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A surge of pride swells within me, a sense of accomplishment filling me with a heady adrenaline rush. We’ve been working toward this. It’s what we’ve sacrificed so much for. And now, it’s finally within our grasp.
As the cheers and congratulations echo around the room, I feel a hand clap me on the back, the weight of it heavy with approval. “Congratulations, Frank,” my brother Enzo says, his voice filled with pride. “You’ve earned this.”
I smile, the weight of my new position settling over me like a mantle. I am no longer just a hitman of the organization but its leader, its boss. And with that comes a new set of responsibilities, a new level of power and influence that I must wield wisely.
But even as I revel in my newfound status, there’s a nagging voice in my mind, a whisper of doubt that refuses to be silenced. Am I truly ready for this? Can I handle the weight of leadership, the burden of making life-and-death decisions?
But I push aside the doubts and try to steel myself for the challenges ahead. This is what I’ve been working toward, what I’ve sacrificed so much for. And it’s finally within my grasp.
As the meeting nears its end, I smile at Lisa in the audience, ready to introduce her to everyone. But before I can introduce myself, one of my associates steps forward, a gleam of excitement in his eyes.
“Frank, there’s one more thing,” he says, his voice low but filled with anticipation. “As the new boss, you’ll need a trusted adviser. Someone to help you navigate the treacherous waters of our world.”
I nod, understanding dawning on me. “And who better for the job than my brother?” I say, my voice filled with pride.
Enzo, once my boss, steps forward, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “I would be honored to be your Consigliere, brother,” he says, his voice filled with determination. “Together, we will lead our organization to even greater heights.”
As we shake hands, sealing our alliance, I feel confidence wash over me. With Enzo by my side, there is nothing we can’t accomplish. Together, we will usher in a new era of power and prosperity for our family and organization.
“Gentlemen,” I begin, my voice carrying across the room, “before we part ways tonight, there’s something I’d like to share with you all.”
A long silence blankets the room, and I take a moment to look around and see every single face in it.
“It appears that we have to be more vigilant. Recently, Lisa, my beautiful wife, told me that she’s being followed by a reporter. At least, that’s what this woman calls herself. However, upon further investigation, I discovered that said reporter is actually being paid by our rivals who are trying to unearth conspiracies to bring us down.”
A loud murmur pervades the room, but I continue. “I think it’s about time we start watching our backs so my wife will not have to do it for you.”
There are some chuckles this time, which was my intention.
“Well, the fake reporter has been apprehended, of course,” I say, “and our organization is in the clear, with our lawyers handling it fine fashion.”
There is loud applause, which I shut down with a gesture as I am not finished.
“All this, we can agree, would be impossible without my dear wife, Lisa.”
I spot her standing off to the side, her eyes shining with pride and love.
“Lisa,” I say, my voice filled with warmth and affection as I beckon her forward, “come join me up here.”
There is a round of applause as Lisa makes her way to the podium, her steps sure and confident. As she stands beside me, I feel the emotion welling up inside me, a sense of gratitude and awe at the woman beside me.
“Lisa has been my rock through it all,” I continue. “She has supported me and believed in me, even when things seemed darkest. Without her, none of this would have been possible.”
I reach out and take her hand in mine, then kiss her forehead. The room erupts into cheers and applause, the sound echoing off the walls as everyone shows their appreciation for the woman who has stood by my side through thick and thin.
“But that’s not all,” I say, raising my voice to be heard over the din. “Lisa isn’t just my wife—she’s also the mother of my future child.”
There are gasps of surprise and delight from the crowd, followed by another round of applause as they realize the significance of my announcement.
Lisa’s eyes fill with tears, and her hands tremble in mine.
I can tell she’s moved beyond words. As I gaze out at the sea of faces before me, I know there’s no one else I’d rather share this moment with than the woman who has stolen my heart and become the center of my world.
As the applause dies, we step down from the podium, hand in hand. Lisa and I exchange grateful smiles, our hearts swelling with warmth and appreciation for the support and recognition we’ve received from our fellow Mafia members.
“Thank you all,” I say, raising my voice to be heard over the last remnants of applause. “We truly appreciate your support and encouragement.”
As we enter the cool night air, a sense of contentment settles over me, the weight of my new responsibilities momentarily forgotten in the glow of the evening’s success.
