The Mafia is in love

23. The challenge of Grandpa

No one can predict and dive into the path of the human mind. Because a person can change when he faces certain situations.

Change may occur because a person wants to be at peace with the circumstances, or because of a pushy sense of ego to do something that others do not like.

Slowly but surely, don't let your guard down with what's in front of you. Keep moving forward because only by walking forward will you know that life is a walk even if you are trained. Therefore, never stop even if your steps are not as fast as the wind that blows.

Eda Sally

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Shandra does not reduce or add to her story about events that happened on the road when she came home from the office. He told me everything, including John Bruno's sudden help.

Grandpa smiled and nodded his head at the story of the single grandson. However, what was in his heart did not go along with his smile.

"Are you getting interested in that guy?"

"According to grandpa?"

Shandra did not answer and asked back.

"You answer first the granda question, and the grandpa will answer your question."

"I'm not interested yet, but I'm trying to accept his presence."

"Hmmm! Apparently grandpa's granddaughter has started falling in love."

"I'm not saying that I'm in love. I'm just trying to accept his presence."

"just the same, baby? That's a sign you're starting to fall in love."

"If I refuse that I'm not in love, will grandpa continue to force me?"

"Of course not. But if you admit it, maybe Grandpa will try to give it a chance. If you don't admit it, then you also have to pass the test of the grandpa."

"Why should I also be tested?"

"Because inside you flows the blood of a mobster, who is always hungry for power and blood. If your heart is too washed away with love, then your quality as a mafia will begin to fade."

"Why is it like that, grandpa?"

"Because you're a woman. Your heart will melt quickly if you fall in love. Unlike men, who will put a career above all else."

"Did grandpa think that I couldn't act like a man either?"

"Grandpa firmly believes in your abilities. That's why grandpa will give you the challenge you have to overcome."

"What challenges should I pass the granda?"

"The challenge is simple. You're a strong and intelligent woman. You can do that."

"What's that!"

"You have to duel with John Bruno in front of the grandpa. Grandpa wants to see proof of your words if you don't fall in love and get carried away."

Shandra was instantly speechless to hear the challenge granda posed. How could he possibly have to duel with a person who did not have any faults.

During this time he only avenged the deeds of those he thought were doing things he did not like and beat or killed them cruelly. He has never killed an innocent man.

What am I supposed to do? Do I have to beat John Bruno helpless? Uh! I can't possibly do that. Surely I'll be stamped ungrateful.

"Is that the only way, granda?" Shandra dared to ask again after a long moment of silence.

"Yes! If he can't keep up with you in a fight, how can he protect you?"

"I can protect myself."

"Why should it be complicated."

"Because the rules are already like that. So nothing complicated. Your mind makes it complicated. You must conquer the son of Alaric Bruno. Show me your abilities as the grandson of Andre Dalmiro who is invincible in every way."

"Don't bet me on grandpas ambition and big name. I don't agree."

"That's a hereditary rule of our family. All who will enter our family must pass through every stage that has been determined."

"Why didn't your dad use Dalmiro's name in the back? Because he was disobeying and eventually his marriage didn't live long."

"You ladies. And grandpa doesn't want your wedding to be just corn. Grandpa doesn't want you to fail at marriage. So do what grandpa says."

"I'm sure John Bruno wouldn't mind dueling you because he wants you so badly. And whose name is man, will do anything for the woman he loves."

"Your job is to challenge him to become a reliable man when he will enter the Dalmiro extended family."

"alright. If that's what you want, I'll do it."

"Grandpa hope you understand and don't get mad at your grandpas."

"I'm not angry. I just don't like the Grandpa family rules that I think are complicated and unreasonable."

"It is precisely what makes our family respected from generation to generation."

"And I assure you that in my generation, I will change all the rules and legacies that I do not think are compatible with development. Times have changed granda."

"It's okay if you want to change it. But you must note that the people who are feared are strong and firm in holding the principles of his life. So, if you want to be feared, you must have a strong principle."

"All right! Well then, according to Grandpa when is the right time to duel with John Bruno?"

"Faster is better. Tomorrow's weekend you can use for that. Grandpa will convey this to Alaric Bruno. I don't think Alaric Bruno will mind, because he's been following the grandpa long enough and already knows what would happen if he loved one of the Dalmiro families."

"I leave it all to the grandpa. Do what you think is good."

Just follow her wishes rather than her business getting longer. Arguing with the granda was indeed nothing in it. My head is dizzy with unimportant things for the sake of ambition.

"If no one is going to talk about it anymore, I'm going to go to the room. I still have something to do."

"If grandma comes home, please convey my apology. I can't join you for dinner together. I'll just eat in the room."

"Yes dear. Will grandpa convey. Take care of your. Don't be too pushy. If it's not too hard, let Clara finish it."

"Thank you grandpa. But I can still handle everything."

"Good!. Grandpa believes in you."

Shandra just nodded then left the grandpa and headed to her room. While grandpa smiled triumphantly.

He did not want his only grandson to be easily obtained by a man. He really wanted the man who would accompany his grandson to be a real man who could be relied upon in every way.

Grandpa has his own reasons. Because Shandra is a girl, who will one day have children. If the man who married her was weak, how would she protect Shandra in the time when Shandra was pregnant and could not do anything?

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