BitterSweet

CHAPTER FOUR

AURELIA FARIS BLACK

" I am sorry" my voice echoes throughout the house " I'm so sorry, please!" I repeat desperately over and over choking on my tears as I hunch over in pain as my legs buckle underneath me causing me to crash down

Noah sends harsh kicks directly to my head as I curl up into a ball sobbing, trying my best to cover my head with my thin 12 year old arms. I repeatedly beg for him to stop between my sobs.

" Hunny, let's go!" Lara whines leaning against the door frame impatiently tapping her foot.

I feel a harsh jab straight to my back before I hear footsteps leaving me. I lay there sobbing in the middle of the kitchen. All I wanted was some water, I didn't mean to drop the cup.

How could mom let him do this to me? This isn't what a mother does. A mother is supposed to love and protect their child. Why didn't she protect me? How could she do this to her own daughter?

No matter how many times this happens, my heart still shatters but never fully but just enough to be able to be shattered again.

I don't move from my spot, I just cry until my eyes run dry and I have no tears left to cry. 

" Aurelia wake up" I slowly open my eyes to see Nathaniel hovering over me, wiping my wet cheeks. " Are you okay Hunny?" he asks with concern shown all over his face.

I lay there for a couple of seconds processing that it was just a memory, I nod hesitantly as he inspects my face before he tells me breakfast was downstairs waiting for me.

Why couldn't Lara just be a decent mom?  

And now I want to cry. I wish I could just stop crying. She's dead now and I'm still having these thoughts. 

I take a deep breath, trying control my tears so I can get ready .

I'm eating breakfast while Nathaniel is putting the dishes in the dishwasher.

" I saw you last night," he suddenly says, making me give him a confused glance. " when Hera and Alessandro were having a screaming match" he clarifies making my eyebrows shoot up. " She isn't usually like that, I promise. I know you guys haven't been getting along. I see the dirty looks you guys exchange but please give her a chance. She's a sweet girl once you get to know her better. It's probably also hard for her to adjust you know?"

I don't know how I feel about this but so far I don't think Hera is a sweet innocent girl but to keep this conversation at bay I give him a tight lipped smile before quickly finishing the toast and putting the dish into the dishwasher.

But instead of leaving I go to the fridge taking out all the fruits I could find. In which Nathaniel sends a curious glance over towards me. I start cutting the fruits one by one and placing them all  into a bowl before grabbing a glass of water and wandering over to Alessandro's office.

I heard he is going to be working all day and I just thought it would be a nice gesture to drop some fruit and water off for him. I knock on the door.

I wait for the confirmation of my eldest brother before slipping in and giving Alessandro a big grin before placing them down onto this desk.

" For me?" He asks, a little taken aback. 

I nod as Alessandro inspects it.

" I didn't poison it you know" I tease him as he looks at me with amusement dancing in his eyes. I watch as he plops a strawberry into his mouth. I watch as the end of his lips turn upward. 

"  You guys have a nice fridge, it is so stocked and full" I say, my mouth moving faster than my head can comprehend.

"Hmm?" Alessandro questions as he chews

"The fridge back at Lara's was never really stocked" I add a giggle hoping for it to not come out weird or unusual.  The fridge back at Lara's house was broken for like years and I had to live off moldy bread but he didn't need to know that.

" Ohh that makes sense"

I glance down as something catches my eye.'AMERICAN MAFIA.' in big bold letters.

" Well thank you for this Aurelia, but I have some work to do," he says, ushering me out as he follows my gaze.

I stand frozen

American mafia..  Holy shit it all makes sense. Everything makes sense.

I have been living with the American mafia. 

...

I can't believe I only now figured it out, it was so obvious. The Blacks, one of the most feared mafia in the world, known for their merciless acts.

I had to do some research on it and I'm glad I did, it eased most of my nerves. They don't do anything inhumane such as human trafficking. They still sell drugs which I'm not too surprised or worried about. It's the main income for most mafias.

I was scared and a little nervous at first, I heard so much about them when I was in the ring. Everyone spoke highly of them. I even saw Lucien before, I watched him fight in the ring once. He killed his opponent. It was a mess, poor cleaning crew had to clean the mess afterwards. I looked up to him but I never dared to actually state that outloud. 

Alessandro Dawn Black, the don of the mafia. Nathaniel Cole Black, known for his strong combat skills. Lucianus Alaska Black, also known as Lucien Alaska Black is famous for his raging temper and known for his brutal uses with knives. Matteo Asher Black, known for his sniper skills. Alec Nico Black, a famous assassin. Hera, known as the Blacks adopted sister. From the legal side of business she was a charity case but from the illegal side, she's known to be a two faced bitch but in the crime world that is a compliment. 

And me? I'm the long lost mafia princess.

ALESSANDRO DAWN BLACK

I can't believe she brought me fruit and water. She's so pure, way too pure for this messed up world.

But why did she lie? I did a background search on Lara and her life before us. Lara wasn't broke by any means, she dated multiple men and used them for money and she did it pretty well. She was good at choosing the right guy and once she got bored of them, she would simply replace them.

Lara also had a drug problem, not an addiction but just a problem. It wasn't to the extreme, she still had plenty of money for a comfortable life for the two of them. So why did Aurelia think our fridge was stocked? It is practically empty right now. 

Hera's little tantrum yesterday was pretty shocking. She has never out right disrespected us like that before, sure a little of sass every then and there but nothing to to that extent.

From everything she said, I believe she is jealous of Aurelia. She has been getting distant with us when Aurelia returned. I never had a close bond with her but her and Nathaniel has a good bond.

We adopted Hera when she was only 12. Nathaniel found her crying on a park bench. Nathaniel being Nathaniel was so concerned that he took her to the police, it turns out her parents abandoned her. Nathaniel begged me to adopt her. I originally was against it but Nathaniel somehow convinced me. 

I let out a sigh as I signed my signature of a shipment deal. I've been trying to find a way so I can have some time with Aurelia. I need to meet at a warehouse later for an important meeting and I'm probably gonna be busy for the next few days because of that. 

I'm just glad she's back home.

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A/N- This chapters short and in need of editing but what's ur opinion on Hera and the brothers?

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