Behind this Mask

Chapter 6 // Party Time

The following days were full of school and appointments, just like Stella had said. It was Saturday morning around 4 when I got up and started my day, it had become a routine since I got here wake up around 4, go for my morning run, come back, get ready, eat, then school (or whatever else was planned for the day ) and today was no different. So far my day was running smoothly, though the house was bustling with activity, there were florists and servers and helpers all rushing to get the house set up. A decorator shouted instructions to everyone on how to set it all up. Surprisingly Stella wasn't apart of all this, she had gone out to her office to check up on stuff and Luca was in his office working. With nothing to do I headed out back to watch the commotion.

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Around 2 a young short brunette came looking for me and ushered me into my room where another two lady's stood, both were blonde and about the same height however one looked to be older than the others. "Mrs. Barrón sent us to help you get ready" spoke the brunette. I nodded giving them full control over my appearance. It didn't take long to get me ready after my shower since they kept the makeup minimal and loosely curled my hair, my dress was a burgundy off the shoulders high low skater dress. I was ready by 4:30 which was good timing since the party was going to start at 5. Stella and Luca came up to get me At 4:45 Stella had on a burgundy mermaid dress and Luca had on a black suit with a tie that matched the color me and Stella were wearing. They brought me down stairs so that we could greet people together as they arrived and after the first person came in things went by quickly. Everything blurred together people came and went all 'happy' to meet me, eager to find out who Stella and Luca had invited  into their homes. For a while things went by okay, say hi, nod politely and smile but just when I thought things were going to be okay I saw Donny walk in with a friend. the guy that donny was with was a tall around 6'3, blonde, had blue playful eyes, broad shoulders, yet kept a slim figure. He had a smirk plastered on his face that was accompanied by a set of dimples. Donny stood at 6'3 lean yet muscular, he had dark brown hair and hazel eyes. His lips were drawn into a line and his face was etched with a mixture of anger, confusion and concentration. Both boys had on similar black suits, I locked eyes with Donny as they approached us hoping he wouldn't recognize me. Donny stepped forward spoke to Stella and Luca "Buona sera, signor e signora Barron, come sei stato" (Good evening Mr and Mrs Barron, how have you been) Luca smiles then replied "Ah, Donny, ragazzo mio, come stai? e tu sten? È passato tanto tempo dall'ultima volta che ti ho visto, dove sono i tuoi genitori? Non li ho visti" (Ah, Donny, my boy, how are you? and you sten? It's been so long since I last saw you guys, where are your parents? I have not seen them)  i silently took in the conversation and how much Donny had changed.
       "le mie scuse sapete com'è la scuola, come per mio padre è qui da qualche parte qui"  (my apologies you know how school is, as for my father hes around here somewhere ) replied Donny.
"certo, mi piacerebbe presentare la nuova aggiunta alla famiglia, mia figlia Isabella. lei va nella stessa scuola come te." (of course, well i'd like to introduce the newest addition the the family, my daughter Isabella. she goes to the same school as you do.)
Donny came up to 'introduce' himself first "lieto di fare la tua conoscenza isabella sono Donatello De Luca" (pleased to make your acquaintance isabella i am Donatello De Luca) just as the blonde was starting to speak Stella stepped in " Luca, sei bruto, dimentichi che è americana, potrebbe conoscere qualche parola, ma non ha modo di ottenere tutto quello che hai detto tu" (Luca, you brute, you forget that she's American, she might know a few words, but she has no way of getting everything you said) Luca sent me a guilty look. "I'm sorry Bella I forget." I sent him a nod along with an "it's fine" Donny sent me a look of confusion before apologizing as well, which I also wave off. Finally the blonde introduces himself this time in English "nice to meet you Isabella, my name is Stefano Esposito but they call me Sten" I smile and nod my head, though this Sten guy really was giving me a weird vibe. The men turned to each other and discussed what seemed like business stuff giving me a chance to excused myself and use the restroom. On the way back I was pulled into a empty room by a familiar hand. " what are you doing here? How are you alive? Why did you do this? How could you do this? Do you know what i went through after you left? AFTER YOU DIED? God you probably don't care. Who else is alive? Is Emilio still alive? Why did you guys do it?!" Donny continued to ramble on for a minute before I interrupted him. " i know you don't understand what happened and I don't have much time to explain myself at this moment. I'm sorry Don i am but i swear none of it was planned we were ambushed I had a to lay low for a while and I couldn't contact you, If I did i would be putting you at risk as well and I couldn't do that. Everything that happened, all the deaths they were MY fault and I refused to add yours 
to the list. I'll explain everything to you I promise I will but no one can know about me and who I am. Not your Parents nor friends. The Barron's think I have no memory of that past and I intend to keep it that way. For now act as if we just met and I'll explain as soon as I can." I watched as Donny processed my words then nodded and pulled me into a bone crushing hug, something I longed for. Finally after a minute I pulled away and spoke " I need to get back to the party before the Barrón's start looking for me. The last thing I need is for them to catch me in a compromising situation"
"Your right I just... I have so many questions for you, but I'll wait give me your phone I'll input my number so you can call me later and we can meet up." i nodded then proceeded to give him my number. i turned and walked to to the door but before i opened it i turned and said " i have to go know but ill see you soon". Not waiting for a response i opened the door and walked back into the party.