Love Rival

Chapter 9- The ball

Today was the day. It was the day of the ball. I am excited but also a bit nervous to see mafia families there. Hopefully, I see Matteo there.

I had to wake up early around 6:00 AM to get ready. I got breakfast in bed, which was good and I also had a good night.

I got my dress, shoes, and mask prepared.

I walked into the bathroom and took a shower. After, I brushed my teeth, and I put makeup on. My makeup was cute and it was natural. I did my hair and it is down, I curled it.

I ran out of the bathroom and grabbed my dress. I put on my dress and shoes and... oh... my.. gosh... it was beautiful! I looked like a princess!

I smiled at myself in the mirror. Someone knocked on the door and I opened it. I saw my dad.

"Hey dad!!" I said and he smiled.

"Hey chere.. you look amazing." He said hugging me. My eyes widened. My dad hasn't hugged me in forever. He's changed ever since he opened up. I think he was hurt, and bottled up his emotions to much but I'm glad he's much happier.

"Thank you papa.." I said hugging him back. He let go and he handed me a box. I look at him and smiled.

"I've decided to give you this. But before you open this, this.. present.. is important. You only use this in need. Now, you may open it" he said and I opened it to find a... gun?

"A gun? Why?" I said laughing. It was a pistol. My dad just shrugged.

"Like I said, your older now and you need protection. Your not going to have a bodyguard with you your whole life, so yeah please be responsible with this," my dad said folding his hands, walking out of my room.

I look down at the gun. I don't even know how to use one.

I then heard my dad shout, "Oh! And bring it to the ball but hide it!"

I shook my head and chuckled. This is going to be great.
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I walk downstairs, ready to go to the ball. I walk down to find Alec, my dad, Aria, and Isabelle waiting downstairs for me.

"You look dazzling!" Isabelle said placing her hands on my chest. I smiled and thanked her.

I looked at Aria, and she looked beautiful as well. "Aria, I love your dress. You look amazing" I said smiling at her.

She was on her phone and all she said was, "I know"

I rolled my eyes. My dad was right, she's a snobby bitch.

I was about to approach my dad, but I felt someone tug my hand. It was Alec.

"Uh.. yes?" I said getting out of his grip. He smiled at me then said, "You look great"

I nervously smiled. "Thank you?" I said looking away from his face.

"Davina... look... whatever your dads saying to you is bullshit. Look, the Costello's didn't kill your mother.. your father did. Your father didn't love your mother at all." Alec said seriously, looking deeply into my eyes.

I stare at him in shock and I laughed in his face. "Oh please! My father loved my mother! He would never do such a thing!" I said rolling my eyes at him.

"I'm serious Davina" he said not looking away from my eyes. Okay... he's weird and another word.. creepy. He is also really secretive.

"Okay yeah.. well we don't want to be late to the ball so.. bye" I said running off leaving him there alone.

I reached outside in front of the doors then see two limos. I'm guessing one is for Alec and his family and the other one is for me and my father.

I walked into the limo and sat down. I retouched my makeup, and sat back in my seat. This is going to be a long ball.
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We arrived at the place were the ball is taking place and this place is huge.