Abuse is all Belle has ever known,
Her mother had 5 other children before Belle was born. When she had Belle she didn't want to have her grow up in that environment, so she fled with her. only her.
things took a turn for the worse when Belle's Mom...
I need to report this to the police and then to my friend.
I dialed the number to the detective on the case.
"Hello, detective Davis. I have some information regarding Belle's case."
"Ok great thank you. Go ahead."
"Mark, her stepfather was at a football game that Belle attended with some friends. So I need the names of the FBI people you handed the case over to as well as their contact information. "
"What? He's still in New York?"
"Yes."
"The FBI haven't communicated anything new to us, but it's detective Hill and detective Johnson. Their number is (123) 456-7890. I hope they can do something."
"Thank you."
I after I hung up I got the same deal.
There's not much they can do.
I'll call Mateo. He's the head of the Mafia and my best friend.
I dialed him up and he immediately picked up.
"Enzo my friend. I have hardly heard from you. What is up?"
"Yes I'm so sorry for my absence as of late. My family has needed me to be extra present with them during these times."
"I understand. How is Miss Isabella?"
"That's actually why I'm calling. Mark her former stepfather and main abuser showed his face when she was out with friends. She's on her way back now."
"I understand friend. What kind of support do you need from me."
"Can you look into his whereabouts? And let me know what you can find?"
"Yes. Would you like me to take care of him?"
"We'll cross that bridge depending on what you find."
"Sure thing. I'll be in town after I make a few arrangements. I want to handle this personally."
"I appreciate it. Why don't you stay with us in the meantime."
"I'd love that. We can catch up and I can meet Isabella."
"they're home I have to go, but that sounds great."
"Goodbye Enzo."
I hung up and walked over to Belle.
She embraced me with a hug and just started balling into my chest.
"I've got you." I said to her.
"I'll go make some tea." Luca said.
" Thank you Luca. Let's go to the living room kiddo. You all can go to your rooms or whatever, but I'd like a little bit with just Belle and I." I said.
Xander was about to protest, but I shot him a look.
He's far too angry right now to be around her right now.
"Let's go sit down Belle."
She nodded in my chest, but didn't make a move to leave my arms.
I decided to waddle over there with her still in my arms.
I sat down on the couch and she was next to me, still clinging to my shirt.
"Why?..." She whispered.
"Why what sweets?" I asked.
"I was a kid! I am a Kid!...What did I do to deserve this!..I tried so hard to be good...I tried Enzo, but it was never good enough...I was never good enough.."
"You didn't do a single thing to deserve what happened to you. She's a horrible human, so was Mark. You aren't just good enough, you are so amazing and strong. You shouldn't have to be so strong, but you are. You are the most amazing resilient person I know. And I love you so so much."
"I love you too.."
Luca came and dropped off the tea a moment later.
We just cuddled and she cried for awhile.
After about an hour I noticed she fell asleep.
I carefully got up, with her in my arms and carried her to her room.
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