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ELEVEN YEARS AGO
Norah can be so superficial; it's frustrating that my brother is marrying her. Despite being in the same circle at Harvard, we have very little in common besides fashion and makeup. I've notice she goes out of her way to spend time with me now that she's engaged to my brother. I agree to keep her company when Nick asks me, solely because he seems happier as of late.
My brother has become obsessed with a woman named Kinsley, who attends Penn State.
He spends all his free time with her, and I just had to see her for myself. So I sent my bodyguard Mooch to get her class schedule.
One afternoon, I watch as she strolls from one class to the next. Completely focusing on her tasks, it seems. She doesn’t laugh or smile at the guys playing soccer on the lawn or the girls studying on a nearby bench. What drives someone to be that dedicated?Does she even know that my brother is involved in the mafia? Curiosity leads me to follow her into the science building, where she studies a board before making her way into class as the first student to arrive.
She studies a board for something. Then she darts into class. She’s the first student to arrive.
“What are you doing?” he asks, leaning over my shoulder.
“I'm trying to understand why you're so drawn to her. Is it because of her innocence?"
“It doesn't matter, Natalia. She's focused on her studies, not me. What we do on weekends is just recreational.”
I glance at him and then at the girl who has captured his heart. It breaks my heart to think that my brother will have to walk away from her because she doesn't fit into our father's plans. Norah does.
I plant a kiss on my brother's cheek. "I'll see you later."
He stands there across the hall watching her probably long after I had left.
***P***
Norah and I relax on her father's couch, munching on veggie pizza and sipping wine as we chat about the latest Milan fashion trends. It was surprising when she invited me to her father's house, but I guess it makes sense considering our upcoming familial ties.
"Good evening, Natalia," Mr. Aiello greets me from the entrance of the living room.
"Good evening," I reply with a smile.
“I need to have a brief word with Norah,” he says.
“Natalia, I’ll be right back.” Norah smiles.
“I’m going to grab another bottle of wine from the kitchen,” I tell her.
