Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Mafia ❯ Volume Five, Chapter Eighteen: My Way ( Chapter 18 )

-Two Months Ago-

-Valentina-

I don't want to do this. Boris patted me on the shoulder. I looked up.

“You okay?” he asked. I nodded. Daddy cleared his throat.

“Don't cry, darling,” he said.

“I hate it,” I said.

“I know, sweetheart,” he said. “I know.” He says we have to do this. I wished we didn't.

“What suit do you want to be buried in?” Boris asked.

“Do I still have my suit from my wedding?” Daddy asked.

“Yes, boss,” Boris said.

“Good,” Daddy said. I winced as they talked. I can't do this. I got up and walked out of Daddy's office. I sat down in the hall. I can't. Just I can't. I buried my head in my hands. Daddy was supposed to be strong. He was my superhero. I felt like crying again.

Once he was gone, it would all be mine. This will be mine. But he won't be here. I turned my head when the door opened.

“There you are,” Boris said. I said nothing.

“You have to know what to do,” he said. I felt myself tearing up. He walked over and sat down next to me. He rubbed me on the shoulder.

“I know how you feel,” he said. “I don't like it either. But we have to get through this.”

“But I hate it,” I said. “I don't want to think about him dying. There has to be another way. There has to be.” Tears ran down my cheeks. I tried to wipe them away. Boris gave me a gentle smile. I wanted to yell at him to stop, but I didn't have it in me.

“Do you want me to stay with you until you get it together?” he asked. I nodded.

“Okay,” Boris said.

“Thank you,” I whispered. We sat there in the hall. I just didn't want to be alone. Boris was right but it still hurt.

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Daddy was waiting for us in his office. He looked up when we walked in.

“Are you okay, darling?” he asked. I lowered my head.

“Yes,” I said softly. He held out his arm.

“Are you ready to continue?” Daddy asked.

“Yes, boss,” Boris said. I nodded. I looked up to see Daddy smiling at me.

“I'll give you a minute,” he said. I sat down in my chair. We didn't say anything for a long while.

My Way