"Go to sleep bambina. You're safe." I whisper to my twin

I can feel her relax under my hold. She still looks like she's on edge in her sleep. Why is she so scared?

When twinny asked for a hug I barely heard her. I was so surprised because she seems like she isn't a fan of physical contact even when we do share a moment. She has no idea how long I've wanted to hold her like this. I used to do everything with her, and then when she left everything and everyone changed.

When Dad told us that he found my twin I was excited beyond words. I was only 2 when Hannah took Laura, but I constantly asked about her until I got the message that they weren't coming back.

Laura and I used to share the room I currently have. Dad asked me if I wanted to switch rooms, but I wanted to be in the room my twin and I used to share. I don't remember much, but the thought of her still kind of being there brought me some peace.

I don't remember many times when the house was this happy. I know it may not seem happy, but my brothers and I never really had family dinner or breakfast together. Even Elijah is speaking more.

I know he's always kind of kept to himself, but Matteo told me that he used to be a lot more outgoing before Laura and Hannah left.

Alessandro seems less stressed. I know ever since he took over the mafia he has tried to find Laura.

Speaking of the mafia, I wonder how she would take it. I just can't help think she will hate us when we tell her. That's why I'm being my normal happy self around her. I need her to know I'll never hurt her.

Between last night and today I have been the most relaxed I've ever been. Her just being here in my arms heals the whole in my heart that's made it's home for 15 years ago.

Her mannerisms are concerning me. The way she carries herself is like Alessandro. She has an emotionless mask almost all the time, her tone is emotionless, and she seems so on edge as if everything she does is a reflex.

I know finding out you have 6 brothers, including a twin, and a father must be quite a shock. I'm just upset because I thought she might have remembered me, or at least Xander. He used to spend almost everyday with only her. I don't know why he's being such a dick right now. I know he misses her.

Xavier changed too. He spent a lot of time with me when we were younger. That's why we both share a similar personality. We tried to keep the house somewhat happy the last 15 years, but it just wasn't the same. Xavier is the only one who can calm down Xander, and that only works most of the time.

We all hate Hannah for what she did to us by leaving, but also taking our sister. I never grew up with a mother, the closest thing I had was Matteo. All my brothers took some role in raising me really.

Dad was a mess for a few years after Laura and Hannah left. I can't imagine what it's like losing your wife and only daughter, especially the circumstances surrounding it.

All of us have been wondering if my twin has had a good life. I want to believe she did because that's the easy thing to do, but Hannah literally took her because she was jealous of Laura. I just can't help but think her life wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.

I'm just going to look on the bright side like I do all things. I want to watch more episodes of The 100, but I'm tired. I also have a fight tonight I need rest for.

I'm an underground fighter. I've been fighting for about a year, but I've had training all my life being in the mafia. My name is Gemini. I know that's not my zodiac sign, but I always wanted Laura with me when fighting. So, I chose Gemini as in gemini twins. I don't know how Laura will take the news, but seeing as she broke a girl's hand for slapping me today I don't think it will be too bad.

I drift off to sleep holding my gorgeous twin sister in my arms. It really is a great feeling.....

Walking through the door after a long day of work, the house sounds too quiet. Luca and Xavier are usually goofing off or playing video games before dinner.

what if something bad happened??

no no calm down

I share a look with my brothers and father. We each go upstairs to check their rooms. I go into Laura's room first because she's honestly my first priority right now.

I saw her fight in the gym, but she's not prepared for the life we live. It's too dangerous for her.

Walking into Laura's room I find her and Luca asleep. She's curled up in his arms and he's holding her securely.

Hearing the door close Laura shoots up from the bed. wtf? how did she even hear the door close?

"Oh it's just you" Laura emotionlessly says heading to the bathroom

"Yeah, I just got home from work and the house seemed a little quiet so I came in to check on you." I tell her

"Well, I'm fine." She says a little harshly

she's definitely not fine but I won't push it

maybe she hates being woken up

that makes sense

"Okay" I say hesitantly "Well dinner will be done in about 30 minutes, so come down then" I tell her being more cheerful

She just nods and shuts the bathroom door.

well okay then.

I go over to Luca who is still sleeping. I shake his shoulder a little and he too shoots up out of bed.

Looking around he nervously asks "Where's Laura?"

"Hey hey she just went to the bathroom. I came in to tell you guys dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes." I tell him calmly

"Oh okay" Luca says, his voice breaking

I give him a big hug telling him while rubbing his back "It's okay Luca, it didn't happen again. She's safe. She didn't leave again."

He takes a few shaky breathes saying "thank you" and releases from the hug

I pat his shoulder saying "No problem. I'll see you for dinner" and walk out of Laura's room.

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