Ziya

E L E V E N

ZIYA

GENETIC PATERNITY TEST RESULTS:

GIOVANNI ROMANO – 99.9% COMPATIBLE

In recent testing, it has been found that GIOVANNI ROMANO is biologically the father of PATIENT ZIYA.

That's all I read off the DNA test before I crumbled on the floor surrounded by my family. My family. God, how long I have wished to say those words.

The DNA process didn't take long. Marco said they have standby doctors at their disposal so all it took was one phone call for the doctor to come and take my blood along with Mr Romano's. I mean Dad. Wow. I have a dad. I'm going to have to ask everyone what they'd like to be called once the shock wears off. The results came later that evening while we all sat soaking in the events that had occurred.

"Come, il mio bambino. The floor is cold. Sit on the sofa, please. Callan, go get Ziya something hot to drink and eat." Mr Romano spoke, helping me off the floor and onto the plush sofa. 

Fingers brushed my knuckles softly making me turn my head towards the left where Lorenzo sat. His eyes were red and brimmed with tears. Something in my chest broke at the sight of Lorenzo's sad eyes and heartbroken expression. "I know we failed to protect you once before, but I promise you, with my whole life, you will be protected. We will never let you in harm's way again. You will never be unprotected. We have your back monkey. Please, let us help you. Let me help you, my little monkey." His tone was so confident yet soft that it brought a fresh set of tears to my eyes. My shoulders slumped and I leaned my head on his chest as I felt his arms wrap around me so tight as if he was afraid I'd disappear. 

"Okay" I whispered against his shirt and that was all it took for the tension to leave his body. 

This is what home felt like. This embrace and everyone standing around me felt safe. I felt like I belonged somewhere. My home.

~"~

"Jae, I swear to God, I will fuck you up if you go near my sister again" Lorenzo growled out from his space next to me on the sofa. A few hours have passed and to bring the sombre mood up, Zayn suggested watching a movie. So everyone huddled onto the sofas, all of the men fighting to sit next to me which made me snort so unattractively. We decided to watch the new F1 season on Netflix once we couldn't decide on a movie. Let's just say everyone was surprised to know I was obsessed with F1. After fighting his way through, Jae managed to steal the space on my right. Lorenzo still sat next to me and was not happy, just like the rest of the men in the room. 

"You're just jealous that I'm sharing a blanket with her and you're not." Jae scoffed as he threaded his fingers through mine. The action caught me so off guard that I stiffened for a moment before relaxing my hand in his. The blanket covered our hands, so it was like our little secret. 

Throughout the episodes, Jae has been sneakily inching closer to us. Although it must not have been as stealthily as I thought seeing as Lorenzo had caught on multiple times, he was not happy.

"Don't you have a home to go to?" Mateen grumbled as he elbowed Jae in the arm. I stifled my laugh at Jae's hurt expression that was directed at Mateen.

"Baby, you don't want me here anymore? I'm hurt. I thought we were gonna cuddle tonight?" Jae responded in a hurt tone. Mateen's responding facial gesture made the laugh burst out of me. These two were way too funny for their own good. 

They both snapped their attention to me and their lips sported a smile that lit up their faces. Their sudden attention caused my cheeks to burn as I attempted to simmer down my laugh. 

"It is getting late, why don't we all turn in for the evening? It's been a long day and I know we all need the sleep. Ziya baby, are you staying here tonight?" Mrs Roma- I mean mum, asked. Her eyes held so much hope and love that my chest ached at the thought of making her sad.

"Co-could I stay here tonight?" I asked hesitantly, twiddling my thumbs.

"You never have to ask my jaan. This is your home, okay?" Mum stepped up to me smoothing my hair away from my face and pecking my forehead. [Love|Urdu].

"Okay".

~"~

"This is your room. It's the same one but since we stumbled into you, we changed the style so that it was a little more appropriate for your age." Callan explained.

I stepped into the large room and marvelled at how this bedroom was bigger than my whole apartment. The theme was neutrals which I adored. There were cream curtains that touched the floor. The bed was king-sized with mocha brown sheets. Cream roses and baby breath flowers filled the vases around the room. A fancy big vanity sat next to a set of double doors.

"You have your own bathroom and walk-in closet. The boys tend to take up too much time in the bathroom so Dad thought it would be a good idea for you to have your own instead of sharing. We hope you like it monkey." Callan spoke up breaking me out of my daze. 

"It's perfect Callan. Thank you so much." I whispered as tears built up in my eyes again. 

"You're welcome monkey. If you want I can wake you up for breakfast?" Callan asked as he hugged me.

After agreeing to meet Callan in the morning, I explored the room before getting excited and ready to sleep. Once I turned the lights off, a soft light hazed through the room. Looking up I say hundreds of little lights placed as stars. They remember I don't like sleeping in complete darkness. A content feeling wrapped around me as I lay in bed thinking about grateful I am to be with my family. How safe I finally feel. 

I know I'm going to have to tell everyone about what happened to me. I'm also aware that Abel is still out looking for me. But I feel safe enough to open up about my life before coming back to England. It'll be okay. I have people who love me and want what's best for me. 

Everything will be okay.

Hi guys! I'm sorry this update took a long time :( I've been so busy working and trying to finish my final papers at Uni. 

Side note, absolutely hate Uni with all my guts. Like are they trying to kill us with these deadlines?? Please explain to me why I have to do a 10,000 word essay :\

Also, I'm sorry this chapter is too short. It will be getting longer once I have the layout fixed.

Tell me what plots you want to see in this book and I can see what can be done ;)

Also thought of another plot for a book that I can't wait to publish! Literally haven't even finished this and I'm already writing the next one. Help. I am literally a mess.