Chapter 2

Chapter 2

      Alex Russo’s pov.

    “Remind me again why I was invited to this party?” I complained over the phone to my mom while I did the knot on my toe getting ready to head to the office.

“ we don’t like them and they don’t like us, so why don’t they just cut the crap and leave us out of this, now I’m to attend and act like I care, how nice”. 

“ Baby you know how the business world works and yes understand your anger but rejecting their invitation is going to cause an uproar and we definitely don’t want that ……besides you might get lucky and find a nice girl instead of…..” she continued but knowing where the conversation is leading to I told her I loved her and ended the call.

      As if my life wasn’t stressful enough, now an added and very much unnecessary event has been added plus extra pressure from people expecting niceties from me at the event, well formality is all they would be getting tonight. I picked up my phone, wallet and suitcase then walked out to my car. The family house is huge and everyone has their separate quarters which encompasses a private luxurious apartment, garage and walkway, since my father believes so much in living together and also having your personal space, he came up with this. In his defense ‘at least we could have dinner nights on Saturdays’, I got into my Maserati sports car since I’ll be driving myself and would love some speed to ease the tension. Drove for about thirty minutes when I splashed water over a lady on the side walk who was having car issues, I guess, I stopped then drove back but then instantly regretted it because the person is the least face I’d love to see when starting my day especially when we definitely don’t like each other, I felt like leaving but then a gentleman doesn’t leave after soaking a lady wet, even if the lady is someone he hates. I packed close by while she walked up and kicked my car with her heals, I guessed she wasn’t having a great day also but guess who’s day is about to be completely destroyed when she sees my face, ‘ha-ha’, Vanessa Carter, the scumbag business tycoon’s daughter. Anyways I opened my car door and got out, she looked like a really minute being with me towering over her, like guessed right she wasn’t pleased to see me. 

“ so sorry, it wasn’t intentional princess” I said with my most flattering grin, since I was at fault and I’m trying to not make this look worse I had to at least be nice and be out of her hair as soon as possible .

 “ not intentional huh? I find that hard to believe since you did it” she said giving me the angry look, I guess I’m not leaving here anytime soon, what stupid fate. Knowing apologizing isn’t gonna help right now I decided to just leave and watch her scream her heart out why I drive off.

“ my assistant will get in touch and we’ll settle the bill for damages, I’m late as it is also that car isn’t starting anytime soon so why don’t you just call a ride princess. I would have offered you a ride but no I won’t risk getting my beautiful seats stained, ciao princess” I said and then drove off while she stood visibly fuming and clearly getting ready to put a hole in my heart, too bad I cant wait around. What a way to start my day especially when I would definitely still get to meet her later today, tormenting moments awaits.

 

Vanessa’s POV.

    If eyes could kill, Alex Russo would be lying dead at my feet by now. Still fuming I opened my car door and picked my phone and bag while I call my driver to come pick me up, today is definitely not one of my fun days, enough reason why I look forward to tonight where I get to put at least one annoying and cheating man in his place. I got home but I guess fate wouldn’t just get off my back today because as fate would have it my mom was in the living room and I walked in at the wrong time for me but right time for her since she was going over the plans and putting things in order, rolling my eyes internally I escaped her countless questions and just went to my room. I called my assistant and told her I wasn’t coming anymore and she can take the day off, not like I was even supposed to show up today since it’s my engagement party, thinking about it and seeing how much effort my Mom’s putting into this made my heart twist a knot since I know there wouldn’t be any engagement today. Remember I had to ruin my supposedly special day and also disgrace that disgusting pig called Sebastian for insulting me by cheating and not even have the courtesy to respect today, then two can play the same game only I won’t be cheating but exposing his deeds. I took my phone and made a call then decided to get some ice cream and watch a movie before the stylists arrive, let’s leave making a scene until later, for now I just want to relax.

                                                                                  ……….

       As the sun settles, I couldn’t help but feel a bit bad for the crowd of prestigious men and women already filling my mother’s extremely large and luxurious living area with an even more luxurious decoration to match the interior, some are gathered to celebrate a supposedly perfect union but the most part of them all came for the business association. This party was just an excuse for them to get in contact with more people in the business world, remembering this got me back on track since none of them would even care what happens if I eventually get married or not. Anyways I walked back in my room from the balcony, where I had been having a soiree with myself, time was running fast and I needed to get dressed but first, let me make that call, this evening seems promising already.

Alex pov.

“What a nice way to start the day, why did it have to be her I get to see first thing this morning? But splashing water all over her was just a tad petty”

“Get it together Alex Russo, you don’t ever pity the enemy. It’s not like she was nice to me also, too bad I’m supposed to attend her engagement party tonight , I would rather just call someone to ease me of my tension than go and act like I like anyone in that room but that’s not something I’d risk at the moment “

“Alex!!”

“huh” I snapped out of my thoughts to see an heavily made up Patricia facing me, I stared her up and down and knew she must have taken hours to decide what’s best to use in seducing me today. Pat has been my sleep buddy for a while now, long than most people I’ve been with and the reason being she’s professional, smells nice and handles me well. I really do not want anything other than time to time professional sex but I’m sure Pat want more and I can’t give more which I’ve explained to her. She’s quite okay to stay professional but lately I’ve been taking her as my plus one to most events, not for anything else other than a periodic bathroom quickie to ease my tension and mind. She’s beautiful but the plastic type of beauty, met her at a company party two years ago and she’s been around ever since. 

“you seem out, I’ve been here for the past ten minutes and you didn’t notice”

“ it’s nothing. Be ready by seven pm, the party starts by eight and I would be glad to go early and be back early, you know the drill”

“ yes I do know the drill” she said sounding a tad provocative, she moves around the table and turns my chair around, knelt down and was about to unzip my fly, I placed a hand to stop her and for some reason I didn’t feel like getting sexual pleasure from her today. I could see the shock on her face but she immediately covered it up with a smile, she knows best than to ask questions. 

“8 pm, don’t be late” I said as her phone dinged, a message that I’d sent her a sum enough to get her a fancy dress and anything else she needs. She walked seductively outside and shut the door, then was I able to breath. I really don’t know what it is but I don’t feel too good. When I’ve I ever rejected a great head from her, but I did. Glancing at my wrist watch, I dialed my P.A’s number and passed her some information and things I need done then I picked my keys, phone and wallet, I needed fresh hair and maybe an Espresso.

Sitting at the a corner with dim lighting at my favorite café I couldn’t help but notice Sebastian Wood walk in, thinking he would be coming in with Vanessa Carter and getting ready to ignore whatever she throws at me, I was shocked to see he wasn’t walking in with his fiancee but some other chick, especially since he’s supposed to be engaged tonight but here he is, hours before his big moment being all loved up and dovey with someone else. 

“isn’t this interesting “ I scoffed internally.

How about we watch the drama unfold, isn’t that well deserved? A scumbag for more scumbags, hahaha’. 

Sebastian couldn’t have been more stupid though, especially since the media would love to have a taste of a story like this but thank his gods there aren’t camera’s in this café since it’s meant for the high and mighty of the society.

More reason for me to attend the party tonight, I would love to see how bight our dear Vanessa’s smile would look without being aware that she’s getting hooked to a scumbag for life.