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I shrug. “Whatever. It’s not like it matters.”
“What the fuck does that even mean?”
“I’m just saying …” I blow out a breath and stare at the sisters talking with the guests like their parents instructed them to as if they’re two perfect little angels ready to take over Mommy and Daddy’s mobster business.
Meanwhile, I’m over here wishing I could just … disappear.
“We don’t have a choice,” I say.
“What the fuck’s that supposed to mean?” Luca responds.
“You know what Mom and Dad said … dating is out of the question for us.”
“Just because they decide who we marry for the business doesn’t mean we’re just supposed to fucking give up,” Luca says, and he shoves me. “What the fuck’s gotten into you?”
“I don’t know,” I say, turning to look at him. “Maybe the fact that you and I both know who they’re gonna pick.”
His face darkens, and he moves away from me with rage in his eyes.
“Hey, it’s not my call. I don’t decide for them,” I say.
“Good,” he says. “You wouldn’t even be able to make the fucking choice between you or me.”
“Maybe not,” I reply. “But we’re not the only family who has to pick.” I look over at the girls again, wondering who will be the one to carry on the legacy.
“Don’t you fucking dare say it out loud,” Luca growls.
“You know it’s a possibility,” I say, looking him in the eyes even though he’s about ready to claw mine out. “If they pick her …”
“And you want me to give you a free pass?” Luca scoffs, and he gets up and throws his chair down so hard it leaves a dent in the floor. “I’d rather die.”
Fishing a packet of cigs from his pocket, he marches off to the door, ignoring the stares, even the one Jill throws him.
There isn’t anyone in this room who hates him more than her.
But at least she looks at him.
Feels something for him.
Because the girl I’m looking at right now, with her long blond hair and pretty hazel eyes probably wouldn’t care if her sister got chosen to marry me instead of her.
And that fucking hurts.
Suddenly, she looks my way, and my heart stops beating.
Her eyes bore into mine, a gentle smile adorning her face.
What I wouldn’t give to kiss that mouth.
Touch that face.
Hear her say my name.
Chapter 14
Jasmine
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