The tension in the SUV felt different, this time it didn't feel like a family who just needs time apart instead it felt like tension could rip the car apart.

Tony knew it wasn't aimed at him as he drove the car along the road, he kept his focus out the windscreen as he stayed silent.

Tommy could feel Vera's eyes burning in the back of his headrest in the car, he felt like at any second, she could kill him. Tommy wasn't afraid, he knew the life just as much as Vera did, he was just afraid of what Vera would do if she did kill him.

Tony pulled into the Belandi car park, the three of them silently stepped out of the car.

Vera lead the two males towards the front entrance doors.

She was stopped by three males in their tightly fitted suits, they crossed their arms across their puffed up chests.

Vera hated them, the Rockingam clan; they thought they were the next best thing since slice bread. Between the three males of the Rockingam clan, they were a combined age of sixty. They were only young kids that Vera wanted to kill but she had come to an agreement with the head of the Rockingam Clan that if she had trouble with any of their members, she would report it directly to the snake of their family and they'd take matters into their own hands rather than let her do it herself.

"Sorry, only leaders through this door." Mocked Gericho; he thought he was being funny with his words.

Tommy and Tony stood in silence; they were both used to hearing Vera being mocked.

Vera rolled her eyes as she tried to push past the three makes "Fuck off, G."

Gericho grabbed Vera by her shoulder "I'd watch my words, if I was you."

Vera laughed "Oh, Gericho's daddy's little princess." She tilted her gaze to him "You and your assholes." She noticed Gericho and his friends looking ready to fight "Oh, sorry. I meant dick shrinking muscle pumpers. Fuck off." She pushed his hand off her shoulder.

Gericho grabbed Vera by her waist and pushed her up against the door, he breathed down her neck as she gritted her teeth. Her face pressed against the glass door, everyone inside the restaurant watched as Gericho tried to humiliate Vera.

Tommy and Tony didn't react, they stood still in their spots. They had their orders; they knew to just stand and watch.

"At least I have a daddy, you slut." His breath stank down her neck.

"Oh, so that's what you take offense to." Vera twisted herself to face him "Not that I called you dick shrinking muscle pumpers." Vera kneed Gericho, he felt himself in pain as he leant over slightly.

She grabbed his hair and pulled his head backwards, she leant close to his ear "I don't care what truce I have with your father, I will murder you. If I catch you even thinking about me, I will blow your dick off."

Gericho swallowed hard as he kept hold of his groin.

Vera pushed his head away from her hand "That goes for the two of you as well. I don't give a shit; I will come after you." With that final sentence, Vera pushed her way into the restaurant doors.

Tommy and Tony followed behind Vera.

Those who had watched from the inside of Belandi's quickly returned to the conversations they were having before.

"Ma'am." The matier d stopped Vera from stepping any further into the restaurant.

"I'm sorry Glasson for the incident outside, I can assure you that nothing like that will happen inside." Vera politely spoke to him.

Glasson nodded his head slightly before inviting Vera to find her seat.

Vera lead the males to her seat, she turned to face Tommy and Tony "You know your rules, especially you Tony."

Tony nodded; he wasn't allowed to talk unless spoken to nor was he allowed to say anything to anyone about Vera's personal life.

Tommy didn't nod his head.

Vera shot daggers at him as she waited for his response.

"We'll go find our seats." Tommy spoke before leading Tony away.

Vera stayed standing as her eyes scanned around the room.

Belandi's staff carried small canapes on trays and wine glasses on trays throughout the near crowded restaurant.

Vera noticed the wedding cake; she was thankful her name wasn't on it. She hoped tonight she'd find out who Antonio's bride to be, prayed it wasn't her.

She watched as everyone steered away from her, even those who sat at the same table as her didn't dare make eye contact let alone say hello. Vera didn't mind, she was used to the lack of interaction from members of other families.

Vera hadn't noticed Zasha keeping herself busy in the kitchen, she hadn't noticed Zasha glancing between the doors of the kitchen every time they swayed open.

Vera made a promise to herself that she wouldn't look or even speak to Zasha throughout the night. Vera needed to focus on herself.

"Everyone please sit." Mr Tonio stood behind a table with Antonio by his right side and Marie sitting by his left side.

The families in the restaurant took their seats as the Belandi staff returned to the kitchen.

"Thank you for all coming tonight. My son, Antonio." Mr Tonio attempted what seemed like a smile to his son "Is thankful to see you all attend his engagement party."

Antonio and Mr Tonio both noticed Vera sitting several tables away from them.

"Tonight is a celebration for two families to become one." Mr Tonio kept his gaze on Vera "And we're thankful that she could find the time to join us."

The males in the restaurant struggled to find who Mr Tonio was looking at.

Zasha watched from the pass through gap of the kitchen, she tried to listen as the kitchen struggled with staff trying to stay silent while doing their tasks.

Antonio shifted away from his father's side as he walked between the tables.

"We'd like to welcome, Miss Melana to our family."

Everyone went quiet; from the males in their seated spots to the kitchen staff, even Marie who was normally the first one to make some quip about Vera and Tommy remained silent.

Tommy shifted uncomfortably in his chair as his gaze failed to attract Vera's attention. Tony's eyes felt like they were watching a game of ping pong as he drifted his gaze between Tommy, Antonio and Vera.

Antonio stopped besides Vera's chair, he reached out his hand.

Vera slowly shifted her gaze to his face.

Mr Tonio remained poker face as he watched.

Vera knew what she had to do; she used her feet to blindly find the gun under the table. She hide her panic as couldn't feel anything under the table.

Zasha chewed down on her lower lip as she watched from the kitchen pass through.

"Happily ever after to us." Vera placed her hand into Antonio's as she rose to her feet. She held back her gag as Antonio kissed her cheek.

Mr Tonio clapped; he felt like he had gotten just want he wanted.

The families in attendance clapped with confusion and excitement.

Zasha dropped her gaze to the kitchen floor as she struggled to understand what had just happened.

"Now, let's enjoy tonight." Mr Tonio sat down in his seat.

Vera quickly removed her grip from Antonio's, she shoved past him as she headed to the female toilets.

Vera pushed open the toilet door and locked herself in the cubicle. She need a moment, she needed a moment to breath, she take in what had just happened, to take it how she'd have to explain to Zasha and to take in what just happened with her gun.