Isabella's POV:

I heard some people in the house.

People who were not my disgusting 'providers'.

I thought maybe I was being stupid so I put some heels on and left my room just like my parents wanted me to do

Every step I took made pain shot up through my body

I held onto the banister of the stairs staring down and clenching my fists in pain as I finally after what felt like an eternity reached the end of the stairs

"We have company stupid girl , stand up straight immediately." My father grabbed my wrist making me whimper, snapping my head up and standing straight quickly

My eyes connected with another pair of familiar eyes

Leonardo.

Why was he here?!

He looked down at my wrist which was being held tightly by my father with concern.

Next to him stood Ace and Killian

"I'm sorry I didn't know we had company" I mumbled politely completely out of it

Why were they here?!

My father let go off my wrist standing besides my mother

"Don't apologise I'm sure your parents meant to tell you." Ace spat clearly taking a disliking towards my parents

My parents both laughed awkwardly

"Shall we make our way to the dining room" my father tried to get rid off any tension and everyone but me nodded so he began to lead all three guests to the dining room

They all went ahead of me and I moved the most delicately I could without calapsing to the ground

I hissed accidentally putting too much pressure on my ribs

Leonardo stopped in his tracks turning around like he heard me , he looked really worried now.

"What going on with you love?" He asked walking back to me and staring down at me so that I knew I had to answer truthfully

"Nothing, I'm fine." I told him knowing I couldn't just lie to everyone forever but what else can I do

If I tell him what they do to me , he'll most likely not care , not be able to do anything or he would just think I was weak and lying

He didn't believe me but he nodded

"Come on" he mumbled helping me by holding my hand to support me

I let him because honestly I needed help If I was going to get to the dining room before spring

We entered the dining room together

He went to sit down and patted the seat besides him , I turned to my parents for permission to sit and they both nodded so I walked over and sat.

He gave me a suspicious look before turning to my parents with the same look.

Food was placed in front of us

Pancakes and french toast for everyone else.

A fruit salad for me.

Just another thing my mother finds joy in doing!

Leonardo stared at my plate with a clear grow of anger within him, I didn't quite get why but I just ignored it slowly eating my food

"Why does Isabella have a plate of fruit unlike the rest of us?" Leonardo asked with clear annoyance in his tone

"Oh that , she's watching her weight." My mother spoke proudly like she thought Leonardo would be impressed with that fact

He wasn't.

"Well she's underweight I believe so I'd like if she ate the same as the rest of us." Leonardo snapped at my mother making her embarrassed

"Oh no it's okay Mr.Russo , I'm fine with the fruit" I told him for the sake of me not getting hurt anymore later

He turned to me with a frustrated look

"It's Leonardo I have told you and I don't care , swap her plate." He demanded getting annoyed at me

His hand suddenly inches from my thigh

He was grazing the side of my thigh ever so slightly

I was tense and unable to say anything

Why did I have to call him Leonardo?

I still had no idea why he was here.

A maid walked up and took my fruit soon enough placing a plate of pancakes Infront of me

"Thank you" I thanked the maid like I always did she smiled at me before walking off

"We apologize, we thought you would have preferred your fu- our daughter to eat less so she could maintain her figure." My father apologised making me look down at the plate

What was he going to say? Are they hiding something?

Leonardo glared at my father like he almost said something he shouldn't have

Ace and Killian doing the same.

"No I'd prefer she eats thank you , now Isabella eat." Leonardo sternly told my parents before turning to me with raised eyebrows

I was frozen for awhile out of confusion but as I saw Leonardo's expression become harsher I grabbed my fork and took a small chunk of the pancake and placed it in my mouth

He nodded and started on his food.

"So Mr. Rodriguez do you agree to what we discussed beforehand?" Killian asked getting straight to the point

What did they discuss?

My father sat for a moment before replying

"Yes of course we'll sort any paperwork out soon , I don't understand why out of anyone you'd want her but I won't question you sir. When will we tell her?" My father spoke in a hushed tone like he was trying to avoid me hearing but he just looked like a wanker

He was one so..

Who's this her?!

I am so lost.

"I'll tell her within the next few days." Leonardo said simply and made it clear he wanted the conversation over with keeping his eyes on me as I looked at them confused

They are so hiding something.

But what?!

I hate not knowing.

A maid walked in and she looked very nervous

"Ma'am , sir. Someone's asking for Isabella on the phone." The maid spoke with her head down

Me?

Who could that be?

"Who on earth wants to speak to Isabella? Isabella you haven't been sneaking around with fucking boys have you?!" My mother instantly accused me seeming more serious about this then normal

Probably because Leonardo and the others are here.

"No mother , I'm sure it's just a scam call who's got my name of someone I'll sort it" I bowed my head at her

Leonardo looked at me with jealousy

I didn't know why but I ignored him

"It's a girl Ma'am her names Summer" the maid mumbled Making me snap my head towards her

"What?" I asked before turning to my mother who shook her head quickly letting me know I wasn't allowed to call with her

I looked at her with a pleading look

"Hang up on her." My father told the maid but before the maid could make a move to leave I shouted

"DON'T."

The maid stopped in her tracks

"Lower your voice!" My father glared at me seeming furious

"Please father I'll do as told ,I'll go any ball , I'll dress how you like , I'll dance with who you like , anything. just let me take this call." I begged staring right at my father

His eyes weirdly turning to Leonardo's with a smirk growing on his face

"You'll do as told? No fight?" He asked with a serious tone keeping his eyes on Leonardo with a smirk

I felt Leonardo's eyes on me intensely staring at me.

"Yes just let me take the call father" I bowed my head and silently inside I screamed and begged

"5 minutes." My father spoke and a smile spread across my face , quickly I followed the maid out

My heels clicking on the floor.

I got to the kitchen and got the phone

"Summer!?" I asked with hope in my voice

"I'm sorry I know you would have bargained alot to have this call but I needed to tell you I was okay" summer apologised obviously knowing exactly what just went down

I smiled knowing she couldn't see me.

"Don't worry about it , I'm so glad your okay. Where are you?" I asked quickly grabbing a pen and paper to write down wherever it was so I could find her

"The smiths hotel on kings st."

As she said it I wrote it down.

Rushing because I knew they wouldn't want me on the phone for long

"So your safe? He can't find you!?" I prayed, my voice making my desperation clear.

"I'm okay Izzy , he can't find me , I didn't use my name everythings okay , it's gonna be okay. All thanks to you, maybe next time it'll be you escaping them parents of yours" summer laughed , I could sense her large grin from across the phone

I smiled too

"Maybe"

Suddenly Ace and Leonardo walked in

My smile faded quickly as I saw them.

"I mean it your gonna escape iz." Summer told me and it made that spark of hope quickly for once in ages relight itself

"I hope sum I really do. Listen they'll go insane if I'm on phone too long , I love you summer be safe , please make sure to carry protection" I reminded her staring at the peice of paper with the address on it

She was silent for a moment, sad to hang up.

"Okay iz I love you so much , I will. don't worry about me" she spoke up quickly remembering I was on a limit of time here

"I'll always worry about you" I laughed to myself before hanging up the phone and sighing instantly in relief

I place the phone down and grab the piece of paper , tucking it in my pockets.

"She's safe?" Is all Ace asked getting the hint , that I didn't want them to pry.

I just nodded feeling a weight lift from my shoulders

"Killian will be glad." Leonardo chuckled to Ace and they both smirked making me confused

I stare at Ace and then back at Leonardo

I shake my head deciding to forget about it and attempt to leave the kitchen in order to make it back to the dining room so they won't get angry

Leonardo's hand suddenly stretching out infront of the door.

I try go under making him grab my wrist instead pulling me back into the kitchen and blocking the doorway so I can't leave

I stood with confusion

"Quite a big sacrifice you made for that call." He spoke softly with a lustful look , I don't know if I was being stupid though

Why would he be lustful?

"It was worth it." I stated smiling at them both trying to be polite but really I wanted to shove them out the way because some of us are trying to avoid a beating

#lovemyparents

"They could get you to do anything" Ace said , hinting at something I swear.

I'm just overthinking this surely.

"Knowing she's safe is worth it" I shrugged trying to awkwardly get out the door but their was no way out

"I-i need to-" I tried to think of an excuse but I couldn't think up one quick enough

Leonardo nodded understanding

"We're going anyways , I'll be seeing you round my love , that's for sure." Leonardo spoke weirdly again like they were hinting at something

"Okay see you then" I bowed my head and for an awkward minute Leonardo and Ace just stared at me

Snapping out of the moment they both turned around

Leonardo giving me one last look.

They both walked out the kitchen and towards the front door where my parents stood waving them goodbye and wishing them fare well

Finally it's over.

--------- Chapter 3 done!!!

Merry Christmas!! 🎄 I know it's just gone midnight so it's not anymore but I got headphones for Christmas and got motivation to read , I was going to wait until tomorrow but I wanted to use the headphones lol

Anyways hope you loved the chapter

Love you all lots x