13 Apologizing (1/2)

AVIANA SKYE DE LAVE

Years had already passed but the images were still clear from what happened back then. Grandpa spared his life in exchange for me becoming the heiress of our family even though there is Lance who is my older brother. After the incident, I heard the news that he was saved from his critical state. However, when I secretly visited him one night on his residence. He didn't remember me. He doesn't know me. I noticed that he can see but he doesn't remember me.

After that encounter, I just watched him from his back. Some people want him dead because they know his identity. I tried my best to eradicate them all. Everyone who targets him. I hunt them down and kill them. It's tiring but what can I do? I want to do this for him. He saved my life and I owe him that. If not for him, I might not be here alive and breathing.

But after all these years. After hiding behind his shadows, after trying my best to hide from him. He noticed me. I don't know what to do anymore. I thought, I was only protecting him but then after all these years I didn't know that I have fallen to this guy. This guy who's weak in my eyes. This guy. This guy became my world in the end.

”Malady...” Jacqueline called so I looked at her.

”He is here.” She said. I stood up and checked my dress once again in the mirror. I'm wearing this white fitted gown with a slit at the lower part right side of the gown showing my white long porcelain legs. I again took a glance at the mirror and my eyes are still swollen.

These past few days, I still can't help myself not to cry. I knew what will happen if I continue to be near him in the first place. I'm so hard-headed that I still did so. Now, this is our outcome. He hating me to death.

”Knock-Knock,” Someone said. I looked at my door and here he is.

”Can't you wait?” I asked.

”Nope.” He said and threw himself at my bed.

”You still act like a child Lance.” I coldly said and came near him. I was startled when he suddenly pulled me which made me fall on to him.

”Damn it, Lance!” I angrily shouted and looked at him but he was just blankly staring at me.

”We'll be late,” I said and pulled myself away from him but he didn't let me go. I know what he wants. I started to move my legs and kept him between them. I came closer then strangled him.

”Damn-n I-t!” He said while tapping my hands. I let go.

”You want to die? Just do so.” I said and stood up now.

”You're still beautiful.” He suddenly said.

”That is the reason why I don't want you near me. You haven't changed a bit.” I said and he laughed very loud.

”Stop making me cringe or I'll kill you. Literally!” I said and continued to walk away from him. I heard him followed me.

When we were finally downstairs, I saw Grandpa waiting for us. He's smiling brightly while I am just coldly looking at him. This party that we will be attending is for the mafia families to talk. Each family will now introduce their heir and heiress.

I hate to go there since that this old man just made Ace think that I killed his sister but no. It was him. I was just pointing the gun at her. I was startled by it also. I wanted to tell Ace that it wasn't me but I know I don't have time to explain it to him because that night I saw how disappointed he was. Now, if he sees me, I don't know what will happen at this party. I don't know if he will kill me or I will kill him? However, I don't even know if I dare to kill him.

”Don't worry. There will be no blood bat later.” Grandpa suddenly blurted to me and patted my back. He might have noticed me feeling anxious.

We immediately walked towards our car and when we finally got in, he poured a liquor at his glass. He'll die sooner because of his habits.

”Just focus later and observe.” He said and drank his liquor. I looked at Lance and he is just looking at his phone. I wonder what will happen in this fucking party.

When we finally arrived at the venue. As usual, every time that they see us walking, they will stop and stare at us. It's as if we were judged by being invited to the party. It's not our fault, it's this old man's. His way of controlling things includes killing that's why I won't be surprised if our family is hated by everyone.

Everyone hates us, no one even dares to ally because they know that this old man can't be trusted. Except for the Fiera's, but look at just what happened. They can take revenge if they want to, they can kill us or wipe our family out so that we can not be included anymore as one of the strongest families in the mafia world. No one will stop them. I didn't bother to look at the guest and just walk straight-faced. A few seconds later the party resumes.

”I'll just get some drinks,” I said to Grandpa and left them. I was heading towards the bar counter when someone suddenly pulled me and the next thing I know is that I'm dancing.

”How dare you-” I said and looked at him. That's when I realized that his perfume smells familiar. My knees started to weaken. I feel like fainting when I recognized who this guy is.

”You seem calm,” I stated to start a conversation because I feel awkward and uncomfortable. Hence, to my surprise, he squeezed my hand, hard. He is hurting me.

”I won't make a fuss here...” He answered and came towards my ear.

”Don't worry I won't kill you.” He added. Why do I feel that this man is not the Ace that I have known before? I again looked at him and all I can see is nothing.

No emotions.

Blank stares.

”I'm not afraid,” I said to him and grinned.

Ace.