The lost mafia princess

Chapter 7

ALINA'S POV

I prepared myself to meet my family. I didn't want to be too nasty to them about leaving me to fend for myself but it was hard. I was angry.

But I was also really nervous. My prayers had been answered. I had managed to escape the hell hole I was in.

But what if, my biological family was worse? What if it was a blessing that they left me?

I had scared myself so much that my hands were shaking. I hid them behind my back as I stood and walked outside.

I decided I wouldn't be haste. They might hate me if I talk badly about them so I won't talk about anything serious like them ditching me for a couple of days at least.

I followed the two officers out of the room and tried to hide behind them as much as I could. I was really scared to face them.

I lifted my head as I heard a harsh voice saying

"WHERE IS SHE!?"

That made me want to hide more. I hate it when people shout, especially at me. It's scary.

I feel a nudge and the first officer is discreetly telling  me to move forward. Even he looked scared.

I nod and move to the side of him so I'm visible.

As I look up I see a man and a women that look just like me. Obviously, they are my parents.

I knew they would look like me but it was still a bit of a shock to the system.

"Alina" the man whispered and stepped forward.

Unknowingly I stepped back in fear although I kept my features cooled.

"Hello Sir" I replied. He looked upset at me moving away from him; I didn't even know his name yet! I think he looked upset at me not knowing him.

"Um, I'm Salvatore Giovanni your father and this is your mother Athena Giovanni. We have no words to describe how happy we are to have you back." He said with tears in his eyes.

Have me back? They wanted me back?

"It's honestly a dream to have you back with us. Is there um any way i could maybe get a hug? It's just that i haven't seen you in 14 years and I've missed you terribly. It's ok if you don't." Athena asked me with a red, puffy face and lines on her face from tears.

I wasn't really comfortable with it, but something inside my heart tugged. She looked broken, and she looked at me as if i could be the one to complete her.

I gave in.

I took a measly, slow step forward. And again, another until i was a step in front of her.

Her face lit up, as she shortened the distance between us and encased me between her arms and body.

I can't remember the last time i had a hug off of someone.

She smelt great. I wasn't being creepy or anything but everyone I've been around smelt like cigarettes or alcohol.

She smelt sweet like roses. It had a calming effect on me and I could feel myself relax in her embrace and became less stiff.

It was clear neither of us wanted to let go of each other but we did when we heard a subtle cough.

I saw Salvatore looking happy but a little left out.

I felt bad. I stepped closer to him, slowly. I was still uncomfortable.

I wrapped my arms around him and his face lighted up in joy. It made feel happy.