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𝐒 𝐄 𝐑 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 • 𝐑 𝐔 𝐒 𝐒 𝐎

The darkness engulfed every piece of sunlight that was avaliable, it was around nine o'clock and I stood at the dock waiting for the shipment to arrive, I have no idea what my father has got now but all I need to do is sign it so Orlando can take them to out house.

I wait patiently until I see a large boat arrive at the side, I head towards it and notice a tall old man come out with a clip board and a pen.

"Your name?" He asks as he looks at me up and down analysing my appearance, I trace his thoughts and decide to answer them for him.

"I am his daughter." I huff as I sign my name on the dotted line.

𝐃 𝐈 𝐄 𝐆 𝐎 • 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐂 𝐎

I thought the sunlight beamed onto my face, then realisation that I'm in a hospital bed hits me, I feel the wires connected all over my body and notice that the light is coming from a large lamp that is facing my direction. I rub my eyes and try and focus my blurred vision, but it's no use. The energy was drained from my body, I closed my eyes, everything was dark, I re-opened them and gain the slightest amount of vision back. Thank fuck.

I noticed someone walk in wearing scrubs, he had dark hair and blue eyes, he walked slowly towards me with a clip board in his hands ready to write down anything about me.

"How are you feeling this evening Mr Greco?" He raises his eye brow and makes eye-contact with me, I roll my eyes and try and sit up, but I grunt in pain.

"Sir you must remain laying down." He looks at me with a almost bossy look, I get that look enough off of Serena I don't need it from a male doctor either.

I look up to the ceiling and begin to think of my mother and Serena, Nicolas has recently had his babies. Boys. Two boys. I've never really pictured myself having children, probably because I've never been with a woman to want that need of having children with them. My eyes begin to roll with the boring thought of having children, I probably think it's boring because I've never thought about it longer than two minutes.

I fall asleep lightly and hear as the male doctor exists himself out of my room, the wires attach to me begin to irritate me but I've got to try and block them out.

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A few days passed and I was back on my feet, I travel tonight, back to Italy... Deep down I was so worried. Would my mother still like me and think of me as her own? I know she probably would but I haven't seen her in years, there's no wonder why I'm paranoid.

I sigh as I begin to pack my bags up ready for the plane ride ahead, I was already planning what to do. Sleep. Sleep was the one thing on my mind on my journey home. I take one more look at the room and see the view hiding in the background, it'll be late when I get home so I better enjoy the afternoon sun while I can for today.

I meet Luca in the front room as he waits with his bags, he smiles at me and puts his phone away.

"Our taxi has just arrived, are you ready?" Luca questions and I nod in agreement. We travel to the lift and head to the car park where the silver taxi sits there waiting for us. We both get in and the car smells like cigarettes, I look over at the driver and notice his hands on the wheel, his fingernails are all short and yellow from the cigarettes and it only makes me want to vomit, I know I'm this 'big bad wolf' but I don't agree with smoking, I despise it. And women who smoke are just as bad as the men who do, it's so unattractive and is hideous. Who wants to kiss a woman who smokes? You might as well eat a cigarette. I pull myself out of my thoughts regarding cigarettes, men and women and focus on the travel to the private plane.

The car journey wasn't too long but long enough, the man didn't stop talking, how his wife left him and decided to divorce him for his behaviour and lack of participation when it came to paying the bills, he blames his ex-wife, but I really doubt it was her fault.

I happily exit out of the car and close the door good and proper, leaving the sickening scent behind. I watch as Luca pays the driver and heads towards the waiting area for the private plane, we watch as air hosts walk by, I look at them but I feel like I want to laugh, none of them can be compared to Serena. Serena is naturally beautiful and has a personality which attracts me so much. These barbie like women walk past staring at me up and down, my eyes dagger through their soul to give them the attention they don't want. The 'I'm not interested' attention. I roll my eyes and watch as the plane arrives down on the ground.

Luca and I head quickly towards the plane which releases its steps for us to arrive on, we walk on and the welcoming smell fills my nostrils. And honestly. I can't wait to go home. Luca and I buckle our seat belts and prepare to set off.

I rest my head on the pillow provided on the left hand side next to the window and perch my head on top, the comfort that the pillow gives for my head leaves me drifting of to sleep. Not thinking about anything that'll distract me from my rest.

𝐒 𝐄 𝐑 𝐄 𝐍 𝐀 • 𝐑 𝐔 𝐒 𝐒 𝐎

The wait is finally over, we all sit in the living room and wait until Diego and my father returns, Nicolas feels like shit because he couldn't be at the hospital with Maria and the babies but deep down he knows he needs a tiny break out of the hospital and the smell of chemicals, the gloves, the wires, the barrier that's preventing him from seeing his sons. But right now, maybe if he saw his own father, he'd feel much better and more positive about this all, he needs to remember that he has to be strong in order for Maria to stay strong, so they're both strong for their little ones.

My patience is wearing thin, I'm looking forward to see my father, but I'm also looking forward to see Diego. Smell his minty breath along with his aftershave that he always wears, the comfort that his arms provide.

The knock arrives at the door and excitement fills the room, my mother runs to the door and opens it, her arms open wide for my father to hug her, she places her head softly onto his shoulder, Nicolas and I walk over to my father and give him a hug too, then... He comes in, I didn't want to hug him and make the room feel awkward and wonder what's going on, but I can smell his minty breath from here, his aftershave.... I want to hug him, but I can't.

His eyes dart to behind us, which is where all of our eyes travel, Lia.

"Wow, Lia I haven't seen you in ages!" My father exclaims and takes Lia in for a hug, she chuckles and looks over his shoulder, where her son is standing waiting.

𝐃 𝐈 𝐄 𝐆 𝐎 • 𝐆 𝐑 𝐄 𝐂 𝐎

I notice Serena at first, her pitch black hair covering over her beautiful eyes, I wanted to move the strand of hair so I could see her face properly, but my eyes travel to the woman who is standing opposite me, the women who is my mother.

Her hair is brown and perfectly curled as it rests on her shoulders. Her eyes are a stunning brown which stare right at me, I see the tears beginning to form in her eyes. I walk towards her and she pulls me in for a tight hug, she's smaller than me but her head rests on my chest. I smell her floral perfume, which doesn't surprise me, my father has always said she loves flowers, the look the smell. Everything to do with flowers.

Our hug lasts for awhile and I can feel my mothers tears soak through my T-shirt, I don't mind though. I haven't seen her in years and this is such an important moment in my life that I'll remember forever.

"I've missed you." She says and pulls away from our hug, her voice is soft and relaxing.

"I've missed you too." I say and her eyes still glisten from her tears. I just want to pull her tight and tell her I don't blame her for what she's done, but I can't find the words to leave my mouth. Maybe we should speak another day, properly about it.

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The evening passes. We all head off to our own rooms and get ourselves sorted for the night. I kiss my mother on the forehead and wish her a good night sleep, I head into my room and close the door tight. I sigh and take a look around the familiar room. I take off my clothes until I'm down to my boxers, I go to the bathroom and splash warm water on my face, to clean it and give me a sense of relaxation as I don't want to shower, I had one before the travel.

I walked to the bed and began to lay down, my head was comforted by the luxurious pillows that were set up  neatly for my arrival, the covers covered every inch of my body giving it warmth and comfort. I looked up to the ceiling and my eyes began to roll.

I looked around and heard a knock at the door, I got up slowly and walked towards it, I turned the knob and noticed Serena standing there in her short fluffy pajamas, looking at me through my eyes.

"Hey." I said and gave her a little smile and there I get one back, which only unveils her beautiful dimples.