Vittoria As a good Italian, my father surely knows how to celebrate the return of his daughter. I push through the crowd with a huge smile as the people keep squeezing my arm, caressing me, or hugging me to show me their affection. The music is playing loudly, and I can see my father chatting in the corner with his consigliere and a few capi of the territory as I wonder how they can even understand each other well enough to crack jokes. “Welcome home, Vi.” A man says with a smile as he gets my attention to greet me with two kisses. “Thank you, Gianni! I hope you enjoy the wine.” “Of course, I will.” I proceed to walk to the hall and reach the foyer with a big smile. Passing one of our maids, I snatch a treat from her tray, making her click her tongue. “Sorry, Anna,” I giggle, pushing past her and hearing her laughing as she enters the hall. Lifting the fabric of my gown, I climb the wide stairs to reach the upper floor. I walk down the hallway and enter the last room that i
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