The Scorched Winter

Ch4pt3r Thr33

Ch4pt3r Thr33 - Frustra1t1ng Br0th3r5

Natasha's Pov

"Alfie vai a dormire," I hush tucking him back into bed. It was around 7:30ish so it had only taken me around 30 minutes to finally get him to settle enough to get him to bed.
"I want daddy," He whimpered hugging his blue bear closer to his chest.
"I know you do Alf but he's busy protecting the country. He will be back in a few months on leave. You can see him them yeah?" Guilt flooded me as he slowly nodded sniffling.

No four year old should go without seeing his father for 5 months but that was how it was. 
"How about we call him tomorrow?" He nods smiling slightly but I still see the sadness in his eyes.
"Ti amo Alfie," I whispered kissing his forehead softly making him smile.
"Ti amo grande sorella," He whispered back as I began to hum a random lullaby until his breathing steadied. Creeping out of the room I sigh when I make it out and sneak down the steps to see Axel still at the table doing his school work.

"You need help there fratellino," I chuckle hearing him sigh loudly dropping his pen on the table.
"Si grazie. I need you to test me," He mutters hopelessly.
"What subject is it?" pulling out the chair next to him I make myself comfortable.
"Maths times tables and all that," He slides the piece of paper over to me. 
"Okay, so...5 times tables up to 25," I made up a random question and he answers in seconds.
"Five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five," I see his eyebrows scrunch as he concentrates.
We continue this for a little while longer before he calls it a night saying thanks.

Adrien walks exhaustion pulling his body down into a slightly slumped position as he walked.
"Im going to bed im tired," He yawns trudging over to me before hugging me quickly.
"Goodnight Arien," I smile as he says a quick night before disappearing up the steps.
Glancing over at the clock I see it was already nine.
"C'mon Axel off to bed we go," He nods to tired to answer back.
But before he goes up the steps he pauses.

"Tasha..." His voice is slightly quieter.
"Yeah," 
"How long until dad is back," I can tell they are all missing him. Hell, even I am missing him at this point.
"Just five more months. Then we get him back for a while," I smile softly as he nods before trudging up the stairs.
"Night Axel!" I yell just loud enough for him to hear and he yells a curt night back before I hear his door shutting.

Slouching against the chair I run my fingers through my hair. I recall the rest of the event from this afternoon that had me so stressed.

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I unlock the door letting Adrien and Axel go first as I had just picked them up from school early. That's when my phone began to ring.
"Hello?"
"Hey Tasha Its Matteo," He sounded rushed from the other side of the phone.
"Oh hey whats up?" I place the phone between my shoulder and my ear so I was able to lock the door while still listening.
"Look me and Raf have been called to an immediate business meeting,"  He said it quickly as I heard footsteps stomping around in the background and Raf shouting at someone.
"What why? How long will you be gone this time?"  I question frustration clear in my tone.

"For about two weeks..." He muttered.
"Due settimane?! Sei serio Matteo!?" I yell. This wasn't the first time they had left me to look after our brothers.
It wasn't even that I minded. I didn't. I was just sick to death of having to do everything alone. They were never here anymore and now with dad back serving, I was left to do everything.
"Hey! Don't go all Italian on me, Natasha. It's not my fault our business up in India had-"
"India!? So it's not even in this country. Ho diciassette ani! Non posso farlo da sola..." I had enough of this. Always being alone

"Look Tasha im sorry but we cant not go we-" I knew he was going to use another one of his excuses.
"No no. Lasciatemi curare I nostri fratelli. Da solo! Ancora! Have fun in India grande Fratello," I hung up the phone letting out a frustrated scream.
"Is everything okay?"  Adrien whispered from behind me making me jump.
"Yeah. Yeah, everything is fine. Just Mat and Raf are going to be away again," I smile trying not to sound as bitter as I was feeling.
"But they just got back..." I heard the sadness in his voice makes me want to rip our older brothers apart once again.

"I know...I know. But we have survived this long we can go a little longer," I smile pulling him into a hug "Now you behave while I go pick up Alfie. Lock the door and don't answer it to anyone, got it?" He nods his head before I leave once again.

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Hauling myself up the stairs I feel exhaustion pushing me towards my bedroom. Before entering I quickly peek into the boy's room making sure they were all asleep and okay. Once I was satisfied I quietly make my way to my room and jump on my bed. But just before I fall asleep I hear my phone go off.

Unknown: Hey Natasha
Me: Im sorry who are you?
Unknown: Oh sorry its Zane from history

Contact saved as Zane

Me: Okay stalker. How did you get my number?
Zane: I have my sources...
Me: SO you're a stalker now.
Zane: What? No. I promise im not stalking you!
Me: That's what a stalker would say...

Contact saved as Stalker

Stalker: Really...

Me: Yep. Night stalker.

Stalker: Im not a stalker.
                And goodnught.
                Night* 
               The one-time auto correct doesn't work.

Me: Shut up and let me sleep.

Stalker: Sorry. Night.

Turning my phone on silent I strip off my clothes and change into a large baggy shirt before opening the window to let in some fresh air. Finally slipping under the cool covers I wiggle until I get comfortable and slip my hand under my pillow. When it comes into contact with the small material bag I let myself relax.

Yes, it may seem sad I still have worry dolls but they do help me. My mother had given them to me on my sixth birthday and I have kept them ever since. They helped me relaxed and reminded me of my mother. They don't take away all my worries and anxiety but I feel more comfortable having them with me.

I grab my phone and begin my sleep track on my phone letting the music sooth me into a somewhat peaceful slumber.

Well. I hoped anyway.

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-Harps xxx