Kind Regards

19. Painful Truths

*TW: Mentions violence, guns, SA & blood*

Watching Nico and his team celebrate their victory brought a smile to everyone's face, even Sebastian's.

Athena, my mother and I agreed to get ready together for the fundraiser ball tonight, following the charity match event.

"Your house is really nice" I spoke up, stopping in front of the framed photos.

My mother smiled, gently trailing her hand over a photo of five-year-old me.

"You've said that five times now, are you nervous darling?" she asked, facing me.

Yes, of course I was. A big event with people all dressed up, I'm not rich. I can't afford to buy big ball gowns and flaunt it.

I shook my head, hearing her laugh and guide me back into the guest room. Being the first person dressed and ready to go had its perks but I'm also impatient.

Athena stood in front of the mirror, wearing a beautiful dusty pink dress. She twirled, showing us the back for approval.

"You look hot" I grinned, standing beside her. "It's perfect, are you ready to go now?"

She nodded excitedly, linking arms with me and my mother. Evans drove us back to the event in a black SUV, joining in on the gossip despite how much he pretended not to care.

Lights sparkled amongst the building with beautiful floral arrangements by the entrance.

"Holy shit" I muttered, getting out the car.

"Holy balls" Athena exclaimed, making my mother raise a brow at us.

People really went all out, wearing dresses you see in movies. It was extravagant. We did not belong here at all.

Evans trailed behind us, before checking his phone. "Dom's just had to deal with some family stuff with his parents"

I nodded, finding an empty table we could stand around and drink at. Nate made his way over, smiling wide.

"Mum, Alex, Athena. You ladies look lovely" he charmed, hugging our mother. "Wow, you and Nico really coordinated with the all black"

Evans chuckled, "It's what they call a power couple move... right Alex?"

I rolled my eyes at the both of them, earning laughter from the group.

After a few drinks, I was standing at the table with Evans who was guessing everyone's jobs based on their outfits.

"Oh, Dominico just walked into the room" a random girl gushed, leaning against the table. "He's so beautiful. Imagine our babies"

Evans and I exchanged horrified looks, wondering who the hell this girl was and what she was on.

She turned to look at us, shimming her breasts. I looked away as Evans' eyes widened.

"You guys are a cute couple. Do you think I should shoot my shot?" She asked.

Evans opened his mouth to talk so I kicked his foot underneath the table. Depending on how she responds to my question, I may just save herself from embarrassment.

"I'm pretty sure he has a girlfriend" I spoke up, smiling politely at her.

She scoffed, flipping her. "I don't see her. It's not my problem"

Ahh, she's one of those girls. What happens next is far from my fault. I chuckled bitterly, gesturing for her to go ahead.

We watched as she strut toward Nico who was in the middle of a serious conversation with Sebastian.