Mirabella

The place broke into coughs as I said that.. Dads hand froze mid air as he looked at me shocked..

This is my habit.. If I'm pissed at someone then I don't cuse out like others.. I rather show them extra respect.. And right now I'm mad at dad.. After the morning incident and the dream which wasn't really a dream though..

"Mirabella! "

I looked up to see Xander glaring at me..

"I do remember telling you to stop that before.. "

Yeah but am I wrong to call someone formally?

"I didn't curse at someone.. right? "

I asked softly but he didn't budge..

"Cursing at someone is not the only way you disrespect someone! He is our dad you you can't just disrespect him out of nowhere!! “

His voice raised a bit and Dad finally get his composer back..

" Xander.. You don't need to say anything.. Eat your food.. "

He looked at dad in disbelief..

"I get that you're whipped because she is your 'one and only daughter' and can forgive every mistake she does.. But you're our father long before she existed! And as long as I knew! You taught us respect comes first in family.. And if she is going out of that motto then I'll discipline her.. "

Dad glared at him and I lowered my head as I felt tears brimming my eyes..

"Xander.. Calm down.. You don't know anything.. "

Uncle Ace said but Xander didn't stop..

"Really uncle? What could happen that makes her disrespect dad? I can't believe that you guys are pampering her this much when she is this spoiled!! "

Spoiled? Me? What have I done that made him think I'm spoiled? Because I went shopping with grandma and bought a teddy? Because I ate a plate full of pasta? Or because I simply wanted to see my brother? Or because I want to spend some time with them? Which one is he talking about?

I looked up at him and he spoke..

"Listen Mirabella.. Just because you're the only girl in our family doesn't mean you'll disrespect my father over nothing.. I warned you before and this is the last time.. Apologize to dad! "

I fisted my hand and nodded before looking at dad who looked apologetic..

"I am sorry.... " I bit my toung to not roll out the word sir..

"... dad.. "

I stood up but he spoke up again..

"You better not dare to leave without finishing your food! "

"Xander! "

Dante and Dad said in union but he didn't seem effected.. Ok... I sat back down and pulled the plate towards me and grabbed spoon and took big bites of the food... I didn't even chew and continued to just shallow the food..

"Mira.. Baby chew the food.. "

Antonio said being worried but I didn't payed any heed to his words..

"Bambina.. Stop eating like this! You'll throw up again if you gobble up like this! "

Dante said but I didn't stop.. I finished what was in my plate and grabbed other dishes that I didn't eat.. Even the crabs knowing very well I'll have allergic reaction to that..

"What the fuck?! "

Antonio yelled and snatched away my plate.. I coughed as I felt my hands ich already.. He pushed the glass of water near me but I pushed it away..

"Can I go now? "

I asked breathing heavily but he said nothing.. I felt my chest closing up and my head buzzed.. I know I'm near a panic attack and seriously don't want it to happen here..

I got up anyway and freed myself from Antonio before storming out.. First dad and now Xander.. I trusted them most but you know what? Fuck it!

I rushed inside the guest bathroom and threw up..I was still adjusting to my food portions being big and today it was too much..I flushed the toilet and washed mouth before I entered the library and hid behind the sofa before finally letting out a sob.. At this moment, all I prayed that mom didn't really died and still with me.. Why did you leave me alone mom?

Xander

My mind went blank when I saw her eating like this.. This is not what I wanted the outcome to be when I told her to not leave without eating.. Mirabella is malnourished and skipping meals can cause health risks which I definitely didn't wanted.. I saw her storm out but didn't say anything..

Everyone glared at me but am I wrong for teaching her the right thing?

"How dare you call my granddaughter spoiled?! What has she done to be spoiled? She maxed out when we went to shopping or she whinned for this and that every now and then? I see a very obedient and good girl in her.. She behaves very humble! "

Grandma yelled at me.. I said that in a fit of anger.. She is really not spoiled.. I know how well behaved she is but I was just pissed at her for calling dad like this..

"Speaking of respect? Where was yours when Your dad, uncle and you older brother stopped you? Alexander told you to stop but you kept on saying.. You don't even know why she did that.. "

Grandpa said and I lowered my head.. I could feel Dante and dad glaring at me..

"I told you to stop! Which part you didn't understand? I was expecting this reaction from her because of what I did.. I was the one to apologize but you forced her to apologize to me.. "

Dads voice went low and that only meant how angry he is..

"What could possibly happen?! She was disrespectful! "

I protested and Grandpa put the glass down loudly..

"Which part felt disrespectful to you? That she called him sir? I don't find that disrespectful.. That's her way to show her anger which is very clever.. It's called reverse psychology and as a doctor, you should know that.."

Grandpa said.. Of course I knew..

"Xander.. If what you did escalated the matter between her and me, I'll not let you go nicely.. "

Dad said and got up.. Antonio glared before following dad.. Uncle Ace cleared his throat before explaining what happened in the morning..

"The reaction is quite just from her Xander... Years of business and we still don't trust our business partner, how will you trust a person you met 8 days ago? Regardless them being your father and brother or any family.. I only hope she doesn't give up on trusting anyone else because of you and Alexander.. "

Grandma and grandpa stood up and left along with uncles and others.. I sat on my chair and rubbed my face and signed.. I fucked up real bad..

It was past 11 and I still sat in the library.. No one came in the library and I don't know if they looked for me though.. It didn't matter to me and I'm glad they didn't find me.. I wanted to be alone to clear my mind.. I stopped crying hours ago and sat there on the cold floor.. But my head still buzzed as the scenes replayed again and again.. Now I have one way left...

Alexander

I entered my room and closed the door behind me.. I saw the pink dolphin on my bed and for a minute I thought Mirabella came by but I realized that's impossible.. It's here after she slept with me last night..

I looked at the clock to see its past 12..She should be sleeping.. But how will she sleep without her plushie?

I just came back from work with Matteo.. We layed out plans to execute our next move.. But the first thing we need to do is moving Mirabella in a safe place which Dante worked on.. Also we are planning to pass down our position to our sons by the next 2 months. and I'll announce Mirabella as my daughter there.. So we totally have two months before wrapping up this mess..

I grabbed the plushie and walked out and went to the second floor where the kids are.. I'm still mad at Xander for pulling that scene and I'll have a good talk with him once I have time.. I walked to Dante's room and knocked.. He opened a bit later and I handed him plushie..

"Give this to her.. She'll sleep better.. "

He took it being confused..

"But... She isn't with me... "

I frowned cause I thought she will be with him because at lunch, she wanted to sit with Dante.. I knocked on Antonio's room as she would not be in Xander's room.. Antonio opened the door..

"Yes dad? "

"Is Mirabella with you? "

He looked confused but shook his head..

"I thought she is with Dante.. "

I shook my head and knocked on Vincent and Ezaikel's room.. Ezaikel opened first and then Vincent..

"Is Mirabella with any of you? "

Both of them shook their head and I had no other choice but knock on Xander's door... He opened after a minute..

"Is Mirabella with you? "

He shook his head and I obviously knew that would be the answer..

"Then where the fuck is she?! "

I rubbed my forehead and then walked towards Matteo and Ace's room who said no as well.. Then only one room is left for her to be in.. I knocked impatiently and mom opened the door..

"What it it? "

She grumbled being half awake..

"Mom? Is Mirabella with you? "

She looked confused but shook her head as no..

"I didn't see her after lunch.. "

I took a sharp intake and turned to Dante who realized the situation..

"Where is Mirabella? “