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17. The Mall
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Becoming The Mafia Queen 24. The First Date
SOFIAI changed dresses three times that day, and my room ended up looking like a garbage pile by the time I finished. I was exhausted, and the thought of my impending date with Adrian was just too overwhelming to process. The first dress was too obvious, and you could practically see my nipples through the fabric. The second one made me feel like I was becoming a prude, covering all the way up to my neck. But the third one was perfect, and I felt like Adrian would like it too. It clung to my body like a second skin, and it was midnight black with a slit that ran so high up my thigh that it wouldn't take much for everything to spill out. The neckline dipped just low enough to show a little bit of cleavage, and the open back made me feel sexy. I adjusted my hair in the mirror, making sure it was loose, soft and touchable. My lips were a deep red this time, and I wanted him to shiver when he looked at me. I knew he found me attractive, and I needed to lean into that heavily. I imagine
Becoming The Mafia Queen 23. The Kiss
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Becoming The Mafia Queen 22. The Fake Confession
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Becoming The Mafia Queen 21. The First Contact
SOFIAYou could just tell that at least half of the people gathered in that hall were there for Adrian DeLuca. As he stood there on the stage and stared down at us, the only sound you could hear was the photographers behind, taking hundreds of pictures of him while he smiled and waved at the crowd. The shift in the atmosphere was noticeable. Nobody was talking anymore, and we all waited with bated breath to hear what he had to say. Adrian’s gaze swept through the room with an easy confidence, pausing briefly when it landed on me. He didn't smile or give any indication that he recognized me. He just held silent eye contact for a few seconds, like he knew exactly what that would do to me. And then he started to speak.“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,” he said, and I was immediately taken aback when his accent switched to a crisp English accent. How on earth did he do that?"Some of you came here today thinking Yale would change your life," he said calmly. "And maybe it will, the
Becoming The Mafia Queen 20. The Ceremony
SOFIAThe hall was massive and elegant, and it echoed with the buzz of nervous laughter and hurried footsteps. There were several tall pillars which stretched to a a vaulted ceiling that sparkled from dozens of chandeliers, and crimson banners with Yale's insignia that hung from every corner. It looked like the hall had been decorated for the Met Gala or another prestigious occasion, and I felt so small standing there and watching all the smiling faces around meIt should've felt like a celebration. But all I could think about was my plan. All I could think about was the fact that today was the day that would make or break my future. I tugged slightly at the hem of my dress while I scanned the room casually, looking for any sign of the handsome devil. He wasn't here yet, but I had timed my arrival carefully. I knew how these ceremonies usually played out, and knowing how important Adrian DeLuca was, he would want to make an entrance. I couldn’t picture him sitting her nonchalant
Becoming The Mafia Queen 19. The Induction Morning
On the morning of the induction ceremony, I woke up feeling nauseous for some reason. It took a while before my brain booted up, so I just sat there and stared out the window. The reality of what I was about to do still hadn’t hit me yet, so I slowly crawled out of bed and headed for the shower. The ceremony would start at 11am, which gave me about three hours to get ready, have some breakfast and make it there in time to scope out the scene. I needed to be prepared for any surprises, and I wasn’t going to leave anything up to chance. I got showered and changed into my dress quickly. The dress looked even more beautiful now that I was actually wearing it, and I was glad that it didn’t look too revealing, otherwise I would have felt like a slut. I just wanted to look normal, but attractive enough that I would instantly catch Adrian DeLuca’s attention. I did my hair and makeup quickly, then paused to admire my handiwork. My curls framed my face exactly the way I liked, and I added a
Becoming The Mafia Queen 18. The Threat
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Becoming The Mafia Queen 17. The Mall
SOFIAWith the induction ceremony coming up, I had to make sure I was fully prepared by the time it came around. I needed a dress, and I needed to book my hair and makeup. And since I had just made a new friend, who else could I possibly have invited to go shopping with me?Isabella was way too excited when I invited her out for an afternoon at the mall. It had been three days since we first met each other, but already it felt like I'd known her for years. She was so easy to talk to, as long as I avoided mentioning Adrian at all. And as difficult as that was, I was ready to endure it for the greater good. It turned out I didn't even need to bring him up, because she was more than happy to talk all about her brother and how infuriating he was. "Can you believe he tried to stop me from coming out today?" she said incredulously as we stopped to look at some shoes. "Seriously?" I gasped. "That's such a dick move.""Right?" she said, trying on a pair of sunglasses. "He wanted to know wh
Becoming The Mafia Queen 16. The Loneliness
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