Sydney

Luca skipped down the living room with a colorful ball in her hands. She was super ready to go!

Sydney promised Luca that he'll teach her how to swim and she's shaking with excitement.  Luca's been looking forward to it since she was never really allowed to go near their swimming pool. Maybe she could even ask him to play ball afterwards.

Sydney promised her after all.

They pinky promised!

When the little girl finally saw her brother, her eyes brightened lovingly and she skipped towards him.

"Sydney!" She called adorably. "M' ready to go!"

The man blinked at her in surprise before giving her a confused smile. That's when Luca noticed the baby in his arms, still sound asleep. Ali stirred at the sound of Luca's shout but she didn't wake up. Luca immediately covered her mouth and told herself to be quiet.

Luca doesn't want to be a bad girl by making baby Ali cry again.

It was now a big no-no to her!

"Sorry, Syd." She whispered.

Sydney shook his head with a sweet smile. "It's okay, Lu. Now, what did you need, dove?"

She bounced excitedly. "I'm ready!"

"I'm sorry, Luca... " He said hesitantly. "Ready for what?"

Luca stared up at him with a big smile on her adorable reddish lips. "Ready for what you promised me, silly."

Sydney blinked in confusion. He doesn't remember what he promised, he's been taking care of Ali while their brothers were away and taking care of a baby's serious work.

They need attention after all.

What was his promise to Luca again?

The little girl then frowned, her voice was slightly breaking when she asked him. "You don't remembe'?"

Was Sydney serious? 

Did he forget what day it was?

That made Luca very upset. She's upset that her funny and loving brother forgot about his promise.

A promise is a promise, right? It was supposed to be kept and not broken.

Did he really forget?

He shook his head sadly. "I'm sorry, bambina."

That made her even more sad but she tried to reason herself.

It wasn't his fault! Sydney was just super busy with Ali! It's 'kay!

"'Member that you were supposed to teach me how to swim... " Luca reminded him and Sydney stared at her, confusion was clearly written on his face. He tilted his head to the side when Luca didn't explain herself further.

Luca's shoulder slumped in defeat. He really did forget about their promise...

"You pwomised that you'll teach me today... " She muttered.

Sydney's eyes widened in realization and it immediately melted into sadness. "I'm so sorry, dove! I completely forgot."

Luca nodded, trying to push away her growing sadness. "S' okay. Now, c'mon! I wanna swim, Syd! I'm supeeer excited! M' ready now!"

Sydney suddenly frowned. "I'm so sorry, bambina, but I have to take care of Ali because Enzo and Gabriele's not here to take care of her. Plus, she's asleep in my arms. Do you want her to cry again?"

Guilt immediately crushed her guts and she hung her head low and shook her head. "No..."

"I'm sorry, Lu. How about next time, okay? I promise that I won't forget." Sydney smiled at her, a promising smile that Luca was sure to believe it.

Luca looked at him and nodded her head sadly.

"Mkay... "

Sydney gave her one last smile before turning his attention back to Ali who was getting fussy now. It was as if the conversation between them never happened and that actually hurt Luca more than anything.

Sydney will make it up to her later but he'll have to take care of the precious angel in his arms.

Luca sadly slipped away from the scene, trying her best to push away her sadness.

Gabriele

Luca was happily playing with her toys on the floor, just contented with her dolls and plastic toys scattered on the floor. However, Gabriele entered the room with a crying Ali in his arms and that's when it started to go downhill for the little girl.

Gabriele immediately narrowed his eyes when he saw Luca.

"Oh, for Pete's sake. Why are you playing down there, Luca? Do you want to get a fever again?" He asked and Luca huffed.

"No... " She said defeatedly. "Just wanted to play here... "

"Well, there's a lot of places to occupy! Go play in your room!" Gabriele said with a glare and then groaned when Ali kept crying. He bounced and softly shushed the baby while patting her back, mumbling incoherently before moving away from Luca.

Truth be told, Luca just wanted attention. She just wanted someone to play with because everyone would play with Luca when she's playing by herself.

Even the grumpy old Gabriele.

"But I wanted to play with yo—"

"I don't have time for your games, Luca. You're in the way!" Gabriele huffed angrily but he saw her flinch and that made him terribly guilty. "Just... I'm sorry, Luca, I'm just busy right now. Go play in your room. I promise that I'll play with you later."

Sydney also said the same though.

"You promise that?" Luca was still hopeful. She couldn't stop the hope that's growing rapidly inside of her.

"Yes, yes... " He sighed, sweat was trickling down on his forehead as he softly bounced Ali while giving her the bottled formula. "Now, clean up your toys and play upstairs."

Luca nodded happily. Her head bobbed furiously as she hurried up to clean up her toys.

A promise is a promise, right?

Gabriele couldn't possibly break up his promise to her! He's Gabriele after all.

Smiling to herself, she held all of her toys in her arms and stood up. Apparently, that was a bad idea because now she could clearly see Gabriele smiling softly down at Ali. It was a smile that he rarely shows and he's showing it to Ali without much effort.

Luca knew that she shouldn't be conflicted about this whole thing but she was. Luca was super confused. Why was she sad about it? Why was she super sad about seeing him being soft with Ali?

Ali's just a baby!

Babies need attention.

And love!

But that wasn't what hurt her.

It was the fact that he was singing something to her.

Luca couldn't hear him but she knew the tune.

Each of her family's got their very own lullaby for Luca.

And Luca would never admit it but Gabriele's song's her favorite in the whole entire universe.

As darkness comes by
Know that you're my little light
My little baby, my dove in the sky
Baby of mine, don't you cry
Hold my hand, and we'll be fine
I'll wipe your tears
And sing you a lullaby
My little pumpkin pie
Dearest bambina of mine

It was her favorite song.

And it wasn't supposed to be Ali's now.

With a heavy heart, Luca walked out of their sight.

She was trying not to cry.

Don't cry.

Enzo

He invited Luca out to the park.

Ali and Matteo have been living with them for almost a week and Luca'a mostly in her room with Matteo.

The little girl was super happy that Enzo wanted her to come.

"Some fresh air wouldn't hurt." Was what Enzo said. He didn't get mad when she was jumping with excitement too.

It made her heart flutter happily.

Today was a special day, after all!

Today was a super special day!

This was supposed to be a happy day. She thought that she'll get to pull Enzo away from the bench and invite him to play!

Luca already thought of so many things that they'll be playing.

Sandcastles.

Seesaws.

Swings.

But it deflated when she saw her brother.
He was cooing the baby in his arms and she could see Ali reaching out to touch his cheeks. Luca could see how his eyes would soften and he would smile softly and kiss her cheeks and forehead, playing peekaboo with Ali.

Those made Luca's heart drop at the sight.

It made her heart drop.

She shouldn't be sad about this, right?

It's bad!

Being sad is bad!

Sadness is bad!

Why was she sad about it?

Ali is a baby. Babies are good and cute. Why is Luca getting upset with Ali?

Here's why.

Because when Luca tripped and fell, it would usually be Enzo who'll come running but now? Now, she's biting her bottom lip and was trying not to cry as she held her bleeding knee.

Matteo was fighting off other kids because they were laughing at Luca.

Usually, Gabriele would've glared at them but Gabriele was busy right now.

No one other than Pierre was attending to her bleeding wound.

She was already sniffling, whispering Enzo's name because she really thought that he'll come running over to her but she should've expected him to not come over.

Luca should've expected him to pay her one single glance because he needs to take care of Ali.

Just because today was a special day doesn't mean that he'll still treat her like a baby.

It honestly surprised Pierre as well. Enzo usually have his creepy sixth sense that knows when Luca's in trouble but when he looked over his shoulder, Enzo was still sitting on his bench, kissing Ali's forehead lovingly like he usually do with Luca.

Matteo noticed it as well and it made him curse silently when Luca's tears fell continuously. It was those big and fat tears that threatened her to whimper and hiccup as well.

"I-It hurts... " Luca hiccuped, trying to desperately wipe her tears. "M-Mr. Pierre, it hurts."

He doesn't  know what she's talking about. Her bleeding wound or the fact that she's been totally neglected.

One time, they even forgot to call Luca for dinner, leaving her to cry all night in hunger.

If it weren't for Matteo, she would've been crying till morning.

Luca's not spoiled.

Not really.

She's five for Pete's sake. Five year olds gonna need attention too. They're still pretty much like a baby and Luca's been treated like one for so long.

Luca's just really used to the love and attention that they've given her. Of course, a love from her mother would've been different from the love of her brothers but since Luca's got no mother to take care of her, she craves for the attention of her family and leaving Luca unattended all of a sudden was really something that's not a good idea.

She'll feel a sense of abandonment.

Matteo kneeled down beside her and he sighed. "Oh, don't cry, Lu. You're fine."

"I-I'm not fine... " She mumbled sadly.

Matteo's heart was crushed. Really. It was the most heartbreaking things he have ever seen and he's heartbroken.

He shouldn't be but Luca was someone fragile to him. Like a little flower that is needed to be taken care of.

Pierre also looked sad and depressed.

And it's because Luca looks sad.

Luca was covered in dirt, her knees were bleeding and palms were hot. Her cheeks and eyes were puffy and red,  she couldn't stop whimpering like an abandoned puppy who was placed in a drowsy box while it's heavily pouring.

it's really torturous to see her like this.

"Mr. P-Pierre?"

Even her voice sounds sad.

It was shaking and broken from all her crying.

"Yes, sweetheart?" Pierre couldn't bring himself to be formal at the moment. It just seems like the right thing to do since Luca's been sad for days now.

"I wanna go... " She mumbled sadly. "I wanna go somewhere... "

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I was seriously sad when I was writing this. っ╥╯—╰╥c

Seriously, it broke my heart.

And all I could think of when I was writing her brothers was:

And I don't even know why...XD

But anyways,  how are you guys feeling?

Are you mad?

Are you sad?

Are you wailing?

Or are you gathering your pitch forks and are ready to go into battle to kill those son of bitches that Luca calls her brothers?

Ooooor are you guys building a ship because seriously, Matteo and Luca are cute. But don't expect too much from them. Maybe they'll just be friends or there'll be third wheel's coming soon. Lol

Idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter though! It's a long chapter.

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See you soon, doves!