Our Twisted Family

Thank Goodness

Marinettes pov

I see my dad's car and instantly know he was driving drunk. Everyone at the scene was lifeless, and I knew as a fact my dad would probably die within a week. I rushed out of the room and walked throughout the school. I didn't go outside, just walked everywhere.

"Carina! Carina! Where are you?" I hear a familiar voice yell. I turn around and find Antonio, worry painted on his face. He ran to me and gave me a tight hug. "Carina, your alright" he said in a calming matter, but Carina? That's not my name. "My name isn't Carina, so why do you call me that?" I asked while I hugged him back. He pulled away. "Well you see in Italy Carina is something we call people, it translates to 'little darling'. Is that ok with you?" He said, obviously nervous. "Mmm, how do you say it... Sì sì, uh, mi piace! (Yes yes, I like it!)" I said, mustering up those Italian lessons I took from when I was little.

"Ti parlare? (you speak?)" He said, and it took a little bit to translate.

"Sì, io apprendere quando io essere piccolo! (Yes, I learnt when I was little!)" I said out, feeling a lot better about myself.

Until I remembered something. Dad enrolled me in the Italian lessons. I felt my eyes water again and I went to the nearest window and leaned on it. "My dad enrolled me in the Italian lessons" I sobbed. He came in to give me a hug, and I returned the hug as I sobbed low on his shoulder since he was a bit taller than me.

"G-grazie (thank you)" I said wobbly, and I felt him pick me up.

"Prego (your welcome)" he said boldly.

I got off him and want to the bathroom to wash myself up. I splashed some water on my face and met Antonio. "Marinette lets go. The teacher said we were to be sent home" Adrein said loud and proud, pulling my hand. "Slow tiger, I need to get my stuff!" I said back, with more rage than intended. I packed all my stuff, gave Antonio a hug and went out to the front where Adrein was waiting.

Our limo was already waiting for us, with mom and Felix already there. Felix's face was stained with tears, and so was Mom's. I get into my seat and look outside. I let the tears fall as I lean my head against the window. I close my eyes and bring my knees to head, dirtying the chair in the process.

"Marinette! Don't get the chair dirty!" Mom yells at me. How can she be so insensitive? "I don't care!" I yelled back, not caring if I was insulting her or not.

"You know what? If you don't care you are grounded! No phone, internet, or TV!" Mom yelled back.

"Cut her some slack! She just witnessed her father get into a horrible car accident!" I heard Felix yell, and I looked at him. His face wasn't red from tears and sadness; it was red from anger.

"I'll take the punishment" Adrein said while handing over his phone. Felix handed over his phone too. They both sat down and we rode the rest of the way in silence.

Once we got to the hospital the nurse had told us that he was conscious; and in his right mind but he doesn't have much time to live. He would like to speak to you one by one before he passes. The order said was Felix, Adrein, Mom then me.

It was finally my turn and I walked to the hospital bed. There are so many bandages... more than I can count.

"M-Marinette, all my money is going to you. I have written it as my will and all my belongings will go to you. Except for the clothes and things like that; those will go to Felix and Adrein. I want you to be the good girl I raised. Life is tough Marinette; but so are you. Don't let people bring you down. You will be the one to clean out my room. In my closet, there is a vault. Don't show anyone what is inside. It is a 4 number code. The code is 736-" he said before the line went flat. I screamed. I screamed and screamed with my tear flooded face and sank to the ground clutching his hand. I didn't care about the vault. I'd give up everything to have him back.