NOVA

Chapter 12

Hello everyone. I will now write the story as I go since I have written it till here only. I am reaching a lot of blocks and want it to be best so I will be uploading slower. Thank you and enjoyy.

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Soon we were clutching our stomachs and laughing after an exhausting pillow fight. "We still need to decide on food for the ball. That reminds me, who is hungry?"

--- The day of meeting Stuart and Scarlet ---

I'm so nervous. I'm meeting up with the twins. I haven't yet made my decision, but I am going to invite them to the ball. I mean why not. If Blood Rose and Twin Snake are joining forces then they definitely need to make good connections.

Yesterday the whole day Lucas was going crazy with planning for the ball. He wants it themed which Vince said no to. He said and I quote "This is a mafia ball not a middle school Halloween costume party." Lucas kept giving his best puppy eyes and pouted but Vince didn't budge.

The gun shot was not that deep so Vince was able to walk around limping. He had to be bed ridden for 2 days but he got up and insisted on coming to meet the twins.

Xavier was driving. I was in the passenger seat and Lucas and Vince were in the back seat. Oliver, Mark and Jax along with some more men were coming in 2 other cars. One driving in the front and one behind us.

We finally reached the Cafe on the neutral grounds. Stuart and Scar were already there. We went and took a seat across from them. Scar was directly opposite to Vince. Stuart was opposite to Xavier. I sat next to Xavier and Lucas sat next to Vince. I noticed the way Lucas looked at Scar. Ooh Tea!

Back to the scenario.

God this is getting awkward. Why are they just staring at each other? Stuart cleared his throat. All of us looked at him. "So what did you decide, Hillie?" Now all attention shifted towards me. J felt uncomfortable but maintained a confident face and replied. "I haven't really come to a conclusion." He looked defeated but covered it soon.

"But, I would like you both to come to the ball next week. The formal invitations will be sent out soon." I said. "Why?" Scar asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Well, I think if we join forces then we need to start getting along and what better than a friendly ball?"

"Fine, we will come." Stuart said before Scar could say something. Scar glared at him and nodded. "Great!"

Vince got up "I look forward to our alliance." Holding his hand out. Scar shook his hand. Vince turned and left.

Once we sat back in the car, Vince said "I am proud of you. All of you." At this we gave him a genuine smile. He was an amazing person. Lily too. Both of them loved me like my parents would. They have been with me ever since I came along with Vince. The shy introverted girl is long gone. I smiled at that thought. This was all I ever wanted. To be confident.

Lucas cut my trail of thoughts "I was thinking how about we have a masquerade ball? It is mature enough for the mafia."

"There has been a masquerade before. That was when I had just joined the mafia." Vince said. "That was the day I met your mother Xav." He looked happy.

"It's final, then we are having a masquerade!" Xavier said. I just laughed at it.

--- 2 days later ---

Tomorrow is the ball. Lucas is going all hallelujah on it. He wants everything to be perfect. He has been working on the food, decorations, security and our clothing as well. With Lily's help of course.

Me and Xavier along with Oliver are decorating the hall. We have kept the venue as one of Vincent's other properties. Correction : A Ball room. Yes Vince owns a Banquet Hall for the sole purpose of 'What if we ever hosted a ball'.

"Hey no thinking! Chop chop! We have a lot of work to do." Lucas yelled at all three of us. "Kid you aren't even doing anything!" Oliver yelled back. "Yes, because I have a lot of other work to do." Lucas yelled back.

"Forget it Oliver, he isn't gonna lift a finger and still cry that his nail broke because of the hard work he did." Xavier said. "I won't do that!"

"When are our suites and dresses coming, Lucas?" I asked. "A very good question Cass! I will go check on them right now but it should arrive by tonight."

Oh this is gonna be a lot. But on the fun part we have a ball. What can go wrong with a Masquerade Ball?