Chapter 9 :Secret

''Who is crushing on The deep voice of Raffaele asks, and they all freeze their gaze, turning to look where his voice is coming from. Bella's breath gets caught in her throat, and her eyes start looking anywhere but at Raffaele, whose hands are folded across his chest in an intimidating manner. ''It's hmm I-''Bella cuts Emiliano off by stepping on his feet before smiling, which looked awkward as it is forced. ''I-nobody Don, we were just talking about a movie''Bella says and mentally pats herself for the brilliant idea. At the lie, the coldness in Raffaele's eyes immediately disappears, and he walks further down the steps, his father following behind him. Bella breathes a sigh of relief, and Milla scurries away to the kitchen in fear of the intimidating man. Angel grins before using her hand to smack Bella's as s who instantly blushes at Angel's actions, as there are people present. Raffaele's eyes immediately darken at his sister's actions, and he fights the urge to warn her about touching what is his. Hearing the smacking sound, he cannot help but think of how his hand would feel against her plump,s, and the thought alone makes his gaze darken, and he clenches his fists at his side. ''Where is mother''Raffaele suddenly asks, and the trio looks at each other before pointing towards the backside of the house. Selene has already helped Rosaline apply the ointment on the burn, and now they sit close to each other, their heads resting on each other. ''When are you going to tell your child, Rosa'' Selene suddenly asks and moves her head backwards to look into Rosaline's eyes, whose body immediately becomes tense, her eyes clouded with fear. ''Tell her what Lene asks, feigning confusion at Selene's words. Selene stretches her hands forward and clasps them against Rosaline's hand, trying to provide her friend with as much warmth and reassurance as she can. ''I know you are scared, Rosa, but Bella deserves to know the truth, " Selenee tells her, her eyes filled with love and admiration for her friend for staying so strong over the years. Rosaline shakes her head and is about to say something when they hear footsteps coming their way, and they instantly stop talking with the look on their faces changing. ''It's time to go, Amore' Raffale's father tells his wife before walking towards Rosaline to give her a parting hug, which she returns with a smile on her lips. They all exchange hugs and walk out towards the entrance together, with Bella's arms wrapped around Selene's arms. ''How I wish you were my daughter''Selene suddenly says, her hand moving up to caress Bella's head. Bella laughs at her words, a nd Angel teasingly hits her mother's arm to remind the woman of her daughter. ''I have a way in which she can be''Emiliano chirps in, and everybody looks at him for his response''Will you marry me, Be llala, my beauty? " he says, which makes them burst out in laughter. A low growl escapes Raffael's lips, and he glares at his little brother Hdoesss not wish for Bella to be his sister, as she is his.