Mirabelle Alexandra Romano, a 17-year old girl who is being abused by her stepfather after her also abusive mother dies since she was 3 years old. Getting bullied in everyday life and getting beaten at home her life could not get any worse. But sud...
We all sat down for breakfast and started getting to know each other. We started eating but my shoulder was hurting a lot and was causing a lot of discomfort which is making it hard to move it.
I tried to be as discreet as I can, but apparently not discreet enough because the person who spoke next silenced the whole table.
"What's wrong with your shoulder and knee?" Grandpa asked causing the whole family to look at me in concern.
I looked at dad nervously silently begging him not to say anything. I shook my head lightly causing to give a small nod.
I looked back at grandpa and said "I...I had a small accident." I didn't make eye contact with him. His aura is dangerous and I don't want to get on his bad side.
He didn't look like he believed me, none of them did. They can't know, just because my dad and brothers accepted me doesn't mean they will be the same. I don't trust them yet.
"Sweetheart, you have a dislocated shoulder and a bruised knee, that is no small accident. Are you sure you're okay?" Vito, one of my cousins said looking at me worriedly.
I nodded and gave them a small smile in assurance "I'm fine honestly, it's not a big deal." I shrugged them off but of course Giovanni couldn't keep his mouth shut.
"Yeah right, you had a heart attack and threw up blood." He scoffed rolling his eyes. All the attention shifted to him as he talked and threw me under the bus.
I also snapped my head towards him I'm surprised I didn't get whiplash.
"What?!" Uncle Aldo said clenching his fists as the women looked at me with concern.
"Giovanni." I hissed giving him a stern look.
I laughed it off and said "Ha ha don't listen to him. He's exaggerating." I looked at Alexander with hope and he understood what I meant.
He shifted the attention to him as they talked about the business and stuff. While some of us conversed with each other joking and having fun.
Soon all of us finished breakfast and we moved towards the living room. They started asking me questions about my likes and dislikes when Vincenzo, my cousin asked a question causing my dad and brothers to smirk and look at the others smugly.
"How's school going amore? No boys we need to worry about, no?" He said the last statement making all the males nod their heads in agreement.
"I already finished high school." I said laughing at their shocked faces.
"Oh that's wonderful! What about University? What do you want to major in?" Grandma asked excitedly.
My brothers smirks grew even more.
"I also finished University." I said looking at their pale faces.
Elias laughed loudly and said "You see that, my sister is smarter than all of you." He said with a smug smile.
Domenico rolled his eyes "At least she isn't a dumbass like you." Making some laugh while the older ones scold him "Language." He huffed and slumped back in his chair.
Soon the uncles, dad, and the older siblings left for work and the others stayed. We moved to the game room and they guys set up a video game while we waited for it to load.
We started playing but I didn't tell them I love video games and me and my best friend used to play together.
I won the first round as they looked at the screen dumbfounded.
"HOW?!!" Yelled Gianni and Giovanni at the same time.
"Talent." I answered with a bored look. Later I got bored so I left the gaming room and went to the kitchen to be met with my aunts and grandma.
Aunt Sarah and aunt Julie were baking something while the other women moved skillfully around the kitchen. They were talking and laughing seeming to have fun.
"Hi." I said with a small wave.
They stopped and smiled brightly at me. "Hi honey, why don't you come sit with us." Aunt Mary suggested with a warm smile as I scurried to sit on a stool.
"So, what are you guys making?" I asked and fisted my hand and put it under my chin.
"Oh we were just making some brownies and blueberry scones. I hope you like them." Aunt Emily answered looking at me with a hopeful look.
Now of course who doesn't like baked goods. "I'm sure I will, do you need some help?" I asked already standing up not waiting for an answer.
They smiled and I started mixing the batter. Later everything went in the oven and we strayed talking about random stuff.
The oven went off and I took them out as we continued our conversations waiting for the baked goods to cool down.
I went to the gaming room and and yelled "WHO WANTS BROWNIES AND SCONES?" At the mention of good all of them snapped their heads towards me.
"ME!!" All of them yelled at the same time and started pushing each other.
"Massimo move your fatass." Yelled Cesare pushing him out of the way.
Massimo gasped dramatically and said "I don't have a fat ass, you're just jealous that women like me more." He said smirking.
"As if." Cesare scoffed while Massimo mimicked him.
Soon all of us went to the kitchen and they literally inhaled the sweets. I rolled my eyes and took a brownie and ate it. That was basically our lunch today.
The day passed quickly and the older ones came back and we had dinner which was so fun. I never experienced this family stuff, it was good tho I definitely enjoyed it.
Everyone bid each other Goodnight and went to their rooms to get ready for bed.
I did my night routine and changed into black sweatpants and a black sweatshirt.
I lied gently on the bed feeling today's pain and exhaustion hit me like a slap on the face.
I stared blankly at the ceiling and didn't think anything of the nightmare waiting for me.
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Not the best chapter but the next one will be better. Didn't want to add drama to this one as she's still meeting the family but a crazy past person will come into view in the next couple chapters.
Thank you for giving this story a chance it makes me really happy. I hope you have a good day wherever you are ♥️
