Aria

Chapter 11

-Aria-

I feel a light shaking and a sting. Squinting my eyes, I sit up, feeling the cold air brush my arm.

Oooo the cramp from sleeping isn't helping the shoulder.

I open my eyes and wipe them with my sleeve. Stretching a bit before realizing where I was. Still in the living room, but there was a blanket around me and the lights were dim.

I look to my right and see Gabe sitting on the side, a hand on my shoulder.

"Sorry for waking you sorellena but you should eat," he says gently.

Getting up from the couch I stretch.

Ahhhh that feels better.

I turn and see Gabe still sitting, with a distant look in his eyes. I tilt my head a bit and he lets out a smile. I pick up the blanket and start to fold it, Gabe pulls it from me.

"How was work?" I ask softly, in a sleepy voice.

"Boring as usual, Sandro gives me all the lame stuff to do." Gabe rolls his eyes as he says it.

I let out a little laugh.

"Where do y-you and Alessandro w-work? I don't think you e-ever mentioned it before."

Gabe raises his brows a little but quickly recovers, placing the folded blanket on the couch. "We own a couple of businesses like hotels and casinos. The rest of your brothers come to help out sometimes and Matteo also has his little business on the side. Oh and I'm a doctor."

I really hope I can help too one day.

Also a doctor?! What can't he do?

My shocked look causes Gabe to stand up and bring his hand out with a twinkle in his eyes.

I reach up and place mine in his, he squeezes gently and starts to walk to the dining room. Although my knee stung when I touched it, it didn't cause my limp to be too noticeable, which I'm super thankful for. I take a seat as Gabe yells for everyone to come downstairs.

Matteo comes down first and sits in front of me, he grunts as Gabe throws a rag at him. "Come place the dishes, Matteo," I move my chair back, getting up to help as well. Matteo tsks and shakes his head, closing his eyes and leaning his head back. I go to the kitchen and pick up some plates.

"Thank you munchkin,"

I smile and turn, accidentally bumping into Matteo, He takes the plates from me and places them on the table. Coming back to guide me to my seat.

Zeno and Leo rush down the stairs, knocking a chair over as they approach the dining table. Very hypocritical on Zeno's end since he told me not to run.

"Okay guys, slow down," Gabe says as he brings the lasagna to the table. He cuts and places a slice on each plate.

Alessandro comes down just then, taking a seat and waiting for everyone to get their food. When Gabe takes a seat everyone digs in.

Wow, this is a lot.

Gabe looks at me and motions for me to taste. I take a bite and woah, this is delicious! I give him a thumbs up and he chuckles, going back to eating.

"So Aria, how was your day today?" Alessandro speaks up, causing all the attention to be on me.

Ohh I'm really not liking this.

"I-it was nice," I say, meeting his eyes. Even after my response, he continues to stare.

I should probably elaborate.