As soon as we reach the centre hall, we act as If the Viper's blood runs through us.
Neither Maximo Valentino nor Eliseo Cassano is anywhere to be seen in the crowd of evildoers.
"Anthony has arrived," Sergio whispers.
I nod and look around the room.
"The Russian Capo is called Xavier Ivanov, he is 24 and has the upper hand within the Russian borders." Sergio resumes, "Dirty blond hair, forest green eyes, and a scar on his left eyebrow stretching to the end of his eye corner, be aware of him if he shows up anywhere around here."
"Isn't it weird for him to show up at the Italian ball?"
"Alexandra you are a consigliere and know better than I do in the Underground not a single move is made without a plan, Xavier isn't just here for the alcohol and to make acquaintance, he has a plan and God knows what is going on inside that polluted brain of his."He reminds.
"What about our spy inside the Russian borders?"
"Katrina?"
"Yes."
"We have lost contact with her these past three days."
I turn my head around facing him, "What do you mean you've lost contact"
"We can't reach her, we have tracked her down and all we have got so far was that she is inside the borders of Italy."
"What if she's a traitor?"
"Impossibile."
"I think otherwise."
"Katrina has served in the Hernandez famiglia for the longest time, she has been with us before the death of the ex capo and Alessandro Taking power."
"It's not about who you have known the longest and who seems the loyalist it is about them showing their true colour when you hung by a thread."
"Alexandra,"
"I am not accusing anyone Sergio I am just stating the prospects." I take a sip of the white champagne in my hand.
"Why don't you join Aida we don't want those weasels getting the wrong idea." I look straight at the white-haired men eyeing us before I raise my glass and smile.
"Very well then I will accompany Aida, remember tonight you are the enforcer Lorena Genovesa."
"Don't worry about me, I won't have a problem fake acting."
Sergio slowly leaves walking toward Aida who sat at the table taking sips of her water from time to time.
30 Minutes before the next Big Bang, I think to myself glancing at my watch.
"One might think you are bored already." I hear a voice from behind me.
Turning around I meet with a masked face, the red mask covering the left side of his face as he smiled.
"You look quite unique tonight."
Before I utter a single word I remember I am not Alexandra tonight.
"Grazie, è un complimento abbastanza generoso devo dire."
(Thank you, that's a quite generous compliment I must say.)
"Italiana, Le mie scuse, consigliera."
(Italian, apologies, consigliere )
He knows who I am.
"Ti stai sbagliando."
"Are you sure about that Miss Miller?"
"Sembri una zanzara che parla inglese quindi o stai zitto o parla in italiano." I snort.
(You sound like a mosquito talking English so either shut up or talk in Italian.)
"Abbastanza giusto, allora signorina Miller continuerò a suonare come una zanzara in italiano." He smirks before letting out a low chuckle.
(Fair enough, then miss miller I will continue sounding like a mosquito in Italian.)
"Ora puoi continuare."
(Now you may continue.)
He chuckles darkly taking a step toward me.
"Mi è stato detto che eri nel gioco della caccia, ma non ci credevo." He whispered inches away from me.
(I was told you were into the chasing game but didn't believe them.)
Placing his drink on the table he resumed,"Ma ora che ti vedo so perché Alessandro ha scelto te, gli piace certo che le sue donne sappiano giocare."
(But now that I see you I know why Alessandro chose you, He sure likes his women to know how to play.)
Pushing him away lightly so the ones around us won't notice I glare at him.
"Soffri di Disturbo Schizotipico di Personalità?"
(Do you have Schizotypal Personality Disorder?)
He laughs throwing his head backwards getting a lot of unwanted attention.
"Persona che ha bisogno di attenzione." I mumble under my breath making sure he doesn't hear.
(Attention seeker.)
"Alexandra Fox Miller, don't you think it's time to stop playing around cause even the cat gets tired of chasing the mouse."
Since he begs of me to play then I shall.
"Il gatto può andare a farcire."
(The cat can go get stuffed.)
"Molto esuberante."
(feisty much.)
"Chiamalo come vuoi, esci dalla mia faccia prima che agiti il pugno e lasci un segno sul tuo viso!" I remark.
(Call it whatever you want, get out of my face before I wave my fist and leave a mark on your face!)
"Ok, mia madre mi ha cresciuto bene quando una donna dice di no, me ne andrò, ma mio padre mi ha insegnato a non lasciare mai qualcosa che voglio."
(Okay, my mom raised me well when a woman says no I shall leave, but my dad has taught me to never let go of something I want.)
Grabbing my hand he kissed the top of it before walking away.
"What a tosser." I roll my eyes gulping down the left champagne in my flute.
"Who was he?" I stare at Sergio before waving nothing, "A man with Schizotypal Personality Disorder."
"Okay-Just be careful."
"Don't worry, I have my weapon, my brain and beauty," I smirk placing my hair behind my ear.
A small chuckle leaves his mouth before he masks it with a poker face.
"Getting into the character I see, anyways I will use the toilet before things go south for these demons."
"Aida and I will be here."
I nod before turning my route and walking toward one of the Waiters, "Mi scusi, ma dov'è il gabinetto?"
(Excuse me, but where is the toilet?)
"È su per le scale alla tua sinistra."
(It is up the stairs to your left.)
I nod walking away.
God, I need to take this mask off I feel like I am suffocating. reaching the end of the stairs I walk straight soon after spotting the toilet, pushing the door open I walk in and stand in front of the mirror.
Opening the strings of my mask I pull it away from my face sucking in a deep breath.
"Looks like the mouse is caught in the cat's trap."
A familiar quote but a new voice, gawking at the reflection of the other soul in the washroom I realise who he is.
"Look who finally decided to show up" I smirk turning away from the mirror,"Xavier Ivanov, not going to lie but sending a man with Schizotypal Personality Disorder was a terrible idea."
"I have heard a lot about you."
"I wish I could say the same thing about you but I certainly can not." I proceed, "Now if you will excuse me, I am going to leave." Making my way towards the exit door I was slammed against the wall of the toilet.
"I don't think I have finished talking."
"I am sorry, but that is a you problem don't pull me in, its not my business if you can't seem to talk properly."
"That mouth of yours will get you in alot of trouble."
"You stay worried about your problems I can deal with mine just fine." Pushing him away I once again turn to leave.
"I wonder what will happen when my men out number Alessandro when he tries to make his big enterance."
I smile darkly pausing in my place.
"You really can't keep your nose in your own mess , can you?"