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Chapter Thirteen: Take It Or Leave It

One black and sleek BMW car made a stop infront of the convenience store. A young man, dressed in black suit and tie suddenly went out from the driver's seat and opened the door at the passenger back seat.
Michael Montserrat smoothly steps out from the vehicle and stared at the convenience store.
"Are you sure that this is the location?" he seriously asked his bodyguard-slash-driver.
"Yes, Big Boss. This is the exact location where the woman in question works." the buffed, young man responded rightaway.
"Let's go, and let's not waste any more time." Michael commanded.
They made their way inside the convenience store. As soon as they opened the glass door and steps inside the store, they were energetically greeted by Clarissa who was on the night shift at that time.
"Welcome to 24/7 Convenience store---!" Clarissa wasn't able to finish her greeting when she realized that Michele's father, the Godfather of the La Famiglia, Michael Montserrat is at her workplace.
"G-Good evening, sir. How may I help you?" Clarissa politely greeted the old man, as soon as she recovers from shock.
"I came here to talk to you." Michael started.
"No problem, sir. Let me just ask my co-worker to switch places with me at the counter." 
Clarissa immediately talked to her co-worker, and asked her to be at the counter for a few minutes. Afterwards, she quickly went towards the coffeemaker machine and poured coffee unto the two cups.
She is now making her way outside of the convenience store to the al fresco table. She gave the bodyguard a cup of coffee, and then she gave the other one to Michele's father.
"Thank you. Please take a seat. I'll make this quick." Michael told Clarissa.
Clarissa timidly sat on the other side and waited for the old man to speak again.
"I want you to break off everything that you have with my son and don't show yourself again to our family." the man went straight to the point.
Clarissa held her breath as she started to get more anxious and nervous. Michael Montserrat is really intimidating, however, he's still Michele's father.
She took a deep breath to regain her composure. And when she finally feels ready, she decided to speak again.
"I have to apologize, Sir, but I can't do that. I sincerely and genuinely love your son, and there's no reason for me to leave him." she took all of her courage to tell him how she really feels.
Michael took a small sip from the coffee cup and afterwards, he opened his mouth again.
"I didn't expect you to be a tough nut to crack. But anyway, how about this? Just write whatever number you want and it's all yours... Just stay away from my son and forget about him." Michael said, as he took out a cheque booklet and a gold-plated pen.
Clarissa is not stupid to know what it is. She thought that these kind of things only happens in television or in the movies, but she is surprised to see that it also happens in real life and the funniest thing is-- it's happening to her. 
"Sir, I'm really sorry but my decision is final.  My love for Michele is true, and I can't do what you want." she finally answers, while looking determined.
Michael heaved a sigh of disappointment after hearing Clarissa's final answer. He silently stood up and straightened out his black suit and tie.
"I like your determination, Clarissa. But I hope you won't regret your decision in the future." he mysteriously stated, then afterwards, he signalled his driver-slash-bodyguard.
The young man opened the door for the Big Boss. As soon as the old man has settled inside the car, his companion went inside the driver's seat. The BMW finally drives away.
Clarissa was finally able to breathe normally as soon as Michael Montserrat is finally gone. She still can't believe that was able to stand up to him and express her honest feelings to the "Godfather."
But of course, she would never, ever tell Michele about what happened today because she doesn't want him to resent his father. Whatever happens, they are still a family. And she doesn't have any plans to ruin any family relationship, especially the Montserrat family.
Clarissa started making her way inside the convenience store to continue her work as usual...
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Celeste Vitale is standing infront of the gates of Angels Home Orphanage, where Clarissa grew up. She specifically picked this day to visit the orphanage because based on Clarissa's file, she usually visits here every Sunday to spend time with the orphans.
She also thought of a perfect disguise so that she can infiltrate inside. She would pretend to be a philanthropist, and she will give some donation for the nuns and grocery supplies for the children. Then, it will be easier for her to have a conversation with Clarissa and tell her that she's Michelle Montserrat's fiancée, and she should just give up on him.
Celeste lets out a big smile when the gate finally opens, and she was welcomed by three nuns.
"Miss Celeste Vitale, I'm Sister Grace, and I was the one who talked to you over the phone about making a donation at our orphanage. We just want to say that we are beyond grateful and may the Lord bless you." the old nun smilingly greeted her.
"Good afternoon, Sister Grace. I feel so honored and happy to visit the Angels Home Orphanage, and I'm really excited to meet all the children!" Celeste responded.
"If that's the case, you should come inside so that you can roam around and meet the children." Sister Grace's eyes sparkled because of so much happiness.
Celeste nodded in return.
"Let's go, boys." she said to her three bodyguards, who were all carrying big shopping bags full of groceries and gifts.
All of them finally made their way inside the orphanage. Celeste was secretly smiling because the first stage of her plan was successful. 

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