Just as people begin to leave the conference room, Emeliana walks to the window slowly keeping her arms crossed as she looks through it. She doesn’t like that people are doubting her, but what else can she expect? It’s understandable considering Emeliana barely has any experience in being a Donna and she’s only been the Family Head for a few weeks. But she’s growing anxious. She doesn’t want that to be an excuse. She wants to move along in their plan with no further delays, and she wishes they could all understand that instead of putting her a box. “Donna Emeliana.” She hears someone call from behind her, making her turn to face Donna Aleia Monteverdi. The Donna stares down at Emeliana with concern. She can tell she’s going through a lot and it bothers the Donna. In the time she has known

