Love Me Or Die Young

A clear evening sky cools the campus courtyard. The light of the sun slowly faded, warming Selena Quintanilla's body, which was sitting leisurely under a shady tree. A classic novel opens on her lap, while large headphones cover her ears, playing music that brings calm in between the rush of her routine. Around her, other students pass by, busy with their own affairs, but Selena feels comfortable in her own world-a quiet world away from her family's dangerous shadow.

Selena enjoyed this rare moment. Despite her status as the only daughter of a well-known mafia family, she feels as if she is an ordinary girl, who only needs to think about books, classes, and music. Suddenly, the calm was broken.

Her phone vibrated on the bag lying beside her. She almost ignored it, thinking it was just a message from her friends, but the vibe continued. With a slight annoyance, she removed the headphones from her ears, put the book next to her, and reached for her cell phone.

The name displayed on the screen made her heart suddenly pound. ** Antonio* * - his father's personal assistant. He rarely calls, except for important matters that cannot be postponed.

Selena swallowed, feeling an uncomfortable feeling that slowly crept in. She knew, every time Antonio called, that something was going on. Her eyes looked at the phone screen for a few seconds, as if hoping that the call was just a mistake.

However, reality cannot be ignored. She sighed deeply, then shifted the screen to accept the call.

"Yes?" her voice sounded calm, although her heart was racing.

"Selena"" Antonio's deep voice sounded at the other end, leaving no room for pleasantries. "I need you to come home immediately."

Selena was silent for a moment, a sense of anxiety began to fill every corner of her mind. "What is it?" she asked briefly, trying to remain calm.

"Your father... Passed away this morning."Antonio's voice sounded deeper, loaded with seriousness.

Selena's world stopped for a moment. The novel she is holding fell to the ground silently. The music in the headphones still hanging around her neck suddenly sounded distant, like an illusion that was no longer relevant to reality.

"What do you mean?"her voice trembled. She needed to be sure, even though her heart already knew the answer.

"Your father is dead, Selena. And ... there's something you should know," Antonio continued, his tone more emphatic. "It's about the legacy and the choices he left for you. I'll explain more when you arrive."

Selena clasped her phone tightly, her eyes blinking without focusing on anything around her. She never thought that this seemingly ordinary day would turn into a nightmare. In the midst of the quiet of college, Selena's world begins to crumble, and she knows her life will never be the same again.

**

When Selena was a child she always looked at her father as the perfect figure. A respected successful businessman, who with one touch of his hand can change the fate of their family. Mansions, luxury cars and holidays abroad were commonplace in her life. In the eyes of little Selena, her father was a hero, a man who ruled the business world with unparalleled elegance and authority.