Her Brothers

Chapter 7

Sapphire's P.O.V

The rest of my week went by very boring. My insufferable brothers never missed a chance to tease me in the cafeteria. I am so embarrassed to even go back to school on Monday. I could swear that was the worst punishment and yes even worse than having my phone taken. I could live without my phone but try having your older brothers who are god's to the rest of the schools population and are well known embarrass you infront of your friends. Friday was the worst...

Flashback

It was lunch and I was walking towards my usual seat for this past week when I heard whispering and persons pointing to me. They always whispered but I had a feeling in my gut saying that something doesn't seem right. Laughing could be heard here and there and when I looked towards my friends table for an explanation they just whispered later and were looking down. I ignored the rest of the room and continued. As I sat the girl that always sits there with Justin remarked, 'crybaby, how did it feel when you were pushed into the pool' and she started making annoying crying sounds. I turned beet red and glared at my brothers. They just ignored me so I didn't push it. I tried my best to ignore the remarks the girl said and hurried back to my classes when the bell rang signalling the end of lunch.
In case you're wondering, the incident happened three years back. I was sleeping and suddenly I was thrown into the pool by Justin. It was an odd way to wake up and all I could comprehend was that I was in water. I thought I was going to drown (can't blame me, I don't think straight as soon as I wake up) and panicked. I didn't know what to do so I started crying and when I heard laughter and caught myself I swam to the steps to come out but I was thrown in again. I got frustrated and cried even more. I think Vince heard the commotion because he came out shortly after and helped me out. I was freezing.

I still couldn't believe they told the entire school. I ignored them the rest of the day along with all the snide remarks that followed me. When we got in the car James explained that they didn't do it on purpose. That the girl was jealous thinking that Justin liked me to prove that he didn't care he told her that story so that she could laugh and believe him. Pathetic I know. However they didn't bargain for her to tell her friends and them their friends and rumors spread and by lunch everyone knew. I started to cry I couldn't believe it. My own brothers. I hated them. I cried all through the car ride home. When I got home I had showered and ate a quick dinner thankfully without interruption and I ran upstairs and cried myself to sleep.
Flashback ends.

It is now Saturday morning and I plan on staying in my room. Hopefully I don't get bothered. I did the necessary and got dressed. I went down and ate. James was in the kitchen but I didn't answer him when he attempted to ask me something so he didn't bother me again. That happened pretty much the entire time during lunch and dinner. Now I'm in my room sulking again. I don't have my phone since my grounding isn't over. I hear a knock at the door and sighed softly.

"It's me Saph" Vince said. I knew his voice. I got up and opened the door for him. He hugged me and we went to my bed. I was trying to hold back tears. "I can't believe they would do that. They already got a lecture from Neil (second oldest and busy like Tony so he is rarely seen) seeing as they were wrong." He comforted. I sighed deeply.
"Your grounding was reduced by a week also" he said.
I nodded and thought about what they did and the pathetic reason of why. I couldn't hold back the tears that cascaded down my cheeks and he held me tighter. I soon fell asleep and started dreaming.

Vincent (Vince) P.O.V

I watched my sister sleep. She really is letting what my silly brothers say bother her. I tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. I stayed a bit more watching her. She looked so peaceful and I dread the day we will have to tell her our family secrets and she'll no longer be as peaceful. I will however make her always be innocent. Shell not learn the full extent of our business and what we do. I kissed her once more and whispered I love you. I left her to sleep and went to continue my work.