Heir

Rosa pov:

I watched as the glass shattered on the floor loving the effect I gave off.Whispers could be heard all around the room.

My eyes fixed on the shattered glass on the floor.Reminded of who I was,broken but what kept me going was knowing a broken glass is always the sharpest.It made me move from my darkest days to my brightest but this is just a tip of an iceberg.I smiled raising my head meeting William's pale face.

Next to him was Jeremy,I knew well they were friends but not close friends.

"You are supposed to be dead,"I tried not to cringe over Laura's voice.Her and I have been arch-nemesis since we were little.I knew my presence made her insecure.

Taking a glass of wine,I descend the stairs smiling.My nonna rushed to me,thinking I would just vanish.

"come fai a vivere?"nonna asked.[how are you alive?]

"Almeno sono vevo,"I answered back embracing the warm feeling.[atleast I am alive]

 Shocked faces were replaced by smiles except from three people.I have never been close to my Aunt Lylah but I came to learn she is very nice and bubbly too.Questions after questions were thrown to me but I dodged the conversation.My nonna knew well that I was not comfortable with opening up,well not yet.Little did they know it was not the right time for such revelations.

Elle had invited several reporters and I was all over the tabloids,The owner of Estelle Couture.I could feel a burning gaze on my back and I was sure it was Laura.William kept fidgeting with his hands something he used to do when he was worried or nervous.

The dinner went smoothly but you could feel the tension all around the room.I could feel several eyes burning my back but I didn't turn as I did catch up with my nonna.I noticed Nonna was comfortable with Elle which I was so happy about it.

It was time to give a toast.Deep inside I was burning with hatred,no wait,hate is a strong word I'll go for despise.Yes,I despised the man standing at the corner and my gaze was fixed to him not breaking the eye contact as I took the microphone.

"Thank you all for coming to the dinner even though the invitation were sent last minute,I really do appreciate all your efforts,"I smiled at them.

"Am going to make a toast to Elle, congratulations on your promotion,"she smiled at me with few tears at her eyes.I could see Jeremy fidgeting at the corner with no smile it is almost as if he is not comfortable being here.

"Elle has been my life,yes she is my bestfriend,she has been there for when I was low and in my darkest days and for that I will always be grateful for her.I don't think I would be where I am without her in my life.She is the best friend and sister I have ever had.Even if not by blood,yes I consider you my sister."Right now she had tears rolling down her cheeks as she smiled at me.

Many in the rooms had smiles as they clapped and yes I knew some were honest and some were fake.After going through what I did I learnt how to tell when someone is genuine or not and that comes in handy.I smiled at the crowd.

My eyes shifted from Elle back to William who had raised his eyebrows at me trying to be intimidating and also trying to figure me out but boy he is so in for a bumpy ride.My smile turned to a smirk as I looked away only to find Laura scowling at me.

I was no longer the two goody shoe or scared Isabella.I knew this world is a harsh world and you have to do what it takes for you to not be taken for granted.I glare from me Laura looked scared taking a step back almost tripping on her heels. 

"I'd also like to make a toast to me,for being strong even after losing everything, working my ass off to get where I would be.All those tears I cried, sleepless nights and all those loses I went through when building my empire,but at the end of the long run it was all worth it."I smiled sadly at the crowd reminiscing what I had gone through the last few years.

I could see William tensing a bit and I knew he was scared I was gonna reveal he was the arsonist,but we will see about it.

"I know you all have questions regarding me being back after knowing I have been dead,but I would like for you to respect my decision for now.I am not ready to talk about it but when I am I will definitely answer your questions honestly,"seeing Elle smiling at me made me at ease,she knew it was a touchy subject afterall.A few nodded their heads to symbolize they did understand as others looked at me directly but I could see in their eyes that they understand as others were judgemental.I couldn't care less anyway.

 "Last but not least,I know this is random and will be astonishing but I'd like to make an announcement towards Elle and Nonna.Elle you have known me for a while just as how Nonna can tell when am not okay,"I chuckled as I noticed Elle trying to figure out where I was going while Nonna just smiled at me encouraging I go on,"I would be happy to announce that Elle you are going to be the best aunty and Nonna a great grandma.I am glad to say we are expecting the heir to Estelle Couture."Elle had a shocked face same to Nonna.

Gasps were heard all over the room as the reporters were busy recording everything and taking photos too.I knew in the next few minutes my pregnancy announcement would be all over the tabloids.

People had questioning looks,but I wouldn't judge them so I answered the one I knew they were questioning about.

"And William is the father,"and with that I placed back my microphone to leave a betrayed Laura and astonished William behind.