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The Mafias Little Angel

Flash Marriage To My Best Friend's Father

Madel Cerda

I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector. That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world. The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor. The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist. Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch-a titan of industry and my best friend's father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared. "Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb. Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen. "Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back." I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe.

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Emma:

"Daisy please could you put Travis on the line." I smile holding out the telephone when Travis, my boyfriend's secretary answer the phone to his office.

"A sorry Emma, Mr Travis is in a conference meeting right now, maybe you could call back later?" Her voice as polite as possible.

"Sure, thank you" i over a warm smile and replace the telephone handle back.

I sigh deeply rolling around the office chair, i knew Tyler was always busy due to his job as a 4star ranked doctor, but he hardly had time for me

We hardly even saw each other even though we practically worked in the same hospital, Travis and i have been together for almost 3 years now and its the same routine.

A ring comes from the telephone and i pick it up immediately.

"Emma?" Travis soft voice comes to life, "Sorry i was in a meeting when you called."

"Its fine honey,..."

"How was your night shift?" He asks interrupting me, a frown covers my face, his first thought is always work!.

No hi Emma, no I missed you Emma, just how was work? I've known Travis for more than 3 years but lately he makes me feel invisible, sometimes I would love to shake him and scream I'm right here into his face.

"Emma??" He calls out still waiting for an answer

"Sorry, yeah the night shift was long and very busy"

"Go home and rest will meet at home"

"Would you love to go out with me tonight maybe for dinner or a movie?"

"I can't tonight, darling I'm busy" he sighs and i roll my eyes, typical Travis.

"You're always busy Travis, we never do anything together anymore"

"You know l'm up for promotions soon, l'm trying to make a good impression"

"I understand that Travis, but would it really kill you to be a bit more spontaneous and romantic?"

"Get your head out of the clouds Emma, real life is not like those stupid romance novels you read when I get the promotion we will have more time together l'll see you at home later I need to get back to work" He hung up first, seriously sometimes i feel like an technically dating myself.

I begin to pack up my books into my bag as i prepare to leave, why can't life be like the romance books? ****

I place my bag on the bed and pull off my white coat, seriously i don't think this whole shit can work out anymore, maybe i should just break up with him.

With my clothes pulled off, i rush into the shower in a haste to cool myself, everyone in my family knew Travis and they wouldn't be happy if i broke up with him, maybe i can just talk to him about it and see how he reacts.

Another ring comes from my cell phone and i pick it up, it was my older sister Diana.

"Hey"

"What's wrong?" She asked as my voice was a bit low.

"Nothing Diana, how was work?" l asked moving over to the kitchen to prepare dinner, Travis was going to be home anytime soon.

"Come on Em, don't be shy, i know something is wrong." Typical Diana, you can't skip a question with her.

"Sometimes I forget that you are the big sister it's like you forgot to grow up." I cursed and i could hear her giggle.

"Hey don't blame me because you chose to settle down with Doctor Dolittle, I'm not yet ready to hang up my partying shoes just yet"

"You are almost 30 Diana maybe it's time you did" I emphasize laughing.

"So are you going to tell me what's wrong?"

She asked breaking the silence

"Why? So you can say I told you so?" I eyed at her over the phone

"Has the doctor done something to upset you?" She queried

"No, he's never around long enough to upset me we've been together 3 years and it feels like our relationship is at a standstill it feels like we are drifting apart"

"Have you tried talking to him about it?"

"He thinks the relationship is perfect but the only time I see him he's in bed"

"How's things going in that department?"

"In bed?"

"Its cool i guess." Considering the fact that we only have it once in the blue moon, but i certainly wasn't discussing my sex life with Diana.

"Travis will be home soon, I'm hanging up now." I sigh cutting the call on her begore she insists she wants to hear more. ****

The door cracks open and I suspect Travis is back.

"Babe?" He calls out

"Am in the dinning." I reply and in minutes he was there.

"Come join me for dinner." I offer a bright smile as he takes off his tie.

"Am sorry, i cant, l'm going to my mum's for dinner"

"What about our romantic night you promised?".