Sky's POV

Antonio

That name came with so many unwanted memories and fears. I couldn't breathe and my chest was aching, but I had to act like everything is fine. I promise myself that I will be strong, that I will show no weakness. I will allow no one to ever treat me the way he did.

When I looked at his face all that could see were his eyes. He has the same dark brown eyes and the same brown hair. This was to much. It was overwhelming.

All what I wanted to do was to turn around and run away but I knew that I couldn't. If I did I will break my promise and I never break promises. So, I stood straight and looked at him in his eyes.

I was sure that fear was writing all over my face for a few seconds. But even after I successfully planted a small smile on my face, fear could still be seen through my eyes.

My hands, they were shaking. Yet, I still raised it and gave it to the person that bought back the darkest moments of my life. His hand rapped around my small hand.

It's not him.

He isn't the person that hurt you.

He isn't the person that infected so much pain on you for so many years.

I had to continuously remind myself, as my hand was still shaking in his. I said something that was unheard by everyone including me. I had to repeat it but this time I had to say it louder " it's nice to meet you."

" I am sorry I didn't catch that." He said with a smile.

" it is nice to meet you. " I said louder.

" it's nice to meet you too. " he said finally letting go of my hand. " I would like you to meet my sons."

"Anthony " he looked to be the eldest. He had a dark aura and unlike his father he didn't he smile. He clearly inherited his father eyes but his hair was different it was black.

" Alessandro" he looked very similar to his brother but had different facial structure.

" Ace and Ares. They are twins." He said both of them looked similar, with green eyes.

" and Anglo " this time I had to look down and the small bay that didn't look older than eight years old.

" hello. Am Angelo." He said. He look innocent.

I bend down to his level before saying " hi."

" you're my new cousin right?" He asked said curiosity.

" yes that is me." I said the fear that I felt was forgotten and a bright smile was engraved on my face.

" you look so pretty." He said.

" thank you. You look very handsome as well." I said. He got very cute blush when he heard me say that.

" alright enough with introductions. You must be tired from your long trip. Dinner is waiting." My grandma said.

We all followed her. She led us to a room with a big dinner table. She told us that due to the large amount of people we would be separated into two dining room.

I sat on the chair next to Arabella and Marcos. I had a plate full of food in front of me. I was going to do the usual, which was eat in silence but Arabella had a different.

" sooo, Do you have any boy friend?" She asked.

I almost chocked on my food hearing her words. My face turned red. " not really. You?"

"Not now. I had one but we broke up."

Curiosity got the best of me and I suddenly ask " why?" Realizing how rude it was I add " if you don't mind me asking."

"No it's fine. I just didn't feel the spark. He didn't feel right." She said.

" I get it."

" so,you had a boy friend before?" She asked.

" what? No. Never. I never went out on a date. To be honest if you don't count my best friend Jay or my step brother Will, then I have never went out with a guy even as friends." I said.

" why?" She asked.

" because guys are idiots." I answered.

I heard someone clearing his throat. I was so in to the conversation that completely forgot that I was sitting on a table that had more than ten guys on it and to make the matter worse they were listening to our conversation. They all were looking right at me.

" I.... I didn't mean you guys." I said in a low voice.

" leave her alone. Why are you even listening to us mind you own business." Arabella said, having my back.

" at least we won't have to worry about her going out with guys." Matteo said.

" true." Ethan backed him up.

" ignore him. So,you are telling me you never had a crush." Arabella asked.

" no. I did I just usually stay away from them."

" how about we exchange our sisters yours seems better than mine." Ethan asked Matteo.

" Nope. Not interested in this offer." Matteo said.

" HEY! I CAN HEAR YOU, YOU KNOW." Arabella yell next to my ears making practically lose my hearing.

" why don't you mind your own business?" Her brother asked.

" who was you first crush?"

" this guy in my school. He was the golden boy. He was smart, he was in the debate team and he was kind of cute." I wasn't sure if I was supposed to talk about guys in front of my brothers.

" girl get to the good stuff what did he look like. " she asked and I immediately blushed.

" ummm, he had blonde hair I think. It was brown indoors but in the sun it was blonde and he had green eyes."

" did he have abs?" She asked as if it was life or death situation.

" no abs." I said.

" no abs" she said, with a face that was basically questioning why I even liked him in the first place.

" I know right." I said wondering the same thing.

" how did you know that?" she asked.

I act as if I didn't know what she meant so I wouldn't have to answer the question.

" how did you know he didn't have abs?" She asked.

" umm. I swear it was on accident. I was passing by the football field and he took of his shirt. I swear I directly looked a way." I said I a very defensive voice as if she just accused me with murder.

" why would he take off his shirt if he didn't have abs?" she asked

" I don't know he is an idiot."

" what about your best?" She said wiggling her brows.

She was cut off when my grandma entering the dining room. " are you all done?"

" yes" Marcos said.

" how about you Sky?"

" yes, I am full. Thanks a lot for the food, it was really tasty." I said.

" you plate says other wise, your plate is still full. You should eat more you look skinny." She said. I was a bit surprised I thought I gained some weight.

" do you not feed her back home." She asked Matteo with an angry voice.

" of course we do. Three meals a day." He said.

" and you don't give her any snacks." She said.

Matteo facial expression suddenly changed in to a horrified one.

" I eat a lot back home. " I defend him. " but I ate few hours before I came here."

" fine then. As you all know there are a lot of people here, therefore two people will be sharing one room. Sky and Arabella you both will be in one room. Marcos and Matteo. Lorenzo and Elijah. Ethan and Mathew." She said with a strong voice. " would you be comfortable sleeping with Arabella or would you like to change?" Her voice softened when she asked.

" no I will be fine." I said, not wanting to cause any problems.

" can I exchange with Mathew? I want to be with Ethan." Matteo asked.

" No, the decision is final." Grandma said harshly.

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The conversation I had with Arabella distracted me from the memories that creeped it is way back in to my mind. Now that I was laying on the bed next to her, there was nothing keeping the demons from coming back to hunt me.

'It's not him they two different people.' I tried to reassure myself.

'He are different. He may look similar and has the same name but that doesn't mean he would hurt me.'

' it also doesn't mean he wouldn't.'

With those thoughts running around my head. I was finally able to fall a sleep.

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Everything was aching. My arms that has been hanging from the ceiling by the chains, my back that has been torn to shreds, and my throat that burned from all the screaming.

I had my eyes closed the whole time, it some how helped with the pain. I couldn't see him torturing me and I couldn't see what was his next move but at least I was prepared by knowing that it wasn't over yet.

" open your fucking eyes." He said, but I didn't obey his orders.

" you know I don't like repeating myself." He said, but I wouldn't do anything he would want me to do.

" fine then. I will open them for you." He said.

When I heard his word my heart beat went faster and my hand started sweat even more. I did know what his next move was.

I heard someone heavy hit the ground. The sound of something being dragged on the ground reach my ear. And before I know it I felt a hammer hit my stomach with so much force.

The air in my lungs got knocked out. My eyes snapped open from the sudden pain. I held my scream back knowing that my throat would hurt more if I scream.

" that is what you get for not listening." He said.

Before I could recover from the pain he hit me again but this time in my face. I could hold my scream anymore. I think he may have dislocated my jaw.

" oops. We can't leave it like that. Let me fix it for you."

He grabbed my jaw and .........

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I snapped my eyes open and grabbed the hand that was reaching out for me. I look up to see whose hand did it belong to. It was Arabella.

" hey,are okay?" she asked with concern filling her eyes.

I let go of her hand and sat up. " yeah. It was just a nightmare."

" you sure? You were whimpering in your sleep."

I gave her a reassuring smile and said " yeah, like I said it was just a nightmare."

It wasn't just a nightmare. It was my past.