Untouched, Unbothered {Completed}

happy birthday part two

Val's POV

"Happy nineteenth birthday Valentina."

And with that, he walked out. How'd he remember after all that just happened? How did I forget? Oh god. It's been ten years. They've been gone for ten years. No no no. And I started sobbing. I laid in my bed, and my body was wrapped in the blanket. I just sat there crying my eyes out. Just like I did every birthday since I was nine. It had probably been three minutes, and Stella walked in. She looked at me surprised, then Anna walked in and whispered something, and they both came over onto the bed and hugged me. Then Luca came in and sat on the bed, rubbing my shoulder with his thumb, while Stefano, stood in the doorway, he mouthed 'I'm sorry dear' and I mouthed back 'it's okay' He sent me a weak smile and walked away.

"I'm sorry for making you all come in here. I should be used to this by now, but sometimes I can't hold it in. I'm sorry for making it a big deal." I looked down in my hands. I was ashamed they were all in here watching me cry. "Hey, It's alright Val. I still cry sometimes. I think we all do. It's natural to cry about ones we love and miss. Especially because you lost yours at such a young age. Don't be ashamed for crying in front of us. We love you. I understand if you need some time alone, but once you're done, come to the kitchen, please. I love you." Stella says, making me instantly feel better.

"I-I love y-you too." With a few sniffles here and there I was done crying. Anna gave me a big smile and one more hug, then she and Stel left. Leaving Luca. He came closer and Wrapped his arms around me. I melted in his embrace. He sure knows how to make me feel better.

His touch was warm and soft, and I was grateful for this hug. I laid my head down onto his chest. We stayed there for probably a few minutes, in silence. We were both comfortable in each other's presence. It made me happy.

"Hey, I'm ready to go to the kitchen now. Thank you for being here with me." I say quietly, still laying in his arms. I lifted my head up, and he let go, he got off the bed, and said "Anytime princess." And walked out. Thank the lords he walked away because I don't think I could be any redder. This man was amazing. Yeah, he came with his baggage, but so did I. He was always helping me when I needed it most. Always making me smile some way or another, and I never even have to ask for any of this stuff.

Luca's POV

I don't know why, but that hug felt good. The way her body just relaxed in my arms, and her head on my chest. It felt right. The fact that my touch had that effect on her was pretty cool. At least to me.

Val's POV

I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My hair was all ratchet from being in bed for a while, my eyes were all red and puffy, and my skin felt gross. I figured I'd take a shower and wash my hair and body, and I'm sure my eyes will be normal once I'm out. I get out of the bathroom and get some shorts and a crop top.

I took a cold shower to make me feel better. Once I got out, I really did feel better. I looked in the mirror. Oh shit. The hickeys are still very very visible. I took some makeup and covered all the visible ones. I put my clothes on and then threw my hair up into a messy bun. I did my mascara and eyebrows but that was really it. I walked out of the bathroom, and on my bed, was a small box.

I opened the box, and there sat a brand new iPhone 8+. Like I told them to NOT

get me anything. Looks like everyone in this house is stubborn. Everyone's perfect for each other. Haha. I walked out and to the kitchen where Stefano, Anna, Luca, Stella, and the four-year-old sat at the table all laughing and smiling. It was so beautiful watching them all together like that.

I walked to the fridge and got some milk. Then sat at the only open seat left: in between Stella and Luca. Once I sat down, everyone looked at me and stopped talking. I looked up, and they were all smiling at me. "I don't know what's going on, but I just wanted to say thank you for the phone, but really, I don't need it, I can get my own." Luca and Stella frowned at me.