-Aria-
"That's beautiful!" I look at Giovanni's phone with wonder.
"I appreciate your excitement," Giovanni says, smiling and watching my reaction. I browse through several pictures on my eldest cousin's phone, which display all his trips around the world. The tropical view of Fiji, the snowy tops of Norway, and the greenery of Switzerland. It was all gorgeous!
"You know what we should do one day? Let's both plan a trip and visit all these places together." My smile widens, and I nod in agreement.
"Where are you both going?" Zeno crashes on the couch and brings his head to look over my shoulder. He grabs the phone from my hand and starts scrolling through the pictures that were on the screen. His eyes zone in as he sees the various destinations.
"You're really not going to take your brothers?" Zeno asks in all seriousness. I watch in shock and think of what I should say to clear the misunderstanding, as I open my mouth to respond, Giovanni cuts in.
"We don't have a concept of cousins. We are all siblings Zeno, so what do you mean by that stronzo?"
Zeno huffs, "I didn't mean it like that-"
"WHO IS READY FOR SOME CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES?!"
Thank goodness for a distraction.
"W-We a-are!" I quickly stand up from the couch, forgetting about the slight fever I was experiencing. Black spots appear in my vision yet I slightly shake my head to clear them. I raise my hand out to hold onto the coffee table but Zeno intercepts. He settles me back onto the couch, "I'll get em."
Zeno drops the phone and walks into the kitchen.
"S-sorry a-about that, i'm not sure w-why Zeno is acting l-like that." I raise my brows in confusion and glance at Giovanni. He smirks slightly and meets my gaze, "don't worry about it, and I might know why he's acting like that."
I watch him, expecting him to explain but he just shakes his head. After a few moments he speaks.
"You know... you're like the sister me, Alessio, and Emiliano never had." I look up from my spot and meet his gaze, "What I mean to say is that we will always be here for you whenever you need and I'm looking forward to all the memories we will make together."
My eyes begin to tear and I try my best to hold them back. I smile wide at him and gratefully nod my head. "Thank you f-for saying that. I'm looking forward to t-them too!"
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Aria
RandomAria Ilene Berardi, A sweet girl who lost her family and must move in with her older brothers. She has to adjust to a new life while learning to navigate her relationship with her brothers. Unknown to Aria, her brothers are involved in some seriou...
