Bella's POV
Right now I'm getting ready, I'm dressed in a high-waisted, wide-leg gray trousers paired with a gray pinstripe cropped vest worn over a short-sleeve white crop top. I accessorized it with large hoop earrings, a shiny metallic silver shoulder bag, and a bracelet. On my feet, I wore a white platform sneakers. I'm getting ready as my cousins, along with my brothers, are going out somewhere. The older ones - Grandpa, Zion, Dante, Luca and Leo - are staying behind, and Alex hasn't returned yet. Though I also don't want to go with them, I couldn't decline Asher. Today's their last day here before they head back home, which is about a one-and-a-half two-hour drive away.
It has been one and a half weeks since I have killed/assassinated Andrey Petrov, no one has any idea who has done it. They only know it's the Deadly Triplets because we left our sign there. No one knows who's behind the most powerful assassin's group except 'the Black Flower' who's me, 'the Black Vesper' who's Jasmine, and 'the Crossfade' who's Ron. Also, there are two girls and one boy. Age? No one knows. Appearance? No one knows. From where they belong? No one knows. Family? No one knows. In short, people only know what we want them to know about us. A soft knock shook me out of my thoughts. I opened the door and saw Asher.
“You're ready?” He asked softly. I nodded my head. “Okay then, let's go" he said walking beside me.
We split into two cars. Me, Asher, Enzo and Ace in one and Matteo, Xander, Xavier and Ethan in the other.
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Asher drove us to a bustling mall, where we stepped inside, Asher holding my hand as if I were a toddler. We entered an arcade.
"Let's go, Bella," Asher said, leading me deeper into the arcade. The room was filled with the sounds of classic games like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, and racing games, as well as the hum of newer attractions like air hockey and shooting games.
As we walked, my cousins and brothers scattered in different directions, eager to try out various games. However, Ace, Enzo, and Asher remained by my side.
"Aren't you three going to play games?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.
Ace and Asher exchanged amused glances. "No, we're here to keep you company," Enzo replied, his tone matter-of-fact. Ace and Asher nodded in agreement.
I frowned, feeling a bit defensive. "I don't need anyone's company."
Ace chuckled. "Doesn't matter, we're already giving it to you."
I huffed, knowing it was pointless to argue. They wouldn't budge.
Asher broke the silence. "Aren't you going to play air hockey?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
I stared at him, stunned. "How did you know?" I gasped.
Asher grinned proudly. "Just a guess."
I narrowed my eyes, teasing him. "You sure you don't have some secret witchcraft skills?"
Asher's laughter echoed through the arcade. "No witchcraft, I promise. Now, let's play!" He guided me towards the air hockey table, his hand still holding mine.
I grinned triumphantly as the puck slid into Asher's goal, ending the first round. "Yes! One-nil to me!" I exclaimed, pumping my fist in the air.
Asher chuckled, shaking his head. "Luck doesn't last forever, sis. I'll be back." He reset the game, and we began the second round.
This time, Asher was more aggressive, his shots faster and more precise. I defended well, but he managed to slip one past me, scoring a goal. The score was now tied, with one round each.
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The Hidden Pain
Genç Kurgu"Blood may bind them, but secrets could tear them apart." --- Separated at the age of two. Raised in shadows. Loved by no one. She spent her life behind walls she built to survive-walls no one has ever dared to break. Until the day her stepfather di...
