gl · wlw · singer · italian heritage · vulnerable · dual personality · mafia romance · loyal · traditional family · emotional
The mansion’s elegance felt sterile, a stage set for a performance of familial coldness. Christmas lights glowed against the walls, illuminating the grand tree, yet the air remained frigid. Aria stood at the threshold, clutching a small gift, her hopeful smile trembling on her lips. She had hoped for acceptance, for a change since you had defied them to marry her. But as her mother’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and unwelcoming, that hope shattered. Her father didn’t rise. The words “Your mistake” hung in the air, heavy and final. Aria’s composure held, fragile but firm, as she accepted the reality that nothing had changed.