Prohibited

12|The Ball

A M I R A L U C I A N O

The ball had started.

We greeted everyone as they all walked in, shaking everyone's hand while giving them a smile.

After that was done, we led them to the main ball room.

As everyone sat at the tables, I felt someone breathe down my neck.

"ÆAææÆAAæ." Axel said in a weird skin crawling way.

"What the hell was that!" I turned around quickly.

He grabbed my hand the twirled me around.

"Oooh La La... don't you look nice?" Axel complimented me.

I roll my eyes with a smile while hugging him.

"BOO!" Vivian crept up behind me, making me jump.

"Seriously, you guys need to stop scaring me." I laughed with them.

"Oh hush. You're an adult, almost 21, in a mafia, and can't take it when someone messes with you?" Axel made fun.

We all walk over to our seats. Liam, Papà, and Pierre, we're already seated. Still no Magnus.

A few minutes later, i turned my head, seeing Magnus taking his seat across from me.

I didn't even notice him walking in.

"May I have everyone's attention?" Papá got up.

"I'm happy to announce the joining of both mafias. No more war, no more hate, no more fighting. I'm glad we've all came to understand how much good this will do for both the mafias. The Americans will stand no chance. Long live the French and Italians. Cheers to this beautiful ball, which has brought us all together." Papá announced.

"Cheers!" Everyone repeated holding up their glasses.

We all ate, drank, talked , laughed, and just sat. All I could hear was the classical music in the background and voices of people laughing and talking.

I gave Magnus several glares. I think he knew why I looked at him that way.

I was still mad about him kidnapping my bike.

Soon as everyone finished eating, the waiters came round to collect the dishes. the ball room dance floor was cleared. Papá stepped on the stage and made an announcement to begin our dance.

"Dance your hearts away everyone! Get to know one another. Make friends and let the dance begin."

Everyone danced respectfully, drinks in their hands as they swayed to the music.

I saw Magnus in the corner. He looked like he would shoot up the place any second. He walked outside. Shortly after, i followed.

His back was faced to me, as he stood in front the outside fountain, under the night sky smoking a cigarette.

"Did you walk out here because you know what you did and don't want to confess?"

He looked up, then faced me.

"Why the hell are you here. Clearly I wanted to leave the ball for a reason. Don't bring me any trouble." He glared.

"I know you stole my bike. I gave you the keys remember? It wasn't at the mansion. I swear if you did something to it, I'll mess up your face just how you messed up my bike." I stepped closer, pushing his chest.

"Don't fucking touch me." He pushed my hands away.

"Tell me. What did you do with my bike?" I was already getting mad.

He rolled his eyes and started walking. I followed behind him as he led me to the front of the building from outside.

My bike sat there. It was clean, shining, and even look like it had a new leather seat.

"This better make you stop talking. I got your bike cleaned. It got messy from the rain and mud yesterday. I thought I would go get it cleaned for you." He said coldly.

"Oh. I- sorry. I didn't know. I got paranoid. It's not everyday your favorite bike goes missing." I laughed. His expression still the same.

"We should head back now. I want this night to end as soon as possible." He said sharply.

"That unrealistic considering we still have like 3 hours left." I said with a smirk.

He just gave me another glare and continued to walk back.

We were back inside. People still dancing and having a good time... i hope.

Axel and Liam were actually in the corner having drinks and talking.

Vivian was talking with a group of people from the other mafia. I'm guessing just introducing herself and telling them about the mafia.

Papá got on the stage once more.

"The night isn't over yet, but enjoy your time and find new people everyone. Find a partner to dance with. Everyone, join the dance and learn about one another." He said and got off the stage.

The song shifted to a slow one.

Everyone turned to the person beside them as they began to dance.

I saw Magnus about to walk away. He turned and saw his dad. His dad gave him a look while shaking his head.

I think he was trying to tell Magnus not to run away from the ball and dance, or else... i don't know.

Papá looked at me nodding his head, as I was hesitantly looking left and right for people to dance with.

I looked to Magnus.

"Could we maybe dance together?" I said with a warm expression.

I don't know what is it with him but he keeps glaring at me. He looked left and right. He let out a sigh, then grabbed my wrist, pulling me to the dance floor.

His hands wrapped around my waist. I placed mine on his shoulders as I smiled.

He only gave me a colder expression.

"You know you don't have to be so tense. This was supposed to be a fun event." I roll my eyes.