♥ Chapter 33♥

12:50 ''Moretti residence. ''Dining room'' Italy.


Enzo D'Angelo.

As I'm still quite embarrassed, I decide to sit between Alex and Klaus. The twins, on the other hand, seem clearly irritated by their cousin's presence next to them. She, without noticing or ignoring the tension, continues talking as if nothing is happening. This only worsens the mood of both of them, who can barely hide their discomfort.

''Is everything okay with you? '' Alex asks, watching me closely.

''Why the question? '' I retort without understanding the reason.

''You always sit with them, but now you're here,'' he responds, pointing to the fact that I'm further away.

I look away, focusing on the plate in front of me.

''I just want some space, nothing big. ''I try to end the conversation.

''I know...'' Alex replies, clearly suspicious, but doesn't insist any further.

I decide to ignore his suspicion and continue eating in silence. However, the tranquility doesn't last long, as the twins' aunt, Amelia, breaks the silence with a question that makes me roll my eyes.

''And how are you going to college, boys? '' she asks, casting a warm look in the twins' direction.

''Everything is great, no problems. '' respond Luan and Lucas, as always, in unison.

''That's good, I'm glad to know. '' Amelia smiles before turning her gaze to me. ''What about you, dear? What are you studying at college?

I frown, having no patience for this conversation.

''I'm seventeen years old, I'm still in high school. '' I respond dryly.

''Wow, my daughter finished high school at fifteen and is now studying law. '' She says with that tone of superiority, hoping to impress me.

I roll my eyes before answering, without hiding my disdain.

''Good for her.

Christopher, the twins' father, intervenes before the situation gets worse.

''Amelia, stop comparing everyone to your daughter, please.

She raises her hands in an innocent gesture, but her tone remains passive-aggressive.

''Ah, I am not comparing anyone, brother-in-law. I only asked because he's little. Late. Were you expelled from school, by any chance?

My mother, who until then had been quiet, finally spoke up, visibly irritated.

''Who are you to talk about my son like that?

Amelia, feigning innocence, responds.

''Well, I was just asking a question...

Suddenly, Luan slams her hand on the table, interrupting the discussion. Everyone in the room stays silent, turning their attention to him, who now stares at his aunt with a cold and threatening look.

''Amelia, I will only warn you once. If you're trying to humiliate our boy here in front of everyone, you can kiss your peace of mind goodbye. '' He says in a low voice, filled with anger. ''You know very well what I am capable of when I lose my temper. Or have you already forgotten what happened to your son, Vítor?

Amelia visibly shrinks, fear written all over her face.

''Then stay away from Enzo. '' Luan adds, without looking away.

Then he turns to his cousin, who also looks scared.

''And as for you, stay away from me and Lucas. I've already made it clear that I like men, so stop trying to get close to us. I don't want to hear about anyone else bothering me, or else no one will find your body.

With these words, he gets up and leaves the room, followed by Lucas, who follows him in silence. The tension in the room is palpable, and everyone seems in shock at Luan's outburst.

I keep wondering what happened to this guy, Vítor, but before I can say anything, their mother, who until then had remained silent, finally speaks.

''Amelia, you asked for this. The last time you were here, you already caused problems with your prejudiced comments. I thought it had changed, but apparently not.

Amelia, still visibly shaken, tries to defend herself.

''I didn't do anything big! Your kids are the difficult ones here!

I take a deep breath, trying

''No.'' I draw everyone's attention to me, feeling the weight of the words. ''They may be two perverted idiots, but one thing I know for sure: the difficulty here is you. She is a selfish and self-centered woman who thinks the world revolves around her. Wake up to life, unfortunate one! Act like a human being, not like a bitch. '' I look at my family, feeling a mixture of frustration and tiredness. ''I lost my appetite. Excuse me.

I leave the dining room, letting out a heavy sigh. The fresh air from the hallway seems to ease some tension, but the inner confusion remains. I can't believe I defended them. What's wrong with me? I should care less about what they do, but somehow I feel trapped in this cycle of contradictory emotions.

I walk to the pool, this time taking care to sit facing the door. Furthermore, I don't want anyone to surprise me or push me. I stare at the water, lost in thought. In two months, I will be far from here, but the question remains: do I like them? This doubt eats at me inside.