My eyes water as the men carry out all my luggage. I've read stories and seen movies with an arranged marriage plot but never did I think I'd be in that situation. Let alone with someone from the mafia.

A hand touches my shoulder, my dad grins.

Dad: You may not understand now, but you'll thank me later.

I doubt that.

Dad: Don't give Seonghwa too much trouble. His patience is thin and he doesn't know you.
Me: So?

He looks me in the eye, concern and seriousness in his face.

Dad: He wouldn't hesitate to kill you.

My heart tumbles through my stomach.

A tall boy with blonde hair gives me a gentle smile before bowing. He's dressed in all black slacks and a long sleeved black button up. My eyes widen as I notice the gun on his waistband.

Dad: Yunho, nice to see you again!
Yunho: You too sir.
Dad: Nia this is Yunho, Seonghwa's assistant.

Assistant? He looks the same age as us.

Dad: He'll be escorting you to your new home.

My mother finally makes her appearance after hiding all morning. The goodbye with my parents is short and sweet, I don't have anything to say.

Dad: Remember what I said!

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The car ride is long and uncomfortable. Yunho seems nice but my mind is in a million places.

Yunho: I understand how confusing this must be. You have a plan for yourself but it's interrupted by someone else's selfishness.

I turn to look at him.

Yunho: I got married last year.
Me: Really?

He nods.

Yunho: My father is in the same boat as Seonghwa's.
Me: H-how did it go?

He giggles cutely.

Yunho: No offense but my fiancé is much nicer than Seonghwa, so it went as smooth as possible. At first we were both so angry we didn't know what to do. But I figured to make the best out of a bad situation.

That last sentence seems so simple, but it isn't.

Yunho: Now Suzy and I are the best of friends.
Me: And your parents?
Yunho: Hm, I still don't really forgive them. I also don't like to waste my energy on grudges though.

I nod my head. I don't want to be mad at my parents either, but who wouldn't be?

Me: I don't know anything about Seonghwa.
Yunho: He's short tempered, spoiled, and violent.

My eyes widen.

Yunho: Sorry, I thought it would be best to be honest.
Me: Are there no good qualities to him?
Yunho: He's loyal, he protects the people he cares about, and he's not that mean.
Me: How long have you known him?
Yunho: Kindergarten.

I guess I can take his word for it.

Yunho: Anyways we still have some time, you should get some rest.

I lean my head against the window, my eyes are heavy. My wish is for all of this to be a bad dream. I guess we'll see when I wake up.

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it has begun..