After yesterday's ordeal, I wake up this morning feeling tired and with no urge to leave my room or the comfort of my bed.

I stare at the ceiling feeling numb for almost five hours now, the clock on the nightstand reads 12:30 pm but still, I feel no urge of leaving this room or even to take breakfast.

I very much know Emma would be here a few hours from now to get me ready for the party.

To be sincere I don't have any urge to attend the party because right now I don't feel like having any human interaction.

I sigh once again like I have been doing for almost three hours now, I am not planning on giving up on my plans by being depressed or staying in the bed all day. No, I am not planning on doing that.

My mind is just too clouded by emotions, I don't know what is right or wrong, all my plans seem worthless at the moment.

Why does everything have to be so complicated after thinking I have found the solutions to them. Why is everything so suffocating?.

I sigh before catching sight of the file scattered on the floor reminds me of how my life has been a crafted lie along.

Seeing these files keeps reminding me of the pain and betrayal, it reminds me of how my wish as being nothing but a plotted lie designed by brilliant artists.

All my life I had always wished to be someone more than just a secret or just a charity case, I had always wished to be part of my family and not just an outsider.

I have done everything in my power just to have the privilege to be noticed as a Dante, I savor every little attention and look of pride I received from my parents. Every bit of attention I get, even if it's just a smile focused my way I savor it.

But looking at does document shows how everything was just a lie and a plan to hide the truth of my late twin brother from me.

Maybe if they had told me all this much early maybe then by now I would be healed from the past.

It feels like my dad pulled the bandage off a tender injuring I never knew I had and it hurt so much.

I know I will find it in my heart to forgive my family and find peace within myself by letting the death of my brother go but right now the injury is just too tender.

I wipe under my eyes forcing my eyes away from the file before diverting my gaze towards the window still feeling too lazy to leave the bed.

I consume myself in thought before being snapped out of my thought by a soft knock on the door" Shiloh are you alright in there? Can I come in?" Chole asks behind the closed door.

"Yeah, I am fine just need a few hours to myself," I say hoping she would leave.

I hear Whisper's behind the door before seeing the doorknob turn 'great I forgot to lock the door' I thought to myself before the door opens welcoming the presence of Chance.

I move into a seating position on the bed from shock as Chance walks in closing the door behind him" What are you doing here?" I ask watching him curiously as he takes a slow step towards me with his hands tucked into the pocket of his jeans trouser.

"I am here because Mum told me what happened between you and your dad and Chole informed Emma about you not leaving your room and then Emma called me telling me about it and how she couldn't reach you because you decided to busy everyone's call" he replies standing before me with his eyes locked with mine.

I roll my eyes at him before making myself comfortable on the bed with my back facing towards him" I am doing fine so you can leave, don't worry I call Emma to let her know I am doing aright" I say closing my eyes feeling his intense gaze still on me.

"Shiloh what do you think you are doing?" he asks sounding frustrated.

"Trying to go back to sleep" I yawn tiredly passing my point.

Before I could understand what he was doing he pulled me by my wrist making me seat by the edge of the bed before he squats facing me" Chance go away I don't need this right now" I say before stuffing my face into my palm frustrated.

He pulls my hands off my face while I divert my gaze downwards avoiding his eyes" Shiloh I know everything, dad told me everything that happened between him and your dad" He explains lifting my chin to meet his eyes with mine.

"You know?" I ask, he replies with a nod, "How long have you known about this?" I ask searching his eyes for answers.

"Dad told me the night you had Wilmer," he says brushing his finger under my eyes" I was planning on telling you but it wasn't my story to tell".

I nod in understanding before focusing my gaze on my hand placed on my lap feeling the tears roll down my cheek" I know but it doesn't stop me from hurting, it doesn't stop the fault that I was kept in the dark" I wipe the angry tears on my cheek away " I am seriously tired of all this secret, it stressful trying to keep up with everyone always lying to your face just because they think it the right thing to do" I say spitefully.

I run my hands over my face trying to beat back the tears trying to escape" I just want to go far away from my family, from you and from everyone who has done nothing but lie to my face" I say locking my eyes with his" I just want to build a better future for me and my son far away from this place"

He pulls me into his embrace wrapping his hand around me while I press my face on his shoulder savoring the comfort of his embrace.

"I can't say if everything is going to be fine but I promise to correct my mistakes, I will try my best to be a good father and also do my best to get your love for me back," he says before placing a kiss my hair.

After enjoying each other embrace Chance forced me out of bed to freshen up while he cleans the mess in my room.

I change into a black pair of denim belly jeans and a tank top with my hair packed into a high ponytail.

I walk down the stairs into the living room to find Chole in the kitchen placing a plate of scrambled eggs and toast on the kitchen table while chatting with Chance while he holds Wilmer on his left shoulder and the Tv control with his right hand browsing through channels.

"Come take a seat and have something to eat," Chole says pulling the fridge open before bringing out a bottle of jam and a pack of orange juice.

I walk into the kitchen taking a seat as she places the jam on the table beside the plate of scrambled eggs and toast.

"Thank you and I am also very sorry for keeping you worried" I apologize sincerely knowing she must be feeling very worried about me.

" it alright dear I just hope everything is okay now?" She asks looking concerned.

"Yeah everything is getting better," I say with an assuring smile on my lips.

She replies with a smile of her own before filling an empty glass with orange juice then placing it on the table before walking into the living room.

I eat in silence before cleaning up my mess in the kitchen.

After placing the loaf of bread and jam back into the fridge I join Chance, Wilmer, and Chole in the living room.

Walk towards Chance taking Wilmer from him" How is my baby doing?" I ask playfully before placing a kiss on his forehead" I miss my baby so much, Wilmer I hope you missed me too?" I ask playing with his chubby fist while he makes cooing sounds in reply.

Chance stayed for a few hours before leaving since he as to get ready for tonight, as planned Emma came over to do my makeup and get me ready.

"Shiloh stays still, you keep moving " Emma yells frustrated while trying to put my messy hair in order.

"Easy for you to say since you are not the one seating on this stool for almost two hours," I say meeting her eyes through the mirror.

We are currently in my room getting ready, so firstly Emma decided to do my makeup then my hair before doing hers.

"Are you done yet?" I whine feeling the soreness of my butt.

"Almost done," she says picking two hairpins from the desk" okay I am done now," she says with a smug look on her face.

I stare at my reflection on the mirror wowed" I love it" I say with a wide grin on my rose-pink lips.

"I know all my hard work is paying off," she says flipping her hair over her shoulder" okay stand up".

I stand up letting her take a seat" will you need my help for anything?" I ask as she placed her makeup kit on the desk.

"Yeah, I want you to curl up the tip of my hair" she requests handling the curling iron to me.

We spent a few hours fixing hair and makeup"come out already I want to see how you look in that dress" Emma calls out from behind the bathroom door.

I brush my hand over the soft texture of the black gown while standing in front of the mirror" This is gorgeous" I whisper under my breath.

The dress must be one of my mum's collections, it looks so elegant and fits me showing my curves.

A black floor-length dress with a long sleeve dress design with a sliver belt on the waistline bringing out the curve of my hips.

A deep A-line V-neck showing the valley of my breast, a spits across the floor-length dress showing off my thigh.

I run my hand over the matching silver earrings while studying my flawless face through the mirror.

I look so different, this makeup and this dress make me look different. I feel so gorgeous.

I twirl around once again before stepping out of the bathroom with a wide grin plastered on my lips.

"Wow" Emma gasp giving me a once overlook" You look so gorgeous I could ask you to be my date"

"And would say yes because you look on fire in that dress" she looks gorgeous dressed in an A-line V-neck long sleeves floor length burgundy split dress showing her long legs.

"Help me zip up," I say turning my back towards her.

After getting our purse from my room I hook my hand with her's before walking down the stairs slowly so as not to trip.

"What am I seeing?" Chole asks immediately we walk into the living room " you both look gorgeous" she compliments.

"Thank you" we reply with a wide grin on my lips.

I walk towards Wilmer crib to find him sleeping soundly" baby mum is leaving now" I whisper brushing my fingers over his chin before focusing my attention on Chole" please call me if any problem arises"

"I will take care of everything here so just go and have fun and by the way, a car is parked outside waiting for the both of you," Chole says before waving me and Emma out of the house.

I gasp shocked seeing the limousine in front of the house with a man dressed in a black suit and pants with a shade covering his eyes, standing beside the car.

"Your dad send him over to drive us to the party" Emma explains walking towards the limo.

The driver pulls the car door open letting us in before shutting it close then getting into the driver's seat.

After being inside the limo for almost forty-five minutes the driver stops the car signaling we have reached our destination.

"We are here, Loius, Damien, and Chance would be waiting for us to escort us in" Emma explains as the driver pull the door open.

"Okay," I say before taking a deep breath to calm my nerves" here is your mask," She says handling a black mask to me.

We put on our masks before getting down with the help of the driver, I stop in my track seeing many paparazzi with their cameras standing by the entrance with a red carpet leading into the building.

I smooth my dress nervous as I trial behind Emma who looks so confident walking towards the entrance with the paparazzi flashing their cameras.

I as well walk on the red carpet the paparazzi took pictures, I sigh immediately we walk into the hall leading into the party.

"Wow, babe you look so elegant " Damien compliments before kissing Emma on the lips.

"Yeah Emma you beat my imagination," Louis says making his presence known receiving an unpleasant look from Emma" where is Shiloh I thought she was coming in with you?" He asks sleeping his eyes over the room.

Typical Louis" I am over here" I wave my hands in emphasis.

Both men stare shocked with their lips agape" wow is this you Shiloh?" Damien asks still shocked while Emma's lips form a smirk.

"Yeah, it's me, I am sure this mask is covering most of my face," I say still finding their surprise uncalled for.

"You look different. In a good way" Louis says walking towards me with a wide mischievous smile on his lips.

"Thanks, you guys look handsome with the tuxedo," I say giving them a once overlook.

They look handsome and elegant with Damien wearing a black suit and pants paired with the burgundy tuxedo matching Emma's dress while Louis is dressed in a black designer skinny tuxedo pants paired with a sea blue button-up shirt and both wearing a black mask.

"Can I escort this beautiful lady?" He asks.

I sighed rolling my eyes at him before taking his outstretched hand in mine" I guess I have no other option"

"Come on you should be pleased you have a handsome man like me escorting you in," he says smugly.

"Worst pick-up line ever," I say while Emma and Damien laugh at my expense.

I hook my hand with Louis while Damien and Emma walk beside us into the ball.

I feel people gaze on us as we walk further into the room making me feel more nervous and uncomfortable in this room filled with elegant people.

"Take a deep breath" Louis advises seeing how nervous I am getting.

Take in a long deep breath before raising my chin up confidently as I walk further into the room.

"That more like it," Louis says before saying hi to a few persons " our table is that way," Louis says directing his eyes towards a table by the corner of the room far away from the couples dancing.

He leads me towards the table before pulling out a seat for me while Damien does the same for Emma, I take a seat placing my purse on the table feeling less nervous.

"By the way where is Chance?" I ask not noticing any sign of Chance being here.

"He had something to take care of but he will be here soon" I nod sweeping my eye over the room.

The room is very big with light, flowers, and decoration bringing beauty to the room" would you girls like anything to drink?" Damien asks standing from his chair.

"I will come with you," Emma says standing from her chair " Shiloh come with us let explore this big hall".

I smile" no I rather seat here," I say not willing to leave my seat.

"Are you sure you can stay seated here alone since your date left without any clue of where he ran off to" she says not sure of leaving me alone, I look at the empty chair beside me which Louis was occupying a few seconds ago.

I nod assuring her I am just fine before she walked away with Damien, I fill a glass with water from the can of water placed on the table before taking a sip while scanning the room for familiar faces.

"Why is a gorgeous lady like you seated here alone?" A voice asks pulling a seat beside me.

I turn towards the voice to find Chance seating beside me with a brown mask on his face and a smile sending butterflies flying in my stomach.

"Maybe she waiting for a gentleman like you to keep her company" I tease with a smirk on my lips.

He laughs softly making me grin wildly" so will you have a drink with me and maybe a dance later"

"Let me think about it," I say tapping my finger on my chin in a thoughtful manner" I will have a drink with you and maybe if you impress me I meant consider having a dance with you later" I shrug.

He stands up offering his hand towards me to take, I place my hand in his before walking towards the bar.

We drink between laughing and talking like old times.

"I need your attention everyone" A voice calls from the stage getting everyone's attention.

I turn around to find my dad standing on the stage looking elegant and always commanding respect.

I listen as he appreciates everyone for coming and delivering a speech concerning the growth of mum's fashion line before calling mum towards the stage.

Mum walks elegantly towards the stage looking flawless, she stands beside dad while he keeps taking.

"Shiloh please make your way here and Sylvia I also need you here on stage" he instructs.

I stare bewildered, wondering if I heard him right or my ears are playing a trick on me.

I blink seeing his and mum's gaze focused on me urging me to walk towards the stage.

I hesitated before walking towards the stage still bewildered with everything going on her.

Everyone's eyes watch me curiously and some with caution as I make my way up the stage.

Sylvia smile sadly before pulling me into a hug while I stand still in shock with my hands beside me.

What going on here?

"Ladies and gentlemen I brought you all here to announce and present to you my second daughter Shiloh Malia Dante"

Gasp and look of shock fill the hall while I stand stiff not understanding or knowing how to react to this news.