«Star Shadows» A Night Angel Sequel

CHAPTER XXXV - THIS NIGHT IS GOING TO GO WONDERFULLY.

27th October 2012. 20:28. Grand Hotel Reykjavik. Reykjavík, Iceland.

Third Person POV.

Today was the day.

Today was 27th of October of 2012. The day of the Halloween Masquerade Ball organized by the one and only, Zivko Dordevic.

The day that Sophia, Pierre and Francois, along with the I.I.S.A were going to take that man out once and for all.

As their limousine got closer to the entrance of the place, Sophia grew more anxious. She knew she had to relax in order for everything to work out perfectly, but the eagerness of ending everything not only for her, but for everyone who had been damaged by this organization and people, was eating her every single minute.

The car stopped just at the entrance of Grand Hotel Reykjavik. People coming out of cars were walking to the entrance, already with their masks on.

Sophia's car door opened and a hand reached out to grab hers. Grabbing it firmly in hers, she stepped out of the car, her mask already on. Pierre went to stand on her right side at the same time she hooked her arm around Francois'. With slow but confident steps, the trio made their way inside the hotel.

After giving to the guard in the front door their invitations, they were directed towards the salon.

The decoration, Sophia had to admit, was breathtaking.

The walls of the ballroom were gold, marble pillars stood tall on the sides, encasing the dance floor. The floors shined, also marble, a mixture of black and white with tinges of gold. Large windows extended from the floor all the way to the ceiling and on the sides, golden curtains framed them. Chandeliers and lights were hanging from the ceiling, making the place feel warmer and huge at the same time. Flower bouquets were in almost every corner of the ballroom and it was filling with more and more people.

Everyone was wearing their masks.

Sophia tightened her grip in Francois' arm a little bit and he placed a hand on her hand, returning the squeeze.

-Let's get to work.- Pierre whispered to them as they made their way further inside the place.

The three of them moved in almost the perfect unison as they walked through the room. A waiter approached them offering glasses of champagne, which they gladly took. And just as in queue, when taking her first sip, Sophia spotted the man they were looking for.

-There he is. 10 o'clock. Three gorillas surround him, he's accompanied by some lady, I doubt she is comfortable with him.- Sophia said with her glass covering her lips.

-Alright. Time to make contact. Sophie, the mask.- Pierre said and she nodded.

She had to be spotted by Dordevic, she had to be seen and he was the one who had to come to her.

Handing her glass to Francois, Sophia slowly lifted her hands and removed her mask for a few seconds as she, Pierre and Francois greeted a few members of the Environmental council. And just in time, on the other side of the room, Dordevic laid eyes on the guest he had been waiting for all night to arrive.

Crossing the dancefloor with long strides, or as long as his height allowed him, he approached Sophia and her companions.

Catching movement from the corner of her eye, she placed her mask back on, waiting for the perfect moment to arrive. Francois, knowing the signal, went to get another glass of champagne and walked away, leaving only Sophia and Pierre.

-Ah, if it isn't my guests of honour. Mr. Badeaux, it is a genuine pleasure you accepted my invitation for tonight.- Dordevic said as he shook hands with Pierre.