Boxing day, I spent the whole day packing mine and Alannah's stuff. I was only packing a suitcase each for now. Because if I was going to live with my dad I can always come back and get my stuff. I don't really know what I'm going to do until I talk to my dad.
I don't know what time they'll be here today, but I really don't know how to feel. I guess I'm feeling really nervous the most but in still quite scared.
I wake up at about 5am. I stay in bed until about 7am.
At 7am I got in the shower. Once I got out of the shower I blow dry and straighten my hair. Once I had done my hair I get get dressed.
I was torn between wearing something actually appropriate go travel in. Or if I should wear jeans or something. I ended up wearing some black nike leggings and James grey UCLA hoodie. I then do a little bit of makeup. Which consisted of concealer, my eyebrows and mascara.
"Mama?" Alannah questions and I turn around.
"Hey bub." I say and she sits up.
"Are we going on holiday today?" She asks and I nod.
"We are bub." I say and she jumps up excited.
I take her hand and we head downstairs for breakfast.
"Morning." I say once we head into the dinning room for the last time.
We sit at the dining room table and I help Alannah with her food.
"Do you know what time your father will be here?" Nicole asks.
"About mid day." I say and they nod.
"Are you excited?" David asks and I shrug. I don't want to leave them but I'm so ready to get out of here.
After breakfast I take Alannah upstairs and get her washed and into an outfit for today.
I make my bed and look around my room one last time. I take a deep breath when James knocks on the door.
"I'm going to help you take your suitcases down." He says and I nod and thank him.
We sit in the living room whilst we wait. Alannah was playing with some of her toys whilst I was in James arms cuddling as the each minute passed. The less time we would get together.
This goodbye feels so different from when he would leave for college.
The doorbell rang and we all looked at each other and stood up. This was it.
I put my phone in my pocket and held Alannah's hand as walked over to the door.
When I get outside, I see two security guards with my dad.
"Dad?" I say uncertainly. Not because he looks different because after all these years but because I can't believe he's standing infront of me.
"Its me Lara." He says when I feel something tug on my leg. I look down to see Alannah and I lean down and hug her.
"Its okay, that's my dad." I say and she nods.
The two men take mine and Alannah's luggage and put them in the car.
"I guess I have you two to thank for taking my daughter in. God knows what's happened with her mom." Dad says but mutters the last part.
"Anyway, if there's anything you need. You let me know. As a thank you." My dad says to David and Nicole.
"It's alright, they're both like angels. I can't imagine not helping them." Nicole says and I smile at her.
"Well we need go get going. I'll let you say your goodbyes and thank you again for taking care of Lara when I couldn't." Dad says and they smile. I hug Nicole and David first.
"Text us when you land." Nicole says and I nod.
They say goodbye to Nicole whilst I say goodbye to James.
"You know now your gone, I don't have any problem in going over there and beating Jax up." He says and I laugh slightly.
"I love you." I say and pull away from the hug and look up at him slightly.
He kisses my forehead. I step away and Alannah jumps into James arms.
"I'm going to miss you lots James. But I get to go on holiday." Alannah says and I smile softly.
"I love you lots and lots." He says kissing her causing her to giggle.
"I love you too." She says kissing the tip of his nose.
"I'll see you guys soon." I say taking Alannah from James and we wave them goodbye.
We arrive at the runway and my eyes widen at the sight of a private jet.
"You ready?" Dad asks and I nod.
I take Alannah's hand and we walk out of the car to the jet. Well I walk behind my dad slowly as we walk on to the jet.
"Took you long enough." A voice says and Alannah clings to my side.
"Lara, Alannah go and take a seat." My dad says and I nod.
Me and Alannah sit down. I put a seatbelt on her before putting mine on.
There was two women and another two men here as well. The two men I recognized from the other night on the video call.
The two women were just staring at me and it was creeping me out a bit. "Why are they staring at us?" Alannah whispers and I shrug.
"I don't know bub." I say and she starts playing with some of her toys.
We had gotten into the air and Alannah had been relatively calm since one of the women gave her a lollipop. She wouldn't take it from the lady but she did take it from a guy that looked about my age.
"Mum stop staring." The boy says and I look up to see the women staring at me.
"I can't help it. I haven't seen her since she was a baby." She says and I smile softly at her.
"Where are my manners. I haven't introduced you to anyone." My dad says and Alannah climbs into my chest whilst watching youtube.
"This is Marco, my best friend. You might remember him. I classed him as your uncle because we're as close as brothers. This is his wife Arabella and their son Carter." He says and I smile at them.
"Then this is my wife Claudia." He says and I nod and smile at everyone. "Hi." I say as everyone stares at me.
I told everyone about myself a bit, because there's literally not a lot too me. I spent the whole journey cuddling with Alannah really. I felt like I was intruding on something so I just gave all my attention to Alannah, but I don't mind.
****
When we Land in São Paulo its 9pm New york time but only 8pm here. Alannah was exhausted so I carried her to the car.
The house we pulled up to was absolutely breath taking. It was so beautiful. I got out of the car and look up at the house.
"Welcome home sweet heart." Dad says and I take a deep breath.
I lean back into the car and pick Alannah up. Alannah just puts her head in my neck and plays with my hair. I follow everyone into the house where I look around at the interior. It was beautiful.
"This maid is going to show you to yours and Alannah's room so you can put Alannah down. After that you can come to the office and we'll talk about everything." Dad says and I nod.
He smiles at me then I follow the people carrying our luggage up to our rooms.
I go into the room my luggage was put into. Alannah's clothes were comfy enough for her to sleep in.
I don't really want to wander around to try and find where Alannah's suitcase is.
I kiss her forehead and head out of the room and try to find my way to the office.
"Are you lost?" A voice asks and I spin around to see Carter standing there.
"I am indeed." I say and he laughs.
"Aren't you lucky you bumped into me so we can walk to the office together." Carter says and I smile.
We walk into the office where all three men gesture for me to sit down which makes me laugh.
"So I guess you have a lot of questions." Marco says and I laugh.
"That's an understatement." I say as they sit down as well.
"Well we're glad to have you back in Brazil." Marco says and I smile.
"Alright so we're going to give you a run down of our lives and what not. After that you can ask us the questions." My dad says and I nod.
"The mafia is ranked within the top five. The top three are extremely important but after the top five, it doesn't really matter. The Russian mafia are number one. The Italian mafia are number t---"
"Is that Jax's mafia?" I ask and they nod.
"He's the second best mafia and then its us. In fourth place it's the Mexican mafia and then in fifth is the Albanian mafia." Dad says and I nod.
"Do you know how the mafia works?" Carter asks and I nod.
"I don't mean to sound rude or anything but I wanted to know things like why you left? Why did I get brought into all this? Am I in danger? Is Alannah in danger? Why I had to come all the way to Brazil for this talk?" I ramble on and they all look at me with and an eyebrow raised.
"Well how about you answer our questions then we'll answer yours." Marco says and I furrow my eyebrows.
"What?" I say confused.
"Is Alannah your daughter?" Dad asks and I scoff.
"No she's yours." I say and he sighs.
"She calls you 'mama'?" Carter questions.
"My mom neglected her because my dad left. I basically brought her up. My mom used to hit her and stuff, that's why we lived with Nicole and David." I say and they nod.
"What's your connection to the Ricci's?" Marco asks and I sigh. They didn't let me ask a question.
"There's not one. Anymore." I say looking down at my feet.
"Lara sweetheart, you have to explain to us." Dad says and I sigh.
"Jax and I were dating for a few months, fell in love and well you know the rest." I say sighing.
"Wait you were Ricci's secret girl??" Carter asks and I furrow my eyebrows.
"I'd like to think so." I say and they all exchange looks with each other.
"You must be really amazing." Carter says and I scoff.
"Yet again. I really don't mean to be rude but can we hurry this up. Alannah will have a nightmare tonight due to the change of environment and the longer I'm down here. The more I'm going to worry." I say and they nod their heads.
"Well we're gonna leave so you can talk about your family." Marco says and he and Carter get up and leave.
"Let me start with I didn't want to leave you." Dad says and I scoff. That's what they all say.
"Why did you go then?" I ask and he sighs before pouring himself some scotch. He offers me some which I kindly decline.
"Your mom was having an affair. Alannah isn't mine. She thinks that with naming Alannah what we were gonna name you. Showing up on my doorstep the day she goes into Labour. I couldn't be with her, it was draining sweetheart." He says and I sigh.
"I'm sorry." I say and he smiles sympathetically.
"It isn't your fault. If I could have taken you with me, I would have in a heartbeat." He says and I play with my thumbs.
"I want us to be a family again Lara. I want you and Alannah to live here with us. I want you to meet Claudia properly. I basically have a granddaughter which is exciting. I'll try my hardest to make sure nothing happens to you and Alannah. You, Alannah and Claudia are my top priority." He says and I smile.
That's nice.
"You don't have to stay in Brazil if you don't want to. But I would love it if you did." He says and I smile.
"But what about James, I can't not see him." I say and he nods.
"The Miller family are connected to the Ricci's. As much as we are now Allies, I don't want them to know where we live. So you can go see them. How about every other month you go back to New York." Dad says.
What?
"What do you mean their connected to the Ricci's?" I ask confused.
"David is their Lawyer." He says and my eyes widen.
My mind instantly goes back to the first time I met Gio. The time they were getting out of David's car and I just sigh.
Why am I so blind?
"I don't ever want to go back to New York. I don't wanna be taking Alannah for ice cream and bump into him or something." I say and he smiles at me sympathetically.
"First love is always the hardest to get over." He says and I roll my eyes.
"Well were does James go to school?" My dad asks.
"LA." I say and he nods.
"Why don't you go to LA every other month then. I'll get like an apartment out there." He says and my eyes widen.
"Seriously?" I ask and he nods.
"Well. That's pretty much it, do you have any other questions?" He asks.
"Uh no." I say and he smiles.
"I'd you get any, don't hesitate to ask." He says standing up.
I copy his actions and smile before leaving his office and heading up some massive stairs to my room.
Once I finally found my room I head in and take a breath of relief when I notice Alannah was still asleep.
I open my suitcase and pull out my pyjamas. There were two random doors in my room. I opened one and it was a closet, then the next one was a bathroom. I head into the bathroom and wash my face and brush my teeth.
I then get into my pyjamas and get into bed beside Alannah. She cuddles into my side instantly and I kiss her forehead.
A/n: This is where part one of the story ends. I was going to split the story into two parts but I cannot be bothered. But before I go ahead and write part two I'm going to be taking a break from thus book. I've already got lots of ideas for part two which is exciting.