Vincenzo's POV:
Watching how our little sister behaved around them, her so-called family, me and my brother's can't deny the obvious jealousy rising in our chest. Instead of those stranger's comforting her it should be us, her family.... her real own brothers, not them. I know I should be rational right now but knowing the fact that those strangers know more about her and she is much more comfortable with them hurts a lot. I can say that my brothers also feel the same judging by their clenched fists and clenched jaws.
Back to the present:
I was pulled out from my thoughts by a very soothing yet lethal sounding voice. "Boys, let's enjoy our little reunion later shall we?". It was then that I noticed the most beautiful woman I ever saw looking straight at me. Her beautiful piercing grey almost translucent eyes are starring right into my soul- that's how I feel. She emits this strong powerful aura that screams authority.
I might have been scared or intimidated if I was anything less than an experienced business man that holds the same aura as she does.
When she spoke everyone went silent. She gracefully walked to the middle of the table and sat down facing me and my brothers straight. Then she motioned a guy that held a briefcase to come with her hand. He came and stood beside her, any hint of the playful man I had witnessed had vanished, then he put the briefcase on the table, opened it and handed a file to her. "Liam, take Octavia to the car, give her a cup of hot chocolate and stay with her while I take care of this". She ordered the man that was previously hugging.
" She isn't going anywhere with you. She's going home... with us." I said in a low voice growling. I went into business mode immediately, sat on the chair facing the mysterious woman who seemed like she was the one in charge. I looked at her straight in the eye to try and intimidate her but seemed to fail to do that. Then she smirked at me, she fucking smirked at me while looking straight at my face, No one ever dared to smirk at me unless it's my family or a very trusted friend of mine. She suddenly dropped the smirk, held and expressionless face, then snapped her face to the man that held Octavia's hand and said "What are you still doing here? didn't I make myself clear when I said to take her to the car?". The tone she used... I won't lie but I did slightly get goosebumps on my arms. "Got it". The man replied and was about to leave with Octavia when she stopped him.
Just as I was about to open my mouth to say something to protest, Octavia stopped him. If she hadn't stopped him, I certainly would've. I just got her back and wasn't about to lose her again.
"Stop!". She all of a sudden yelled making the man stop. you knew about them didn't you. You knew about the fact that I had siblings didn't you?... Why didn't you tell me about this?". Octavia asked. " You weren't surprised by this instead it was as if you were prepared for this by the look on your face". I was a bit surprised when she said this. 'How is she so good at reading people'. I thought. An audible care-free sigh was heard. " We'll talk about this later. when things are a bit settled alright? Right now go get in the car with Liam and put something in that belly of your okay?" The woman said to Octavia in a soft tone. I won't lie but I was a bit taken back. It seems like this woman has a soft spot for my little sister. Octavia stayed silent for a while, I hoped she wouldn't agree but she did. "Okay". So much for protesting.
The man put his arm over her shoulder and guided her to the door. He opened the door and just as she was about to exit the room with him Alessandro halted them. "Can I come with you?". It was obvious that he wanted to spend time with his baby sister. His eyes were sparkling with hope. Octavia looked at him and then back at the woman. Instead of Octavia, this woman replied in a calm voice without showing an ounce of emotion. "No, she doesn't need this. The girl is already tired as it is. You need to listen to what I am about to say as well, It is related to your family. So sit down kid". she gave a nod toward the man and then the door closed. Dejected, Alessandro sat down.
The unknown woman began "well, let's introduce ourselves first. I am Diana Quinn Smith." Like I said I'm a rational business man, hence why instead of acting out first I like to think and negotiate first. "I'm Vincenzo Alessio Romano. Now, would you mind telling me what in the hell's going on". I said in a low but patient voice, focusing straight on Diana. she threw a file towards me on the table. " Octavia was brought into my family when she was barely 7 years old. She was in a very bad state when we found her. Details won't be shared with you as you are not related to her in any way anymore. I officially adopted Octavia when she was 8. Anything else you need to know is on that file." she said while gesturing with one hand to the file. By this I was genuinely confused since even if she is adopted, her biological family can take custody of her. "Now if you gentleman would excuse me I've got a plan to catch. And oh... before I forget, here, this is my personal business card. If you need to contact me, my email and contact number will be on it". She said while standing up, looking at her watch".
She stood up and exited the room. I was just quiet the whole time, so were my brothers, after all, our sister that we were searching for more than 15 years, we found her yet lost her... again. One by one we stood up and exited the room without saying a word.
When we went outside, To our surprise they were still there. One of the men, Liam as far as I know, was furiously talking on the phone. Ms. Smith was leaning her back against the door of their SUV and holding her blazer in one hand while smoking carefreely and looking up at the moon. The man with the briefcase was outside stretching his body with his blazer in one hand.
The man hung up the phone and walked towards Ms. smith and said something to her. she ran a hand through her hair making it messy but still looked beautiful in the process. Feeling like something is wrong I went over to them. "we came on here urgently on our jet due to the situation but there has been some kind of issue with the jet and we have to wait till 5 in the evening for the jet to be ready to fly out again. Oh... my name is Liam Smith by the way and that is our younger brother Anthony Smith". The guy who was talking furiously on the phone explained. Suddenly an idea came into my head.
"Ms. Smith, if you don't mind you can rest at my house till then". I said. She pondered over it for a minute then threw the ciggerate butt on the ground, squashed it and then said "Alright, but just know that if you play dirty then you will regret ever crossing paths with me". She said in a cold voice. I almost took back the offer but then reminded myself, I just need some time to figure out more about Octavia and this Smith family. 'I know I've heard her name before but for the life of me I just can't remember where'. I thought.
*AUTHORS NOTE*
I start school next week so the updates may become less frequent and random but I will try to update at least once a week. This story will have longer chapters and will at first progress slowly so please bear with it. Take care of yourself everyone~~
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