MERCHANT SERIES

The Ball

Cia's POV

Today is the day of the ball and am wondering just how this day could get any worse.I woke up with a severe headache and not your average every other day migraine no,no,no, this is the makes me blind even if I wear my glasses and does not do well with bright lights or loud sounds type of migraine.

"Ohh,I won't go"i say to everyone in my room.

"You were fine when you got here yesterday"says kasheila.

"Yep,now am not,soo am not going" tell no on in particular.

"Your father won't let you,he is receiving some sort of medal for who knows what and wants you to be there"says amma.

"He only ever wants me when it's convenient for him"i resort.

"I know and as much as I would love to stick it in his face that he is not what you need,his still your father and I know deep deep down you relish in the fact that his around."says amma.

"Why did I have to be stubborn all those years ago,I should have just continued to believe that his dead,gone,no longer alive"i say.

Ring ring ring "hello,Cia kausa speaking,may I know who this is?"I say.

"So you decided to come for your father's honor ceremony at this year's Ball."says the caller

"Mrs chawe,how can I be of service to you this fine morning"i say,my voice laced with sarcasm.

"Cia am not calling to fight"she says.

"Really,pray do tell,whose fought is it that my own father thinks am a spoilt,canning,ungrateful brat"i ask her.

"Mine"she whispers

"Will you ever tell him the truth"i ask.

Silence so I begin to say"you see this is why you and I can never see eye to eye,it is why I hate you so much and want absolutely nothing to do with you or your..."

"Enough!you will not disrespect your mother in that manner,are we clear on that."I suddenly hear my father say.

"She is no mother of mine and she will only get my respect once she's earned it,furthermore you will not talk to me like one of your subordinates"I reply.

"I will talk to you depending on your behaviour,now I don't want to hear who started what,just prepare for the ball."father says and cuts the line before I could reply.

Ouch,all that made my head worse.I look at mum but she just kisses my forehead and raises to leave.

"Mum"i call after her feeling helpless.

"I know cia"amma says as she leaves the room.

"I will go and get you more pain killers"says kasheila.

"No,just wake me up when the prep team is here "I say to her.

Ayan's POV

Today is the military ball,its held every year to honour various military personnel.Well thats what the public sees.Behind all that is the opportunity to meet various presidents and prime ministers sign deals and hold talks without the threat of discussions leaking out to the public.I have been attending this ball for the last 5years and it has proved to be very useful.

"You ready"i hear my mum asking.

"You look gorgeous Mrs Merchant"i tell her.

"As do you Mr Merchant"she says.

We head down stairs and out the front porch.We find father standing by the car.

"Do take care of your mother Ayan"father says.