Just a Prop
Irene's PoV
"There comes my Princess" I looked up as Dad excitedly announced Iril's arrival.
His eyes swelling with pride looking at my twin.
She descended the stairs wearing a black thigh slit gown, smoky makeup, diamond studded earrings, and low slit displaying traces of her cleavage. She looked nothing less than Sex Goddess.
Iril is always such, perfect in every way. I observed how some men even married ones, couldn't avert their eyes from her and she passed a known smirk.
Damn how confident she is, if I had been in her place I will crumble down and die if I get that much unwanted attention. Maybe, her confidence and attitude is the reason she is dearly loved by not just my parents, but everyone.
The whole lounge is beautifully decorated with shimmering lights and the stage is set with daffodils hanging from the walls.
Everyone congratulated Iril, she is smiling a little wider than ever and I saw our Uncle standing up.
Clinching on the glass, he caught all our attention.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, and everyone who assembled here, I take immense pride to announce that our heiress Iril Ranallo has acquired the rights over the property of Martins. We all know how much they have troubled all of us, none of us were able to get them under our control and Iril has done the impossible, she has not just acquired the property of Martins but also got them under our control" my Uncle announced with happiness.
The lounge erupted with thunderous claps within seconds, almost making me deaf; Although I didn't understand one thing they said, I clapped along if not my family would be so quick to say I am jealous of my sister.
"On the occasion of Iril turning 23, this is such great news and the good news just doesn't end here. We have more to say and I request my father Mr.Vincent Ranallo to do the honours," my Uncle requested.
As soon as our Grandfather stood up, we all stood in his respect.
"Princess" my Nana placed a kiss on Iril's forehead taking her into his arms, pride is visible in his eyes for her.
"On the eve of Iril Ranallo turning 23, we are enthralled to announce a new chapter in our lives" my grandfather smiled.
"Showers of Love has bloomed and now Ranallo family is excited to announce tha alliance of their Heiress Iril Ranallo with Hayley Genovese, the one and only heir of Genovese Family controlling all over the West. I cordially invite Hayley Genovese, come dear Son" my Nana invited.
A young man, looking tall and utterly handsome walked on to the dais, I looked at my Parents seated in the front, though I couldn't look at their eyes, I know they must be bursting with happiness as I never saw my Nana that happy.
They live for power, I have no idea about what they do but I know that they are not someone who does good because from whatever I heard and knew, the things they do are not hailed and they constantly fear about getting caught and we are always surrounded by security.
My Nana went on speaking and the pair of Iril and that guy looked so beautiful. He looked so charming, he looks like the Prince of the stories Granny used to recite. Strong, tall, charming, and perfect.
I ignored most of the talk but the hateful words from Nana caught my attention.
"That Zach Accardo has been flying a little too much these days and with this alliance, we are going to checkmate them in that they will see what it means to lock horns with the most influential Mafia's of the world" my father yelled with gritted teeth.
I don't have any idea who the hell is that but if my father chooses to speak about someone other than our own prestige in family gatherings with spite, then they must have been great pain in his ass.
Everyone assembled in the lounge is my extended family who controls almost all the trade in the world, well that's what I know as they do and with the little exposure I have I literally have no idea or neither do I understand them.
"We are going to put our foot in every corner, that Accardo and his kin will have nothing except death if they chose to fight us" the man who is announced as my sister's fiance yelled. Applause thundered in the room and the 10 tier cake has been called.
Iril cut the cake and fed it to everyone, starting from her fiance; he went on his knees and slid a ring on her finger. Everyone went aww cheering for them, my eyes immediately shut as I saw him kissing her lips.
Lord, what did I saw them doing openly? Ain't they scared?
I just looked at my parents with a little hope, that they would at least call me and feed me a small piece of cake. It's my birthday too. As always I was ignored.
Dinner has been served and the mandatory introductions are exchanged and at last, they came to me.
"She's Irene" my Dad didn't look even a bit interested to even take my name.
"So you have one more daughter? Well, we never heard about her" I think it's the Boy's father who excitedly forwarded his hand to me.
I shook it firmly.
"So dear Irene, it's a pleasure to meet you, what do you do?" he was about to kiss the back of my palm.
"She's mute," my mother added and in a second he let go off my hand. Well, I am mute, not untouchable, I wanted to scream, but how can I?
He passed a pity look to me and sat for dinner. I looked around the huge dining table filled with smiles, not for once did anyone choose to initiate a conversation with me.
I am just a prop in the background for them, when people visit for dinner or other, an unwanted prick. I am quieter than the cutlery fiddled with at dinner.
Unable to take their ignorance anymore, I got up from the place and walked away. A few looked up at me, but none chose to stop me. Instead of going downstairs, I entered the elevator, which I was refrained from.
I walked out rubbing my palms against each other. I inhaled sharply as I was about to enter my Nana's room and I felt an arm on my shoulder. I panicked and my heart raced madly.