===== Chapter 26 [ Part 1 ] =====

November 8, 2019

Friday

Oh gosh... Dad...

Sweating. Smiling fakely. You find yourself standing in the middle of a staring showdown between your dad and daddy— oops, I mean boyfriend.

It's nothing unusual really. This has been a daily occurence ever since Alessio Nikolaise forced himself into your life.

Actually, your heart couldn't even escape from his intrusion; you have also began to fall for his sweet nature the longer you spend time with him.

However, your father is not complying with the change. He refuses to, and he of course does not hide his disdain towards his daughter's current boyfriend. If Daniel can, he would always try to sabotage the insufferable relationship between you and him.

However, Alessio isn't like any other man. He's a mafia boss! The sole heir of the Nikolaise organization! He won't be discouraged pursuing you, just because he's on the blacklist of your father.

While Daniel may be your father, your boyfriend doesn't give a fuck. You are his to claim. You are his Queen to serve. You are his Goddess to worship.

Your dad has zero control over him.

"Break up with him, (Y/N)!" Your beloved father orders you for the thousandth time. Hands clinging on your arm as he desperately tries to pull you away from the damn beast.

Alessio doesn't say anything. He only stares at your dad, with his lips in a thin, straight line. Even so, the dark look on his handsome face betrays his current emotions. It's very apparent that he didn't like what your father spat out right now.

You felt the hold on your other arm instinctively tightens. You turn to Alessio, who seems to be deep in thoughts, but still not willing for you to be snatched away from him by your overprotective father.

His inner thoughts in a mess, with conflicting advices of his mother and father pouring in. It doesn't help that even his emotions are a bit in a disarray right now as fury also seeks to leak.

Alessio tries to hold everything in, only glaring at your father to satisfy this boiling anger, as he recalls all the unsolicited advices he was given.

He remembers how Damiano would always say to him that any obstacles presented in his pursue of love must be always instantly eradicated without a thought.

It's no doubt that is his father's motto regarding love, and it is the very reason why his parents ended up together with no troubles.

Alessio would have done that already, but...

While Daniel is clearly an obstacle in eyes, his mother's words prevent him from using violence. Eliza instead has a different opinion— it is more pure and kind and based on respect.

Eliza believes that mutual respect is everything. And if the impression was wrong from the start, you can change it by persevering. In other words, Eliza wanted him to gain the respect of your dad, so that their animosity for each other completely fades.

It is said to be the better advice, so that no one will get hurt.

"Look!!"

Eliza smiles at his son, patting him in the arm.

"From the start, my mother and father are not okay with me marrying your father. But of course, Damiano didn't give up. He did everything to change your grandparent's hearts. His dedication soon paid off, and they eventually changed their mind. Your father and I married, and now everyone is happy. They are happy. Your dad is happy. I am happy."

The blue-eyed woman sends a sweet smile towards her beloved spouse, totally unaware of what Damiano has truly done to change her parents' minds.

Your father's eyes narrow as this damn bastard just dared to glare at him as always.

Just what should he do to ward these bestial men off his daughter?! This is so frustrating! He can even stay here all day if this animal doesn't let go of his (Y/N)!

If only Daniel can murder this bastard, so it's finally problem solved; but then that's against the law.

Funny how Alessio thought of that too, but his mother's words is the law for him instead.

While Damiano's the one who appears to be in control, his father, in reality, is completely wrapped around his mother's finger.

Just one word, and Damiano will make the world lay down for her.

His son, of course, is naturally trained by Damiano to obey the Queen before anything else.

And now, it has come to this..

Alessio Nikolaise finally decides to lower his pride just for now. "What should I do to get your respect?" he asks with his voice flat.

His silver eyes lost its cold glares while he mainly gives your father a blank expression.

Your father's (E/C) eyes slightly widen as Daniel is completely caught off-guard by your boyfriend's words, never expecting those humble words to come out from his mouth.

Your (E/C) eyes that was focusing on the time on your silver wrist watch earlier instantly turn to Alessio as you also convey your surprise.

You, of course, felt touched by his desire to finally gain the recognition of your father, but you somehow sense that there's going to be a little problem. Judging by how your dad wanted you to stay single in his whole lifetime, he won't certainly be fair in his response.

Ah, now you can see that smirk.

Your father slyly looks at you then Alessio. "It's simple. Really." He laughs, almost mocking, before proceeding, "Break up with my daughter, then I'll probably give you my respect."

"Dad!" You scowl at him.

His silver-colored eyes instantly flash in a warning, as if threatening your dad to take back his words; but Daniel just smirks.

Your heart is beating so fast within you as you observe them, waiting for the next action to occur. Though you don't think that would happen. There is no way Alessio would submit to Dad.

Just like how your Dad is too stubborn with you, Alessio loves you too much to let you go.

He won't certainly...

Feeling his hold on you slowly starts to slip, your eyes instantly widen. You turn to him, wondering what he is doing. Your eyes meet, but you aren't able to grasp any answers from him nor his gaze.

Is he... Is he really?

His hold on you completely loosens while your villain Dad then grins in victory.