The Bianchi's Missing Piece

Chapter 25

Aria's POV:

I'm enjoying a peaceful, warm nap when I feel a hand slowly touch my face. I want to flinch but I surprisingly don't when I remember where I am and the smell of the cologne engulfs my senses. The muscular hands on my face start to trace up and down the side of my face while every now and then pushing back my hair behind my ear.

I pretend to still be asleep for a few more minutes until I hear a low chuckle.

"I know your awake sorella" Nic says softly

I open my eyes and see his lips making a big grin. I softly smile at him as he sits up and says "come on, you've been sleeping for a long time, dinners ready"

My eyes widen a bit as I didn't know I slept for that long saying it was morning when I went to the hospital. The hospital. Shit.

"I-I'm sorry" I quickly say, mostly in shame

Nic gives me a sad smile and carefully helps me out of bed then sets me down on the floor while keeping his arm wrapped around my waist for balance.

I awkwardly stand and shift the brace that's surrounding my torso as it feels awful. As someone with claustrophobia, this thing is not only hurting and putting pressure on my ribs, but starting a panic feeling.

My whole body feels as stiff as a board and extremely sore as the doctor was messing around with all my injuries. Not to mention the bad feelings in between my legs that bring back terrible memories. When she went to get DNA I was sobbing uncontrollably.

Without realizing, we made it down the stairs and started walking to the kitchen. The heavenly smell of  Mac-n-Cheese brings me to ease for a moment as I remember when Oliver would make me Mac and Cheese.

"Hey sleeping beauty" Elijah says as we walk into the kitchen.

I awkwardly wave with my free hand as my other is in a sling.

Rodrigo comes up to me and kisses my head while continuing to be silent. I don't miss to notice the look Felix gives me as I take a seat in between Elijah and Cole.

"Alrighty, we have some baked Mac-n-Cheese for the sleeping beauty" Elijah says placing a gigantic bowl infront of me.

"you may wanna watch out tho, Nic didn't make it" Axel says jokingly. At least I hope.

I awkwardly smile as I feel the intense air clogging my pores. I bring up my shaking hand and take a night of the food. I got to admit, this was really good, but the way that Oliver made it was phenomenal.

the dinner is quit silent as I try to not barf from eating so much. I always feel as though i'm going to puke from a meal, but I swear this time, they gave me how much the guys always eat. I'm going to be throwing up for a long time tonight.

"Do you feel alright Tesoro?" Lorenzo asks almost looking concerned.

I take a deep breath and look up at him, "y-yea, just full" I mutter

"But you've only taken a few bites bambina" Elijah says

"You usually eat more than that. I know we gave you more than usual, but you really need to start eating a normal meal." Nic adds in

When did this become a "lets torture Aria" moment?

I nod my head as a cold tear slips down my cheek. God why am I so pathetic?

I hear Elijah sigh as he pulls me into a side hug from his seat. "hey, what's wrong?" he asks softly

"I'm sorry" I cry more

"don't be sorry love, are you really that full?" Elijah asks as he rubs my back

I nod my head "m-my ribs hurt too much" I whisper