ball day

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Vivian river

it was the day of the ball. I got up and took a shower, thoroughly washing my hair and body. I got out and did my skincare and jogged down the stairs. I saw everyone eating breakfast and laughing. I loved our little family. Even though Dad and Mama weren't here today just having us was home.

I looked at the only spare seat which was next to a grumpy Lorenzo. But he's always grumpy. I grabbed a pancake added whipped cream and drizzled some sauce over it. Lorenzo looked over quite unimpressed by how unhealthy my breakfast was. I shrugged it off and ate. I looked over to Lorenzo who slightly smiled at me and wiped the whipped cream from the corner of my mouth. "Oh, thank you" I smiled at him.

"What the fuck?" Christian seemed angry. I was surprised when he didn't kill Enzo when he told me he was about to compliment me. Maybe everyone took it as a joke apart from me.
Enzo chuckled "She had a bit of whipped cream what's wrong do you want me to wipe your mouth as well Chris?" The whole room started laughing and Chris rolled his eyes.

"I hear he's taking you to the ball vi?" I nodded and stared at him kinda scared. Until I felt a cold hand on my thigh. He was making circles on my thigh. I got wet just off that. Why does my own body betray me? He wasn't thinking much of it since he was talking to everyone, eating all whilst making circles on my thighs.

I tried my best to eat but I wanted to smash my lips against his and for him to pin me down- I was interrupted in my thoughts by Fi telling me to come get ready with her.
I checked the time, "It's only 1 pm if the ball is at 9 pm" Fiona rolled her eyes and grabbed my arm upstairs. Lia slowly followed and Dhalia came soon after. I was in the room alone until Dhalia walked in fidgeting with her hair as if she had something to say to me. I hummed at her waiting for her to talk.

"I wanted to apologise for my behaviour, I'm sorry I acted like I and Lorenzo were ever a thing and tried to keep him away from you. I know I seem like a right bitch and it's completely fine with me if you don't trust me or forgive me because I wouldn't forgive or trust me either, I just wanted to let you know since you seem like a cool girl" I was shocked.

I smiled at her and hugged her "Dhalia I know how you felt and it's okay sweetie I forgive you". She hugged me tighter and we went our ways to grab our stuff to meet in my room. Me, Fi, Lia and Dhalia were singing our hearts to "Somewhere Only We Know" as we got ready. I did my nails on my own and went for a simple design. It took us around 5 pm to get started on makeup and hair.

By 7 pm we finished our makeup and Lia proceeded to do all of our hairs since she was amazing at doing hairstyles. Everyone looked beautiful. It killed me how we all felt as if we looked worse than each other. I would kill for Fizza's beautiful smile, Lia's irresistible eyes, and Dahlia's delicate hair. I looked at myself in awe in the mirror. Fuck I looked hot right now.

We all separated as we put our dresses and jewellery on. I slipped on my beautiful pink dress and I added a few tweaks to my hair and makeup.

 I slipped on my beautiful pink dress and I added a few tweaks to my hair and makeup

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"Girl you look so sexy right now" Lia walked in with her jaw dropped.
"OH MY GOSHH YOU LOOK SO GOOD GIRL" Dhalia jumped around me hyping me up and we all started laughing. I heard how Adri complimented Lia screaming about how she's the prettiest girl in the house making everyone burst out laughing.

Dante's jaw dropped for Dhalia and he complimented her endlessly. When Chris saw Fi he kissed her straight away taking her further away to compliment her. Ew, I wouldn't pay a penny to hear that conversation. I slowly strutted down the stairs to see Enzo in shock. I think that's the only form of emotion I've ever seen on his face.

"Fuck amore mio you look gorgeous" I smiled at him thanking him which soon got ruined by Adri and Chris being overprotective telling me to stay close with them during the ball, and then they complimented me saying I look like Máma. I miss Máma I want her to see me right now. We all got into the car and blasted Crazy in Love by Rihanna. We got to the ball at 9:30 pm, late as always.
We were greeted by a guard "The vipers and fury, what name will you like announced alongside yours, Mr River and Mr Russo"

"Fizza solace" Christian smiled at Fi, "Vivian River" However Enzo didn't look at me. I brushed it off. "Christian River and Fiona Solace heir of the fury's" Everyone walked in but me and Enzo.
"Lorenzo Russo and Vivian River leader of the vipers", We confidently walked in with my arm intertwined with Enzo's. My anxiety started to click in "Enzo there are so many people"

He looked at me "I know but you can't show them your fear stand straight and pretend it's me and you only. I took his advice which surprisingly calmed me down. We walked over to a large amount of people. Lorenzo talked to each of them with ease as I made small talk with their wives or prostitutes. Everyone went to dance so me and Enzo made our way.

Play the song at the top if you would like

Me and Enzo started to dance when the song say something came on. The way his fingers intertwined with mine and his body rolled with mine. The way his eyes wouldn't depart from mine. "Enzo why are you like this if you have no feelings for me?"
he stared at me for a while until he finally spoke "Because I'm scared to love you, if my father and mother didn't love me what makes you think I would ever trust women to love me and not break me like they did?"

I placed my hand on his chest "Because I'm not just any woman Enzo, I'm a person who has also been hurt. I had to stay away from my family for years because of a boy Enzo, and no I don't hate you for that because I don't know the reason behind it but all I know is my parents took me away from them because of you, so no I'm not just a woman who you can't trust I'm someone who's been hurt maybe not the same way as you did but hurt"

he looked at me hurt "Vivian my parents abused me, they didn't give 2 shits about me. Your parents saved me. I'm sorry that you stayed away from them and I'll forever be sorry Vivian but the reason I'm like this is because I got abused in ways you wouldn't believe"

my heart ached. I regretted every word I told him. How could I compare myself to an abused man? "I'm so sorry Enzo if I knew that I wouldn't have said any of the bullshit that just came out of my mouth"
he slightly smiled at me "It's okay Vivian you didn't know" We slowly danced in silence just staring at each other. Our eyes fought to know each others story. Our lips fought to not touch. His touch was unique . Like when he touched me all my worries left. Now i needed to know who Lorenzo Russo really was.

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