You should rewed so we can bear witness

chapter 5

A grand party was held. the sound of guest laughing, and some charting filed the air. that atmosphere was lively, with the clicking of glass and happiness in the air.

Camilla stood by the stairs, with Lucia standing behind her. she looked like a majestica. her eyes roaming round the hall searching for one person, Vincenzo.

Sheclenched her fist together, and breathed hard in silence. being in the party reminds her of the times she and Ryder will attend a friends party, and he will make her follow behind him like a controlled puppy.

It was now that she understood what she has been going through in the hand of that bastard. she clenched her teeth, irritated by the thought of her and Ryder.

Lucia whispered in her ear. “Ms. Torricelli. if you are looking for Master Torricelli, I don’t think you will find him now. he has probably gone to attend to some private family business. so why don’t you enjoy the part?”

Camilla turned to her with a raised eyebrow.

“what private business?”camilla questioned.

“I’m in no place to gossip about the family affair, I’m sorry Ms.Torricelli. why don’t you enjoy the party while waiting for master’s return?”Lucia questioned. “mmh?” she adds.

Camilla stared for a while before taking a step, she climbed down the stairs with Lucia trailing behind her.

Camilla gulped the invisible lump in her throat, the hair on her body standing. being here at this moment, at this time, at this place. reminded her of her stupid ex.

The way she so much hated parties, but had to go when she she is tired. just to make that ungrateful bastered happy.

Thinking about it, how the fuck did Ryder and Sophia meet? because he has never visited her work place, not even once.

As she gazed round the hall, her eyes landed on a woman wearing the same dress as hers. she stood by the corner to some couples and laughing afterwards.

“who is she?”camilla asked staring at the woman wearing the same dress as her.

Lucia traced her gaze and they landed on the woman. her eyes widened and her mood lightened immediately she saw who it was.

“Ms.Torricelli. that’s your sister in law, master Torricelli’s elder sister.lady Francesca.”Lucia said and Camilla bite down on her lower lip.

“wait you don’t know her?”Lucia asked surprised.

Camilla simply ignored her, she can’t let anyone know that her marriage with Vincenzo was under a contract.

And it’s also not her fault that she don’t recognize, her in law. Vincenzo has always been private with his private life, and she never saw any of his relatives come to visit him in the office.

Myabe it’s because he is working with the branch in, New York instead of the headquarters in Italy.

Francesca bided the couple a goodbye, then turned to Camilla’s direction. she smiled at Camilla immediately their gaze meet, before advancing towards Camilla.

“Hello, my dear sister in-law. it’s so nice to finally meet you”Francesca said embracing Camilla into a tight warm hug immediately she approached her. a smile was plastered on her face.

“nice to meet you too”Camilla said a bit surprised that Francesca already know about her.

“Lucia how are you?”

“I’m doing great my lady”Lucia answered.

“ leave us alone”she demanded, Lucia bowed and left.

“let me introduce you to the family”Francesca said, and held Camilla’s hand leading her away.

“that’s reminds me,we are twinning”Francesca said, taking a glance at her dress and Camilla’s dress.

And Camilla replied “I guess we are”

Francesca pulled a teenage boy, who was talking to another teenage girl.

“woo”He exclaimed.

“Camilla meet my one and only cushion, Gabriele”Francesca introduced wrapping her arm round Gabrieles neck.

“you are strangling me”He joked hitting her arm in a playfully manner.

“Nice to meet you, Gabriele”Camilla said with an heartwarming smile.

Gabriele reminds her so much of her brother, Ethan.

“Nice to meet. who is she”He whispered the last part to Francesca’s ear.

“you idoit. This is Camilla, your cushion’s wife”Francesca clarified Making Gabrieles eyes gree wide.

“wait this is, Brother’s wife?”Gabriele and Francesca nodded. He immediately embraced Camilla in a tight welcoming hug that left her shock and amused.

“Don’t cross your limits” A warning yet playfull voice was heard. They turned to the direction of the voice to see Vincenzo staring at Camilla.

Their gaze locked and she look away almost immediately.

“Brother”Gabriele exclaimed and ran into Vincenzo arms, embracing him in a tight hug.

“what are you like? five?”Vincenzo asked as he tried to push him away.

“I turned eighteen last month”Gabriele replied and released him. a sweet smile appeared on Camilla’s face, but it disappeared almost immediately.

“Nonno is here”Camilla said alerting them of Giovanni’s presence. Every attention was drawn to Giovanni. Vincenzo took that opportunity and slide beside Camilla, he placed his arm round her waist. she blinked and gulped before taking a step aside, but Vincenzo pulled her close before leaning in her ear.

“Play along, you don’t want anyone to get suspicious. Nonno is not really convinced about our marriage. he is gonna do something crazy, and you have to keep your cool.”Vincenzo instructed in a whisper. she nodded in reply.

“what’s Nonno?”She asked the question that has been bothering her. Vincenzo chuckled before answering. “it means grandfather”he answered and she nod in understanding, before turning her attention to Giovanni as he gave his speech. woman stood behind him with two glasses of wine in both of her hands.

“I want to say thanks to a new age, seeing all of my friends who as been alive with me. The Bianchi’s, Mariano,”He raised his glass at the mentioned friends and they did the same.

“Druing my stay on this earth, I’ve witnessed bad and evil, I’ve seen good and I’ve witnessed love. I’ve seen my love ones come and go. And I’m not a religious man instead I’m a sinner, but i don’t know why God as kept me till this day. maybe to witness something, something like my grandkids wedding or seeing my great-grandchildren.”He said and Francesca shared a knowing glance with Vincenzo, already knowing what he’s about to do.

“let me welcome to you, my grandson and grand-daughter-in-law. They did their claimed wedding in New York and we warent there to witness it. so I’m saying.” he stopped and turned to the side, a pastor came.

“I have brought the pastor, So they can rewed infront of all of us. And we will bear witness of this holy matrimonial. So Vincenzo and Camilla step forward so the pastor can proceed with your wedding” Giovanni said with a knowing Smirk.

“What the fuck!”