Twisted Truth

Chapter Eleven

ADDIE

Christmas has come and gone in the Rodriguez Manor. We are in that in-between period where no one knows what day it is. I know its the 29th of December but couldn't for the life of me tell you what day it actually is. Daniel popped in for a few hours on Christmas Eve to see how I was and to give me a present. I think It was mostly to check Rocco hadn't done anything to me but the thought was there. We usually spend the whole festive period together but Daniel had mentioned that Rose wanted him to spend the festivities with her family. Rose has never really liked me, always tolerated me but we have never been close. I think she thinks I take too much time away from her precious fiancé but she seems to forget I'm the only family Daniel has left. Not that I remind her of it. As I said we tolerate each other.

Christmas day was busy, it's the only way I can describe it. Rocco's housekeeper Gina had the whole house decorated when she found out we were all going to be here. Gina is a lovely lady, apparently she has been with the family since Rocco was a small child. She fusses around everyone, constantly making sure everyone is fed and watered. It's nice to be looked after for a change but by a mothering type rather than by a controlling man.

The day went without a hitch. Being served a lovely meal and very fine wine being topped up until the early hours of the morning. It was the 'perfect' Christmas, even Rocco lossened up for the day.

Ever since Dan first came round to the house and we found out about the fire Rocco has been distant. Yes, we still sleep with each other and the nightmares aren't as bad when we share a bed but other than that we don't talk. There isn't the banter that we had before. I feel like I'm being kept at arms length at all times. I mean I could try figure out why but if I'm being honest I don't mind so much.

The house is big enough that I can spend most of my days alone if I really wanted too, which I do most days. Bruno has so kindly allowed me into his 'office' as he calls it. So that's where I spend most of my time, with my nose in a book. The selection is endless and when I want some human interaction I have found that Bruno isn't as bad as he makes himself out to be.

The man still grates on my nerves every now and then but I'm sure I do the same to him. Bruno rarely calls me by my actual name it's either ginge or little Webster and loves to remind me at every opportunity that he still doesn't trust me. I take the small wins of him letting me use the library and actually acknowledging my presence. Which is more than can be said for his best friend but as I said I don't really mind.

The whole moving in with someone you are having sex with screams commitment. Something that scares the shit out of me! Not to mention I'm only here because some unknown crazy person may or may not be trying to kill me. It also appears Rocco only wants me for my body which again I'm not opposed too. The man's hot and I have daddy issues.

Severe issues.

"Honey I made you some lunch!" Gina calls from the doorway of the library bringing me out of my daydream. Setting my book down I make my way down the stairs- yes this room has two floors- and graciously accept the soup and sandwhich. This womens cooking is insane and I'm also incredibly hungry.

"Thank you Gina! You really didn't have too." I kiss her cheek, smiling brightly at her.

"Nonsense child! How else would you eat? You spend so much of your time in here. It would look to some people that you were avoiding someone." Gina gives me a knowing look, patting my bum before she walks out the room.

I would like to think thats what my mum would be like if she was alive today. I think Gina is my most favourite part about this whole situation. Not even just being provided with good food. The women just screams homely, from making sure I'm warm enough to ensuring I feel comfortable in the house. It's the small touches from her that have me wanting to spend time with her.