Giovanni Romano

I woke up to my alarm going off, I turned on my side and quickly turned it off. I got out of bed and yawned before making my way into the bathroom, I brushed my teeth and took a quick shower. Wrapping my towel around my waist, I walked into my wardrobe grabbing some black Calvin Klein boxers and a black suit.

After I finished getting dressed and doing my hair, I put on my black shoes. Completely ready for the day, I walked out of my room while fixing up my suit and making my way downstairs. I immediately smelled food, walking into the dining room. I saw my brothers sitting down, Mario conversing with Angelo and Marco just listened. He always was a listener.

I sat down next to Marco; he greeted me with a nod, and I nodded back at him.

"Good morning, sirs". Charlotte spoke with a soft voice, she was a middle-aged woman in her 40s, she's our maid but we don't really like to refer to her as that, more like a second mother she's been working for us for 10 years.

"How many times do we have to tell you, Mrs. Colombo. Call us by our names". I told her, as she placed our breakfast down in front of us.

"And how many times have I told you to not call me 'Mrs. Colombo". She spoke with a grin., I smirked at her.

"Inteso". Angelo spoke looking at Charlotte, grabbing his fork starting to already dig in his food, I rolled my eyes at him before also starting to eat as Charlotte left the room.

(understood)

"Ah, cazzo". Mario yelled, looking at his phone we all snapped our heads towards him.

(fuck)

"Problem brother?". I asked, taking a bite of my bacon. He looked at me, and nodded making me clench my jaw, it was obviously problems at the company those fuckers can't do anything right.

I nodded in response, and we all quickly ate before heading to the company together.

Arielle Anders

I slowly sat up in my bed, rubbing my eyes. I yawned before grabbing my stuffed animal 'fluffy'. It was given to me by Skye, it was a cute fluffy bunny. I hugged it tightly to my chest before giving it a kiss on the forehead.

I placed it down comfortably on my bed and got up, walking into the bathroom. I stared in the mirror and groaned at my bed hair. I grabbed my moana toothbrush and wet it with a bit of water before applying toothpaste. I hummed a random tune while brushing my teeth, thinking about those men from last night. They were so sweet; they didn't take no for an answer. Most of all they checked if I was okay and gave me a ride home.

I don't know why, but I hope to see them again.

With that thought, I finished brushing my teeth. I turned on the shower, sticking my hand inside making sure it was the right temperature for me before stepping in.

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Getting out the shower, I walk towards my closet with my towel wrapped around my body and open my closet door, skimming through clothes that are on hangers before pulling out a long sleeved light-blue shirt that had flowers on it white and yellow in the middle, along with some blue jeans. I laid the outfit down on my bed, slipping out of my towel. I applied on my strawberry lotion before putting on my outfit.

I looked in the mirror, trying to see if my outfit looked good. I tilted my head to the side, noticing something was missing. I thought for a bit, placing my index finger on my chin, thinking deeply about what to wear for the day. I always have trouble finding clothes and hated picking them out for myself.





Usually, Skye would pick out my outfits for me, but she wasn't back home yet. So, it looks like I'm on my own. I snapped my fingers and ran to my closet, grabbing a jean jacket to complete my outfit before slipping it on my arms in the mirror. I grabbed my vanilla perfume and sprayed it a few times on myself.

Applying mascara which made my eyes and my lashes pop, I had some pretty long lashes... So, I've been told. Brushing my brown curly hair, a bit, I decided to leave it down, grabbing a hair tie and tying it on my wrist just in case.

I nodded to myself, doing a little twirl in the mirror showing off my outfit. I was a bit happy today, well more than I should be. I grabbed my basic light blue handbag with a small gold butterfly in the middle, I placed it on my shoulder and put on my white flats with the whole outfit.

I smiled, leaving my apartment. I walked downstairs and immediately felt the warm air, as the sun beamed down on me. It was really sunny out this morning, at least it wasn't raining. I get really sad and lonely in the rain. I like the rain; it's just my emotions can't handle it... I don't know why though.

I walked down the street, waving to the neighbors I live by who were always nice to me. Mr. Richards gave me a smile and waved at me, before turning his back and continuing his magic powers on someone's car. He always helps people with their cars, one of these days I hope he will maybe let me help him. He always says no, saying I will get hurt.

I opened the glass door of the cafe, noticing it wasn't really busy since it was still early. But there were a few people in here. I looked around in awe at the pretty vines that came down the walls not all the way though, the small white fairy lights hanging in front of the vines in the morning the lights were dimmed. But when it was dark outside it was the most beautiful thing to see through the window. And when you walked in it felt rather comfy. Kleo's pretty brown eyes looked up at me from the counter. She smiled at me, I smiled at her and went to sit down at my favorite spot by the window. She didn't like it when I went up to the counter, since she said I was 'A special customer'.

I looked out the window, placing my hand under my chin and watched the cars pass by. The bell rang indicating someone walked inside the cafe, I didn't pay attention to the person who walked in as a lot of people came and went. But the atmosphere suddenly felt weird as it got quiet. I looked up at the familiar men as they walked up to the counter to order.

As if they felt something, their heads snapped towards me. Four pairs of eyes now staring intently at me.

It was them.

They are actually here.

The four attractive brothers.

What?! Arielle, what are you saying?

I gulped, watching a slight smirk appear on Giovanni's face, Mario and Angelo grinned, Marco just stared at me. I smiled at them, snapping out of my thoughts. I was about to get up, but they instead made their way over to me making me relax in my booth again.

"Hello, bellissima may we sit?". Giovanni asked, I have no idea what he said, but it was fudging hot. I smiled again and nodded. But then his face turned serious, smile gone, he just stood there. They just stood there. Oh fiddlesticks, what have you done wrong now Arielle?

(beautiful)

"Words, principessa". Mario spoke in a low tone; I gulped feeling my stomach turn at his tone.

(princess)

"Yes, yes you may sit". I told them, a smile came back on their faces as Angelo sat down next to me when I moved over a bit, Giovanni sat across from me, and Mario sat next to him. Marco just stood up, leaning on the booth. Did he dislike me? I asked myself.

I then heard a small chuckle, and I looked over at Mario. "He doesn't dislike you princess, he's more of a listener than a talker". He smirked, watching my facial expression change knowing that they all heard what I said.

"You look pretty today". My head snapped towards Giovanni; my mouth opened wide a bit in shock. Nobody ever really complimented me, Only Skye and Kleo. Not even mama complimented me.

I felt my cheeks turn red and said, "O-oh, thank..y-you". I stuttered out, I felt my eyes water. No, no, don't you dare cry. I fooled myself as a tear slid down my cheek, I felt arms wrap around my waist and pull me close.

"What's wrong, little one?". Angelo asked, softly running his hand through my hair and his other hand rubbing my back. Don't you dare sob in a public place.

I couldn't help it when a sob escaped my mouth. Fiddlesticks!

"M-many peowple... d-don't compli..ment.. M-me". I managed to get out, I felt a soft hand on my face, my sobs immediately came to a halt, and I opened my eyes, looking up at a beautiful face. Marco softly whipped my tears away, his face still neutral. I buried my face in Angelo's chest as I hugged him, he continued rubbing my back until I felt better, they all didn't say anything watching me calm down.

I felt embarrassed after I calmed down, I sniffled and slowly pulled away from Angelo.

"I-I'm.. Sorry". I whispered, looking down in my lap avoiding eye contact with any of them.

"You have nothing to be sorry about, angel". Giovanni spoke in a soft voice, I slowly looked up at him with a pout and wet eyelashes, my cheeks and nose a bit red from crying.

"Here you go, your black coffees and a vanilla donut with sprinkles, and a strawberry milkshake". A rude familiar voice spoke, placing their coffee's down in front of them and my usual order in front of me. I felt a bright smile appear on my face. I looked at a girl named Taylor, I worked with her, she isn't the nicest to me. I felt my smile slowly fade.

Please don't say anything to me... I don't want to cry again.

"Ha, Arielle, have you been crying?". She asked her tone even ruder than before, I quickly looked away from her and my lips slightly quivered.

"You should take your bitchy attitude elsewhere". Marco finally spoke his voice, low but booming. I gulped hearing it for the first time. I looked up and watched Taylor look at him in shock, just now noticing he was there. She scurried away with an angry huff.

I giggled slightly, seeing her angry. She usually wins leaving me a crying mess, so it felt like a victory to see her walk away like an angry bird.

I looked over at Marco and gave him a smile. "You guys use no-no words... A lot". I said, grabbing my donut and taking a small bite. I giggled in delight at the taste, Giovanni chuckled.

"Do we, bellissima?". He asked, staring at me intently before taking a small sip of his coffee.

"Yes, very bad words. But thank you Marco. She is always mean to me". I sighed, taking a sip of my milkshake and saw Marco nod at me. "Do we have to get rid of her for you, princess?". Mario asked, I chuckled at him and tilted my head to the side.

"And how would you do that?". I asked, Giovanni smiled, moving a curl out of my face. "We have our ways, little one". I pouted at him.

We all talked for a bit longer, Marco would say a few more words here and there but he was still quiet. One day, I swear I'll get a whole paragraph out of him even if it takes bajillion years.

I didn't want this moment to end, I enjoyed talking with them. They made me feel safe and cared for. They hugged me when I cried, mama never hugged me. She said it's disgusting, and she will get sick. I don't want mama to get sick. But Skye and Kleo hug me. They don't seem to mind.

"G- Gio...". I spoke, not realizing I gave him a nickname. They all looked at me.

"Yes, princess". He asked, amusement in his eyes.

"C-can... You guys... be my f-friends?". I stuttered shyly; I don't have many friends. Only two, which are of course Skye and Kleo.

They all chuckled, Giovanni gently placed his hand on mine, grabbing it and bringing it towards his mouth he gave the back of my hand a soft kiss while staring at me. I blushed, staring back at him.

"Of course, we will be your friend, little one". I felt so much joy, they actually wanted to be my friend. I felt myself laugh out of excitement. If this buff marshmallow wasn't next to me, I would jump out the booth and dance not caring who's watching my silliness.

Giovanni's phone rang, making our laughter come to a stop. He groaned in annoyance and frustration, slowly pulling his phone out. He answered it furiously, not liking he was being interrupted, I saw the same annoyed look on the rest of their faces, I guess they didn't like it neither.

" che cosa?!". He said in an annoyed tone, I don't know what he said but I know he's upset, "We will get there when we get there!". He raised his voice, I jumped a bit but immediately calmed down as he rubbed the back of my hand with his thumb, he hung up the phone and gave me a small smile.

(what)

I smiled back, part of me knowing they had to leave.

"We have to go, little one, call us for whatever you may need. Okay?". I smiled at him, staring into his gray eyes.

"Okay, I will. Thank you for sitting with me today". I said giving them a cute smile, I looked at Marco as he stared at me intently.

"Thank you for letting us sit with you, princess". Mario gently spoke, Angelo softly rubbed my back making me look at him, he had a smile on his face.

"Bye bye, marshmallow". I waved at him, he chuckled. "Is that my name now?". He asked, I nodded frantically and blushed my face as red as a tomato as he gave me a kiss on the forehead before getting up and out the booth followed by Mario and Giovanni.

It was just a kiss on the forehead, why do I feel so tingly?

"See you soon, bellissima". Giovanni spoke, he also placed a kiss on my forehead and so did Mario, I was a bit surprised when Marco did as well. I hid my face and waved at them as they grabbed their coffees. I heard them chuckle before walking away, I looked up and watched as they left.

I smiled brightly and slowly finished my breakfast, happy that I had a lot of friends now.

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2,597 words, I'll end this chapter here as it is the longest, I do apologize, I will try my best to make them shorter. I just want you guys to understand the characters and get to know them a bit more!

Bye for now loves!