Their Bella

Chapter 6

Isabella's POV:

I arrived at the large school library a few moments later and spotted Damiano sitting in the back corner at a table. I quickly made my way towards him. 

"Hey Damiano." I greeted.

"Hey Bella." he replied. "Are you ready to help me pass this test?"

"Yes little old me will help you pass this test." I responded.

"Wait, what grade are you in?" he asked.

"I'm a sophomore. Why?" I retorted.

"I thought you were a junior like me." he explained.

"Oh, well my brother is a junior, not me, but I'm what you consider smart." I bragged. In my old school, despite my home life, I had all advanced placement or honors classes. "Alright well let's get on with learning about the Cold War."

Damiano was sitting beside me at the table. He had his notebook out and was writing down notes, as I review my notes on the subject. Occasionally, Damiano would get a little too close, but I let it slide. We were studying for a long time before I looked at my phone and saw that it was 4:30.

"Crap, Damiano. I have to go. My..." I cut myself off before I said bodyguard, "my brother is picking me up. He can't see us together."

"Are you ashamed of me tesoro? You wound me." he teased. (tesoro= darling)

"My brothers told me that I wasn't allowed to talk to any boys at all." I apologized.

"It's alright I understand Bella. Thanks for risking it to help me." 

"Yeah anytime. So when do you want more help?" I questioned.

"Um, can we do everyday until the test?" he asked, desperation obvious in his voice.

"Of course, same time tomorrow?" I suggested.

"Yeah, thanks Bella." he thanked as I gathered my books and left. I walked over to the front entrance of the school. A man, with a tanned olive skin tone and dark hair, was standing beside the doors. When I walked out the man approached me.

"Miss Marino? My name is Piero, your personal bodyguard." he stated.

"Hello Piero." I greeted.

"This way to the car." he said as he led me to another black town car. 

He opened the back door for me. I slid in the back seat and put my head against the window. It was a twenty minute drive back to the house, so I took a short nap. I was awaken by Piero calling my name. He had my car door open and was waiting for me to get out.

"Thank you Piero." I said as I stepped out of the car.

I walked up the front door steps and into the house. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by Eva. She came jogging over, a wide smile etched on her face.

"How was school?" she asked.

"Really good." I smiled.

"I'm so happy. Come to the kitchen. I'll sneak you some cookies and milk." she giggled.

"Are the boys home?" I questioned.

"No. No one is home. Leonardo, Alessio, and Dante are all still at work, and Gianni and Andre are with their friends Franco and Michele." she told me. "Now tell me all about school. Are there any cute boys?"

"School is really good. The school is huge and it's so beautiful. I made some friends; Haley and Josh. I was grilled by Gianni and Andre about Josh, before I told them he was gay." I told Eva, as she chuckled, "I also met a boy in last period. His name is-" I was promptly cut off by the entrance of my youngest elder brother, Andre. He barreled into the kitchen and made his way over to the fridge.