Mine (Marina)

Tis the damn season

(No one's pov)
Snow was falling down hard in Seattle, Christmas was right around the corner, things couldn't get better for the family of 3 plus Dustin. Everyone was happy, all was calm. But little did the little brunette know, her life would take a major turn in less then 48 hours.

Carinas pov:

I had finally gotten home from my 12 hour shift, it felt so good to be home. I unlocked the door and quickly ran in. "Bambina?" I called out, the next thing I know I felt a weird cold feeling on my leg.

I shrieked, but remained still to not startle whatever was trying to eat me. I heard small giggles coming from the kitchen, I looked over and saw my preteen poking her head around the corner. "Hey you!" I giggled.

I bend down to pet Dustin, who was very exited to see me. Ellie lets him roam around the house, Maya isn't very fond but she still lets it happen. "Ciao bambino" I said, picking up the grey fur ball.

"Mama he learned a new trick today!" Ellie grinned.
"Did he?" I asked, dramaticly, Ellie called him over to show me his new trick. Dustin ran over and flopped on the floor. "Roll over" Ellie said with a clap, like clockwork Dustin rolled right over. I couldn't help but be amazed.

"Ciao Bella" I said walking into the kitchen, finding my wife baking cookies. "Hey babe" she smiled, turning around to kiss me. "Did you see bambino's new trick?" I asked, gesturing to Dustin. "Uhuh. About 7 times in the past hour" she said with a chuckle.

"Hey smellie Ellie" I said walking over and sitting down next to my bambina. "Whatcha up too?" I asked. "lista di Natale" she groaned (Christmas list) "why so glum?" I chuckled. "I don't know what to put" she said pouting. "Well you have to hurry bambina Santa is coming tomorrow night!" I giggled with excitement. She just nodded in return.

"Do you want any help?" I asked, glancing at her list. She only had clothes and a new toy for dusty.

"Si mama please" she whined.

We spent the next hour thinking of things she could want, I had to remind her not to worry about Dustin because he would be getting his own presents.

"Anything else bambina? You don't have anything to big. What about a number one gift, like something you really want?" I said. "Yea okay. You can go help mama now" she told me. "It's ok piccolina, I'll stay with you" i said hugging her. "I wasn't asking." She said seriously, looking up at me guiltily.

I held up my hands in defense and went to find Maya.

Mayas pov:

"Moody are we?" I said walking over to Ellie and sitting down. "Nope" she shot back, avoiding eye contact. "Ellie. What's going on?" I asked nicely. "It's nothing, I just wanted to write something down, I didn't want you to see." Ellie said shyly.

I nodded in agreement knowing I'd be seeing it anyway.

"Okay. It's almost bed time, want to take a shower before or just straight to bed?" I asked, giving her some options to choose from so she didn't feel forced. "No shower." She said quietly. "Okay babe. Go get into bed and I'll be in shortly."

Ellie's pov:

I nodded and headed off to bed. I went straight to my closet and picked out some comfy pjs, found a good book and hopped into bed. I wanted bed time to be over with as soon as possible.

"Hey" mommy said walking into my room. "Hi" I said shyly. Mommy came over and gave me a hug and kiss before leaving. I waited about 10 minutes before getting up. "What to do." I whispered.

Ever since my dream I've been dreading sleeping, so I've decided to just say up all night and take short naps during the day, it was working so far but boy did I feel tired.

I got my phone and texted the only person who would understand my actions.

Uncle Travis 🫶🏼💅

You
Hey uncle trav.

Uncle Travis 🫶🏼💅
Hey kiddo, you okay?❤️

You:
Yea. Just can't sleep again.

Uncle Travis 🫶🏼💅:
Still aren't talking to your moms? I think they would be willing to help buggy.

You:
I don't want to worry them.

Uncle Travis 🫶🏼💅:
It might worry them a little bit but they wouldn't want you to suffer el.

You:
Okay. Maybe after Christmas.

Uncle Travis🫶🏼💅:
Ellie.
Read

I felt horrible for not telling them but I didn't want to ruin their Christmas. I know uncle Travis was right I just wanted them to be happy.

Christmas Day

"Buongiorno bambina!!!" Mama sang was her and mommy walked into my room. I said up excitedly. "Did Santa come?" I asked, practically vibrating from excitement. "I don't know let's go seee!" Mommy said grabbing my hand.

"EEEEKKK!" I screeched at all the presents in my living room.

I one by one opened them, I got new clothes, lots of toys for dusty, a new doll, some Barbie's, and more coloring stuff.

"One more bambina.." mama said handing me a thin black box, it was rectangle shaped.

I opened it up and pulled out a thin white stick and 2 pink lines on it.

"OH. MY. GOD." I screamed. I didn't know what to do I was so shocked and so happy. All I could do was cry.

"Oh bambina are you not happy?"

"I'm more then happy" I squealed.

*1 week later*

Mama and mommy had to work today, I was off of school because of winter break. I had to stay home alone but it was okay.

About an hour after my moms left I heard a knock on the door. They always told me never answer the door if I don't know who it was, but something inside me told me to open it. I looked through the peep hole and saw a frail, blonde haired little girl. She looked just like my mommy.

"Mommy open the door please" she cried out.

I opened the door, making the small girl jump. "Your not mommy.." she whimpered. "Uhmm.. who's your mom.." I asked, I had never seen this girl before, I was really hoping she didn't say Maya and she had a whole long lost daughter.

"Her name is.. Sarah" she said, her S sounding like a th because of her missing front tooth.

"Oh uh. Okay. She doesn't live here but I'm sure I can help you find her?"

"No! This is our house! I renember!" She said, I almost laughed at her cute voice. "Okay okay." I said.

"We lived here before the mean man took me" she sniffled. I had finally put the pieces together.

"How long ago did he take you?"

"A long time ago" she cried.

"Okay. Uhm. Why don't you come in and I'll go get dressed. We're gunna go find my mama. She's the best doctor ever. I promise she won't hurt you." I smiled.

"What's your name little love?" I asked.

"Whiley" she said

I giggled at her mispronounciation of Riley.

AN: PLOT TWIST.