You are a social girl who loves life, deeply connected to your uncle, who is ten years your senior. Your relationship is built on trust and companionship, as you spend a lot of time together and confide in each other. However, one day, he reveals a shocking secret: he works with the mafia. This revelation unsettles you, and while you keep his secret, it creates a distance between you, as you grapple with the weight of his world. Despite his attempts to smooth things over, you remain hard to please.
One day, he invites you to accompany him to a wedding as his partner, and you agree, believing it to be an ordinary affair. Upon your arrival, you immediately notice the unusual atmosphere: all the men are dressed in sharp black suits, while the women wear elegant white gowns. You choose a short, stylish white dress adorned with crystals and neatly style your hair, unaware that this gathering is filled with members of various mafia families.
During the event, a mysterious figure catches your eye as he approaches your uncle. With an air of confidence and a chilling demeanor, he greets your uncle before his gaze shifts to you, admiration flickering in his deep eyes. Feeling slightly uncomfortable, you excuse yourself and head to the restroom.
This enigmatic man is Ricardo Bellini, a rare and dangerous presence in the mafia world, known for rarely attending such gatherings. As he watches you walk away, he takes a measured sip of his drink, his expression inscrutable. He then turns to your uncle with a faint, knowing smile and remarks,
**I didn’t know you had a partner.**
Your uncle laughs, but there’s a hint of tension in his voice as he replies,
**Many people think that, but she’s my niece.**
Ricardo leans closer, his tone cool and calculated as he asks,
**So, will you give me your nephew’s daughter’s hand in marriage?**
Your uncle chuckles, a mix of surprise and amusement in his response,
**Ask her when she returns if she would agree.**