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Chapter 7

  • Shopping
  • Mandy’s POV
  • I walk over to the SUV that Sarah is still sitting in, and motion for her to get out. Her face lights up just like mine did when they said yes. The first thing that Sarah does is saunter over to Carlo, and give him sugar while thanking him for allowing her to spend the day with me. I almost roll my eyes until I see that Matteo is studying me to see if I am paying attention to the way that Sarah is submitting.
  • Matteo gets back in the Range Rover, and Carlo follows him. Sarah strides over to my side and locks elbows with me directing me towards the entrance of the store. As we enter everyone inside automatically looks our way. A brown-haired lady who is dressed impeccable greets us. “Good morning my name is Gina I’m the store manager. Mr. Rossi’s assistant called and informed us on your trip this morning, and filled my staff in on what exactly you are to buy. We have taken the liberty of pulling some styles from this season’s collection for you. We have hung them up in the dressing room. I know we have limited time to get all the items that your needing, so if you wouldn’t mind, I suggest that you do a once over in the racks on the floor. That way we can head to the dressing rooms, where you can start trying on the clothing. Does that sound ok with you?”
  • I’ve never been treated like this before in a department store. I kind of feel like royalty. I answer Gina. “Yes, ma’am that sounds like a wonderful plan. Thank you for your help.”
  • “It’s my pleasure, now the dressing rooms are in the back of the store on the right. How about we start making our way there now.”
  • I start walking while quickly sorting through the racks. I grab any type of dress, before I waltz into the changing area. Gina leads us into a big room that has floor to ceiling mirrors all the way around on one end, and a leather couch sitting in the middle of the room. In front of door. There are about six rolling carts back here that are full of clothing. I fumble through all the outfits and pick out my favorites. I tell Gina. “I’m only going to try on these eight dresses, but I’ll take all of the clothes.” A big smile appears on her face as she speaks to me. “That sounds great. I can assure you that all these items are the newest style. You won’t be disappointed in your decision. Now I’ll leave you to these on while I go and gather up shoes for you, along with some jewelry and purses. Do either of you want a drink or anything before I leave you to it?” I shake my head, so Gina turns and leaves Sarah and I alone.
  • I put on a navy blue houndstooth print bowknot that is knee length, polyester knot fronts no elasticity commuting mi dress, sheath column scoop knee-length satin dress with matching jacket, ruffled mid-sleeve v neck midi dress, red puff sleeve midi dress, jacquard wrap midi dress, Black and white floral print mesh panel sheath dress, light belted binding dress solid color, and a light blue chiffon long v neck sheath dress. Every piece of clothing that I put on my body I instantly love. They fit me like a glove and show off all of my curves. When I’m done, I exit the dressing room. What was once a clean floor, is now a shoe rack. There are probably over fifty pairs of shoes in front of me. All my size I look at Sarah and ask her. “Do you really think he meant for me to get this many pairs.”
  • “Hell yes, I do. Live it up girl. If I were you, I would buy everything that I am presented with.” She lets out a chuckle, but I can see the seriousness in her face. I take in her confession so I decide to take a sit beside her, and just let Gina and her staff show me their top picks. Judging by the way everyone who works here is dressed makes me trust their opinion. When we get to the bras and panties, I buy every matching set that the store has. At 3:05 Marco goes to the cash register to pay the bill. I don’t even want to know how much the total is. Gina assures us that my packages will be delivered to Matteo’s house today by 4:30 pm. I say my good byes and thank everyone for their help. The five of us are standing out front as ordered by Matteo at 3:25 pm. To my surprise Jason is already there waiting to pick us up.
  • We all climb in the vehicle to go to the salon. On the way Sarah teaches me about the mafia. “Ok so there is a hierarchy in the family. Matteo could be compared to a prince. After his father the Don or the king steps down Matteo will ascend to the leadership role. There are no others that are more important than the Rossi’s. They have led this family for generations. With that much power and authority they demand respect. Matteo isn’t someone who tolerates anything less than full submission. I mean 100% obedience. Because if any of his crew sees someone disrespecting him than it makes him look week. Mafia men are very controlling, demanding, and jealous. Any type of back talk, eye roll, misbehaving, or disobedience will be met with severe punishment. When Matteo told you that he would put a bullet in your fathers head, he meant it. He would kill him with hesitation. Please heed my warning and listen to what I am saying, you have to choose but to obey him. If you are still trying to figure a way out of this marriage, then stop. There isn’t one. The only way this wedding won’t happen is if Matteo decides he doesn’t want you.”