Part Two: Obligation

There were several arguments and accusations against me, making my beloved's name the taboo of the meeting. I had to bite my lip several times in order not to lose control.

" Boris, what is the final answer to the marriage proposal? Say in front of everyone what you told my father. " He insists.

" I don't want to marry a stranger. " I repeat fearlessly.

"See? I told you. " Excited.

" You didn't let it end."

"What else do you have to say? You're the shame of our house."

I stood up in black flames.

"I'm getting married for the sake of the family! I will fulfill my obligation as everyone expects of me, however, my wish is not to marry the girl."

Everyone seems relieved, breathing more comfortably. Seeing how they have changed their posture my uncle is frustrated, wanting the chair by all means.

"It's normal not to want to marry a stranger. " This is Benedicto.

The most considered voice in the sub-houses, Benedicto is the only one who is not related to the association, where he has managed to occupy one of the most important chairs. The CEO, who runs several networks around the world, has closed deals worth millions to the group.

Nobody is able to go against his word because they consider him a genius.

"But he is still young, and after the wedding night everything changes. " An associate speaks amid laughter.

My grandfather finally opens his mouth to speak.

"Are you sure about this decision? " Serious tone.

"Quite sure."I reply determined.

I'm doing this for myself and for Anabela; one day I'll make my chosen one's worth recognized.

"So tomorrow we'll go and propose to the young woman's family."

"By law she must be pure, make sure that all procedures are as in the custom that my uncle loves so much. " I speak in defiance looking at the same one who grits his teeth in hatred.

The meeting is adjourned.

From the look on my uncle's face I know he will cause more trouble, this idiot never gives up trying to take what doesn't belong to him.

"Why did you change your mind?"

My cousin Igor came towards me to argue.

"Do I owe him satisfaction?"

"Careful, brother. I don't want to see you ruin your life for a woman."

"What are you talking about?"

"It's clear to everyone that you only did what Anabela asked you to do. I'll give you some free advice: don't trust a woman who sends you into the arms of another woman."

"You don't know what you are talking about."

" Do as you please."

I looked for my wife to tell her how the meeting went, but she was nowhere to be found. Through the window I saw her laughing, being nice to someone I had never seen before, and I had the strange feeling I was being deceived.

I felt suspicious of her for the first time and ran outside the building, furious to get satisfaction. I got more hate seeing her hand me something, which made my head spin.

I ran towards her violently, squeezing her arm tightly.

" Who was that man?"

"Boris is hurting me!"

"I asked, who was the man?"

From her hand she let go a jewelry box containing engagement rings, her eyes tearing up as I let go.

I reached down to take the box and the rings, sorry for what I had done.

"Anabela I..."

"It's all right. I understand that you are under a lot of pressure, I know that you didn't mean to hurt me."

"I don't deserve your love. " I hugged her tight with affection.

She abandoned her post to become my mistress, she was thrown out of the family for not breaking her relationship with me, she suffered so many injustices to live our love and unfair to make her suffer.

The preparation for the wedding:

My grandfather insisted that the smallest details of the wedding should be done by Anabela. Calling us in private at the mansion to discuss the details turned into a heated discussion.

" Anabela, what do you say?"

"SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO DO THAT! " Changed.

"Boris, please. " She pulled on my arm.

"Your attitude toward her is the cause of this. The bride's parents know about your little secret, I don't want this adventure to become some obstacle to prevent the wedding."

" I accept with honor, master. " Anabela bowed her head in respect.

"Anabela doesn't have to do this, don't force her to do something that will hurt her."

"Boris, I grew up in the middle of this dark side, like you I am part of the organization, I know the laws, I know what I must do."

Sometimes I forget from your beautiful face, how cold this girl is. An assassin trained to kill, to steal secret data, full of venom like a beautiful snake.

" Go now."

We left the mansion in a strange silence, I drove the whole way to my luxurious apartment in the urban center with the sound only of the engine running and the gear changes.

Even in the elevator the silence remains uncomfortable between us. We entered the apartment and she finally let out what was stuck in her throat, crying heavily, making my chest hurt.

"Forgive me, my love." I hugged her, kissing her forehead and trying to calm her down. " I swear they will pay for your tears, they will all pay."

Not interested in the bride, I didn't look at her face during our meetings. I always walked ahead, never paying attention to her.

Andrea is a beautiful young woman born in Italy to a traditional Florence family. She was born in a cradle of gold with all the wealth of her father. There are rumors that she bought her diploma and the police arrested her for drunk driving. A spoiled woman whose hobby is to spend all her father's money.

She is the kind of woman who ruins the lives of everyone around her. I ask myself: why does my grandfather insist on this marriage?

The young woman chosen is from the secondary branch of the most important mafia in Italy that controls the goods coming by sea.