Celestia

Chapter 13

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As Domenico walked out of dining room Marcello and Damian burst out, laughing hard while clutching their stomach.

But the case with Celestia was opposite, she wept silently after putting back the fork on plate. She wiped her eyes with her right fist but tears weren't stopping. Riccardo consoled her

"Dear, you didn't do it intentionally. It was a mistake."

She nodded but still sniffed lightly in his arms. Riccardo rubbed her back gently.

She peeked up at Riccardo's face and said

"I say sorry"

"Yes dear, but first eat your dinner then we will together go to Nico." replied Riccardo while rotating few noodles in fork to feed her.

Riccardo called out the chef
"Mrs. Juliette"

She came out of the kitchen
"Yes, Mr. Moretti"

"Send dinner in Domenico's room." ordered Riccardo to which she nodded and went back to the kitchen.

The boys also resumed eating and Riccardo continued eating while feeding  Celestia.

Everyone has completed their dinner. The boys went back to do their works whereas Riccardo and Celestia proceeded towards Domenico's room.

Riccardo with Celestia in his arms walked down the corridor which consists rooms of his children. He stopped in front of Domenico's door and knocked on it.

No sound came from inside the room so he was going to knock again but it clicked open to show Domenico standing half-naked, just in joggers.

He kept looking at them with an expressionless face. Riccardo sighed with his behaviour so he speaks up

"Now, will you step aside and let us enter."

Domenico kept eye contact with his father for few seconds then stepped aside and opened the door completely for them to get in his room. Riccardo entered inside and made Celestia sit on his bed, her tiny feet dangling in the air.

Riccardo stands beside where she sat and asked Domenico

"Are you fine Nico?"

Domenico just nodded his head and started taking out his laptop to do some work .

Riccardo noticed Domenico's attempt to avoid the conversation and sighed.

"Nico, I understand you're upset, but Celestia didn't mean to cause any trouble. She's just a little girl trying to learn. You were angry, and that's understandable, but we need to show her kindness and patience." said Riccardo and kept staring at him for any reaction.

Domenico, still working on his laptop, barely glanced up and said

"I know. I just wasn't expecting it. My eyes are still burning from the sauce."

Riccardo placed a hand on Domenico's shoulder, making him look up. 

"I get it, but we all have to work together to make her feel safe and welcome here. She's been through a lot already."

Celestia, with her eyes still wet and red, looked up at Domenico with a mix of fear and hope. She fiddled with her small hands and spoke in a soft, hesitant voice,

"Me s-sorry, Nico. I no mean t-to make mess."

Domenico's expression softened. He closed his laptop and rubbed his face with his hands. After a deep breath, he walked over to where Celestia was sitting.