Better The Devil You Know

This Is Why I Don't Socialise

Aurora woke up the next morning, craving coffee.

Climbing out of bed, she walked to the kitchen, turning on the coffee machine.

A shuffle behind her made Aurora turn around, spotting Christina awkwardly stand in the corner.

'Morning' Aurora said groggily. 'The coffees almost brewed.'

Christina looked stunned, and Aurora couldn't hide the grin on her face.

Aurora grabbed some cereal from the pantry, turning around.

'So Christina, do you live here? Just curious,' Aurora asked breaking the awkward silence.

Christina giggled, 'No. But I'm a baiter for the mob. I live in a safe house about 20 minutes down the road.'

'That's cool. Pretty dangerous being a baiter huh?'

'Sometimes, I'm quite good though.'

'I bet. You're gorgeous, did you know that?'

Christina laughed, 'Thank you, you're beautiful too.'

Nathanial walked into the kitchen, staring at the two girls.

Aurora was sat on the kitchen side, munching on cereal whilst Christina was leant against the island, pouring herself a cup of coffee, the two chatting to each other.

Aurora pulled a face at him, her smile disappearing, grabbing her iced latte and walking out of the room.

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She began to get ready for the BBQ, deciding on a spaghetti strap burgundy red dress with a long skirt at the back and Aurora paired it with nude heels.

For her hair, Aurora messily pinned her hair up, and went for a summery makeup look.

Downing her coffee, Aurora walked out to the hall, making a grand entrance down the main stairs as everyone waited downstairs.

It was family only, so only Mateo, Samuel, Isabella and Emilia were joining Aurora and Nathanial.

The boys were wearing smart shirts whilst Isabella was wearing a floral dress and Emilia a baby blue dress.

Aurora reached the bottom of the stairs and willingly accepted Nathanial's outstretched hand. They walked into the limousine, and drove the hour drive to the Morettis.

Aurora mainly spoke to Isabella throughout the drive, and when they arrived, Aurora was practically jumping for joy.

Her father and Uncle may be sworn enemies, but she loved her cousins. She didn't have any in her father's side, him being an only child, but her mum was 1 out of 4, similar to Aurora until Lessi.

Aurora had seven cousins, four boys and three girls. They used to spend weekends at their lake house, all of them trying to fit into the same room for a sleepover.

She jumped out of the car to see her cousin Maria, Cristiano's daughter, standing by the entrance.

Upon spotting Aurora climb out of the car, Maria squealed, running over.

Aurora practically flew herself into her cousin. They hadn't seen each other in 5 years.

To say they had catching up to do was an understatement.

Glancing back, Aurora could see the Romano's stunned faces. It was a very well hidden aspect of both the Morettis and Castillos' lives, their relations.

After promising to catch up, Aurora introduced Maria to the Romanos, pausing before Nathanial.

'And this is... This is my husband, Nathanial.'
He nodded quickly at her, before greeting Maria.