The Mafia's Lost Angel

Chapter 3- The meeting

Little Brianna ☝️

Brianna's point of view

When I looked up, I was met with bright grey eyes that felt familiar to me in a way but I don't know why. I shook my head and took a step back from the mysterious man so I could fully see him.
"I-I'm sorry sir, I wasn't looking where I was going," I apologised softly as my throat hurt from the crying I've done. The man seemed to snap out of his gaze and looked at me as if he's trying to figure me out.
"It's alright kiddo, but what are you doing here by yourself and with a suitcase, where are your parents?" He asked worriedly but still with a hint of anger. At the mention of my so called parents, I broke down crying not holding back anymore. I hugged him for comfort and felt him stiffen at the contact but softened up and hugged me back, whispering sweet nothings into my ear to try and calm me down. After a while I stopped crying a giggled slightly, even though it was mixed with my hiccups, as his breath was tickling my ear.
"I'm sorry for jumping on you." I apologised trying to look away from his eyes.
"It's alright. I'm Xavier Blake. What's your name?" He asked with a soft look when I looked at him again.
"Brianna." I stated simply not bothering to use the surname of Emilia and Kai. I saw his eyes shoot up in surprise and happiness for a bit before they turned neutral.
"Well Brianna how bout we go get some breakfast and you can explain what happened to you, ok?" He asked in a soft voice as if he was scared I'd run away. I debated for a minute whether to go with him or not but my stomach growling made the decision for me.
"Well I am a little hungry," I answered shyly with a sheepish smile. Xavier chuckled a bit and took me to a little café. He ordered a plate of toast, eggs, sausages and beans despite me complaining of him using too much money on me. He also ordered me some water while he got a black coffee. I scrunched my noise at the disgusting smell for a bit and ran away to find a table for us.

Once we settled down to eat, he put down his knife and fork and looked at me.
"Now Brianna, why are you all alone in a extremely crowded place in London with a suitcase, and no parents, while wearing a school uniform?" He asked. I sighed in defeat and told him everything that happened to me in the last hour. I don't know why, but I have a feeling I could trust him and also feel connect to him somehow. Once I finished, I saw him gripping the table in sheer anger, making me want to run away in fear. He loosened his grip once he saw my panicked face and took my small hands into his enormous ones.
'Geez how can a man have such big hands,' I thought before snapping out of my dazed face and looked up at him to meet with his grey eyes analysing my features. After a few seconds, he let go of my hand making me pout missing the warmth and comfort of his hand and he gave a little chuckle.

"How bout you come live with me?" He asked. I just sat there is shock.
"W-what?" I choked out unable to believe what I'm hearing.
"That's right. You can come live with me if you want and I can give you all the necessities you need," He further explained. I started shaking my head.
"I-I can't do that. I don't even know you. What if your just lying to get me alone so you can kill me. What if you leave me if you get my trust. And I will feel bad for using you for your money," I listed all the reasons in disbelief. This man hasn't even known me for 2 hours and he's asking me to live with him. Has he gone mad! I don't even know what I'm saying, I feel a connection with him and I want to go with him but me, being the over thinker I am, is thinking of different reasons to go with him. I started hyperventilating and I didn't notice he stood up from his seat and came to kneel next to me until he put his hand on my clenched ones on my lap. He's gonna be like him. No no no I can't be with him again he's gonna hurt me.
"Hey hey shhhhhh, I know your thinking I'm gonna kill you but I promise I'm not. I want to help you. I know you have no where to go and I want to help you feel at home. I promise I won't do anything bad to you. Shhh calm down little one," He cooed at me and I started to calm down, I didn't get the chance to stand up before I fell unconscious.
'Damn you weak body, I should have taken my meds this morning,'I thought before I was met with darkness.