Valentina's POV

"We will be visiting the doctor tomorrow."

My elder brother's words rang in my head like a drum making me go all alarmed.

"W-What ? No !" I said and stood up from my seat.

There is no way I am going to visit the damn doctor.

"Sit down, Valentina." Dante said, sternly but I had enough of him listening to him or more like obeying his orders from last night.

"No." I denied, shaking my head and I watched how my brother's jaw clenched and his black eyes going more dark & cold.

"Valentina don't defy me and sit back." His deep cold voice sent a shiver down my spine but I wasn't going to back down that easily.

"I am not going to visit any doctor tomorrow." I firmly said only to get a cold glare in return.

"You will visit the doctor, Valentina." Dante said, sternly.

"I said no. You can't force me." I greeted out as I clenched my fist.

Just because he is my brother doesn't mean he can force me. Period !

"I just want to make sure you are okay, Valentina so we are definitely going to visit the doctor tomorrow." He stated, his voice was blank & cold.

Okay ? I am broken here ! But he doesn't have to know that.

"I am fine okay so I am definitely not going to visit any doctor tomorrow." I said back while matching his tone he used earlier.

"Valentina." My elder brother greeted out my name and I slightly flinched and his sharp black eyes noticed it and they went soft for a second before they were cold again.

Dante took a deep breath before he stood up and walked in my direction and I forced myself not to back away from him and crane my neck upwards to look at his face.

Now I hate to be short heighted !

"It's not good for you to have such small appetite. Your health is in bad condition after what you told me and we need to work on it to get it back in good condition." Dante said. This time his voice was calm and strangely a bit gentle too.

"Visiting a doctor can help you, Valentina." He said and I just stared at him.

My brother was right. Doctor can help me but he can cause me problem as well.

What if the doctor expose about what I went through in New York ?

No ! That's not happening. I just got my family and I don't want them to know about my dark past which I am trying so hard to hide from them.

"No." I denied once again and I can feel the heat of anger coming out from my elder brother who was looking down at me with his black eyes.

"Is that your last decision ?" He suddenly asked and I frown a bit but nodded my head.

"Yes."

"Okay." Dante said and moved back to his seat and I, on the other hand grew confuse & nervous.

Now what does his 'okay' means ? But I knew this word is anything but fine.

"Okay ?" I asked, narrowing my eyes at him and he just calmly look into my eyes.

"You can leave now." Dante said and instead of becoming relief that I was finally leaving this suffocating room I grew tense in my position.

"What are you going to do ?" I asked, trying to keep my tone calm.

"I am going to do what I should do after you refuse me." Dante voiced out and his voice which was completely blank made me re-think if I did right to refuse him earlier.

"And what does you mean by that ?" I asked again and least expected him to answer me and I was right when he said.

"Nothing. Now leave." He ordered and I knew his 'nothing' means everything than it's actually meaning.

Having no more words left to say I just do what he said. I walked out from the room while feeling my elder brother's intense gaze on me.

I walked in the silent corridor as I wondered what Dante is going to do now ?

One thing I am sure whatever he is going to do I will not like it. Duck ! but I am sure as well that there is no way I am visiting any doctor tomorrow who can expose me in just no time.

I didn't realise when I reached the stairs and before I knew I unbalanced and I closed my eyes in fear and prepared myself to roll down the stairs like a roller but I didn't feel the cold stairs instead I felt a strong arm wrapped around me and I was pulled into someone's embrace.

I open my eyes and looked up only to meet Galene's face who eyes were showing worry.

Was he worried for me ?

Galene helped me to stood straight and I sighed in relief but gulped when I saw the wide & long stairs behind me.

If Galene didn't catch me. I am sure I was going to break few of my already weak bones.

I looked back at Galene who was now silent and watching me. I smiled a bit at him and said.

"Thanks for catching me on time."

Galene didn't said anything but after few seconds he realised I was waiting for him to say anything. I really want hear him.

Earlier when he told me & Francesco that everyone was waiting for us that was the first time I heard his voice. He is so quiet like really quiet.

Galene's voice was deep but not deep like father, Alessandro or Dante.

"Be c-careful." Galene said his voice was neither cold or normal. I found myself nodding to him. "I will, Galene." I said with a small smile.

My silent brother just once nod and turned around to leave and before I can stop myself I asked.

"Are you not happy that I am back ?"

'Stupid ! Stupid ! Stupid !' I thought to myself as I stared at my brother's back who froze in his place after hearing me.

I thought Galene will just walk away, ignoring my question but he surprised me when he replied without turning to face me.

"I am h-happy that you are back, Valentina."

Saying those words Galene walked away, leaving me near the wide stairs and a smile broke out on my lips.

'At least one of my more brothers isn't upset to have me back.' I thought as I climbed down the stairs.

I was nervous thinking Galene isn't happy about my presence here but I was wrong he is happy. I hope he just didn't lied to me earlier or else I am going to be hurt once again.

So far, all of my brothers except Xander seems to be okay that I am back. Except Xander everyone is happy to have me back I may add.

I sighed. Xander, my angry brother he is the only one who seems to not like my presence here. Does that means he wished that I never return only ?

"Sisy !" I drew back from my thoughts when I heard Francesco calling me and I found him on the couch.

"Hey !" I said as I walked towards him and he pulled me to sit beside him.

"So how does this 'private talk' went with Dante huh ?" Francesco asked, wiggling his eyebrows, playfully.

Oh ! I wished I can tell him how terrifying & suffocating it went but instead I just replied.

"It was okay." Saying this I made myself comfortable on the couch.

"Okay ? Oh common tell me what you both talked about ?" Francesco asked while facing me looking so interested.

Telling him we actually talked about my fucked up heath doesn't sound a interesting topic to me.

"Nothing that will interest you, Francesco." I said only to get a whine in return from him.

"Sisy ! Tell me. I am sure it is interesting because Dante isn't a person who wants to talk to anybody by himself that easily." Francesco said and I find myself curious a bit.

"Elaborate what you mean by those words that you said about Dante." I said.

"Well, Dante usually prefers to talk when he felt that it is really needed or else if you are dying also he won't look into your direction and just walk away."

I raised my eyebrows after listening to Francesco. If Dante was really like that then the last night he can just ignore me but he didn't instead he helped me and if I am not wrong he actually cleaned me as well because I noticed that I didn't smell of vomit on myself as I woke up today.

That clearly says one thing that Dante who apparently doesn't get bothered of someone is dying also had took care of me last night.

"Sisy ?" Francesco called as he shook me and I blinked. "Yeah ?"

"Where are you lost ?" Francesco asked. "Nowhere." I replied but he doesn't seems to believe my word.

"Dimmi." Francesco demanded.

(Tell me)

I sighed but something popped in my head. "Hey you told me earlier that will show me the video where Luciano threw water on Matteo right ?" I said, hopping Francesco will just leave the topic about my private talk with Dante.

"Oh ! Si. Let me show you the video." Francesco said as he fenced out his phone from his pocket and scrolled through it and I quietly left a sigh in relief.

"Look here. I found it." Francesco said and showed me the screen of his phone where the video of our 3rd elder brother threw water on Matteo who woke up with a jerk while cursing loudly.

I giggled as I saw the whole video which Francesco recorded.

"Poor Matteo." I mumbled as the video came to an end but I was still giggling slightly.

"You should have help him instead of recording like that Francesco." I said as I looked to him but got confused when he was just staring at me with a smile on his face.

"What ?" I asked, confused.

Francesco shook his head before saying with the same smile on his face. "Nothing sisy. Your giggles are so cute."

I can feel my cheeks getting hot and I look away clearing my throat. I heard Francesco chuckling.

"Are you blushing, sisy ?" He asked, playfully.

"Of-Of course no." I denied only to get surprised when he pinched my left cheek, gently.

"Really ? Your red cheeks says otherwise, cara sorella." Francesco said as he patted my now more red & hot cheeks.

(dear sister)

"Fermare !" I said and pulled away from him only to get pulled back by him who was now side hugging me as he wrapped his arms around my shoulders.

(Stop !)

"No. Look at you sisy. You are so cute." Francesco said and I knew I was going to become a red tomato if he continue.

"Francesco, stop it !" I said as I tried to wiggle out from his side hug but oh boy ! he was stronger than me obviously.

"Nuh-uh. You look 100 times more cute with your blushing cheeks." He said and suddenly peck my cheek and I stop my movements.

"I look like a tomato." I said and resumed my movements.

"Yeah a cute little tomato, sisy." He said with a playful smile but his eyes hold so much love for me that I was melting like ice-cream.

I ceased my actions and just let him hug me. I let my head fall on his shoulder and he doesn't mind it instead he just pulled me into a better & more comfortable position.

"Francesco, do you think Xander will ever forgive me ?" Once again I let myself be stupid as I whispered to my brother whose hold around me tightened.

"Valentina, you didn't do a big mistake that is unforgivable. Xander might be angry now but he can never be that angry to unforgive you. He is your brother, a hot-headed one still he will forgive you in the end." Francesco slowly but gently explained to me and I can't help but found his words hit my broken & scared heart deeply.

Xander is my brother and he will forgive me !

"Gracie." I whispered and hugged him and he rubbed my back softly.

(Thank you)

"Non esserlo." Saying this I felt Francesco kissing my temple and I let myself drowned in the warm hug of my brother.

(Don't be)

Suddenly we heard coughing sounds that resulted us to broke the warm hug. I looked up only to my other brothers--Matteo & Massimo standing.

I watched as Matteo & Massimo staring or more like glaring at Francesco who in return just smirk at them.

"Oh hey brothers." Francesco greeted like he was unfaced by their glares which he certainly was.

Matteo & Massimo took a seat opposite to us. "Looks like you both got really close in a short period of time." Matteo voiced out, his voice sounded strange to my ears.

"Well, what can I say now." Francesco quite arrogantly said as he wrapped his arms around my shoulders and pulled me to his side while a damn smirk was playing on his face.

I looked at Matteo & Massimo who rolled their eyes and looked at me.

"Dove, do you want a tour of our mansion ?" Massimo asked and I quickly nodded. "Yes, I would love to have one."

At least I can be a little free from every stressing thoughts I have in my mind and drowned myself in the magnificent beauty of this mansion.

"Sure, amore." Matteo said as he stood up and walked towards me and forwarded his right hand before saying. "Come I will give you the tour."

(Love)

I slip my hand in his and Matteo hold it as he pulled me up and started to move somewhere. I heard footsteps behind me indicating that Francesco & Massimo are following us as well.

Matteo then one by one showed me each corner of the mansion and damn I was all impressed. This mansion has every room which you will only see in TV or movies.

Theatre room, gaming room, pool, etc you name it and this mansion has it.

But my most favourite place in this whole magnificent mansion are the huge library & the terrace.

I bet I am going to find myself most of the time in the library during daytime and during night at the terrace. I will go there when I suffer from a nightmare.

My brothers i.e Matteo, Massimo & Francesco also showed me their rooms and I was right each room defines their personalities.

I also got to know that Francesco is a die-heart fan of rock music. He has rock bands posters covering his room's wall.

Matteo & Massimo maybe twins but their preferences for their room where a bit different like Matteo's room was in pastel & black colour whereas Massimo's were green & black.

I didn't see my father's or my other rooms because I don't want to step out from my limits but I am sure their rooms must have a combination of black with any other colours.

Beside Matteo, Massimo & Francesco didn't show me other room's as well saying that they will others will themselves show me to it and I just said 'okay'

But I wonder if Xander will ever want me in his room though. He doesn't even like to be in my presence so I don't think so he will let me enter in his room ever in the upcoming future.

Let's just see what future holds for me !

I also got to know that along with Dante--father & Alessandro's has their own home office rooms as they work from home sometimes.

Overall, I love the whole mansion. It's beautiful indeed.

"So dove..?" Massimo trailed off and I smiled at him before saying.

"The mansion is gorgeous. I love it."

Hearing me other three smiled back and we went back to the living room where father was already sitting there. Hearing our footsteps he raised his head and looked at us.

His black eyes which were blank suddenly became soft when they met my hazel ones but maybe I was just hallucinating.

"Tesoro, come here." Father said and I obeyed to it as I took a seat beside his left while Matteo, Massimo & Francesco took a seat on the remaining couch.

"I see, you have already toured our mansion so do you like it ?" Father asked, softy and I nodded before answering.

"I love it. It's beautiful."

He smiled. "Good to hear that."

Just then Luciano entered and he took the seat beside me as he smiled at me and I smiled back at him.

I don't think so I smiled this much before coming here.

Maybe because I have no reason to smile. Besides no one smile at me like my father & brother's do.

"Baby, I was wondering if you want something special for lunch." Luciano said and before I can say something Francesco did.

"Yes ! Can you make my fav dish ?"

"I wasn't asking you, Fran." Luciano vocalized and Francesco pouted, slightly.

"It's okay, you can make his fav food because I wasn't going to eat lunch anyway." Just I said that others looked at me confused.

"Why ?" Father asked.

"Actually as you see I have my breakfast late my stomach is full so I won't be able to have lunch." I said, partially the truth.

"It's fine, we can have our lunch a bit late." Luciano voiced out and I melted right there after hearing him.

He is so sweet !

"It's alright. You guys don't have to do that." I said, gently. "Besides I am used to not to have lunches." I said in the flow but I realised my mistake and cursed myself inside the head.

Why am I being so stupid today ?

"What do you mean by that, princess ?" Father asked, seriously.

I noticed all my other brothers were looking at me with serious yet confused eyes and I cleared my throat before replying.

"Actually I used to do part-time jobs at a diner & library in the afternoon so usually I would skip my lunches still I used to have some snacks in between." I quickly added the snacks part as well so they don't get more worry then already they were looking.

"You used to do part-time jobs ?" Matteo asked while his fists were clenching. I nodded.

"But you are just 15 years old." Francesco said in an unbelievable tone.

"It's normal in New York for teenagers to do part-time jobs, Francesco." I voiced out, casually.

"But.." He trailed off looking quite angry & upset and I frowned.

"Valentina, were you doing those jobs by your consent or..." Father trailed off and I knew he was asking.

"Yes, I was doing those jobs because I want to. No one forced me." I leid.

I wish I could tell him the truth but I can't.

I was forced to do part-time jobs because Elina & Jack never give me money to buy the necessary things so having no choice I started to work at diner & library to have at least some money in my hands that helped me through some really hard times.

But still I have faced some terrible beatings because of that little money that I earned myself.

Flashback

I entered the house and quietly made my way to the store room. I opened the cranky metal door and I froze on my place when I saw Jack standing inside there.

Hearing the door opening Jack turned around and my eyes feel on the light brown envelope he was holding.

'Shit !' I thought as I trembled in my place knowing something bad happening to me.

"Come here, bitch." Jack ordered and with head down and trembling body I moved towards him and stood quietly.

"Look likes you are making money behind our back huh." Jack voiced out as he waved the brown envelope in his hand.

I kept quiet not knowing what to say to him.

Suddenly he grabbed my jaw and pulled up. I clenched my teeth not to whimper from his brutal hold.

"From when ?" He asked and with difficulty I replied to him.

"F-From 2 m-months."

He hummed then left my jaw with a jerk. I steady myself not to fall back and again looked down.

"So baby, tell me what punishment should I give you for hiding this money from me hm ?" Jack wondered loudly while I trembled badly in my place hearing the 'punishment' word.

"I-I am s-sorry." I spoke only to receive a slap on my right cheek and fall back due to the sudden action.

Jack bent down as he grapped my hair and pulled it cruelly. A whimper left my lips. It hurts so bad.

"Your fucking sorry won't help you here, little bitch." He spat, angrily and I shook badly knowing he was right but I just try to check my luch but that failed, miserably.

"Hm~ should I tell Elina about this ?" I froze hearing him and quickly shook my head while keeping my eyes down all this time.

"N-No ! please n-no." I pathetically begged.

I don't want to imagine what Elina will do after knowing that I was secretly earning money behind her back.

"Hm no ? Okay but what will I get in return to keep your little secret hm ?" Jack whispered near my ear and gulping I said.

"I-I will do everything you s-say to me."

I closed my eyes for a moment knowing I will regret saying those words. But I have no choice here left like always.

"Really ? Good." Jack said as he left my hair and stood straight. I was going to get up as well but he kicked me in the stomach and I fell down, quietly groaning in pain.

"Listen, little bitch. You will earn money and give all the money you earned to me and the day you stop doing that I will tell Elina and then you get ready to face her." Jack said, smirking and I just silently nodded, agreeing to him that I will do whatever he said.

"Good for you only." He said as he walked out from the store room not before giving me an another kick in the stomach.

I lay down on the cold floor as silent tears left my eyes. Now I have to give my hard work money to my so-called father.

I hate myself for not standing up for myself !

Flashback Ends

From that day onwards I used to give money to Jack but still I was not that stupid. Secretly I used to side some money and gave Jack the remaining money.

And heaven bless Jack never found about my little stunt. Like this I saved some good amount of money and I made sure that I hide them well so neither Elina or Jack can find them.

"Valentina." I drew back from my thoughts hearing my father's voice. "Yes ?"

"You sure you weren't forced ?" Father asked, his black eyes pooling with unsureness in them.

"I am sure." I said. I hate to lie to him but I don't have any choice.

"Okay." He nodded and I sighed in relief in my mind.

"Fine if you don't want to eat anything for now but I will give you some snacks you can eat them still from tomorrow onwards you will start eating properly lunch, baby." Luciano said beside me and not knowing what to say I just nodded my head.

Valentina's POV End's

Matteo's POV

My love, my little sister she used to do part-time jobs. Fuck !

She is the literal princess of whole Italy. She should have been no need of picking up her pinky finger to do a single work.

She was meant to order everyone not taking orders at a fucking diner or at a library.

I stared at my baby sister who was calmly sitting between dad & Luciano. I know not only me but others are troubled & upset knowing Valentina used to do some shitty part-time jobs at such an young age.

Fuck ! I wish now more we would have found her earlier so she doesn't have to work just to earn some money.

Our principessa has all the rights over our money, property, etc. You name it and she owned it. Period !

I sighed, knowing we can't change the past but we will definitely not let her do shitty work from onwards. She doesn't need to. We are here for her. We can do for her. She just have to order us and we do it without any complaint.

And that includes killing someone also.

But looking at my cute & innocent baby sister. I knew she will be the last one to ask us to kill someone for her.

"It's alright. I, actually enjoyed working at diner & library. At diner, cute families used to come and I enjoyed serving them and at the library, there used to be so much peaceful surrounding that I used to complete most of my school homework there." Valentina shared her little past with us, after she noticed that how upset we were knowing that she was doing part-time jobs.

"That's nice to hear that, tesoro." Dad said as he patted her head. His eyes hold so much love for his daughter.

We all do. It's just some knew how to show it while some don't. But I am sure after the arrival of our principessa we are going to change.

Change for better & for her !

Matteo's POV End's

Third Person's POV

Time Skip

It was already dinner time. Moretti's were already in the dinning except for their principessa.

"Francesco, go call your sister down." Leonardo ordered and Francesco nodded his head as he stood up but halted when they all heard a gentle voice.

"No need. I am here." Valentina said as she made her presence in the dinning hall. She took a seat beside Francesco who pulled out a chair for her and she quickly passed him a 'thanks'

"You had a good nap, tesoro ?" Leonardo asked his daughter, gently who nodded her head. "I did." Valentina lied.

She didn't slept instead she was withering from the pain. Her torso was in pain as hell and she laid on her bed while clutching her torso the whole afternoon.

Valentina made sure that her bedroom was properly locked this time so neither her brothers, father or anyone can hear her whimpering sounds from pain.

She doesn't want anyone to know about her bruised up torso or body especially her new found family.

"Bene." Leonardo said then ordered the maids to serve them food. Linda along with two more maids obeyed Leonardo's order and left quickly after doing their job.

(Good)

Valentina's eyes moved around until they landed on Xander who was already looking at her but averted his eyes after he noticed she was looking at him.

'Was it guilt in his eyes ?' Valentina thought but shook her head further thinking she might be hallucinating it.

They all started to eat the food and Valentina tried to eat as much as she can but she didn't missed the intense stare on her and that stare belonged to Dante.

Valentina looked up to Dante who was looking at her with blank eyes which made Valentina looked away.

Valentina was confused because why didn't Dante told anybody about her eating problem to anyone ?

She knew he wasn't going to ignore it because he said earlier he will do something which he should do after she denied him.

But she didn't knew what he is going to do ? and that is making her anxious.

Her eyes fell on Alessandro who was watching her silently. Her hazel eyes noticed her eldest brother's deep brown eyes not that warm anymore making her wonder what wrong's with him ?

Valentina had her dinner with Luciano explaining some more of his special dishes to her as he served the food in her plate and she thanked him, politely.

Soon they were finished with their dinner and moved towards the living room. Valentina was going to announce her departure to her room as she was tired from the pain in her torso.

But before she can say anything Alessandro beat her to it.

"Valentina I need to talk to you."

Valentina looked up at Alessandro sensing his deep serious voice. Others looked between them confused but didn't say anything and wished her a 'good night' except Dante & Xander who walked away not sparing her a glance and Leonardo who stood silently and speak when only Dante, him, Alessandro & Valentina were there.

"What is it that you need to talk with Valentina, son ?" Leonardo asked, his eldest son whose eyes unwavered from his baby sister who was silently staring at him.

"You will know dad. Come to my office. It's better if we talk there." Alessandro said and started to moved his office direction and other three followed him, quietly.

Valentina already somewhat sensed what must her eldest brother wants to talk about. She silently glared at Dante's back and as if sensing her glared Dante looked back at her from above his head and raised his one eyebrow at her making her look away with soundless scoff.

Soon they reached Alessandro's office and entered it. Valentina's eyes roamed around the room and it was beautiful and slightly more bigger than Dante's office room.

"Take a seat." Alessandro vocalized as he took the seat on his leather one. Valentina sat across him and Dante & Leonardo took the seat on the comfortable couches that were present in the room.

Third Person's POV End's

Valentina's POV

My heart thumped in nervousness. I already might confess about my eating trouble to Dante but now when my eldest brother & father will know about it as well. I don't know what will happen next ?

"So Valentina.." Alessandro started as he stared at me in the eye making me look down. No ! I wasn't ready to talk to him about my problem yet but here it seems I have no choice.

"Dante informed me about something related to you and that sounds a concerning topic to me." Alessandro stated in a serious tone.

"Concerning topic ? What is it ? Tell me." Father demanded. His voice was worried and urgent.

"Valentina, do you want to answer our father ?" Alessandro asked and I looked up at him and slowly shook my head and then looked down.

"Tesoro, why don't you want to tell me ?" Father asked, his voice sound hurt to my ears and I feel bad to make him feel that way.

"I-I.." I tried to talk but no words left my lips. "S-Sorry." I whispered enough loud so all the other three can hear it.

A silence took over and I looked up to see all the three of them just watching me. Alessandro & Dante's face were blank and father's face has a frown on it.

"Alessandro, explain to me what is happening here ? What are you talking about ?" Father demanded as his eyes moved from my form to my eldest brother's who dark brown eyes were watching me all this time.

"Dad.." Alessandro started and I looked down at my lap as I clucthed my fist, tightly.

I listened as Alessandro told Dad about the private talk I had with Dante this morning.

As Alessandro ended a very heavy & awkward silence took over this time. I looked over at my father only to see glaring at the wall with clenched jaws & fists. He looks scary !

I looked away from him and back to my lap. I waited for my father to say something and he finally did.

"Is it true, Valentina ?" He asked and I nodded. "Words." He said.

"Yes, it is t-true." I muttered.

The atmosphere around feels heavy. I looked up at my father whose eyes were closed tightly as if he was trying to control himself from busting out.

My elder brothers don't look any better. They eyes were now dark & cold. Fury can be seen in all the three of their eyes.

I wonder if their reaction to my eating problem is like these then how will they react when they will get to know about the abuse I went through from all the past years.

I don't want to imagine their reactions.

After a minutes of awkward silence father finally spoke.

"Valentina, you are going to visit the doctor tomorrow."

I gulped. "No, I don't want to." I said and watched my father's & brothers narrowed at me.

"Why ? What's the reason behind your denying this much ?" Dante asked who was quiet all this time.

"I will be fine in few days so there is no need of visiting a doctor." I said, calmly. Inside I was freaking out !

"Listen princess, you aren't suffering from a minor cold that you will be fine in few days. Here, you are suffering from an eating disorder and I won't allow that so I am not taking a 'no' for an answer." Father said, his voice stern & cold. I guess this is the first time I heard him talk to me with that tone.

"But--" Alessandro cut me off.

"No buts. Dad is right. We are not going to compromise with your health."

"You all can't force me." I voiced out, coldly and they glanced each other before Alessandro saying.

"We don't want to force you but when it concerns your health Valentina--we will force you."

"Alessandro is right. We are going to see the doctor tomorrow even if you don't like it." Dante said and a small smirk was playing on his damn lips making me clenched my fist, tightly.

The audacity of this man !

"End of discussion. We are going to visit the doctor tomorrow." Father declared and my tense shoulders slumped back in defeat.

Guess what ? Now I really have to visit the damn doctor tomorrow.

"Fine." I greeted out with clenched jaws.

"Good. You can go and sleep. It's already late." Father said, this time his voice was gentle.

I stood up and turned around and advanced towards the door but I halted when Alessandro spoke.

"I know Valentina, right now you are not liking us for forcing you but we genuinely care about you and we are not taking any risk for your life."

"We just found you and we are not allowing anyone & anything taking you away from us, again." This time father said and his voice was grave.

My hold on the knoor knob tighten but I kept silence. What should I say to them ? If they already made up their minds right ? Right !

After a minute of silence I finally spoke up. "Okay. Good night."

What ? That's the only words my brain came up with.

I turned the door knob & opened it and stepped out and before I completely walked out from the room and the door closed behind me I heard one of them saying.

"We are sorry but we are not letting anything happen to you, our principessa."

*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'

Hey yo beautiful & handsome people this is Chapter 9. Hope you like it.

So Valentina is going to end up in doctor's clutches.

Is her dark past going to come out in front of her family ? Or not ?

To know keep reading & voting and commenting on my story !!

See ya in the next chapter.

Take care. Bye.

Thank you, Everyone : )

Words Count :- 5930