Adonis Father is standing in front of us, and I can’t help but feel uneasy. I feel Liz grab my arm and could see something on her face, but I can’t tell what it is.
“I see you girls are getting ready for tonight's Masquerade, if you have some time, I would love for you to join me for a spot of lunch.”
He says to us.
“Sure, I would love that.”
I told him.
He smiles and holds his arm out for me to take and I do, and we all walk to a restaurant.
“Lunch is on me girls please help yourself.” Mr. Malith says, and I can’t help but feel like he is up to something.
“So, Lillian is Adonis treating you well?”
He starts off.
“Yes, he is, he’s very patient with me, and is very loving and caring.”
I tell him.
“I see, I also see he doesn’t follow orders very well either recently.”
He says and I see him grip his fork harder than he should.
“Well, he knows how to treat a lady that's for sure” Mary chimes in.
“I am very glad. Tell me your father, what does he do for work?”
I feel a pain in my chest at the thought of my father.
“My father used to work for a company, he never brought his work home so I couldn’t tell you what he did there.”
I tell him feeling my knot grow larger in my stomach.
“Used to work there?”
He says with a curious gaze.
“Yes, he passed away sadly, now it’s just me and my sister with my mother.”
I tell him and I see a glint of what looks like happiness in his eyes. Why was this man happy when I told him my father was dead?
“I see well my condolences.”
He says and we don’t speak much after that, but like a hawk he is watching my every move. He whispers something to his guard on the left and they look at me but quickly look elsewhere and nod.
“Well ladies thank you for joining me for a meal. I cannot wait to see you at the Gala.”
He tells us and leaves just as suddenly as he appeared.
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We go into our rooms and start to get ready, I put on a dark sea-blue dress with a lace train attached, I look at myself and see Adonis in his Black suit and tie and my mouth goes dry. His eyes are staring at me scanning every inch of my body.
“Want to zip me up?”
I ask him and he walks over each step he takes toward me his eyes grow darker with hunger. He sits on his chair and ushers me over.
