^^^^ Chrysanthemum Gardenia's Tea set ^^^^

Esmerelda- Antoinette's POV

I was currently standing in just some underwear with my face on Vincenzo's neck. They could see all of it. My scars. I was ashamed that I could let someone do this to me. I was weak. The scars showed it. Vincenzo was rubbing slow circles on my bare back as I was balling my eyes out.

"Bambina don't cry," Valentino spoke.

"Aren't you dis-gusted by me?" I asked in a soft and stuttering voice.

"No principessa we love you all the same, scars or no scars," Vincenzo adds.

"I am just upset that you didn't tell us earlier, we didn't find you earlier and that dumb f*cking prick of a stepfather died before we could torture and kill him," Valentino growls. I keep a shocked and playful expression to lift up the mood.

"Huh, Bubby you said a no-no word," I say with a gasp. I see Valentino and Vincenzo crack a smile.

"Yes, that is because I am older so I am allowed to say it," Valentino said. I smirk inwardly.

"So does that mean I can say no-no words since I am thirteen? That is very old" I say knowing he would refuse me from saying no-no words.

"No Bambina you will never say those words. You are too innocent for that. I also wanted to ask you. I have heard you say a no-no word to Lorenzo already. The other day with the phone incident. Do you know what you said?" Vincenzo asks. I laugh absolutely clueless about what that word meant except knowing it was something you would say when you are angry.

"No, I don't. I said it because I heard Alessandro say it when he was angry or upset." I say grinning. Vincenzo tickled my sides and I giggled forgetting my tears that I had shed.

"That is a no-no word don't say it okay Tesoro?" Valentino says and I nod.

"Words my little flower." Vincenzo spoke as I cleared my throat and whispered a small 'yes'. Vincenzo and Valentino both kissed my head as they were going to tell me about the new improvements I have to make.

"Okay so amore, first you are severely underweight. Your growth rate is 2 times slower than a normal female. To ensure your development we will be changing your diet. Both my brother and I will be planning your meals every day." Vincenzo said. I sulked knowing I would have to start eating way more than I intend to.

"For your scars, I will give you an ointment. You will come to me every evening and I will apply it on you." Valentino says. I sigh.

"I see you have insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, separation anxiety, and frequent panic attacks. For this, there are 3 different pills. The first pill is an anti-anxiety medicine. The second pill is a low-grade sleeping pill and the third pill is when you have panic attacks." Vincenzo says.

"Okay, so that is basically your health improvement plan that we have created. Try to get as much rest as possible. I also see you have a few broken ribs which we will put a cast on right now." Valentino adds.

"We also think it is best if you talk to a therapist," Vincenzo announces.

"NOOOOO. Not a therapist. I don't need a therapist. Why would I need a therapist? I am perfectly fine." I feel my chest feel heavy. Vincenzo who is still holding my almost naked body whispers to me.

"Breath Tesoro. Follow my heartbeat. Calm down." He whispered sweetly as I slowed my breathing and calmed down.

"Principessa you have to talk to a therapist. It is for your own good. It will be good for you. Our mother is actually a therapist. She will be taking your therapy sessions. Either that or you talk to a complete stranger." Valentino says. A few tears fall from my eyes. I don't want to talk to a stranger. Isabella is it I guess. I mean I wasn't super close with her but she did bring me warm milk so that is a start right? Well, maybe this could be a bonding session. I sighed loudly.

"I will talk to Isabella," I say sadly. My brothers were now smiling. Meanies! We then proceeded to put ointments and a cast on my swollen and broken ribs. It hurt so bad but my brothers told me my body will get better this way. After the whole health check-up adventure was done I was now going to meet with one of my very close acquaintances. She was more than an acquaintance. We go back a long time. I was going to meet her today. Mr. Alberti drove me to the destination I asked him to. I got out of the car and waved goodbye. I was currently standing in front of a wonderful homely villa. It was beautiful. The gardening outside was maintained perfectly. The roses intertwined nicely catching all the attention. I walked up to the door and rang the bell to the beautiful and nature-like area. The door opened after about 10 seconds and there stood Chrysanthemum Gardenia. Or Chrystie for short. Chrysanthemum Gardenia was 5 foot 6. She had dirty blond hair and pretty hazel eyes. She was in her mid-thirties almost the same age as Orabella. She was always perfectly groomed as she was the head of a very large interior designing and construction company. I have worked with her for a long time. She basically designed all of my Koko Krystal shops. She moved to Italy 1 year ago. It was her dream country because of the amazing environment it held. I wasn't going to deny Italy's beauty.

"Oh Marie-Elene, my little Poppy flower is that you." She said brightly with her classic joyful smile on her face. I gave her a box on both cheeks.

"Yes Ms. Gerdenia it is your little Poppy." I giggle and she pulls me into one of her motherly hugs. Ahh, how I missed them.

"I missed you so much. I see your Koko Krystals cafe has been going well." She says as we walk to the living room." She asks one of the butlers to get us some of her perfectly brewed Chamomile tea.

"So what is it that we must discuss today." She asks. I give her a bag full of macarons. Her favorite that I had picked up on the way here.

"Oh thank you, darling. You made sure they were the coffee and lemon macarons didn't you." I smile as she asks if I brought her favorite flavors.

"Of course I did Ms. Gardenia. I would never forget it. So I did come here because I missed you terribly but I also came here for something else." I say. She raises her eyebrows in curiosity as the butler comes back with a tray and two teacups and sugar. He places it on the table and I thank him. He simply nods. I sip the warm tea allowing the familiar flavor to re-rejuvenate my mind.

"Well, what is it?" She asks me.

"I have decided that I am going to open another Koko Krystals cafe shop in Italy. I would like you as usual to be my main builder and interior designer. I have some new ideas for this cafe shop. To add a little spice which I will discuss with you, in a proper meeting." I say. She laughs.

"Of course I will help you. You always come up with new ideas, I am excited to see what it is this time." She smiles.

"Oh, indeed it is an extravagant idea for a cafe. The best I have had yet. You can send me the document for our agreement in my mail as usual. Here is a check of 10 000 dollars as pre-payment. Please accept it." I say pulling a check out of my bag. She smiles and takes the check as we catch up more on daily life.

Author's Note:

Here is chapter 16 for you my little Shadies! Please like, comment, read, vote, share and follow beans!

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