I sit nervously on the edge on the sofa staring at my older brother. Even though I have no idea what he said I can tell it's not good news.
"What's happening?" I ask.
"Nothing important" he answers.
"Vince, I'm not stupid" I exclaim "I know something bad is happening"
Vince turns to me with a raised eyebrow.
"Remember who you're talking too" he says.
"Sorry" I say "but will you please tell me"
"Evanna, the less you know, the safer you are" he answers.
"I know! You've said that before" I say "you don't trust me, do you?"
"It's nothing to do with trust Evanna" he says.
"Well then what is it to do with? Because I really want to know" I answer.
"It's to do with your safety. That is my priority right now" he says.
"Well surely I'll be safer knowing what's happening" I reply.
"My decision is final, you do not need to know what is happening" he says.
I sigh. Why can't I just know! Like yeah I understand that what's going on is probably really bad but I just want to know.
I sit back on the couch and pull out my phone. I guess there's nothing else to do.
"Evanna, how about you go to sleep. It's late" he says.
"I'm not tired" I say, still staring at my phone.
"You can have half hour on your phone, then you sleep" he replies.
"Okay" I answer.
—
Unfortunately for me, that half hour came around quick and now Vince is making me go to sleep.
"Evanna, I'm not telling you again. Give me your phone" he says.
I let out a long frustrated sigh and hand him my phone. I sit back down on the sofa and cross my arms.
I look up to Vince and see him staring at me with a raised eyebrow.
"That's enough attitude" he says "otherwise I'll be keeping this phone for longer"
"Fine, I'm sorry" I answer with a sigh.
"Now go to sleep" he says.
I nod and lay down on the sofa, turning to face the sofa. I close my eyes and count up to ten and then back down to one. I repeat that and finally start to get tired.
Before I know it, I drift off into a quiet sleep.
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Vince's pov
I sit on my desk with my head in my hands. I glance up and my eyes land on Evanna, who is curled up fast asleep.
I sigh, I just want her to be safe.
I pull my phone out of my pocket and glance at the message. I rub my face with my hand.
'Vince, we need backup and quick. They're all around the restaurant' - Grayson
The Russian family has declared a war on our family and unfortunately their family is a lot bigger than ours.
I look yo Evanna and then back to phone. What's the best option? Leave her here with some guards or bring her with me so I know she's safe.
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Family means forever
General FictionEvanna Valentino's life took a turn for the worst when she found her mother's dead body in the living room. She then found out she had six, stinking rich, strict, protective older brothers that she would be living with. Follow Evanna through her new...
