A/N: I decided that after waiting for an interesting story revolving around Claudia to be written that I would write one myself. Although it is written in first person it is not Claudia's point of view it's someone else's she and Johnny will still two of the main players in this story. Its going to au since in my story Anthony's trial never happened and he is still in jail [hasn't been moved to Shady Brook yet]. Also since the Ziblings background is a little confusing [Johnny's mom was killed supposedly when he was eight or nine and Claudia mentions she witnessed it but Johnny said that Claudia went to Milan when she was sixteen and he was about seven so for my story I changed it]. They are still nine years apart Johnny's 23 and Claudia's 32 but Johnny's mom was killed when he was six and Claudia was fifteen [roughly] and Claudia was sent away when he was six or seven and Claudia was sixteen. I really hope that you like this story and please read and review it is very much appreciated.

A/N 2: All right I know it's been forever [okay it's been more then forever] since I updated this and I am sorry about that but life got away from me and things happened. Well anyways Rosalie had a name change. I tend to do this with stories, which is why I generally don't post them but I had to post this story. Her name is now Sophia [nicknames Sophie]. I recently fell in love with this name [thanks for another show] and thought it fit in with the other Zaccharas better then Rosalie.

A/N 3: I have also decided that I might change the story around Michael's shooting since I think the writers have completely fucked up the story revolving are the Zaccharas and seriously need their brains checked out cause the writing is really starting to get worse in my opinion. Anways there will be a poll in my profile pertaining to that and I'd really appreciate you voting. Also in the newest chapter [chapter 12] that shall be posted up today [Jan. 21 '010] shall have some more information involving the changing storyline so please read the A/N there too.

Chapter 1

As I walked along the halls heading for the family sitting room I could hear the click clack of my blood red heels against the hard wood floors of the old house. The guards of the house were easy to slip buy, even in the heels as big as mine, which doesn't say much for security but then again I did have "special training". The house looked exactly how it was described to me and how I imagined it would look. Dark. Evil. Even then there was something about it that made it feel safer and better then where I had been living the past few years. This place, from the tales I heard about it has nothing on the place I lived. The things I had been put through make CIA and special agencies "interrogations" look like a piece of cake.

I rounded the corner and finally found myself outside the doors to the doors of the sitting room. Maybe I could go back and let the guard announce me. That would be easier but not as fun. Sneaking past security is always fun. After a few seconds of contemplating I finally pulled the doors opened.

"I thought I told you I was not to be disturbed," said Claudia Zacchara angrily with her back facing me standing in front of the desk.

"Well I'm sorry for disturbing you Claudia I'll come back later," I said with a light Italian accent. I was about to turn around but Claudia had decided to turn around first. There she stood facing me with a surprised look on her face. It takes a lot to surprise Claudia Zacchara but I have that affect on people.

"Sophia," said Claudia quietly as if my name was forbidden or a secret. She smiled at me with this light in her eyes that I had wondered if I would ever see again. I couldn't help it then; I ran to her and hugged her. I was nervous; I feared she would send me away because this was a surprise. She had no idea I was coming but that went out the window once I realized she was hugging me back. "What are you doing here?"

"Well I heard about some things that have been happening and I figured I should pay you a visit," I replied. "I missed you is that not enough."

"Of course it is but I figured it would be about two years before you would be able to leave Milan," said Claudia.

"Yes well I had a chance to get out so I took it," I said. "I might not have gotten a second chance."

"Its good to see you Sophia," said Claudia as she lightly touched my cheek.

"You too Claudia," I replied. "It feels like it's been forever."

"I know," replied Claudia. "How long has it been? A year?"

"Well you left Milan a few months ago," I replied. "Though it does feel like it's been a year the last time you saw me was December 20th."

"I feel so bad Sophia," said Claudia. "I tried to get in contact with you, to tell I was leaving but they wouldn't allow it."

"I know, it's all right," I said walking towards the sofa on my left side of the room with Claudia following me.

"There's been a lot happening," said Claudia as we both sat down on the sofa, facing each other.

"So I've heard," I said. "Trevor trying to talk over the business completely, Johnny taking over, the shooting, and……" I was interrupted by Johnny entering the room.

"Claudia we need to talk," said Johnny as her entered the room. "What's going on, Claudia. Who is she?"

"I'm……." I started to say getting up off the sofa.

"She's a friend from Milan, John," said Claudia. I looked towards her as I stood in front of Johnny questioning her answer.

"And she just decided to show up unannounced," said Johnny accusingly. "Who are you?"

"I'm Sophia Landry," I replied slightly disappointed in saying that name I never considered myself a Landry. "But most people just call me Sophie."

"Landry, that sounds familiar," said Johnny as he walked towards the desk.

"That's because it should," I said looking at Claudia wanting to ask her so many questions.

"The Landrys are friends of daddy's," said Claudia getting of the sofa and walking towards Johnny.

"I still don't understand why she's here," said Johnny picking up a file off the desk.

"Well she used to visit me at Uncle Rudy's occasionally," replied Claudia.

"That still doesn't explain why she's here," said Johnny turning to face Claudia.

"Claudia we my as well tell him," I said. "He's going to find out eventually."

"Find out what?" asked Johnny. His face held annoyance but his voice held no trace of it. I looked at Claudia for permission to tell Johnny about what we were hiding. She nodded her head at me and walked away from the desk to the bar to pour herself a drink. I stood in the middle of the room facing Johnny not wanting to come any closer.

"My name isn't actually Sophia Landry," I said. "It's the name I've been told to tell people. My name is really Sophia Zacchara. I'm Anthony Zacchara's youngest daughter.