The Lonely Princess

chapter 6

Elizabeth's POV:

It took a while, but I found myself in a black car with all my brothers trying to see my face. Dad kept on crying and crying, making me feel bad. I hadn't seen a grown man cry before; it looked kinda sad, to be honest, and a little funny.

Zack, on the other hand, didn't let me sit down. I was on his lap while he played with my hair. Someone poked my tummy, making me raise my head and was met with light blue eyes.

"Hey, I'm Ryan," the boy whispered slowly like he was talking to a baby. I looked at him before smiling a little, which made him giggle and shake his head.

"Wanna be my friend?" he asked. My ears picked up; I had never had friends before and didn't even know what it meant. I looked around before pointing at me and then at him. He laughed again and said, "Yes, yes, me and your friends."

Nodding my head fast, I was happy that I finally had a friend. Zack looked at me and smiled softly while Ryan raised his hands. I looked at them timely before looking at him.

"I want a hug," he said. I looked down at my clothes, then at him and Zack. "When we get home, you can give me all the hugs, okay?" he says again, smiling. I gave him a thumbs-up and then looked around the car.

I noticed everyone was looking at us. Even Dad, who was crying, had a smile on his face. I yawned softly before resting my head on Zack's arms. Then I was out like a light.

Zack's POV:

When she fell asleep, I was bombarded with questions. "How did you find her?" "Has she said any words to you?" "Why does she look so tiny?" My brothers kept asking me questions, but I didn't reply. Deep down, I didn't have an answer to them, so I said nothing.

I noticed we were finally at the mansion. Ryan came to my side and opened the door for me, saying a quick "thank you." I walked out with a sleeping Eli in my arms.

I walked to her old room, which no one had touched for ages. Opening the door, I looked closer at it, noticing the dirt around the room.

I walked to mine and then laid her down on my bed before walking to my closet to get her some shorts and a shirt. I walked back to her and woke her up softly.

"Eli, Eli, wake up, time for a shower," I said, trying not to make her scared. She woke up with a worried expression before her eyes met mine, and then she smiled softly.

I showed her the outfit, then took her hands leading her to the bathroom, showing her how to use it. I walked out, not before saying, "Take your time, okay," I said to her with a smile. She gave me a thumb again and started removing her old clothes.

With that, I closed the door and walked outside, only to find Dad and the boys cleaning up our little sister's room.