CHAPTER 1

Alessio....

Today is the day he gets crowned as the new Mafia Don,he was suppose to take his place when he turned eighteen but he declined he said he'll take it when he turns twenty one.Because on the day of his eighteenth birthday that's the day his father came back from the dead.

Yip that's right.... amazingly his father rose from the dead,his father died when he was six years old...he had a duel with his uncle Dante and despite his weakness and how they tortured him,his father won anyway.He is proud of his father and the things he has done over the years,so when his father came back after twelve years he allowed his father to resume his position until he turns twenty one.

Although the two of them disagreed about it....in the end he won the argument.....as always.His little sister Ava who is also turning twenty one today is busy getting ready too.The fact that she had to grow up without their mother....hit his sister hard, because Ava always had hope that their mother would come back...but she didn't.

Many believed that she'd make an appearance after his father's return but she hasn't.His dad has been here for three years and not once has she shown her face,he loves his mother....but after what she did.... he'll never forgive her.Leaving them the way she had,that broke Ava it made her get sleepless nights and severe panics attacks....he had to help her through it...and for that he won't ever forgive his mother.

Her actions doesn't even allow him to think of her as a mother, abuelita Paula is his mother and grandmother.Even aunt Ari is more of a mother because she always checks up on them and come to visit with his three cousins.He knows if his mother can show her face now....he won't hesitate to tell her where to get off.She has no right towards them.Neither does she have the right to claim they are her kids.All these years they have managed without her and they'll continue to do so.Brielle Valetti is permanently dead to him.

"Are you ready son?"His dad asks coming in,his father doesn't knock at all.He barges into his room all the time,Alessio wonders what will happen the day he is busy fucking a puttana on his bed and his father just walks in....that would be a sight to witness,the thought makes him grin."What's so funny?"

"Oh nothing dad."He replied,putting on his gold Rolex.This lifestyle comes with a lot of perks....his favorite being the women of course. He took his father's looks and at his age,there is no woman that won't fall for his charms,looks or money.With just a flick of his fingers he gets anything he wants.No questions asked."The question is...are you ready father."His dad looked at him confused. "Alessio's grin broaden."Are you ready to give up your position,I saw how you ruled over these three years and it look like you no where near ready to retire."

Sighing his dad took a seat on his bed."I have to son.My time has come and I'm happy you've finished all your missions,training and school.You ready now.Plus I want to find your mother too."

"That woman had no problem in leaving us and yet here you are wanting to look for her.She doesn't want to be found papi!Even uncle Rocco has searched everywhere....but she's gone....into thin air.Forget about her and move on.There are lots of pussy around here."

"Careful how you talk to me son."His father warned."You might be my son and the Don of this family but your disrespect.....I won't tolerate it.You not too old to get a beating from me.Bear that in mind.Finish up and come down.We waiting."

Alessio watched as his father strolled out his room,doesn't matter what his father said,in his eyes his mother is dead.She couldn't handle the pressure and she took the cowards way out....she ran and never look back....now that was her biggest mistake......

Winstonia....

Winstonia wiped off the counter,her eyes traveling outside.At the age of twenty she should be in University studying for what she always wanted to become....a doctor.But here she is working as a mere waitress to pay for rent,food, transportation and all the debt her father has acquired over the years.

In her second year of varsity she had to drop out, because her father couldn't pay her fees.And that had been two years ago.She hates her father,all he does is drink out the money she brings home not caring if there is food or not and the fact that he puts his hands on her makes her hatred even worse.

He was never the caring type,even her mother had it tough until she died when Toni was fifteen.Since then she has become her father's new punching bag.She doesn't even have friends cause she's afraid it will get her punished and beaten,she's constantly hiding bruises on her arms,neck and legs.Thankfully so far she hasn't gotten hit on her face.

She wishes for a different life,far from here in Italy.They had to move here from California because her mom got a job as a maid for a very wealthy family but after her mom got sick,she had to quit her job and stay home....that's when things hit hard rock bottom.

The restaurant she is working at pays her enough but with her dad enough isn't enough,cause all the money goes for drugs and alcohol and then she's left with nothing.Not even money to buy herself something nice.Italy is a very beautiful place and she hopes that one day when she is free of her father she'll be able to save enough money and explore this beautiful city.

She better get going,her father doesn't like for her to be late then he'll find another excuse to beat her up."Mr Belucci I'm done with my shift.It's time I head home."This old man is so kind and loving towards her and she wished she had a dad like him.

"Okay child.I'll see you tomorrow.Take care."Taking her bag she heads out the shop and begins to walk home.It's not wise to walk home alone this late at night but she has no money for a cab,her dad this morning took her last cash for more alcohol and now she'll have to survive until she gets her next pay check...and that's in two weeks time.Still a long way to go.

Her place is just a fifteen minutes walk from home,so she quicken her steps and hurried along.Just as she neared her corner she got stopped by two guys...and by their tattooed arms it's probably other guys from the Mafia whom her dad owes alot of money.

"When are we getting our money princess."The big bulky one asked."Your time is up."

"Please I need more time....I-I don't have it yet."She makes sure not to make eye contact,it will be a sign of disrespect."In two weeks time.I promise."

"If you don't have it,then we'll happily sell you to pay of your father's debt.Is that clear."

A threat she'll take seriously, because these guys aren't playing the whole of Italy is run by the Mafia world and she better pay up. "Clear."She whispered softly.She remained standing in her spot until those two guys have left.

She can't believe her father has gotten her into this mess,how will she pay and where will she get a hundred thousand dollars in cash in two weeks.She is fucked,she better make a plan or else she'll be sold off like a prostitute,she'll need to take on extra work to pay of this debt.

The other day she has seen an advertisement of a family looking for a nanny,she will call and find out if the job is still vacant. Juggling two jobs won't be easy but she has to do it.Her life depended on it.She knows these guys won't play around when they come next time so she must make sure she has their money.She must also see if the bank can't loan her money, she'll work extra hard to pay it off because her life depends on it......

ALESSIO....

He made his way down the stairs and when he reached the bottom step his sister is waiting for him.She is an absolute angel and the white dress she's wearing is making her look even more breath taking.She has their grandmother's look and her wavy dark red hair is flowing down her back.

Sensing his presence she turns her head to look at him,her hazel eyes glowing with happiness.Elegantly she made her way over to him and embraced him in a loving brotherly hug."You look exquisite sis."He whispered close to her ear.

"Thank you brother.And you look....."Her gaze travels the length of his frame."Like a heart breaker." A soft smile touched his lips.

"Thank you amore."Taking her hand and hooking it in the crook of his arm he led her to hall where all his family is,along with other Mafia bosses.His sister knows the life they leading but him and his father has tried by all means to ensure she isn't exposed to this fucked up world.

Ava is too innocent for this life and sometimes he wishes he can send her away for good...but he knows he can't.Because his enemies won't rest when they hear the little treasured pearl of the Valetti's is out hiding somewhere,so it's best to have her here where they can keep an eye on her and protect her from anything.

He'll kill any bastard who tries to set their eyes on his sister.For her he'll kill any living,walking and breathing thing.A round of applause rang out in the crowd when he and Ava entered the room everybody he knows is here....over two hundred guests has come, friend and foe to witness his crowning ceremony.And the minute he stepped into the room,he can feel everybody's heightened anxiety.Many hate him and just as many fear him, he's more ruthless than his dad,he doesn't have mercy and he definitely doesn't give second chances.You fuck up....you die. As he scanned the crowd he wished his mother could've seen him now,all grown up and about to lead this family into the greatest of eras.......