Mia's POV
"Hello Mia"
When I heard my name roll off of his tongue so smoothly, goosebumps took over my skin. I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
I turned around and saw him standing over me.
"And you are?" I couldn't help but to have a smart mouth. I knew who he was, I just couldn't remember his name.
"You don't remember me? Wow I'm hurt." He says while dramatically holding his chest.
"No.. I don't think I do. Now if you'll excuse me." I got up from the bench fully intending to walk away but he gently grabbed my arm and whispered into my ear.
"It's Giovanni, my love."
My stomach was in knots as I felt my breath hitch. I had to blink a few times before I could collect myself.
"I'm sure.." was all I could get out as he let go of me and smirked. I felt the world moving slowly as I walked the path back towards the house.
I wanted to walk back and take him all in. I wanted to know what his lips felt like on mine.. but I couldn't. I needed to get back. I knew how bad this would turn out if we were caught.
I rolled my eyes at the thoughts I was having. I mean, I BARELY know him..
When I got to the sliding door I took a deep breath still not wanting to walk in, but I knew I had to. So I opened the door to my hell.
My ears were suddenly filled with the sound of music and laughter which brought me out of my trance and back into reality.
I grabbed a champagne glass from one of the near by maids and walked back to my family. I had to stick to every detail with my family. If I told my mother I was going for a drink I damn sure had better brought one back with me or there would be endless questioning. And that was something I couldn't deal with tonight. Plus a drink was what I needed at the moment. And it's not like my parents could object to my underaged drinking since they them selves don't live the life of saints.
"Where have you been?" My mother asked.
"Nowhere mother." It took everything in me to keep from being a smart ass.
"I told you your brother had a speech to make and you missed it. Why do you choose to be defiant."
I could tell she was trying to keep her cool and as sweet as she is, she's still a hot head with a short fuse.
"I just needed some air." I kept it short and sweet.
"Well, while you were out getting *ahem* air" she looked towards the kitchen door and saw Giovanni walking back into the party. "Your brother announced his taking over of the family business."
My heart sank.
"What?!" I looked over at Vincent and saw a smug look on his face. In that same moment he looked towards me and gave me the death stare. I knew he was pissed off that I wasn't 'present' for his announcement.
Damn it.
"Yes and I expect you to congratulate him." She added then walked towards my father who was now giving me the same look as Vincent.
I gulped my champagne down then walked towards my brother.
"Congratulations Vin." I said kissing both of his cheeks.
The other party goers that surrounded us could feel his anger towards his dear little sister *cue eye roll* and I'm sure they also noticed my father coming towards us so they walked off leaving me to the lions.
"Where did you go?" Vincent asked with a straight face.
"Yes Mia where did you run off to?" My father chimes in.
"I just needed some air. Sorry for missing the big reveal." I said coldly. They can never just leave me alone. It's like they're all against me. Except my mother of course who was now coming to my rescue.
"I told her she could step out for a few minutes Adamo. It was my fault she wasn't present."
I gave her thankful eyes because without her help it would have escalated and I would have absolutely lost my mind.
"Do you understand how unorganized our family looks when something like this happens and we're not all together?" My father asked in his demeaning tone.
I looked around the party and felt myself getting physically ill. I didn't even want to be here let alone need to be. And now I'm getting the third degree from my father AND my brother about not being in the room for a fucking speech.
"You know father." I started then grabbed another champagne glass from a passing maid gulping that one down as well. "The fact that you keep him" I said eyeing Vincent who was now growing angrier by the second. "On a pedestal so damn high, is just mind boggling to me. I mean you might as well have just had him and stopped right there. I mean what was the point in having another child if you were just going to be disappointed?!"
"Mia!" My mother gasped.
"No. I'm over this shit."
"WATCH YOUR TONGUE YOUNG LADY!" My father boomed causing people to look towards us.
"It was a simple question." I chuckled
"MIA! Go." Vincent boomed.
"Gladly." I dropped the glass I had in my hand and let it crash to the floor breaking into pieces.
As I stormed off I could hear my mother trying to calm my father.
How dare they speak to me as if I'm here to obey orders. Like I'm not my own damn person. Jesus, I can't even got outside to catch my breath without my family going into a frenzy.
As I walked through the crowd of people I felt a hand grip my wrist. I was about to pull away thinking it was either my father or brother but I quickly realized it wasn't a tight hurtful grip so it must not have been an enemy.
When I looked at who it was I saw that handsome face again. It was Giovanni.
We were in a sea full of people so I was hoping my family wouldn't see this interaction.
"Say I can see you again." He whispered into my ear.
"Find a way to me, then I'll see you."
I softly pulled my arm from his grip and walked off.
If he really wants to see me again he will make an effort.
I walked up the stairway and continued my storming rage towards my room.
When I got into my room I immediately heard a crumble at my feet. I flicked on the lights and saw a note under my heel and it read..
I'll be seeing you again real soon my love.
I knew who it was from. His words from the garden played over in my head
"It's Giovanni, my love"
He was good. Real good... The fact that he got up to the second floor of the house and was able to get this note to me without my family knowing was impressive.
I couldn't help but to smile.
Yes I was still pissed off at my family for being complete assholes but this helped push it from my mind.
I walked over to my desk and placed the letter in the top drawer and giggled as I shut it.
But of course being in this house nothing lasts forever. Especially a cute moment like this one because my room door came flying open.
"WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE MIA!" It was Vincent in all his dickish glory.
"GET OUT VINCENT!" I yelled back only causing him to storm in and get into my face.
"If you think you're going to get away with half of the shit you did while father was boss then you're mistaken. I see right through you."
"Oh you think so Vincent." I squinted at him. We were in a serious stare down.
"Vincent!" We both looked towards the threshold of my room and saw our mother. "Go join your father and let me talk to your sister." She stated.
"Run along now." I just HAD to add.
"Watch it." He responded then walked off as I smiled at him.
My mother walked in and slowly shut the door behind her.
"Why must you pester them like this?"
"Why are they like THAT to me?" I asked practically ripping my bracelet off then taking my earrings out at an alarmingly quick speed.
"Slow down Mia."
I stopped and placed my hands on the desk in front of me and hung my head low. I took a deep breath then brought my head back up and looked into the mirror. I saw my reflection but didn't like what I saw. I looked lost. Weak. Almost broken down.
Then I looked past my reflection and saw my fragile mother behind me. The years seemed to have caught up to here and wore her down. I could see it in her eyes and her posture. She looked worse than I did.
"I'm sorry mother. It's just so.. frustrating." I let go of a breath I didn't know I suddenly was holding.
"Mia you have to understand. Your father and I are getting old. It is time Vincent takes over. And with that we need you to be here for him. We need you to watch over him. Just until he finds the right woman to help take care of him."
"Well she better come fast because I'm tired of his shit."
"Watch you're tongue Mia." She snapped.
"Sorry...And why do I have to be the one to watch him. Why can't you or dad do it?"
"You father and I have decided to go back home to Italy."
"WHAT? You can't be serious." I turned towards her with pleading eyes. "Take me with you. Please." I choked up ready to cry.
She turned me back around and had me face the mirror again.
"You have to stay. We need you here to watch over your brother. You don't understand how much pressure he will soon be under. He is going to need someone." She said this as she helped me unzip my dress.
"But he has is stupid friends." I almost cried.
"Who? Antonio, Fillipo and that other one what's his name?"
"Ernesto." I mumbled.
"Yes that one. No. He's going to need you too. Trust me.."
She gave me a small kiss on my head and offered me a smile then walked out of my room gently closing the door.
I wanted to cry. No! I wanted to SCREAM but I couldn't find it in me to let any tears spill.
Sadness was replaced with anger and before I knew it I was throwing my brush at my mirror shattering it.
I legit feel bad for Mia lol. I'm telling u this story is going to be dramatic AF.. Well it's 2:50am where I'm at so I'm taking myself to bed. Goodnight my loves. And thank u all for reading oh and please please please don't forget to vote ❤️🥰🖤
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EDIT 10/08/19: I changed dudes name cuz I used Angelo in my other book lol. I miss u all