The Promise

English isn't my first language so if you find any mistakes just let me know and i'll correct them :D

Chapter 1 :

Pathetic

That was the only word that keep coming on my mind as I watched how people flutter all over my father like he was some kind of god, his polite smile was intact on his face as he continued to listen about whatever that botox snob was saying, I wanted to scream at them to shut up and get the fuck out of my house , there high pitched giggles only serve to irritate my ears more as they continue to give fake asses compliment hoping to get on his good graces which will not likely happen after all it was him who though me how to see past their act .

Taking a sip out of my drink I took of my eyes from my father and the harpies to scan the room, the decorator had done a pretty good job at making the place presentable but I guess at the price were paying her it was expected the silver , black and gold theme was a good idea , ill have to tell father pay her extra later

"hello there sexy "I turned around to see a smiling Cassandra , her black cocktail dress left nothing to imagination making her look inappropriate for such a soirée and the heavy make up on her face wasn't helping her case at all making her look like a complete mess .

" Cassandra what a pleasing surprise , I thought that you couldn't make it " I said with a flat but polite tone

" when I heard your dad was hosting this party I couldn't resist coming to see how you were doing since your break up with Tiffany " she said while trying and failing to sound concerned, she tried to move close to me but I subtly moved to the left so that she won't come anywhere near me , she was what you could call a whore , and was always desperate for me to sleep with her , if it wasn't for her dad I would never bother with her.

" how thoughtful of you " I replied before excusing myself when I saw a little girl alone running toward the door leading to the garden looking up to no good

"but I-"she started saying but I interrupted her saying that I'll see her later while power walking toward the glass door the moment I closed them behind me the soft wind caressed my face making me realize how stuffed the room was before I started walking to where the little girl was heading , I know I look like a creep following the kid but knowing how unsafe it was for her to be alone in the garden at night I couldn't help but make sure she was alright and take her to one of the servant to take her to her parents . She stopped walking when she reached the pound and stared probably mesmerized by the sight of the moon and the twinkling stars reflection on the water making the scenery look straight out of a fairy tale and I admit that even I was amazed by sight , she sat down on the grass and without looking away she started talking with a soft little voice making me almost miss what she said "you shouldn't follow people it's weird" , I raised I brow at her , she knew I was following and yet she made no move to acknowledge me until now

"why aren't you with your parents ?" I asked while walking toward her before sitting down in front her and for the first time I saw her face she was a cute little thing with chubby cheeks , emerald eyes Sparkling with mischief and soft black hair her dress was a deep purple which made her skin look milky white if I didn't know better I would have thought that she was an angel .

After I asked my question she immediately started smiling " daddy was talking to mister teddy and I was getting bored so I started exploring and then I got lost but since I knew you were following I knew I had nothing to worry about " I stared at her dumbfound well that certainly wasn't expected I didn't know if I should be impressed or exasperate by her way of thinking it was like she wasn't aware of the danger that she had put herself into I mean who knows what could have happened to her if it wasn't me who followed her but some sexual predator who would have done god knows what to her, She suddenly started laughing making me stop thinking and stare

"you looked like you ate something bad and didn't know if you should swallow or spit it "she said I just continued to stare at her well she sure was a strange kid "my name is Leila , what's yours ?" she slightly titled her head to the left I resisted the urge to smile at her puppy like expression " Gabriel "

"how old are you Gabriel ? "

"sixteen and you ?"

"I am eight and a half "she paused before saying " would you like to be my friend? "

"aren't I too old to be your friend?"

"a little yes"

"then why do you want me to be your friend ?" I asked raising a brow

"because I want to " she simply said standing up and turning around she started walking toward the way where we came from " what are you waiting for daddy is going to start worrying if I don't show up soon and I don't know the way " I sigh before standing "you shouldn't have gotten here in the first place , next time you're bored and you want to 'explore' tell an adult and do not wander off alone it's dangerous" said sternly while walking besides her making sure to walk slowly so that she could keep up with me she nod before taking my hands in hers and leading me toward the now visible glass door we barely set a foot in the room before my father and a man came running toward us

The man immediately scooped Leila in his arms hugging her tightly while my dad heaved a relived breath the man which I assumed was her father started softly scolding her about running off without letting him knows where she was and my father questioned me about where we were , when I was done telling him what happen he patted me on my back while the man thanked me for taking care of his daughter

" daddy , mister teddy I am sorry I made you worry "Leila said looking apologetic .

so my dad was mister teddy

" it's okay princess just don't do it again I thought that your poor dad was going to start crying "

" I did not " the man said in outrage but when my dad send him a look and he sigh in defeat " okay so maybe I was " Leila started giggling at her father while dad shook his head at the man's antique Now I understand from where she gets all this weirdness from

"son this is Lucian Petroli he and I were good friends back in college and this little sweatheart is his daughter Leila they just moved here a week ago "

"nice meeting you sir " i said as I shook Lucian's hand

"you have a good kid here Ted "he said to my father Leila wiggled out of his arms , he set her down and she immediately got to my side her "daddy this is Gabriel he's my new friend "she said proudly I ruffled her hair her dad raise a brow at her "that's good but isn't he a little too old to be your friend " he said in a mock serious tone "yes but he needs help "she said with pout "and in what does he need help sweetie ? " her dad replied looking between her and me with a questioning look I just shrugged my shoulders I didn't even know what was happening myself I looked down at her waiting for her answer

"I'll help him be happy " she said Lucian looked confuse while my dad looked as if he couldn't believe his ears me on the other hand I just continue to stare at her determinate face thinking for the third time this night what a strange kid as a ghost of a smile crossed my face

I didn't know at the time that this little girl would fulfill her promise and soon become my whole world .

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