodlines and loyalties mean everything. You’re a prize, a key to power.” “Then why shouldn’t I choose my own path?” I countered, feeling the adrenaline surge through me. “Because you’re playing with fire,” Marco warned, desperation creeping into his tone. “He’ll burn you alive!” “Maybe I want to be burned,” I said, surprising myself. The defiance tasted sweet on my tongue. “Maybe I’m tired of living in your shadow.” The crowd shifted, whispers spreading like wildfire. My heart raced with every passing second, and I could feel the weight of their eyes on me, judging, waiting. “Claire,” Leo said, his voice wrapping around me like a dark ribbon. “Come with me. You’ll learn to navigate hell. I’ll teach you how to survive.” “And what do you get out of it?” I challenged, crossing my arms, trying to keep my composure. “Everything,” he replied, his gaze steady. “You’ll be more than just a pawn. You’ll be my partner, my queen.” I looked between the two men—one, my childhood friend, the other, a devil wrapped in leather and danger. The tension crackled around us like electricity, and I felt alive in a way I had never experienced before. “What’s it going to be, Claire?” Leo asked, his voice low and intoxicating. I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of my decision settle on my shoulders. “I’m tired of being a pawn. I want to be a player.” With that, I stepped toward Leo, and the world shifted beneath us. Marco’s face twisted in fury, but I didn’t look back. I was stepping into the unknown, and for the first time in my life, it felt exhilarating. *** The days that followed were a whirlwind of chaos. Leo pulled me into his world, a place where danger lurked in every corner and loyalty was bought with blood. His mansion was like a fortress, filled with shadows and whispers, but it felt more alive than the suffocating expectations of my past. “Welcome to hell,” Leo said one evening as we stood on the balcony overlooking the city. The lights twinkled like stars, but beneath the beauty lay darkness. “Here, you’ll learn the rules of the game.” “What are the rules?” I asked, intrigued. “Trust no one,” he replied, his voice low. “Every smile hides a dagger.” I nodded, absorbing his words. “And what about you? Can I trust you?” He turned to me, his expression serious. “I’ll never betray you, Claire. But in this world, even I have my limits.” It was a warning, and I felt the weight of it. I was stepping deeper into a realm where love and betrayal danced hand in hand. As days turned into weeks, I found myself drawn to Leo in ways I hadn’t anticipated. He was fierce, unapologetic, and passionate about his world. I watched him navigate the underbelly of the mafia, his every move calculated, and I admired the way he commanded respect. “You’re different,” Leo remarked during a training session one afternoon. He was teaching me to defend myself, and I was surprised at how quickly I picked it up. “Most would cower in fear. But you embrace it.” “I’ve lived in fear long enough,” I admitted, sweat glistening on my brow. “I’m ready to face whatever comes.” He stepped closer, his presence enveloping me. “Good. Because this life isn’t for the faint-hearted.” I met his gaze, feeling a spark ignite between us. “I’m not afraid.” He smirked, a wicked grin that sent shivers down my spine. “We’ll see about that.” But in the shadows, threats loomed. Marco was still out there, furious and desperate to reclaim what he believed was his. Rumors swirled through the mafia circles, whispers of betrayal and power struggles. One evening, as I sat in Leo’s office, the door swung open, and Marco stormed in, fury radiating off him. “Claire!” he shouted, his eyes wild. “You need to come back. This isn’t where you belong!” “Leave me alone, Marco,” I said, my voice steady. “I’ve made my choice.” “Your choice?” he scoffed, stepping closer. “You’re playing with fire, and you’ll get burned!” “Maybe I want to get burned,” I shot back, my heart racing. “Maybe I’m tired of being the good girl who follows orders.” “You don’t understand what he’s capable of!” Marco yelled, desperation dripping from his words. “He’ll use you and throw you away!” “Not if I have a say in it,” I replied, my voice unwavering. “I’m not a pawn anymore. I’m a player.” Marco’s face twisted in anger, but I could see the hurt behind his eyes. “You’ll regret this, Claire. He won’t protect you. You’re just another piece in his game.” “Then let me play,” I said firmly, feeling the fire within me blaze brighter. Before Marco could respond, Leo stepped in, his presence commanding the room. “You need to leave, Marco. Claire has made her choice.” “Stay away from her!” Marco shot back, but Leo’s gaze was like steel. “Or what?” Leo challenged, stepping closer. “You think you can intimidate me? You’re out of your league.” The tension in the room crackled, and I felt the weight of their rivalry pressing down on me. “Enough!” I shouted, surprising both men. “This isn’t about you two! This is my life!” I turned to Marco, my heart aching for the boy I once knew. “I’m sorry, Marco. But I need to find my own way.” With that, Marco turned and stormed out, the door slamming behind him. I felt a pang of sadness but also a sense of liberation. “Are you okay?” Leo asked, his voice softer now, concern etched on his features. “I will be,” I replied, meeting his gaze. “I’m ready for whatever comes next.” He stepped closer, the air thick with tension. “And you’ll have me by your side.” As we stood together, I felt a connection deepen, one that was forged in fire and danger. I was no longer the girl waiting for a prince; I was the queen ready to claim her throne. And as the world around us continued to spin in chaos, I knew this was only the beginning. *** Months passed, and I became entrenched in this new life. Leo and I worked side by side, navigating the treacherous waters of the mafia, building alliances, and dismantling threats. I learned the art of negotiation, the power of loyalty, and the thrill of danger. Yet, even as I thrived, shadows loomed. Marco was relentless, rallying allies and plotting to reclaim me. The tension hung thick in the air, and I could feel the storm brewing on the horizon. One evening, Leo and I were sitting on the rooftop, the city sprawled beneath us like a glittering jewel. “You’ve changed,” he said, looking out at the skyline. “You’re not the same girl who walked into my life.” “I’ve become who I was meant to be,” I replied, my heart swelling with pride. “And it’s because of you.” He turned to me, his gaze intense. “You’re stronger than I ever expected. But I need you to understand—this life comes with a cost.” “I know,” I said, the weight of his words settling over me. “And I’m willing to pay it.” But as if summoned by our conversation, a car screeched to a halt below us. I squinted, recognizing Marco’s men stepping out, their faces set with determination. “Oh no,” I whispered, my heart racing. “They’re coming for us.” Leo’s expression hardened. “Stay close to me.” The air crackled with tension as Marco’s men surged toward the building, and I felt the adrenaline spike. This was it—the confrontation we had both feared. “Get ready,” Leo said, his voice low and commanding. “We’ll fight.” I nodded, adrenaline coursing through my veins like fire. We weren’t just fighting for our lives; we were fighting for our future. As the door burst open, chaos erupted. The sound of gunfire rang out—BANG! BANG!—echoing in the night. Leo grabbed my hand, pulling me close as we maneuvered through the chaos, dodging bullets and debris. “Stay low!” he shouted, leading me through the maze of darkness. My heart pounded, fear and excitement mingling as we fought side by side. I could feel the power of our bond, forged in fire and blood. “Claire!” Leo called, firing back at the approaching men. “We need to get to the car!” I nodded, adrenaline fueling my movements as we made our way through the chaos. The sounds of gunfire and shouts echoed around us, but I felt alive, more alive than I had ever felt before. As we reached the car, I could see Marco standing a few feet away, his expression dark and furious. “This ends now, Claire!” he shouted, his voice filled with desperation. I stepped forward, heart pounding. “No, Marco. It’s time to let go.” “Let go?” he echoed, disbelief etched on his face. “You’re making a mistake!” “Am I?” I challenged, feeling the fire inside me blaze. “This is my life, my choice. I won’t be a pawn in your game anymore.” Leo stepped beside me, his presence solid and unwavering. “You need to leave, Marco. This isn’t your fight.” With one last look, Marco turned and retreated, defeated. 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I'm coming Sabrina I missed you so so much I miss you too but you need to keep quiet what is going on I told you that darl is not allowed in this house but Mom he's my boyfriend you always give me for no reason excuse me don't talk to me like that why should I listen to you that and you too stop it darl why it's it's true she doesn't know what's best for you I'm the one keeping you safe she doesn't need you her father and I take care of her shut up she calls me Daddy okay why don't you just go back to your room you Mom I have to take care of him he has no one else fine but I want him out of here by morning this is not acceptable you promised me that you quit drinking I tried to and then you didn't answer your phone so I opened a bottle and I know you're cheating on me I'm not cheating on you I was literally cleaning the house you're the only one for me I love you Sam I love you too but can you please apologize to my mom what difference would that make she hates me regardless she just 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daughter things are beginning a little more serious and I can't imagine my life without her I want to know if I can have your blessing to marry her you want to marry Sabrina if that's all right with you sir of course you can marry my daughter if there's anything I know about you is you're a strong young man with ambition I'd be proud to call you my son thank you Mr novaro no need to be for call me Ed good afternoon oh my gosh babe what are you doing here well we've been dating for a while and I was just wondering oh actually we W second um yeah have Fon so one second I got it okay I was wondering if you wanted to marry me are you proposing yes it's like 4: in the afternoon and he's proposing no photographer or decorations oh my gosh are you going to like you know do the thing what oh oh oh yeah yeah yeah uh is it both knees or oh no it's this one okay okay what is this ring it looks cheap so like going to R me or so I wanted to talk to you about what happened last night right I'm all yours so I was getting ready for Daryl proposed to me congratulations you said yes you that's why I'm wearing this ring naine what's wrong that's what I wanted to talk to you about Daryl came over last night he was drunk and He was cursing at me and Sabrina was there too Mom can you just drop that look so he said a few bad words I don't see the big issue I've been drunk and cursed before too see fine um if marrying Daryl is what makes you happy then I'm happy for you too thank you Mom this is so exciting my daughter is finally getting married I never thought this day would ever come hey what does that mean just kidding H congratulations on your engagement Sabrina thank you so much I'm so happy for you so when do we get to meet this fiance of yours probably at the wedding rehearsal I'm just excited to have a fun night out with the girls all right can I get a something to drink ladies Sabrina where are you Daryl I'm here are you being unfaithful before our wedding what don't play dumb I know this little girls lied out is just an excuse for you to cheat on we're we're just having a few drinks and giving gifts bullsh I had a feeling be sleeping around it's with you isn't it she's going to hook up with you oh I'm just a bartender darl enough come over here please go Daryl I would never cheat on you I ruin the night for you didn't I I can't do anything right man I I was just worried you know how much I care about you I know please trust my friends with me okay I'll see you at my house you need to break up with him like now are you okay can you just drive me home yeah yeah of course bull I had a feeling be sleeping around it's with you isn't it she's going to hook up with you I'm just a bartender Daryl enough come over here I've never seen Daryl like this before this is totally unacceptable you need to leave this man before he hurts you or someone else I feel so helpless now I'm so sorry I didn't listen to you Mom I'm so sorry I was rude to you thank you I just didn't want to see you get hurt I was so blinded by how much I loved him I felt and still feel so much pity for him that's understandable honey I'm sorry for not listening to you when I should have I'll work on trust in your judgment more in the future thank you that means a lot to me and Sabrina you know what you have to do now right hello hi Daryl what's up wifey I'm doing what I should have done earlier in fact I should have done it a while ago we're done Are you seriously breaking up with me over the phone bab just come over to my place and we'll work it out I'm calling off the engagement too look I'm sorry how you going to leave me like that like just give me another chance don't make this harder than it already is but Sabrina I love you you're all I want baby trust me I'll change this time for real that's not going to work on me this time goodbye Daryl I'm going to make your life a living hell do you hear me and then I'm you're going to be okay you did what you needed to do do and we'll be 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Emma time for bed okay you know hun I really wish you wouldn't watch that stuff those people online the lives they show off that's their job their lives aren't really that glamorous yeah they are they have private jets taking them all over the world that's amazing who does lots of people online and one day I'm going to be just like them with a nice rich mansion and even a shark tank in the living room shark thing really last year you wouldn't put a foood in the ocean because you're a scare of sharks and now you want one in your own house you know how much a shark eats no thanks well that won't matter I'll feed her whatever it wants and I'll be rich and I'll live in a mansion and I'll have the best designer clothes and not a computer with a broken screen Amma don't we give you clothes yeah Julia's hand me downs not all your clothes are hand me- downs and hey they're still good clothes besides that you might not have the latest model but you have a computer you think I had a computer when I was 11 there were computers when you were 11 how old do you think I am I mean they were a lot bigger but they existed all we're saying is that everything you need you have it right here that may be true I do have everything I need but not everything I want and we work really hard to give you as much as we can you know all those things you see online the cars boats those things are very expensive and we both work really hard to make ends meet you know that is working two jobs to put your sister through college right so I think the Jad might have to wait speaking of I got to get to work and you got to get to bed see you in the morning kiddo oh and something to think about it's better to be grateful for what you do have than to worry about what you don't have just some food for thought I think that's true honey yeah I know you do but you guys don't get me I don't want a normal life I want to be rich and famous go to parties with celebrity all right all right come here maybe one day you will change your mind until then get some sleep honey good night good night Mom I love you love you too and then this morning I was telling my parents about how my laptop is like totally busted and they were like well try to make it last while it can and I was like I am and it's broken yeah we need a new computer too ours is like so old did you see the new Mac laptop it's like everyone online already has it it's like I need that that would be cool but what can you do right I feel like just don't worry about it because you can't control what your parents do so I just try and be happy with what I have and not mad about what I don't right weird my mom said something just like that well it's true I mean we're like 11 we don't have any money besides our parents probably need to spend on adult stuff like our house and bills and whatever yeah I mean I guess but how much could our house cost it has like three bedroom oh I mean it's you know fine did you see the new video inak king 11 posted yesterday the one where he went on the private jet to the Bahamas see that's what I need in my life it's like I can't believe I rode a regular old plane we stayed in Hawaii and we were trapped in like cattle you went to Hawaii that's pretty cool yeah it was all right I mean we didn't even stay on the beach we were like a mile away from the water or something still though Hawai is amazing speaking of amazing what do you think we're going to do for our sleepover Friday I was thinking makeup tutorials ooh and scary movies and I just the thing to go with those scary movies popcorn oh no not just any popcorn popcorn with truffle oil I saw an influencer do it what's that I don't know but I'm sure it's expensive and if they like it I'm sure we will too nice uh Hey Mom where's the chuffle oil oh were you the one who put that in the list what do you need that for for my sleepover we were going to put it on our popcorn oh about that honey we have to postpone the sleepover I'm sorry but Daddy and I we can have some extra shifts Friday night and we need them since your laptop is dying right fine hey why don't you see if you can do the sleepover at Haley's it seems like she's always coming over here anyway yeah cuz her parents are super strict that's why I never go there besides she's not even allowed to have friends over or even have a cell phone because her dad is like a dictator or something that sounds like a good idea now you give it a try and ask Haley if you can do this sleepover H then we can save Mano babyit of Friday night fine I'll try so what do you think come on please I don't know it's my parents and everything come on we won't let them ruin our fun besides I have an amazing makeup tutorial it's going to change your life okay Al ask nice we're going to have so much fun I hope he's not too mean we talked to him on the phone he sounded nice okay well hello if you're ready to party then enter the potty Castle whoop whoop wonderful I don't get it he doesn't seem mean at all I think you're going to be okay just have fun you're with Haley okay bye D bye me see you later so this is our humble abode don't laugh okay it's paid for actually it's not honey did you forget to sent the red check out this month oh stop it we have a guest please Emma make yourself at home thank you so what do you think it's okay so let's go check out your room actually Emma unfortunately this is is a one-bedroom apartment so Haley has to sleep in the living room that's where you girls will be tonight oh you can you can totally off the couch I don't mind after all you're the guest so do you sleep on the couch like every night yeah but it's not so bad it's pretty comfy all right I'm off but uh you young ladies you have a blast tonight don't do anything I wouldn't do uh which at my age is falling asleep on the couch at 9:00 p.m. okay Dad we won't love you sweetie Emma it was great to meet you you too so what should we do now I have games we could play video games PS5 no but I have some of these games a lot of them are super fun oh maybe so do we have any snacks yeah you don't have no food like any uh we have a little we kind of shop day to day you know how do you guys get your food well I don't know I mean it's kind of just there maybe my mom never fear Haley said that you like popcorn and we're in luck because the dollar store had the good kind B nice thanks Mom yeah hey did you get the truffle oil I don't think they sell it at the dollar store true maybe next time but try this it's super good come on M now let we got our popcorn it's scary movie time it doesn't look like any scary movies are on TV it's okay I mean I know this's one stream it's called No streaming it's okay I have it on my phone what's your Wi-Fi we had to get rid of the Wi-Fi and streaming last year when my dad lost his job but he says we can get the back real soon as soon as he finds a second job sorry it's okay my dad works two jobs too I guess our parents both work really hard huh yeah so maybe let's have the sleepover next week at my house well my dad already left for work do you think your mom could take me home we only have the one car and my parents are both working so nobody's there anyway let's just make the best of it hey girls so Emma Haley said you love to do makeup on your sleepovers so here's a big bag of lots of mild makeup so you girls can Glam up let's get this party started [Music] [Laughter] and then there was a knock on the door but when they opened it all they found was how do you keep getting a s turn got a basic too sorry we didn't have a lot of the stuff you wanted to do are you kidding this was lots of fun yeah it was are you sure you're okay to sleep on the floor yeah it's fine you take the couch you know I thought about it and how about we both sleep on the floor and a fort made of couch pillows all right now it's actually a sleepover let's go you know I think I get what you're saying about being happy with what you have and need to stop worrying about what you don't have yeah well think about tonight I mean I was nervous that you were going to make fun of me for not having the nicest honest stuff well we had everything we needed snacks some old makeup and the craziest to Forever you know we may not have Yachts or private jets but we have everything we need a family that loves us and a good friend woo there she is how is the sleepover really fun and you know what it made me realize something oh yeah and what's that that I'm really lucky to have two parents that take care of me and give me everything I need thanks oh wow we have to have sleepovers more often I like that side of you oh and it also made me realize one more thing you were right about my laptop it's fine for now and I'll keep using it until we could afford a new one so no rush on that that's it I'm calling Haley's parents we're going to schedule another sleepover right now dad left.
By Tlhokomeloabout a year ago in Chapters
Student Sells STOLEN ANSWERS To MATH EXAMS
this space camp is going to be amazing I know it is it's just I hope I get to go what does that mean my dad said if I don't get straight A on my report card then I can't go to Camp so what you always get all A's you're like the smartest person in school yeah well tell that to miss McKenzie's math class I'm on the edge of getting a a and a b and if I don't Ace that test then I don't get a a for the class okay but I'm sure you can do it just study really hard for this last test yeah it's just I don't understand
By Tlhokomeloabout a year ago in Chapters
