Ch.2/ Celebration

GIOVANNI'S POV

I know what I am doing is not considered good from other's perspectives but I can't forgive the person who is the reason behind my pain. The pain comes from losing the most important part of your life and I will not stop before I take my revenge from Everly Clark.

I am not someone who hurt innocent people but she is not innocent. Yes, by looking at her face anyone can think of her as a very sweet and caring person. However, I know the reality behind those innocent eyes. She can make others fool but not me.

I will break her bit by bit, I won't stop till I have my revenge. But first I will have some fun with her. Afterall she is my soon to be wife and I have the right to taste what's mine.

Today is our engagement party where our wedding date will be announced. I know she is very happy with everything and thinking about a bright future with me. Alas, she doesn't even know what's waiting for her.

"Gio, are you ready?" Sofia asks breaking me away from my thoughts.

"Yeah, I am. Has Noah arrived?" I ask spraying a little bit of cologne on my wrist and neck.

"He is downstairs flirting with one of your maids." She replies with an eye roll.

"Sof, you can't force someone to love you if they are not interested in you. Why don't you try and find someone else?" I say looking at her but she shakes her head in denial.

"It doesn't matter if he loves me back or not. I am not going to give up. If I need to keep loving him from afar then be it." She replies and leaves me alone feeling like a shitty person who can't even fulfill his sister's wish.

But just like I told her I can't make Noah love her because he has a right to make decisions about his life. If he doesn't love her then I think it best that she chooses someone else.

I arrive downstairs and sigh in annoyance when I noticed that Noah is indeed flirting with a maid. I clear my throat and get their attention. The maid bows her head and scurries away from there.

"Man you are such a cock blocker." Noah whines.

"Shut up. Can't you see your actions are making Sofia upset?" I ask.

"I don't love her and she knows it well. So I don't see the point why I can't flirt with others." He replies.

"Fine do whatever you want. But remember one thing, if I ever see tears in my sister's eyes then I will forget that you are my best friend." I threaten and he knows well that I am not bluffing.

"Gio, are we going?" Sofia asks walking into the living room.

"Yeah, let's go or we will be late." I reply.

I get inside my Bentley Flying Spur along with Sofia while Noah takes his Rolls-Royce Cullinan to drive to the Clark Mansion where the party is held. It takes us 30 minutes to reach there as they live in Brooklyn while my mansion is in Manhattan.

Both Sofia and I get out of the car before making our way inside followed by Noah. Elijah and his son Ashton greets us the moment we reach inside before leading us to a table reserve for us.

A lot of important people from the business world come to me and congrats me for the engagement. I thank everyone although some of them I can't tolerate. They always want to take my place in the business world. But they and I know very well that this can never happen.

I feel a tap on my arm so I look at Sofia to ask what's wrong but she points her finger towards the staircase. I look at the way she is pointing and I will be lying if I said that my breath didn't stop for a second seeing Everly.

She is wearing a pink color princess gown which is complementing her pale skin so well that I can feel my dick twitch in my pants. I can't wait to dig my manhood inside her sweet little pussy.

She comes near me along with her mother and friend. She looks at me with a nervous smile as if wants to know how she is looking. I take her hand in mine and kiss the back of it.

"You are looking very breathtaking darling." I comments making her blush while the ladies around us giggle.

"Thank you. You are looking good too." She replies softly.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your fiancee?" Noah remarks playfully.

"Of course." I reply and wrap my arm around Everly before introducing her to my annoying best friend.

"Everly meet Noah Brown, my best friend and also a renowned businessman of US." Everly shakes Noah's hand while her face hold a small smile.

"Gio can't stop talking about you so it's good to meet you in person," Noah says making me clench my fist in irritation.

"Really?" Everly's best friend whose name I think Hannah asks.

"Yes, really," Noah replies before turning to face the ladies. "He is so smitten by Everly that I keep hearing about Everly this, Everly that. He even mentioned Everly's name in several important meetings that left the clients in warry."

"Do you want to die?" I ask.

"What? No, never. I just told the truth." He replies.

"Can you guys stop bickering?" Sofia retorts looking pissed. "We are here to celebrate the engagement of Gio and Everly. But you both are arguing with each other without caring about the surrounding."

"It's alright Sofia. In fact, I'm happy to learn how much Giovanni cares for my daughter. As a mother, I always have a fear to give my daughter's hand to someone who doesn't understand her value. But hearing about what Giovanni feels for my daughter gives me immense relief that I am not doing any injustice to her." Caroline says looking grateful.

I smirk internally because they think I am so in love with her daughter but only I know how much hate I have in my heart. But I can't show that if I want to succeed in my plan so I just smile in response. Because everything is just a game of revenge. Yet why I am feeling like a terrible person when I know that whatever I doing is just to get justice for the crime Everly has done.

I will not let any weakness hold me back when I am so close to my revenge. I am sure everyone will understand my point of view when they learn the cruel truth of Everly's innocent face.

"Just wait and watch Everly Clark. I will not stop till I make your life a living hell." I utter in my mind.

EVERLY'S POV

"Good evening everyone. Thank you for coming here to celebrate the engagement of my daughter Everly Clark with Giovanni Moretti. I am happy to announce that both of them have decided to get married in the next month. Although Caroline and I wanted to wait for a while to let our precious daughter go. But I don't think the lovebirds want to wait much longer." I giggle standing beside Giovanni hearing dad's speech.

"You are going to love our bedroom." Giovanni whispers in my ear.

"Why are you suddenly talking about the bedroom?" I ask confusingly.

"Because I can't wait to take you there and ravish your little body." My eyes widen while I can feel my face heat up listening to his perverted words.

"Shh, someone will hear you." I reply trying to look angry but he only laughs before pinching my cheeks.

"You look cute while trying to be angry." He retorts with a smirk.

"Giovanni, why don't you come here and do the Champagne toast?" Dad asks looking over at us.

"Sure." Giovanni puts his hand on my back before leading me to where dad and mom are standing.

He takes the champagne bottle from dad's hand before opening it like a pro without making any mess. He pours the wine into glasses that are drunk by our families except me and Hannah.

After that everyone starts dancing with their partners or their dates. But Giovanni asks me to show him the washroom. So, I lead him where the vacant washroom is located. While waiting for him to come out I keep thinking about how my life has taken a sudden change by this wedding.

At first, I didn't want to get married so soon but then I realized that my parents know what best for me. Also, not every day a loving and caring person like Giovanni asks your hand in marriage.

It's not like my freedom will be over after marriage. I am sure my husband will let me work and achieve my dream of becoming a big fashion designer.

"Let's go, darling." Giovanni says coming out of the washroom. I blush hearing the endearment and I think he notices it too.

"Can I know why my beautiful fiancee is blushing?" He asks which makes me more shy.

"Umm.." I let out not knowing how to tell him.

"Come on, baby. You can tell me whatever going inside your head." He says gently before putting his finger under my chin to raise my face.

"The way you call me darling makes me shy. It's my first time having a relationship so I am not used to the endearments." I reply biting my lower lip.

"You are too adorable for your own good." He comes and pulls out my lip from my teeth with his thumb.

"Don't bite your lips or I won't be able to control myself." He remarks while his eyes show desire.

I gulp and nod my head in return. Because I am not ready for the intimacy yet. I know well that he is going to be my husband and he has the right to get pleasure from my body. But I need some time before doing anything sexual.

"Awe baby, are you scared?" He asks caressing my cheeks with his palms.

"Umm, I am not comfortable with sexual staff." I reply shyly.

"I won't force you to do something you don't want. We can take small steps." He assures.

"You'll do that?" I wonder aloud.

"Only for you, my darling." He replies kissing me on the right cheek making me blush.

"Let's go. Everyone is waiting for us." I nod my head in response before we start walking towards where everyone is enjoying.

Soon after dinner, everyone starts leaving as well as Giovanni. But before leaving, he has promised to take me shopping tomorrow for a special wedding gift. Although I don't need any gifts but I know I can't say no to him.

So, yes tomorrow I am going out with him. I must have done some good deed that got me so caring fiance. He thinks so much for me right now, only God knows how far he will go after marriage for my happiness.

"What are you thinking, Eve?" Ashton asks sitting beside me on the couch which is situated on the balcony attached to my bedroom.

"Nothing." I reply.

"By looking at your face, I can tell that something is going on in your mind.  So without delay tell me everything." He retorts making me sigh.

"I'm thinking of Giovanni." I reply with a blush.

"What about him? Do you not want to get married to him?" He asks worriedly.

"Not that dumbo. I am thinking that I am very lucky that I am getting married to him. It's like God has made him for me." I let out looking at the star-filled sky.

"Yes also I can see that he really likes you very much. I have to agree that mom and dad have selected the best groom for you." He comments putting his hand around my shoulder.

"Well, when are you going to propose to Hannah?" I ask looking up at him.

"Hannah's birthday is in two months so I'm thinking of proposing on the same day. What do you think?" I nod my head excitedly in response.

"But I will select the engagement ring." I tell him with a pout.

"Sure, she's your best friend after all." He replies smiling at me.

"I want a niece to so that I can dress her in cute little outfits and braid her pretty hair." I let out.

"How do you know she will have pretty hair?" He asks with a laugh.

"Haven't you seen your baby mama's hair?" I ask looking at him with wide eyes.

"So what?" He asks like the dumb person he is.

"You are really an idiot. If Hannah has so beautiful hair then the baby will have pretty hair too. If not, then she has a beautiful aunt like me from whom she also can get her hair." I reply cockily.

"You are so full of himself, my crazy little sister." He remarks pinching my cheeks.

"I am not crazy." I reply pouting at him.

"Okay, I am sorry. You are not crazy because you're a dumbo." He says and runs out of there before I can beat him.

I huff in annoyance but release a sigh when my eyes fall on the beautiful rock on my ring finger. I still can't believe that I am getting married only in one month. Everything is feeling like a dream that one day I will wake up from my sleep and the dream will vanish. But I have faith in God that nothing will go wrong in my life.