Antonio

I panicked as I saw her looking back at him.. I should have stopped them when they entered.. She was ready to tell me but was she ready to tell them? What if she wasn't? Heck! She isn't! She is already not in good term with Dad and Xander.. If I add to the list then I'll be dead..

Mirabella

Antonio Russo! I'll not forgive him for this..

I pulled away from dad and looked down..

"I don't want anyone else to know.."

Them knowing is too much already.. I am not comfortable speaking about it.. At least not with the people I barely knew..

"No one will tell anyone else if you don't want.. "

I looked up to him and saw that he was sincere.. I nodded and raised my pinky..

"Pinky Promise? "

He chuckled and joined my pinky..

"Pinky promise... "

I nodded and held my hand towards Dante who still was in his thoughts.. Maybe he is disgusted? I lowered my hand but he grabbed it suddenly and pulled me to his chest..

I breathed heavily as I felt my emotions bubbling..

"How are you this strong? Huh? Your this little and brave? Braver than all of us.. "

He kissed my forehead and hugged me tightly as if I'm gonna vanish..

"Let me hug her too.. "

I looked beside him to see Xander whose eyes were red.. I frowned at him.. Wasn't he that one to call me brat and shouted?

"I am sorry baby.. Please forgive me? "

Huh.. So early?

Dante caressed my head and I hissed.. Of course I hit my head.. Or else they wouldn't even know..

"Wait.. How did you end up in the pool?! "

Dante asked and I pulled away and looked around..

"I... Umm... "

How do I say that I torture myself to forget about those?

"You what..? Did someone push you or led you that way?“

He asked and I quickly shook my head..

" No no.. I.. Actually I went for a swim.. "

"In this cold water? What had gotten to you? "

Vincent asked.. I looked down in embarrassment..

"I like to swim in cold water.. I.. I wanted to get up but the slipped and hit my head.. "

I signed and they all signed and Vincent pulled me towards him..

"Please at least keep one of us with you when you like to do these things.. Okay? "

I nodded and looked at Xander who stood with a hurtful expression..

"You... don't yell at me ever! I hate it... "

He nodded and held his ears..

"I'll never! I swear on my degree! "

I smiled and skipped towards him and hugged him.. He hugged me so tightly and I heard him sob once..

I looked over at Ezaikel who looked at me with soft expression..

"How many did you bought? "

I asked and he frowned.. "What..? "

"Plushies! "

I clearly heard Antonio say it.. He glared at Antonio before scoffing..

"I don't buy those stuffs! Those are girly and cringe! "

I saw tint of pink on his cheeks as he looked away.. I walked to him and pulled his hand and swang it..

"Tell me tell me! I know you bought it! Except you bought it for me or I'll think you have a secret daughter! "

I said and he gasped before removing his hands..

"You little menace! Ok I bought it and no more information! "

He rolled his eyes and I smiled cheeky.. Ok I got this.. His way of effection is silent.. Never on the surface but deeper than Marina trench..

"Principessa.. I am sorry to lash out like that.. I swear I didn't mean to do it.. "

I looked at dad who looked at me apologeticly.. I nodded and spoke..

"I want to talk to Puto.. "

I said and everyone signed making me more curious about what happened.. Xander made me sit on the bed softly and dad sat in front of me..

"I'll tell you everything.. But first we need to move somewhere else.. Please baby? "

I frowned looking at him..

"Where? And why isn't it safe here.. Honestly? Who are you guys? "

I asked being confused.. All those heavy guards and guns.. Guard in every corner and those whispering secrets they hide.. That's not what business man's life looks like..

"You need to know alot principessa and we'll tell you everything.. Just listen to us this time.. "

As if I had a way?

I nodded and dad kissed my forehead..

"Is she okay to go? "

Dante asked and Antonio nodded..

"I can treat her there as well.. She can travel.. "

Dad signed in relief and held my hand.. I got up but stopped..

"Whatever we talked should stay in this room.. I don't want anyone else to know.. And if anyone tells,... "

I looked at everyone and narrowed my eyes..

"That'll be the last day you guys see me.. "

I felt dad's hand loosen a bit and I took back my hand and reached for the door but turned around..

"And of course there isn't any portal! You guys have a hospital built in a house? I don't know what in world you guys do.. "

I said and walked out.. I walked out if the medical wing.. Thanks to Ezaikel who refused to keep me in dark and burst my fantasy bubble.. As I walked pass the living room, I saw my grandparents and uncles..

"Napotina.. "

Grandma said once she saw me and got up before hugging me..

"You scared everyone last night.. "

She said and I apologized for that which she shushed me off..

"Go and freshen up! I'll make the most delicious and nutritious soup that you'll be running! "

I smiled and greeted my grandpa and uncles before walking up.. I was wondering which room to enter..

"Bambina.. "

I looked behind and saw Dante.. He smiled and grabbed my hand before leading me to the room which was between Ezaikel and an unknown room..

"Your room.. "

He said and opened the door for me.. I gasped at how beautifully it was decorated.. I giggled at the built in bookshelves filled with books..

I walked towards my closet and it was filled with clothes.. I gasped and looked at Dante and Vincent also entered..

"Me and Dante picked it.. Hope you liked it! "

Vincent Chirped and I smiled at him..

"I love it! "

I said and both of them excused themselves.. I entered the bathroom and awed at how beautifully it was decorated.. I took a warm shower and wore a bathrobe before opening the closet.. My face turned red as I went through the undergarments.. Don't tell me they shopped those too...

I closed my eyes in embarrassment but got ready anyway.. I don't know why but my stomach did flips thinking what they want to say? Is Puto alright?

I wore a yellow sundress which complimented my blonde hair..

I skipped down stairs and reached the dining room and happily sat beside dad.. He smiled at me and served me a plate.. I refused to look at Antonio who was staring at me time to time..

"So when are you guys departing? "

Grandpa asked..

"By noon.. "

Dad said and grandpa nodded..

"Where are we going? "

I asked being curious and all of them just grinned at me..

"You'll know soon.. "

I just shrugged.. This family of mine is.. is something!

By noon, we got our bags in the cars and I bid my grandparents good bye..

"Mira.. Can I take a photo? "

Uncle Ace said and I nodded hesitantly..

"Vanessa is eating me up for a photo of yours.. "

Vanessa is his wife and my aunt.. I smiled and nodded and he clicked a photo..

"I know I'll be doomed after I tell her that you already left.. "

He shook his head..

"Click one for me.. "

Uncle Matteo shoved his phone to Uncle Ace and stood by me and put his hand around my shoulder..

Uncle Ace glared at him to which he only smirked.. I smiled at the camera and he took a photo..

"Huh! I'll rizz up Elina with this photo.. She'll be so annoyed! "

Uncle Matteo laughed heartily and I smiled at their cheerfulness.. I can tell they had a very good bond with their wives.. And as long as I heard, it was stronger between mom and dad.. I wonder what had happened..

"Let's go Principessa? "

Dad said and I nodded while waving them bye..

I got in with Dad, Dante and Vincent.. I saw from the rearview that Xander, Antonio and Ezaikel getting into another.. Dante sat on the driving seat and started the car.. I saw few black SUV's covering from side and both front and back as he started driving.. I guess that's because of security.. I peaked outside but obviously my view was blocked by the cars..

The car seemed awkwardly silent and I could see Vincent and Dante looking behind every now and then.. Dad looked calm but I could feel him tense a bit..

Suddenly my head was pulled towards dad as he pressed my head on his chest..

"Dad..? "

I asked being confused but no reply came.. I saw from side that the car beside us was no more there.. Dante sped up and I was Antonio driving behind us.. The previous cars were gone..

The car came to an hult as soon as we reached the airport.. Dad hurried out and we walked towards the terminal.. And like before, we boarded on our private jet..

Surprisingly the flight took off immediately and we were in mid sky, miles away from ground..

"There is a room that way.. Why don't you take rest? "

Dad ushered and I can tell he was just shooing me there.. I nodded and walked to that direction and indeed there was a private room with a bed.. I layed down and signed.. I felt slight hungry and got up to tell dad or my brothers if they had something to eat.. But as I reached near the door..

“E come le diciamo che Peter se n'è andato?"

(And how do we tell her that Peter is gone?)