Happy birthday Milla,he side hugged her.
Thank you for coming Mike,I didn't think you would make it she winked at him as she said in a calm voice.
I wouldn't miss your coming of age for the world Camilla regardless of what ever happens Mike looked at her with emotions he couldn't keep in check.
What do you mean by coming of age you rascal Julia chided lightly.
Let him be Aunty he might have hit his head somewhere Lila teased Mike.
Quit yapping already it is time for the first dance.
Mark turned to Camilla and she hooked her hand with his and he led her to the dance floor.
The music began playing and the matched it with slow steps.
Are you enjoying yourself Mark asked.
Yes father,thank you for organizing this party Camilla said in a happy voice.
I'm sorry you had to go through all that yesterday, if it were in my power I would not have told you.
I would have kept it a secret my darling.
I'm sorry for failing as your father my dear his voice betraying how hurt he was.
Somethings were never meant to be hidden for ever father, I don't despise you for shielding me from the truth.
You will always be my father regardless of us not having any blood tie she said reassuringly.
You are all grown up Camilla,spread your wings my dear and keep your head high in society.
I know in my heart that you cone from a powerful background and with that he twirled her as the music stopped.
He smiled and led her back to her sit and left to attend to some guest.
Soon it was time for the guest to have the floor to dance and it was immediately crowded with people.
Camilla watch them while spacing out thinking about the conversation she had with her father she closed her eyes and took a deep breathe.
Wanna dance Mike walked up to her and asked.
I will pass on this one am already feeling dizzy she replied while looking at her brother that was dancing with one of the minister's daughter.
That little imp she said and Mike who followed her gaze laughed.