I kinda found a better last name for Katie. So we're changing it into Katie Levine. Idk it feels right with me so.

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Isabella

Oh my fucking god.

They actually got me a dog. I looked at the cute little puppy in my arms and I instantly knew his name. Wait, is he a boy? I lifted him up and Lorenzo got the hint.

"He's a boy, yes." Lorenzo chuckled.

A boy, perfect. Let's teach you how to bite my brothers.

"Do you have a name, little one?" Romolo asked softly in my ear.

"Apollo." I breathed out. "Apollo Castillo." I said happily.

"What breed is he?" Katie asked as she ran towards me. "Nice sorry-gestures, but I'm still coming for your asses so sleep with one eye open." She said while pointing to everyone. I chuckled and she winked at me.

"Does that mean our sleepovers are over?" She pouted.

"I'm living back with my brothers, but that doesn't mean you can't barge in." I said with an evil smile.

"Same here girly, come whenever you've had enough testosterone for one day." She winked and I laughed.

"So what's his breed? Is it a girl? What will you call him?" She said excited.

"Katie, meet Apollo Castillo. It's a boy and his breed is a German shorthaired Pointer." I said, smiling at my little pup.



"Awww he's adorable!" She said. She lowered her head so she was whispering in Apollo's ear. "Let's teach you how to kick those mean brothers in the balls, yeah?" She whispered so only I could hear her and I started to laugh.

"Will we?" She asked louder now, pointing the question to me.

"Of course we will." I said with a wink and she did a victory dance.

This girl.

"We need to buy him some stuff!" Katie said excited. "You called him after a god, let's treat him like one too." She said.

"Sounds like a plan." I smiled.

"Let's get your stuff home first, then go shopping for Apollo, Katie tag along if you want. You're free to let your mother join us too darling." Grandpa said to Katie.

"Omg, I should totally get Max and buy him a new toy." Katie said excited.



A/N if anyone forgot, Katie got a black Great Dane, Max ^

"Yes! Double dog date." I said excited.

"Hell yeah, our dogs are going to be best buddies." She said while doing her happy dance. I laughed and turned to Lorenzo.

"That's good with you?" I asked.

"Sure." He said with a smile. It's not like I needed his approval but just to be sure.

"Who got you smiling like that?" I joked.

"Just an amazing little sister who miraculously forgave us." He smiled and I smiled back.

"Just don't screw it up and you're all good." I joked back. Oh little did he know he has to endure another three steps.

"I think I've got my lesson." He said while he scratched the back of his neck.

"Yeah, you better do." Katie whispered and I gave her a smirk of my own.

"Does that mean we don't have to go to school today to go shopping for Apollo?" Katie said with big eyes.

"Yup, well we're coming back for soccer training but that's five hours away so." I shrugged and Katie nodded.

"Let's go then." Grandma smiled.

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So here we are.

At the entrance of the mall.

I was carrying Apollo while Katie was holding Max's leash, behind us Aunt Angelina and Aunt Sofia and grandma and the seven of us surrounded by eighteen males.

You can imagine every damn person looking at us.

"Pssst, Bells." Katie whispered and I looked at her confused. "Two o' clock." She said and I looked at the direction she meant.

"Shit." I said softly.

"Indeed, shit sister." She whispered back.

There was, Lisa surrounded by five boys looking at us with a deadly glare.

"You think she's dumb enough to search revenge here?" Katie whispered.

"It's Lisa, of course she will." I rolled my eyes and Max started to bark in the direction of Lisa what made her jump out of fear.

"Good boy." Katie said while petting Max and I snickered.

"What are you two devils whispering now?" Romolo joked, now all the attention was back on us.

"Devils? Don't you mean angels?" Katie said innocent. Romolo and Emilio laughed while grandpa shook his head.

Apollo started to bark and I looked up and saw Lisa coming closer. She was eyeing Bruno, Rodrigo, Carlos and Rocco. No way in hell I'm going to let her close to my family.

I smoothly stepped in front of the four boys at the same time she was about to start talking.

"Isab-" Lorenzo started in confusing, representing the whole family who was watching me in confusing.

"Turn around Lisa, stripper's club is the other way." I said with anger clearly in my voice.

"You bitc-"

"I wouldn't finish that sentence." Katie threatened as she stood next to me all of a sudden.

"Or what?" She said with one eyebrow raised.

"Or you got the job of my personal punching bag." I said, my eyes fixed on her as I gave Apollo to Katie, both Max and Apollo barking at her.

(Now you feel confident when you are back with your family, don't you?)

"Maintenant tu te sens en confiance quand tu es de retour avec ta famille, n'est-ce pas ?" She said. I saw everyone from my family look in confusing as I balled my fists up.

(Listen here Lisa, my patience is running very thin, so my advice is to back off before I make sure even a plastic surgeon can't fix you.)

"Ecoutez ici Lisa, ma patience est très mince, alors je vous conseille de reculer avant de m'assurer que même un chirurgien plasticien ne peut pas vous soigner." I said slowly, her eyes widen slightly in fear and Katie killing her multiple times with her eyes.

"What she said." Katie said, pretending to know what I just said in french.

"Don't give threats you can't fulfill, brat." She spit and all my brothers took a step forward, grandpa, grandma, my aunts and uncles joining them. I raised my hand, signing I got this.

"Katie, go." I said and Katie let Max's leash go and he immediately charged at Lisa. She started running back to her brothers, what made everyone smile.

"Max, come back boy." Katie yelled when Max was about to attack Lisa and her brothers.

Max hopped like a happy dog back to Katie and she took his leash back in her hand, still carrying Apollo.

"Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?" She said as she petted him.

"Remind me to never get on your or Max's bad side." Santiago whispered.

"Now, where is the fun in that?" Katie said with an evil smile and we both started laughing.

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We went to three dog shops and got lots of stuff for Apollo and some new toys and a blanket for Max. Eventually Katie and I convinced grandpa to go with us to Primark and I guess grandpa has a new crush.

"Honey, I swear, we need to go to that store more often!" Grandpa said to grandma as we walked back out of Primark and joined the others who were waiting in front of Primark.

"But you hated that store?" She said confused.

"But they have blue Lilo and Stitch slippers!" he whined.

"They have?" Grandma said confused.

"AND IT'S UNISEX!" He shouted in excitement.

"THEN WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? LET'S GO GET THEM!" She yelled back and they both ran back into Primark.

"I'm questioning if they're our oldest our youngest family members..." Romolo said in a suspicious voice.

"I'm betting on the youngest." Katie and I said in unison and everyone started laughing.

We were all doing small talk as we waited for grandpa and grandma. It actually felt good bonding with my family again. This doesn't affect the plan though.

Apollo kept moving in my arms so I attached his leash and put him on the ground. He sat next to my feet without attempting to run away. What a cutie.

We bought multiple balls for him, six stuffed animals he can play with, some balloons because I found out he's obsessed with them. We also bought him a huge blue sofa they will deliver later today together with two blue smaller seats and a coffee table. A closet thingy to store things in like his leash and other stuff. The other essentials like his food, treats, bowls, poop bags Lorenzo, Vito and Julio already bought.



There is a small space underneath my sitting area, you can take out the planks and there will be stairs that lead to a little, low extra room. I'm planning on taking the planks out for good so I create a little 'Harry Potter' room and make Apollo's own space. The room is pretty big but isn't that high what makes it perfect for a dog.

I decided I wanted to theme is room in blue because why not, hence why almost everything I bought is blue.

I squat down and started playing with Apollo as I continued my conversation with aunt Sofia and Angelina.

"I'm really glad you found yourself a friend like Katie, I like her." Sofia smiled and Angelina nodded.

"Well, I'm still keeping an eye on you two, but I kinda like you too." Katie admits and I chuckle at her death stare she gives them when she said the 'keeping an eye on them' part.

Our conversation is cut short as grandpa and grandma run out of the Primark store.

As they came closer, I noticed something about them...

They're wearing matching stitch socks.

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Me and Katie, grandma, Aunt Sofia, Aunt Angelina were now all casually shopping. We were in the middle of the mall, what was a circle and in the middle of the circle was a small park. While us girls were shopping, all the boys were sitting in the park, talking and eating. After a few shops we go sit with them for a while and then go back to shopping.

"Apollo boy, come here." I said and Apollo came to me. He wasn't wearing his leash and was walking around the park.

"Good boy." I praised him and patted his head. He licked my hand and I gave him cuddles. I lifted him up and he entered the shop with me while being in my arms. He laid his head on my shoulder and closed his eyes.

Cutie.

"What do you think about this one?" Katie said as she showed me a white hoodie with light blue spatters on it and 'No.' in black written on it.

"It's cute, take it." I said with a smile and she smiled back and walked to the cash desk.

I didn't find anything so I walked out of the store and Katie was waiting for me on the other side as she waved at me. I chuckled lightly and walked over to her when a voice stopped me.

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"Isabella?"

I turned around and my eyes went wide.

"Calix? What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I'm getting some stuff for my father and my friends are helping out." He said as he pointed to a group of three older boys all looking at us.

"Well, I guess I won't disturb you any further." I smiled softly at him.

"No, I actually uhm, well I got a dare." He said as he scratched the back of his neck.

"You got a dare?" I said amused.

"Yeah, so you, me, tomorrow night, seven P.M. here?" He said and I laughed.

"Sure, sounds cool." I smiled and he smiled back. "Your friends are still watching us." I said while laughing nervously.

"Is thé Isabella Castillo nervous because my friends are watching us?" He said with a raised eyebrow in an amused tone.

"Oh will you shut up." I said and rolled my eyes.

"No rolling your eyes, missy." He said stern.

"Okay, dad." I said annoyed. He laughed at my face what made me bite back a smile. "Wait, aren't you suppose to be at school?" I said as I tilted my head to the side. He smiled softly before answering.

"Did I get that right? Are you concerned about me?" He joked.

"Very funny Galanis, but yes, I do care about you and your annoying ass." I said with a small eye roll.

"I feel honored." He said and we both started laughing.

"Shouldn't you be at school too?" He asked.

"No, I'm here shopping for this little dude. I got it this morning from my brothers so he needs some things before we go to home." I said pointing to a half asleep Apollo in my arms.

"You got a dog? That's awesome." he said. "Can I?"

"Sure." I smiled. He took a step closer and started to caress Apollo and it only made Apollo sleepier.

After a while he took a step back and looked at me.

"By the way, Isabella-" He started but in the middle of the sentence I suddenly got lifted up.

"There, there, there, little sister. No flirting in front of me. No, wait scratch that, no flirting at all." Emilio said as he carried me as a baby with Apollo still sleeping in my arms. I could feel he was waking up.

Emilio looked at Calix and gave him a death glare.

"Keep your hands for yourself buddy, stay away from my baby sister." Emilio said in a scary tone that even made me scared.

Calix didn't even flinch and just stood there like nothing's wrong.

"'Sup Emilio." He said casually.

"I'm serious Galanis, back off." He said with narrowed eyes.

"So am I." He smiled. Does he has a death wish?

"How do you even know each other?" He said, still glaring at a smirking Calix.

"I box at his father's gym. His father is my trainer." I said quietly.

"Wait, isn't Nikos shot?" He asks.

"How do you know that?" I asked surprised.

"Words travels fast." He shrugs. "What were you two talking about anyway." Emilio said annoyed.

"Food." I said

"I asked her out." Calix said.

This boy-

"Yeah. No." Emilio said dangerously neutral.

"Chill Emilio, it was just a dare." I tried to calm him down.

"Actually, it wasn't. See you then darling." He winked and walked back to his friends.

"Remember when you told me when you were little you wanted to be Rapunzel? Your wish is my command." He said as he turned around and walked back.

"Emilio! Come on!" I protested but he didn't answer me.

Ugh, I'll just sneak out.

I looked back to where Calix and his friends were and they were all walking away with their backs to me. Just when I was staring, Calix turned around and winked.

Shit, he totally saw me staring in the window.

"What was that?" Matteo asked.

"Calix Galanis asked our sister out and she said yes." Emilio said and everyone was quiet.

"What?!"

"Oh hell nahw."

"Not when I'm here."

"Not happening."

"No."

"Nope."

"You're only allowed to date when you're fifty."

"What's going on?" Katie asked as she, my two aunts and grandma joined us.

"A boy asked our little princess out." Grandpa said like a child just got taken his candy.

"Really?! Omg that's so exciting!" Aunt Angelina yelled out.

"Was he cute? Did you two kissed yet?" Aunt Sofia asked also excited.

"Mom!"

"Honey!"

"Aunt Sofia!"

"How did you meet him? Was this your first meeting?" Aunt Angelina asked.

"I box at his father's gym, we've met before." I shrugged.

"You box?" Lorenzo said confused.

"Irrelevant right now, did he flirted with you before?" Aunt Sofia asked.

Don't blush, don't blush, don't blush.

"Why are you blushing." Romolo asked with a raised eyebrow.

Fuck my life.

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Katie and I were sitting in the little park, a few benches away from my family.

"So you really forgave them?" Katie asked.

"A part of me did, but another hasn't. So I'm sticking to the plan for a while." I shrugged.

"You know it's okay you already forgave them for a part." She said like she could read mind.

"I just- I feel like I'm so stupid for even considering to forgive them. They were toxic in their own way Katie, keep breaking my trust and then the DNA-test. What if they'll never get it, and keep doing it over and over again?" I asked.

"I'm going to be honest, I don't know a clue about siblings. I'm not a believer, Isabella, but I truly believe forgiveness is the best form of love in any relationship, it takes a strong person to say they're sorry and an even stronger person to forgive. Forgiveness doesn't excuse someone's behavior, forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart." She said as she put her hand on my shoulder.

"Forgiveness does not mean ignoring what has been done or putting a false label on an evil act, Isabella. It means, rather, that the evil act no longer remains as a barrier to the relationship. Forgiveness is a catalyst creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning."

"I don't even know what to say to that." I whispered and Katie chuckled.

"Don't punish yourself for something many people could never do. Whatever you do, if it's forgiving them or blaming them forever, I support you no matter what, no matter when." She smiled and I surprised her by hugging her.

"I couldn't have found a better friend then you, Katie. I'm never going to stop sending video's of Daz and what time you suppose to watch."

I smiled, knowing Katie would know our inside joke and seeing how much she means to me. Knowing she became the most important soul in my life in such a short time and I will be forever grateful for that.

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We were walking to the car with the whole family. Me, Katie, grandma, Aunt Angelina and Aunt Sofia back in the middle with 18 males surrounding us. As I was talking to grandma, I looked up and saw Calix standing with his friends close to our cars.

He looked up and we locked eyes. He smirked and me and then winked before turning back to his friends and his conversation. I couldn't help but smile and look down when I suddenly hear the intro of 'Pretender' of Foo Fighters.

Grandpa and I looked at each other as we moved to stand next to each other.

We started to sing-whispered together.

"Keep you in the dark, you know they all pretend"

"Keep you in the dark, and so it all began."

The beat started to add up and we both ran to a little stage on our right. Our whole family looked at us in shock and when we started to play air guitar stay started laughing and filming and cheering.

"Send in your skeletons, sing as their bones go marching in again" I said as grandpa continued playing air guitar.

"They need you buried deep, the secrets that you keep are ever ready" Grandpa said as we switched positions and I played air guitar again.

"Are you ready?" We said together.

"I'm finished making sense, done pleading ignorance" I said as grandpa played air guitar again.

"That old defense" We said together again.

"Spinning infinity, boy, the wheel is spinning me, it's never-ending, never-ending" Grandpa said and I played air guitar once again.

"Same old story" We said as we were singing louder and louder.

Well if you can call it singing.

"What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?" We started screaming and people stopped walking to look at us in amusement.

"You're the pretender, what if I say I will never surrender?"

"What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?"

"You're the pretender, what if I say that I never surrender?"

We continued the whole song like this, screaming and jumping around like we were actual rock stars.

I hugged grandpa as I was in the giggles and so was he. Our whole family including Katie -because damn right she was family- was looking at us in adoration and as I looked over to Calix, he was also looking at me with a smile. I tried to smile back but I was still in the giggles and it only made his smile wider.

Grandpa and I stumbled over to our family like two drunk people and we walked to the car, talking how amazing that was.

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The car ride went really fast as I watched Apollo sleep on my lap and I followed soon after. I felt Apollo wake up and sit in my lap, licking my face. I smiled and he placed his head on my shoulder as I felt back into a deep slumber.

The next thing I know is a door being opened and Apollo jumping off my lap. Then I get lifted up by two strong arms.

"I can't believe she's actually back." I heard Matteo whisper, yet he wasn't the one that was carrying me.

"I can't believe it either. I'm so scared I'm going to wake up and it's all a dream." Uncle Luigi said and now I knew who was carrying me.

"Everything will slowly go back to normal, and we'll show her every damn day how sorry we are." Lorenzo said next to me and I felt him kiss my forehead.

"The drama is over, thank god." Matteo sighed.

"Not god, thank Isabella." Lorenzo answered.

You spoke too soon brother, it's a shame you don't know that yet.







Quotes in order: Yolonda Hadid, anonymously, Martin Luther King Jr.

So yeah, this was a kinda cute chapter, I hope.

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P.S. yes, I did try a free sims 4 trial just to make that picture :) lots of love to katie for helping me ->



Moving on, sorry for the late update, and I'm afraid I won't be writing tomorrow too because I had my second vaccine a few days earlier and I'm so damn tired and it really hurts, I don't even know how I'm writing this rn so.

Not to scare anyone, I just react badly on every damn vaccine so its normal for me.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter and let me know what you think will happen next!

double P.S. I love you :)

See you in the next chapter love <3