Chapter 65

**ARIELLE'S POV**

Why do we need to come here?” She asked me for the nth time.

I sighed and turned to her ,staring her down. “You are attending a ball tonight, are you not?”


“Miss Arielle,do you want me to accompany you to the ball?”

I placed my hand on my waist. “Sure,if you wanna put it that way, although you were invited anyway.”

“I really appreciate the invitation but I do not think I will be able to attend.”

“Why?”

“You see,I do not have appropriate clothes for the ball.”

I couldn't help but feel that she sometimes adopted the brain of an eight year old.I did bring her to the mall for a reason.

“It could be that she knows that I want to get her a gown but her inferiority complex makes it impossible to believe.

I bought her a blue gown,and when she wore it for fitting. I was both astonished and satisfied. She was going to look so good tonight.

I dropped her off at the bus stop since she said she would be using the bus.

I stopped by my office to settle some things before going home. At home,Luciana and Keira were talking,Luciana was acting like her eight year old self,and I couldn't stop the subtle tears that sneaked out of my eyes.

I had decided to keep her,or to take care of her since her parents had basically abandoned her and sold her to a pedophilic rapist. I clenched my fists at the thought.

I wanted to kill those bastard humans myself but like she had said before, death was a luxury they couldn't afford.

“Hey girlies” Keira turned to me with raised eyebrows as I had never used the word with her. Keira also didn't have a happy story. She was the daughter of Duncan's brother. She witnessed the death of her father and would have been killed by her mother as well if Dincan didn't show up. She was reserved most of the time so it was heartwarming to see her relate.

“Hey!” Luciana greeted back. It appeared she was back to normal.

“What're you guys doing?” I asked,moving closer to them.

“Talking about movies.”

“What kind of movies?”

“Horror.” Luciana replief,grabbing a pack of chips. “We want to watch one right now.”

“I would like to join.”

“Sure,why not? Just dont start crying when it becomes too much for you.” She warned,her expression serious.

I laughed. I was a horror myself,at least according to what people said.”

We closed the curtains and the whole room became dark as we waited for the movie to start playing.

The first scene and Keira was already screaming. She jumped to my side and held my arms,covering her face in her chest until she slept off. Only Luciana and I could finish the movie. She had a strong mind,just what I was expecting from someone who went through hell.

“I like you,you're not afraid of stuff like this. Respect.”

Keira woke a few minutes later and gave a weird smile.

“I didn't watch it on the television but I watched it in my dreams..”

We went upstairs into my study and we began talking. It had been a while since I had just sat to talk. When did it all start? When did the ice start to melt? It was after I met Luciana.

“I wonder, do you think we could go out, a stroll maybe?” Luciana asked.

“You want to go out?”

“I just want to step out. You see,I'm claustrophobic due to trauma. When my parents sold me,I was locked up in a tiny room with little light for seven days,or at least that was what I could count.”

Keira gasped and I clenched my fists. How could parents do this to their own children?

“I have a party to attend this evening.” I announced.

“Is it one of your friends?” Keira asked.

“No,not really. I'm not really fond of her. I just need to attend due to necessity.”

“Would you like to come with me?” I asked.

Her eyes sparkled instantly. “Yes,I'd like to go. I'm very sure it's gonna be surrounded by rich people. The only problem is that I have no clothes to wear.” She informed me,her voice low and dejected.

“I can get you a dress but when I'm done,you need to address me as a cool person.”

“No problem.” She instantly agreed. “As long as I can eat well and sleep well, I don't have any issues.”

I picked up my phone to call Duncan who immediately answered.



“Baby..” I called

“Yes,love. What do you need?” he answered.

The fact that he knew I wanted something made me chuckle.

“I need you to get me a dress for keira and little Luciana so they can go to the party with us.” I informed

He sighed over the phone.

“Do they need to go? They are still kids anyway.”

I gave a dramatic gasp“So,are you suggesting we leave your niece and Luciana at home when they could have a chance to meet handsome boys?”

Keira and Luciana squealed

“I'm the cool person,Duncan. Help me out, please. I need to protect my image. Teenagers can be so scary in all honesty.” I whispered,trying to sound as convincing as possible. I was very sure that he had no idea what I meant.

“I'll get them for you.”

“Thanks babe.” I murmured,hanging up immediately.

I turned to them and smiled. “He agreed.”

“No way!” Keira exclaimed. “Duncan can do that?”

“Are you sure he will not get us boyish clothes?” Luciana asked.

“Yes…I'm sure of it. He might complain but he will definitely get something worth it. He's a perfectionist afterall.”

“Really? Then does he have OCD?” She questioned.

“What?! Why would you think that?”

“Well, I just assumed it,you know,being too organized and perfect can make one suspicious.” She shrugged.

“No,that's not the case.”

“Well,I have one more question. Are you guys married?”

“No..at least not yet.” I replied,a blush creeping up my face.

“They can't marry yet.” Keira added.

“Why? You need to convince your parents or something like that, stuff that happens in movies.”

“No,that's a simpler issue,they're not mates..” Keira placed a hand on her mouth, covering it.

I turned to her and glared,she swallowed.

“Mates..?”