After Laura *365 days trilogy sequel*

*Chapter 18*

Mila was tense in the car ride home. The entire time. She knew what was going to happen at his house. She didn't want it to happen. She wanted this car ride to end with her going back to her family. Back to her old life.

She wanted to go back, and curl into her bed. Hug her parents. See her pets. See her friends. She wanted it all back. You didn't know what you were losing when it's taken from you.

She's heard it all her life, and now she sees the hard way that that saying is very true.

Mila felt her eyes water thinking about all that she has lost. "What's the matter?" He asked when he heard a small sniffle escape her. She didn't even realize that she let out a sound, or that tears had escaped her. 

"I'm missing my parents. I really miss them. And my friends. The pets I had back home. My bed. Hell. I even miss that annoying tree branch hitting my window back home since dad never remembers to cut it." She felt the words leaving her mouth without her consent.

She wasn't even going to say anything to him, but it all just came out. Massimo frowned hearing her words. "Baby Girl. I'm not keeping them from you. Or you from them. I just want us to get closer." He told her.

"On our wedding day they will see you more often. They of course are invited. I wouldn't want anyone else but your father walking you down the aisle." He told her. Mila shook her head. He didn't get it. He didn't understand what she meant.

He never would understand.

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When they got to the house. She got out. "I've got a really bad headache." She told him, hoping it would stop him from touching her.

"I just want to go lay down and rest for a bit." She continued, not looking at him. He went to her and touched her forehead. "It must be your lack of water intake. I'll bring you some water. Go lay down." He told her and then kissed her head.

She quickly ran off inside. Happy he wouldn't bother her while she rested and thought about what to do about this whole situation. 

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Mila was really happy that she wasn't disturbed by Massimo when she laid down. She even fell asleep. When she woke up, she smelt food. Hearing footsteps coming to where she was. She got out of the bed. 

She didn't want to be in bed when he walks in.

She stood tensed up as the door opened. Massimo walked in. "Oh. You're up. Good. Dinner is here. I wanted to bring you to eat." He told her. She held herself. "I'll be down in a bit. I just got up." She told him.

He smiled and nodded. "Of course. Take your time. I will go set everything up." He told her. He went over, and rubbed her arms, wanting her to relax. He then kissed her head.

"I'll see you down there." He told her before leaving her there.

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Mila made her way to the dining room. Looking around as she rubbed her arm. Her bare feet padded across the flooring of the home. She was soon in the dining room. There was candlelight, and roses. 

She went over and sat down. He smiled and brought their plates out. He sat a plate down in front of her. "You still like beef tips right?" He asked her. She looked down seeing beef tips, mashed potatoes, a beef gravy, and green beans. 

"It looks good." She said softly. 

He nodded and sat down with his own plate.

She grabbed a fork and started eating. She was quiet as she took a bite. "How is it?" He asked her. "It's good." She mumbled. He smiled as she ate. He only gave her water, wanting her to drink more water.