So guys this is my new story and you are being warned as there will be a lot of mistakes. Read on your own risk.

But If you ignore the mistakes... I think you'll love this story.

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This story contains mature content too so read it if you are comfortable with that.

Lots of love
#lajavabattitude.

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AVA

Sitting at the water's edge, I dipped my legs into the cool, soothing liquid, my hands occupied with my books. My attention shifted as I noticed a familiar figure approaching, her face marked by irritation and hurt.

"Hey," I said softly, offering an unspoken invitation to share my space.

"I can't sit with you right now, okay?" Her voice trembled, revealing the depth of her frustration. "As your best friend and roommate, I probably shouldn't even be talking to you after what happened."

I met her gaze with a mixture of confusion and guilt, my eyes silently asking for forgiveness.

She paused, as if a painful memory had surfaced, and then continued, her words dripping with sarcasm, "You should call your father right away. He tried to reach you on your private phone while you were lost in your thoughts." With those words, she turned and walked away, leaving me with a sinking feeling in my chest.

Indeed, I did possess two phones – one for my everyday life and another, a secret lifeline to my family, where only my twin sister or father ever dialed in.

Hearing her words, I hastily rose from my spot, careful not to displace my cherished books, and hurried toward my room.

Life often takes unexpected turns, tossing challenges our way, But surrendering to adversity was never in my character, And giving up was never an option for me.

The natural world became my sanctuary, offering solace and steadfast support when I needed it most.

Now, I don't claim to be alone or destitute. In fact, I'm the daughter of one of the most influential figures in the American Mafia.

Allow me to properly introduce myself.

I am Aveline D Luca, though I prefer the simplicity of Ava. At 18 years old, I possess a maturity and intelligence that sets me apart from my peers. My father, Aron D Luca, stands as the undisputed leader of the American Mafia, his personal life concealed from prying eyes.

Well, not his entire life, just the parts that involve me and the tragic loss of my mother. The world knows that my father has a daughter, Olivia D Luca, my twin sister.

Olivia, with her intelligence and college fame, has charted her own course. She boasts a boyfriend who's a celebrated football player, a mystery I've yet to unravel.

She's accustomed to having life's luxuries handed to her on a silver platter, while I lead a solitary life, dedicated to my studies and work. Despite our differences, our twin bond ties us together unbreakably. I don't have many friends here, as I must safeguard my true identity. My one confidante is Laine Malik, my cousin and closest friend.

The fateful event that cast a long shadow over our lives unfolded on our fifth birthday. Dad had left to fetch our presents when, around 2 PM, attackers invaded our home. Mom shielded us in a hidden compartment, urging us to remain concealed until she signaled us. The exact moment Dad discovered us remains blurry, but it was then that we saw our mother's lifeless form downstairs, bathed in a pool of blood, with police at the doorstep.