Chapter 8. They’re Just Your Stepbrothers

Elena POV

“You’re a princess, my princess to be precise, and need to be treated as one” Riccardo says.

I blink twice.

Coming from Riccardo?? Someone that barely talks and behaves calmly??

Woww.

What is up with these brothers?? Why are they acting up? Or am I the one acting up instead?

“Ummm…” I stammer, seeking for an escape. “Let me just take the plates to the sink. I need to keep my hands busy.”

And before he can say anything again, I quickly snatch the plate and walk quickly into the kitchen, my heart thudding wildly.

I place the dish under the running water, trying to focus on the sound of it splashing rather than Riccardo’s voice echoing in my ear.

I begin to rinse my plate when I hear a soft call from behind.

“Elena?”

I turn and see her…my mom.

She walks into the kitchen in her robe, looking elegant and fresh as always. Her hair is pinned up, and her makeup is minimal, but perfect.

“Good morni