Demon Among Angels

3rd POV:

A WEEK LATER:

Mrs Anderson and the entire Anderson family had been invited to an engagement party of one of the board of director's sons, the Lauder family. They were extremely wealthy and had three daughters and two sons, their father had another son out of wedlock, but wasn't accepted by Mrs Lauder, so he was in another country.

Ross, who was seated in his pitch black room, was thinking deeply. He had on a black suit and his entire outfit from head to toe was black. 

“How would I explain this to Grandpa Philip?” He questioned himself, running hand down his face. He didn't care about anyone else asking about Terra, except his grandfather whom he had promised to take care of Terea, protect and at least try and make her happy.

“So much for making her happy.” He chuckled humorlessly speaking out loud. He adjusted his silver wrist watch on his wrist and wore his wedding ring then took a deep breath.

He had been avoiding calls from Grandpa Philip while his mother had been ignoring his question.

After the conversation with the driver, Fred, Ross turned around his office chair and dialed his mother's number. She excitedly answered on the first ring.

“Hello son. How are you doing?” Mrs Anderson sang and Ross pursed his lips hoping his mother didn't do what he suspected.

“I have a question to ask and mum, don't lie to me.” He spoke darkly and Mrs Anderson knitted her eyebrow.

“You didn't inquire about my well-being or how my day is going, you are just speaking to your mother in that tone.” She said and Ross could feel anger building inside of him.

“Why did you come over to my house the other day without calling after what you had done to my wife the other night?”  Ross asked.

“I came to apologize to my daughter-in-law.” Mrs Anderson responded smiling brightly, Ross could hear the happiness in her tone.

“You came over to apologize to Terra? You, mother?” Mrs Anderson bursted out laughing and Ross sucked his teeth in irritation. 

Does she think I am playing around? He thought to himself.

“Apologies. It's just your tone tickling my insides. I just came to check on you two, alright? I searched around the house then left.” Her laughter died down as she spoke but Ross wasn't believing her.

“So Mum, you're telling me you didn't see the divorce papers in my home office and knowing how much you hate Terra and our marriage, you didn't grab my silver custom made pen and forge my signature? Is that what you're trying to say, Mother?” 

Ross described it exactly how he pictured it and Mrs Anderson remained mute in shock.

“You're accusing me of a crime…son? I am in such a delightful mood, I won't let you spoil it. So goodbye.” She hung up after and Ross clenched and unclenched his jaw in pure irritation.

The major reason Ross was headed to the party tonight was to talk to his mother face to face, where she couldn't run from him and he could see her facial reaction. 

Ross walked out of his room and strolled down the stairs, the entire employees kept mute and stood still. He had been in a terrible mood in his mansion as well, the other day he had fired a maid who had said,

“What? So you all are going to pretend like Miss Terra hasn't finally left him just three months of marriage. I mean I expected at least a year.” She chuckled cleaning the surface in the kitchen, and unbeknownst to her Ross was at the door side about to grab a bottle of water.

He simply walked in, grabbed the bottle of water and left. The maid's heart sank and her entire body became cold. 

The next morning before he left for work, he summoned her into his home office, handed her an envelope which contained a letter and her month's pay.

The staff watched as she left the office in tears. And that was enough warning for the entire staff. He didn't have to say anything.

“Good evening Mr Anderson.” They chorused and he walked with a cold aura.

He stepped out of the mansion and his driver bowed to greet him, opening his black Rolls Royce for him but Ross shook his head in disapproval.

“Bring out the white Ferrari and I will be driving myself.” The driver nodded his head and went ahead to drive back the Rolls Royce car in the garage and bring out the white Ferrari.

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AN HOUR LATER:

The event was the talk of the entire city, and all of their business associates were all present at the engagement party which started about an hour ago. It was suited at the Anderson family's hotel, the name given to all restaurants, recreational and event centers, hotels, malls all over the country and world at large was La Pacifius.

Reporters from everywhere were at the party, and they were already taking pictures of Ross even before he hopped out of his car. The media were just amazed at how he pulled up in speed and came out of the car then handed it to the valet.

“Mr Anderson! Over here!” They called out taking multiple pictures. Ross did not spare them a glance, he just walked in. He was on the verge of suing the entire media companies but he was still keeping calm.

“Where is Mrs Terra Anderson?”

“Did your mother apologize to her after the encounter on her birthday?”

“Why isn't she here tonight?” He simply ignored every question.

As he stepped into the hallways he walked straight in ignoring the attention from staff who were greeting him.  He took the elevator and headed into the hall on the fourth floor.

“OMG, Hey Ross.” He entered and the first person he came across was no one other Nina. 

His childhood friend, ex-girlfriend whom he was with for about two years and his mother's daughter she wished she had.

“Hi.” He responded dryly trying in his surroundings. It was designed for festivity and everyone was wearing glamorous attires. The lightning was bright and the couple had a table right in front wearing a white outfit. In fact most people were wearing a white outfit.

“Why are you dressed like a demon among angels didn't you hear it was an all white engagement party?” She playfully inquired and Ross just gave her a blank look.

It's not like he cared.

“Where is my mum?” His voice was deep and cold, he was in no mood for games. Nina just squinted her eyes gazing on him.