BRIELLE POV
Mom and I had just finished from the nail salon after getting our hair done. We walked around the mall looking for an outfit to wear for the upcoming family dinner we had this weekend When mom had informed me of her engagement a few days ago, I was beyond shocked. She had barely known the man for a year and now they were engaged “What if he’s not the right one for you mom? Don’t you think it’s all too quick?” I expressed my concerns when she informed me of the engagement “The heart knows the right person when you meet him” that was her reply And those words have been stuck in my head ever since, if my mom believes he is the right one for her, then I won’t come between her happiness. This was the first time I was going to meet my mom’s fiancé. I was so eager to finally meet the man behind my mom’s smile. “Do you think this looks good on me?” My mom asked holding out a dress “Everything looks good on you, you have already bought so many dresses” I said “I know, what if I need a backup dress? What if- “Mom it’s not a wedding, it’s just an engagement dinner calm down, no what ifs” “Fine, then let’s get a dress for you then” “I already bought a few things I might like” I said holding out the five shopping bags we had bought from different stores in the mall “Alright then let’s get going, we’ve gotten everything we need” Mom said tucking her hair behind her ears ******* Few days had passed, and the weekend had arrived. Mom was in her room getting ready, she had been nervous the entire day. I put on a knee length red satin dress and silver heels, touching up my makeup a little bit before leaving the room. “You ready mom?” I asked knocking on her door before she opened it and walked out “I think I am,” She said and sighed with a worried look on her face. “don’t worry mom, tonight will go smoothly I promise” I smiled reassuring her “You look beautiful” I said, taking in her appearance, her short brunette hair, yellow dress which looked stunning on her. “And you’re more than a sight to behold” She replied and I smiled. We got to the building and my jaw dropped. “Mom, who exactly are these people?” I asked as we drove the car into the huge compound and the huge white mansion was just in front of us. The white mansion exuded grandeur and elegance, with its gleaming facade, towering columns and large arched windows. Set against perfectly manicured lawns, striking contrast of the lush green and pristine white showcased its opulence. Mom parked the car at the garage right next to the building and we got escorted to the entrance by a man dressed in a suit. The door opened to reveal a handsome man smiling at us, he had shiny black hair and was dressed in black pants and a beige Ralph Lauren shirt tucked in. My mom rushed to hug him and he pecked her lips “Honey, meet my daughter, Brielle. Brielle this is my fiance, Davis” My mom said The name struck a chord in me and suddenly I remembered where I had seen his face, it was among the Forbes 30, a list of the 30 billionaires in America. I knew his face looked familiar from the moment I saw him, of course the one man my mom met and got engaged to turned out to be a billionaire “Wait you're Davis Caldwell?” I asked “Yes and it's a pleasure to meet you” he said holding out his hands for a handshake “The pleasure is all mine, my mom won’t stop talking about you” I said shaking his hand “Likewise, she's always anticipating the day when we would all meet” Davis said smiling and looking at my mom adoringly “I've always wanted you two to meet but on a special occasion, and now what better occasion than when we're about to become family?” my mom said blushing “Come on, let's go to the dining table and have dinner,” Davis said, holding my mom’s hand and taking us inside. As we stepped inside, we were greeted by a soaring foyer illuminated by a dazzling chandelier made of crystal and gold, casting a warm glow over the polished marble floors. Rich deep hues adorned the walls, accented with gold leaf detailing that caught the light beautifully. In the main living area, oversized plush sofas upholstered in luxurious fabrics surrounded by ornate coffee tables and rich wooden cabinetry. Gilded mirrors and exquisite artwork hung elegantly, reflecting the ambient light and adding to the grandeur of the space. The dining room was a striking statement of extravagance, featuring a long mahogany table set for ten, complete with crystal glassware and golden flatware. A stunning chandelier hung above, illuminating the intricate plasterware on the ceiling, with different exquisite dishes plastered on the table. We all sat around the table, Davis sat at the head of the table while my mom sat next to him at his right hand side, I sat a couple of seats away from my mom. “Where is your son? I can't wait to meet him” Mom said His son? my mom never informed me that he had a son. “He's supposed to be here, but of course, he's late as usual” Davis said and rolled his eyes The next minute, I found out who they were talking about. My high school nightmare, my ex bully. My soon to be step brother walked into the dining room. I should have known, I knew his family were rich in high school but I had no idea he was the son of the freaking billionaire Caldwell. It's him, he came into my life again. After everything I did to get him out of my head, the trauma he caused me for years even after graduating high school. “Hello Lizzy, it's nice to finally meet you” he said as he got to the table before his eyes met mine. I could see the expression of shock he had in his eyes, his eyes lingered on me for a second before he proceeded to sit directly opposite to me. “Lizzy and Brielle, meet my son, Mateo Caldwell”BRIELLE POV“Lizzy and Brielle, meet my son, Mateo Caldwell” Davis said proudly“Unfortunately he's late as he didn't seem to honour my wishes to arrive on time” he quickly glared at Mateo“Im sorry father, I was caught up with work and traffic, at least I'm here now” He said as he sat do“It's very nice to meet you, you look so much like your father” Mom saidAnd she was right, there was a striking resemblance between Mateo and his father, the shiny black hair, the strong jawline, and similar facial features.“It's a pleasure meeting you and….” his attention turned to me“Brielle, my name is Brielle” I quickly said before he gave away the fact that we knew each otherMy best friend is going to have a field day when I tell her about everything that's happened.“Brielle, nice to meet you” my name rolled off his tongue slowly and it instantly irritated me, I had no appetite for dinner again.I was so annoyed that I was going to get up and go outside but my mom told me that it was rude t
BRIELLE POV“No.Freaking.Way” “What is it? Ryan asked seeing the excitement on my face“You know the job I half heartedly applied for a few weeks ago because the deadline was the next day?” I explained“Yeah, the Job you were so sure that you were not even going to be considered”“Yes I actually just got an interview at the company tomorrow” I statedRyan hugged me and we jumped around excitedly hopping like little girls.“You need to get ready, you literally just got the interview of working with one of the most famous companies girl, how did you get so lucky? There were literally so many applicants” Ryan said.“That's why I had given up all hope,there were thousands of applicants. I have to start preparing, I don't even know what to say” “Don't worry girl, you got this” Ryan assured.The next day had come quickly, the interview was at eleven am in the morning and I had woken up by seven am just so I wouldn't get late.I wore a black slim fitting skirt and white long sleeve accord
MATEO POVOf all the people to meet, I had never expected in my wildest dreams to meet her.When my dad had told me he had engaged the woman he had been seeing for the past few months, I was upset.How could he just make his decision to spend the rest of his life with a person he met in less than a year? I had thought nothing of his fiancee but a gold digger.Then he told me that his fiancee was coming over for dinner to his place for the first time and I had to be there. I planned to get rid of the woman and expose her as a gold digger to my dad but I got shocked instead.Of all the women he could have met, it just had to be the mother of the one girl I couldn't get her name off my head for the past eight years.I instantly recognized her the moment I set my eyes on her, her facial features had barely changed but everything else did.I used to remember her as the cute chubby hazel jaded eye girl whenever I thought of her, but now she was more grown up, slim and more fierce looking.I