Chapter 20: The Truth

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"We accept the love we think we deserve"- Stephen Chbosky

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"We accept the love we think we deserve"
- Stephen Chbosky

~Recap~

"What the fuck? No. I am Lucy Hale, I reply.

"But, but you can't be her. I mean, you're only 15! And she's like, the biggest entrepreneur ever!" He exclaims.

"Erm... yup I guess that's me. Heh." I reply, nervous about all this attention.

They look at me in astonishment.

Seconds go by in absolute silence.

Finally, Gio begins talking. "Oh my goodness bambina! We're so proud of you!" He smiles in happiness. He walks down in front of Rocco and gives me a small hug.

I'm frozen by the gesture.

It's been years since they've hugged me. Years.

I've... I've missed it.

By the time I've acknowledged the hug, he's stood up and moved back to Alessandro's side.

Rocco gently turns me around, letting me face him. "He's right you know. We are so so proud."

What the hell is going on right now?

"Thanks." I whisper breathlessly.

"I don't think you can even believe how proud we are of what you have become. However, that is not to say your actions earlier do not have consequences. You were not back before curfew, you didn't answer our calls and you were very rude on the phone. Your grounded for the next three days." He says sternly.

"What? You can't do that! I've got work!" I reply, shocked.

Surely now he should understand!

"I know. That's why I didn't confiscate your laptop and phone along with it. Now off to bed. It's far too early." He replies.

I sigh as Rocco lifts me off of his lap and standing onto the floor.

I had kind of forgotten I had been there to be honest.

"Fine," I grumble out.

As I walk past Alessandro, he stops me with a hand on my shoulder. I turn to face him, curious as to the interruption.

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