Chapter 7

Evies POV I begged Brian to leave Costa Rica for two days after the Dom incident, he wasn't having any of it. Apparently he and Mia had talked and all was forgiven- His words not mine. I still don't know all that went down when my brother was in L.A. and I have this feeling that I never will.

Since I was banned from the Torreto house I hadn't left the motel and was going insane. Rome was chasing this skank or that slut and was too busy to hang, and I don't really know Tej all that well.

Did I mention that I'm bored? No? Well I'm bored! I know that one should learn to like ones own company but damn!

Knock knock knock

I got up from my bed and opened the door a crack, only to have it pushed open all the way by Brian followed by... Dom. Great. Well at least I'm not gonna be bored anymore.

" What's going on? " I asked not really understanding why they would be together.

Oh no! Did Dom tell Brian about the kiss and they are here for an intervention? Calm down Eves don't let them see you sweat. Brian looked at me and sighed.

" Sis it's time to go home. " He said sitting in the ratty arm chair, Dom leaning against the wall staring at the floor. I didn't have much time to wonder why he was acting strange because Brian said home.

" OK when are we leaving? " I asked so frikken ready to be back in America. Brian sighed again. Oh no not the double sigh.

" We aren't going anywhere. You are going back to Mass. where you belong. " He said, his eyes avoiding mine.

I look at Dom who refused to look at me. I could feel my blood boil from the bottom of my feet and rise all the way to the top of my head.

" Wow Brian seriously? You know how controlling they are since we left Barstow. You got out, but I have to rot there? Have you forgotten that I'm eighteen and can make my own choices? " I yelled pacing back and forth with my head in my hands trying to calm down.

" Yeah eighteen and the first thing you do is drive to L.A., go to a race, and get kidnapped and taken out of the country. You're not responsible Evelina! " He yelled rite back. My head almost turned all the way around at what I was hearing.

" Don't forget that I WON said race against the best L.A. had to offer! And don't give me the responsibility lecture because you were way more out of control than I could ever be at eighteen! You're my brother not my father. " I yelled, feeling unwanted tears roll down my cheeks. I wiped them away and turned my back on both of them.

" Your brother just wants you to be safe Evie. I know you don't understand but this is what's best for you. " Dom said breaking his silence. I turned my head to give him the death glare.

" You do not get say what's best for me. Now get out both of you. " I said shakily walking into the bathroom and slamming the door. So much for family.

Airport

To say I was pissed that I was being sent away is an understatement. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was happening, something dangerous and Brian didn't want me around for what was coming.

It didn't mean I was going to forgive him or thank him for sending me back to a home that controls everything I do. I could run away again, but something tells me that Brian has enough to worry about without me adding to it. Didn't mean I have to like it.

Brian and Mia were the only ones seeing me off since apparently Rome doesn't have time to say goodbye to his baby sister from another mister. Dom wasn't here, which wasn't a big loss because when I said get out, I meant out of my life. I don't do well with being kissed and then being told it was a mistake. Maybe childish, but I don't care.

So here we are, standing at the gate that I would go through. Brian hasn't said a word the whole time and Mia just keeps apologising and telling me we would see each other soon. Brian looked at his watch and sighed.

" Time to board Evie. Please try to keep yourself out of trouble, if not for your sake then for mine. " He said giving me a one-armed hug. I rolled my eyes and turned to Mia who flung herself into my arms.

" I'm so sorry but this is how it has to be for rite now. We will come get you before you know it. " She said squeezing me.

What did I tell you? I just smiled at her and turned around and walked through the gate. Ugghh this is going to be an emotional flight.

Touch down

Somewhere between the safety talk and the seat buckle light going off I fell asleep. Someone was shaking me.

" Miss? We've landed. " The flight attendant said as I opened my eyes. I lifted my head and nodded getting up and stretching.

I only had one bag so I didn't have to go to the baggage claim which was good since my mother was waiting for me as soon as I got in the airport with an angry look on her face. I really didn't want her to cause a scene.

She was surprisingly silent as we walked to the car. As soon as we got in she looked at me with murder in her eyes. " Did you think that little stunt would work Evelina? Running away might have worked for Brian, but you aren't getting away so easly. You are grounded. No friends, no phone, no TV or computer.

You will clean the house everyday and cook dinner every night for your father and I. You will learn one of these days. Your father will surely want to add-on to your punishment so I wouldn't run up the stairs when we get home. "

She said as I did me best to not show how scared I was of what my father will do to me. And people wonder why I changed my last name.

We pulled in the driveway and no sooner were we in the house and I was flung against the wall, only seeing a fist flying at my face before I fell to the floor. I couldn't see anything except for stars as a vicious kick was aimed at my ribs. everything went black after that.

I woke up the next morning feeling like my ribs had gotten run over by a semi. I groaned and touched the huge bruise gently. Fuck! Not broken just bruised very badly. I got up slowly and took my shirt off and stood in front of my full length mirror.

The girl I saw couldn't possibly be me. Two black eyes that told me my nose was broken. My ribs were badly bruised, almost covering my entire right side. Other bruises and cuts marred my body. Damn he has been abusive towards me before, but never to this extent.

At that moment I hated my bother for sending me back. I sighed and opened my vanity drawer that thankfully still had my digital camera in it. Seeing that it was charged I started taking pictures of my wounds so that if something bad were to happen and I snapped I would have proof of abuse. I shuddered at the thought of actually having to get violent with my own parent.

One month goes by

The longer Evie waited for Brian to come get her, the more she realised he wasn't. The one person in the world she thought she could count on had forgotten about her. Every day for a month her parents treated her like a maid and ridiculed, beat, and disrespected her. She wasn't sure how much more she could take.

A year and a half later

Third person POV

Neil O'conner sat at the breakfast table with a grin on his face. He had finally broken his only daughters spirit. She had done exactly as she was told for the past week with no mistakes or complaining.

She had finally given up hope that Brian was coming back for her. Neil loved having this kind of control over her. She now knew her place. She wasn't allowed to call them anything other than Sir and Mrs, and she wasn't called anything except " it ". All the neighbors and family friends thought she was still missing and he and his wife acted every bit the distraught parents they were supposed to be. Things were working out so well in fact, that " It " may get something to eat that day.

Ring Ring! Ring Ring!

Neil put his newspaper down and answered the house phone. " Hello? O'conner residence. "

Hey it's Brian is Evie there? He asked not thrilled that his father picked up.

" Sorry Brian she went out shopping with your mother. Would you like to leave her a message? " Neil asked grinning evilly.

No just tell mom I'll be coming for a visit tomorrow. He said making fury wash over Neil knowing that this could potentially ruin Evies training.

" A visit? I thought you never wanted to see this house again? " He said remembering the day Brian had left home for good.

I think I can stand being in your presence for a while, I made a promise to Evie and I'm not gonna break it. He said his voice getting harder with every word.

" Really? I don't think Evie wants to see you. Not after a year and a half of silence. She has better things to do with her time. " He said.

Like clean and cook he added in his mind.

Look old man just tell mom and Evie I'll be there around noon. Brian said hanging up.

Fuck! Neil yelled standing up to pace the kitchen desperately thinking of a way to keep Evie away from Brian.