A Family of Her Own: A story of overcoming
trauma, healing, and renewing broken bonds.
Oaklynn Marino, a 17 year old girl, grew up in a state of hurt, famine, and poverty. Little does she know, her life is about to change forever. Back in her b...
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"Have a good day!" The saleswoman told us.
I did not respond. Every hair on my body stood up. I got goose bumps. My skin crawled with anger. I gripped the hanger on my suit so hard that I thought it might break.
Jasper's words rung through my mind.
"No, apparently the LaRosas made a deal with a guy named Jason Marino...who they basically sold Oaklynn to right after they shot our parents."
The one and only, also Archer's nemesis, Levi LaRosa. I could see the shock on his face as he looked between Grayson and Oaklynn.
It was no secret they were twins, but it was a secret that Oaklynn was back with us.
The guards behind us took a step forward and began to get their weapons out, but I held up my hand. He was unaccompanied, probably just running a quick errand.
I started walking out of the mall, my siblings and the guards following along.
"Grayson," I started in a serious tone. "Go with the guards home, you too, Oaklynn. I'll be right behind you in a few minutes." I glanced at Oaklynn. Her face portrayed confusion, but also a little bit of fear.
"It's alright. Remember those bad people I was talking about? That man was one of them. I'm just going to make sure he doesn't cause any trouble. Not to worry." I smiled at her, assuring her it would be okay.
"See you at the house then, and thanks for taking me shopping."
I smiled again at her words "Of course."
They loaded into the car and began driving off. Once they were out of viewpoint, I walked towards my car, switching my gun from my waistband to pocket for easier access.
I leaned on the outside of my car's passenger side door. I took out a cigarette and lit it, taking a few smokes before I saw Levi walking up to me.
As he approached, I threw it to the ground and snuffed it out, pushing myself off of my car.
"Adrian." The devil himself smiled.
"Levi. To what do I owe this pleasure?"
"The Silva princess had her mighty return, huh? Too bad there wasn't a ball, I would've loved to join." He smiled, shaking his head.
"Surprised you even recognized her, since the last time you saw her was when she was 3."
He laughed. "Well, she's identical to your brother. Ah, I'd love to see that gorgeous body nak-"
