Kai’s POV
As soon as we got into the hall, i walked over to meet Gabriel, he was the spy i hired to watch over valentino.
“any updates?” i asked as i approached Gabriel
“no, boss. The target hasn’t arrived yet, i don’t think he’ll be attending this year’s ball” he said.
“stay alert just in case he shows up” i said to Gabriel
“yes boss” he answered. Immediately, i turned around to leave, i wouldn’t want to look suspicious, and i had to go meet amelia before she gets missing again. I turned around and was about walking towards amelia when  i saw Anastacia walking towards be. shit! She already saw me, how do i disappear without physically running away? I really wanted to pretend i didn’t see her and just disappear into the crowd, but i know her, this stalker will definitely find me somehow. As Anastacia approached me, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance. She always seemed to have impeccable timing, showing up when I least wanted her to.
"Kai, darling, how lovely to see you," Anastacia said with a smile
"enjoy the night," I replied as i tried to walk past her, but Anastacia reached out and grabbed my hand, making me stop, I felt a surge of irritation. I disliked being touched without my permission, especially by someone like Anastacia. I paused and stared at her in shock, my expression hardening.
"Don't ever do that again," I warned, my voice cold and clipped.
Anastacia recoiled slightly, a nervous smile flickering across her face as she apologized profusely. I could tell she was trying to smooth things over, but her attempts were falling flat. I wasn't in the mood to indulge her whims.
She began to talk, her words washing over me in a dull monotone. As Anastacia droned on with her endless chatter, I found my attention drifting away from her and back towards Amelia. She was sitting alone at the table, and was staring around like a lost puppy. The black dress hugged her curves perfectly, her hair styled in a sophisticated updo. She looked….. different, but in a good way. Suddenly, ethan walked towards her and had a few talks with her before siting opposite her. that imbecile! Why was he sitting with her and what was he saying to her that constantly made her smile? This girl was already getting on my nerves, she welcomes literally any human being that walks up to her. just after i sent carlos home so i wouldn’t have to worry about him making any move on her or being anywhere close to her, here she was, talking to another man like this was the reason she came here, she looked like she was enjoying the conversation, and she also looked like she was really into him. I stared at them in frustration, Anastacia’s annoying voice only driving my anger to the edge. Suddenly, he took her hands and helped her stand, they walked over to the dance floor and began to dance to the music. The sight of his right hand grabbing her her waist made me want to pounce on him and tear him apart. I lost my cool when ethan pulled her extremely closer to himself to kiss her. As Ethan pulled Amelia closer to himself, the anger inside me reached its boiling point. Without a second thought, i surged forward, stoe. With a swift motion, i pushed Ethan away with a force that sent him stumbling backward, crashing into a nearby table with a resounding thud.
The ballroom fell into a stunned silence as all eyes turned towards the commotion. Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as they watched the sudden outburst.
Amelia's eyes widened in shock as she stumbled back, her hand flying to her mouth in disbelief.
"Kai, what are you doing?" amelia blurted out, her voice tinged with confusion and alarm, but ignored her, because i also do not know what i was doing.
“what the fuck, man! What was that for?” ethan asked as he got up from the floor
“you don’t have to right to dance with her?” i said, and i immediately felt stupid for saying that. that was dumb and embarrassing as fuck.
“and who are you to say that?” ethan asked. A perfect question that i couldn’t answer myself “she doesn’t even have a date, so i decided to….
“well, she does. I am her date” i answered as i grabbed amelia by her waist, pulling her closer to myself. Ethan went silent for a while as he stared at amelia and then back at me, waiting for amelia to tell him that it was all a lie, and thankfully, she didn’t say a word. She didn’t even resist my hold on her.
“i’m sorry, man. But it wasn’t my fault, she told me that she didn’t have a date” ethan said as he glared daggers at amelia
“now you know. So, get lost” i said, my had still gripping amelia’s waist. I watched ethan walked away hesitantly. As soon as ethan left, amelia got mad and turned around to walk away but before she could walk away, I grabbed her arm, intending a gentle pull, but my emotions got the best of me, and it came out rougher than I meant. Her body stiffened as I spun her to face me, my hand gripping her waist to keep her close. Amelia struggled, twisting and pulling to free herself, but my hold didn’t falter. “let go of me, kai.  I would like to leave this place” she said angrily
“the ball isn’t over” i said as i stared around the hall and was glad to see that everyone was now minding their business and dancing to the music which was now playing
“i can’t stay after what happened, that was so embarrassing and annoying” she answered still trying to pull out of my arms
“you know what’s annoying? You going around and kissing random strangers” i said, my voice coming harsher than expected
She scoffs, then answers “and why should you worry about who i kiss? After all, if i could recall vividly, i don’t remember ever dating you!”
“that man is a dangerous man, you shouldn’t be dancing with him” i said after a brief pause, hoping that will get her to stop talking
“i don’t think you have the right to call other people dangerous, kai. Because, you aren’t any better yourself” she answered.
“you barely even know me, so you also don’t have the right to say that about me” i answered
“kai, let go of me” she said still struggling,
she was beginning to get on my nerves now. I leaned down slightly, my lips almost touching her ears as i whispered, “you seem to have forgotten the reason why you are here. Just in case you have forgotten so easily, let me remind you that you have a mission to complete, so you can’t leave on your own accord”
thankfully, she stopped resisting. I knew the mission wouldn’t be possible again since valentino wasn’t present in the ball. But for some reason, i didn’t want her to leave yet. The dance continued, and we moved slowly to the music, although, she looked like she couldn’t wait to leave, so do i. immediately the ball was over, we left. Amelia was the first to storm out, while i followed next. She got into the car sitting at the passenger’s seat while i got in the driver’s seat and drove off immediately. It was silent at first, until she decides to run her mouth again.
“we had an agreement, and you made those rules yourself. Yet, you wouldn’t even let another man breathe anywhere close to me, while you go around talking to other women without considering how that makes me feel” she said, the anger evident in her voice
“i don’t know what you’re talking about” i answered sincerely, but my response somehow managed to fuel her anger
“don’t play dumb, kai! I clearly saw you talking to that blonde lady!” she said, her voice raising. So, what blonde lady is she talking about? There is no way she could be talking about Anastacia, and if she is, who does she think Anastacia is to me? i remained quiet for a while, not knowing how to answer to that
“watch your tone, amelia. I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t want to walk home again” i threatened when i couldn’t think of anything else to say, i just wanted her to shut up, and i’m pretty sure i am not asking for too much.
“you know what? I think that’s a good idea. Stop the car, i’ll walk home” she said and i stopped, knowing that there was no way she meant what she just said. It was freezing cold outside, there was no way any sane person would want to walk home in this cold, and dressed as exposed as she was. But to my surprise, she stepped out, taking off her heels and holding it in her hand as she walked away with her hands packing up her dress. I watched her walk really fast as i contemplated on what to do next. I was the one who suggested that she walk back home, but i didn’t really mean it, and i also gave her an option of staying quiet. I drove slowly, catching up with her and maintaining her pace.
“get back in the car” i said to her, but she ignored me
“amelia, get in the car!” i said again, still driving at her pace
“go away! Leave me alone” she said walking away. Can my life get any more difficult? At this point, i am beginning to think that this girl is a witch that was sent to make my life more difficult than it already was. I got down from the car when i’ve had enough and walk over to her, grabbing her and picking her up on my shoulder and walked back to the car.
“put me down right now!!” she screamed, hitting me continuously and struggling to get off my shoulder but I pinned her down so she couldn’t get off. Getting to the car, i pushed her into the passenger’s seat, shutting it and locking it quickly before she could try to get off again. I got in the car and drove off quickly while she kept hitting the door and struggling to get down. The drive back to the mansion was chaotic, but we finally arrived. We both headed straight to our various rooms without saying a word to each other.