Mafia Family

10. Nightmare (Edited)

Andrew pov (DAD)

I can't believe she's here, with me. I thought I lost her. She has grown up so much and has become a beautiful lady. But she's scared of us. It's breaking my heart.

When I received the call from the officer that they found matched dna and i was not believing her earlier. But when I saw her in the station, I knew she was my own daughter.

But something is not right. She keeps flinching and she's so tense around us.

I am very disappointed in Dustin, how can he treat her like that. Even Noah. I'm going to talk to them tomorrow on this.

I will not lose her again and I'll not let any danger near her. She's our princess, my little princess.

Ryan pov (eldest brother)

She's here. My little bambina is here.
She has same eyes like me and Noah.

I tried to smile when I met her but failed. My heart is now a stone after I lost not only my Liz but also mother.

She's... I don't know what to say but something is definitely wrong. She's flinching so much, always defensive, tense and bad appetite.

I knew she heard what Dustin said and he was the closest to Liz in the childhood and ge shut off from everyone after we lost our mother and Eliza but still ge shouldn't treat her like that. Even Noah is not making efforts to welcome her.

I was surprised how she immediately refused the offer to treat her ankle and I can clearly see the lies.

I hope she gets comfortable soon.

Noah pov

I'm feeling a little guilty.

I froze when I heard Dustin's words and even she froze. I panicked and indicated my presence but it was too late and she even tried to smile to dad and thanked him for the room.

I know she must be living like a princess and she didn't even brought her clothes knowing we will take her to shopping.

Such a Bitch.

But i can't help but notice her odd behavior. Since I'm the doctor, I have studied psychology too. I knew her constant flinching is indicating something.

She has very less appetite. She's always rigid and alert like someone going to come from the corner and scare her. I was surprised when she immediately refused to take my help for the ankle.

Something is not right and i have a feeling that i might change my opinion for her in future.

Eliza pov

"Aahh" I cried for the hundredth time when Mike hit me with belt again.

"Ple...plea...please sto...stop" I begged.

He was belting me while saying

"Nobody loves you"
"You're a curse"
"Even your family left you"
"You're nothing but a slut"

I cried again hoping he would stop. But he dragged me towards stairs. He held me by the collar and made me stand on my legs.

My legs were shaking and i was losing my consciousness.

'He's going to throw me down the stairs.'

"Remember, you're nothing but a whore and nobody loves you." He said and pushed me down the stairs.

I woke up gasping for air.
I was having a panic attack.
It's getting worse day by day.

I was reassuring myself
'It's just a nightmare', 'He's gone', and 'You're safe'.

After 15 min my heart calmed down. My back and ankle is paining alot. I got up and drank water which was placed on the side table.

I looked at the clock and saw it was      2 a.m. I sat on the bed and thought about my best friend Ivan. I miss him.

I know my new family hate me and they don't want me to be here.

I'm a mess. I don't know what to do, whom to trust. It's getting more frustrating.

I decided to drop every thought and tried to sleep in pain but told myself to stay cautious because I know they can sense my lies but letting it slide for now.

After maybe 30-40 min, I again welcomed sleep.

I woke up at 5:30 again thankfully not because of nightmare but because it has been my habit.

I quickly did my morning routine and decided to head downstairs abd it was already 6 now.
I went to the living room and saw dad and Ryan were discussing something while sitting near kitchen counter. Ethan was cooking and Dustin was on his phone on sofa.

Dad and Ryan were discussing something important and decided not to interrupt so I just stood near the door.

Ethan must have noticed me and called me and cheerfully said
"Good Morning sweetheart"

"Good morning" I replied in small voice.

Dad looked at me and smiled brightly and wished me.
I replied again with a small smile.

Even Ryan greeted me and I replied a little tense and as usual Dustin ignored me and stood up and was about to walk away but Ryan stopped him.
"Don't you dare walk away Dustin and apologize for your yesterday's behavior now."

Dustin looked at me dead in eyes and said with cold voice.
"Sorry"

Dad was not pleased and glared at him. He warned him "Dustin".

" It's ok..okay" I replied before Dustin gets angry.

They were surprised I could say.

Dustin just walked away.

Dad and Ethan who was watching everything sighed.

"May I help?" I asked Ethan who was cooking to lessen the tense atmosphere.

"No sweety. I'm fine. You tell me what do you want to eat?" Ethan said smiling.

"Anything is fine by me" I replied and looked at Dad.

"How did you sleep Liz? " Dad asked.

"It was good. Thank you. How did you sleep?" I politely said while bowing.

They all were surprised that I asked back.

"It was good too. Thank you" Dad replied smiling.

"So about your studies, I was planning to put you in school with twins. Next week and till then you can get comfortable and you'll be going to shopping with your brothers for your necessities and school supplies." Dad said.

"Okay" I replied looking down.

"Okay, now you can first eat your breakfast and then we'll go to our office for the some discussion and one of your brothers will show you around the house. Okay?" Dad asked.

I again nodded my head not making eye contact.

Ethan called me and gave me French toast with strawberry shake.
Sadly, I was only able to drink half of the shake and one toast. It was so delicious. I wanted to eat more but my stomach was full.

Dad, Ryan, Ethan and Noah (whose presence was unknown to me earlier)  were observing me and I could tell they were not pleased by my appetite.

I gave my left toast to Ethan back and washed my dishes even though Ethan was objecting.

Now I have to go and face rules.