Missing Mafia Princess

(10) Hockey

*Alessia's P.O.V*
I jolt awake my heart speeding. A flashback of the nights I spent with Daniel. I shiver and get out of bed to my bathroom. I grab the first aid kit and apply my burn and scar cream. I unwrap my ribs to see them an even darker shade of black and blue.

I groan, knowing full well that at least a few are broken. I re-wrap my ribs and find my bottle of painkillers and take one.

*Vincenzo's P.O.V*
I'm making breakfast when I hear small footsteps near the kitchen, and Alessias walks around the corner.

'Hi,' she whispers.

'Hi. What do you want to eat?' I ask her. She looks unsure, so I make sure to list some options.

'Pancakes? Egg? Cereal? Fruit?'

'Fruit is fine. Thank you,' she says and smiles lightly. I nod and grab the tub of watermelon.

'What are you doing up this early?' I say.

'I've always been a bit of an early bird,' she explains. The small details are what remind me she truly is my sister. She looks a lot like our mother compared to everyone (aside from luca), but her personality is a bit of everyone.

'Me too.' I hum.

We sit in silence for a little while before she quietly asks, 'What do you usually do in the mornings?'

'Usually take Luca and Dante to train-' I halt, remembering we haven't spoken to her about the mafia. For men in our line of work, we suck at keeping secrets outside of work!

She looks a bit confused before asking, 'Like the gym?'

I pounce on her thoughts and as nonchalantly as I can muster agree with her. She seems to believe me and nods just as Frederico walks downstairs.

'Good morning,?He says with a nod.

We both respond with a good morning. Frederico has an unnatural soft smile on his face. I look to him evidently confused.

'Watermelon was one of your favourite things ever,' He says to Alessia.

She smiles and nods.

'Also, Dante has a hockey game today, and I thought we could go support him. I believe it is his final. Would that be OK with both of you?' Frederico explains.

Again, we both nod and continue eating. I finish my eggs, and Alessia finishes a quarter of her watermelon. She gets up to leave, and I notice her small figure is slightly hunched over, and she looks uncomfortable.

*Dante's P.O.V*

Frederico knocks on my door and tells me that everyone is coming to watch my hockey game.

'Everyone?' I ask

'Yes'

'Even her?' I growl.

'Yes, your sister is coming,' He says angrily, explicitly outlining the sister aspect.

I roll my eyes and grumble a 'fine' and shut the door, knowing it's no use to fight with him.

God! The stupid kid is interfering with everything, and she only just got here!  Everything about her infuriated me. The way she looked like Madre, the way she flinches at everyone. Every bit annoys me. (Translation: Madre: mum)

***
*Alessia's P.O.V*
We arrive at the hockey stadium and find our seats. My ribs are throbbing, but I can't take another pill for at least 2 hours.

We are seated right at the front and wait for Dante to go on. Luca is next me.

'Are your hands cold?' He asks a smirk evident in his voice.

'Yes' I say with a smile

'Put them in my jacket pocket' He announces and manoeuvres his jacket so I can put my hands into the pockets.

'Warmer?' He laughs.

I nod and look back to see the game beginning.

***
Dante's team is losing 24 - 30  by half time. He keeps looking at me when he's on the ice and missing the puck any time it's near him.

In the break I see him storming his way over here.

Oh no

'Your distracting me!' He yells.

'I'm sorry' I whisper.

'She's not doing anything' Matteo says. Everyone tells Dante he needs to calm down.

'Are you all stupid?! She has you all in the palm of her hand! Do you seriously not see through this 'innocent' facade' He's absolutely fuming now and I involuntarily flinch when he yells.

'She can't even handle sound!' He yells making me prove his point by flinching again.

He storms off and leaves.

Luca puts an arm around my shoulder and try's to distract me by talking about Dante's opposing team.

***
His team lost 34 -36. He was still mad and assured his loss was my fault. We are walking back to the car when the pain is getting really bad. Suddenly Matteo appears behind me.

'Are you ok?' He asks sounding a little concerned. My eyes bulge.

'Yes! Yes all good!' I assure as smoothly as I can. I close the car door behind me.

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