Broken Shadow

DINNER PARTY

It was time for the dinner party and also time for me to leave this ashes and go to the furnace that will be my new home.I wore a deep short red dress that showed a little skin at the back.The dress showed my curves and also complimented my red lip gloss.I tied my hair in a messy bun to expose the pearls that laced my neck.I wore very high heels with a small purse that hunger around my arm.I looked at my reflection in the mirror admiring myself and mom entered and held my shoulders,“you look so beautiful dear,I just wish you were really happy and the circumstances were different”,mom said.I turned to face her,“Look mom,I know this is not how you planned my marriage and all but I want you to know that I am happy I am leaving this house so that I can find a way to liberate all of us especially you”,I said to console her.“Can I spend a little time with Nina before I bring her over”,mom asked.“Okay mom but please take care of her and use my name every time dad wants to fool”,I said and pulled away from her.“Kimora let’s go,the Manikovisk’s driver is here to pick us up”,Dad shouted from the living room.“Come on mom,it’s time for the world to know”,I said holding her but she pulled her arm away.“I don’t feel like going,I will stay here and take care of Nina”,mom said and I looked deep into her eyes to know whether she was telling the truth or not but she touched my hand to reassure me.“I will call you each and every day”,mom said and hugged me amidst tears.“Don’t worry mom,I will come and visit you but don’t forget to call me anytime you are in trouble”,I said and we both walked to the black limousine that was parked outside.I sat and we drove with dad following us.

When we got there,Mr Gerald was already there to welcome us.“Come dear,let me introduce you to my wife”,Gerald said and led me inside the ballroom.The hall was packed with different caliber of men and women all dressed in suits and gowns displaying how rich they are.We walked towards a very beautiful lady in a purple gown displaying her curvy body.“Honey,I present to you,your darling daughter-in-law”,Gerald said and kissed his wife.She held my had to examine me closely.“What’s your name dear?she asked“Kimora ma’am”,I answered.“Not ma’am,call me Lily”,she said.“Okay ma’am,sorry Lily”,I said.“Honey,I am going to walk with her to get to know her more”,Lily said to her husband and held my hand for us to move.I waved Gerald and we set off.We walked through the hall greeting people and we finally got to the balcony where we stood quietly just observing and taking in the fresh air that was blowing at the balcony.We stood there close to two minutes without uttering any word or movement from any of us.“Kimora,I don’t know but for some reason I see myself in you,young,courageous,beautiful and ready to fight for what is yours”,she said finally breaking the ice.“I am no mafia princess”,she continued,I was an orphan who was doing eve including stealing,drug dealing,name it.I was anywhere money was and one day,I met this rich man in a restaurant that I can skillfully stole his wallet and fortunately or unfortunately he was impressed and decided to employ me into the mafia and here I am,the wife of the man I stole his wallet to make a living”,she said smiling.“What,really!I asked in disbelief because I know that stealing from the mafia will get you killed so how did she survive.She nodded smiling widely at me.“All I am trying to say is that the Manikovisk’s men are difficult to handle,I won’t even lie about that one but once you find a way into their heart,they will treat you like you are the oxygen they need to survive.I am pleading with you,please Kelan is my only child,I know he is a difficult person and all but trust me,he is a a good person once you get to know him because I know for a fact the there is a sad story behind every cold heart”,she said and held my hands with pleading eyes.“I am not going to lie to you but I am not really looking forward to anything in this marriage but I will try to keep a cordial relationship and maybe friendship along the line”,I said retrieving my hands.“Thank you”she said almost teary.“Let’s go back,by now every one must be wondering where we are”,she said again.

We went back to the gathering and Gerald was giving a speech,suddenly the whole auditorium became quiet only for me to turn around and see the reason for their muteness,Kelan was ascending the stairs gracefully to his father.“Wow,his presence makes lips stop moving,impressive”,I thought to myself.He greeted his father respectfully and Gerald gave him the microphone to continue,he talked about shipments and maintenance of peace.“And now for the most important part of the evening,ladies and gentlemen,raise your glasses and make a toast to welcome my darling wife and the queen of my mafia,Mrs Kimora Ramanovia”,he said loudly.In that moment,the spotlight was brought on me and all eyes turned to my direction as he raised his hands to welcome me.With confidence,I walked majestically and stood beside him like the queen I was to match his energy.“Ladies and gentlemen,this is the king and queen of the Manikovisk’s mafia”,Gerald said proudly.“I expect you to treat and accord my wife with the same respect you give me ,failure to do so will lead ti death,no explanation,just a horrible death”,Kelan said authoritatively.“Enjoy the rest of your evening”,he said and turned his direction to me.He looked deep into my eye with his dark green eye that were so intense that people would be afraid of but I was attracted to how powerful they look.He stared deep into my eyes waiting for a reaction but he still got none,he then brought his hand forward and I wrapped mine around it.We then descended the stairway gracefully and went to stand by his mother who was beaming with smiles.“You both look great together”,she said and hugged us.After that came people after people to congratulate us,a few close friends also came to express their anger at Kelan for not inviting them to his wedding.“Oh God,I am very tired”,I thought to myself and started pouting because my legs were paining me because of the heels I was wearing.“Let’s go home”,he said and started leaving.I followed him with lots of questions in my head.When we got to the garage,He went towards a green Ferrari just like his eyes and he sat behind the steering wheel,“are you getting in or you want me to carry you bridal style before you enter”,he said and looked away.I rolled my eyes and entered the backseat.“Wait,which home are we going to,I hope this man doesn’t expect me to be a baby making machine because I swear to God I will cut his balls off if he tries anything like that”.My thoughts came to a halt as he stopped in front of an elegant house.“We are here,get out”,he said coldly and I got out and slammed the door.“Hey watch it woman”,I heard him shouting as I proceeded to walk towards the house as if it was mine and I knew every nook and cranny in the house.Immediately I got inside,I was flabbergasted on how impressive and beautiful it looked on the inside.As I moved closer,I saw a lady laying on the sofa in nothing but a lingerie that barely covered her body.“Welcome baby”,she said in a piercing and annoying voice.“Wait,who are you and how dare you step a foot in my future husband’s house”,she said again in her annoying voice and I began to laugh loudly.“Why are you laughing w***e and I don’t like repeating myself so just get out before I land a slap on your face”,she said again.“Oh no,this b***h did not just call me a w***e”I motioned towards her a gave her a resounding slap and she just stared in disbelief.“How dare….”,she tried to speak but I interrupted,“Will you shut up or do you still want another dose.This should be the first and the last time you try to disrespect me because the next time you try such a thing,I would land a bullet in between your eyes and for your information,I never miss my target”,I said as I proceeded to leave but stopped in my tracks,“Oh and the last time I checked,I am still Mrs Kelan Manikovisk so before I move an inch,I want you to get the hell out of my house before I throw you out myself and when I do that,nobody will be able to recognize you again,not even your biological mother”,I said and she started running and sobbing uncontrollably.“What a b***h”,I thought to myself and entered the first room to my left.The room was quite elegant but I didn’t take time to fully examine it since I was angry.The audacity of that plastic surgery Barbie to call me a w***e and still be walking Scot free because Ryan doesn’t forgive”,I thought to myself,still unable to comprehend what just happened few minutes ago.Kelan stormed the room,held my arms and pinned my on the wall,“What did to do to Brianna”,he asked angrily.“Get your f*****g hands off me”,I also retorted back.He began to tighten his grip on my hands but I showed no emotion on my face.“If you don’t get your hands off me,you might not like what I will do next”,I threatened.He began to smirk,“wait what,are you threatening me in my own house”,he asked shocked.