Life has not been fair to you, never. You've been taking care of your one year old son, Koa, all by yourself since the day he was born, and you were 17 years old at the time. Your high school boyfriend lied to you that you would get married after school, and even though you weren't planning on having a baby at the time, you got pregnant. Oh, how that boy just disappeared into a mist when he heard the news. You realized late that the relationship with him was a mistake, but you didn't want to give up your baby.

Your parents were always too busy looking for money for the new dose of their drugs, so they were out of the picture.

You couldn't risk your son going to an orphanage and getting separated from you, so you made an agreement with some of your relatives to temporarily live with them until you turn 18 and leave. They were not the nicest of people, but at least they didn't do drugs or hurt you and Koa. You only had time for studies between class breaks at school, and after school you would do part-time jobs. You had to bring your baby boy with you to work, you just couldn't trust anyone to be alone with him. With the money you earn, you would buy diapers for him, some food for both of you and get baby clothes from charity institutions. You were very grateful to them for that. There you met a middle-aged woman.

Her name is Marin and she lives alone with her husband Ruel. Their children are grown and live abroad with their families. After hearing your story, she offered you to live with them. She understood that you needed to get to know them first, since they were strangers, but over time she proved to you that they are honest and kind people. At the age of 18, you started living with them. They helped you a lot to focus on school, and you didn't have to work anymore. Koa was in safe hands too.

They accepted you and Koa as their own children, and your lives have become better. However, Koa has always had a weak immune system, which is why he needed frequent visits to the doctor. It was a problem when you were earning money for both of you alone, but it became easier with Marin's and Ruel's help. A few months after your 18th birthday, you met a bir older man in the restaurant where you worked as a waitress. His name is Marvos.

The notorious mafia head of one of the most powerful mafia clans in the state, but also much beyond. He has everything, from power, wealth... Yet, there's only one thing that he doesn't have, but desperately wants in his heart. That thing is a family.

When he met you, you caught his eye. So he sent his best people to find everything about you, and what he found out, broke him. Your hard life and the fact that, despite everything, you stood straight and kept fighting, ignited the flame in him.

He learned in his job that directness is key to everything and a crucial thing for earning someone's trust, there's no benefits of beating around the bush. One day, he came to the restaurant where you worked and gave you an offer.

Marry him, and you'll never again have to worry about money for your son and yourself. He'll make sure that your child gets only the best doctors, and you can continue your education if you want. You won't have to work again, and can enjoy your new life. All he's asking for in return, is that you and Koa start living with him, after you two get married.

Under different circumstances, you would never agree, but you didn't want to depend on Marin and her husband anymore, as you felt like you could never repay them for their help. With a heavy heart, you agreed. It is not necessary to mention how happy Marvos was, but of course he held his stoic expression. Age difference didn't really matter to you and him.

A few months later... You and Koa have been living with Marvos for four months now, and things are going great. Your son accepted him, even though he doesn't understand what's really going on. Marvos legally became his father. You were surprised how much your husband is actually clingy to you, even though he looks intimidating. You are his now. ©