I guess I fell into a heavy sleep, because I only woke up slightly when I heard someone whisper
"Oh gosh, there she is, look."
I felt someone pick me up bridal style. I looked up to see it was Brian with Mia.
"Brian..."
He shushes me, and I didn't have any energy to say anymore. I felt so much pain as my arm rubbed against his body. He saw me wince and saw I was covered from scrapes. I saw Brian give Mia a nod and Mia took out her phone and called Dominic.
DOMINIC POV
As soon as I heard my phone ring, I answered it. I have been searching for Calayla for at least 4 hours. I never thought I would lose my sister again, and I just let her run off figuring she would go to the house. How stupid was I? To not think she would get lost in the forest. I was so stupid that i forgot that there are people wanting her. What for? I had no idea, probably for some sick reason if they were willing to buy her like she was a property. I could feel my anger build up, as I kept thinking and blaming myself until I felt Letty hug me. I looked at her. She looked at me and smile and gently gave me a kiss. She was so beautiful. She was my perfect type of girl; aggressive, blunt, but caring. She loved working on cars with me and always knew just what to say to me. I would be lost if I didn't have my family that's for sure. As I answered the phone I held my breath.
"Hello" I answered
"Dom, we've found her" I heard my sister reply
"What? Where? Is she okay?" I asked as I felt my temperature drop
"Umm... she was about 8 miles from the house I think... She seem to be okay, but she is like overly exhausted and pretty cut up... but she seems to be fine. Meet us at the one oak tree" she replied
I hung up, told Letty and we sprinted a mile south to the random one oak tree. When I arrived there, Brian and Mia were walking up.
CALAYLA POV
When I saw Dominic, I struggled against Brian. When we were about 8 feet from Dominic, Brian put me down I tried to walk but as soon as I put pressure on my left foot, pain shot right up and I almost fell to the ground if Brian didn't catch me.
"Oh no you don't," as I struggled to try again.
Since I couldn't win because one I didn't have the energy and two, I could barely stand much less walk. Dominic walked over and gently caressed my face. I turned away from his touch. When I looked back at him he was staring at the blood on his hand. He turned round and kicked the tree
"It's all my fault" he yelled
He looked for the nearest tree and punched it leaving a hole in the tree. I winced along with everyone else. Dom didn't even look like it hurt him. He walked over to where I was and took me from Brian's arms. He then without a word started walking to the completely opposite direction where I was going. After about an hour or so, we came up to where the barbeque was held. I noted to next time bring a backpack with equipment and a map so I wouldn't get lost again. Without breaking a stride he carried me into the house. There he sat me down on the kitchen table and walked over to the sink overlooking the window. The rest of the people came in; Letty immediately went and sat on the kitchen counter next to Dom. Mia took a chair and sat down while Brian took another chair and sat next to her they seemed to be having an intense conversation. Vince who was watching out for people around the house came in with a gun and was leaning against the wall.
It was such an awkward silence; that it was tormenting me. I avoided everyone eyes and just looked down at my hands. Finally, after 5 or 8 minutes I spoke up quietly
"How much trouble am I in?"
No one answered my question. After waiting a few more minutes, I tried getting down on the ground but was immediately stopped at once as everyone rushed over to stop me.
"Calm down" I quickly said as I was forced back on the table
"I'm not a porcelain doll...I won't break. I'm fine" I said as I crossed my arms
"Do you even know what "fine" means?" Letty asked me
I looked up in surprise "I think so" I replied quietly "it means four things
"You're right" was all she said
After waiting a few minutes she spoke up again
"It means fickly, insecure, neurotic, and emotional..." So we have a problem.
I didn't respond all I did was whisper to my self that I would be okay.
"Okay?!!" Dom said in an angry voice
"You could have had seriously hurt yourself out there Calayla! You could have even "died" his voice chocked up when he said that.
"You're not okay, you have scrapes all over your body, you're cold, you're not even "fine" and you can barely stand on your feet much less even walk. You're hurt..." He was silent for a little while
He looked at Mia and Letty "Mia, help Cal take a shower and just guard"
He looked at Letty "Letty, go find Cal something to wear please and can you help me disinfect her cuts later"
"You got it Baba" she replied
"What" I exclaimed "Why do I need to be disinfected if I am already going to shower?!!!"
"Because we don't want an infection and it needs to be fully clean..." Dominic simply replied.
Letty came over to where I was and just gave me a look that seemed to say "I wish you luck, there is nothing I can do" She helped me get down and she and Mia helped me climb up the stairs and go into the bathroom. Then Letty left leaving me and Mia alone, I stood there feeling like I was being punished. I guess my mind was wondering around in Lala land until I heard Mia say
"Cal, hurry up and start taking your shower. Otherwise Dom will have both of our heads"
I got into the shower pulled the curtain clothes and then stripped down naked. I turned on the water until it was warm. When the water started coming out and hitting my skin I yelped. It stung so bad that it was horrible. I started crying from the pain everything was stinging. Mia came over and handed me a soft hand towel that I accepted with an appreciative look.
"Make sure you take most of the dirt away Cal" she said
"Mhmm" was all I said as I wetted the towel and tried to ever so gently clean the scrapes.
After about 20 minutes in the shower I had successfully lived and taken most of the dirt out. My body was red from stinging and some scrapes had begun bleeding again. Mia handed me the towel and when I wrapped it around me she helped me wobble into Mia's room.
There I sat on the bed and got the clothes Letty laid out for me and started putting it on. I was so thankful she selected thin short shorts for me to wear and a tank top that came with a bra inside already. After I was done Vince came in picked me up and carried me down the stairs into the living room in the couch that was now turned into a bed where Dom awaited me with disinfecting alcohol and wipes and bandages.
"Please Dom, please don't make me" I whimpered
He only sighed "Come on Cal you can't get an infection, lets just get it over with."
I shook my head "No", Letty came in sat on my other side with Brian sitting behind where made me look like I was in the middle.
"Cal just get it over with... it's not a matter if you want to or not. You have to and that's that." Letty said
I shook my head "No" again.
I tried scooting over to the end of the bed and almost succeeded without anyone really noticing my "getting away" attention. Until I felt an iron grip on my arm pulling me like I was a piece of string back to the freaking center of the bed.
"Are you done with trying to get away?" Dom asked
"Let me go" I replied
"Answer me. Are you done with trying to get away?" he repeated, as his grip tightened
"Fine" I said "I'm done, I'm done"
He opened the cap, wet a wipe with it, and started working on my arms. At the first touch my arm felt like a million of bees were stinging me
"Oww" I yelled
It was miserable. He grabbed my arm with one hand and continued wiping with the other. Mia replaced Brain and got a pillow and put it in her lap and gently pulled me down. I was squirming like a worm but grateful to at least have Mia with me then I felt a hand on my leg, I looked to see her it who it was and it was Brian holding my leg as Letty started wetting the wipes and wiping my leg. It hurt so badly, but I was so tired and in so much pain, I couldn't fight the iron grip. Finally Vince held my arms so Dominic could work faster.
After they successfully finished my arms and legs all that was left was my face. As Letty started coming closer to me with a wipe I started scooting backward and backwards until I bump into Dominic. He then got me both of my arms and pulled me against him and my arms behind me so I would hit her hand away.
I whispered "I don't need that on my face!"
Letty only sighed and started wiping my face and there wasn't anything I could do about it. After she made sure she disinfected everything. She finally caped the bottle and started putting it away, I struggled to get free from Dom's grasped but he wouldn't budge.
"Dom let me go" I told him
"I hoped you learned something today" he said
"Dom my arm is sore, you're hurting me"
"Dom, For God sake, let her go"
I quickly looked over to see who said that and saw that it came from Letty who was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and chewing gum. She gave him a look and then said
"You look a bit tired... I think you should go upstairs and give me a massage."
Dom looked at me. I felt like I was glued to where I was. I couldn't take my eyes from his
"Cal you better never do that to me again otherwise you will be grounded. As for now you aren't allowed to put weight on your foot because you almost broke it... I will see you later"
He stared at me and I think my eyes sold my fear and secret of what happened in the woods.
"What's bothering you?" He asked
"Nothing" I replied as I shook my head and looked down
"Dom..." Letty said warningly
"Cal what's bothering you, I practically raised Mia... I know when something is up" he said as his temper started showing
"Nothing you don't even know me, nothings wrong, Jus leave me alone" I cried out
I jumped off the bed and started hobbling toward the door. Before I could even reach it I almost fell but luckily or should I say unluckily I let my sprained foot down, and cursed as pain ran through my leg. Dominic caught me and lifted me over his shoulder. I shut my eyes and puckered my lips so I would shout out in pain. After waiting a few second, I realized I was still over Dominic's shoulder.
"Dom you can put me down now I'm fine"
It took me a second to realize what I just said, and than I cursed again for saying "fine." I made a mental note to stop the habit. Dom started walking and I guessed ignore what I said because instead of putting me down he walked me into the kitchen sat me down on the table, and grabbed my arms. Letty soon came in and just sat in a chair next to me. I looked at her
"Aren't you going to help me or something" I asked as I tried and failed epically in getting out of Dom grip.
'Sorry, there is nothing I can do...you kind of disobeyed and now is in Dom lockdown..."
"What you got to be kidding me it's only hurt it's not broken! It will heal in time" I exclaimed
Letty shook her head and looked at Dom "Guess who she got her stubbornness from" she chuckled
"Letty not the right time" Dom growled '
"I was only making a statement" she replied
"So what..."
I asked "are you going to lock me in cage or something or can I go" I said while twisting and pulling my hand trying to get them free
"Don't tempt me" was all Dom said
Since neither was willing to help me, I turned to my last option
"Miaaaaa help I need you" I yelled
Letty was now laughing as quietly as she could while Dom was turning red
"What is all this noise about" Mia asked as she and Brian came into the room.
"Mia" I quickly replied "Dom won't let me go, just because he told me not to put pressure on my foot and than I got mad and hobbled away and put pressure on my foot..."
I looked at Dom and saw an amused look on his face
"What...?" I asked
"Nothing" he said "I just like how you were honest and admitted what you did wrong" he chuckled
"Well" I exasperated "you told me honesty and loyalty was the key to family"
That remark caused everyone to laugh. I looked at Dom and asked him
"Now may I please go to bed?"
Dom quickly became serious
"Cal, when I say no pressure on your foot I mean no pressure. You are not allowed to do anything but rest. If anyone of us catches you we will simply pick you up and put you to bed... If I have to I will tie you up...understand?"
I looked over to Mia with a pleading look she slowly shook her head as I looked around the room everyone shook their head. I finally sigh and gave in
"Fine, but why are you always the boss?"
He laughed "Simply because I'm the oldest. I care for everyone and I'm your older brother and guardian" he boasted
I scowled at him
"Okay so can I go now?"
"Yes I'll have Letty take you to your room." He responded
"What? She can't carry me I'm to heavy" I exclaimed shocked
I suddenly felt a smack on my upper back I looked to see that it was Mia who did that
"Cal don't you ever say that. You look like a stick have you even eaten anything today?
"Yes Mia" I responded as I rolled my eyes. Is anyone on the same page as me in this room?
Letty looked at me and just said
"Don't worry I can totally handle carrying you, and I'll smack you if you say that I can"