Leonora Bernardi locked in the dark. Hurt for most of her life, scared of her own shadow. Not knowing what the outside world is like, she's the epitome of innocence. One look at her and it's like her aura could light up the room.
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Caim: - 'sanctuary'; an invisible circle of protection, drawn around the body with the body with the hand, that reminds you that you are safe and loved, even in the darkest times.
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Leonora POV
I hear shuffling and mumbling all around me as I bury myself deeper into the cave of blankets and pillows around me. You can never have too many pillows and blankets in my opinion.
"Prinicipessa it's time to wake up." (translation: princess) Leonardo whispers in my ear, tucking the hair that's fallen in my face behind my ear. I moan burying myself deeper into the blankets, chuckles now ringing out around me.
I open my eyes slightly, closing them immediately when the sun that's peaking in through the curtains blinds me. I cover my face with the blankets before moving them away again, my eyes opening once more this time a lot easier.
"Hey there bambina. Happy birthday." (translation: baby) My papa says sitting down on the edge of the bed with a small smile.
I sit up my smile widening when I see Francesco holding a cute little vanilla cupcake with pastel green icing and a candle on top.
"We thought we'd treat you and have a birthday cupcake for your breakfast." I smile leaving a light kiss on his cheek before sitting up on my bed.
"Make a wish principessa." (translation: princess) Vincenzo says.
I lean forward taking the cupcake from Francesco's hand, the delicious smell of the cupcake hitting my senses. My stomach rumbles quietly, my face heating up with embarrassment.
What do I wish for?
"I wish for-"
"Nope. Don't tell us principessa or it won't come true." (translation: princess) Remo cuts me off. I look at his confused before my gaze falls to the cupcake once more.
I wish for my family and friends to be forever happy and accepting.
I smile holding the cupcake close to me.
"Now blow out the candle bambina." (translation: baby) Papa says. I keep the wish in mind before blowing the candle out. The light trickle of smoke dancing around the room in intricate shapes.
"Right we'll leave you to get ready. Come downstairs when your done we have a surprise for you principessa." (translation: princess) Alessandro said leaving a kiss on my forehead as the rest of my brothers file out of the room.
Sighing I take a small lick of the icing on the cupcake, the buttery soft sweet texture hitting my tongue.
Omg it tastes so good.
Finishing off the cupcake I make my way towards the bathroom where I brush my thick waves out and make sure to wash my face and brush my teeth. I take steps over towards my wardrobe going through my clothes to see what I could wear today. I stop when I notice the most beautiful dress in my wardrobe.
