Gabriella's pov I woke up to hear screams all around the house. I got up hastily and saw Antonio beside me, staring at me

"What's happening?" I asked and he smiled

"Your brothers are being idiots. Tearing the house apart to find you" he said and poked my nose

"Well shouldn't you tell them that I'm here and okay?!" I asked

"Where's the fun in that?" He said with a smirk and I laughed

Suddenly his door burst open and Matteo ran in hastily, sweating like a fat pig

"Brother! we don't know where Gabriella is!" He yelled, not noticing me yet

"Matteo I'm here" I said waving my hands at him. He stared at me for a full minute and then pulled me into a hug

"Do you know how much you scared me huh?!. I thought you were gone" his voice shook and I glared at Antonio who sheepishly looked away

"I'm sorry bud, it's my fault. I should have told you guys she was in my room" Antonio said

"You think! We searched the entire house for her and you had her but didn't say anything" Matteo said, looking frustrated

"Clearly you didn't search the entire house if you skipped my room" Antonio said as a matter of fact and I fought back a laugh

"Well no one expected her to be here with you. Aren't you guys like mad at each other!" Matteo stated and Antonio looked at me

"Not anymore, we're fine now. Right bambina?" Antonio said looking expectantly at me

"Yes" I said and gave him a hug.

"I kinda liked it when you guys were mad at each other" Matteo mumbled and we stared at him

"What did you just say?" Antonio asked in a grave tone

"N-no I m-meant that I'm happy you guys are good now" he stuttered and ran out of the room making me burst out laughing

"Did you have to scare him?" I asked Antonio who was also laughing

"I was only messing with him" he said with a shrug

"I'm gonna take a shower now" I said and went to my room

I took a hot shower and got dressed in Xander's hoodie with some sweatpants

I went down to see everyone gathered at the dining table

"Good morning" I said

"Morning" they all chorused

"Is that my hoodie?" Xander asked staring at me and I let out a nervous laugh

"No" I stated and he rose a brow at me

"It is too!" He said and I sighed

"Okay fine it is" I said

"Well give it back. You can't keep wearing my clothes bambina" he said, tugging at the hood of the hoodie

"Hey leave me alone. It's my birth right" I said shoving him away from me

"You have so many brothers why do you have to always wear my clothes?" He growled at me

"Because it's comfy" I answered

"Bambina" he whined knowing he clearly wasn't gonna win

"Xander" I mimicked him and he glared at me

We heard a chuckle and turned to see everyone looking at us with smiles on their faces

"What?" We asked at the same time and glared at each other

"You guys look so cute arguing like that" Emilio said squeezing mine and Xander's cheeks

"Piccolo dear, your uncles and I are leaving for Italy today but we'll be back in a couple of days" Grandpa said

"Okay" I said

"Dear we'll get you some stuff from Italy hmm?" Uncle carlo said and my eyes brightened and I nodded

"What about me?!" Matteo said with a pout that did NOT look cute

"Ew don't ever pout again. You look like a pig" I said with a crunched up face and everyone started laughing

"I do not!" He yelled clearly offended

"Oh you do brother" Diego said trying to control his laughter

"Alright leave him alone. Don't listen to them dear" Grandma said with a smile

"Grandma is the only one that loves me I swear" He said with a sad face

I was walking back to my room when someone bumped into me. I looked up to see Bruno glaring down at me

"Watch where you're fuckin going bitch!" He growled at me.

Did he just call me a bitch?

"No you watch where you're going. You're the one who bumped into me!" I growled back

"Shut up puttana (slut)" he sneered and I kicked him in the nuts and he doubled over in pain. I crouched down and stared into his eyes

"Watch your damn mouth or else I will rip you apart" I said lowly and walked away

Alessandro's pov I heard a loud groan from the halls and I walked towards the sound to find Bruno on the ground, holding his dick?...

"What happened?. Are you okay?" I asked concerned

"No your stupid sister kicked my balls" he said exasperatedly and I chuckled

"What did you do?" I asked knowing my bambina would never do that unless he provoked her

"Nothing. That stupid bitch just hit me!" He yelled at me and I glared at him

"Okay watch your fuckin mouth. Don't talk about my sister like that ever again" I said coldly. I get that he's in pain but it doesn't mean I'll let him call my baby a bitch

"Whatever" he grumbled and I smiled before helping him up

"Come with me and tell me what actually happened" I said and led him to my office.

I helped him sit and took a seat next to him. He looked hesitant to talk but I just kept glaring at him until he opened his mouth and told me everything

I was furious, he shouldn't call any girl by those names let alone his own sister. I think it's better that it stays between just both of us. If the others find out they will beat the shit out of him. Especially Antonio

"Look I don't know whatever is going on in your thick head Bruno but the fact is that if you don't stop acting like a dick to her, you will lose her forever

And you will regret everything you've done. Build a bond with her instead of trying to make her hate you. I know you care about her, don't do what will push her away from you" I said and he bowed his head

"I'm sorry. I just don't want her to leave again, what if they take her away again?" He said, his voice trembling lightly

"No one will ever take her away from us. She has all of us to protect her, I would die before I let anyone come near her" I reassured him and he nodded

"Thanks" he said and I smiled at him

"It's okay bud. Remember fix your relationship with her" I said and he nodded before leaving the office

Gabriella's pov I went back downstairs after the whole encounter with Bruno. I heard voices in the kitchen and saw my aunts and grandma preparing something

"Oh dear what are you doing here?" Aunt Isabella asked smiling at me

"Oh nothing I was just wondering if you need any help" I said

"Actually we would love it if you could help us out" Grandma said and I nodded

"You know I'm really sorry about Emilia dear. I know how much she means to you" Grandma said and I froze in my place.

"It's okay" I said, fighting back a sob. I've never talked to anyone about how much mom's death has affected me. It still hurts

"Dear come here, don't cry" Aunt Lisa said, pulling me to a hug and I hugged her tightly as a sob forced it's way through my lips

"I miss her so much" I mumbled in her chest

"I do too. She was such a good woman" Aunt Lisa said rubbing my back to calm me down

"But everyone here hates my mom" I said pulling away from her and wiping my tears away

"The men do. We understood that she did it to protect you, you're the only girl that has been born into this family in generations and the threats were alarming.

Of course she did what any mother would do to protect her child. The men just don't want to understand that she had no other option, we never blamed her for taking you because we knew you were safe with her" Aunt Savannah explained which caused more tears to pool down my eyes

Mom did so much for me, she was the only one I lived for. I love her so much and I wish she was still here with me. I wish she could see me right now

"Bambina why are you crying" Stephano asked as he and the others gathered in the kitchen

"What happened sorella?" Antonio asked cupping my cheeks

"Mom" I whispered and he stilled, pain swirling in his eyes

"Come here" he said and hugged me tight

"It's okay. I'm sure wherever Emilia is, she is looking after you, she will always be with you" he said and kissed my head

"Why are you even crying for that woman?" Damon asked

"You better shut up before I do something I won't regret. You and Bruno are getting on my nerves. Do. Not. Mess. With. Me" I warned him, having an overwhelming urge to beat him up

"That's enough, Damon if you can't say anything nice then just shut the fuck up okay" Nico said, smacking him lightly across the head

"Okay you all can leave now. Gabriella is going to help us prepare lunch" Grandma said probably sensing how uncomfortable I felt

"Let's get to work love" Aunt Isabella said placing a kiss on my cheek

We began making lunch and they made small talks with me to get my mind off things.

"Okay now what do we make for dessert?" Grandma asked

"Can we make pie?" I asked

"Of course cara" she said and I smiled at her

We spent a couple more hours to get everything done. I made the pie with little help from my aunts and grandma

"Cara go and get your brothers down please" Grandma said and I ran upstairs

"Y'ALL GET YOUR ASSES DOWNSTAIRS OR IM GONNA FUCKIN EAT YOUR LUNCH!" I yelled at the top of my lungs

"Bambina that was too loud" Dom said coming out of his room

"Well look it worked" I said seeing the rest of my brothers coming out of their rooms

"Are you okay now?" He asked lowly, not wanting the others to hear us

"I'm fine" I said and he gave me a side hug. We walked back to the dining table

"Woah" Matteo said practically drooling over the food. He ran to his seat and started piling food up in his plate making us laugh

"Slowly dear" Aunt Savannah said and he nodded

"This is amazing" he said with his mouth food

"At least eat with your mouth closed" Leo said with a disgusted look

After lunch, aunts and Grandma went back in the kitchen to grab the dessert. I could see how everyone's eyes were shining

"You made dessert too?" Matteo asked taking a piece of pie and eating it

"Holy fuck this is so good" he said

"Watch your language Matteo" Nico warned

"Sorry but you have to try it" he said and everyone took a piece of the pie

"It is indeed very good. Thanks grandma" Antonio said

"Oh dear it was Gabriella who made the pie. We simply helped a little" she said and everyone's eyes snapped in my direction

"Woah bambina. You are amazing, it's really good" Angelo praised

"Thanks" I said

We ate till we were full, the air was light and happy and I'm just glad that there wasn't anymore drama