Isabella

Me and Katie walked out of the cafetaria and my anger was boiling inside me. I was mad at Rodrigo for disowning me, Riccardo for not coming up for me. But mostly at myself.

I'm mad that I trusted them so easily even after they drugged me, I'm mad that I let Logan break me so much, I'm mad at my mother for taking me away, I'm mad at myself for being so weak...

"Isabella!" Katie lifted her arms up, waving at my face. "I've been calling you for the past three minutes, what were you thinking about?"

"Sorry, I'm just so mad." I grumbled.

"You're brother is a piece of shit Isabella, and don't even fight me on it young lady." She said stern and I had to hold back a laughter.

"Who said I was going to fight you on it? He is a piece of shit." We both started laughing and walked to her locker. Why do they have to be so far apart?

"So are you joining any clubs?" She suddenly asked

"Clubs? What clubs?" She opened her locker and started to look for the right books while I was leaning sideways.

"You know, drama club, music club, drawing club those things."

"I was thinking of trying for soccer." I said looking at the ground.

"Oh my god! That's amazing! Although there's only one spot this year so you gotta knock them over." She says excited.

"I'll do my best, so are you in any clubs?"

"Nahh, I rather do my own things you know. But now I'll hang around with you more. Only if you want." She closed her locker and we started walking to mine.

"I would love to. I like hanging around with you." I smiled

"Who wouldn't, I mean it's me. Duhhh." We both started laughing and we talked a little more until we got to my locker.

Katie was such an amzing girl, she's closed off to other people but I could see she was opening up to me. So was I to her.

"Hey, Katie? You said you were the prankster of your family, you wanna pull some pranks with me this week by any chance?"

"You don't have to tell me twice Bells!" She started to smirk evilly as plans were forming in her head while I was just smiling at the nickname she gave me.

"That's the spirit! I wanted to start with Rodrigo, you know as revenge." I explained and her face showed me she was totally on board. I picked my books and closed my locker.

"So any ideas?"

"We could paint his car?"

"Nah, I will be in big problem with my guardian." I shrugged and Katie looked at me amused.

"Fine miss 'iDontWannaDissapointMyBigBro' " she said amused and I rolled my eyes.

"Maybe we can call him during lunch and I can change his ringtone to something hilarious and put glue on his usual seat in the cafetaria so when he comes for us, his chair is glued to his ass." I said in one breath.

"You little genius devil." She said with big eyes.

"I swear if someone would tell me we are soulmates I wouldn't even be surprised." She joked and we both started laughing. We hurried to class so we didn't have to face the seniors coming to their lockers.

"Hey, so you're going to go to the soccer try-outs?" Katie asked out of nowhere.

"Yeah, I'm really excited but I don't get my hopes up." We waited in the hall where our class was.

"You're going to do just fine Bells, and if they don't let you in the team, I'll threathen them. Problem solved." She said serious and I couldn't help but smile. Ever had that moment when you knew you just made yourself a friend for life? Yeah... I got that.

"I wouldn't even be surprised if you did." I laughed

"I'm gonna text my mom that I will be later so I can cheer on for you." She said excited and grabbed her phone.

"You don't have to Katie. I don't want you to be in trouble because-"

"Shut it Bells, I'm coming, nothing can change my mind." She looked at me with 'don't you dare to argue' look. I sighed in defeat.

"Good girl." She ruffled my hair and I laughed at her.

We walked to our class and it was pretty boring. I had to introduce myself and I hated it. Katie was laughing at my face and I gave her a look. The class went pretty fast after that and before I knew I was in the changing rooms, panicking for the try-outs.

"Deep breaths Bells, I'll check if I have any sport clothes in my locker." I nodded and she ran out the room.

I can't participate without sport clothes. Coach's orders. After a few minutes Katie stormed in with a smile and a bag with sport clothes.

"Thank god, thank you thank you thank you!" I hugged her and she immediately laughed and hugged me back.

"That's what Katies are for. Now, you won't get rid of me for a while babe, I'll warn you." She winked and we both bursted out in laughter. She gave me privacy and walked out of the room so I could change. I was a little smaller than Katie but the clothes went well. I put my sneakers back on, they're not the best shoes to play soccer but it's the best we got.

I walked out of the changing rooms and Katie nodded aprovingly at me. We walked to the field and she wished me luck and hugged me. She walked towards a bench a watched the field.

I took a deep breath and walked on the field. In the corner of my eye I saw Rodrigo talking to his friends but he was looking at me. I looked him in the eyes but shifted my gaze back to the coach.

"Alright ladies! There's only one spot left on the team so do your best. Let's start with a warming up. Two rounds around the field!" She yelled and we all shot in action. Most of the girls were sprinting and running pretty fast. Erm- its a warming up you idiots.

I ran at a slow pace and a girl a little taller than me dan besides me.

"It's a freaking warm up not the Olympics." I rolled my eyes. She laughed and I looked at her confused.

"You said that out loud." She laughed.

"Shoot, ahah sorry." I said awkward.

"Don't worry about it mate, I'm Victoria." She had a british accent and I loved it.

"Isabella, Nice to meet you." I smiled friendly at her and she returned it. After we arrived as the last two people coach started giving intructions again.

"Very good you two, can I have your names?" She turned to us with a smile on her face. Wait what?

"Victoria and the girl next to me is Isabella." She said with confident. Almost as she new the coach. Mhmm

"What?! They were the last ones!" A girl with a ton of make-up yelled.

"I said warm up, not start to sprint." The coach rolled her eyes and I knew I liked her already.

"Alright our team's goalkeeper will stand in the goal and you have to try to score. Pretty simple." Everyone started to move.

Yeah not that simple. No one had made a goal. They all were not even directed to the goal. The girl who yelled at coach didn't even reached the goal, she kicked and the ball rolled about two meters.

Then it was Victoria's turn. Her shot was pretty good but the keeper caught it.

"Hey, that was really good. Don't think about the catch. The team has a really good keeper." I comforted her.

"Thanks Isabella." Her smile was back and I was happy I could cheer her up.

Now it was my turn. I was the last one and I saw Katie standing up so she had a better view. I took a deep breath and walked backwards. I ran and gave it my best shot.

And that, ladies and gentlemen is how you score.

Victoria was cheering and clapping, Katie was going insane, jumping, screaming and dancing. Dang I have a weirdo as my best friend. Love it.

The coach had a smile on her face and the girl who yelled a few minutes back gave me a hard look. What, not my problem you suck.

Next up was a match against each other. We were devided in two groups. Victoria was on the other group with da bish.

Coach gave a whistle and the game started. Da bish started to run with the ball to her own goal but Victoria took over.

I had so much struggle holding my laughter but as soon as Victoria took over I came into action. She managed to brush of five of my teammates and was getting closer to the goal. I ran up to her and took with a skilled move the ball from her.

I started sprinting and many girls were coming at me, I passed the ball to a girl on my right and she was confused.

"RUN!" I yelled and that's what she did.

"YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU, GO GO GO!" I yelled behind her. A smile made its way to her face when she managed to dodge a teammate from Victoria, I cheered on for her. More people were coming at her and Victoria started to jump in. I ran beside her and signed her to pass me the ball. She smiled at me and whispered a thank you. I smiled back at her.

She passed the ball and now it was a game between me and Victoria. We were both running besides each other, she trying to get the ball and me brushing her off every time.

Then I saw an opening but Victoria blocked it and I passed the ball to my teammate. She panicked and passed the ball right back.

That was not so dump because Victoria didn't expect that and I scored the ball. My team was cheering and clapping and Victoria walked to me.

"Nice shot Isabella. You're pretty good."

"Thanks Victoria, nice moves you got there." We shook hands and walked back to the coach.

"Nice game girls. Sadly there's only place for one girl." She looked at Victoria and she nodded. Oh well at least I tried.

"Congrats Isabella, welcome in the team!" She said excited. What the actual-

"But Victoria-"

"Victoria is already in the team. The most important part is communication and that we have a team of sisters. We really want to make the girls team more populair and we don't need a team who want to kill each other every five minutes." She smiled and I smiled back. Every gave me a hug and congrats expect you know who. Meh don't care.

Victoria walked up to me.

"You sneakyy little thing." I laughed and she laughed back.

"Sorry, coach's orders. But you did amazing and you're really talented! This is the training shedule and you can pick up your team jersey and jacket and stuff in two or three days. Coach is ordering them as we speak." She said in a happy tone.

"Cool, thanks Victoria. You're pretty good too, damn girl. Can't wait to play together instead of against each other." I smiled. Coach was walking to us and we both watched her coming.

"Hey girls, Isabella I'm really imprested. I just want to see how fast you can run. Care to take a sprint for me?" She asked.

"No, not a problem."

I walked to the start sign and took my position.

"Ready? Set...go!" And I started running like my life depended on. I flashed by coach and started to fun slower and slower until I was walking.

"Damn Isabella, I think you're the fastest one on the team. Keep it up and make sure you don't lose that speed." She smiled and I smiled back.

"Thanks coach. I will."

"Until next training-" she looked at her paper and her eyes widened. "- Castillo. You're Lorenzo's, Emilio's, Matteo's Riccardo's and Rodrigo's sister?" She asked surprised and I saw Victoria's eyes filled with shock.

"Yeah." I said awkwardly.

"Oh well, until next training Lil Castillo." She waved and I waved back at her. I said goodbye to Victoria and made my way to Katie.

"THAT WAS AMAZING! YOU WERE LIKE PEW PEW PEW AND THEY WERE LIKE WHAT THE FUCK!" She said with her arms making a snake's movement and then pretending to be shocked. I laughed and thanked her.

"Sooo?? Did you het the spot?" I faked a sad frown and Katie's mood immediately changed.

"Alright give me one second, I'm buying classes for that coach." She said serious and I bursted out laughing.

"I'm kidding, I'm in! Omg that was hilarious!" I couldn't control my laughter and Katie joined me.

"I knew you could do it! You got the genes after all." She shrugged. " My mom's waiting for me. I'll catch you tomorrow?"

"Yeah! Can't wait." I send her a blow kiss and she captured it and put it on her heart. I laughed at her silliness and walked to the place were my brother's car was.

Was, past tense.

What the- they left without me?

Seriously?!

I grabbed my phone and called Riccardo. After calling him twelve times I called Rodrigo. Then Emilio, then Matteo and eventually I called Lorenzo over ten times.

No one picked up.

For god sake, I guess it's the bus then. Ugh.

I walked to the bus station and I saw that I just missed him. You've got to be kidding me

And the next one was... In two hours I swear to God.

I guess it's walking then. I opened google maps. What? I only went this way once.

I saw that it was a walk of fourty-three minutes. Amazing.

Let's get this over with

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I checked the whole ride if my brothers didn't call me back but nothing.

Very responsible.

I began to lose hope but then I saw a familiar street.

I'm in my street! Thank god!

I started running but stopped when I remembered I had my school bag. That shit is heavy, I tell you.

After thirty-eight minutes I was standing in front of the gate. I pressed the button and a guard asked who it was.

"Isabella Castillo, sir." I said politely

The first gates opened and I walked to the second gate. Yes, second.

The guard looked at me and immediately recongized me. He let me through and the same thing happened with the third and last gate.

When I was finally at the door I was about to knock but Lorenzo opened the door.

"Office. Now." Omg Isabella, we were so worried! We're so sorry we let you walk all the way back. It won't happen again.

Pff idiots.

I walked to Lorenzo's office and everyone was staring at me with an angry look. Da fuq

"Where were you? We were looking for you everywhere! Have you any idea what you did?! You just ran away and didn't contacted us, we were worried sick!" Emilio started shouting and I flinched. Dang it, school and spending time with my brothers took my mind of my past...

His eyes softened and he took a step back.

"Emilio, let me do the talking." Lorenzo said with a cold voice.

"Where were you Bella?" He asked with a hint of anger.

"At school."

"Do not play with me young lady!" Lorenzo snapped.

"I'm not. I'm telling you, I was at school."

"The twins siad you ran off and they lost you at the park near the school. Where. Were. You." He said with more anger.

What the hell? I looked at the twins as they both looked everywhere except my eyes. Those little lying pieces of the most ugliest shits

First, saying I'm not their sister and not coming up for me. Then making fun of the only friend I made and now lying to Lorenzo? Oh you asked for it.

"Isabella Castillo! Answer me!" Lorenzo's loud voice boomed through his office and everyone lowered their gaze, not wanting to make him more angry.

"I. Was. At. School." My anger was rising and this wasn't going anywhere good.

"Go to your room. You're grounded. I want your phone for two weeks in my office." He said coldly.

"Why?" I knew I was making it worse but I simply didn't care.

"Because you ran off without telling us, you broke a rule, you didn't call us and now you're lying." Emilio spitted.

So much for my favourite brother.

"Check your phones." I said casual.

"What?" A confused expression was clearly on Matteo's face.

"Check your phones. You want me to translate it?" I was getting annoyed and I made that clear.

"Get rid of the attitude, Bella." Lorenzo said with a stern voice.

"Just look at your damn phone Lorenzo." He gave me a glare for cursing but I gave him one right back.

They all checked their phones and I started talking.

"As you all can see, I called all of you a bunch of times. Now the reason I called you was because I wanted an explanation why my brother's car was nowhere to be found." Emilio and Matteo looked at me confused and a little guilty but I wasn't done yet.

"And to answer your question for the third time-" I looked at Lorenzo. "- I was at school. And I'm pretty sure I saw Mr. The stranger here lock eyes with me. He saw me on the field." I looked at Rodrigo who was pleading with his eyes to stop. No can do sir.

"Now if you all dig in your memories, you may remember that I was talking about soccer try-outs and Riccardo saying they took place on my first day to school. There is your explanation." I opened my arms in a 'there you have it' way and everyone was staring shocked at me and the twins. Rodrigo and Riccardo gulped when they met Lorenzo's face.

"Is this true Riccardo?" He said slowly.

"Yes. We saw her walk on the field." He looked at the floor, ashamed of his actions.

Emilio rubbed his forehead and Matteo sighed. Lorenzo looked at them with anger in his eyes saying 'this isn't over'. He turned his face to me and his eyes softened.

"How did you get home?"

"I missed the bus so me and my best buddie google maps walked home." I shrugged.

"You walked all the way back home? You must be exhausted, oh koala." Matteo hugged me and started to apologize in my ear. I accepted his warm hug.

What? It's addicting!

We broke the hug and Matteo stood behind me, wrapping his arms protectively around my belly.

"I'm sorry loca for shouting and scaring you I just-" Emilio started.

"It's okay you were worried and I would act the same." I gave him a weak smile and he looked at me with guilt.

"Go change and eat something. I'll talk to you later and you're not grounded, obviously. Riccardo, Rodrigo, you two can take a seat." Emilio stood besides Lorenzo's big chair and his eyes went angry. Sometimes I forget Matteo is older and he's younger.

Matteo walked me to my room and he closed the door.

"You want to take a shower?" He asked

"No, I'll shower tomorrow morning."

"Fine by me, let's watch a movie and eat something, sì?" He asked excited.

"Yeah sounds fun." He told me to change in comfortable clothes while he go get snacks. I took a black hoodie that I got extra large with 'Adulting, not for me today' on it. I paired it with a black Adidas legging and when I was fully clothed, Matteo knocked on the door.

"Koala, can I come in?" He gently asked.

"Come on in Teo." I said happily. He came in with a smile on his face and almost a whole bag with healthy food. Healthy food.

"Erm, Teo? What are those?"

"Healthy, amazing snacks. They're good for you koala. By the way, you've been improving a lot this week. Just take it easy on the ribs for a few weeks yeah?" He said in a concerned voice. Such a cutie.

"I will, now what movie are we watching?" I tried to change to subject. I just want this whole topic to be over.

"I don't know why don't you chose? I will treat your wounds and then we can start."

"Okay!" I said excited. I sat on my bed and Matteo did the usual.

"How do they look?" I asked a little afraid of the answer

"Really really good, Isabella. Most of them are fully healed already. Only the burn mark, your ribs and two scars on your back. You won't have a lot of scars, A couple four or three, something like that." He said.

"That's good... That's amazing! I thought it would be worse..." I trailed off. This was actually good news. For all the things she did, it only lasted four scars max.

"A mother should never lay her hands on her child to began with." Matteo said with a cold expression. Dang I never saw him so... distant and cold. I don't like him like this.

"I said that out loud didn't I?" I slapped my own forehead what made him chuckle.

"Yeah you did koala." He ruffled my hair and I slapped him playfully. "How was the soccer try-outs? I heard there was only one place." Matteo asked.

"Guess who got in the team?" I said excited.

"No way! I'm so proud of you koala! Oh my I'm going to watch all of your games and make a fan page for you and start a club for you and make t-shirt that every sigle person has to wear, willingly or not! Oh shi- shizsnels I'm not prepared. I need to start tomorrow morning asap-"

"Matteo breath." I laughed. Okay, that was cute, right?

"I'm sure you're my number one fan Teo, I couldn't do it without your support." I smiled over my shoulder and he was holding back tears.

"Teo, are you crying?" I asked shocked.

"N-no, there's something in m- ugh, yes. I'm crying. My little baby got in the soccer team what do you expect?!" I said angry or sad. Or proud, I honestly don't even know.

He was almsot done with my injuries and I was thinking about what movie we should watch. Hardest decisions of your life, I swear.

"So how was school? Did you make any friends? Were the twins nice to you?"

"I did make a friend. Her name is Katie and she makes me laugh so much. She doesn't have any friends and I really like her. She's a gorgeous girl and doesn't let people walk over her. She's weird and unexpected and I love it." I talked on and on about Katie and I could see Matteo grinning from ear to ear.

"She also told me about your history of high school." Now it was my turn to smile from ear to ear.

A chuckle left his mouth. "Let me guess, we're football legends." He joked.

"And you and Riccardo the smartest, Emilio a freaking playboy with Rodrigo and it doesn't surprise me Lorenzo was the scariest of them all." I rolled my eyes and Matteo started laughing really loud.

"He was, koala. Damn those were the good times." He smiled at the memory.

"You're the only one of us to play soccer and not football. I confess, I don't know much about the game, but I'm about to!" He said determined what made me chuckle. I gave him a kiss on his cheek. We were face to face now on my bed.

"So how did the twins treat you." Fuck. How am I going to tell him this? I can't just-push them under the bus. But they did deny me being their sister and-

"Yoohoo, earth to Bella." He waved his hands in front of my face. I snapped out of my trance and began to think about something I could say.

"They were okay, not too bad." I shrugged. Please believe it. Please believe it. Please believe it.

"You can't lie to me koala. Don't even think about it." He gave me a stern look and I visually gulped.

"What did they do Bella? I promise I won't be mad... not at you at least." He said while talking partly to himself.

"And throw them under the bus, no thanks. I choose life." I said with a Sid voice. That's it!

"Ice Age!"

"What?"

"I want to watch Ice Age." I smiled excited. Nice change of topic. Mental pat on my shoulder.

"Isabella." He said in a serious voice.

"Matteo." I imitated him.

"Isabella."

"Matteo."

"Tell me.

"I rather not."

"Please."

"Nope."

"I'll clean up your room."

"No."

"I'll buy you jewelry."

"Nah ah."

"I'll do whatever you want for a whole day."

"It's a big fat no from me."

"I'll take you out for McDonalds."

"They denied I was their sister in front of the whole school."

...

What? I love McDonalds.

...

"THEY WHAT?!"

~R.I.P. Rodrigo and Riccardo Castillo.

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