Dangerous Music

1942

"You up girly?", the soft sound of silk blankets ruffled through the air a feeling of laze around the girls room as autumn leaf eyes fluttered open small pink shaded lights fuzzed in her sleepy eyes as she mustered up her morning strength to sit upwards. Messy autumn brown locks fell to her face the sweet sounds of a jazz cortet filling her senses a soft smile parting those lips before the sounds of knocking returned. Peach hands rubbed at her tired eyes she didn't really feel like doing much tonight.

Based of the clock it was around eight at night close to her full night showtime one that her fathers little goons never seemed to allow her to miss. Another harsh bang at the door the fellow on the othersides patience dwindling and it was becoming rather easy to notice. With a soft sigh her hands would drag the blanket away her feet hitting the cold marbel floors, her reflection glistening off of the spotless floor. Father did always like to keep it clean he was some type of mess freak now that she thought about it he has shot a guy over simply leavin his mug on the table. Pops wasn't even mad bout the mug it was the stain he left behind that made my old man snap.

"Im up quit all that noise your gonna give me a headache and we both know Mr.Vitale wont like that he'll have that head of yours blown right off", Not like I was lyin the ol'man was ruthless but ive seen enough deaths to know just who can tick him off, wasn't too hard to do anyway. A scoff came from whomever had been waitin on the other side, maybe he was new. With a small shake of her head the girl would make her way towards a large vanity dimmed pink lights shining from the structure giving the room a warm feeling, picking up a brush she would take a seat begining to brush away at long brown locks each sway passing glistfully through perfectly clean hair leaving her look to be rather flawless. Her skin held a few scratches all mostly from rowdy men who've had a bit more than much to drink, the only downside of being a singer at such a place like this. Bad people grew interest in people that weren't intrested and that made people angry. Placing on a bit of concealer she'd use a blendong brush to hide away the small scratches lightly humming the lovely jazz tune being practiced down the hall. Using a few curls she'd gently fold them through her hair being sure as to not mess up her art of work afterall maintaining such healthy hair without many haircuts wasnt a easy task it took time.

Recollecting a few of her thoughts it came to her realization that today was her pops big meetin with the surco's a scary family that held alot of land here in New York, the thought of performin in front of them brought a small pain to her heart for if she were to mess up she'd surely pay for it. With a shakey breath her eyes would shut it wasn't worth bein scared of the guys afterall today her dad would be there to watch and he only came second to our guests. "Tch!, there aint no way im lettin these..these vagabonds get the best o' my confidence..", there was an anger to the girls tone as she stood up straightening out her dress it was a priceless one, bought all the way in spain a gift from her mother while her and father had been out on..business not that they have much to hide from me. Its far more than clear that they've been carrying out some type of illegal work..I've known that simce I was ten and that was twelve years ago yet they still treat me like a child. Footsteps echoed thier way down the hall my attention landed on my door a few knocks creating thier own small rythm clearly going along with the jazz bands tune. Raising a white gloved hand to my mouth I'd let out a small giggle already aware of whome waited on the other side.

"Wasn't expectin a visit from you today leo..hidin away from the surcos already?", I kept a playfulness to my tone despite us bein friendly with one other leo tended to be a bit..sensitive especially when it came to his pride. With a swift turn to the knob my face would be met to a rather suprised lookin leo hid face clearly a bit annoyed to my comment but from what i could tell my dress was what he found ammusin. "Pops finnaly let you wear somethin you like? Thats good all that other trash gave you far too much uneeded attention..", he was ignorin my comment..no matter his words were true though, raising a hand id tilt hid hat downwards letting out a small giggle as he finnaly cracked a smile..it was about time. "Still tryn'ta play that scary guard boy act round me leo? I already told you as long as pops aint around i dont care now..cmon im dure they'll be here soon enough.". A worried look crossed his smile in all truth even the big boss was scared of these guys..they were unpredictable and as of lately killin off other mafia familys, to small for the higher ups to notice but they've been planin somethin. Thats for me and detective holtz to figure out later..when i have the time to go contact him which opportunities were rare. I was the one diamon surrounded by coal and pops he was the gem keeper i aint gettin out unless he lets me.

Stepping upward leo would take my hand helping me up the stairs holding the bottom of the dress to be sure no dust or wood got caught in it it was expensive silk afterall its price to my father worth more than his life. Bumping up my hair the curls would fall to my shoulder a lovely little pink buttercup clip in my hair holding back my side swept bangs from covering my eye. A hint of distress spread across my expression as i lightly parted the curtains catching the sight of the men littered across the newspaper..the surcos family, they were young all left to hold onto their familys legacy was a young male with snow white skin and black hair yet his eyes a strong blue it was rare his sister sharing the same resemblence her body slim and eyes silver. Without realising it my hand started to shake the fear of screwing up in front of people like them taking over my emotions. A gentle hand laid on my shoulder as my eyes met leo he knew and only showed her a stern look.

"Brighten up sunshine! You gonna let these people scare you?", His tone was somewhat mocking yet his eyes made a small flutter tumble round in her stomach. Small giggles left Sylve's mouth her mouth curved into a small smile those lovely eyes arched in glee. "Well sounds like someones still a little bitter..thanks leo", Her name would be called out from the front of the curtain looks like it was time to go. Letting out a rather big sigh she'd step foward parting the curtains being slightly blinded by the upcoming lights yet adjusted rather quick. Those brownish-orange eyes moved through the crown as she stepped up to the mic moving it slightly downward for the people before her were rather tall..thats when she caught it ice blue eyes staring straight at her locking in with hers.
With a shuddered breath she began.