27|| Rain

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"Hi, guys, what are you all doing up? It's a bit late for you old dudes to use up eh? Okay, I'll just go to bed now" I said nervously.

I slowly started to walk toward the stairs but aarm stopped my movement by blocking my path.

"Very funny, everyone to the living room," Romano said while grabbing my hand and pulling me there.

He sat me on the couch then all my brother sat across from me.

"I don't want to be here all night, so I'll cut to the chase. Taliah you're grounded for two weeks, no electronics no friends and no going to the spot until you ungrounded." He stated

"What?! No, you can't do that to me! That's so unfair." I wined.

"It's completely fair you snuck out without asking to leave the house Taliah! I'm tired of you acting like a rebellious kid! You not like that you're going to listen and be inside it, do you hear me?" He asked.

"Romano, you have to understand I haven't been a kid since I was six. I haven't got to live yet. I've been beaten physically and mentally practically all my life. You have to understand I want to live. Romano please." I begged.

"Taliah I understand that, but there are still rules. You are not being abused anymore and you won't ever be as long as I and your other brothers are alive. You could've asked me I would have said yes. I would have to you you can go to the spot as long as you had one of us with you. It's literally terrifying not knowing where my little sister went. I can't keep reliving that." He murmured.

I sighed and ran into Romanos's body and squeezed the life out of his torso. I hid my face in his neck while suppressing the fat tears trying to leave my eyes.

"I'm so sorry Romano, I love you so much. I would never want to leave you like that again" I whispered in his ear.

"I love you too Sorellina." He murmured.

I lifted my head from his neck and looked him in the eyes, I gave him a soft smile and looked at our other brothers and gave them all hugs.

I stood in front of them all and said "I'm sorry guys"

I really meant it. I couldn't imagine losing one of my brothers or not seeing them for such a long time.

They all forgave me and we all went to bed.

I hope I'm not still grounded though

•••

The next morning was Monday, you gotta love Monday's early morning stinky breath and a bird's nest instead of hair.

I hopped out of bed and took a quick shower while washing my hair as well.

I blow-dried it and then put my uniform on.

In all honesty, I felt off. Like something is wrong. I'm probably being paranoid.

I, Matteo, Ace, and Asher went in one car.

We arrived at school in ten minutes because Ace was driving.

I met up with Harlow and we went to our classes.

Now it was lunch they had pizza from some fancy place, burgers from in and out, and something else I didn't care to look at.

Once I saw the burger I knew there was nothing more important than eating it.

I f got my food and sat outside in the garden, they had a few tables outside for those who wanted to enjoy the flowers.

I had texted Harlow I wanted to be alone today. I felt like I need to clear my mind. I feel like so much is going on I need to think.

Hey! Come to think of it I haven't seen River at all today. We're friends now. I think. I don't know I guess acquaintances?

I bit into my burger like there was no tomorrow.

G to the sauce dripped down my chin and I hummed because of the delicious taste of the food.

I love food.

"I've never seen a girl eat like that." A husky voice stated behind me.

I whipped my head around so quickly to see who had talked.

I saw River. River of all people.

I quickly grabbed my napkin and wiped my chin.

"Hi," I said sheepishly.

"Hi." He replied.

We just stared at each other, I took a bite of my burger while keeping eye contact.

River chuckled at me "Your cute" he said.

He sat across from me at the table, I continued eating until my phone vibrated.

'Me and the boys had to handle some business will pick u up after school xx' Ace texted.

Weird.

Ace and Asher are 18 so they could check themselves out and they could take Matteo out too.

Why couldn't they take me?

My brows furred while still looking at the text. 'Okay, no prob' I texted back.

I lied. It's a big prob. Problem I mean problem.

"You alright sweetheart?" River questioned. Concern took over his expression.

"Uh yeah," I replied while giving an awkward laugh.

The bell rang indicating luck was over.

I quickly gather my things and muttered a quick 'bye' to River.

I threw my trash out and turned around before walking into the doors.

River was still looking at me, I smiled then quickly turned around and walked through the doors.

I looked at Ace's text one last time.

Something is definitely up. And I'm going to find out with it is.

I made it to my music class which is one of my favorites. I love music.

I went ti push the door open but my music teacher ran to me while waving he hands like a manic.

"Don't go In there honey, the music room got flooded and since the Spanish class is right next to us that room got flooded too. We're postponing class and going to the library." Ms. Maxwell explained.

I responded with okay and followed her to the library.

The hour went by quickly. I just tried to text Ace but he didn't answer. I even texted Matteo, Asher, Vincent, and Romano. Nobody replied.

I got up and followed the rest of my classmates out the door and went to the exit of the school.

10 minutes turned into 20 then 30 then 40.

I stood outside for an hour repeatedly texting all my brothers.

Nobody answered.

Maybe they left me. They probably found out how stupid I am. Who would want me as a sister?

Slowly, it started drizzling. After a few minutes it started pouring.

Tears started falling down my face lvl ending in with the rain from the sky.

I fell and pushed my back against the wall and cried like the baby I am.

I pulled my knees to my chest and hid my face between them.

We just had a whole thing last night, did it really mean nothing to them? Do they really love me the way they say they do?

I slowly fell asleep dreaming of what could have been.

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