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I sat in my car in front of my house second guessing my decision whether to leave or not. I was never one to run from my problems and that's one of the things that have me very conflicted with my decision to leave. But the other part says that this isn't running away, its leaving before things get really bad.

After a few more minutes I made my decision and picked up my phone. Unlocking it I went straight to my call log and pressed one of the numbers I knew all too well. Pressing call, I heard the phone ring a few times before I heard his voice.

"Hello" his voice rung threw the speaker.

"Uncle Bill I need a favour" I said into the phone looking out the window of my car.

"What is this favour?" he asked as I bit the tips of my nails, a bad habit I have had since I was a kid.

"I want to come live with you" I said to him quietly. I met Uncle bill once every year, but I was still close because I kept in contact threw texts, emails and calls.

"What does your parents think of this?" he asked suspicious.

"They don't know" I took a deep breath and let my gaze drop to my lap.

"Look Bella I know something must be going on, I will book you a flight for tonight, but I want to know everything that is happening once you get here" he said the tone in his voice was serious and stern.

"I promise uncle, I will explain everything from the beginning" I said feeling relieved that he agreed.

"Good I will see you soon Bella, I love you" he said through the speaker before cutting the call. I placed my phone in my school bag and walked inside. No one was home, Dad was at work, the twins were at school still and Mum was doing whatever she does.

I walked up to my room and grabbed my suitcase and stuffed the important stuff into the bag. It consisted of some clothes and three pictures one of me and Miles when we were younger at his first football game. The other was of me and Lisa having a tea party and the final photo was one of me and Jaxon right before we stopped being best friends. No matter what has happened, these moments and memories will always be special to me

I started walking out of the big white house, the house I grew up in where so many wonderful memories but also the terrible memories. I reached the gate to my house and entered the code to get out I had called a taxi to come and take me to the airport. I left a note saying I'm fine and that I had to leave its for the best for everyone. Soon the taxi pulled up in front of me and I put my bag into the boot before climbing into the backseat.

"Where to miss" the middle age man asked from the driver's seat while looking at me threw the rear-view mirror.

"Airport please" I said to him giving a small smile, buckling my seat belt the car started to move as we drove past the neighbourhood, I watched the small yet prestigious town fly by.

After about fifteen minutes of driving we pulled up in front of the airport the driver hopped out of the car and helped me grab my suitcase. I thanked him and gave him the money. I grabbed my suitcase and backpack walking into the busy airport I went to check my luggage in and then walked to the boarding gate giving the lady my ticket Uncle Bill sent threw for me. I found my way onto the plane and located my seat.

I sat looking out the window waiting for the adventure that the universe had planned for me.

I arrived in Italy, after the long flight I was so tired my suitcase was beside me as I looked out for my cousin Jay, Jay is by far one of the coolest people I know, he is nineteen years old the oldest of my cousins. I have two other cousins Maya and Charlotte; Maya is six and Charlotte is twenty-one.

I stood trying to spot him when I felt a hand creep up onto my shoulder, I let out a squeal and jumped back in surprise. I turned around to come face to face with a smiling Jay.

"Bells it's good to see you again" he said letting out a small chuckle.

"Jay, how are you?" I said as I wrapped him in a hug.

"Great, how are you?" he replied as we pulled away from each other I gave him a small smile nodding my head.

"Better" I answered.

"Dad sent me to pick you up and take you back home" he said as he grabbed my suitcase.

I nodded my head and looked around and noticed men in suits around us. They were all dressed the same, same suit, same sunglasses even their shoes were the same. The men were spread around the airport near us scanning their surroundings.

"Jay who are these men? Do you know them?" I asked as we walked to the airport doors. He put his sunglasses on and looked my way for a second they looked straight ahead again.

"Yeah there...uhh security you know with dad being a businessman and all, better safe than sorry" he said but he hesitated I don't think it's the full truth what are they hiding. I looked over my shoulder again watching as some of them followed us.

"Ok" I answered turning my head back to the front.

We arrived at the SUV Jay threw my luggage in the back of the car and helped me into the backseat one of the men hopped in the driver's seat and Jay hopped in the passenger seat.

We pulled out of the airport and onto the road Italy was so different from America it has very different scenery, its calming. We drove through the town and soon came to a road with trees surrounding it after what felt like forever we arrived at a black gate that had walls of bricks going around the property. The driver typed something into the keypad then spoke into it and soon after the driver wound up his window and the black gates slowly opened.

We drove through there was just more trees but as we got further and further up the path a beautiful big house came into sight, I couldn't believe my eyes it was simply stunning. It was white with balcony's and huge windows the grass was cut perfectly and to the side there was a gorgeous garden.

"Were here Bells" Jay said from the front seat I turned to face him, and he chuckled my jaw dropped. I was that shocked I didn't realize that the driver opened the door for me. I stepped out of the car and walked to where Jay was standing. I was in absolute shock.

"Well let's go in" he said walking up the few stairs to the front door.

"Uhm Jay what about my bags I should grab them" I said going after him he stopped with one hand on the door handle and raised an eyebrow.

"We have people to do that" he said and opened the door walking inside I rushed after him.

We walked into the mansion and if I thought the outside was stunning the inside was ten time better. There was a beautiful big staircase that had gold railings and a red carpet going up it above the tiles. There was a magnificent chandelier and lights hanging all around the ceilings. Paintings were hung up on the walls. It was beautiful that was all that came to mind.

I was so distracted in my own little land that I didn't realize Charlotte had entered the room and before I knew it I was wrapped in a tight hug. All I could see was her long black hair in my face.

"Charlotte let her go you're going to strangle her" I heard a voice from the top of the staircase ring threw the foyer. Charlotte soon pulled back and smiled at me Charlotte was beautiful light tanned skin brown eyes and her cheeks had little freckles scattered over her cheeks.

"I've missed you Bella" she said to me.

"I missed you to Char" I said using the nickname I had for her. I looked at Aunty Caroline who was gracefully walking down the stairs. Caroline always had the sophisticated life that some only dreamed of having. She always displayed herself with elegance from the way she dressed, to the way she walked and talked.

"Hello hunny, how are you?" she asked as she stood at the bottom of the stairs opening her long arms up for a hug I walked into her embrace. Aunty Carol always had the motherly feel about her which I loved, I guess it was because I'm not use to it very often.

"I'm good Carol" I answered hugging her tighter which she happily obliged returning it.

"We are so happy to have you here with us" she said pulling away and bringing her hand up to my cheek slowly stroking small circle motions.

"Bill and Jeremy will joining us for dinner both just as happy as me to have you here" she said I looked into her eyes to see them glossing over. I didn't think she would be as happy as this to see me that's for sure. I gave her a small smile and nodded my head.

"Well Char darling, show Bella her room dinner will be at six so plenty of time to settle in" she said to both me and Char. Charlotte took my hand and guided me to the staircase just as we got to the top I quickly turned around as Charlotte didn't realize and kept walking.

"Carol thank you for letting me stay her with you it means so much" I said to her just loud enough for her to hear me, she smiled up at me and nodded her head walking away into another room.

I quickly turned and ran down the hall hoping to catch sight of Charlotte but nothing, I sighed and looked around when I heard a little voice from one of the doorways.

"Bella" it squealed I knew that cute little voice anywhere, my legs were wrapped together by two cute chubby arms I looked down to see Maya still as cute as ever. With her long black hair that she was so proud of.

"Hi bubba, I've missed you so much" I said to her smiling.

"Missed you to" she said smiling up at me Maya is 6 years old and knows how to brighten your day no matter how bad of a day it is.

"Bella there you are, I'm sorry I didn't know you weren't behind me anymore" Char said to me.

"No problem" I answered Maya still wrapped round my leg.

"Well let's go then" she said walking off down the hall once again. I looked down at Maya.

"You want a piggyback" I asked her she jumped of my leg and jumped up and down.

"Yes" she squealed climbing onto my back and we took of down the hall after Charlotte

Life really was great already