Flicker of Hope

Chapter 38

Evianna's POV

Reaching home, I was squashed by mum and μαμά who kept asking if I was alright to which I said yes. Dad and Μπαμπάς gave me a hug and a kiss at my temple and said to be careful next time to which I rolled my eyes but agreed nevertheless.

All my brothers gave me a hug and I assured them that I was fine. My three friends however are looking at me with a glare right now.

"Uh hi?," I asked confusedly.

"Hi? That's all you got after almost getting shot?," Ana sassed.

"And kidnapped," Gio added with rage.

"By them," Ryan seethed, making my features soften at Ryan's worry.

"Guys, I'm fine," I said while opening my arms up at them and in no time I was engulfed by Ana and Gio. I can still see Ryan glaring at the floor making my heart break at the sight.

"Please be more careful Evie," Ana mumbled and I could feel Gio nodding towards what she said, making me hummed. "I will my little rascals," I said, making them pout while I chuckled.

We released ourselves from the hug and I walked towards Ryan who looked deep in thought. "mon craquelin?," I asked softly and when he looked up I could see him looking at me with tears in his eyes but the emotion swirling behind them made me feel guilty. Scared.

(my cracker)

I opened my arms to him and he launched towards me making us both fall onto the ground but with him changing our position, making him hit the floor first.

"J'avais si peur. Je pensais qu'ils t'avaient encore eu. Je pensais que tu aurais à revivre cet enfer et cette fois je ne serais pas là pour t'aider," Ryan said with his voice cracking while I just thread my fingers in his hair calming him down.

(I was so scared. I thought they got you again. I thought you would have to go through that hell again and this time I wouldn't be there to help you)

"Je vais bien Ryan. J'ai eu de l'aide et j'ai réussi à les obtenir. De plus, je suis Fiero, ils ne peuvent pas me joindre aussi facilement," I said and yelped when I felt him flicked my forehead.

(I'm fine Ryan. I had help and managed to get them. Plus I'm Fiero, they can't reach me that easily)

"ne le refaites pas. Si tu reviens, je te suivrai. Peu importe à quel point c'est mauvais. Nous le faisons ensemble. s'il vous plaît," Ryan whispered looking at me.

(don't do it again. If you go back, I'll follow. No matter how bad it is. We do this together. please)

"okay," I whispered back and he kissed my forehead before making us both stand up.

I see the Kastellanos looking at us with a sad smile while the Romanos looked at us in confusion probably because they couldn't understand French. But seeing Ryan holding my hand made Alex smack our conjoined hands.

"No touching," he said proudly, making Ryan and I roll our eyes.

"Evianna Rose Romano," someone behind me said calmly but I know damn too well who's voice that is. I turned around and see four people there. Mama is holding Sierra, looking worried while Xavier is standing behind mama with a small smile when he caught Emilio's eyes. Papa was glaring at me, making me shift uncomfortably.

"Hola papá," I said, making his glare intensify.

"no me digas "hola" jovencita. Puede que seas mi nuera, pero no dudaré en patearte el trasero por no contarme sobre esto," he said glaring at me while I just rubbed my neck nervously. I can see the Kastellanos laughing at my misery.