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We barely arrived in Washington and Kaanadan got a call that my father would be waiting for us. Kaanadan explained to me that everything would be at his house, and that my father is already waiting for us inside. Which didn't help keep me calm.

On every trip, I found myself praying that the consequences of my attempt to escape would not turn to Celina, who had barely begun the process of getting into college and because of me, she might not even be able to continue. Yes, I was wrong to hide the real reason Dad let her take the selective exam, the real reason he released her to do a graduation and not get married early because of something related to the mafia. Her real motive is following a different path than the rest of us without even having to hide it from the majority. But depending on the situation... she might find out.

I get that out of my head the moment the car pulls up in front of the building. I get out of the car quickly, hesitating to move forward when I see my father'