Alicia's pov:

Yesterday after dinner, I went to my room to think about how my life turned 180°. From Abusive step-parents to a caring father. No friends to 5 brothers. Slaps to hugs. Attic to this huge mansion. There I was a slave and here, there are maids to do every little thing.

Sir getting caught, turned out to be a magical turning point in my life. All for good. When papa shared their secret with me, I felt like they finally counted me as their family. So I decided to break my walls, it was hard but when I told them about my past, it was like some heavy burden was off my shoulders. I don't regret telling them everything in that moment of weakness. I am willing to take this risk and for once trust my family, who trusted me.

Today dad told us during breakfast that since school is starting tomorrow, we'll be going to spend the entire day together. Yes from tomorrow, I'll be going to school with Yahel and the twins.

Lucas had some work so we decided to leave after lunch. By that time, Martin sat with me and Yahel in the living room and ordered school stuff for us. Yes, you read right, the very same Martin. And he wasn't even a bit rude. Shocker right?

After having lunch, we were on the road for an hour. We brought two cars, dad was driving one with me and the twins. Whereas Lucas was driving the other car with Martin and Yahel. Two cars with four bodyguards in each were following us like a shadow.

We were going to a beach and I was so excited. It was my first time going to one. Felipe and Yahel were also equally eager.

I dressed in a beige top with matching loose pants. I wasn't comfortable showing more skin because of my scars. And I didn't wear any swimwear because I didn't know how to swim.



After an hour, we reached the beach. It was beautiful weather. Sunny but not burning. A fine breeze was slowly playing with my hair while the water was singing a sweet welcome song.

I removed my footwear and ran barefoot on the sand towards the water. A wave came and washed my feet. Got sand and cold water, it was tranquil. I was so lost that I almost forgot about my family whom I came with until dad wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

"Like it baby?"

"I love it, Papi."

"Now come first apply some sunscreen, we don't want you to get sunburns, right?"

"Okay, papa."

I went with him to where the boys had laid a huge beach blanket on which everyone was settled. Lucas was typing something on his phone, Martin was lying down and absorbing the sun, twins were arguing over something while Yahel was also applying the cream. He passed me the bottle and I also applied some.

"Papi since we are spending the day together so shouldn't we spend it with each other instead of on our phones?" I asked papa while looking at Lucas. I have no idea where I am getting this courage from. Hearing my remark, Lucas instantly looked at me.

" Hm, You are indeed right, princess." dad said

"now happy," Lucas said as he kept his phone back in his pocket

"Thank you," I said nodding and smiling.

"Now what do you want me to do, Miss Ortiz."

"I don't know as this is my first time on the beach, so you guys tell me."

"You are our princess so let's build a sand castle for you," Yahel suggested.

"That sounds fun." I agreed.

"So let's do that, soldiers get to work," Felipe commanded.

Everyone joined while Isaac and Martin groaned.

"Please Zackie and Tintin," I said giving them my puppy eyes.

"Fine" and finally they both joined us.



After an hour or so, we were done. Our Castle was ready. It was so much fun working with my brothers. They quarreled over every silly thing. In midst of building the castle, we all had a little sand fight which is now recorded on dads camera.

Yahel intentionally annoyed Martin and Issac and now somehow he was buried in the sand, only his face was now visible.

The scene was so funny that we burst out laughing. I laughed clutching my stomach.

For the first time, I had this much fun in my life. My Brothers taught me volleyball and even played frisbee. After two hours, I was exhausted so I returned to the blanket and sat there. Everyone joined me even though none of them looked tired. They weren't even sweating.

"Let's play 20 questions. It will help us to know each other better." Papa suggested.

So we settled in a circle and I was half lying on Issac. Martin passed cold drinks to everyone while Felipe told me the rules of the game.

"I'll start with a simple question, Tell me your favorite colors." dad asked.

Everyone answered. It was fun and everyone asked a series of similar easy questions mostly about each other's favorites.

It was the fourth round, again it was my turn to ask. ' If not mafia what profession would you all have preferred?' I asked and everyone looked shocked.

"A lawyer," Issac said. "A businessman," Lucas said. "A doctor," Yahel said. "A teacher," Felipe said "A painter," said Martin, which shocked everyone.

"Tintin you paint. Can you please teach me? I love it but I am no good at it." I pleaded to Martin, To which he nodded.

"Dad your turn to answer." Issac pointed out.

"I once had a dream of flying airplanes. So I guess a pilot. What about you Xia?"

"I still have to explore a lot before settling for something but I always thought of opening an orphanage, so I could be there for children who have no one in this world. I would provide them with all the love and care."

We played a few more rounds before running out of questions. Then we packed our stuff and returned home.

Dad said that today we will dine out as a welcome dinner for me. We all had two hours to get ready.

I took a long relaxing bath so I could relax and get rid of all the sand which stuck in my hair and body.

I lost the track of time while bathing and now I am rushing to get ready. Dad said to wear something formal. But I had no idea what. Thanks to Lucas, I had more than enough clothes to choose from but it also confused me more.

I blue dress caught my eye and wasting no time, I hurriedly put it on.



I was finally ready so I went downstairs where everyone was waiting for me.

"You are looking so pretty Xia."

"Yes so beautiful."

"Flutter your wings fairy."

Everyone complimented me and I blushed. All this was so new for me but I am loving it.

We went to a 5-star restaurant it looked too fancy and I felt quite out of place. Though my brothers blended well, they were all formally dressed looking handsome as always.

The food was so delicious, especially the dessert. I fell in love with it. Seeing my happiness, Lucas passed his plate also to me and I greedily took it and finished both.

On the way back home, I fell asleep in the car. Dad carried me to my room. He woke me up so I could change then he tucked me as I drifted off to my dreamland.

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