Desolate

Chapter 15

Mirabella's POV

It had been a few weeks since that night with Hades and we've been together almost daily since then. As much as I loved spending time with Hades and Ana, I miss spending time with my family. I decided to make everyone take a day off and spend time with the favorite. I took a quick shower and threw on a casual outfit. I had a teal Nike sweatshirt with a matching Nike tennis skirt. I did a natural makeup look with my hair pulled into a high ponytail. Casual and comfy is my favorite attire. I sent out a group text message to let people know of my plans. The only one who dared to argue would be my oldest brother. I do not care, we are hanging as a family.
    I decided to hang with my twin until everyone was ready. I wasn't sure what we were doing as a family, but I wanted to have a fun day out. I barged into his room and he jumped clear off his bed. I was bent over laughing so hard. "Jesus, Mirabella, learn how to knock."
    I smiled cheekily at him. "I don't know Celly. I very much enjoyed the show."
    Then he lunged at me. The disrespect from my own twin. We were rolling around, wrestling when dad popped his head to see what was going on. "What are you two doing?"
    Celly and I jumped away from each other. "Uh-he started it."
    "What the fuck, Mira? You scared me shitless and then blamed that on me. You're in for it now."
    He lunged again. "Alright, Marcello, leave your sister alone." He glared at me and I smirked and stuck my tongue out. Dad laughed at our child-like behavior. "So bambina, what are we doing today?"
    "Well, I haven't really thought that far. I just have been spending a lot of time with Hades and Ana and I missed you guys." Dad smiled at that. I know that maybe they were missing me, but it's so weird going from no one caring about me to two families who care for me deeply. I find it hard to keep it balanced, but I am trying because I don't know what I'd do without the family I should've been with from the beginning and to the family I'm slowly building for myself.
    "Alright, maybe we can have a movie day or something. I don't really feel like leaving the property today." I nodded.
All of my brothers popped their head into Marcello's room. "What's the commotion?"
"Mira and Mar were wrestling in here when I walked in the room. However, your sister said she misses us, so she wants to spend the day with us." I blushed and quickly put my head down. My dad didn't need to call me out like that.
"Awh, sorrelina, did you miss your big brothers?" Polo smirked at me. The asshole.
I flashed him my middle finger and ran. I heard a herd of elephants behind me and ran through the back door and seen Hades standing there. I rushed behind him and whispered for him to shield me. I saw all of the footsteps of my older brothers. Hades stepped out of the way. "You wanted a day with them, you deal with him."
The audacity. "I see how it is. I was gonna stay the night with you, but now, I'll stay in my own bed." Hades laughed and wrapped his arm around me. "I'll see you in bed tonight, gorgeous."
I shook my head at him and flipped him off. "I will be staying in my own bed tonight, Mr. Vasilev."
"Okay then, I'll cancel the food order for this evening. I ordered us Chinese food to watch our tv show. However, since you want to act like a brat, I'll cancel that food and watch the show without you." He smirked at me.
"Oh my goodness, I'll be over when I'm done hanging with my family, but I am still upset with you for not protecting me. However, if you watch the show without me, I'll de-nut you, baby." He scoffed at me.
"I'll see you later. Ana and I are having a daddy-daughter day." I smiled softly at him.
"Tell my baby I love her." He gave me a funny look. I know that I love her, I just haven't told Hades I loved him. I know that I love easily and I know he doesn't, so I refuse to push him. We have been dating for a few months. I think that's a reasonable time to fall in love.
He grabbed me up in a hug and went to go get Ana. I waved at him and jumped on Enzo's back to carry me into the house.
"Alright, let's have a movie day. I'm sitting next to Ang and Mar." When those words left my mouth, Enzo dropped me right on my tush.
I gawked at him. "Since you want to sit next to people aren't me, have them carry you." With that Ang scooped me up in his arms. I stuck my tongue out at Enzo. Enzo rolled his eyes but smiled at me. It's weird knowing he didn't smile before I came back home because he always smiles around me.
We sat down and watched a few Marvel movies. I love that I save these movies for my family. I wouldn't want it any other way. I love my family. I'm glad that I finally got the family I deserved. I just wished I could find my mother and kill her for what she did to me. I hope that Jimmy is alive as well. Because I want my family to ruin his life, just as they tried to do to me.
After the movies we decided to go to the kitchen and cooking lunch. We mad subs for lunch and sat around the table laughing and spending time together. I was enjoying the time with my family. "Okay, we need to make at least one family day a month. We can have more, but I know I missed you guys. I do enjoy spending time with Hades and Ana when I'm not working. It's nice that I work with you guys for now though."
"For now?" My dad asked.
"Well at some point I'd like to start my own business." The all cocked their heads to the side.
"What do you want for your business?" Enzo asked.
"Well, it's not set in stone, but I would love to have a fashion line with quality items, but affordable. I put money back every check to save for it. I design clothes in my free time or when I'm on a call with someone who talks to much. I can go get it for you." I ran up to my office and got my sketch book.
I had designs of every type of clothing. From lingerie to gala style dresses to men's clothes. I loved fashion, that was my reason for getting a business degree. I wanted to start my own business at some point. I figured I'd have to take some more college classes before my dream happened. I've been looking at online college classes, but haven't really felt that urge to start the any courses.
"Why don't we start a line under the family business name? You can be the CEO of the fashion line. We can work together to get the line out. Our name is well respected. We can hash out the details later, but having our own fashion line has always been talked about between us. However, we didn't know how to start it up. None of us care about clothes that much." Dad explained.
I know my whole face lit up. My dreams could be a reality. "Are you guys sure? I don't know much about the fashion side, other than I like to draw outfits in my free time."
"We have contacts we could reach out to, your brother Enzo is best friends with a fashion designer. She could come over to see if your ideas have potential. Maybe a collaboration." Enzo blushed. Huh, interesting.
"Yes, I would like to meet her. I'll start a portfolio. Maybe she could show me programs to bring my ideas to life. I used to sew a little when I lived with mother. I had two outfits, so I couldn't really let one get too bad. Maybe I should get a sewing machine to see if I could make a few outfits for her?" I was rambling at this point, but for my brother to know a fashion designer makes my hands all sweaty.
"Mir, calm down. She's a great person. One of the sweetest people I've ever met. Hades also knows her. We all went to school together." Interesting.
"What's her name?"
"Hayley Griffin." No.
My mouth dropped. I jumped up and ran to my room. Since moving in, I've bought all her fashion magazines. I ran to get my box of them. I threw the box on the table. I know I was being dramatic, but my brother is friends with my inspiration. I owned her clothes. I wore them almost everyday. "You mean to tell me that you've seen me buy her magazines and her clothes and you've never thought to tell me you knew her?"
Enzo was looking at me with wide eyes. I know I'm going crazy over here. "What was I supposed to say, "Oh little sister, I know her. She's one of my best friends."
I looked at him like he was stupid because at this point I know he's bee hit upside the head to many times. "Yes, Lorenzo. That is exactly what you should've done. I am OBSESSED with your "best friend."
"She is my best friend, what are the quotations for?" Stupid. I tell ya.
"Whenever dad spoke of her, you blushed. So unless you got a crush on dad, you crushing hard on my idol older brother." He scoffed at me, while everyone else laughed.
"I liked you better when you didn't understand feelings." I laughed at his mumbling.
"Well, next time you hide something like this from me, I'm sicking Rocco on you." Hearing his name he came and jumped on my lap. I gave him his head scratching and he went back to his spot by the door. I loved my boy.
"I ain't afraid of your dog, I did buy him Mirabella." Enzo was crumbling under the pressure. I think he doesn't want to share his girl with us.
"Uh huh, sure. We all know he'd do anything I'd tell him. Also, I think you're stalling because you don't want to share your girl." I smirked at him.
"Okay fine. I just haven't talked to her in awhile because we've been busy." Enzo sulked and pulled his phone out.
He dialed her number and waited for her to answer. When she answered I heard her screaming at him. Huh, I wonder how long it has been. "Hey testa calda, I have a favor to ask." I heard her sigh and mumble a few words. "Well my sister apparently enjoys fashion and we're thinking about starting our own line but we needed an experts opinion."
And then I heard the voice boom through the phone. Lorenzo pulled the phone from his ear and put it on speaker. I wouldn't want to hear someone scream in my ear either, but he kind of deserved it. "What do you mean, your sister? You found her? You found Mirabella and didn't think to tell me? There's finally a girl in your house and you don't have the decency to let me know? What the actual fuck is wrong with you, Lorenzo? I bet Hades knows, doesn't he?" I heard her breathing heavy.
"Well you see, he definitely does. He also might be dating her." Enzo mumbled.
"Oh my fucking god. My best friends? I'm getting on my jet right now, Lorenzo. Expect a fight for you and Hades. I'll be there in the morning. Also tell your sister I'll be glad to see her work." She sighed.
"You're on speaker. Now she's looking at me like she's enjoying our conversation, but I should tell you that she's a fan." I heard her sigh again.
"I am beyond pissed at you, Enz. I'll see you tomorrow. I need to calm down. Bye." Lorenzo watched as she hung up. He was in for it and he knew it.
"Well, I'm definitely wearing a cup tomorrow." I barked out a laugh.
"I'm sorry for getting you in trouble." I leaned in to arms.
"Nah, it's not your fault. I knew I should've told her earlier. I'm just working through my feelings for her. Last I knew she was dating someone, but I hate seeing her with someone else." I shook my head at him.
"Big bro, be honest with her. If you're as close as you are, she'll understand." He nodded at me. "Also, she didn't seem to be as mad at Hades as she was at you. I think there might be a reason for that." I smiled at him.
"Alright, that concludes our family day. Thank you for talking to me about all of this. I hope we move forward with the fashion line. I love you guys. I'm going to go tell Hades he should also wear a cup." I said cheekily.
"Nah. Don't tell him about a cup, it would be so funny to see one of the kings of the underworld to crumble over a kick in his balls." Ares doesn't talk much but damn when he does, I laugh so hard.
"Bye guys." I walked across the street to my other family who makes me equally as happy. I loved my life, I'm telling you.