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“Isabella,” he says slowly in that deep sexy voice of his. “I know you’re angry.”
“Angry? Anger’s an emotion reserved for people I care about. As of a week ago, you’ve fallen off of that list.”
He runs a hand through his blonde hair. “Don’t do that. Don’t be an ice queen when I know you actually do care.”
My eyes narrow. “Now you’re going to tell me how to feel? After you abandoned me?”
“Shh. Are you trying to wake everyone up? I’m not even supposed to be here. But I had to talk to you. Why haven’t you been returning my calls or texts?”
“I blocked you.”
He gives me a look. “Real mature, Isa.”
“Is there any point to this conversation?”
“I’m trying to apologize. I’m trying to explain.”
“Why the hell should I accept your bullshit apology? Do you have any idea how hard it was for me to start going out with you? I knew it was a bad idea, you knew it was a bad idea, and yet you convinced me anyway. You made me laugh; you made me feel happy. You said you wanted me. And I believed you. I was dumb enough to believe you, and now what? All those feelings simply went away?”
A muscle ticks in his jaw.
“Do you know where I’m from, Isabella?” he continues without waiting for an answer. “The first time Enzo and I met, I was a starving kid on the streets. I had to survive on my own for a long fucking time. I had nothing—no family, no home, absolutely fucking nothing until I met Enzo. So, yeah, you can blame me for choosing him, for choosing my position in this family over you. But if I hadn’t, then what would I have had left?”
It takes a second before I reply.
“I’m sorry, are you waiting for me to say you would have had me? Because that was never going to happen. We were a mistake from the start. That much is clear to me now.”
“You’re still angry,” he grits out.
“I told you I don’t give a fuck. Have a nice life, Jason. And stay the hell away from me.”
“Isa,” he says, trying to grab my arm. I lean away from his touch.
“No, I’m done. You made your choice, Jason. You’d better leave before my cousin catches you. After all, he’s all you care about. Your loyalty is truly inspiring. I would say you should fuck him in the ass to truly show him just how much you love him, but I’m sure his wife does enough of that already.”
His eyes flash with murderous rage and he makes a low growl in the back of his throat. I’m not interested in listening to him any longer.
“Bye, Jason,” I tell him before walking away.
Honestly, that felt good. Something I learned being a part of this family? It’s always good to tear down the things that threaten to hurt you. Before they actually do succeed.
Unfortunately, Jason already did succeed. But at least now he doesn’t know just how much he did.
I’m lying on my bed and reading a book when I hear two sets of feet approaching my bed.
“Isa, you’ve been sad for a while now. We’re officially worried,” Matthew says, crossing his arms over my chest.
I arch an eyebrow, slightly amused. “Officially, huh?” I ask my cousin. “How can I alleviate these official worries?”
The twins share a look. Matthew and Maria are eleven years old, the children of one of my uncles who passed away a couple of years ago. Since their father died, I’ve been in charge of their care. I love them like they’re my own children and I would do anything for them.
“Be happy,” Maria states, like happiness is a switch I can turn on and off.
“Okay,” I say, closing my eyes for a second. I pop them open immediately after. “There, I’m happy again.”
I even add in a big smile. They share another look, identical frowns on their faces. They’ve grown up so much. Sometimes, my heart aches at the thought. Soon enough, they’ll be adults and they won’t need me anymore. They’re already so big and mature.
Matthew crosses his arms over his chest. “We’re not stupid, Isa.”
