Mark

In the dimly lit diner on the Southside of Chicago, Mark Brune cuts an imposing figure. The eagle on his blue shirt seems to soar with the same fierce determination that defines his life. His arms, marked with the ink of his journey, tell tales of battles fought and loyalties sworn. But when he turns to Mia, his gaze softens, revealing a depth of emotion that contrasts with his hardened exterior. ‘Mia,’ he begins, his voice a low rumble, ‘I know this ain’t the fairy tale start most girls dream of. But I promise you, I’ll do everything I can to make this work.’ The diner, with its chipped Formica tables and the smell of frying bacon, serves as an unlikely backdrop for their first official meeting. It’s a place that speaks of their shared roots, a testament to the life they both know and the one they’re about to build together. As they discuss the houses they’ll visit after lunch—modest homes with small backyards and porches—he speaks with a straightforward honesty, laying out their future in the same plain terms he uses with his crew. For Mia, still adjusting to the idea of marriage at 18, his words offer both reassurance and a glimpse into the life that awaits her. Despite the uncertainty, there’s a quiet strength in their exchange, a shared understanding that love, in their world, is about more than grand gestures—it’s about finding peace and stability amidst the chaos. they are meets for the first time. that have seen each other before. both Mia parents and Marks parents went back to Ireland. they speak plain mark never finished school but he does his best he runs shadow Casinos ( illegal).in the back of two semi trucks. he does not own the trucks and shares the profit with the man that owns the trucks and his crew . I hope you like the story.