The unwanted sister

G R A D U A T I O N

I walk on the stage with my head held high. A smile is not present on my face because I have nothing to be smiling about. Today I'm graduating high school, I should be happy even thrilled. But I'm not. Mostly because I know I'll have to go back home. Where I'm very clearly unwanted.

My eyes still skim the audience. Still hoping that for some idiotic reason they would show. Just this once. Just for this one milestone. I know they won't so it's sad to set myself up for disappointment but I still do. My eyes skim the audience just for another check. Instead of my own blood supporting me and cheering for me- my best friends have that covered. All of them cheering so loudly I would be surprised if they haven't lost their voices. I manage a small smile just for them. Just for them to know I care and appreciate them.

I shake the principles hand and we take a picture as he hands me my diploma. I walk off the stage and sit back in my seat as the next person is called.

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My friends and I all head out the school. All four of us with our hands intertwined and laughing and smiling.

The humor dies down as Annalise suddenly gasps. We all turn to her but she's frozen staring straight ahead. We follow her stare as curiosity starts building. But quickly disappears as I see where shes staring at.

Six brothers, two cars. My friends jaws drop at the sight of them.

I on the other hand roll my eyes.

"Excuse me ladies." I say and make my way towards them as my friends eyes widen.

"What are you guys doing here?" I ask with a huff.

"Picking you up." Alessio says like it's obvious. I roll my eyes again.

"Why?"

"Because you are coming back home, Eleanor." Dante answers, already bored with my presence.

"Says who? You people?! If you think that you have any say in my life after you dump me on a boarding school for more than half of it... then you are so wrong." I say while crossing my arms.

"Just get in the fucking car." Luca says annoyed.

I scoff and just when I'm about to snap back a voice full of authority speaks up. "Enough. I will not let you all argue like childish kids in public. Eleanor get in the car, we will discuss your... problem once we get home." Marco says. Scolding us all for acting so childish in public. Marco is my oldest brother. And to everyone except for me- a father figure. Because what good is my dad when he's been drinking his life off until he died when I was 4.

I resist the urge to roll my eyes and get in the passenger seat in one of the cars.

Just when I'm about to close the door a strong hand stops it from closing.

"Not your seat, sister." Antonio says sister with dripping poison and hatred.

"It is for now, brother." I match my tone to his. He sends me a glare before reluctantly going in the backseat with Matteo

I take a deep breath. I have no say on wether I'm living with them or not, but what I do have say in is wether I need to be a shy little pussy or fight back until they learn that they can't push me around anymore.

Dante starts driving and I eventually doze off.

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