His Bride: Being the mafia’s princess

“You can stop the car right here.” Lillian alighted from the car as her gaze remained fixed on the gigantic gate near her.

She jammed back the car door unconsciously and slowly attempted to go inside the gate.

The boy who was in the driver’s seat came out of the car, but didn’t leave the driver’s side.

“Am I waiting behind?” He asked, diverting her attention back to him.

“You should go home, I’ll find my way back.”

“No. My boss ordered not to come back home without you, so I’m coming along.” With this said, the boy walked up to her and stood behind her.

She heaved a sigh and just turned back to knock at the gate. His opposition was the least of her problem right now.

Shortly, the gate opened, and a security guard came into view. His face held surprise and shock, immediately he opened the gate.

“Ma’am…” He stuttered, looking like someone who had just seen a ghost.

“Are the owners in?” She heaved out again.

This was the least of it all, the main drama was probably yet to play.

“Ye…s.” The security guard wouldn’t stop stammering.

He wasn’t expecting her today or even anytime soon, especially not after the happenings in her family recently.

“Then, can’t I come in?” Lillian raised a brow when he didn’t budge out of the entrance.

“Oh, right! I… I’m… Sorry.” He paved the way for her instantly and she walked in with her driver trailing behind her.

She was now inside the building, and she halted midway, a few steps away from the gigantic gate.

Was she doing the right thing by coming to this place? Was she ready to face them after so many days had passed? Was she even ready to listen to what they had to say?

Different questions crossed her mind with no one to answer them. Her mind wasn’t made up when she decided to visit this place today.

It was just a thought that came into her mind when she was on her way back to the mansion she lived. She heaved out once again, walking slowly towards the huge mansion in front of her.

This was her father’s house for crying out loud, and there she was, hesitating whether to go inside. But, no one could blame her.

After all the lies they’ve put her through, she had some doubts toward them. Turning back was not an option either, so she would rather continue her journey into the house.

Getting to the door, she rang the doorbell and a maid came to let her in. She also had the same shocked look as the security guard.

“Stay back, I’ll be out soon.” Lillian said to the boy behind her before heading inside the house.

Just with a few steps into the house, she halted and began to stare around. Nothing changed, it was the same way she left it.

“I’ll inform them of your arrival, Miss Lillian.” The maid turned to go after a small bow but stopped at the sound of clanking foot wears down the stairs.

She and Lillian glanced in the direction till they saw both of her parents.

“Oh, they’re here, I’ll take my leave now.” With one last bow, the maid sauntered away, leaving Lillian to her parents, who looked so shocked to see her standing there.

“Lillian.” Mrs. Helen called out with eyes widened and lips slightly parted.

Her eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets. She dragged her foot forward, away from her husband, who almost had the same expression as hers.

“Lillian, my daughter.” Mrs. Helen didn’t hesitate any longer as she rushed to engulf her in a tight hug.

“You’re here.” She whimpered and sniffled at the same time, a small smile crawled up to her face.

She couldn’t believe this, her daughter was standing in front of her after so many weeks had passed.

At first, Lillian felt nonchalant about the hug but as seconds passed by, the urge to reciprocate the hug washed through her, and she didn’t hesitate to follow that urge.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Mom…”

Oh! How she’s missed this affectionate hug. The exciting feeling inside of her right now was like the sparks of fireworks in the sky.

“I’ve missed you so much.” Lillian felt helpless as those words left her lips.

This was like a dream come true. Seeing her mother and having her hands wrapped on her like this made her heart flutter in joy, she couldn’t help the tears that rolled down her cheeks.

“I missed you too, sweetheart.”

Soon, they disengaged and chuckled after seeing the tears in each other’s eyes. Lillian wiped her mother’s tears before wiping her hers.

“How have you been? Have you been well?” Mrs. Helen asked with worry laced in her tone.

“Yes Mom, I’ve been well. What about you and everyone else?”

“We’re all fine.”

Lillian glanced at her father, his face was no longer holding the surprised look.

“It’s been a while, dad.” She didn’t move an inch from where she stood as her expression became neutral.

What she found out about her family was still on her mind, one of the reasons she was there.

“Yeah.”

“Come on and have a seat first.” Her mom dragged her by the wrist to the couch nearby.

“I’ll prepare something for you right away.” She added after settling her down.

“Mom, you don’t have to…” Lillian tried to protest but was cut short by her mom.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen you, so I have to make you something tangible. Don’t worry, I will make it quick.” Mrs. Helen smiled at her before walking away.

Lillian heaved a low sigh and lowered her a gaze. Her dad walked up to her and sat on the couch opposite her.

“You probably have some questions for us, which would you go with first?”

She lifted her gaze to her father, but he still continued anyway.

“We heard what happened between you and your brother, and he told us how mad you were….” Mr. Jeffrey trailed off and heaved out a sigh.

He wasn’t prepared for this. He didn’t even know where to start from, all he knew was that he needed to say something to this daughter of his.

Likewise, he could feel that she had some anger towards him, especially from her attitude earlier.

“Why?” Lillian voiced out.

This was a chance for her to speak out her mind, she wouldn’t waste any second of it.

“You were all involved in such a dangerous business but none of you bothered to let me know until I found out from somewhere else. I was made a fool out of and trusted you blindly too…..” She paused when she sighted a maid coming their way with a tray.

The maid served them glasses of juice each and walked away after a bow.

“For the third time in my life, I doubted your love for me. The first was when you forcefully took me to Spain, the second time was when you forced me into a marriage and now this. I feel so miserable to be caught in a web of lies from you all.” Lillian ranted out with a pained expression on her face.

She felt so much agony inside and a voice in her head was telling her that she wasn’t loved by these people which was why they didn’t hesitate to always do things that hurt her.

“I understand you’re so pained right now but believe me, none of what we did was intentional….” Mr Jeffrey paused and clasped his hands together on his thighs as he heaved out.

“I will tell you the truth and everything you need to know.”