Chapter 5

Mirabella

I sighed and got up.. Puto got up too, but the officer stopped him.

"He's coming with me.. "

I frowned and he didn't stop us further.. I grabbed his hand and walked out..

Alexander

The car stopped in front of the station and we both put on our casual cold faces before stepping out. All the people standing there stood frozen, seeing the Mafia man himself present there. DC is not the place we show ourselves often, so this was rare. Too rare to be honest.. As we entered the police station, all the chitchats became pin drop silent.. We could practically see them sweating in fear. An older police officer approached us.

"Hello sir.. These are the formalities you need to sign on for the guardianship of Ms Russo. "

His voice was trembling, but we didn't give a fuck and signed the papers needed.

"Please wait sir.. I'll bring her out.. "

I nodded and he quickly went inside. I tapped my foot, being both nervous and anxious to meet my daughter.. I finally have her guardianship and she will be in my arms in a few minutes.. I just can't wait to see her.. I'm still curious about what her eye color is.. Maybe blue? What is bluish green? That would be such a mix! I felt a burn in my eyes and, without realizing, I was tearing up without even seeing my princess. I saw the officer walk out of the room and a tiny figure behind him.

The similar blonde made me believe that she was my daughter. Soon she was in front of me and her head was low.. She is so mine..

I looked at Xander, who looked at her with teary eyes, and a few dropped too.

I wasted no time and engulfed her in my arms.. She is so small that I almost felt like I was crushing her.. My Principessa is finally in my arms.. With me.. Safe and sound..

Mirabella

I am nervous as hell about meeting them. What if they don't like me and leave me here? What are they said harsh words to me? Maybe they'll take me there and then torture me like they did. What if-

My thoughts were cut off when I felt two arms crushing me in them.. I flinched and stood frozen, trying to realize what had happened.. The man smelled manly and screamed rich.. It took me a moment to ease up and relax in his arms.. It felt so safe and secure.. The same feeling I had in mom's arms.. I was almost lulled to sleep as it felt so good, but he pulled out..

He held me by my shoulder and I finally looked at him. He was probably in his 40's but really handsome and well-maintained, unlike Damon , a fat rat!

He smiled while wiping his tears. Is he.... my father? I saw him.. I... What is his name?? I.. I saw it.. Umm.. Alex? Alexander...

"Hi princess.. I'm your father.. "

Russo.... Alexander Russo!!!

My eyes widened as I remembered him. After Alex told me how identical I looked like him, I totally searched for him and I was shocked too, justifying why he reacted this way...

"Princess? "

I probably stayed for quite too long for him to ask again. His eyes were green like me and he even had the same cheekbones as me.

"Why do you look like me? "

I asked, frowning, and I heard two males laughing. Damn! Even their laughs give rich vibes..

"Oh darling.. You look like me, baby. "

Of wait for another male?

I peeked behind him and saw another 5'12" man who had the same green eyes and sight brunette as mom.. Is he my.... Brother?

As he sensed my stare, he approached me and raised his which I flinched and almost had a vision of Damon slapping me.

His hand froze above my head and he looked hurt a bit, but he patted my head lightly.

"Hey lil sis.. I won't hurt you Darling.. I am your brother... "

I nodded and waved at him.

"Hi.. "

He smiled and pulled my cheeks softly because which it pained a bit by the slap yesterday, but he was so gentle.

"Sweetheart? Let's go home. .. Hmm? Your brothers are waiting for you... "

Brothers? Maybe another two or something.. How many did I actually have?

He held my hand and I finally got a beautiful BMW, matte black! Wait!

"Are you taking Puto too?! "

He looked at me confused until he looked behind me at Puto.. I literally saw his gaze change to a glare as he stared at him, to which Puto became scared. I looked at my brother, who had the same expression.

"Dad....? "

He got startled as he looked at me.

"What did you call me baby? "

"Dad..? "

He smiled and patted my head lovingly.. But then he stopped and spoke..

"You're my daughter and he is not my son's princess. I can't take him in with me. His legal guardians will take care of him. "

I frowned...

"He is my brother and he stays with me. If not him, then not me either. "

I moved back and held Puto's hand.. Dad looked shocked along with my brother.

"Baby, that's not how it works. There is a thing called legal work. We really can't take him in unless his guardian gives it to us. "

My brother said ," Which is logical, but who cares about logic these days?" Not like I'm thinking any straight...

"I'll be 18 in 4 months.. I am his legal guardian for now. How about I go when I can take him with me? What will it be after 4 months? "

"NO! "

They both called out in union..

"You're coming with us now, baby. "

"There is no way we are leaving you here. "

Dad said and I looked at him blankly. One of the reasons why I'm keeping him with me is also my mom. I promised mom that I'd always take care of him. Also, I can't leave him behind to that Damon who'll kill him, knowing I left... I have already lost mom and he is not on my bucket list to let go. Dad signed and looked at the officer.

"Did you find his legal guardian? "

The officer shook his head.

"Yes sir.. "They'll be here in a week, as they said. "

I frowned as I knew that he couldn't have guardians. Mom's dead, Damon is a criminal and his family doesn't exist.. I tried to protest, but I felt a tug on my hand.

"Mira... You go.. I'll stay here and wait for my family. "

"Are you crazy? You-"

"I know my medicine and there's a month's worth left for me. I'll take care of myself and you can visit me once I'm with them. Please go.. "

Xander

"I know my medicine and there's a month's worth left for me. I'll take care of myself, and you can visit me once I'm with them. Please go… "

Mirabella nodded at his words and I cursed at the little boy about how he managed to convince her, while me and dad just couldn't… He gave me a glance and I swear there was a smug look… I looked at dad, who was fuming. I slightly held his hand and he gave me a glare to which I shook my head. He took a deep breath and spoke…

"Princess... How about we go now and, if you want, then we can come here when his guardian comes? We'll ask them to pass it to us. Okay? "

She looked down sadly and nodded... I breathed out in relief… Finally, she is coming with us…

They both hugged and dad took her into the car while I stood back…

"Who took her photo? "