Mirabella

Maybe I'm finally free.. I can't take it anymore.. It's so painful!

I ran on the highway but my legs were giving up now after running for hours.. But I'm determined to go far away from the pain..

Today Damon ruined my moms belongings.. He burned her clothes just to torture me.. Thank god I removed her diaries away on day one and burried in a box behind the magnolia tree.. He'll never find it!

I felt guilty to leave Puto behind but I already reached my limit..The daily torture of him and his wife is too much..

I panted and sat on the side of the road.. I probably ran like 5 miles already.. They wouldn't find me right? I have a little cash on me and I can survive on my own if I move to another city.. I'll come back once I turn 18.. I'll take everything back and put them in jail..

I opened my backpack and got my water bottle to drink some water.. But my mind wondered to Puto.. He's just 3 years old.. But Damon won't do a shit to him.. He's his own son after all.. I put back the bottle and saw a brown paper sticking with my clothes that I hastily packed..

Damon was out to buy liquor while his wife was dead asleep.. I took the chance to run away.. I held paper which looked like a envelope.. I opened it and inside was a key and a letter.. I read the letter and tears spilled out of my eyes..

It was from mom..

Dear Mira,

I know I'll be gone when you find this letter.. I'm really sorry to leave you behind but I have no choice my baby.. I know that Damon will take care of you when I'll be gone.. It's probably your 18th birthday now..

Happy birthday my baby.. Now that you're all grown up, I need you to know something very important.. I wanted to tell you this myself but I couldn't.. There will be a key in this envelope.. You know the box you find in my room right? It opens that and you'll find something there.. I know it'll be shock to you and you'll never forgive your mama.. But I had no choice back then..

Please take care of your brother forever! Promise mama that you will.. You're the only one he has.. Please take care of him forever.. I love you child..

Your Mama

Isabella

I frowned at the name but that's not what I want to focus now.. I don't know what she did and why she was apologizing.. I'm only 13 and this was meant to be opened when I'm 18..

I wiped my tears and shoved the paper and key inside the bag.. I got up and started walking again.. I'll start my new life and be okay..

As I took steps, the words from the letters started replaying.. I stopped and took a deep breath before turning on my heels.. I can't run away leaving Puto.. Maybe I'll just grab him and we both will leave.. Yeah.. That'll be better..

I saw a flash of red Toyota truck and my feets froze on the ground.. The truck stopped with a screech and my nightmare got out..

Before I knew, I was on the ground as Damon slapped me..

"Fucking bitch!! You dared to run away?!? “

He grabbed me by my hair and dragged me towards his truck and pushed me inside.. Well I knew what's coming..

As soon as we reached, he dragged me inside before taking out his belt..

" Your leg runs long huh? Let me teach you a lesson so you never run away.. “

He smiled devilishly and struck me with his belt.. My already bruised body pained but I kept quiet and let no sound out.. My agony is what satisfies him then I'll do everything to stop it.. He stopped breathing heavily..

"You... "

He tried to form words but stopped..

"You're too used to it.. Huh? It's time for an upgrade.. "

I looked at him confused and saw him walking up.. Wait.. No!

I got up and ran after him and saw him entering Puto's room.. He won't hurt his own son right? He dragged Puto out and pushed him to floor making the boy cry out..

"You can't do this! He is your son! "

I screamed and he smirked..

"If it pains you... I'll do it no matter what.. "

He slapped Puto which made him cry and my heart twisted in pain..

"Please don't.. He is a child.. I'll listen to you.. Please! "

I begged getting on my knee as he struck him again..

"Right.. You'll! Cause if you dare to go against me, I'll hang this boy on the same tree you planted on your mother's grave.. "

I felt nauseous at his words and he left Puto and dragged me down before continuing again.. This time I cried to satisfy him.. He laughed in joy and he grabbed my hair and pulled back my head..

His breath stincked as he neared..

"You're stuck with me forever! I will do whatever it takes to get you back with me again and again..."

He slammed my head down as I saw black before feeling liquid run down my face.. I saw his face.. Damon.. No.. His face blurred.. It's another face... Who are you... Dad? You did this to me dad?

"I did what it took to get you back.. "

I gasped but felt my throat closing up.. My chest tightened and I felt like dying...

No.. I can't die... Please... Save me..

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Dante

I just got back from our villa that we are gonna shift to.. I personally checked the security for reassurance.. Capo Matteo and Capo Ace reached here in the morning when I left.. We need their help to find Peter and George.. I am thinking about informing Alex and get his to work with us too.. But dropped the idea when I realized how much question I have to face though.. It's better if Dad talks to his father first and explain the situation... I already traced down Johan who dared to attack us.. I need to find who that woman was that was there that night.. She accessed herself through the security so I assume it's someone we know.. The Betrayer is among us still.. but I can't tell because that'll make the other party more cautious..

Moreover I need to know how Mirabella knows about using gun.. The way she shot? That can't be a coincidence or anything.. She learned and probably trained.. Could she be a spy?- No! What am I thinking! She is our little princess..

I walked in my room and saw movement under my covers.. I frowned and walked closer and removed it to see Mirabella.. She thrashed around and gasped for air.. Is she having a nightmare? I shook her but she wasn't waking up.. I held her up and tapped her cheeks to wake her but she kept mumbling..

"No.. I can't die... "

What the fuck?!?!

"Mirabella baby wake up!! You're safe! "

She still didn't and I shook her more violently.. "Please... Save me... "

What is she dreaming about?! I held her closer to me and did what she needed..

"I'm here to save you baby.. You're safe.. With me you're safe and sound.. Your big brother will let nothing happen to you.. "

I said unsure if she is hearing them or not but she stopped moving around and stilled..

".... Dante....? "

"Yes baby.. It's your brother.. You're safe bambina.. "

She breathed out and finally opened her eyes..

"Dante..? "

I smiled at her and nodded..

"Yes baby.. "

She stared at me for a moment and then looked around, taking in her surrounding.. She quickly covered her mouth and made a run towards the washroom.. I followed her being worried and she started throwing up on the toilet.. I held back her hair and rubbed her back..

She heaved a bit before getting up.. She quietly washed her mouth and flushed the toilet..

"Are you okay Bambina? Heck! You're not! Let me call Xander or Antonio to check you up! "

I honestly panicked but she held my hand and shook her head..

"It's ok.. I'm fine.. I eat too many muffins.. I'll be okay.. "

I didn't buy her words but she assured me with a smile.. Obviously I'll tell this to those two..

"Ok.. Let's go for lunch.. Everyone's on the table already.. "

I saw her hesitating a bit but nodded..She got out and I changed my clothes before we both walked down.. She tailed behind me as we entered the dining room.. Uncle Ace and Uncle Matteo is staying over so they were there too.. I greeted them with a curt nod and they did the same.. I sat down beside Uncle Matteo and expected Mirabella to sit next to dad like usual but surprisingly she sat beside me.. I looked at her and then at dad who looked her.. He stared at Mirabella who avoided his gaze and looked down.. Everyone in the table looked shocked except Grandpa and uncles.. Did something happened?

"Principessa? Why don't you sit here? That's Xander's seat.. "

Xander, who entered just entered the room, looked at Mirabella and Dad confused..

"Can you sit there please? "

She said to Xander who almost said yes but dad glared at him..

"Um.. Princess? I'll like to sit in my own chair.. "

Mirabella gave dad a glance before getting up and sitting beside him.. But I could see the gap between their chairs which she pushed towards Antonio..

Dad said nothing and served her plate like always..

"Would you like the ravioli principessa? "

"No thank you sir.. "

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