Mirabella's POV
Marcello and I were 18 today. I wish I could have spent all of our birthday's together. I got my paycheck the other day and I got Marcello a present and I'm nervous if he'll like it or not. I got him the new gaming chair everyone's been raving about. I also got him a few new games for all of his consoles. Our house looks like a party store threw up in it. There's decorations in lilac and black; our favorite colors. I went to Cello's room and wished him a happy birthday with a kiss on his cheek. I went back to my room to get ready for the party. The only thing that was still bothering me was this stupid boot, at my last checkup yesterday they let me move from cast to boot. My bruises were just about gone, my knee was so much better, so was my shoulder. I was covered in scars, but that didn't bother me. They reminded me I was still alive. I know most people would hate them, but it reminds me that I'm stronger than I think I am.
My dress was to die for, and it was my favorite color. I liked being able to dress the way I wanted now. I did a natural makeup look and added a little curl to my hair. I loved how my face was starting to fill out, I was getting better sleep. Nightmares still happened occasionally, but when they wake me up I go to one of the boys or my dad's beds.
I went down the hall to see my brothers all huddled in the corner, just talking. "Hey guys." They all screamed happy birthday to me and I put Marcello's presents on the table with the rest of the presents. It was cool they color coordinated the wrapping paper as well. Marcello's friends were starting to show up and it made me a little nervous. What if they didn't like me?
"Marcello, who is this fine ass lady?" His blonde, lanky friend asked.
I heard Lorenzo growl, who even does that. "Look at my baby sister like that one more time, I'll kill you, Jake."
"We're the same age, Marcello. I don't see why you say I'm your baby sister. You were born a few minutes before me." I scoffed.
"There, there baby sis. I was just stating the facts, but these are my friends. The one I threatened is Jake, if you haven't came to that conclusion. The brown haired one is Kyle. The black haired boy is Nathan and the girl is his sister, Natalie. They're twins as well. Guys, this is Mirabella." I waved at them, they all chuckled. I can't help my awkwardness; I don't really meet many new people.
I heard the cutest voice ring out through the house, "where is she? I want to meet my new best friend!" I looked at Lorenzo confused, who laughed at the voice. The owner of the voice stomped right up to me, "hello miss. I'm Anastasia, my dad's coming in with your presents. I picked one out for you, I think it'll be your favorite of all the presents. Do you know that lilac is also my favorite color? Do you have anything we can do together? I've never had a woman in my life, unless you count my nanny, but she's old and doesn't like to play anything cool. I live next door so we can have all kinds of fun together. Also, I think you're very pretty. Can we play dress up so I can look like you?"
I giggled, "hello Anastasia, my name is Mirabella. I'm sure I'll love what you got me. Lilac is also my favorite color, isn't that cool? We can do whatever you want pretty girl. I've never really had a woman in my life either, so we can be each other's best friend. I'm glad that my new best friend is my neighbor, but we will have to ask your dad if we can play everytime, okay? We wouldn't want him to worry about his, baby girl."
She nodded and held her hands up for me to pick her up. I bent down and picked her up, "wanna go see my brothers?"
"Is that my pretty girl, come here baby." Lorenzo picked her up and spun her around while she giggled.
I was watching the boys play with her, when the man straight out of my dreams came into my living room. I swear the world stopped spinning. He was tall, at least 6'2". His hair was brown and messy on his head, but more like he ran his hands through, what I wouldn't do to run my hands through it. He had the deepest blue eyes that looked like he could see through your soul. His arms were straining holding all the presents, showcasing his toned body. This man was something out of the books I read, I wonder who he is? Is this Hades? Because if so, I am so fucked. There is no way I can live next to him without losing my mind. "Hey, Enzo, where do I out the presents?"
"There's a table with their gifts on it, you can't miss it bro. Wanna go help your dad, pretty girl?" My new best friend and older brother went to the living room with the man of my dreams. I am so thoroughly fucked.
The party was in full swing, my brothers and I were all laughing at Marcello and his friends yelling at each other over Mario kart. I was actually getting along with Natalie, one of the twins. She was hilarious and watching her beat all the boys while playing was fueling all of our laughter the more the boys got mad. I've caught Hades staring at me, like he's trying to figure me out. I usually feel very uncomfortable with people staring at me, but his was making me want to act up. Natalie nudged me with her shoulder, "the man's checking you out, whatcha going to do about that?"
I laughed, "I can't do anything, he's my oldest brother's best friend. He also has a daughter, he won't want a girl who just turned 18. He can do better than me anyway."
Natalie scoffed, "miss ma'am, you did not just say that. We only accept bad bitches in this circle and you're not being a baddie right now. Now repeat after me, I'm hot as fuck and that man should consider himself lucky that he's in my presence."
I was giggling like a schoolgirl, "I'm hot as fuck and that man should consider himself lucky that he's in my presence."
"What the fuck did you just teach my sister, Nat?" Marcello pulled her into his side.
Natalie started blushing, "oh you know, teaching her she's a bad bitch, nothing serious. Happy birthday, Mar." Natalie was looking at my twin like he hung the moon, interesting. Marcello was so oblivious to her attraction. However, I know he checks her out any chance he gets.
"I would like to thank everyone for coming to my youngest children's birthday party. As of today, all of my children are adults; it's a bittersweet moment for me. Now, I would like to say that it is a special year because this year we get to spend this day for the first time in 15 years with Mirabella. Now, let's open up some presents. There is food in the kitchen, feel free to eat as much as you want. Take some home when you leave, we bought plenty." My dad announced to the room.
I let Marcello open his first. He started with his present from Hades, which was the new computer setup he's been raging about. Maybe he'll like the new chair I got to go with it, accidentally. He opened Lorenzo's present, which was keys to a new motorcycle. I didn't know what they were talking about, but he really seemed to like it. Angelo got him some new Bose headphones. Ares and Apollo got him a mini fridge for his room. Dad got him a new pistol he's been eyeballing. His friends all went in on a senior vacation they were all going on. He opened my presents last and jumped up and down once he got the chair put together; he was surprised I remembered.
When it was my turn to open presents, I was feeling awkward. I've never had a party like this. I decided to start with Marcello's present for me. He got me an egg chair for my room. Ares and Apollo got me my own computer gaming setup. I was so excited, I loved gaming. I've been going into their rooms and Marcello's playing their games. Angelo got me a desk for my room, so I didn't have to set it up in my office. Dad got me my first car. I was so excited, it was beautiful. He got me a purple dodge charger. I needed to get my license asap. I decided to open Ana's present next. She got me the cutest sundress ever, I hugged her in thanks. Hades got me a bookshelf for my room, which is very much appreciated. He got me some new books, a planner, and a cup for my pens on my desk. I loved it, but not as much as I loved the necklace he bought me. It was just a simple necklace with a book and a M that hung on it, but it was perfect. I had Marcello put it on me the second I opened it. I saw Hades suppress a smile. I grinned up at him and when our eyes locked it was like the world stopped. I was so lost in his eyes that I didn't even hear the cutest dog that strangely matched the stuffed puppy sitting at my feet. I practically flopped on the ground to play with the new puppy.
"This is your new puppy, Mir. He is still in training, but the trainer we obtained is going to be coming here to work on his training. He will be your protector, as well as your emotional support dog. He's two months old, so we will have to work on potty training him and keeping up with his vet visits." Lorenzo stated and also gave me all the presents he bought for my puppy. I nodded my head letting him know that I was listening to him.
I went up to my room to set up Rocco's bed and crate up. While he still is potty training, I might keep him in his crate overnight. He's a happy puppy, Ana and I were playing with him. "Bella, can I play with him and one of his toys?" I nodded my head and started putting my presents away. Lorenzo and Hades brought up the bookshelf and desk. They were going to put both of them together for me. I looked over to see Ana and Rocco playing with the rope toy, both were having the time of their life's. I was putting together the egg chair in my room, but also keeping my eye on the puppy with Ana. Ana came up to me with Rocco on her tail and she wanted to sit in the chair when I finished. I made sure everything was stable and let Ana sit. Lorenzo came over and rolled on the floor with the puppy. It's so weird seeing a mafia don play with a puppy with a smile on his face. Hades was looking at Ana in my chair, taking a nap, with a small smile on his face.
"She's welcome to come over here and play with the puppy as much as she wants. I work from home mainly, I don't care to watch her at all. I like having a girl around anyway." I told Hades, I know it must be difficult to run a mafia and be a single father. I don't know what happened to her mother, but from what Enzo told me, she's a bitch.
"Thank you, Mirabella. I might have to take you up on that, I have the Marchetti's help me quite a bit, I don't know what I'd do without your family." Hades smiled at me.
I think I'm having a heart attack honestly. "I'd also like to thank you for the presents, you definitely did not have to do that. You barely know me."
"I don't mind. I was getting Marcello something anyway. I didn't feel comfortable, only buying something for him. Also, you don't remember, but Lorenzo and I have been friends longer than you have been alive. I remember Lorenzo and I carrying you around everywhere before your mother took you." Hades was staring off at the wall, like he was remembering those times.
"Well, that is crazy, but also good that Lorenzo has always had you. Do you want to know something cool?"
He chuckled, "sure."
"My middle name is Persephone. Did you know that? Isn't that cool? Our names match." I was giggling like a school girl with a crush, I mean it's not far off, I'm just graduated.
"I didn't know that. That is pretty cool." He seemed a little tense, did I make him uncomfortable somehow? "Well, it looks like I need to get Ana home. Happy birthday, Mirabella."
I guess I made him uncomfortable, probably doesn't feel comfortable with his best friends' little sister flirting with him. I guess that makes sense. Oh well, I knew it was a long shot anyway. I shrugged it off and decided to play with my new puppy. I was happy regardless.