Raven

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 - Escape

The winter dance, a triennial event, a wondrous occasion inviting important families from all over the states to a night full of fun and the discussions of chief principals within the community. All members who are invited must arrive at 7pm sharp and it is a necessity that they attend, if there are former plans that have been made, they must be cancelled pre-dance. If members do not attend, they must suffer the consequences. You, the Maestri family, are graciously invited to the night of your life, at The White Palace. Wear something luxurious and be prepared for a night of surprises and excellence.

This is the gold encrusted black card that the Maestri family had received in the morning. Although, they were still deeply grieving for their sister, they knew they had no choice but to attend. Therefore, that whole afternoon was spent, trying on tuxedo after tuxedo, material after material, tie after tie, waistcoat after waistcoat, until finally they found the perfect formal dress for each member of their family.

Maria had gone out dress shopping with her husband, they were both deeply hurt at the loss of their daughter and were upset that they couldn't have seen her one last time.

Sure, the afternoon had gotten all of their minds off their late sister, but the thought always lingered at the back of their minds, like a haunting shadow.

Revenge had taken seed in every one of the brother's minds and as much as their parents tried to kill the growing root they never succeeded. Maybe it was because the brother's grief was too strong or maybe because their parents wished for the same thing but could not bring themselves to believe it.

The past few days had been full of crying and regret. Darkness had fallen upon the Maestri household and the light of their lives had been taken from them.

The day passed in silence and lone suffering.

Two hours before the beginning of the ball, the Maestri family proceeded to get ready, each of the brothers and their father dressing in formal suits that outlined their handsome figures and Maria dressing in a flowy gown that complemented her warm skin tone and outlined her figure.

Filing into the limousine that had been sent to collect them, they each started voicing their opinions.

"We shouldn't have to attend this stupid ball," Jayden said.

Rhysand followed, "yeah, we just lost someone so close to us and they expect us to rock up to this stupid dance."

Each of them was disagreeing with their parents, not wanting to go to something so silly in their opinion, when only a few days back their baby sister had passed.

The car pulled up in front of a majestic palace, that towered over them all. They all entered swinging the doors open dramatically, the couple of the house leading, their sons behind them.

All eyes were on them, as the picturesque family walked down the red carpet.

The triplets broke off, halfway down the carpet, towards the drink table, grabbing flute glasses full of expensive champagne.

Josh and Isaac walked off to the food table and Isaac watched as Josh helped himself to the cakes and sweets set up.

Mattheo and Luca hung together in a corner, sipping on glasses of rich red wine, glaring at anyone who dared look their way.

Maria and Giuseppe walked up to different people, greeting them and acting like nothing was wrong. Enzo and Tino did the same thing and the four of them heard various apologies for the sudden death of their sister.