One of the bodyguards opened the door for us, the bodyguards were changed except for the head of each team and the overall head, we were about to board the SUV.

“Where are you girls going?” Aiden and the boys scanned the new faces. “They’ve been changed?”

“Yes.” I muttered, it's going to be hard shutting their mouths. Well, everything can be changed.

“What did you girls do?” Edward sighed sitting on the hood of his car.

“Nothing… much.” I stuttered when I remembered the real reason why they got changed. They raised their eyebrows not buying what I said.

“You can say it’s the whole Blanca issue and they found out about Travis. It didn’t end well at all.” Linda spilled hugging me by my neck.

When Uncle said I almost go raped, something in me broke. I've been avoiding that word, I know but I did not want to think about what happened that day I just wanted to view it as, I was physically abused.

“Are you okay?” Gio's gaze was tender maybe he's concerned as a friend.

“Yeah.” I plastered a fake smile, he stretched forth his hand to me, okay? Now I’m confused, I looked at the boys maybe they can tell me what's going on but I only got smirks in return. I placed my hand on his and he drew me closer to him, he is sitting beside Edward.

He took my hands using his thumps to rub my knuckles before placing a kiss on it. Okaaay? He cupped my face placing a hand on my waist bringing me between his legs.

“Pretty sure things will go haywire if no one was here.” Edward teased patting his shoulder the way boys do before hopping off the hood. “Let’s go Casanova. Bella you're riding with me.”

What Edward said brought Gio back to his senses, he was shocked with our current position and he abruptly pushed me. “Aaah!” Fudge my butt hurts. “Don’t!” I stopped the guards from taking action.
“What got into you!” I glared daggers at him. “Thanks.” Ali helped me off the floor.

“Don’t you see you're ruining things?” Aiden scolded shaking his head. “This push and pull will ruin what hasn’t started yet.”

“Fix it.” Andrés advised before driving away with Lia in his car.

“I don't know what's going on with you Gio but what you did isn't acceptable and will not be tolerated by any of us next time.” Linda overprotective mode went off.

Ali helped me board the SUV. “Sorry you have to ride alone sis.” I gave her a small smile before she shut the door. “Let’s go.”

When we got to the school's out gate Andrés and Gio's car were there maybe they're waiting for us. A horn went off behind my car and it was Aiden's, guessing that was the signal we needed we drove off.

This time we took the normal route which will take time and not passing through different shortcuts. “Please drive to the nearest mall.” I don't feel good all of sudden I need something to lighten my mood. “Please make it quick.” He increased his speed changing lanes driving past the boys, I turned my head to the side when we drove past Gio. I don't know why but all this as to stop, how do I stop what I know nothing of?

My mama don't like you and she likes everyone
And I never like to admit that I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job, didn't see what's going on
But now I know, I'm better sleeping on my own

… 'Cause if you like the way you look that much
Oh baby, you should go and love yourself
And if you think that I'm still holdin' on to somethin'
You should go and love yourself

“I’m going to the mall… I don't feel well… yes… sure thanks I love you sis.” i cut the call after speaking to Ali. After Linda I think Ali can be called our mother hen. “The girls are tagging along so you can slow down a little.” There's no need to him to slow down completely they are driving sports cars.

“I'm fine Aiden.” He hung his hand on my shoulder drawing my cheek with his fingers. “Really, I just need to my something.”

“Let’s go.” Linda informed our bodyguards and they formed a circle around us since we came without our disguise and we want to make this quick.

I picked a cart for us. “Let’s start with cookies and gummies.” We picked chocolates, cookies, gummies and wafers for ourselves and the boys. “Which one do you think Gio will like.” We are the ice cream section, we chose ours and the girls chose for the boys except Gio. “Maybe this one.” I chose the medium sized Blueberry Ice cream for Gio and Cheesecake Ice cream for myself.

“I’ll go get drinks and water.” Lia went to a different section. We've been waiting for Lia for some minutes and she’s not back.

“Where's my Princesa?” Andrés came back with the boys, when we entered the mall they went to another shop saying they'll catch up with us later.

“She went to go get drinks and water for us.” Ali replied taking the cart from me and giving it to one of the guards. We waited but she's still not here.

“I’ll go check.” I checked the sign boards for direction and went in the direction of the right one. I turned my head to the side while walking when I heard several footsteps behind me, well, we are all worried.

I ran towards them when I saw what was delaying Lia. “Get. Away. From. Her!!” I pushed Travis slapping him hard on his cheek. “Don’t you dare come near her!”

“Who do we have here.” Travis smirked coming closer. “My dearest…”

Before he could finish his sentence he got punched right in the face by Gio. “I thought I made myself clear.” He punched him again and again.

“Chillax man.” Andrés stopped him before punching Travis. “How dare you touch her!” He kicked his side.

“Please stop them.” I begged Edward and him and Aiden managed to put them under control.

“Sir, Ma. Is there a problem?” I'm so glad you remembered your job as a manger.

“I trust all footage of what happened here will be deleted.” Edward switched to his intimidating self.

“Sure sir.” The manager gave a curt nod.

“Let’s go.” Aiden payed for the stuff we picked saying he can’t be here and he will let us pay that he doesn't accept it, well, I’m in no mood to argue for now.

When I entered the car I immediately got down to business, I added the chocolates, cookies, gummies and more of wafers mixing it well with the spoon we bought to use to eat before I ate. I really don't understand why my mood dampened so fast, after I finished eating the ice cream I ate the remaining wafers till I got home, looks like I came last. Before I got down I kept the remaining snacks in my bag for later this night cause my mood is a little sour.

“Here, dispose this and inform me once it is time for dinner.” I instructed a maid I saw when I entered the house. Not bothering with anyone I climbed the stairs wanting nothing else but a good nap.

“Luc, is anything the matter?” Edward finally asked, while we were at the mall I noticed his gaze, well not only him maybe they thought I was affected by what happened.

“No.” I continued climbing the stairs. “Hmmm…” I took a shower before hitting the sack.

“Lucky dear, it's dinner time child. Come on child, get up before your parents come up here.” I heard a voice disturbing my sleep. I pity that person if I lash out on her.

“Nanny Vanessa?” I certainly did not ask her to inform me about dinner.

“Get up child, your parents are back and it's dinner time." She said before leaving, I got off my bed going to the bathroom to fix my appearance.

Thank God she came to call me for dinner if not Uncle and Aunty would have questioned me like the world was coming to an end. They'll think something went wrong and that’s why I decided to skip dinner.

“Good evening Uncle, Good evening Aunty.” I greeted before taking my sit beside one of the girls. We sat with Aunty and the boys were opposite us.

“I was about to check up on you dear.” Aunty stated and Uncle eyed me from the side. “You also did not come for your checkup with the doctor.”

“I’m fine, really and I totally forgot. Can I not go? I really don't what to recall what happens that day.” I spoke my mind avoiding everyone's eyes.

“Okay, but I won't hesitate if I notice something's wrong. Let us join hands and thank the Lord.” Like we always do.

“Amen.” We said in unison when she concluded the prayer.

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