I could still feel the numbness in my limbs and the piercing pain on my shoulder as I tried to adjust my eyes to the light.
There was a constant banging sound in my ear and it was slowly fading away.
My vision was blurry and as i adjust my focus, i...
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My eyes adjusted to the surrounding. It was a hospital. All my brothers looked at me with widened eyes before rushing to my side. Dad looked like he had cried...again. "I'm fine guys" I said with reassuring smile.
"Fine!? Where the hell did you go Lia? Do you know how worried we were when we got a call from this hospital!?" Carlo shouted making me flinch slightly. "You lied to us" Matteo said looking hurt.
"I'm sorry" my head hung low. I couldn't face them.
Damien came and sat beside me, before lifting my head slightly.
"We were worried about you Lia. What happened? Can you tell us?" He said gently making me tear up.
"I can't " that part of my life is my burden alone. I can't risk everyone else's life. Not just my brother's but even the other remaining people who were a part of it.
"Why the fuck can't to say that?! Don't you trust us" Carlo said. This time his eyes reddened and teared.
Dad stepped in and took my hand. "Please Lia. What else should we know. Don't keep us in the dark"
"Your not the only once in the dark dad. I'm not the only one hiding things. Just like I tried to understand, please..I hope you guys will understand too." Tears streamed down my eyes. There were times I could not cry, but now here I am crying like a baby. All because of them. They may be a monster but to me their my guardian angels. And I'll protect them no matter what.
Marcelo is not my priority right now. I saved him for the last. There are people far more dangerous than them. That's the reason I reached out to Ares. Maybe, just maybe I have a feeling that they may be connected to the one who killed Ashley.
"I understand." Dad said before backing away.
Everyone left the room except Raffaele.
"How are you feeling?" He asked.
"Good"
"Take care of yourself." He gently stroked my face before leaving too.
My throat felt dry. I was not used to expressing my emotions so openly. I reached out for the glass of water beside me when I found something intriguing. I reached out to the piece of folded paper that was carefully tucked away from sight.
I opened the letter.
Winston restaurant. Dinner date at 8p.m tomorrow .
Ares.
A smile crept it's way to my face. Tonight I'll get some answers.
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We reached home the same night. Everyone's been strangely calm so far that it actually scares me. What if their up to something?
The day passed by. We had dinner together like always but this time an awkward silence hung in the air. I went to bed earlier than usual. Just like the past few days, I couldn't sleep at all.
Next morning I got ready before the usual time. I wore a black jeans and white sweater. I packed a hoodie with me for tonight.
I went downstairs and Carlo and Matteo who were fighting about something, looked at me confused.
"Are you going somewhere?" Matteo asked
"School" I stated the obvious. Today was a weekday. Where else would I be.
"Hell no young lady. You need to rest" Carlo said.
"But"
"No buts. Your staying" Damien stepped in who looked all ready to go to school.
"I've already missed so much. I can't afford to miss more classes. I promise I'll call one of you if something happens" I reassured them.
"But-" Matteo was cut in by Raffaele. "Let her go. Your right Lia. There's no need for you to stay in your bed all day. If that's what you want then you can go." He said with a sweet smile.... should I be suspicious.
"Thanks" I said before leaving as Damien trailed along with me.
"I'll be watching you Lia." He said jokingly.
"Ya sure"
"How about we get some icecream after school" Dan said like an excited kid.
"Not today. i have a seminar to prepare for" I lied. I really craved some icecream though.
"What seminar? I didn't know there was one"
"That's because we're on different biology class" I lied again. I'm so stupid. Ofcourse he'll know I'm lying.
"Your right." He said. Did he actually believe that!
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I walked towards my locker. Giana was waiting nervously beside it and I felt bad.
"A-are you okay? I'm so sorry. I didn't know you were doing something dangerous. If I didn't I would have come with you. I tried my best to back your brothers. I'm sorry I couldn't" she said looking guilty.
She's too innocent.
"There's no need for you to be sorry Giana. It's my fault. Thank you for helping me" I said with a smile. I meant every word I said.
"Does that mean we're friends" she asked excitedly.
"I guess so"
"Thank you so much." She said squeezing the life out of me.
She's making me feel guilty for asking her this...
"Listen...I have a favor to ask"
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Really sorry for the extra short chapter. I'll make sure to make the next chapter long and filled with lots of Lucas and Amelia's moments.
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