Eve Romano used to have a life in Italy. She had a nice apartment, a great boyfriend, a nice job and was truly happy there. That was until everything started to crumble before her which forced her to move back home to Scotland with only the memories...
I know it hurts It's hard to breathe sometimes These nights are long You've lost the will to fight Is anybody out there? Can you lead me to the light Is anybody out there? Tell me it'll all be alright
You are not alone I've been here the whole time singing you a song I will carry you, I will carry you.
*WARNING- THIS CHAPTER MENTIONS NOT EATING AND EATING DISORDER RELATED THINGS SO IF IT IS A TRIGGER PLEASE DON'T READ*
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November 17th 2020.
It was Alessia's birthday today and we were all going out for lunch in the town center at her favourite Italian place. I was finishing off getting ready and I was pretty happy with my outfit, Alessia wanted us all to dress up formally so that is what we were all doing.
"Eve! We're leaving!!" My dad shouts from downstairs as I quickly grab my phone and rush down the stairs to where they were all waiting. As soon as I get down the stairs I pick Alessia up and kiss all over her face, watching as she squirms and giggles in my arms.
"Right, who's going in what car?" My mum questions while double checking she had everything in her bag.
"I want to go with Damiano!!" Alessia exclaims, wiggling her way out of my arms while rushing over to him who picks her up.
"I'll go with Damiano too" Nonna walks into the room in a cute little dress.
"Okay that's sorted. Eve, can you drive? I'm planning on having a few beers" My dad questions. I just nod and grab the keys, heading out to the awaiting car as quickly as possible.
At the restaurant.
We all were sat inside scanning over the menu, Alessia was colouring in on the piece of paper she was given with a bunch of crayons.
"Oooo I think I'll go for the mushroom and ricotta calzone" My mum grins, flipping through the menu.
"You know what? I think I will too" My dad nods. "What do you want Alessia?"
"Hawaiian pizza daddy" She replies, not glancing up from her colouring in. I smile over at her and place the menu down, sipping my iced water.
"Nonna and I are going to share half a vegetable pizza and half a carbonara" Damiano announces, I didn't want to be asked. I had to order something or everyone was just going to get annoyed at me. I didn't want to ruin Alessia's special day. Maybe if I went out for a cigarette they would already have ordered...
"Eve?" My mum questions, cutting me out of my quick thoughts. I snap my head over and give her a clueless look.
"What?"
"What do you want to eat?" My dad repeats.
"I'm fine, I'm not really hungry. I'll just have another glass of water."
My mum starts shaking her head agitatedly towards me which only starts to make me even more angry at myself.
"I'm just asking you to eat something, we are out to dinner for your little sisters birthday"
"Maria" My dad warns.
"No Luke, she hasn't eaten anything in almost three days. She needs to eat and she will eat right now"
"Maria, stai facendo una scenata" My Nonna hisses. (Maria, you are making a scene)
"Stay out of it mama"
I get up from my chair and storm away from the table angrily. I couldn't take another fucking lecture for something I couldn't fucking help, I didn't want to end up making myself sick... that's why I wasn't eating in the first place. I walk into the ladies bathroom to see it was deserted, I lean against the wall and take a shaky breath as faint Italian music plays through the speakers.
....
After I take a few minutes to myself, I pat my sweaty forehead with a piece of toilet paper before throwing it in the bin and heading out of the bathroom. When I walk out I see Damiano leaning against the wall outside, waiting for me. His head turns to see me as soon as he hears the door shut behind me.
"Are you okay?" He asks me. No, I fucking wasn't okay.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just got a bit overwhelmed" I shrug, trying to walk past him. He takes my wrist and pulls me back carefully. He was looking deeply in my eyes, concern written all over his face.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure. What is with everyone?" I huff agitatedly, pulling my wrist out of his grip and folding my arms.
"We're just worried about you amore"
"Don't call me that" I spit. How dare he. "Who do you think you are? You throw me off to the side and still feel like you have the right to call me amore? You Damiano... you are the biggest fuck over in history" I storm away from him, walking back to the table and sitting silently as my whole family stares. My dad reaches over and places a reassuring hand on mine. At least someone was on my side for once.
From the corner of my eye, I can see Damiano walking over from where I had just left him and things began to get even more awkward.
"Are you excited for your food amore?" I ask Alessia with a big smile, trying to reassure her everything was okay, she didn't look convinced. She looked between Damiano and I, realizing we were avoiding each others everything and you could tell it upset.
"Are you guys mad at each other?"
"Alessia don't ask intrusive questions" My nonna lectures.
"Is that why Eve isn't eating?" Her lip quavers slightly.
"Alessia..." I sigh, getting up from my seat to walk around to hers. I crouch down next to her chair and wrap my arms around her as a few tears escape her eyes. "I think I got food poisoning bug, I'm okay don't worry" I lie through my teeth, feeling extremely guilty.
"Did you guys have a fight?"
Right at that moment a big group of girls walk over to our table excitedly, screaming Damiano's name with posters and phones in their hands.
"Damiano!! Damiano!! Possiamo avere una foto?!"
"Damiano!! Ti amiamo!!!"
"Damiano, puoi firmare il mio libro?"
All the screaming was making my head spin drastically, I needed air. I got up and tried to walk away towards the door but my mums shouts begin to stress me out even more.
"Eve! Get back here now!"
The fans screams got even louder and the whole room started spinning, maybe I got up too fast. What was happening to me? I couldn't breathe.
"She doesn't look well mummy!" Alessia shrieks.
"She looks like she's going to faint Maria"
I couldn't hold myself up anymore, I could feel my body start to shut down as I slowly fall backwards.
"Damiano!!" My mum shouts.
"Eve!!"
Something managed to catch the back of my head as my body fell to the floor and as soon as it did, everything went black.
