Siena's POV

I woke up with a smile on my face. Because I remembered Daniel. He is my first friend ever and I'm so happy about that. He makes me smile and he is super nice to me.

When we met in a library a few days ago, I was sad. I never knew that my aunt is calling me bad names like that. I didn't want to be, but when I saw how angry Daniel was, I was scared. But I know he would never hurt me.

With my happy thoughts, I skipped into the bathroom to take a shower. I brushed my teeth and did my hair in two pigtails. When I finished, I dressed in blue jeans and a pink jumper.

My aunt is at work and she won't be coming until lunch. I went downstairs and made myself a toast. After drinking a cup of milk, I went to my workplace.

I was walking to the library for twenty minutes. The outside was very cold which made me walk faster so I could warm myself up. I reached the library and quickly got inside.

''Good morning, Siena.'' My boss greeted me. I smiled and removed my coat.

''Good morning, Mrs. Devin. How are you?'' I questioned politely.

''I'm good even tho mornings are not for me.'' She chuckled.

She then left me by myself because she had to run an errand. Few people entered the library through the morning. I arranged the book in their rightful place. People who read here forget to put books in place sometimes, but that's not a problem for me.

I love working here. Especially because I love books. When I read, I'm happier than ever. Books can take me to places I have never been to. And I love the smell of the books. It helps me calm down.

A few hours went by faster than I expected. I was checking the list of the books that will arrive in a few days when the door opened. Inside came a man that seemed in his early twenties. He looked around until his eyes landed on me.

I felt uneasy with how he was looking at me. He didn't give me a good feeling that set in the pit of my stomach. I shivered when he approached where I was sitting.

''Good day, Sir. How can I help you?'' I asked him.

''Yeah, you can help me. I need to talk to you.'' He said, making me confused.

''Why?'' I stuttered.

''Can we sit first?'' I nodded my head and went to sit with him at the table. I was thankful when he sat across me. I only wanted Daniel to sit beside me.

''What did you want to talk about? I don't know you.'' I said truthfully. He chuckled and leaned on the table. I backed away in my chair.

''I can't get to know you?'' His blue eyes were piercing through my eyes.

''Who are you?'' I asked.

''Luca Huston. Your new friend, Siena.'' He smirked at me.

''How do you know my name?'' I gasped. This man was no good and I don't even know him.

''I just know. Do you know why I want to be your friend, Siena? To piss off Daniel.'' He said with an angry face. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. Why does he want to anger Daniel? And what do I have to do with it?

''If that's the reason, can you please leave?'' I said and got up from the chair. He laughed, but listened and stood up. I turned around to go back to my seat when I felt him right behind me.

''Till next time.'' He whispered in my ear and got out of the library.

I stood still for a few minutes before releasing the breath I was holding. I will tell Daniel about him. He will know what to do. He can protect me. I know he can.

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I entered my house praying that my aunt wasn't there. But unfortunately, she was here. I went to my room and changed my clothes. My stomach rumbled so I decided to go downstairs.

I was going into the kitchen where I saw my aunt's boyfriend Harry. He was always giving me bad vibes and I was scared of him. And him standing in a kitchen wasn't a good sight.

''Hello, Siena.'' He creepily greeted me.

''Hi,'' I said quietly and proceeded to take some food from the fridge. I gasped when I felt a harsh tug on my hair.

''You don't know how to say proper 'hello' anymore, huh?'' He hissed at me.

I whimpered and tears filled my eyes.

''I'm sorry.'' I choked through my sob. He slammed my face on the counter and let go of my face. I let out a cry of pain because my nose was hurting so much.

''What did she do again?'' My aunt entered the kitchen and rolled her eyes at my state.

''I was teaching her some manners. Her parents didn't,'' Harry said, mocking my dead parents. Tears started pouring down my face, mixing with the blood from my nose.

''Why are you crying for, bitch?'' My aunt said and slapped me. She pushed me down my hair and kicked me in the ribs. I bit back a scream and got up. I can't be here anymore. They are going to kill me.

I ran to my room after hearing them laugh. I took my flip phone and dialed Daniel's number. He is the only one who can help me now.

''Hey, princess.''

''Can you come to get me at my house? Please.''

''What's wrong? Why are you crying? I coming right now. Wait for me.''

I hung down my phone and took my backpack. I put some clothes inside and what was necessary. I don't want to be here anymore. I rushed downstairs and passed quietly by the kitchen. They didn't notice me because they were kissing in the kitchen.

I walked out the door and started running despite the pain in my ribs. My nose was still bleeding and I had terrible pain in my head that made me stop because I was starting to feel dizzy.

After I made sure I was out of sight, I stopped. I leaned against someone's fence to catch my breath. I started crying when I realized what happened. They beat me like never before. I did nothing wrong.

It was soon when I heard a roar of the car. Black silk car stopped in front of me. I looked up and saw Daniel coming out in a hurry. I reached my hands in his direction and hugged him.

''What the f*ck happened? Did your aunt do something to you?'' He asked me. I still had my face in his chest, but I pulled away in fear I may dirty his shirt. He cradled my face and lifted it.

All I could see in his eyes was rage and fury.

''Where does it hurt you?'' He seethed.

''My nose and ribs,'' I whispered. He kissed my forehead and opened the door for me. I entered his car and sat in the comfy seat. There was a man in the front. Probably his driver.

I saw him talking on the phone angrily before he got inside the car. What was the phone call about? He looked really angry while talking. I was fidgeting with my fingers when he came on the other side.

''Let me see your face.'' He said and pulled me in his lap. I blushed at the position he put me in. My heart hammered against my chest when I finally met his eyes. He told his driver to give him a towel from the drawer.

Daniel gently wiped the blood from my face and pressed my nose. After he took care of me, he surprised me when he pulled me to his chest. I put my face in the crook of his neck, inhaling his cologne.

''You're safe now. I won't let you go there ever again.'' Daniel said and kissed my hand. I sighed softly and closed my eyes. I finally felt safe just because Daniel was here.