Summary- Only one person ever fought for her freedom, and meant it at the same time. Claudia was never strong enough to escape her father, she was too young, and everyone was to scared; all except the one woman that took every risk: the Zacchara maid, Scarlette Giovanni. This tragedy tells the tale of what one's passion to save a life can result in many things. Sadly though, there was no happy ending for this unconvient mother and daughter.

Sanguinity

Chapter 2

~Story~

The next day wasn't much different for Claudia. Except the fact that Anthony was home when she got back from school. As soon as she got home that day, Scarlette had come bounding around the corner to the front door, rerouting Claudia to a different part of the house that her father wasn't at. They both knew that they could get in trouble for doing that, but Scarlette also knew how to lie and get away with it.

"Come on Claudee, I know somewhere we can go play." Scarlette gave her that angelic smile again. How could someone be so happy and loving? Especially when you worked for Anthony Zacchara willingly for a living.

"Where we goin' Scar?" Claudia questioned, her hand being taken and practically being dragged by her nanny. Just has she asked, she heard a violent scream from the den. Her father was pissed…again.

"You're daddy isn't in the best mood today darlin'," Ms. Giovanni pulled her into a hallway closet as she heard to guards round the corner. When they disappeared, Scarlette rushed herself and Claudia out of the door and to a never before used guest room at the end of the hallway. "Claudia, I promised you I was here to save you. And that's what I'm gonna do."

"Did you do something to make Daddy mad?" Claudia's bottom lip stuck out as she sat on the bed. Scarlette mentally kicked herself for making the young girl worry. Her mind flashed deadly scenarios of how she was going to kill Anthony for making Claudia's life hell. But then that all went to the back of her mind when she noticed Claudia's eyes transfixed on her red stilettos. "Why do you always wear red heels?" The seven year old requested to know.

"Umm…well, I honestly don't know that answer to that lil miss Claudee. I guess it's just me." The older woman explained as best she could. "Why? Do you like them?"

"I want a pair!" Her pale face lit up and began to glow. Scarlette couldn't help but giggle, then lightly touch Claudia's nose, making her smile even bigger.

"I'll see what I can do." Scarlette sat beside her on the bed, her legs crossed Indian style.

"Promise?" The young Zacchara stated.

"Pinkie promise." Scarlette held out her pinkie finger and it was taken by Claudia's.

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She kept putting her long, dark tresses behind her ears, not wanting them to fall down and be seen as she watched from a corner of the scene her father displayed. Scarlette was standing in front of him, trying to keep her cool as usual. Trevor was leaning against the desk that had Anthony behind it.

"I told you to not get too caught up with Claudia, Ms. Giovanni! Now look at what you're doing? Getting emotionally attached! I knew a woman wasn't right for the job." Mr. Zacchara hissed at her, trying to pull her down. But she was too smart to let that happen. Everyone knew Anthony would tear you down just because he wanted to. Though, that wasn't going to happen with her.

"You told me that my job was to be a maid when Claudia is at school, and when she's here I'm a Nanny." Scarlette slammed her hands unto the desk, Trevor stood up straight, ready to fix the situation, but Anthony stood up as well and mocked her, then got in her face.

"Scarlette, don't get attached. People don't last long in the business if they get attached, especially women. And if you don't believe me, think about Domenica." His dark, demonic pools did not match her turquoise ones. "Remember, you have an assignment tonight. And Trevor will be with you to make sure it gets done."

She couldn't believe it. Okay, she could, but she just didn't want it to be true. Claudia couldn't grasp why someone as sweet as Scarlette would be in the mob. She just thought her job was to look after her. Nothing illegal, just getting paid illegally. Claudia quickly ran for cover as her father began to come her way and leave the room. Then, when he was out of site, Claudia went back to her corner to watch again.

"How about we get a head start on that job and come back and do some other, personal business Scar…?" Trevor whispered into her ear.

"Back the fuck off Lansing. I don't want anything to do with you." The dark side of her began to come out. He smiled evilly then backed off some.

"What's with the French? We're Italian, remember?" His joke was terrible, and he knew that. "Okay, my bad."

"I'm going to go make sure Claudia is in bed. Don't do anything you'll regret…" Her eyes glared into his as she walked off. When her back was turned to his, he smacked her backside. With that, Claudia tried to silently run back to her bedroom, but it was merely impossible. "Claudia, why aren't you in your room getting ready for bed?" Scarlette called out to her, making her stop halfway up the stairs.

"Ummm…I was thirsty." She gave her a lie that could be seen threw.

"Yeah…right. Come on Claws, let's get you tucked in." Scarlette took her hand cheerfully and led her to her bedroom. When they were there, Claudia was already in her pajamas and getting into bed, with Scarlette pulling the cover over her.

"Scar?" The child called out.

"Yes Claudia?" The older woman answered.

"Why did you want to join the mob?" There was total silence for a few moments.

"Eavesdropping isn't polite Claws, you know that." Scarlette tried to avoid the situation.

"I thought you said we don't keep things from one another?!" She squealed. Ms. Giovanni made herself comfortable on the bed.

"Well, I'm not really sure. I guess we're a lot alike Claws." The brunette tried her best to answer the question herself, and then looked down at her red heels.

"How? You're like sugar plums and gum drops!" The child laughed, causing Scarlette to smile and then tickle her.

"Get some sleep Claudee…" The fallen angel whispered soothingly then got up, turned off the light, and left the room.

A/N- So it's been a while. What can I say? It's an update people, and I'm still trying to get everything in motion so it gets real good. Merry Christmas!