She's They're Princess

Chapter 3

That could NOT be my brother, any self-confidence I had before this disappeared and I was left wondering where it had come from in the first place. I stood up so fast you might as well call me the Flash.

All I wanted to do was go home, I didn't even care if Adam was there, anything was better than what this man could and probably would do to me.

I started backing up trying to get away but Logan held me in place probably thinking I was ill or something. The large man came toward me but stopped a couple of feet away from me, he took his sunglasses off and started staring at me like he was analyzing me. I started getting self-conscious, trying to remember if I'd gotten all the blood stains of this morning.

"Dalilah?" He asked,

That surprised me, not what he said but how he said it. He sounded hopeful and his entire demeanor changed, he started walking toward me, slowly picking up the pace until he was a little farther than a foot away.

He ran into a hug and I tried enjoying it, like a normal person because for some reason I had this odd draw to him.

I simply couldn't though.

My stupid mind made me believe he might attack me so I started backing up but was too slow so he wrapped me in a hug and then you would think that's where it ends, nope not with me, I flinched so hard I thought I was getting murdered then he started squeezing me and my probably broken ribs could NOT handle that so I hissed and almost started crying, obviously I didn't though.

    Can't make him think I'm weak.

    As soon as he realized I wasn't hugging back he let go and looked apologetic. "I'm so sorry that was so inconsiderate and you probably don't even remember me but I have missed you so much and so have the others and I just-" I zoned him out because of the shock I was in.

He was apologizing- to me?

    "I get it I just wasn't expecting it."I said smiling slightly, I'm not that scared anymore, he seems like a big teddy bear!
No wait, I cantlet my guard down, that's what i did with Luke and look where that landed me. I just need to be obedient so I drp my head.

He grabbed my hand without me noticing and started gently pulling mein the direction of the car, Heopened the door for me but didn'tleave I stayed still. Worried for a momentthat he might slam the door on me while I get in, but when he nodded at me witha genuine smile to get in the car I hesitantly did so.

He got in the other side and I sat there worried.

What if he was just waiting for us to be away from other people?

"Are you gonna put on your seatbelt?" He interrupted my thoughts, looking at me expectantly. I rushed to put on my seatbelt, other than that ride in the SUV this is my first ride in a car in nearly 4 years.

I kind of forgot how it works but I got it none the less. He started accelerating at a steady pace sneaking peaks at me every once in while but that was it for the first thirty minutes.

The silence was killing me and I just wanted to talk but I knew I shouldn't. Until another five minutes passed and I waspractically dying so I started it off simple "If you dont mind me asking whats your name?" I asked slowly, second guessing myself at the end.

He gave me a hurt expression but as soon as it was there, it was gone, replacing it with a smile instead "I dont mind,my name is Bruno I'm your second youngest brother and I am 17 years old." He said cheerfully.

Wait, second youngest, how many brothers do I have. "Im sorry for talking out of turn but how many brothers do I have?" I asked, already knowing I was goona get slapped. I tightened myself against the door alittle more, bracing myself for the hit but it never came.

My brother was looking at me worredlybut cleared his throat, thankfully answering my question. "You have six older brothers including me." he said still looking unsure of weather or not he should be worried for me.

I think he realized he hasn't looked at the road in a while so he went back to actually driving, although from what I can tell his driving didn'timprove much.

Where did this sass come from? I asked myself

"Heyare you hurt I heard you hiss a little earlier?" he asked. Oh god, was it that noticeable. That was my only jub, to make sure they didn't find out and literally thirty seconds into knowing you he thinks your hurt.

He doesnt actually know, just say you tripped or something.

I did just that "Oh that, I fell down the stairs earlierbut its nothing to worry about." I said, something I should say now I am a horrible liar. Bruno looked at me like he didnt totally buy it. "Are you sure because we can get it checked out if you need-" I cut him off befor he could finish by shaking my head rapidly.

"Okay." he complied and I went down a rabbit whole of horrible thoughts like if my other brothers will like me or will they hurt me like luke and if i can let my guard down and what my last name is and-

    I shut up my thoughtsbefor they started overpowering my judgement. They might not hurt me but my walls will stay u until I deem them worthy and its safe in order to trust them or be comfortable. Because just because theyre nice now doesnt mean they wont becom mean later, they could be just like Luke for all I know. I look out the window trying to find comfort in the outdoors but realize that we are in the middle of nowhere, how can anyone live out here? He started coming to a stop and I was beyond confused there was nothing here except for a road and fork up ahead.

He came to a complete stop next to the fork in the road and I noticed a gate with some who looked like they were gonna start shouting oorah and put on those big black furry hats that Brits wear.

He rolled down the window and I was confused when the soldiers came up to the window to identify us, but when he saw Bruno he just nodded say "capo" which means boss.

Slowly the massive gate started opening and we started driving again, although I think he forgot I was there because he started going REALLY fast down the road.

When I let out a gasp because I was practically plastered to the seat with a mortified expression on my face, he looked over "Shit," He exclaimed under his breath decreasing his speed dramatically. "Sorry Dalilah I don't know what I was thinking, are you okay?" he asked panicked I chuckled "It's fine I just haven't done that in a very long time," I said offering him a small smile.

I got a flashback to me sitting in the frontseat at five years old, before my mother met blake. We were laughing eating subway and flying down the backroads ofKansas. It was the best birthday ever.My mom couldnt afford a present for me that year but I didnt mind I was having too much fun. Riptide was playing the background and I was telling my mom corny dad jokes; or mom jokes as I liked to call them.

"What did the banana sa to the the other banana?" I asked her in my kindergarten voice "What?" she responded excitedly "Nothing bananas cant talk silly!" "ohhhh." she saidand we just started laughing all over again.

I was flashed back to the future and I noticed we were still driving 'Jeez how far away is it'

"Hey," I asked Bruno wanting to talk but not knowing if I should "Yeah" he responded, I took that as my cue to continue "Can you go fast again it was fun," Bruno looked at me with a mischievous grin.

He slammed his foot on the gas going full speed and I laughed

I laughed

It's been a long time since I've done that but I haven't had this much fun by just driving in so long, it feels good. He turns up the music and shouts "WE'LL BE THERE IN FIVE MINUTES."

That brings back some nerves but nothing can replace this moment because what just so happened to be on the radio was riptide, and I couldn't help thinking this might not be that bad.