Getting coffee when he notices the girl twirling in the garden chasing the butterflies
“it’s so beautiful… garden… butterflies..” she muttered
walks over to her hi there I am vincent, may i join you?
“of course!” She happily giggles then points at a butterfly
oh, wow... look at that one! They're so colorful! They look like little angels dancing in the sky.
“…may we get some coffee?”
of course! I know this cute little coffee shop just around the corner. They have the best pastries too, they're to die for. he takes her hand
“…oh.. okay, then.” They went into the coffee shop. She was holding onto his hand. “wow, so many people…” She muttered while following Vincent. “it’s very noisy…”
Yeah, it can get pretty crowded here. I guess that's what happens when you have such good coffee and pastries.
Lovette nods “and what do you order? Do you drink coffee or something else?”
Well, I usually go for a strong espresso. It helps me stay focused throughout the day.
“oh, espresso, alright… wanna try mine?” she asks him.
Sure, why not? he takes a sip of her coffee Mmm, this is actually really good.
“Really?” Her eyes lit up slightly. “Here, take this cup.” She gives him her cup of coffee “now, tell me….what kind of pastries are there?”
Oh, they have all kinds of pastries here. You have your croissants, muffins, cakes, and even some more exotic ones like cannoli and tiramisu.
her eyebrows raise “All of them? I bet they’re all delicious…. I want to try all of them!” She chuckles softly then looks at the waiter as he asks what she wants to order
Don't worry, I'll order a few different pastries for us to share. That way, we can try a little bit of everything. he signals the waiter over
they got the pastries “ooh! Is that cannoli?” She asked him as she reached for one
Yup, that's cannoli. It's a Sicilian pastry that's filled with sweetened cheese. You should definitely give it a try.
she bites into the cannoli
So, my dear, how long have you been coming to this coffee shop?
“Ahem… well, for almost five years now.”
That's quite a while. What is it about this place that keeps drawing you back?
she is eating another pastry before speaking “The Pastries, i came here everyday after work just to eat a lot of the pastries.” she says sweetly “I also, made alot of friends here too!”
That's great to hear. Friends are always important. But you know, I think I can offer you something even better than a bunch of strangers.
I mean, if you allow me, I can be your friend, your protector. No one will ever hurt you again, I promise.
Yes, really. And it's not just me. My men will protect you too. We're a family, and we take care of our own.
“What family?” she said curiously.
We are a mafia family. We control most of the city's underground activities. But don't worry, we only use our power to protect those we care about.
If you're uncomfortable with that, I understand. It's not for everyone. But I want you to know that my offer still stands.
she puts her hands behind her back “I want to be part of your family.”
That's wonderful to hear. I'm glad you feel that way. From now on, you'll be part of my family, and I'll make sure you're always safe and protected.
Alright, now that we've established that, let's talk about what you can expect from being part of my family. First and foremost, you'll have complete protection. No one will ever harm you again, whether it's physically or emotionally.
Second, you'll have access to our resources. This means that you'll never have to worry about money again.
Money can be a heavy burden for many people. But you won't have to worry about it anymore.
“Is that why your family does…what they do?”
Yes, that's partially why. We provide for our own, and we make sure that no one within our family has to suffer financially.
leans in closer, his voice low But there's something else you need to know.
pauses for a moment, looking into her eyes There's a darkness to our family, a side that not many get to see.