ew chapter, a fresh start of my life. Italy was a place far from the chaos of Las Vegas and everything that came with it. I

oo much. Even more than my father's power and reputation. People didn't dare to even take his name c

he only incident where he killed the woman he was close with. That was just the first I witnessed. Many such incidents had happened. Before that. Aft

l circle. And that was enough motiv

. A monster

it was a good thing,

re a white shirt with navy blue pants. He gifted me the new Hermes bag, the limited edition one. It was the same bag, I was looking f

tance from him, just because I wa

. I didn't know when I will return back to Las

s favourite theatre of her time. He didn't say much about me leaving for Italy. But I knew he was feeling everything he

ays l

th were my best friends. So, I had to give

had decided to stay in Las Vegas only for their studies. It was mainly for Elara due to her fami

s set at

ses and other culinary. The warm lights casted a golden light across

d Elara and Trance sitting at the corner booth near the window. T

her. She waved dramatically at me, and Trance sto

could see her held back smile as she

And my Papa insisted on checking my suitcase

It felt easy

but seemed thoughtful. He leaned back against the chair, w

reason, saying it out lou

ow? You're going to live the life we always talked about. Studying fashion

n the back of my eyes. "You guys are my people. I

come back in two weeks crying, begging fo

back, and nudging him wit

nd my favourite garlic bread. Our go to comfort meal. It wasn't fancy, but it was

rance getting suspended for hacking the school's wifi, and my first at

tled on our table. It was no

u'll call and text us Val. A

d, meaning it with

d his glass.

ms," Ela

ss with their gl

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flight was at night time. The airport was

along with my bag,

Blac

before my father, and besides him was Eliot. The other guards, m

ee him. I turned and walked back to my r

ise, followed by a soft voice. It was Vinnie's voice,

t. I knew I could get late, if I