Emilia

chapter 21

Emilia had spoken to Alesandro since they werent grounded from Saturday, Emilia had asked to go over to Luca's. Alesandro wasn't happy in the slightest, but he didn't let it show. He didn't want his little girl going over to a boys house. It worried him greatly.
But he agreed on the condition they meet him first so Friday night he was going to be having dinner with them all.

Everyone was looking forward to it, especially Dante. Damon had a more relaxed approach, he didn't want to be one of those controlling older brothers who forbids their sister to even talk to a boy let alone be in a relationship but at the same time he would be just as critical.

School was taking its toll on Emilia, there was too many people for her liking and sitting with Luca every day was exhausting. She had tried to go over to her friends but he had wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her down  "don't you dare walk away" he had warned.

Nobody noticed him becoming increasingly more controlling. He always had an arm around her waist. Everyone saw it as a 'cute' thing but Emilia didn't appreciate it however everyone thought it was normal so she didn't bother saying anything.

It was soon Friday and today Emila felt drained so Alesandro had made the school aware she would be using her notebook, he had originally wanted to make her stay in bed, give her tons of blankets and food and let her do whatever it is that would help her.

Dante and Matteo saw the use of the notebook and knew what it meant so they backed off and chose to go find their fan club mostly of cheerleaders. Dante was the biggest player in school not only that but he would manipulate most of them into doing what he wanted, the cafeteria incident with Lexi was just one example

Like always Luca found her he didn't  take her not wanting to talk to well but then a sly smirk appeared on his face "perfect I'll just do the talking for you" he told her and took the notebook from her "but you will talk to me" he warned.

She purposely got herself an afternoon detention that day. Luca called her stupid and childish again and left her to it.

The detention ended early as the teacher wanted to give her time to get some lunch but instead Emilia went to the library.

Suprisingly she saw Antonio there. Antonio had been going to the library to avoid seeing Emilia so when she walked in he almost walked straight out.

Her appearance stopped him though. She looked so drained he knew he needed to at least check on her. Q

"Come sit with me" he told her and she reluctantly did it not wanting Luca to find out. She also didn't want to talk to anyone.
She reluctantly sat down against the shelves next to him in the spot they sat in so many times before.

"What's wrong" he asked.

"I'm fine" she tried.

"Bullshit, I saw you with the notebook first thing this morning. Why"

"Fine I'm just tired with the constant talking, tired of being perfect. Just tired" she couldn't help but snap.

"Okay....we still have a bit of time left, why don't you rest your eyes a little"

She expected him to snap at her, to tell her she had to talk.
Just like Luca had done.

"I'm sorry I keep snapping at you"  she mumbled.

Antonio was still a little annoyed and he knew after this conversation she would go back to pretending he doesn't exist.
He didn't like it.

"Just rest, you don't need to talk if you're feeling fed up with talking" he told her not wanting to tell her out right that he doesn't forgive her.

She nodded and some how her head found its way onto Antonio's shoulder. He couldn't push her off, he would never do that to her.

Not long  later he was shaking her slightly awake. "Class starts soon" he said gently.

Emilia woke up quickly she had drifted off to sleep "sorry I didn't mean to fall asleep on you"

"I don't mind" Antonio replied.

Luca never let her rest her head on his shoulder.

He had to be the one controlling how they touch, his arm around her waist, he pulled her closer. Any physical touch he did it first.

Time skip

"Why can't we just get rid of him" Dante muttered as he and Matteo watched Emilia and Luca from the entrance to the living room.

It was evening now and Luca was staying for dinner.
Alesandro, Damon and Mason were still at work.

Luca had switched his attitude up completely. He was no longer acting possessive or controlling. He was playing the role of a perfect boyfriend, a little too well. Even Emilia started to doubt everything that had happened.

"Damon hasn't met him yet has he" Matteo replied still being quite.

"Oh I can't wait, should we get some popcorn" Dante replied.

"I don't know, I reckon he might be the most accepting of him. But Mason on the other hand..." Matteo trailed off.

"Nope you're wrong.  Damon is so overprotective"

"But he also doesn't want to upset Emilia" Matteo pointed out.

"Ok how about we have a little bet, I'll give you 50 if mason snaps first you give me 50 Damon snaps first"  Dante replied.

"We are forgetting dad, what if he snaps first"

"Nope, dad has too much patience and he would never snap in front of her. I doubt mason would either"

"It's gonna be mason...you have yourself a deal"

Shorter than normal but we are about 2 chapters away from the break up...🥳