Chapter 4

Sebastian POV.

“There’s no way I’m taking this”

“Aside being embarrassed I was disgraced and she had the guts to kiss a Russo? “

“Seb I’m so sorry, I don’t what to say and I don’t know what got into her, she’s never like this” Mrs Smith said a bit shaken from what she had just witnessed but that was little to pacify the rage threatening to force itself out.

“I hope your family is ashamed of what your daughter just did, kissing a man at her own engagement ? Such a disgraceful act and then a minute ago she was accusing my son of cheating and then what did she do? Cheat right on camera and then acts out” my father said to the Smiths.

“Hope you have enough money saved up cause this would be the last taste of luxury you’d have in the next millennial “ my mother sneered

“No you can’t pull out the investment nnttt “ Mr Smith stammered

“We just signed a ten billion dollar worth deal and you pulling out would mean we’d have to pay back and that could cost us the company”

“correction, you would have to pay back not we cause the Woods are closing all business with your family and reasons being a breach in contract, if you have any complaints you can take it to my lawyer and if that isn’t enough for you then how about a lawsuit then, that way your family would be completely destroyed” Dad added then walked out with my mum and me trailing behind giving off an extremely wicked look. I looked over my shoulder and smirked cause someone seemed confused .

“Vanessa Smith get ready for what’s coming your way, no one crosses Sebastian Woods and live to tell the tale comfortably “

Alex POV

“The turn of events was crazyyyy, one minute I’m sitting sipping from my champagne flute and watching the events that were unfolding and the next minute the most hated person in my life smashed her lips on mine. “

I really hate gatherings like this because they are all fake, just people here for connections. I saw the look in their eyes when I walked in, I saw the shock , I saw the internal screams, the joy and some the mischief. They all wanted to connect with me but I wouldn’t be connecting with anyone, especially not in this gathering. I’m simply going to be here until after the engagement and wouldn’t be waiting for whatever happens after but here I am sitting with the least liked person on my list at a café hiding from the paparazzi after the foolish stunt she pulled. She could have kissed anyone but decided it to be me. Like who the hell kisses their enemy, yeah I splashed water on her earlier but kissing me in a vent like such and also for revenge to her ex and to me for just water splash is quite unimaginable and now I’m placed in a spot with the pictures of us trending the net because who wouldn’t want to write about enemies kissing, sighhh. My phone has been buzzing non stop in the past half an hour with everyone demanding an explanation, I even left Patricia at the event, I left my own date at the event which makes it worse because the media and paparazzis are starting to enjoy themselves with me as the storyline. I definitely hate Vanessa even more right now especially since she seems so unbothered by the situation. I looked across and saw how calm she looked but deep down I know she’s quite disturbed and thinking of different prospects and ways to get out of this. More reasons why I don’t I don’t ever allow emotions take control.

Thinking about it I’ve never really looked at her up close for this long, she’s even more pretty than the media portrays her to be, heart shaped face , doe eye shape containing beautiful brown eyes that reminds me of iced Americano but mixed with milk and a tad bit of sugar and those lips, those plump and petite pink lips that were on mine some minutes ago , makes me want to kiss it once more .

“Shit what am I doing” I said out loud forgetting I was still with her.

“You sitting with the prettiest face you’re gonna see in your whole life “ her annoying voice rang out in the most sultry and annoying way possible

“Don’t flatter yourself, you might be pretty but I guess pretty dumb” I said as I watched her gape at me with her mouth wide opened. She closed her mouth and was ready to clap back but I definitely wouldn’t allow that.

“ pulling a stunt link that is not only dumb, stupid and reckless but also selfish. You thought only about yourself at that moment and not about the repercussions to just that kiss but I’m not surprised though, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”

“what did you just say?” she asked already fuming with visible rage

“ Yes and I mean it, you’re as self centered as your father was and still is” I replied squarely.

“You really are something you know, something of no value just like what just came out of your mouth. I’m selfish? Really? But you kissed me back and now I’m the selfish one, just nice” she said picking her bags about to leave but I found myself holding onto her hands.

“As much as I don’t like you, I would advice not to leave here yet, all eyes are still on us right now and your going out would be falling right into their arms”

I pulled her and moved her towards the back door where my driver was already waiting to pick me up, he has my car and another of our car packed there. I allowed Vanessa take one with my driver and I drove mine out. I followed right behind until the intersection where we separated.

“It’s quite a good thing though”

“ This isn’t the definition of good mama”

“This is a definition of good and a good time for him to get married, you’re not getting younger and I’m not getting stronger, than me to pass your position on but you can only do it when he gets married that way we are certain there would be an heir, you know that don’t you “

“Grandma I know that but I’m definitely not getting married to a Smith even if I were to rush into it” I said walking into the room while taking of my jacket, the conversation seized almost immediately but knowing grandma to be the way she is I knew this wasn’t ending anytime soon.

“Yes but getting married would solve two problems at once, the news would be in your favor and your father would be able to retire soon while I prepare to carry my great grand child”

“Grandma that isn’t helping in any way, I plan to destroy and not create family bonds with that family, you do remember what her father made us go through”

“That was a long time a go Alex, you need to put all of it behind you”

“ Granny I’m not getting married yet and definitely not to her”

“Alright then, enjoy your Vice president position till whenever you’re ready to follow the rules, and you won’t be getting married to just anyone don’t forget that” she said then went into her room

“Can this day get any worse” I sighed while my father just patted my back and left to his room.

I needed to let off steam and the best way I can do that is to have sex with someone who I didn’t care about, I pulled out my phone and dialed Patricia’s number, I knew she would be angry and needing some explanation but I also knew she would never reject a meeting with me. My mind trailed back to the kiss I had with Vanessa and I knew I needed to get her out of my mind and fast. I picked up my jacket and stepped back out, this is going to be a really long night.