I'm In Love With Him

Xylia had mixed emotions. She couldn't even understand Aciel's words. She looked at him with confusion and didn't know what to think at that moment.

Aciel didn't even glance at her. He was glaring at his father and showed no fear toward him.

"You're obsessed? Are you crazy? She could be your weakness, Aciel!" Luciano frowned.

"She would never be my weakness." Aciel answered.

"You seemed so confident. If that is only an obsession, it would not bring any good to you and the clan."

Aciel laughed. "Why? In this family, no one could wed someone for love. Why are you so concerned about it now? You yourself didn't marry for love."

Luciano smacked the table with his palms, making Xylia startled. Her eyes widened when the two men behind the Mafia boss aimed their guns at Aciel. She didn't think twice and hugged Aciel, shielding him in case the men fired at him.

"Stop, please!" She shouted, making the men surprised.

Luciano didn't say a word, but he was impressed by what Xylia did.

"I-It's my fault. I asked Aciel to save me from Ivan. It's not his fault so if you want to shoot, then shoot me." She said with a trembling voice.

Luciano frowned. "And why did you ask him to save you?"

She let go of Aciel and turned around to face Luciano. But she didn't move and still stood in front of him.

"B-Because I'm in love with him. I'm the one who's in love and begged him to help me. My mother was in a coma for years. They allowed me to see her one to times a week, but when we started to lose money, my aunt said my mother would be transferred to another facility. I asked them where, but she said I should stop seeing mom for some time. I couldn't understand because it got nothing to do with us getting bankrupt. Then they suddenly told me that I could only see her if I will agree on marrying Ivan." She paused and took a deep breath.

"I thought I could just obey them so I could see her. But I feel so trapped. I realized I couldn't marry someone I'm not in love with. I asked Aciel because I know he could face my family. It may looked like I'm using him but I really am in love with him. I know I'm crazy for asking someone from the mafia, but please I'm asking you to approve of us." She said.

Luciano didn't blink and stared at the brave girl who just confessed her feelings for his son. She was pretty and smart, but her family was already bankrupt. They would not gain anything from hed family, and she was an Antonov. Will he allow his successor to break the rules? But there was no option, to begin with. Aciel would continue his relationship with the Antonov princess even if he didn't approve.

He sighed and raised his hand. The two men holstered their guns back. Xylia gulped and was relieved. She didn't avert her eyes and made eye contact with Luciano. For her mother, her love for Aciel, and her freedom from her family, she would not back down.

"Do you understand that being part of the De Silva Clan is much worst than being with your family? Our ways of living are different. You live in gold, while we live in blood. You could never escape from the clan. Only death could free you from this hell." Luciano said while staring at her.

She glanced at Aciel and was captivated by him. He was staring at her with amusement. She blushed and was surprised when he suddenly gave him a quick kiss on the lips.

Luciano clicked his tongue to get their attention. He was glaring at Aciel when Xylia turned to look at the old man again.

"I would rather experience hell with your son than live in paradise with a man I could not love. I am willing to be with him in this life or the next." She said.

Luciano smiled and eventually laughed. His laughter echoed inside the room.

"You found a gem, Aciel. Her courage amused me. I hope it would never change."

Aciel grinned. "So, are we good?"

Luciano sighed again. "The Antonov Clan didn't know yet about your relationship. I managed to stop the rumor around your school. A party will be held tonight at the Harlow's. We are invited of course. I think this is to announce your engagement with Ivan."

"T-That soon? But no one told me about it." She said, worried.

"I don't think they plan on telling you. But do not worry, my child. Aciel will come to save you, and I, too, will attend the party." Luciano reassured her.

"Thank you. I know you don't accept invitations like this."

Luciano chuckled. "I usually reject them, but since it's for my future daughter-in-law then I guess, I could at least attend one."

Xylia smiled and was happy to hear Luciano's words. She didn't ask about their plan because she knew she would not get an answer from them.

Luciano told them to leave and asked Aciel to introduce her to the others. Her heart fluttered and couldn't stop pounding when he pulled her outside. She took a deep breath and thought everything was over.

But she was shocked to see that a lot of people were in the hallway waiting for them. It seemed they listened to their conversation but she was unsure if they heard everything.

"Relax. It'll be quick. I will properly introduce you to everyone once we settle the matter with the Harlow's and your family." Aciel said.

She nodded and bit her lip when Aciel walked toward the crowd while dragging her. He stopped in the middle and then glanced at her.

She was confused at first, but she suddenly wanted to embrace him when Aciel announced something.

"This is Xylia Lovelle Antonov, my girlfriend and my future wife. Yes, she is the heiress of the Antonov Clan. I know what all of you were thinking, but I don't care what the rules say. You all know me, say something bad about me, I do not care. But say something bad about my future wife and you will face the consequences."

Then he grabbed her by the waist and kissed her in front of everyone.