AN/Officially my First Chapter. I Hope You Like It. Started 3/17/14 Finished 3/25/14 (4 pages & 1,227 words)

When I was a little girl my Nonno always called me his little saving grace. I never knew what he meant then, but I know now. I was born to be more than just an Mafia girl.

My life was as normal as always, until I started hearing his voice. They attacked when we weren't prepared and they took something from me, from us. They declared war and we retaliated. We were ready to fight even if it meant losing more family.

My Name Is Celestine Rossini And This Is My Story,

It was June 17, 2020 and we had just celebrated my Nonno's 90th birthday. Our two allied mafia's were invited to the party and everyone was relaxed and enjoying was and would become our greatest mistake.

I remember the day like it was yesterday, I was hanging out by the bar with my cousins Philip (Russian mafia) & Fabian (Italian mafia). We were telling jokes, laughing, and having a good time when the shots began. I watched as a bullet striked his head, I knew then that my Nonno had been killed. It happened right before my own eyes and I couldn't do anything but watch. I remember falling to my knees and crying. He was the one who started the Rossini empire, but we'd make sure it never died. I didn't understand how he could call me his saving grace when I just stood and watched helplessly as his life was taken away from him. All I knew is that after this day, nothing would ever be the same again.

That was two months ago. Two months since his death and one month & 3 weeks since the funeral. All our allies and family members attended the service. We sent him off in his favorite tuxedo and his cane. Plus we added a cigar between his hands for luck. The funeral was beautiful, but as soon as it was over we packed up the Italy Home and came back to Texas. They had been handling things from this side every since. The Great Enzo Rossini was dead.

Lately I've been having strange dreams. They always end with a mans voice telling me to come to the ocean. There's always me, a boy, and another girl and we're bowing to twelve people who are standing around us. It seems weird to me because I know I'd never bow to someone unless I would be kissing my Nonno's ring. The voice I would always hear sounded pretty trustworthy, but I learned from many life experiences that you can't trust just anyone, no matter how friendly they sound. Whoever he is, its like he talks to me when I'm in a time of need, and with the way things were going lately around here, I could tell something was coming and it wasn't going to be good. I had a feeling that the voice would guide me along my journey.

Today was September 7, 2020 and I was nervous. Usually I never got nervous, but this was different. My best friend since the 3rd grade and later boyfriend since the 7th was coming to visit. I hadn't seen him in awhile because his family was just starting to get into the Mafia business. While my family, our allies, and enemies fought over the west side of America, his family family was on the East side with the Japanese, Chinese, and Mexicans.

His name is Tyrone (Ty) Gavin. He's 19 years old and a huge African American guy. He was the funniest and the most sweetest guy in the whole world and has gained the respect of my family and I of his. Ty is also crazy and what some people who call trigger happy, which is true just make sure not to say it to his face or he might just shoot you. What can I say? Tyrone Gavin loved him some guns. Enough about Ty though, lets get back to me and what I'm doing right now.

(wearing outfit above)

I walked down the stairs of the mansion to the kitchen and was greeted by the site of my mother.

"Morning mom"I said as I gave her a peck on the cheek before grabbing an apple and taking a bite.

"You're in a good mood today"She commented as she eyed me warily. She had every right to I guess, these days I haven't really been on my A-game.

I gave a small laugh at this. "Well duh, Ty's coming to visit today and it's been a month since I last saw him."

She gave an excited yelp, before her mood turned somber, "I won't be here to greet him with you. I have a flight in 30 minutes to catch back to England." I tried not to show home happy I was about this, but I don't think it worked to well. "Hey don't get to happy, your uncle and cousins will still be here."she warned.

"OK, OK, and don't worry about not being here. Just tell Dad and Christopher that I love them and that I'll see them soon."

"Alright, I love you. Be careful and take your gun and some guards with you if you leave."She warned me before giving me a huge and leaving the house to the airport.

It had been 10 minutes since she left that I heard the doorbell ring. I could hear the maid answering the door and talking to whoever it was as I made my way to the Entrance way.

There stood my incredibly handsome, glorious boyfriend in all his glory. I ran to him with a eep and tackled him in a bear hug, before covering his face in kisses, which lead to us making out on the couch. Finally, after 30 or so minutes of kissing we managed to untangle ourselves. "God, I missed you so much. Where have you been doing and more importantly where have you been this past month?"I questioned.

He turned towards me with a serious expression on his face, " I guess I might as well tell you. Since the Koreans and Irish decided to kill your Grandfather, they've been attacking anyone y'all are associated with. They raided one of our warehouses and in the process killing six of our best men, leaving their signs carved into their declared war on us and have allied themselves with the Chinese now. The Japanese say they're going to be neutral but we both know that won't last long."He told me. The Irish and Koreans had gone to far now. Killing my grandfather and involving others who had nothing to do with our disagreements. They were starting an all out mafia War and it was gonna be every mafia involved by the time this war was over. "My father has already spoken to your Uncle, he's sending some of you all's men to New Orleans to help us out there."He explained. I nodded my head in acknowledgement.

"Lets forget about all of this for now and lets focus on just you and me. Come on, lets go to the movie room. We have lots to catch up on."I said suggestively. He all but ran their with me following behind him.

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