Sky's POV
I was in the car sitting between Jay and Elisa. We were going to a mall . Alexander gave a credit card and told me to use it, before I leave. I never liked shopping it was boring. Specially the part where I have to try the clothes on. But I love shoes and accessories.
I am a big fan of sneakers. Jordan's are the best shoes anyone can buy. But they are so expensive. I really wish I had one. Now that I don't have to worry about rent maybe I can buy one for myself.
What if they end up paying for everything? I don't want that. It felt like.... I know I would just feel guilty. But it's kind of my guardians job to provide me with everything I need and that includes clothes.
Okay, so this means that it's there responsibility to get me pants, shirt, shoes,and dress, but when it comes to the unnecessary thing like rings, necklace, makeup, and hair products it's things that I should buy.
The car stopped in front of a huge mall. When I got out of the car the sun hit my eyes making me squeeze them from the sudden brightness. We made our in to the mall.
The moment I took a step in, I felt anxiety creeping,the feeling of unSafety I was never good around people, I always feel like they are out to get me. Just liked.......
No, don't think about that, that was in the past now is the present. Antonio is gone and he is never coming back. But what if I see him here. The possibility for that is low I am in a completely different country. Just take a breath and relax.
I didn't realize that when I was deep in my thoughts, I moved closer to Jay and grabbed his wrist. I always did that it made feel safe to know that there was someone by my side.
Jay ended up moving my hand from his wrist and held it in his hand. His hand was warm and comfortable. The feeling was strange.
We all walked around to a store called Prada. The store look really fancy from the out side and so was the clothes. I didn't like anything non of it was my still. The only thing that got my interest was a plain black scrunchi but once I so the price I put down. It was 313 euro. That is like my rent.
We made our way to many other stores,non of which I liked. I can tell everyone was starting to get bored. So, I decided the next store I go to I am going to buy something.
Lorenzo started losing his patient " Sky if you don't pick a fucking store I will be picking your clothes from now on." He said with a bit of irritation in his voice.
" okay" I said in a low voice,while tightening my grip on Jay's hand from fear.
" so where do you want to go?" Elijah asked.
" can we please go to New Yorker?"
We made our way to New Yorker. I was happy to find many things that I actually liked. The thing that grabbed my attention the most was an pants that had a dragon drown on it. I also found so many cute over size shirts. We then made our way to Hollister. I bought many hoodies from there.
While we where shopping my eyes was caught by a every cute dress. I don't like dress but this one was beautiful and it would go perfectly with heels I already own. So I bought the dress with my money and hide it. I also bought blush mascara, and a hair straightener with my own money.
When we made it back home. I ran to my room. Today I would be meeting Jay's family. They were the family I never had they treated me as one of there own and I really missed them.
I wanted to look pretty today or at least try to. The first thing I did was take a shower. I waited for my hair to naturally dry before I started curling it. It took me two hours to curl my hair.
I then got the dress out of the bag and wore it. It was a really pretty dress. When I wore it I couldn't recognize the person in the mirror. I looked so different and so much prettier.
But I felt exposed I couldn't do it. I still wasn't comfortable around all my brothers and wearing something that made me feel uncomfortable, wouldn't help.
But I really wanted to look pretty today it wasn't just the first time I see my second family in a long time but it was my first out door dinner with my family.
It's my first dinner not my last. How about I put this dress on the side and one I feel comfortable around them I would ware it. Then this dress wouldn't be worn for the first dinner the the dinner of which I would fully consider my biological family as my real family.
I ended up putting the dress away and pulling out my backup outfit. It consisted of a white shirt and a black formal pants.
I grabbed my white shoes knowing that heels would hurt my feet. I then waited for few minutes until it was time for me to head down stairs.
Half way down the stairs I could hear my brothers talk but I could make out what they were saying. The farther I went down the clearer the words I still could hear them probably but I could make out few words "...... she is going to fucking embarrass us." I heard Lorenzo.
I felt my heart break a little from his words. But it was only for few seconds, I then blocked all my feelings like I always do.
I knew I should have wore a dress. I looked down at the expensive silver was that Jay bought me few years back. I didn't have time to change again. I am going to just change my shoes I going to wear black heels instead.
I made my way up stairs and changed. I then basically ran down stairs knowing that I was two minutes late. " sorry I am late" I said the moment I went down.
" don't let it happened again" Xavier warned.
Oh, I almost forgot I should return the credit card back to Alexander. Should I give it to him now or in the car or maybe after dinner.
I should give it to him now. Just go and give it to him. I was starting to get anxious again. When we all started to walk out of the door I tried to walk faster to catch up with Alexander and once I did.
I collect every oz of courage I had and spoke as loud as I could " this is your." I said, his dominant aura wasn't helping in this situation.
" it's yours. Today you had unlimited access to money but starting from tomorrow you would have access for only twenty five thousand a month." He said, before getting in the car.
" Sky you looked beautiful." Matteo said from next me. " oh, thanks I am glad you liked it. With who am going to ride?"
" came on you are riding with me, Marcos is going to drive"
Jay left few hours ago. He said he was going back home. I pulled out my AirPods and started listening to some of my favorite song. But that lasted for only thirty minutes, as we have reached an elegant look restaurant.
When I walked inI could see that I was dressed like the waiters, the only thing that was missing was the jacket and the tie also I think there shoes are different.
Even after what I saw, I walked with my head high and confident. Anyone who saw me can would say that I looked power but in reality my hands were slightly shaking.
Luckily for me, the waitress that welcomed us, took us to room that was isolated from everyone.
The room was huge with a large dining table in the middle , on one the side of the room there were people playing music, and on the other there was a balcony that has a beautiful view of the city.
We didn't get a chance to sit as the door opened again and Jay's family walked in. Though, I didn't get a chance to get a look at them as I heard someone scream" SKY!" , while running my way and giving me the biggest hug.
I looked down and I saw Luca, Jay's younger brother with is arm wrapped around my waist. I went down to his level to give him a proper hug " I am surprised you remember me." I said.
" of course I do " Luca said with his loud, energetic voice.
I stood back up and saw Uncle Reno, Jay's father standing next to his wife,greeting my brothers.
I waited patiently until he was done, then I went up to him and gave him a hug. " long time no seen" uncle Reno said.
" it has been a while." I said ending the hug, but uncle Reno kept his arm arm my shoulder.
" you didn't forgive Jay so easily,did you?" He asked.
" I punched him straight in the face. " I said with a big smirk across my face.
Uncle Reno chuckled and said " that's my girl."
" Sky I miss you so much. " Rose jay's,mother said, hugging me.
" I missed you to, Ro" I said. She said she loved it when I call her Ro because it makes her sound younger. Though, she already looks young with her small frame.
" you have grown taller." She said.
" and you don't look a day older from the last time I saw you."
And there Jay was standing with his hands crossed, anyone can tell that he has inherited his dark black hair from his father and his narrowed beautiful eyes from his mother.
We all went to large table after greeting each other. Marcos was sitting next to me from the left while Jay was on my right and Xavier was sited in front of me.
Two of the waitresses came and gave us the menus. There was a lot of different types of food. I went with a penne pasta because it was the easiest to pronounce correctly.
I don't know why but I was feeling anxious and the silence in the room wasn't helping. "Can I please go use the wash room?" I said, using an excuse to get out of here and have a breath of air.
" you don't have to ask permission." Xavier said.
I pushed my chair back and got up. I made my way to the door and when I opened it I could hear the loud noise of people outside of the room.
I made my way to the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror. I took a long breath " just calm down why are you so nervous every thing is going fine. " I tried to reassure myself.
Luckily I was the only one in the bathroom, so no one would look at me like a crazy person who is talking to herself.
I then washed my hand I made my way out. As I was walking back to the room I saw some one raising his hand sighing for me to come to his table and said " excuse me".
I made my way to the man and before I can say anything, he said " can you please get me a cold cup of water." He then directly turned back to the person he was talking to.
I didn't feel comfortable talking to him and I didn't want any of the waiters to get fired because this man didn't get a cup of water. I went looking for a waiter to tell her to get a cup of water for the man.
Then I went back to make my way to the dining room, but I was stopped again but this time by another waiter. " can you please take this to table 7 I got to go help in the kitchen, and fix your uniform. " She said shoving the tray in to my hand.
I wasn't sure which table was table 7. I started counting the table and then went to the table that I assumed was number seven. I took the note pad that was in the tray and said " did you order one roasted chicken with vegetable and mashed potatoes on the side?"
The woman that was sitting on the table said "yes" I gave her her plate. " and one mid rare steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables on the side."
The man said that the plate was his, and so I set it on the table in front of him. I would have made my way back, but I still had the tray in my hand and I go back with it.
I went back looking for a waitress to hand her the tray but I didn't find any outside of the kitchen. So I made my way to the kitchen but didn't walk in, I was sure that I wasn't allowed, and I didn't want to get in any trouble.
So I waited outside I was sure someone would pass by. " HEY." Someone yelled anger walking my way. When she came closer I could read the tag that was on her shirt, it red manager. I immediately knew I was in trouble.
" What the hell are you wearing? I told you that this is an important day, that there will be important people coming today. I said that I wanted everything to be done perfectly and this is how you wear your uniform. YOUR FIRD. GET OUT OF HERE." She said snatching the tray from my hand.
I felt the tears in the corner of my eyes. I don't know why but I always end up crying when someone yells at me, but I never cry in public.
I made my way to the bathroom in a fast pace. The moment the door was locked the a tear fell down and then another, and that was it. After those two tear I forced myself to suck it up.
I need to get my shit together and to stop crying every time someone yells at me in public. She just yelled.
Wow, I just got fired before I could even get a job.
I washed my face and walked out of the bathroom to the dining room and luckily, this time I made it without running in to the manager.
When I walked in and sat down everything went quite and all eyes where on me. " what took you so long?" Matteo.
" I.. " before I could finish what I was about to say, we heard someone knocked on the door and then she walked it.
I felt anxiety rushing though me when I saw that it was manager. I tried to make myself less noticeable by pushing myself deeper to to the chair, but that would clearly fail when you're 5'8 and one of the only two girls on this table. I clearly would stand out.
" good evening. It's an honor to have you here tonight , with us. " she said with a completely different tone than the she used just few seconds ago.
" if there is anythi...." Her words were stuck in here throat the moment her eyes landed on me. Her face contracted in anger and she started walking my way with a fast pace " what are you doing here I though I told you to get out?" This time her tone came out much harsher, as she grabbed my arm and pulled me out of my seat.
Right now all I felt was anger, how dare she grabbed me just like that. " let go of my arm" I said firmly, while looking her in her eyes daring her to disobey.
She act upon my order. " I said let go." I repeated my words.
" I would suggest to listen to my sister. " once she heard Vincent say those word she immediately stepped back.
" I think you may have mistaken me for a different person, as for I have never worked nor applied for a job here. Isn't it enough that you yelled at me in front of all of those people, but now to want to drag me out of this restaurant. I am sure this isn't the ideal way to treat your costumers, am I correct ?"
" I am so sorry ma' am. I did kn.."
I cut her of and said " it's quite alright. Now go do you job and don't allow this mistake to happen again."
" again I am so sorry. "
I sat down once she left. " what happened?" Asked uncle Reno.
" she thought I worked here and yelled at me for not wearing the uniform properly. " I answered, still angry about what happened.
" I am glad you handled things maturely instead of exploding like always, dear" said Ro.
" I don't explode. " I said,with my anger increasing.
" you do." Jay said plainly.
" no I don't."
" remember grade seven. "
" that was not my fault. "I said ,in matter of fact.
" you yelled at him because he was scared of you. " he said.
" I waited patiently for 15 minutes to get a useful sentence out of him. I was getting late for work."
" you had a job? " Marcos asked,coldly. It seems to be the only tone he ever uses when he talks to me.
" yes. I was a waitress in a cafe shop."
" how old were you when you started working there?" He questioned.
I started getting nervous again with all of this questions. I wasn't even suppose to tell them that I used to work, it just slipped out of my mouth. " I was twelve."
Jay noticed that I was getting nervous and grabbed my hand from under the table and started rubbing his fingers against my knuckles.
" how was you job back home last time I heard, you were doing great." Uncle Reno said to break the tension.
" I got promoted. I was going to be the manager next year."I said.
There was a knock on the door and someone walked in with our food. For the rest of the night I stayed quite.
When I went back to the house Xavier told me that there has been some changes in our plan and I am going to need to pack my bag because tomorrow we would go visit my grandparents house and we will be staying there for few days.