MINE

Chapter 23: A Stronger Version...

1 week later:

It's been a week since I spoke with Jeremiah, ever since I stayed in my bedroom. It wasn't because I was being petty but because I wanted my wound to heal so that I could start going to the gym again, and to add to that the whole house knew about the baby.

So I've not seen anyone except the maid who brings up my dinner every night who is really nice. My wound has finally healed to the point that I can start working out again, I knew if I was down there while I had an injury Jeremiah would forbid me going to it completely.

I got out of bed and headed straight to my closet picked out a black sports bra with a loose T-shirt over it while I wore black leggings. I'm nervous to see everyone as I know I'm still not in anyone's good books however I don't plan on getting back with Jeremiah. Yes, I feel bad and I will apologise but I don't want to be that person that's in the way of everyone and can't be trusted and I know that I will be like that.

I have two options really, I can go back to the boring life of Bella or I can join the mafia, not that Jeremiah will let me but I will show him. I don't want to be accepted in just because I was with him so I'm going to start training and hopefully move out that way I'm not in anyone's way.

I would loved to come back here and act like nothings changed but I want to fight in the mafia, at least that will distract me.

But anyway I need to keep that on the down low for now just until I get better at fighting etc... I walked out of my room heading straight to the massive gym that Jeremiah owned. It was 4am and I knew Jeremiah and the men all started from 5am and meaning throughout the day people would be in and out. So I'm going to go at 4am some days and 8pm others.

Anyway I finally reached the gym, taking off the loose white T-shirt revealing my sports bra before I went straight to the treadmill. After going on there for a while I went over to the punching thing (I have forgotten what it's called) and threw punches, I knew this wasn't going to help me really as I needed someone to help me. As I thought of it I could maybe ask Lucia who is Olivia's (the maid who was bringing me food) girlfriend. Lucia is a fighter and I've seen her knock out one of the men once so I know that she would be great help, also we don't really know each other so no one who would suspect anything.

After a while of throwing punches then doing some self exercises it was 4:50am and I didn't want anyone to find me so I quickly grabbed my stuff going straight to my bedroom while hearing commotion in Jeremiah's room which I assume is him getting up.

Once in my room I quickly got in the shower washing of the sweat I had built up, when I left before I did it for Jeremiah and everyone else but this time I'm doing it for myself, I know it will be a struggle getting Jeremiah to accept but hopefully when his and my feelings have stopped or at least lowered is when is might accept.

Once showered I went to my closet picking out a crop top vest and some jeans. I was getting nervous as I wasn't sure what I would do because I don't really want to stay here just because of the pure awkwardness of being around everyone. Over the time I had spent with Olivia the maid she had become more of a friend than a maid so whenever she was free she would come and speak to me.

I went downstairs as it was now 5:30am and it seemed a little more of an appropriate to be up. I walked into the kitchen to see Olivia sat preparing some food. "Rah!" I said scaring her. "Don't do that" Olivia said in between laughs as I chuckled while grabbing some water.

"So you've come out of your room" She said to which I turned staring to help her with the food. "I was bored, plus I went to the gym but you can't tell" I said bringing my finger to my lips to which she nodded. "I'm probably going to move out soon" I said as Olivia's facial expression dropped. "What? Why? You'll have nowhere to go" She said turning to face me. "I know but I'll sort it out." I said carrying on. "I've just moved into a massive apartment building for all the people in the mafia, fighters and recruits etc.. you can stay with me if you want?" Olivia said to which I smiled and hugged her tightly.