Valentina's POV:
Today's the weekend so me and my squad are hanging out. Later after dinner me and my brothers are going to have a movie night at home.
So here I am getting ready. Once I'm ready I wear my shoes and get my wallet and phone. I then head downstairs.
The twins were watching tv. They were so engrossed that they didn't even see me coming and sitting down next to them. Matteo then walked in.
"Hey", Matteo smiled sitting down next to me
"Heya", I smile but still looking down at my phone texting Ryan.
"You going somewhere?", Matteo asked curiously
"Yeah me and the squad are hanging out..like first we're gonna watch a movie and then probably eat somewhere", I shrug looking at him.
"Okay..do you want me to drop you somewhere?", Matteo asked
"Nah Iris and the others are picking me, Stacy and Ryan from here. I'm waiting for Ryan and Stacy", I said
"Okay", Matteo nods smiling.
We sit in silence for a while. The twins saw us when we chatted but were back to watching tv. I was scrolling instagram while Matteo was just sitting doing nothing..which is very unusual.
"Okay what is it?", I ask him putting my phone away.
"What?", Matteo asked confused
Even the twins look at us confused.
"You wanna talk about something so say it", I said
"W-What? I don't wanna talk about anything. Why do you think so?", Matteo asked flustered
The twins mute the tv and stare at us.
"You came here and made a 5 minute conversation with me about my plans for the weekend which you never do unless it involves you. Then you just sat next to me for 3 mins without doing anything..like literally staring off at space. If I didn't know better I would have thought my brother is broken. But you were all fine till yesterday so there's something you wanna talk to me about and you don't know how to start so I'm asking you to just say it", I explained smiling
Matteo looked at me with total shock expression. The twins look at me and chuckled.
"Wow Val that's quite smart", Xavier snickers
"She's actually not wrong. What's up with you?", Xander asked Matteo.
Matteo looked at us nervously and then kept opening and closing his mouth.
"Just spit it out", I said
"Okay okay", Matteo said rolling his eyes
The twins snicker and shrug as if saying 'we knew something's up'.
"Is your friend Madison dating anyone?", Matteo asked nervously
I look at him totally surprised. Even the twins were shocked listening to him.
Now it was we three that kept opening and closing our mouths.
"Okay I did not think you were gonna say that", I said slowly
"Me too", Xander said nodding
"Me three", Xavier nods
"Why are you asking?", I ask smirking
"Just like that", Matteo shrugs
"Seriously?! Just like that? That's your cover?", Xander asked in total disappointment.
Matteo rolls his eyes while me and Xavier laugh.
"You likeee Madison", Xavier sings
"No I don't", Matteo rolls his eyes again.
"Your question was 'Is Madison dating anyone". Who asks that unless they wanna know for themselves and secondly you said you wanted to know 'just like that'. That's the worst way to not let someone know that you have a crush on someone", Xavier said snickering
"Matteo my brother you were so subtle", Xander smirked sarcastically
Matteo sighs hard and then face palmed himself. We all laugh at that.
"Okay seriously you have a crush on Mady?", I ask curiously
"Yeah", Matteo said looking somewhere else.
"Oh my little brother's blushing", Xander chuckled.
"I'm not", Matteo rolled his eyes.
"Matteo you do know Mady's nothing like the girls you've had one night stands with or worse...the one's you've dated", I said shuddering
"I know", Matteo said glaring at me.
"Good. So that's why I'm gonna tell you...TO BACK THE HELL OFF MY BEST FRIEND", I said calmly but shouted at the end.
The twins and Matteo look at me with wide eyes like the didn't expect this answer.
"What? Why?", Matteo whines
"Look you're my brother and I love you okay? But Mady is a very nice soul. Looking at your past records I suggest you to stay away because I don't want you to break her heart at the end. She's too sweet and kind for that", I said seriously
Matteo sighs looking at me.
"Look Val I know you're just being a protective friend but trust me I actually like her okay? The fact that she's sweet, kind, smart, beautiful and nothing like the ones I've dated or hung out with makes me like her even more", Matteo smiled softly
I look at him frowning.
"I've had a crush on her for a while. At first before you joined school I just saw her as a good/beautiful girl and never really spoke to her. But now I'm in good terms with your friends. I like them. They like me. So now that I have spoken to her multiple times I like her more", Matteo pouts.
I look at him and shake my head smiling. The twins were grinning at Matteo.
"Damn..he's never talked about any girl like that before", Xander said smirking
"If its any help Val, I can see Matteo's sincere about a girl for the first time which shows a lot", Xavier smiled
I sigh and nod.
"Okay fine.. she's single okay. I'm not gonna stand in between you and her. If you want to ask her out, your wish. If Mady's okay with going out with you what problem would I have. It's her decision", I smile shrugging
"Ohhh thanks thanks thanks. I love you!", Matteo squeals and kissed my head and hugged me tight.
The twins laugh their ass off seeing our brother excited and clearly having a huge crush.
"But seriously Matteo..don't break her heart as if she's nothing", I said
"Yeah Matteo she's not even remotely bitchy and nothing like the ones you've been with", Xander said seriously.
"Yeah guys of course not", Matteo smiled
We three nod smiling at him.
We saw my brothers, Ben and Claire coming down. Dad had left early for work. Everyone comes and plops down next to us.
"Did you have a good sleep yesterday?", I ask Claire
"Yeah and actually the most peaceful one" Claire smiled
"That's because I sang her a lullaby like I did in our childhood", Ben squeals happily
Elijah looked at him fondly and kissed his cheek.
"Did he just squeal?", Xander asked in disbelief.
"Yup he did", Matteo said
"Like the ones Enzo does?", Xavier asked
"Yup", Matteo nods.
Enzo rolls his eyes and Ales chuckled and patted his back.
"Damn..it's true sisters change brothers", Xander said slowly
"Especially the long lost ones", Enzo said nodding
We all laugh loudly. Me and Claire wink at each other.
"Where are you going?", Ales asked suddenly.
"Out", I smile
"Obviously.. but where?", Ales asked rolling his eyes.
"Movie", I smirk.
My brothers snicker looking at me testing our elder brother's patience. Elijah smiled and shook his head at me.
"Val", Ales said warningly
"Okay..going out with my squad for movies and then food", I said snickering
Everyone nods.
"What're you guys gonna do?", I ask
"We're gonna sit and find out anything we can about the Bandits from Claire and look into it about the Russians aka Dimitri", Enzo said
"Oh but don't you think these two should have sometime to themselves", I said looking at Ben and Claire
"We spoke for hours yesterday before sleeping and we'll spend sometime later after dinner but important things first Val", Ben smiled.
"Yeah he told me about what's going on and I definitely want to help", Claire smiled
"Thanks really", Ales smiled
"Oh please..I want to help any way possible", Claire said
Elijah and Enzo smiled wide. The twins and Matteo looked at them gratefully.
Suddenly I heard my friends yelling for me. They were coming towards the living room.
I saw Stacy and Ryan come in smiling at us.
"Hey guys!", They say in unison.
"Hello", my brothers smile at them.
"Val change of plans, we're meeting the others straight at the venue and Micheal's coming here and the four of us are going together", Stacy said sitting down next to Elijah.
"Why suddenly?", I ask
"Sav was coming here anyway so Micheal called us and told us that he'll come and drop Sav here and then pick us three up and we'll leave", Ryan explained
"Okay", I smile
Ales looked happy at the mention of Sav coming here.
Stacy and Ryan just noticed Claire sitting next to Ben. They look at her confused.
"Oh guys this is Claire and Claire they're my best friends Ryan and Stacy", I introduce them.
"Oh hi. Ben's told me a lot about you. I'm happy to meet you", Claire smiled brightly
Ryan and Stacy look her at still confused. Ryan's eyes suddenly went wide.
"Wait! Ben did you break up with Elijah? I hope not because I'll kick your ass! Don't you dare break Elijah's heart", Ryan glares at Ben
We all look at him confused. Ben looked the most confused.
"Ben! How could you?! I trusted you! Heck we love you so much! You're like family and here you are breaking our best friend's kind brother's heart! I did not expect this from you!", Stacy yells disappointed
"Wait what?", Matteo said frowning
"What is going on?", Xander asked puzzled
"What are you guys talking about? I'm still dating him. Why will I break up?", Ben said kissing Elijah's cheek.
"Oh thank god!", Stacy and Ryan sigh relieved.
"Care to explain why you came to this conclusion?", Ales asked curiously
"Oh we thought Ben broke up with lijah and is dating this girl.. Claire", Ryan frowned
"Yeah..I mean she knows about us and she's pretty so we thought..", Stacy trailed off.
We all burst out laughing. Matteo and I slip down the couch while doing so. Elijah and Ben face palmed themselves. Claire looked like she'll puke.
"Oh god", Xavier laughs his ass off.
"How did you even think of this?", Enzo asked snickering
Stacy and Ryan pout cutely and cross their arms.
"Guys Claire is Ben's sister", Elijah said shaking his head amused.
"Oh..WAIT WHAT?", Ryan screams
"Come again", Stacy said in disbelief
"Yeah she's my little sister", Ben sighs
"Since when?", Ryan asked flabbergasted
"Duh since birth" Matteo said
"Okay can someone explain how? When? Where?", Stacy said
We chuckled at them. Ben and Elijah explained everything to them to them in detail.
"Oh.. we're so sorry", Ryan said guilty
"Yeah we didn't know..and shit we thought she's your new partner", Stacy said frowning
We all chuckle.
"I'm so happy for you Ben and Claire!", Ryan jumps happily and hugs Ben.
"Boss has a sister!", Stacy squeals happily and hugs Ben.
We all including Claire look at them and laugh. Ben hugs both of them but groans at the name 'boss'
Then out of nowhere Stacy and Ryan even hug Claire. She looked surprised but smiled wide then and hugged them back.
"Wow this is so.. wow", Ryan said sitting back down.
"And shit did we make the worst first impression", Stacy grimaced
"Oh yeah..sorry Claire, but really we're not always this stupid and crazy", Ryan said apologetically
"Yeah you'll get used to them", Xander said to Claire waving his hand.
"God knows we did", Xavier muttered.
Ryan and Stacy glare at him. I chuckled.
"I actually liked you guys. So weird and protective. Very lively and fun to be around", Claire smiled.
"I like her already", Stacy grinned
We all laugh. Claire threw a flying kiss at her.
"For the record I'm really touched about you both being upset with Ben about breaking up with me. Also planning to kick his ass for me", Elijah grinned
"Of course we were. You both are our favourite pair", Ryan smiled
"Yeah and plus I was getting a opportunity to kick Ben's ass", Stacy teased
Elijah laughs loudly along with others. Ben looked shocked and offended. He playfully glares at Stacy.
"I'll never leave him okay. I love him", Ben smiled wide.
"Me too", Elijah smiled.
Ryan and Stacy smiled. We all look at them happily. Elijah grinned and kissed Ben.
"Btw Ales sorry about yesterday...we know we didn't follow your rule and told Val about the details of the attack", Ryan said guilty
"Oh come on you should apologise to me and not him. You ratted me out", I pout
My brothers were amused looking at me.
"Guys I told you yesterday I don't blame you. I know how Val is..plus it's my duty to tell her myself so kinda my fault and also you only told a family member so that doesn't really break any rules", Ales smiled
"Oh thank god", Stacy looked relieved
"We won't do this again", Ryan said
Ales smiled and nodded. My friends saw me still frowning and pouting at them.
"Val you know we had to tell them about you", Stacy sighs
"It's our job", Ryan said sternly
"Fineeeee", I said.
My brothers smirk at me. I huff and look away. They laughed.
Suddenly the living room door opened and I saw Sav and Micheal coming in. My mood was immediately lifted up.
"Hey guys", Sav and Micheal smiled.
"Hey!", We coursed
Micheal came to me and I smiled wide and kissed him. He hugged me and sat next to me. Savannah ran and hugged Ales and kissed him.
"Seriously it's like it's only them now. They don't even see us anymore", Matteo exhasperated
We all snicker. Sav and Micheal chuckled and hugged him.
Me and Ales shake our heads at his antics.
Then the Diaz siblings saw Claire. They looked confused of course.
"Who's she?", Sav asked politely
Ales was gonna speak but Xavier interrupted.
"She's Ales's betrothed", Xavier gave a cheeky smile.
Sav and Micheal gasp. Ales's eyes went wide. Xander and Matteo chuckled and nodded teasing Sav and Ales. Elijah and Enzo gave a harsh sigh. Ben face palmed himself. Claire narrowed her eyes down at Xavier
"WHAT?!", Micheal screeches
Savannah looked confused but didn't give any crazy reactions.
"Val you knew about this? When did this happen?", Micheal frowned
Before I could speak Sav spoke.
"Okay I don't believe this. Ales will never betray me like that", Sav said crossing her arms.
We all look at her proudly. Ales was grinning widely.
"Yeah of course. I love you", Ales smiled
"I love you", Sav smiled and they kissed.
"Ugh get a room", Xavier mumbled
"Buddy you're walking on the edge right now..don't annoy him more", Enzo said to Xavier
Ales was glaring at Xavier. Xavier gulped.
"Jeez I was just joking", Xavier muttered
"Anyway... Micheal and Savannah meet my little sister Claire", Ben smiled
"WHAT?!", Micheal almost screams
"When did you get a sister?", Savannah asked
"Duh..at birth", Matteo said
Ben explained everything again.
"Oh! It's so good to see you guys together", Savannah smiled
"Thanks..it's nice to meet you", Claire smiled
"Nice to meet you too! I'm happy for you Ben", Micheal smiled.
"Thanks", Ben grinned.
"But seriously it's huge. It's like Val coming home but atleast we knew Val existed", Sav sighs
"Yeah exactly", Micheal nods
"Yeah..but are you and Ales engaged?", Claire asked curiously
"No.. we're dating", Sav smiled
Ales nods smiling.
"Yeah and Micheal is dating Val", Xander said giving a tight smile.
"Oh okay", Claire smiled
Micheal cleared his throat looking at Xander.
"Okay let's go?", Micheal said to me and Stacy and Ryan.
"Yuppp", Stacy jumped excitedly.
"Bye guys", I wave at my brothers and others
"Val please be home at time", Elijah said
"Yeah movie night", Enzo reminded
"And call us if you need anything", Ales said
"Okay boi boi", I smile
"Boi boi", Xavier and Matteo waved grinning
"Bye", others said normally
Me, Stacy, Ryan and Micheal leave in Micheal's car.
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Enzo's POV:
After Val, Stacy, Ryan and Micheal left.
I was looking at Claire right now. She's really pretty and smart. I liked her immediately yesterday. She's so strong as well. I saw her fighting skills yesterday.
Suddenly I'm snapped back when Ales's phone rang.
He saw the caller and smiled.
"Hey Tony", Ales smiled
We all smile. They spoke for a while on the phone about some deal and we all were randomly talking.
"Did you tell our cousins about Claire?", Elijah said to Ben
"Oh no..let's introduce them now", Ben smiled happily.
We all nod.
"Claire they're Costellos extended family. Like Uncles, Grandparents and cousins also Leo who owns the Italian mafia", I said to Claire
"Oh okay", Claire smiled brightly
"They're really close to me as well. They treat me as family. Also Leo and Antonio are my childhood friends like Ales", Ben said to Claire.
"Nice..can't wait to meet them", Claire smiled.
"Ales do a video call, we'll introduce them to Claire", Elijah said to Ales.
"Okay.. Antonio can we do a video call? We want you guys to meet someone", Ales spoke on the phone.
Ales nods and then they do a video call on our laptop.
"Hey guys", I heard Leo greet.
The twins and Matteo immediately jumped from their seats ran and surrounded Ales happily.
I and Elijah chuckled at them. Then even I walk towards them and saw all our cousins in the video call.
"Hey guys!", Xavier squeals happily
I heard our cousins chuckling at his enthusiasm.
"Heya we miss you", Marcus pouts
"We too", Matteo pouts.
We all laugh. Ales chuckled and ruffled Matteo's hair.
"How's everyone there?", Emilio asked smiling
"All good..how are you guys? Uncles? Grandpa? Grandma? Aunties?", I ask
"Everyone's fine and at home. We guys are in the office", Angelo smile
"Cool we actually wanted to introduce you to someone", Elijah smiled.
I look at Claire. She was smiling nervously. We made eye contact and I gave her a reassuring smile. She looked at me and nodded.
"Who?", Damon asked
"Meet Claire my little sister", Ben smiled and pulled Claire towards the camera.
"Hi", Claire smiled and waved at them.
There was silence for a second. Everyone's faces were priceless. Claire was getting nervous when they didn't reply. Me and Elijah chuckled while the twins and Matteo laugh.
"Your what?", Daniel said in disbelief
"Come again", Leo said slowly
"Guys. This. Is. My. Little. Sister. Claire", Ben said slowly
"Holy moly", Mark said
"Damn! I did not expect this", Deigo mumbled
"How?!", Antonio asked
Ben explained everything AGAIN!
poor boy..
"Wow man this is totally unexpected!', Stephano smiled
"We guys are happy for you", Angelo smiled
"Why the hell didn't you tell us Ben?", Leo asked offended
"Yeah I thought we were friends", Antonio frowned
"Yeah Ben also told Ales and Elijah, but not you..Ben likes Ales more", Xander snickers.
Ales and Ben give him a death glare. Sav smacked him. I shake my head at them teasing the hell out of Ales today.
They're so dead...
"Shut up idiot", Ales grumbled
"Don't shut him up! He's right you know", Leo frowned.
"Um look I'm sorry, but it's not really Ben's fault. He was just trying to protect me. Ales had always known about me and Elijah is his boyfriend so obviously they know. Please don't be upset with my brother. No one else knew", Claire said sheepishly
Our cousins sigh and Ben looks at Claire gratefully.
"Fineeee", Marcus and Lucas said in unison
"We're happy for you", Antonio smiled wide
"Ahhh Ben has a sister..who knew", Leo smiled
"Duh..Ales and Elijah", Matteo said innocently
He's duh-ing a lot today..
We all roll our eyes in unison.
"So happy for both of you! I'm glad you met even if it's after so many years", Daniel smiled
"Thanks", Claire and Ben smile.
We all talk for some more time then. Later then we cut the call as we all had work to get to. Our cousins looked very happy for Ben and they said that they look forward to meet Claire.
After we cut the call. Ales and Ben stand up and glare at the twins. The twins gulp scared.
"You two have annoyed the hell out of me today", Ales growls
"Enzo! Elijah! save us!", The twins yell and hide behind us.
Me and Elijah laugh and move away.
Just because I save them everytime..they think I'll save them today? They dug their own grave.
"You're dead!", Ben shouts
"Ahhhhhhhhhh", The twins yell and ran away.
Ales and Ben run behind them. We all laugh our ass off.
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