[Ezio x Reader Fanfic] May the father of understanding guide us

4} Fatherly Love

You run as fast as you possibly can back to your manor and arrive as the servants are preparing breakfast.
"Morning lady (Y/N)." They chorus.
You nod graciously to them before practically sprinting up to your room to plan your outfit for this evening. You make it to the bottom of the stairs.
"(Y/N)?" Your father calls from his study, "What took you so long?"
You sigh and your eyes almost roll out of their sockets as you drag yourself back down the hallway and enter his study.
"Yes, papa. I am back." You say timidly, "I'm late because I met some new friends by the stream on my run."
As his gaze stays neutral, your confidence builds.
"...and they invited me to dinner. I plan on going there this evening actua-"
"Going where?" Your father calmly asks. You falter slightly,
"To the Auditore household..." His body stiffens at the name and his eyes dart upwards to lock with mine. In a panic I stutter onwards, "I met two of their sons...in the forest...there were some...feathers in a tree and...I got them bu-"
"The Auditore household?" His eyes glimmer and you can almost hear his brain whirring. He chuckled to himself, "of course you may go. Wouldn't want to be rude now, would we? I assume you didn't admit to being a Borgia, you don't often." At this he gives you a questioning glance and you nod slightly.
"Good, I know where their ... household is; I will have Sophia take you there at 6, alright?" You are slightly shocked that he was so easily persuaded but you smile anyway and hug him. You are about to close the door before he calls after you,
"(Y/N)," you peek your head back into his study,"make sure you get a maid to wash you, you smell rather sporco (filthy)."
You look down at your clothing. Your dirty black trousers and baggy, red top. Both had dirt and sweat on from the running and tree climbing.

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After your hot bath, you put on your silk bath gown and head to your room. You look in your big wardrobe for a dress to wear tonight. You try a few on but in the end you go for a (F/C), strapless gown with matching gloves. You brush your (H/C) hair until it is smooth and shining and then put it up into a simple bun. You pull out a few strands to frame your pretty face.
You gaze at yourself in your mirror and smile softly; you do look good. You add a touch of makeup to finish off and head downstairs. You look to the clock and see that it is 5:30, you start to get anxious. Your father is waiting at the door and beyond it you see your carriage with Sophie holding the door open for you. As you say goodbye to your father and you are just about to leave he grabs you arm to halt you.
"(Y/N), you mustn't mention to a single Auditore that I am your father, understood?" He asks, eyebrows raised.
"Yes papa, but-" you begin.
"No 'but's, just do as I say." He snaps. You look down at the ground and slowly nod. "Now go and have fun, my dear!"
He holds your hand as you carefully step into your carriage and Sophie follows. You feel the tug off the horses and so wave at your father. He returns the wave with a sinister smile on his lips.

What is going on???

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I'm sorry if the begging few chapters are quite dull but I promise that once we get the introduction over with then I can get to the romance between you two!