PRETTY AS A PICTURE

CHAPTER 3 SECRETS

Izzy's POV

 "Seriously Cyrus what's with all this kitten s**t if you think you sound sexy then think again, look no disrespect you are Hot like OMFG movie star Hot, but your crazy, one minute you're insulting me and treating me like I'm s**t under your shoe, then your all up on me whispering in my ear, how about we just avoid each other and you go play with all those girls over there looking like they are ready to roll over and pant because I just don't get down like that" I try to stand up but he pulls on my arm and I fall in his Lap "Lets get one thing straight Kitten, I DON'T LIKE YOU, but I want you just because I do and if you know what's good for you you'll give in". "See there's the thing I've always done what I want even if it's bad for me and I live and learn so get your psycho hands of me before I punch your pretty teeth out" I say almost growling. 

Cyrus laughs at me honestly this guy has creepy stalker vibes, I look over to my crew then escape from Cyrus's clutches, I decide to forget about Cyrus and dance my A S S off. I'm shocked when I turn around and see both my girls grinding and making out with the dance guy's from the house of Settler, but then what do I expect I only met these guys hours ago so I don't really know them. Clay has also abandoned me for a leggy blonde with big boobs, I sigh and decide F U C K it I'll make my own fun. I walk out to pool area where there is less people strip down to my under wear and dive in. Am I the only one swimming? Yes I am, Are people now looking at me like I'm crazy?, Yes they are, Do I give a F u c k? Hell to the no. I am in a heated a pool in a rich community surrounded by strangers, So I think I can say my First party is a total success.

Out  of the corner of my eye I see a hotter older version of Cyrus if that's humanly possible walking towards the pool he looks like he's ready to kick my a s s, I actually think I see smoke coming out of his ears. "What the hell do you think you're doing Get the F U C K out of there" this guy is intense and a little scary. "Seriously calm the f u c k down no need to yell, what is it with you angry f****d up mother fuckers? Is the pool not for swimming?' I ask trying to figure out why he looks like he wants to drown me and cause I'm sick of these arse holes dominate male bullshit. "What are you on and who the f u c k do you think your talking too ? The last thing I need is some drunken spoilt little princess drowning in my pool NOW GET THE f**k OUT!!! he yells at me. See now I am mad and just as I am about to let rip and go all Rambo on his a s s  I see Clay approach him and say something and the dude looks at me with disdain but turns and walks away.

"Izzy I think it's time for us to leave" Clay says smirking "I think your right" I say as I pull myself up out of the pool. Clay rushed over to me and quickly puts my hoodie over my head "Izzy seriously you have every guy out here ogling your goodies do you have no shame?" he says laughing at me "Nope I don't" I say as I put my oversized hoodie on properly, Clay throws me my Jeans , I decide to leave them off my hoodie covers everything down to my mid thigh I look down and think I am good to go. Clay guides me back inside the twins are saying their goodbyes as we make our way through the crowd and out towards Clay's car.

We get to the car and Grace looks at me like she has just realized something and starts laughing "OMG your the crazy girl who stripped and decided to go swimming everyone inside was talking about you, Girl I am so glad we are friends" she's laughing harder now. We arrive home I check the time and it's 3 am so past my bed time I think to myself. We walk through the door laughing and Joking only to be greeted by Mum, aunty Jazz  and Tyson "So it sounds like you all had fun but more importantly did we win? and ah Izzy why are you wet and only in your hoodie " Aunty Jazz say's to us looking confused. "Clean sweep mum the twins slayed then Izzy did her thing and we now have exclusive lunch reservations every Sunday for the next 3 months at the Galaxy restaurant" Clay said looking very proud. "Oh and Izzy is wet because she decided swimming alone was a good idea" Clay continues with a chuckle.

"Izzy honestly baby do you ever think to yourself Lets not do that before you do it?" My mum asked "Nope Ma I think I am bored let's swim" I say giving my cheesiest smile to avoid my mum's pathetic attempt at discipline. "Well congratulations Crew I think your beds are calling you let's get the details in the morning" Tyson suggests. He didn't have to tell me twice I was up those stairs and In the shower in no time, I came out in a towel to find Clay sitting on my bed looking at me "You are so fucken hot Iz, seriously girl hurry up and get dressed before I lose my s**t". I am chuckling at Clay "Or you could get out and knock before you come in so you don't see me half naked and lose your s**t" I reply in a cheeky sarcastic tone, "Nah and miss out on this sight Piss Off Iz" Clay says laughing.

I throw my oversized Tee over my under wear, walk out and sit next to Clay "So spill Romeo what's on your mind?" "Ok Iz but don't get mad, So Cyrus is arrogant and a Jerk sometimes, but he's one of my best friends, without saying a lot his life is not easy so all I'm asking is please don't hate him or provoke him, he spends a lot of time here and our family there, Dad works for his family and Saffia has the hugest crush on him so please Iz try to forgive him" Clay pleads. "Oh Romeo I haven't got time for hate and as long as he shows respect so will I and I promise even if he doesn't I'll try my best to shut my mouth" Clay sighs with relief then Kisses the top of my head and leaves my room. It's not long before sleep takes over.

CLAYS POV

Izzy has been here for little over a day and managed to piss off both of Giovani boys whose dad just happens to be the leader of the L A Mafia, Mum and Dad were against us telling Izzy that my dad is also a member of the Mafia and one day I will be too. Aunty Ara knows, this is the life her Father Izzy's Poppa left behind. I am currently texting Massimo, Cyrus's older brother apologizing for Iz and explaining who she is. I hate keeping this away from Izzy because with her attitude and looks this world is dangerous. I told her tonight that Saffia has a crush on Cyrus that's not exactly true, Like most Mafia daughters she has no choice but to one day be his wife, she has her freedom until she graduates as in she can do what she likes but after that Cyrus will dictate what she can and can not do.

Grace has also been claimed but by Mr Giovani's second in command's  son Leo. My sisters have grown up with this knowledge so to them it's normal and they don't fight it. The truth is aunty Ara was lucky her dad was influential enough in this world to leave before she was claimed properly she had two men wanting to claim her but unfortunately for her before they left, Izzy's dad Don Nathaniel the leader of the Chicago Mafia's son Maximus took her and well when she was given back she was pregnant with Izzy. Izzy's father Max is now the new Don in Chicago and Izzy has no clue about her heritage.

Aunty Ara moved here once her dad died to protect Izzy. Maximus, her father has no idea she exists. With  Izzy's Poppa gone so to was their protection. Mr Giovani is well aware of who they are but for him this is the least he can do to honor the man who taught him how to survive and lead well and who on numerous occasions saved his life, Yip Izzy's Poppa was a great man a feared man in this world. It's quite funny that she is as fearless as her Poppa was. I am suppose to claim Izzy but I just can't do it to her if she can figure out how to leave this world I'll hold my claim back and If she can't I'll take her just to keep her safe. My biggest secret is that I am in love with Mr Giovani's  daughter Stella and she loves me as well, She was originally my match until Aunty Ara reveled the truth about Izzy.

Yes Izzy is probably the most stunning girl I've ever seen and yes she is intriguing and a spit fire and yes I am hella attracted to her, but my love for Stella has been growing since we were 12 we are now 19, love like that doesn't just disappear over night. I was dancing with Stella tonight and she was begging me to talk to her dad and make a claim on her she broke my heart. All this is going on and Izzy has no idea but as smart as she is, It won't be long until she figures out she is apart of this world and until she does my sisters and I are her protectors not that she really needs it, I can tell her Poppa has trained her she is entirely to confident and fearless not have some kind of skill. To top it all off Izzy has caught the eye of both Giovani boys, One wants to own her while the other I think wants to kill her but neither of them know who she really is. 

Izzy has also come up on Seb's radar he is the younger son of Mr Giovani's second, Leo's brother, If these guys figure out Izzy is a part of this world they all have a right to try and claim her at the moment they all think she is the just the daughter of mum's friend who is a civilian, that's what we call non Familia people. So for the time being she is safe but for how long that can not be known. Tonight I'll sleep but with Izzy on my mind but Stella in my heart.