CAMILLE GUEVARA

(The Welcome party- Guevara House)

Camille’s hair was packed in a messy bun, a light makeup on her face and the dress she wore screamed wealth. “I look so beautiful, isn’t it? Tsk. Tonight, I strike,” She mumbled under her breathe as she stare at the mirror blandly.

“Did you made sure Diego Rodrigo is attending?” Camille asked Kate who was standing at the door way.

“Yes ma’am, I made sure of that.” Kate replied.

Camille looked at the mirror with a icy smile, “I smell nothing but humiliation tonight,” She mumbled

Leonard walked in, “Daughter, You look absolutely gorgeous tonight. Come, let’s get to the party already,” Lenard said while Camille held his hand.

“Kate? Get the car ready,” Leonard instructed and went ahead to do as told.

A white limousine stopped at their front, the chauffeur came down to help the both of them open the door, Camille got in followed by her father.

Few minutes later, the limousine stopped at the event. Camille got down with her hand between Leonard’s hands.

Immediately they both stepped into the hall, they stole the spot light, people started whispering and mumbling.

“She’s so beautiful”

“I can’t believe Leonard took a stranger in as a daughter,”

“Is he sure that’s his daughter?”

A lot of people whispered which Camille heard but decided to turn deaf ear, Leonard already shown her the DNA test results that proves Leonard her father.

They both stopped when they got to the middle of the party, Leonard took a microphone, “I feel honored with all of you being here, You respected my invitation to join me celebrate my daughter, thank you,” He stated.

Leonard suddenly looked at Camille and smiled, “Camille is my blood. I see no reason why you all will think I lied about it. I’m a business man and I don’t take risk or joke with my reputation,” He defended

“I will like the party to be short and simple. If any of you disrespect my only blood, you will have to face the Guevara wraths!” Leonard ordered adding a stern look.

Diego’s car stopped at the event center, he got down from the car along with Tiana, she was putting in a sleeveless gown.

“Wow, surely! The Guevara is filthy rich. Look at the classic fountain!” Tiana exclaimed admiring the Guevara’s premises.

Diego adjusted his suit, “Stop looking, we are here to make connection. I can’t waste any freaking time here tonight, we have to get the Guevara’s investment,” He conceded.

They both walked into the hall, Diego searched for Leonard as soon as he got in. “Where-”

All of a sudden someone bumped into him, staining his blue suit. His eyes went round and he folded his fist in anger, “Are you blind?!” He rasped.

He lifted his head to look at the person who just did that, his eyes narrowed and he flickered his lashes to be sure he’s seeing the right person.

Tiana gasped, “You! You witch! How did you sneak into this party?” Tiana sputtered.

Camille gasped looking at the stain on Diego’s clothe, “Oh my,,, my hand slipped,” Camille muttered while Diego glare at her.

“Are you kidding me?! Did you follow us here! Did you plan to ruin my day today? In your dreams, Camille,” Diego mumbled with gritted teeth.

Camille chuckles, “We will see to that,” She mutters while Diego sight Leonard talking to some people, Diego left Camille and walked towards Leonard.

Tiana smirked as she took a wine from the waiter, she looked at Camille woth so much disgust.

“Did you sleep with one of this influential man here? Because there’s no way someone like you can be invited here,” Tiana snapped

Camille’s eyes burned with anger, “Shut hell up, Tiana! Don’t let me throw you out of this party!” She threatened while Tiana laughed.

“You? Throw me out? Did you forget who I am? I’m Tiana Shawn! You-”

“You will see to that, enjoy the party,” Camille shut her up as she made way towards where her father stood.

Diego reached where Leonard was, “I was overjoyed when you invited me to this party, I’m glad to be invited, Mr Guevara, congratulations on finding your daughter,” Diego chirped while Leonard simply shrug his shoulders.

“Thanks for coming despite what happened to Rina, your grandma, My condolences. If it hadn’t been my daughter who reminded me of you,,” Leonard revealed to him while Diego lifted his eyebrows.

“Your daughter?” Diego asked to confirm.

“Yes, she knows your late grandma which is why she invited you.” Leonard said and as if he was searching for something,

“So, yeah, Have met my daughter?” Leonard questioned while Diego shook his head.

“No. not yet, where is she, I’d really like to ask where she and grandma met-“

“Daddy!” Someone shrieked behind them and a smile appeared on Leonard’s lips.

“Oh, there she is, meet my daughter Diego,” Leonard introduced while Diego turned but his expression dropped immediately.

“C-Camille?” He shutters looking at Camille like he’s just seen a ghost.

“Do you know each other?” Leonard asked while Camille shook her head as she stand beside her father elegantly.

“No, daddy. This is my first time seeing him, Do I know you mister?” Camille mutters, a thin smirk appeared on her lips.

“I’m Camille Sylvia Guevara, One and only daughter of Guevara.” She introduced herself while the glass cup with Diego fell out of shock, his jaw dropped and his eyes narrowed.

What’s happening? This has to be some sort of joke!

Tiana who was behind them froze on her spot., refusing to believe what Camille just said. “What did I just heard? How dare you lie bluntly!” Tiana yelled.

Camille held her father’s hand tightly, looking deep into Tiana eyes. The humiliation on her face could make her wish the ground opens up and swallow her up in whole.

“You heard it right, Tiana Shawn. This is Camille Sylvia Guevara! You don’t want to be THROWN OUT OF THE PARTY?! Do you!”