Chapter 4
10:47 A.M.
I sat at the island table in Momo's house, it's pretty big in here. Her house was warm and modern.
The only thing that stand out in here is her colorful couch, since when do they make those?
Zain sat next to me eyeing his bowl of fruits, he's never eaten any fruits while growing up.
To be honest all he's eaten was leftover food I'd find in the dumpster. The only time he'd eat was at night, during the day we were too noticeable.
The food would normally be enough for one person so I always sacrificed my hunger for his. I did eat but not as often as Zain.
"You can eat it, it's safe." I said softly. He looked at me still not believing me, so I took an apple slice and ate it.
My mouth watered to the familiar taste, sweet juices of the apple flooded my mouth as I chewed on it. It's still crunchy, just like how I remembered.
Zain continued to look at me for a whole 5 minutes before finally digging in. I chuckled a little knowing he was seeing if I would pass out.
I heard my siblings coming to the kitchen with angry heartbeats.
Earlier they were upstairs talking about me, quietly arguing about my well-being. They were at it for almost 2 hours.
Momo and her husband wanted me to stay with them, Monique wanted to rent me an apartment so I can have my own space, and lastly Tyrone wanted me to be in the family house where everyone can be there for me.
By the end of their conversation, Momo won. The rest are mad that their solution was useless.
They came in and surrounded the island with big fake smiles on their faces. I wanna slap it off of their faces so bad, they don't need to pretend everything is going well. I'm not a child.
Momo looked at Zain who was ignoring them all by continually devouring his food. She smiled down at him before giving me her attention.
"So are you hungry?" She asked nervously.
The last two times she asked I said no, this makes the third and I'm getting tired of that question.
I shook my head no, her worried face deepened. She worries to much.
Nikolas cleared his throat, "Ok so are you comfortable here?" He reminded me of Clark Kent with those glasses on. Hmm maybe he's superman.
I shook my head yes so Momo can at least be at ease with my well-being. It helped since she slightly smiled.
Zain gave out a loud burp before pushing his empty bowl away. He patted his stomach as a satisfied smile was plastered on his face.
"I'm full." He said.
I smiled as the others laughed at his behavior. He grew embarrassed, then hid his face in my arms.
"Nunu you and Zain will be staying with us, is that ok with you?" Momo said. What's up with them talking to me like that?
They look at me with pity, they speak to me like ima baby, they question me gravely, and they talk about me like I'm a lost cause.
I'm perfectly fine!
"If you all are going to continue treating me like I'm an abused orphan puppy, I'll decorate these canvas walls with your differentiated blood types." I threatened them calmly.
Nikolas visibly showed his fear while my other siblings smiled. Monique sat down across from me, "Ok then, you will eat. Tyrone heat up some oatmeal."
Tyrone nodded and began preparing the food. I glared at Monique, "I don't want food." I said.
She shrugged her shoulders, "Well your gonna get food, your malnourished. I'm sure you wouldn't want to drop dead before Zain could even turn 6." She said.
I growled, she was right. Dying before Zain can even start life is a big no for me. I want to watch Zain flourish in life and tackle everything that comes his way.
So if eating was the first step to seeing that, then I'll eat.
The bowl of goo was placed in front of me, Zain and I eyed it. He moved closer and closer, invading my personal space like he always does.
"That smells good Mommy, I want some."
Not gonna lie it did smell good but I'm not a fan of gooey foods. It looks like someone chewed it and spit it back out.
"I'll get you some." Tyrone said to Zain before going to prepare his food.
Momo crossed her arms, "We're waiting." I rolled my eyes before taking a bite out of my food, cheers erupted around me. "Finally!" Tyrone said happily.
The oatmeal was good and that's all I can say. Nothing else excited me about it.
My siblings were getting comfortable and sat down along side Monique, "Nu?" Momo asked, bringing my attention away from the food and up to her.
Her heartbeat was beating rapidly and i can hear her gulp. "What happened the day you went missing?" She asked.
I dropped my spoon as my mind instantly went back to that day, the last day Jhak was alive.
He'd still be alive if I wasn't in the car, he'd still be alive if I hadn't panicked, and he'd definitely still be alive if Enzo was never born.
It's my fault he's dead, I take full responsibility for it. Though it won't change anything, I feel guilty like I was the one who killed him.
I cleared my throat, "Um, I-I don't wanna talk about it." Momo gave me an understanding look as she nodded.
"Your not wearing your mufflers" Monique addressed.
I touched my ears and looked at her, "How did you know?" I asked.
She smiled a little and pointed at my body, "Your more relaxed than when you do have on your mufflers."
Nikolas clapped his hands as a big grin crawled on his face. "How about we show you your room?"
I nodded at Nikolas suggestion and followed him up the stairs.
The others followed behind me as Nikolas lead us to a room door. He opened it and gestured for me to go in.
I sent him a look of suspicion as he kept grinning, then I walked in the room. This was what he was excited about?
All I see is a creme colored room with brown furniture, I was expecting a damn gun room or something.
Taking a deep breath, I looked back at him, "Thanks." I said before slamming the door shut.
Not a second late, someone was banging on my door. "Mommy!! You forgot me!!" I heard Zain cry out.
Quickly i opened the door and scooped him up, then I slammed the door again. I kissed his cheeks, "I'm so so so sorry." I said rocking him.
He sniffled before looking at me, "It's ok Mommy." He said. I wiped his running nose with his shirt, he needs to change.
Turning my head to one of the doors in my room, I went to one and opened it. This door lead to the bathroom, so I went to the second one. That door lead to the closet.
There was already some clothes the closet, my clothes. The ones I'm sure i made Unique and Monique buy me in Texas.
There was also some clothes for Zain, when did they put these in here? It's like they already knew i was going to be living with them.
I put Zain down on his feet and took out two outfits for him. I laid it on the bed, "Which one do you wanna wear?" I asked him with a smile.
There was an all black outfit that I definitely recommend and then there was this Iron Man shirt with khaki pants.
Zain chose the all black, I gave him a high five, "Good job" I said. He grinned at my praise.
I put the unchosen outfit back in the closet and got me an all black out too. Well all of my clothes are all black, but the one I pick has the same shade of black as Zain's outfit.
Next, I took Zain to the bathroom. Back in Italy Zain and I would bathe in cold water every two days.
Since our apartment was supposed to be vacant, we weren't supposed to have water but Kimi made it possible.
This will be Zain's first bath in warm water, I flooded the tub as I helped him brush his teeth. Once I was satisfied by the amount of water in the tub, I turned off the water.
Zain finished brushing his teeth and gave me a big smile, "I got clean teeph, Mommy." He said. I chuckled as I began undressing him.
"You do and for it to stay clean you have to brush it everyday."
He frowned, "What happens when I don't brush my teeph?"
I looked him dead in the eye so he knows what I'm about to say will be serious, "If you miss one day of brushing your teeth...the tooth fairy will take all of your teeth."
His face was now the face of horrors, his eyebrows rose up and then came back down. He does that when he gets scared.
"Mommy, I don't want to loose my teeph." He whined. I picked him up and put him in the bath tub, "Then brush your teeth everyday."
He jumped up and stood to his feet, "Ahhh Mommy! The water is different!" I laughed at his dramatic personality, "Its just warmer, you'll be fine."
He crossed his arms and huffed, "I like how it used to be." I rolled my eyes, "Fine, well then I guess your not going to play with your new toys."
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