Their Bella

Chapter 16

Leonardo's POV:

After that phone call I raced to my office building. It took me 15 minutes less than it usually does. I ripped the doors open and saw my baby sister, cousin, and that Russian bastard. I immediately walked towards my sister, gripping her into a tight bear hug. She hugged me tightly in response. 

"Bella, I was so worried." I was hugging her so tight I'm sure I was cutting off her circulation. She gave me a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. I wonder why? She was safe now.  "And you." I accused, pointing a finger at Aleksander Mironov. 

"What game are you playing at?" I interrogated. Aleksander looked at me and sighed before he started his monologue.

"I was never with my father, Sergei, in his plans. I never wanted her kidnapped. I never wanted any of this." he pleaded. I don't know if Aleksander could be trusted. It would be best if I took him with us. Or maybe, he could be a double agent? He could get me information about the bratva. 

"Daniella, take Isabella to the car. I need to talk to him." Dani nodded and guided Bella to the car we had waiting outside. After Aleksander saw that Isabella had left he began talking. 

"Leonardo, I want you to know that I got Isabella out as fast as I could. I have to get back though because my father will be suspicious of my absence." Aleksander said.

"Why should I let you go?" I asked.

"Once my father dies, whether it be natural or by someone's hand, I will be taking over the bratva. Once I do this I would like to create a peace treaty. I would get rid of all the human trafficking that my father participates in." Aleksander explained, which greatly surprised me. The bratva' human trafficking was the main reason for unrest between our clans. 

"Why?" 

"Because this lifestyle killed my mother. It was too much and so she took her own life. For that, I hate my father." he truthfully told. The look in his eyes told me that he was telling the truth.

"Go. I will contact you soon." I told him. He nodded his head in acknowledgment before dashing out the door. I walked out of the office building and over to the car where Dani and Bella were waiting. 

Dani was sitting on the left side and Bella was seated in the middle. I sat next to Bella on the right. I gave Marco the orders to take Dani home, and then take us home. I saw Bella staring off into space, her gaze directed toward Marco.

"Everything okay?" I questioned. 

"Is Flavio dead?" she stiffly asked. 

"Yes. Let's talk about this later." I suggested, to which she gladly agreed. 

Isabella's POV:

We arrived home moments ago. I was given a hug from my other four brothers. I quickly went to my room though, I told them that I was very tired and wanted a shower. But that was a lie. I really just needed time to think before talking to them. After what I was told about them I know that I need the full story. I'm not scared of them because I'm family, they would never harm me. 

I took my soiled clothes off and hopped into the warm shower. I thoroughly lathered my body and hair with my vanilla wash before rinsing. I stepped out of the shower and wrapped my body in a fluffy towel and walked into my bedroom. I quickly slipped my pajamas on, which consisted of a sweatshirt and black spandex, and went over to where my phone was. I sat down on my bed and my hands subconsciously dialed Damiano's number. I don't know why I dialed his number, but I needed answers. I think I must have thought that he would be more truthful. Or maybe it was the fact that he wasn't family, so the truth wouldn't hurt as bad. 

"Bella?" Damiano asked. 

"Damiano?" I reconfirmed. 

"Oh my god Bella we were so worried." he stumbled.

"Damiano? I have some questions you need to answer." I demanded. I could hear Damiano audibly gulp on the other end of the phone.

"Bella, what is this about?" he questioned.

"Do you know who Aleksander Mironov is?" I asked.

"Yes." he sighed, "What did he tell you?"

"He implied that your father is in league with my brothers, who are the mafia." I informed him. In return I was met with complete silence.  "Damiano?"

"You should talk to your brothers, they will tell you the truth if you ask. After you get answers from them, I will answers any questions you want me to answer. Goodbye." then he hung up. I was lost for words. My brothers could be frightening when they wanted to be. Would they be angry that I asked about it? Have they killed people?

I was going to find out...but not today. I am completely wiped out and just wanted to go to bed. In the morning at breakfast I would ask them. 

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