As the man stood there I was being captive by his eyes , however I grasped my will to talk to him.

"Hey, why are keeping me hear. I don't have any money to pay. What is the use of me as a collateral.." He kept smiling just like some man posing for a photoshoot without any response. With little bit of hesitation I asked "Will you give me my father's body for the last tribute. I promise to repay his debt.."

"Girl, I like your confidence but it is not possible before you agree to my condition...and it is of no use, since the debt of your father is too high it's not bearable by you... However there is one way. I will let you know when time comes..For now you can do your father's tribunal duties.."

After this he walked out of the room with an serious look and with a fox like smile. After while I saw the same man who picked me from my school on the day of my father's demise...

"Hello my lady, how are you feeling now ! What can I do for you?"

"Why are you speaking like this ? That day you were having a little different attitude."

"My lady, that day you were just a collateral but today boss has declared you as a special guest. How could I speak informally ! I am Neil the butler of the mansion . Whatever may be the requirement I will get it done for you,as long as it is within my capability to do so."

" Thank you! but you don't have to be so formal just call me Stella. I would like you to prepare for my father's last tribute . Since I am new to the Mansion."

" Ok my lad...Er...Stella, I will get it all done. Why not you just go around the mansion to know better."

As his suggestion I thought of getting out of the room . As I was wandering the mansion I came to know that it was magnificent and beautiful with so many rooms , any body can loose there sense of direction. At that moment I remembered the day when my father took me to the amusement park. I got lost in the maze unable to see my father. As the thought went through the mind my heart shredded and I lost my control and tears started to flow through the eyes. As I was lost in sea of my own thoughts a girl dressed in maid outfit came to me and said that the master was waiting for me in the dining room. As I was not aware of the way I followed her to that direction. As I entered the room I was stunned. There was huge dinning table on which different cusines were arranged very beautifully. At the end that man with the mask was sitting just like before with the cold stare and warm smile. At the time only thought at my mind was "**WHAT DID I DO TO GET ON HIS NERVE **???...."

As he continued to stare....

Neil entered the room with a list in his hand and directly went to him and whispered in his hears. After this, Neil left the room without even looking at me as if I was some cursed invisible ghost.

Again the place began to feel awkward....

Since he and I was alone in the room again. But this time I wanted to break through this cold atmosphere so I asked his name . He smiled on my question but it was not some kind of smile he usually had. This time it was really warm to touch my heart just like those kids with a crystal clear heart without any deception.

" You want to know my name "....

On this question, I felt like he was mocking me .

" If I didn't want to know will you leave me .."

" Is that even a possibility ."

" Fine! If you don't want to tell your name

then I will call you whatever I wish."

" You got the guts to say that at my face.

But to my curiosity what would that name

be?"

" How about Alex, is it a good name. I also

want to know the face behind the mask.

do you have any mark to hide it ?"

" Alex, is a quiet a good name. For now it

will do and for the face behind, one day it

will be revealed with all my identity."

The last words that he said felt like he was indicating some thing. "REVEAL ALL MY IDENTITY". Do I know him....

With so many questions with no answer I left the dinning room after I and he finished eating the food.

I directly wanted to go and meet Neil. However I had a confidence on my fate that l will encounter another problem...

And it didn't disappoint me. There the guy who I hated the most the guy with the mark on his face. I thought he would shout or will hit with his look but to my surprise he bowed respectfully and left without saying anything.

As I saw this I thought I have mistaken him for somebody else so to confirm I looked back again at him but he was the same person .

With that thought I again entered the room in which I was sleeping... There I saw Neil waiting for me. Looking at my face he smiled gently..

"Stella,What happened? You are too much lost in your thoughts."

" First of all , I want to know why did that guy

become nice overnight..."

Looking Neil's puzzled face I knew he didn't understand..

" The guy with mark on his face."

" Ooo! You are talking about John. He is a nice guy from heart and also best friend of the master... Anyway from today on no one will dare to criticize you. I told you before that my master has called you as his special guest. And he is at the top of all the people here , so you don't have to worry about such things ."

" If I ask one more thing will you give me a answer to it... "

"If it is not related to my master be free to ask there is no restrictions... However I will say too much curiosity kills the man."

I understood his indication to restrict myself.

Taking it in a positive way I left my inquiry and just asked him about the preparation. He said its all done and was about to leave. But again turned to me and said to be prepared... and left.

To be prepared for what .......

Be prepared....Be..... prepared........!! What does Neil wanted to indicate this time. Normally he use to speak directly without any deception or any hidden thoughts but today he had different tone. Never mind there lots of surprise in my life from the day I entered the mansion,so one more....

Stella, what are you thinking??? Is the surprise , the most important thing of your life? I must be foolish to loose myself in such foolish thoughts. Anyway I should get ready fast as the preparation is already done.

When I came to the room to attend the funeral I saw the coffin at the center with flowers on it as a respect to the deadones and priest was nearby reciting the prayer. As I went nearer I saw the coffin was already closed....

I called Neil , why is it closed. I haven't seen my father yet....

" Stella it's not possible anymore... Since the priest has said so...."

" Dear, your father has already parted from the earthly bond to heaven. His soul has become spiritual and has met one and the almighty...."

But..... Fa...ther..

" What is it my child?"

Nothing... I was sad from my heart but then I thought even though I was not able to part him away but at least I was able to make a grand path to heaven for him.

I will always remember your teaching and I will surely get back the company for which you soiled your blood...

Then suddenly out of nowhere a guy came in front of me and just stood there without any response. At first I didn't understand anything but then that guy took out a mask and wore at that time I was startled....You!!! Alex what..er...I mean why are you here....sorry...I mean why are you without the mask. I felt little ashamed due to all the sudden.....But he smiled gently as always but not so surprisingly he didn't respond anything. After, many other came all of them with different kinds of mask on them but they gently bowed before him before going ahead. At that time I remembered what Neil had said that he was at the top of everyone in the house. But when I thought about his face it didn't seem like of a person that old. Errr! what am I thinking... Don't forget today's day let it's fire be always lightened in the heart till I get my revenge on those who are really responsible for his death. My farther finally had departed...I couldn't see him before, was the only sadness but now I think it will become my strength to avenge..

Alex suddenly came to me after the funeral . But I was not in the mood of getting mocked up or to make any funny comment so I was about to....but.... He came forward with a flash before I could react and leaned to my ear and ..."WHAT....???."