What a shame, that girl who once believed in fairytales and magic had to be struck by reality with demons in her mind and the fear of never being loved.

-♛𝕠𝕒𝕜𝕝𝕖𝕪 𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖♛

I woke up gasping for air, I quickly felt around me to try to figure out where I was. I felt the soft white blanket and looked around the large room. I realized I was sleeping in my old bedroom. I shake my head trying to calm down.

Walking into my bathroom, I pull off all my clothes getting into the shower quickly as the cold air was touching my bare skin. The shower was hot and long, like normal.

Getting out, I wrap a white towel around my body and head to my closet. But I was stopped by the familiar skinny figure on the bed.

"Mavis!" I scream loudly as she smirks at me from my bed. Her chocolate skin and long brown box braids were so hard to forget. This girl was my best friend and it was probably the hardest to say goodbye. I didn't talk to her much when we got to new york, but I mean I've been busy. She stands up rushing over to me hugging me. She leans over because she is taller than me. Her brown eyes shine with happiness.

"Oh god, I missed you!" She whispers pulling away. "I heard about your father and I found out you were in town.."

"Only for today, I'm flying back tomorrow. Business." I grumble walking into my closest leaving a crack in the door so we can still hear each other.

"What do you have planned today?" She asks as I scan my closet.

I find a white turtleneck shirt that will go with my match plaid blazer and skirt. I grab some white boots and walk out. She nods in approval.

"I need a dress for an event I need to go to," I say leaving out the main reason. I mean you can't really say i'm my father's only child making me a mafia leader and now I have to show up to some dinner for it. I would sound crazy. "My aunt is taking me, but you can come if you want?" I offer ad she nods eagerly.

"Of course!" She yells grabbing my arm dragging me downstairs. She spots my aunt and brother in the kitchen. "Nora!" She squeals running over and hugging my aunt. They talk for a bit, I notice Mavis sending my brother wired looks but I just ignore it.

"You ready to go?" I ask my aunt as she nods grabbing her purse. We all walk to a big black van that has our driver all ready to go. We get in a quick go to the mall.

This mall was very big and had all the best stores. My aunt grabbed my hand pulling me to stories trying on dress after dress but none of them felt right. We are in one of the last stores that we haven't gone to. I was running my hands along the line of dress as my aunt and Mavis argue over a dress.

I stop when I spot a dark red dress, it had a low cut in the front and flowing layers of fabric going down the bottom. It was perfect, I turn to them with the dress, and their faces light up as they both nod.

I walk to the changing room a change quickly. It hugged my body perfectly and the color went well with my hair and skin color. I smile at myself.

Stepping out of the changing room my aunt eyed the dress carefully as did Mavis.

"That's the one." They both say, I nod quickly. I change and then pay for it. After that, we leave quickly as we spent almost all day.

-♛

"I'm going to miss you.." Mavis says as she hugs me. We were standing in front of my private plane saying goodbye for now. Yesterday after we went shopping, me and her hung out all night but now I had to say goodbye.

It was weird, she felt so much like my old life. The one with my parents and no mafia stuff.

"You'll see me soon and just let me know if you ever want to come to New York. You know I will pay for every last bit." I smirk at her as she nods giving me one last quick hug. She backs away as I walk onto the plane where my brother was.

I had said goodbye to my Aunt and Uncle and it scared me not knowing when I'll see them next.

"Ready?" My brother asks as he looks up from his computer. I nod my head softly, I didn't fly much because I hate it but now I feel like all I do is get on airplanes.

The plane ride was long and tiring. My brother and me just talk about stuff. Some about dad and a little about mom. It was a good flight, I think. We landed smoothly and are now in a car heading to the Ronan house to talk about business.

"Do you have a tuxedo yet?" I ask my brother as we get out of the car. I stare up at the large house anxious to see Roland again.

"Yep, it's in my closet at the dorms." I nod at him. I push the door open softy to be greeted by a body pulling me into a hug. I look up to see Ramsey, who has a goofy smile planted on his lips staring at me.

"Oakley!" He screams happily. "I'm glad your back Roland has been a bitch without you here." He chuckles, I give him a confused look. He just wiggles his eyebrows causing me to glare at him.

We all walk into the kitchen to see Ms.Ronan making a lot of food. She sends me a sweet smile, "Ah you two are early!" She whispers under her breath. "Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes." She hums softly.

I turn to Ramsey for more information. "Everyone in our family is actually available and when that happens we have dinner. Also, you guys are finally back, she took this as a perfect opportunity." He chuckles, I give a small ok.

After a little bit of time, she calls us into the dining room. Food was laid out on the table, there were 9 chairs pushed against the table. All five of the Ronan brothers and their parents were at the table, Reed was First then the twins the Ramsey, and Finally Roland. I send him a small smile as Milo quickly sits down next to Reed. Leaving the only open seat next to Roland since their parents were sitting already. I sit down, "Dig in." Ms.Ronan says cheerfully.

I place a bit of food on my plate and eat quietly as the boys talk loudly. I felt out of places there was so much home here and everyone was cheerful. My leg started tapping softly to calm my nerves.

I felt a warm pressure on my thigh causing me to look down. There was a large hand, I turn my head to Roland who has a small smirk. I send it a questioning glance as he rubs it softly.

He leans over, "Calm down. Your ok." He says so quietly no one else hears. I place my hand on top of his giving it a small squeeze in reassurance. I mouth a thank you.

"Did you find a dress?" He asks me trying to start a conversation.

"Yes, I actually really like it." I smile as he chuckles softly.

"I would hope, how was being home? How was Italy?" He asks happily.

"It felt different but it was good to see my family and some of my old friends," I say looking back at my food.

We eat in silence after that, his hand still on my thigh. After dinner, the parents went to bed, and right now we are all talking in the living room. Reed grabbed drinks from the wine cellar. So now the boys are either tipsy or flat-out drunk. I only had one drink but most of them have had 6 or more. I sigh watching them talk.

The couch dips next to me. Roland mumbles some random words as he leans against me, slipping his arm around my waist. I lean into him softly. I look at him as he stares at me lost.

"How many drinks have you have," I say raising my hand to his cheek.

"Like one." He slurs making me chuckle softly as his head falls into my neck. I could feel his breath on my bare neck. I grab his shoulders pulling him to his feet.

"I'm taking him to his room," I say to the boys. They all smirk but they turn back to each other's as nothing happened. Grabbing him a lead him to his room letting him fall onto the bed.

"Get sleep Roland, we have a big day tomorrow," I whisper shutting the door softly.

A very big day.

-♛

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