Your sister was set to marry a man from another wealthy family - well, the strongest mafia family in Europe, but your father hasn't mentioned that - because she was apparently the most beautiful of your bunch and would be the only one perfect for him.

But she did not want to marry him. In fact, she was so different from him, and it didn't help that she was an independent spirit who hated the idea of an arranged marriage.

You, on the other hand, have always wanted such a thing. To be married to a man who could provide for you, to have his kids, to be a housewife and to have a huge wedding to celebrate it all.

And you could not take your eyes off of this man. His dark features, his stoic demeanour - he hasn't smiled once since he has arrived, yet you found that to be unbelievably attractive.

After all, you were a hopeless romantic. You know, the grumpy x sunshine trope being your favourite thing ever. He smiles, but only when she's around; he's gentle, but only with her.

God, you're delusional.

It felt wrong, it really did. You shouldn't think about your sisters soon-to-be-fiancée like that, but your sister didn't even love him. It's not like you were going to indulge in it, right?

You couldn't do that to her.. even if she'd love if you did, just to get her out of this thing.

Currently, you were doing your nightly routine after the dinner with the Russo's and your own family; reading your book in the reading nook, the view of your families grand gardens out the window of the nook.

Footsteps approach, and you look up from the fictional words to find Giovanni standing across the library. His head is tilted to the side, glancing over you - beneath a blanket, loungewear on, book in your lap.

"Hm, you're Mira's sister, yes?" He says, shoving his hands into his pockets. "I wish to get to know her family more. It's.. a big bunch." He hums, though not a hint of amusement is in it. His lips are in a tight line, a furrow constantly between his dark brows.

He knew everything about your family, of course doing a background check before the marriage. He knew you were close with Mira, so it'd be good to get to know you - it was hard to imagine why Mira was chosen as the prettiest, though;

He thought you would be the perfect fit for the role.