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02

His words hang in the air and his eyes stay confused on mine, waiting to see my reaction. As much as I didn't want to admit it, he took me by surprise at that. I never attend any social gatherings. Mia is the social bird, she goes to these events and meets people. She is the one who seduces men and lures them in her trap. 

I work on the field, I don't go around meeting people in parties and galas, pretending to have a good time and keeping a face smile plastered on your face even when you want to rip their eyes out. I have patience but only when I know the person will be dead by my hands after a few moments. 

I have been trained for this too but have never been required for it. I had thought he was quite satisfied with leaving me in the streets rather than taking with him to show to the world. I had hoped I would have to never join him in one of these monstrosities called social gatherings but seems like my father has different plans.

"You always take Mia with you. Why do you need me ?" I question and he runs his eyes up and down my body. I know he is checking for any weak points or any indication of my hesitance but after years of being under those observing eyes I have learnt more than he thinks I have. I still can't help but feel a little disgusted by the way his eyes scan my body. 

Finally meeting my eyes he speaks "Everyone knows her. But people don't know you" he says as if it was the most obvious thing. Crap. "People know me. They fear me and my name. They don't need to know how I look for that" and it is the truth. I want to know why he really wants me to be there. I don't buy his fake explanations.

"Very well" he locks in hands together and leans in front "As you know Mia has been here for years. People don't fear her because she has nothing more to offer than just her looks. But everyone knows your name and your worth"

My father is not a person who praises others often and I would say it has to be something really significant if he decided that I am worth those words from him. He gets up from his chair and rounds the desk and leans back against it "But unfortunately people talk and rumours spread faster than wildfire. While you remain anonymous to the people of the underworld they start to think that you are afraid to come out of the shadows" 

He may not be entirely wrong. If people come together against me it will create difficulties. I can't afford to lose what I have earned so far. He continues "This ball takes place only once every five years. Every high class person and the leaders of all the mafias will be present. They will except the greatest names of underworld to be there. You will lose the power you hold if you don't show up" 

His each word is precise as if he had known and prepared for this moment. He may have his own agendas behind every thing he does but I can't ignore the facts. Every important person will be there tonight in that ball and if I want to make sure I still hold my place I need to go. 

I am still skeptic about what my father could get out of this. Or maybe I am thinking too much. After all the respect and power he holds and the enemies that have fallen in front of his empire are all granted by me. Whether he likes to admit it or not he needs me. 

I give a firm nod "I'll go" and he jerks his head towards the closed doors behind me "Go to your room, there are people already there who can help you get ready" he dismisses me and I turn back around towards the doors. Just before I reach there his voice halts me "And you'll not be wearing a suit"

My eyebrows furrow in anger and confusion "Why" the words leave my mouth before I even think about it. I like to always wear big shirts or anything that hides my body shape because I don't want unwanted stares at me. I do wear dresses but only when it is a necessity on a mission, or when I want to but never to fulfil someone's wishes.

"Because it is a fucking ball. You'll be wearing a dress and I am not asking that. Now leave" his tone is uninterested and I do not wait for another for his remarks before stepping out and walking away from there.