finally found / Sturniolo's younger sister

7. Station

(Mavis's pov)

I am currently sitting in a strange room facing Paige and I am extremely nervous. My palms are sweaty and my leg is bouncing uncontrollably. I feel like I might vomit, I am not sure if it's from the stress or because I haven't eaten in a while. Well... there is nothing I can do about it now.

There are only two chairs and a table all placed in the middle of the room, which makes it almost empty. Being here makes me feel like I'm in a crime movie, and it's not helping my anxiety.

Paige asked me many questions, and I did my best to answer them. However, I don't believe I was much help, even though she reassured me that I was. But, they always say that to everyone.

We were sitting in a room, making small talk while waiting for the Sturniolo family to arrive at the station. We needed to conduct a DNA test, but my "family" from New York had to be arrested and questioned by the police in my town.

My anxiety grew as I bit the skin around my nails when we heard a knock on the door and Jake entered the room, announcing that the Sturniolos had arrived. Those words made my stomach twist with nervousness.

Oh fuck it's time.

Paige stood up and I followed her actions as we slowly walked out of the room. I could hear voices like a lot of them. My l nerves grew with every step to the point my fingers started bleeding so I moved my hand to my necklace.

How big is this family? Or maybe my family? Just calm down Mavis, deep breaths...

They came into view when we turned a corner. I looked eyes with -I suppose- the mother and something flashed through my mind.

It was an image of me looking up at her as we walked and held hands. I parted my lips slightly in shock. My eyes scanned every inch of her face as more memories came up in my brain.

"Mavis?" The woman sobbed and ran up to me hugging me tightly. "Mom..." I whispered as tears started to form in my eyes as I tried to blink them away.

I looked up at the rest of the family. All of them are staring at me there is an older man who is probably my real dad, the three boys I asked for directions so Nick Matt, and Chris, and some other guy I don't recog...

^^^^^^^^^^^^flashback^^^^^^^^^^^

"Justin! Justin!" I scream hearing the doors opening as I run down the stairs but suddenly I slip.

My 5-year-old body falls down a couple of stairs landing just under the front door where my oldest brother is talking about his shoes.

I feel a stabbing pain in my ankle when I sit up. My eyes water and I let out a scream as tears run down my cheeks.

Justin quickly sped towards me, "Kiddo you okay? Where does it hurt?" He asks worriedly as I point to my leg. "Shush it's alright..." The short-haired guy picks me up slowly going to the kitchen.

My brother pats my hair as I snuggle into him I sob even more as he places me on the kitchen counter walking to the freezer for an ice pack.

The cold bag lands on the ankle helping with the pain a little. "It's gonna be okay Mavis. Don't cry" He speaks softly, "How about we watch Rapunzel?" I wipe my tears noodling and smiling a little at him when he mentioned my favorite movie.

^^^^^^^^end of the flashback ^^^^^^^^

Now I started to sob still hugging my mother. The whole family came close and I was trapped in a group hug. Even though now I knew they were my family I felt weird around them.

I'm not gonna just act like I've known them all my life because I actually didn't for more than half of it. Bridget, Brandon, and Lucas felt like my family even if they were awful and I truly hated them i spent -apparently- 9 years with them.

I grew up in their house with them in it. I can't just act like nothing happened. I barely remember anything just some random memories of people that right now were surrounding me.

Everyone backed away after some time. I quickly wiped my tears because crying in front of people makes me uncomfortable.

"Sweetie you've grown so much" Marylou placed her hand on my face scanning me like she wanted to learn my every detail. I just smile awkwardly at her.

I'm aware that that's my mother but it's kind of weird she still feels super strange to me. Same with my father and brothers.

"Please remember that we need to do a DNA test." Jake finally spoke up placing a hand on my shoulder. I flinched at the unexpected contact. My mom took a step back nodding. "When will it be happening?" I asked turning to face the cop not wanting to make any more eye contact with my family.

"Probably in a couple of hours... But we'll have to wait for the results like 2 days so it might take a while." He answers calmly.

2 DAYS? Am I supposed to just live my life normally for that time?

"What happened with Mavis? Like does she stay at the station or what?" Nick asks, "She will be placed with a social worker and a therapist so she will be in a Child Protection Department for the time being."

I'm sorry but what? Child Protection Department? Nah, I  can't do this.

"What? We can take her in. She's our daughter!" Jimmy said getting upset. "I'm afraid that's not possible. We aren't sure if she's your daughter yet." The police officer said,

"I know this is my daughter!" My birth father yelled, "I'm really sorry but that's the procedure." I guess I didn't have any other choice.

This is going to be a disaster...

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A/N

I once again don't know if it works like this but in this book, it will. I also changed the cop's name from Justin to Jake because I realized how confusing it can be.

mels🫶🏻