Way Back Home

Chapter 4

Alessandro's POV

When I heard that Isabella had finally been found I was ecstatic. Growing up, me and Isabella had been the closest out of everyone . Of course she loved every one of us but our relationship was different, me being the oldest and her being the youngest.

Dad and mom were working almost all the time so I had practically raised Isabella. I was the one who taught Isabella to speak, read, and write. I was more of a role model to Isabella than the rest of them. I was somewhat like a father and brother to Isabella while the rest were brothers.

I was heartbroken when Isabella left. I became cold and emotionless and spent all my time working or trying to find her. I had to become powerful in order to protect our family.

Her disappearance had affected all of us . Me and dad became colder than ever and practically worked all the time or tried to find her. Xander turned cold and started picking up fights with everyone, Nico turned cold as well and buried himself in work with me, Luca who loved playing pranks and having fun was more subdued and distant and Diego, he tried to calm down Xander as best as he could but even became more silent and withdrawn.

I was so happy that my baby was finally home. I looked at Isabella like she was my own child so it hit me very hard when she left. She was the light of our lives and she was finally back.

When we walked into the living room, I immediately noticed a small girl almost hiding behind Nico, she looked scared and nervous. When Luca ran towards her she looked terrified and took a step back . 

I didn't understand. Why is she so scared ? 

Sure anybody would be scared of meeting new people but she seemed to be terrified when she saw Luca running towards her, almost as if she thought he would harm her.

Again I could be overthinking so I decided to dismiss my worries.

I took the time to observe her

She was really tiny and small for her age and she seemed underweight. All of us were about 6 feet tall while seemed to be 5.2 or so . 

But she was really beautiful with her long  dark brown hair, large doe like green eyes, cute button nose and rosy pink lips. 

We both looked so similar that you would think we were twins if it wasn't for the 12 year age gap.

After all the other boys were done introducing themselves she looked at me, observing me with intelligent eyes and as I was about to speak, I saw a flash of recognition in her eyes and she whispered "Ales".

I felt warm inside and even though I tried to hide it, a small smile broke out on my face . 

"Ales" , that was her childhood nickname for me

While everyone else called me Sandro or Al , Isabella was the only one who called me Ales

I was overjoyed that she remembered me.

She immediately ran towards me and I instantly opened my arms for her. 

She threw herself into my arms and I picked her up

God , she was so light

She immediately laid her head on my chest and began sobbing in my arms. I felt a wave of anger.

I could never bear to see her tears.

I immediately calmed her down whispering reassuring things in her ears.

God I had missed her so much. I had missed the feeling of her in my arms.

After a few minutes she calmed down and hugged all the other boys too