Ariana's POV:
I was driving with twinnie to school. We are going to school after a two day break that we took. My grandparents and others will be going back to Italy tomorrow as the ball has been completed and they have some urgent work also back in their home. Orlando also has to go to school. Sigh. It was so good and fun when we were together, it would be lonely without them.
"What are you thinking twinnie?"
"They will be going tomorrow and I am already missing them." I sighed again.
"It's okay twinnie. We can go visit them if we want or they can also come again."
"This time I want to go there as I always wanted to go to Italy. That way we will be able to spend time there together." I was already excited thinking about it.
"Okay okay then we will go there when we have finished our exams. Don't forget we have final exams soon and we will have to fill the forms also." He reminded me.
"I know that. What are you afraid about? Don't you know that I will be beating you again in the exams. I have prepared well." I was very confident.
"Scoff. As if. Just you wait." He said with a scoff, full of confidence.
"Yes we will see that I will win." I smirked. Just then we reached our school and went to our classes. Due to the finals all of the students and teachers were very tense and we were being taught vigorously.
The day went by and at the end of it I was exhausted. I think even if I were to fight someone I will not be this exhausted that I was now at this moment after the whole day of classes. I dragged my exhausted body towards the car and went to sit in. I was leaning against the seat and relaxing when twinnie also came in and sat beside me.
"Tired?"
"Mmm." I was so exhausted that I don't even want to talk right now. I don't know why I was this tired because I am perfectly fit and I train everyday. Still I ignored this thought and we went home.
After coming home I went directly to my room and slept as soon as my head hit the pillow.
I don't how much time I have been sleeping for but suddenly there was a noise beside me and I groggily opened my eyes to see that twinnie was lying beside me and was playing on his phone.
When he saw that I was awake he turned off the mobile and asked, "Slept well?"
"Hmm. I was very tired today."
"Let's go and have some dinner. It's already 10 p.m. now."
"What, I slept so long?" I was surprised that I was sleeping for almost 5 hours.
"Mmm. Everyone was worried but I told them that you were exhausted because of the hectic day at school. They all have gone to sleep. Now go and freshen up and come have dinner. Do you want to eat here or downstairs?"
He was so considerate. I was really touched by him. I must have done many good deeds in my life that God has given me these sweet and caring brothers. As I was thinking about this he snapped his fingers in front of me.
"What."
"Nothing. I will eat downstairs. Have you eaten?"
"Of course. Do you think that I will stay starving because of you? Don't give yourself so much credit." He huffed and then downstairs. Okay I take it back. He is a jerk but still he is a sweet jerk.
I went downstairs after freshening up. I saw that he was setting the plates at the dining table. As by this time, all of our servants also went to sleep and we don't disturb them if there isn't any big problem.
"Aww. You warmed my food, twinnie."
"Yup. So next time when it comes to who is the best brother, say my name without any hesitation. Okay? Considering how well I am taking care of you while all of our brothers went to sleep already." He said arrogantly.
I was speechless. They will never improve their behaviour of competing. I wonder what my brothers would say if they heard him.
"Oka..." As I was just saying okay I saw him stiffen suddenly. I was confused as to why was suddenly behaving this way and saw that he was looking behind me. I turned and looked, there they were. My brothers, all behind me. Don't they sleep?
"Hey guys. Aren't you already sleeping?"
"Nope. We were working on some project when we heard you both in here. So what were you saying Matteo?" Ben fratello asked smilingly. His smile, well, it could send shivers down your spine if you were on his bad side. I saw twinnie visibly shudder.
"Nothing at all fratello. What would I say? I was saying how awesome you guys are and I can't compare to you in a million years even if I wanted to." I was so speechless that I couldn't even say anything. I didn't know that my brother was this shameless.
"But I think I heard you say how nice and considerate you are as her brother while we all are sleeping soundly and that you are the best brother she can ever have." Emilio fratello said in confusion as if he hadn't heard him clearly. I sighed and shook my head. Twinnie even I can't save you today. You should always think twice before running your mouth.
"Yes yes. I also heard him say that." Orlando also joined him.
"I was wrong. I was only joking around. How can it be true? Right twinnie?" He looked at me and pleaded with his eyes to save him.
"Right. He was just joking fratelli. You are all equal to me. No one is more important than another. Believe me and don't listen to his nonsense." I quickly said to save myself because I knew that if I didn't say that then they would start bugging me about who is best and who is not.
"Okay if you say so. You got lucky that princess saved you otherwise you wouldn't be standing here all good." Tony fratello said threateningly.
"Okay okay. Let him go now. Did you guys have dinner?"
"Yes. You should eat yours first otherwise it will go cold." Raf fratello said. I nodded and had my dinner while they all waited for me.
"Okay let's go and sleep. You should sleep more princess if you are feeling tired." Aldo fratello said.
"Okay fratello. Goodnight everyone. I am going to sleep then." I said and then went to my room. They also went to theirs after bidding goodnight to everyone.
Now that I had just woken up I couldn't sleep immediately. So I sat at my desk and did some study. After some time I started to feel sleepy so I went to bed and slept immediately. Tomorrow they will be going home.
*****
Morning:
I don't know why but I am feeling very exhausted from yesterday. I think all of the excitement and stress of study have caught up to me finally. After showering and getting dressed I went to have breakfast. My family will be going to Italy tonight. I don't feel good about it but I know that they have to leave. They have a life there. It would be good if we could stay together but I know that's not possible. It's already good that they could stay for this long this time.
"Buongiorno famiglia." I greeted them and gave them a hug each.
(Good morning family)
"Buongiorno principessa." They also greeted me while smiling.
(Good morning princess)
"Have breakfast before going to school." Zia said.
"Princess, how are you now?" Zio asked worriedly.
"I am fine now. I was just a little exhausted. I guess all of the exciting events in the past few days have caught up to me. Don't worry Zio." I feel really warm knowing that they all care for me so much.
"We will be going tonight back to Italy so we have invited Parkers to come for dinner, princess." Nonna said.
"Nonna, can't you guys stay for a few more days please." I pleaded with my puppy dog eyes that almost no one can resist.
They avoided looking at my eyes because they knew if they did then they would not be able to say no to me and concede to my request. It was not fair that they would even not look at my eyes. My perfect weapon was going to be wasted. *Pout*
"Princess you know that we can't right. Otherwise we would have stayed but we really have to go back as we all are here and our business there can't be left alone for this much time." Nonno said gently, coaxing me.
"Sigh. I know nonno but I will miss you guys very much."
"It's okay princess. You can come when you are free from your exams." Zio said, cheering me up a little.
"Twinnie, have your breakfast quickly. Otherwise we will be late for school." I nodded and ate my breakfast and then went with him to school.
School was just like yesterday, very much hectic. I was so exhausted today also but it was a little better today. We quickly went home after school and I went to my room and changed my clothes and went to twinnie's room.
"Hey let's go." We then went downstairs and saw that all of them were there and chatting. As they will be going back today so all of my brothers and papa were back home early today.
I called dad and asked when they will be here and he said that they will be here in 15 minutes.
"Dad said that they will be here in 15 minutes."
"Princess, are you ever going to tell them that we are mafia?" Aurelio fratello asked.
"Aurelio, why are you asking these questions to her?" Zia rebuked him.
"It's okay Zia. Actually I have also thought about it very much but I couldn't reach any decision yet. Why don't you guys suggest what I should do?" I was also very confused about this aspect and couldn't decide what to do about it.
"Well I guess you should tell them. What if one day they find out about it accidentally then wouldn't they feel hurt that you didn't tell them the truth." Zio said.
"But I think that you shouldn't tell them. Isn't it alright now. After all, you have been part of the mafia for a few years already and they don't know anything about it yet. What if they couldn't accept that and refuse to let you be?" Orlando said.
I was now more confused as they both had said the valid points and what I have been troubling with.
"But you also know, Ana, that we have many enemies in this line of work. What if anyone tells them or does something to them and they aren't prepared for it. Wouldn't that be a nightmare?" Ben fratello said. I also nodded as that was what I thought as well.
"Princess, I think that you should tell them. We should prepare them for any complicated situation if any arises ever. That way they would also know what to expect." Tony fratello suggested.
"Papa, Nonno, Nonna, what do you guys think?"
"I think Tony is right. You should tell them and prepare them for any situation they can face. Now everyone knows you as the mafia princess and it can be dangerous for them. They don't know anything and are just normal university professors, it's our responsibility that we tell them before anything adverse happens and we can't do anything to reverse it." Nonno suggested.
"Yes I am also with dad. Why don't we tell them tonight as we all are here and it will be better for them to accept it with all of us here supporting you and we can also handle if anything goes wrong." Papa said.
I thought for some time. They will be here soon. What should I do? Should I tell them? What will be their reaction? What if they couldn't accept it? What will I do then?
****
Happy reading.
Love, Stella.♥️