Isabella's POV:

It was the morning after that weird ass breakfast with Leonardo, Ace and Killian.

I have been told to go grocery shopping because yes we have people for that but my parents like seeing me not get a break at all

I quite like grocery shopping though as I get to get out of the house plus I can sneakily get a coffee too using small bits of spare money.

I've been hopping jobs so I don't get found out

I need to save but I had to quit my last job because my name was getting mentioned there too much

I haven't found a new job yet but I will.

I entered the grocery store deciding I'd get the coffee after shopping.

I had a long list of random stuff so I went down each Ally not leaving out any of them

I was in the fruit section attempting to pick out the fruit we needed mainly for me and my fruit salads

I juggled the trolley, my bag and the fruit.

Struggling clearly due to the fact I dropped the raspberries I was holding

I sighed in frustration and turned around , crouching down to grab the package but 4 pairs of mens shoes come into my view as I grabbed the pack

"Sorry am I in the way i-" I apologised grabbing the trolley and beginning to push it out the way being cut off half way

"What did I tell you about apologising?" That same familiar voice reached my ears

I snapped my head up

Leonardo, Ace, Killian and some other older man I didn't know stood Infront of me

"Oh it's you guys" I said almost sounding disappointed but I didn't mean to sound like that

"Not happy about that?" Killian asked seeming half serious and half not I shook my head quickly denying that's what I meant

I think that made me look like I was happy

Ugh.

"No no I am, sorry I was just shocked-" I quickly stumbled out once again being cut off

"Don't apologise. He's just teasing you darling, what are you doing here? Do you not have people to do the shopping for you?" Leonardo spoke rolling his eyes at Killian before questioning me

He likes to ask questions.

The older man looked at Leonardo with shock at the nickname I believe

I think he just does it for everyone

"Oh we do my parents just like me to do it" I smiled like that actually made sense but it didn't

"Why?" Ace asked seeming curious and a tad annoyed

I shurgged not actually knowing why

"I'm not sure but I like doing it , it gives me a chance to get out the house." I grinned up at them making them all look at me curiously

"Hm , well would you mind if we joined?" Leonardo asked making the older man look at him even more shocked then before

I was surprised to hear his words.

Why in the world would they wanna shop with me?!

"I mean I'm almost done but if you want I don't mind" I told them honestly not giving a fuck

They all nodded and I checked my list quickly

Last thing.

Shampoo

I began to walk slowly and turned around to see if they were following, they were.

We made it to the section where the shampoo was in silence

I was looking at the shampoos and trying to choose one when a child ran right in front of me almost knocking me over

I squeak in shock and move backwards

Into Leonardo.

A woman ran after the child

The woman looked up and turns out I knew her

"Isabelle? I'm so sorry about him , he's just so excited" she spoke , she used to be my boss at a cafe I worked at in the past

"Oh it's okay Layla aha don't worry about it" I laughed with a bright smile

Leonardo not letting me step away from him

His hand on my shoulder so I couldn't move back.

"How are your parents?" She asked as she had an idea of mine and their relationship so my answer didn't surprise her

"Well their still my parents"

I smiled at her and she shook her head in disappointment

"Shame" she mumbled and I completely agreed with that

Her kid seemed to be getting impatient and I felt bad so I decided we'd have to say our goodbyes

I think she thought the same

"Well hopefully soon you'll be out of there Hun , now gotta go before this kid runs off" Layla spoke with a chuckle making me laugh too

"Yeah hopefully, alright have fun bye Layla" I replied as Layla and her son ran off in the opposite direction

I realised they were all still here

That must have sounded like such a strange conversation

"Sorry about that" I mumbled to them grabbing the shampoo and placing it in the trolley

Finally pushing myself away from Leonardo

"Don't apologise." He warned me once again

Right.

I have a problem I get it

I just nodded fearful that if I opened my gob I'd apologise again

"Your right she does apologise alot" the older man spoke for the first time and as we lined up to pay I got a good look at him

I didn't see it before but I've just realised

He looked so much like Leonardo

Maybe they were related.

As I paid the cashier looked fearful as she looked at Leonardo and the others that stood with me

She stuttered when she spoke and didn't take her eyes of off Leonardo.

When it was time to pay I got the cash out but in an instant Leonardo's black card was on the cash machine

Already paid.

"No." I told him with annoyance

He rolled his eyes , packing the bags for me

"I'll do that and I'll give you the cash I'm not letting you pay." I scolded him grabbing a bag myself and packing up the food

"Isabella trust me just let him do it" Ace told me and I sighed giving up because Leonardo was not listening

I knew he wasn't gonna take the money so instead I try sneakily placing it in his blazer pocket

Oh yeah forgot to say that they were all wearing expensive looking suits

To a grocery store.

Weird I know.

Anyways i clearly was not sneaky enough because he instantly turned around

He aggressively grabbed the bags and my wrist

Pulling me outside , the other all following in silence

Holy shit i didn't think he'd be angry.

Nevermind this angry.

I was scared.

"Hey my wrist kills" I yelled at him as pain shot through my body as I was still very sore from the other day

We made it outside the shop

I was pushed against a wall instantly as we made it outside

"Don't ever go in my pocket!" He screamed at me making me freeze with fear

I did not expect that

"I'm sorry I didn't realise-" I tried to apologise looking at the other for help, confused on why this triggered him so much

The older man seemed disappointed.

"Don't apologise! For god sake Isabella just take your money and don't go in my pockets." He sternly spoke furious with me

What the hell was in this man's pockets?

"Okay I-i just wanted to make sure you didn't pay.." I stuttered slightly trying to get my words our correctly but I felt as if I was living every moment with him over and over again

He's gone Izzy.

"Leonardo leave the girl" the older man told Leonardo with a stern look

Leonardo saw how scared I was and stared for a moment in hurt before stepping back

"Look i-" Leonardo started but I didn't feel like speaking to him anymore

"I've got to get home" I cut him off and he didn't seem to like that but he clearly cared more about the fact I was being funny with him now

I grabbed my bags off him.

"Thanks for paying then I guess" I spoke bluntly looking at my bags

"Isabella i-" Leonardo tried to grab my wrist but I made sure he couldn't

I tried to walk away

"My love. I'm sorry" Leonardo apologised and It came out like he struggled to say the words

I turned around

The other looked at him in complete shock

"It's fine , I have to get home anyways" I informed him but he clearly wasn't happy with my response as I walked off away from him

Leonardo's POV:

I watched her walk off with misery

There I go fucking it all up.

My father placed his hand on my shoulder

"You apologied to her? She's really the girl." He asked and I nodded staring at her figure until it was gone

"You have to be more gentle and caring" Killian rolled his eyes at me making me shove him

Like he can say anything.

"I had a blade in the pocket, I didn't want her to find it" I explained why I got so angry

It was stupid

I just know she'll hate me if she finds out who I am

"That makes sense but she didn't know that" my father , victor said looking at me with hope

Like he knew she was the one like I knew she was the one

I was far to harsh on her and now she hates me but it's okay

Me and her father already made the deal.

She'll be mine.

Isabella's POV:

---a few days later---

It's been a couple days since I last saw Leonardo and the others

Thank god.

Honestly they were clearly not good people

I was dressed in a wooly sort of dress that went to just above my knees.

I headed downstairs

Pain growing in my ribs but I had to suck it up , I was used to it by now anyways.

I think it was going so I just gotta make it until it does go.

I could hear voice figuring it was just my parents so I walked in the kitchen sitting down Infront of my favourites chef we have

"Hey Stacey" I greeted her smiling at her brightly

"Hey Hun how are you?" Stacey asked as she hears it all , she's witnessed every assault, every beating and insult my parents threw at me

She deserved a better job than this

"I'm okay don't worry , what ya cooking?" I smiled at her skipping out of my seat

Trying to have a taste of her soup she was cooking

"Hey you'll be hurt if your parents find out , I'll sneak something in your room tonight" Stacey told me closing the lid and I sighed , shaking my head

"No you'll get in trouble" I told her pointing my finger at her

She can't keep doing that , they'll find out and she'll get fired

"They are starving you." She states with frustration and I rolled my eyes

"I'm holding up don't worry" I smiled at her and spun around about to go sit down again but I screamed when my eyes landed on two men

Leonardo and the older man from the other day

Leonardo seemed really angry.

How long had he been stood there?

The older man , his father I believe seemed concerned.

"Holy mother of Jesus" I yelped not expecting to see them both standing there

Stacy seemed scared.

My mother appeared in-between them

"Lower your tone!" She yelled at me with a nervous and sorry look on her when she turned to Leonardo and the older man

"I apologise for her manners"

I could have slapped her but I didn't because I know damn well I'd be slapped back

Not once either.

"I'm sorry I didn't know we had company, I was talking to Stacey" I apologised bowing my head down at my mother and the two men

"You shouldn't even know her name , she's a dirty servant stop speaking to her." My mother spoke about Stacey as if she was a dog

I couldn't help what left my mouth next.

"She's no servant and she's not dirty, she's a great worker." I snapped at my mother , her eyes widening in shock at me speaking back to her

"Excuse me!? Do not speak back to me!" My mother screamed at me

She can't just speak about others like that

"Dining room now Isabella. stupid girl!" My mother screamed at me and I nodded at her

"Of course mother"

Oh this is going to be sooo much fun.

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Chapter 4 doneee

Hope you all are loving the story so far x