Trapped With The Beastly Mafia.

Alessia POV Four years ago. “As a lady, it is always good to attain your highest level of Education, that way you earn your respect” My dad said, glancing at Mia and smiling widely. My mother shot me a glance across the table. I know that look, not even today of all days. Everybody has what they desire and want to become. Mia desires to become a professional lawyer. She worked her ass off to finally graduate and today she had returned from England as the best graduating student of her school. That isn't applicable to me. School has never been my thing. They are meant for smart students like Mia. What is the point of spending years doing just one particular thing over and over again. Isn't that boring? “Alessia, You should consider going back to school” My dad said. He dropped the glass of water in his hand, glancing at me like he was waiting for me to say something. Was that even supposed to be a question? “Ummm- I murmured with my mouth full. I took my time to finish with the food and continued. “Dad, you should quit already. Maybe it high time you involved me in the family business” The Lucheese family business is one of the poles that hold the city of New York. Down side from the shipping of stacks to the release of weapons and then the money is pure into legitimate business in the city. Luncheese have the largest company in town controlling the media and you know what they say about information. Power to destroy, right? There are big political men who seek power from the Lucchese. They all need a powerful man behind them to back their campaigns and their shitty works. Lucheese has the largest outfit to pull every single string needed. It can be dangerous, bloody at times but what is a life when things come too easy. The feelings of having power, people bow at your feet, the feelings of knowing that just a word from you can sweep the whole of a country. That , I want so badly but no one wants to support my dreams. They all think I'm crazy. Is that even too much of a request? “SMACK” My father slammed his hand on the table. The table jotted up, the plate, glass of wine all jotted with it, causing some to balance its motion back on the table while some scattered on the ground. The head of maids came rushing towards the table, cleaning the mess around it, while we had some of the maids, replacing the bottles of wine and foods. Silence laced in the atmosphere. I glanced at my mother who seemed startled by the recent commotion. I can't believe she is not yet used to her husband's attitude, after many years of marriage and two grown ups. A little smile appeared on my face when my eyes stumbled at Mia gripping the edge of her chair. “You should watch what you wish for, Young lady! You haven't even touched a gun before?” “That because you refused to get me one on my last year birthday” “Les!” He snapped out, his Italian intonation now revealing itself. “The next time you bring this up, I will be forced to make you leave the country” He said firmly, his voice giving no room for argument. I knew better than to shut the f**k up. My father is a man of his word. Forced to leave the country is not something I want to experience. New York is my home, where I would be living all my life and to attain my dream, I better have to be around. “Sis, it's nice to have you back home. I miss you so much” I threw a smile at Mia, trying to change the tension in the air. My mother on the other side was seen calming his husband down. Pleading and asking for forgiveness on my behalf. Is not like I asked her to, she loves stressing over nothing. “Yeah, how have you been holding up alone in the house?” Mia returned with a smile, this time she seemed relieved. “Just been caged up here forever. You know he never let us out unnecessarily "I responded, referring to our father. “I have a surprise for you- I beamed. “Something you will love” I got up from the chair. “Really- her eyes holding with joy. “You do trust me right!” I shouted as I walked up the stairs. On getting into my room, I glanced at the king-sized bed, where I had kept the wrapped gift. In it was a customized pen with Mia Luncheese, a customized lawyer book with her initials and a wrist watch. I just wanted to celebrate her new achievements. My eyes widened, the wrapped gift was missing. I glanced around, maybe I might have kept it elsewhere but still couldn't find anything. No one has been to my room aside Lilly, my personal maid and I sure she would never temper with what is mine. She knows how much I hate that. Bang!! Bang!! “Pa!- I came to a sudden halt. My heart beat loudly in a flash. “Pa! I quickly grabbed onto the handle of the door. I could hear voices, screaming and shouting. That was Mia. Some sort of commotion was happening. My family was in danger. I should run down, see what was happening but I found myself holding tightly onto the door clock. Someone was behind the door and I couldn't see their faces. “Let me out here.” I yelled at the person. “Pa!- “That was a f*****g gun shot” I whimpered. “I still can't believe I have been hoping to have a gun without a knowledge of the fear behind it.” I mumbled to myself. My body suddenly went numb, like my mind has travelled afar. I could feel myself shiver on the door till I finally fell to the ground. The door finally burst open and a man in a mask knocked me out. The last thing I heard was “it's for your own good. Bellissima. “What a f*****g idiot.” I whispered to myself as I woke up. My memories came back in a flash. “Ma!! Pa!! Mia!!” I screamed all at once, as I ran down. Tears were dripping down my face. I clutched onto my dress firmly, almost piercing my skin with my finger nails each shot causing my heart to panic. At that moment, it felt like I watched someone rip my heart ripped out of my chest. “Mom! Dad!” It was already too late. Then I heard footsteps retreating in the darkness and the voice echoed, “at least you're alive.”