Chapter Five

The Fair

Gianna slowly rose out of her bed, throwing the covers off of her. She rubbed her eyes and pulled her curtains away, revealing a very cloudy day. Even with the bad weather, today was GeneCo's fair, and she was excited. The Italian Renaissance theme would be exciting, and Gia knew Italian after all. She was happy to be able to go outside and not have to worry about people and their suspicions. If people saw her with her mother, she could be passed off for as a fan.

After brushing her teeth, brushing her thick hair into place and getting dressed into an outfit of dark denim jeans and a blue long sleeved shirt. She waited to Lucia to do her hair for the outing. Gia now made her way downstairs. She found her mother in the sitting room, Duke sitting in front of her, resting his head on Mag's lap. Mag was dressed in sweats and a tank top, far less glamorous than the public knew her to be. She was holding sheets of papers in her hands.

"Good morning, sweetie." Mag greeted Gia.

"Morning, Mom. What're those?"

"These," Mag said, holding up the papers in her hands, "Are my final song for tonight. It's called Chromaggia." Mag explained. Gia went and sat down beside her mother, taking the papers she read and translated it.

"What a pretty song. I know what it means in English too!"

"Very good! It's wonderful that you've practiced Italian so well."

"I wish I could see this song live." Gia pouted. She never thought it was fair that she couldn't see her mother perform live, but Mag had her reasons.

"Are you excited to go to the fair?" Mag asked, changing the subject quickly.

"Yes!"

"Good, now I have to go there now and get ready, I'll see you there. Be good for Lucy." Mag instructed, kissing Gia on her forehead. She gave Duke a kiss on his head as well and smiled to a very sleepy Lucia.

"Good morning, Sunshine!"

Lucia scowled, she was not a morning person. Her long auburn hair was a mess and Gia couldn't help but giggle. Lucia looked into a mirror on the wall and laughed herself. While she wasn't a morning person, she was too silly to not laugh at herself.

"Come on G; let's get your hair done."

Gia happily obliged. Lucia had done her hair since she was little and she always loved what she did. She brushed through the long black hair and styled it into a long French braid that fell on her shoulders.

"Perfect, now let me go get ready and then we can go." Lucia said, exiting the room..

"Duke, I'm so excited! I finally get a little freedom!" She said as she vigorously rubbed Duke's belly. He happily listened to her and enjoyed the affection. Twenty minutes later, Lucia was downstairs again.

"Finally! I thought you were never coming back!" Gia huffed.

"I'm sorry, it takes time to look this good!" she laughed. Lucia did look pretty. She had a pale green silk top on and black jeans. Her face was highlighted by makeup that only accentuated her features. Gia rolled her eyes and laughed with Lucy.

"Yes, you're stunning. A Goddess! Let's go!" Gia said grabbing Lucia by the hand and dragging her towards the front door. "Bye Duke! Be a good boy!" Gia shouted as they hurried out the door. She received a farewell bark.

"Gia! Honestly, there is no time limit. Calm down!"

They slid into the car and Gia was practically itching to get out of her seat. When they finally got there, Gia sped out of the car, only to be grabbed by Lucia.

"Cool it. You need to stay with me, okay?" Gia nodded and Lucia took her hand. They walked around observing everything, it was always interesting seeing how people dressed and looked and acted.

She finally spotted her mother, and ran up to her. Rotti Largo was there and a girl, who looked oddly familiar. Rotti Largo was shooing off his children and speaking with Mag. Gia kept her distance but was close enough to get right to her when they were done.

Meanwhile, Lucia had her sights on Gia, never letting her eyes leave her.

"Hello, bella." Purred an accented voice. She turned around to find Pavi Largo lurking about. He still had an infatuation with Lucia, which made her scowl.

"Pavi, even after all these years, I still don't know if you want me for a fuck or for my face, either way, not happening." She snarled. Pavi just chuckled.

"Who-a says I don't-a just want to talk-a?"

"It's never just talking with you."

"Well-a maybe this-a time bella," he said. She didn't meet his eyes; she was still focused on Gianna, despite her concentration being broken for a moment.

"She's quite-a pretty little-a girl."

"Of course she is. She's beautiful like her mother."

Pavi smirked at her, "She's got-a beautiful eyes. A few-a Italian features, no?"

Lucia glared at him.

"What's she-a like?" Pavi inquired. He'd never had much interaction with her, something he's sure Mag and Lucia are too happy to ensure, but she always seemed polite and intelligent, a very lovely child.

"She is everything that's good in the world. She is the sweetest and cleverest child." Lucia smiled. She loved Gia like a little niece and loved Mag as a sister too.

"Will the voice of GeneCo please take the stage? Blind Mag to the stage!"

Mag left from Rotti and the girl he was with, Gia headed towards Lucia.

"Don't you have to go meet up with daddy?" Lucia said, trying to get rid of him.

Pavi shrugged. "Until-a next time bella."

With him gone, she received Gia and they moved towards the stage, all the press gathered around and Mag cut the ribbon to the Opera. Everyone was excited about Mag's final performance. Lucia had no idea how she managed to get out of her contract, which she hadn't known the details of in the first place, but Mag said she'd handled it, so Lucia took her word for it.

Once the ribbon was cut, Lucia had no desire to stay and took Gia along to meet up with her mother. Gia adamantly wanted to stay and watch, but did as she was told.

Mag was in the tent where she prepared for this event. They entered in, and Gia was in awe of her mother, whose hair was thick with extensions. Her dress was a metallic green and her eyes were metallic light brown.

"Mom, this is so cool!" Gia gushed. Seeing all of this, the outside world and preparations for the opera was all so wondrous to her.

"I'm glad you like it. I'm sorry there isn't more fun to it. I'm also sorry that I don't have much time to chat, I have to rehearse soon."

"Can we stay and watch?"

"No, Gia. I think it's best if Lucia took you home." Mag instructed.

"But mom," Gia whined. Mag looked sternly at her,

"Don't whine."

Gia shut her mouth and did her pouty face. Mag rolled her eyes and wrapped Gia up in her arms.

"Oh, Gia. I love you so much my darling. I have to go now, please don't give Lucia any trouble," tears were brimming in Mag's eyes, which Gia didn't understand why.

"Geez, Mom. Why're you emotional? I'll see you tonight when you get home."

Mag just squeezed her harder. "I just want you to know I love you, with all of my heart. Never forget that."

"I love you too. We've been over this!" she giggled

Mag let her daughter go reluctantly watching her exit. "Lucia, wait." Lucia halted Gia outside the tent telling her to stay put.

"Yes, Mag?"

"Thank you all you've done for me. I can't express how grateful I am. I've come to love you as a sister and friend and Gia loves you with all her heart. Thank you so much." Mag said, pulling Lucia into an embrace. Much like Gia, Lucia was confused to where all this sentiment was coming from.

"It sounds as If you're saying goodbye…"

Mag released her from her grip, "It'll become clear soon. It'll all be okay…" she said cryptically.

Lucia accepted this and left the tent, taking Gia by the hand and walked to the car. They were silent during the car ride home. Once they arrived back at the house,

"Gia, go inside, I'll be there in a moment," she said, walking off into an alley. She simply wanted to think to herself. Gia obeyed and went back into the house. After ten minutes, being the impatient child she was, being scolded by Lucia for this fault only two hours ago, she decide to go find her, Duke following. She couldn't prepare for what she'd see.

Lucia pinned against the brick wall, her face staring into space, with a shocked expression on her face, blood soaking her shirt. She was being cut open into by a man in a strange suit, she could make out the words GeneCo on it. Lucia's eyes fell on Gia. Gia couldn't breathe, she didn't understand what was happening. The man noticed Lucia watching as she was dying, he turned around, a liver in his hand, the other still holding Lucia up by the throat. Duke began growling and then a pair of arms grabbed Gia and pulled her back towards her house.

Author's Note:

DUN DUN DUNUHHHHH! Yeah, I don't know if you might've seen that coming, but I had it planned since I conceived Lucia's character, sooo… Yeah. Anyways, here is the new chapter! I hope you'll enjoy it and Review it? Pretty please ? :D Hope You all had a wonderful Christmas or whatever you celebrate and have a Happy New Year!