Chapter 210

Prologue

"Are you going to do it?" she asked him impatiently the frustration could be seen on her face.

He took in a deep breath and turned to face her "I don't think that's the only option left."

She groaned in frustration" okay why don't you tell me what should be done" she looked at him waiting for an answer.

He leaned against the table" taking her far away from here you could think of any place you want I don't think he could find her."

"Are you crazy of course he will find her you know how my brother is" she said in frustration as she looked at him impatiently but yet again hoping he wouldn't change his mind cause it would ruin her plans?

"You are right, about that," he said as he stared at the wall in deep thought.

"I don't know why you are thinking about this so much all you have to do is kill her" she yelled the last words frustration taking over her.

His body tensed up at her words " I can still make her disappear rather than taking that drastic step." he tried to reason with her

She looked at him in disbelief "disappear" she let out a chuckle "I want her dead six feet under I to want her out of this world permanently."

"If you can't do it just tell me and I will find somebody else to do it or I will do it myself," she told him as she brought the glass of whisky to her lips.

"I didn't say I won't do it but why are you in such a hurry."

"That doesn't matter but I want her dead and you agreed to help me I've been waiting for this day and I won't let you ruin it for me, I want Chiara dead" she took in a deep breath "What's wrong with you, you are becoming soft what happened to you."

"I will get rid of her no need to worry about anything I won't ruin your plans," he told her making her sigh in relief.

He tightly held onto the little girl that was fast asleep in his arms he looked at her his eyes full of love and adoration she looked so peaceful and cute and that's how he wanted her to be.

"So what are you going to do next? you can't keep hiding forever" his brother asked him grabbing his attention.

"I know I need to leave and go somewhere else, start my life afresh and make sure she's safe," he said in a l but loud enough for him to hear.

"What if Valentina finds out that she's alive and even if you leave this little girl needs a motherly figure what? don't look at me like that you knoq1qw am saying the truth just take her back."

"Valentina won't find out I will make sure of that and I will deal with that one later but now I need to focus on something better."

"What's that? he asked his brother confusion all over his face.

He glanced at her " getting her a new identity is what I need to work on."

"Well can I pick a name," he asked him hoping he would agree?

"No need for that I already did."

He rolled his eyes" and what name did you pick dumbass?"

"Ariana, Chiara is dead and never to come back but Ariana is around" he said as he looked at little human being that was fast asleep in his arms.

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"Is my dad home?" I ask James my bodyguard as he hands me a glass of juice.

"Yes he is" he said as he made himself a cup of coffee.

I let out a sigh "can you take me out today am bored" I said in a sad voice "Please."

"I'm sorry Miss Anderson but you father has given me strict instructions to not let you leave the house" he said making my heart drop.

I rolled my eyes frustrated at my dad's stupid rules or whatever he calls them "James I don't care what my father has to say okay I'm old enough to decide for myself whether I should leave the house or not."

"Okay Ma'am" he said in a mocking tone he knows I hate being called that.

"Just get the car ready" I said making him wink at me.

"That won't be happening" he said as he walked in James excused himself leaving me and my dad.

"Excuse me should I remind you Mr. Anderson that I'm a grown woman who's capable of taking of herself" I told him in a calm manner.

He walked towards and held my hand "I know sweetheart but I'm just trying to keep you safe so please listen to me don't leave the house" he pleaded with me making me suspicious.

"Dad are you hiding something from me or is there something you want to tell me" I asked him as l looked him in the eyes.

"No" he said and looked away.

I let out a sigh and rose from my chair "well then it's settled am going out to see Khloe" I firmly told him.

He grabbed the car keys from me "you are not going anywhere Ariana just try to understand and stop acting stubborn."

"Stubborn, understand wow you have been locking me up in this house for as far as I can remember and you tell me to understand really dad. You don't know how to feels to be locked up, get to see you get married start you life afresh while I'm locked up here hidden from the world and to have to attend all school functions without you while everyone was there with parents you were nowhere to be seen I would wait for you each and every time there was a function at school I would seat outside looking at the gate hoping you would drive in but you never did because you were to busy with your new family and keeping me hidden from the world in the process of doing that you cast me aside not caring about how I felt" I wiped my tears I didn't know I was crying.

"Ariana..." he tried to hold my hand but I took a step back.

"Don't say anything because the only thing you will say is I know how you feel, I was trying to protect from only you know who and that it was for my best so I don't wanna here it I told him "before I forget I'm going to see Khloe."

"Ariana don't you dare leave this house."

"Watch me" I left the kitchen heading to my room to change my clothes I won't allow him to control me anymore.

"What?" I ask her after minutes of silence and her looking at me like she wants to kill me.

"Ariana you can't keep on living like this he can't keep on controlling you like you're a little child" She throws her hands in the air "you can't keep on leaving the house like a dammn criminal why can't he go back to his precious family and leave you alone."

Ohh so that's why she's mad I thought we forgot about it " I know Khloe and it's so frustrating I just don't know why he's always over the edge whenever I leave the house."

"I think there's more to the story don't you think he's hiding something from you" She looks at me suspiciously.

"I don't know what to think anymore he never tells me anything when I ask him but I know there's something he's not telling me."

"I love you, you know that right?"

"Yes I do, I love you too" She pulls me into a tight hug. I feel so safe with her. She's like a sister I never had, it just makes me happy.

"Ariana, are you crying? it's going to be fine."

"I know, Khloe and I am not crying, it's just that I love you but I have to get going. It's getting late."

"Yeah let's go home, I will drive you home." The whole drive home was really fun. We kept on singing and shouting. It was one of my best moments, if only my life was like this.

"We are here" She announces, pulling me out of my thoughts.

This is not my house "Khloe this is your place, not mine what are you up to?" I ask her as I raise my eyebrow at her.

"Well Miss Rian we are here because we have to go to the club. I will take you home and you have no say in this, let's go."

"Fine bossy pants I will come with you to the club" We entered the house "We need to find you something sexy, let me just find something for you and you go take a shower."

"Okay mom." I mumbled as I headed towards the bathroom.

I came out of the bathroom and found her waiting for me with the dress in her hands. She handed it to me, I rolled my eyes as I grabbed it.

"Woah missy, what's with the attitude."

I came out of the bathroom ten minutes later. "Wow, girl, you look great."

"Yeah but I think it's just too…"

"Hold it right there, the dress is just perfect now let's go."

We left her house and headed to the club "Wow this place is filled up with people just look at all these people."

"Yeah you are right. Hmmm let's go grab something to drink." She says but she avoided making eye contact with me, what happened all of the sudden.

We took our seats as she kept on talking about how beautiful New York City is and how she would love to be there one day.

"Ariana I have to tell you something." She said while looking nervous and I know that because whenever she's nervous she fidgets and plays with her fingers, uh oh I hope I haven't done anything wrong, I can't lose my only best friend she only gets nervous when it's bad news.

"Ariana snap out of it." She yells, grabbing my attention.

"Ye..yes..yes Khloe, What's wrong?" Why am I even stuttering?

She holds my hands, "Look Ariana I don't know how to tell you this but I'm going to New York for my studies."

I felt like all the alcohol had been washed off my body. I stared into her blue eyes but all I see are the tears covering my eyes, so she's really telling the truth she's leaving me like everyone else.

"Ariana I'm sorry I hate leaving you behind but I can't give up my dreams, Why don't you come with me."

I pull her into a tight hug as I cry my heart out, first it was my mom, and now my best friend who's also my sister.

"It's fine, just know that I love you. Go ahead and pursue your dreams. I will be okay. Trust me, we should be heading home." I stood up and wiped my tears.

The ride home was filled with total silence. I just can't imagine how life would be without her. Why does life hate me like this?

"We are here," She says in a low voice. I glance at her and lightly squeeze her hand. "I will be fine, don't worry about me."

We both got out of the car and hugged each other for the last time. "I love you Khloe never forget that you will always be my little sister."

"What Rian, no I'm your elder sister it's big sister to you." I smiled at her, "I will come see you tomorrow, take care."

I stand outside until she drives off. I can't believe she will be gone tomorrow.

I close the door as I walk into this empty house everyone thinks all is okay because I live in this enormous house but it's not, my Dad is not the same anymore he doesn't spend time with me like he used to, sometimes he's rude to me and sometimes he's not it's like I'm dealing with two different people but I know it's impossible.

I stop in my tracks when I hear my Dad's voice seems like he's yelling at someone. I just hope it's not James who helped me sneak out and I don't want him to get in trouble.

"That's because I don't want anyone to find out she's alive, not even Audrey can know about this, especially Valentina, she can't know about her but if you keep on messing up like this she will find out." He yelled at some unknown guy but the big question is who's Audrey and Valentina? And why doesn't he want them to find out am alive?

"I'm sorry sir it won't happen again but your daughter is just so difficult."

He sighed in frustration and took off his tie. "I know how difficult Ariana is, just leave her to me. I will handle her myself and get me the CCTV footage. I want to know how she left the house and who helped her."

I gulped as I leaned onto the wall. He's going to find out James helped me.

"Ariana," he yelled from his office. Oh no, what am I going to do? Did he get to find out that I was eavesdropping on him?

"Ariana I know you are there, just come here don't make me angry." His voice was laced with anger and frustration.

I straightened myself as I walked into his office when his eyes landed on me. He stood up and walked towards examining my body for any injuries. His expression softened once he looked me in the eyes.

"You've been crying, haven't you? What happened? Did anyone say anything to you Ariana you know you can talk to me."

I looked at him in awe. This man is confusing. He acts like he cares like I mean the world to him and the next thing he treats me like I am just a burden to him, I blink back the tears "it's nothing Dad, when did you get here?"

"Forget about that, didn't I ask you not to leave the house but what did you do?"

"I went to Khloe she's leaving, I had to see her," My voice cracking as I explained myself.

He snickered, "I should have known you don't care about yourself. If something happened to you. I'm glad she's leaving cause she's a bad influence on you."

"You only care about yourself Dad she's been there for me unlike you just because of your stupid rule you couldn't even attend my graduation."

"You know why I wasn't there so stop acting like a brat and just do as I say."

"I know you don't want anyone to find out that I am your daughter. What kind of a father are you? I don't matter to you, you are only concerned about keeping me hidden from the world. I wish mom was here, she was never ashamed to let everyone know that I am her daughter. She was proud of me while you on the other hand is just a selfish man who's only concerned about himself. I hate you Dad. I hate you so much, you are the worst father ever and trust me I will leave you one day and never come back."

His eyes instantly shot to mine "Don't say that Ariana."

I chuckled dryly as tears ran down my face "Or what dad, huh? All I ever wanted was for you to love me and spend time with me but it was too much to ask for. I am just telling you the truth because I can't live with such a person."

I know my words hurt him but I don't care. I ran to my room with a blurred vision and locked the door behind me.

What kind of a father is he? Other fathers are proud of their daughters. They spend so much time with him like Khloe's dad but there's mine who keeps me hidden from everyone else.