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Chapter 7

(Her outfit)

Valentina's POV

I woke up panting and sweating. Another dream about Michael. Man he really screwed with my head. I look at the digital clock on my nightstand and see that the time is 4:14am.

Wow. I have the time difference to thank for that. I decided that I would do my clothes that are still in the luggages.

I made my way to the closet and started with my smaller luggage. Since they were already folded I just put them away in the drawers in the closet. I then got my bigger luggage and hung up the clothes that were in there.

When I was done hanging them up I realized that they don't even fill up one side. I then took out my shoes and put them on the built-in shoe rack in my closet. Last but not least I put my undergarments away in one of the drawers.

I had a couple books in this luggage so I got them and put them with the rest. On the nightstand. I look over at the clock and see that it was 5:57am. I went back into the closet and got my outfit for the day, which consisted of a black hoodie and black sweatpants. After choosing my outfit I went to the bathroom to take a shower.

As I was taking off my clothes I saw the bruises and scars from Michaels beatings. The bruises were recently and they were across my stomach. They didn't hurt that much considering it was a couple days ago but it still hurt if pressure was applied to them.

I shake my head to forget the thoughts and make my way to take a shower.

After the shower I wore my clothes, dried my hair and clipped it up leaving a few strands in the front out to shape my face.

I brushed my teeth afterwards and when I saw that it was 6:47am I decided to go downstairs and find something to eat.

When I got to the kitchen I saw Julia making breakfast. I went up to her to see if I could help her.

"Good Morning Julia!"

"Good Morning Valentina! How are you this morning?"

"I'm doing okay, I woke up extra early today because of the time difference. Do you need any help with breakfast?"

"Don't be silly, there's the kitchen staff for a reason."

"It's fine, I would really like to help."

"Why don't you go sit on one of the barstools so you can keep me company."

I realized that she won't let me help her so I just go and sit while talking to her.

After a while the food is done and she starts setting up the dining table. I get up to help her carry the food to the dining table. She tried to stop me. Keyword tried.

Once we were done setting up the table it was exactly 7:30am and all of my brothers started coming in. Giovanni and Lorenzo were wearing the same outfit, which I'm guessing was their school uniform.

Alessio and Alessandro were wearing casual outfits while Luciano and Vincenzo were wearing suits. Luciano was wearing a dark navy blue suit and Vincenzo was wearing a gray suit. Lastly Alfonso came in and he was also wearing a suit but his was all black.

I waited for everyone to sit down to see where I was going to sit. Luciano was sitting at one end of the table, while Alfonso sat at the other. Vincenzo sat at Luciano's right while Alessandro sat at his left. Beside Vincenzo was Giovanni and next to him was Lorenzo. Alessio was by Alessandro and next to Alessio was the only empty seat left.

I made my way to sit there.

"Good Morning." I said as I was sitting down.

"Good Morning neonata."