Lilian literally didn't have any sleep last night. She was way too excited about today being her only Son's engagement party. She had worked hand in hand with the event planner to make sure everything turned out as the beautiful image she had in her head.They eventually settled to use the Martin's mansion for the outdoor event because of security as well as privacy as Connor had instructed."I wouldn't do too much if I were you, Mama." Nadia graced the dressing room with her presence along with her 5-year-old daughter."Grandma!!!!!" Lenora ran as fast as her legs could carry her towards Lilian who was seated by the vanity table. She was all dressed up and the make-up artist just finished working on her face."Hi, my love." She eventually picked her granddaughter up and pulled her into a warm hug.As the little girl got acquainted with her Grandmother, Nadia exchanged greetings with the makeup artist, as well as Nancy."You look so pretty, Grandma.""Thank you, my love, and so do you
"It's good to see you after a very long time of you avoiding me." Aaron said."I'm not avoiding you," Connor mumbled, looking away from his father as he approached him and Ivan."Good day, sir."Aaron smiled, giving Ivan a side hug."I hope to get an invitation from you soon for the same gathering like this.""Oh, I don't think so, Sir.""You have no idea how much of a lucky bastard you are," Connor mumbled."Why, my Son?" Aaron asked Ivan."Does he need to have a reason?" Connor spilled before he could stop himself.Ivan chuckled, seeing Aaron throw a glare at his son."I don't know. I just think marriage is not for me.""Who told you that?"Ivan shrugged, his eyes meeting with that of a blondie in red dress. He instantly smiled at her."Don't shut your mind against it because it's a beautiful thing. Especially with the right person.""Excuse me, Sir but this is important too." Without waiting for Aaron to give consent or permission, Ivan made his way to where the blondie was standin
"Is.....is this me?" She was finally able to speak after a couple of seconds of staring at her reflection in the mirror."Now you know why we are both stunned." Gloria approached her, standing to her right, and Nikky approached her, standing to her left."Oh my, are those tears I see in your eyes?""Girl, you better don't let them fall. You're a masterpiece and I don't want you to ruin what I just did." Nikky said sternly, making Gloria chuckle."Cheer up, honey. So this is the beauty you've been hiding behind your work clothes? This dress looks perfect on you. You look so much like a goddess.""I..." She sniffled, trying to shift back the tears that were forming in her eyes."I...don't know what to say.""You don't have to say anything, Darling and if you must know, you're one of the best clients I've had to work with. Your skin is really good so I didn't have to break a bone to do too much. This is all YOU girl! You're a natural beauty and you need to be proud of it.""I agree with
As the Celebrity of the night, it was normal for all attention to be on him and he had already prepared his mind ahead for it. But this was different. At that moment Connor excused himself from his lover and business partner, he had no idea what was controlling him as he made steps toward her.One thing was certain; the fact that he needed to be with her right now without giving a fuck if people were staring.Seeing that She was soon going to escape from him, he took longer strides so he could reach her on time.He grabbed her hand, then put himself in front of her, blocking her way."Let go of me, Connor."She stylishly tried to wriggle her hand away from him, not looking into his eyes. She wanted to do it forcefully but knowing people might be watching, She didn't want to create a show.""Look at me.""Let go of me.""I want to see those eyes, look at me.""Please Connor, let me go." She still didn't look at him. Her voice was as though she wanted to cry."You should know me by now
"Marrying you would definitely be the worst mistake I would have made. We are over!""You lie! Not when I got the ring already." She wriggled her fingers at him."It's okay Diane. What the hell is going on, Connor? people are watching!""Tell her to apologize to Nancy or this wedding is over!""Why will you do that to her?" She asked her son, referring to Diane"I was engaging in a polite conversation with Nancy when she badged in and ridiculed her. You want me to marry a woman that has no respect for people because they are not of the same status as we are?""I know I'm a terrible person with terrible behavior but I don't need a terrible partner to compliment me.""It's fine, She doesn't have to. I'm not angry. I have no right to b...." She was saying but Connor cut her off by glaring at her."Just apologize baby. So we can enjoy the party." Lilian pleaded to Diane."Apologize to a maid? I did nothing wrong, Mom. Look, tonight's our night and he's holding hands with her, tell me why
"Like I care about you or what you think. And I won't fall for your dirty threats.""Oh really? I can't wait to see the look in these evil eyes of yours when you find out my words aren't a mere threat.""I can't waste my time dealing with you." She excused herself. Nadia didn't block her way this time around."Just as you should. Before I do something that I'm not going to regret to you."The moment she went away with her troubles, Nadia sighed. Her eyes met with Nancy and her heart went out to her.She approached Nancy who already had Galdino by her side. He was trying to dry the water on her body with a dried cloth.Knowing he was struggling with it, especially with Nancy's face since the makeup was starting to smear, She collected the handy towel from Galdino."Please let me have it. You can go. I'll take care of this""Are you sure about this Ma'am? I can stay and help.""It's cool, I've got this."He nodded, handing over the clothe."Are your quarters open?""No, ma'am.""I thoug
"Where's your Best friend?" Connor asked, approaching Bessie and Ivan who had their tongues in each other's mouths.The duo pulled away."Were you guys not together just now?""Did you really have to interrupt us?"Bessie and Ivan said respectively, making Connor glare at them."She could be anywhere! She's your babe, go find her." Ivan replied, wanting to go back to his intimate position with Bessie."Were you not just hitting on a blondie?""What blondie?" Bessie asked."Ignore him, Babe. He's just cranky and wants to cause trouble for us."Ivan circled a hand around her waist."Whatever makes you sleep at night! Where's Diane?""Dude, maybe you should tie her to you. That way, you won't get to lose her."Connor rolled his eyes, looking around to see if he could sight her anywhere."It's good to see you worrying about her. That's very sweet. But I'm sure she's doing okay.""She's been anticipating tonight for a while and it would be so dumb of her to ghost her engagement party.""Oh,
Nancy was literally frozen where she stood. She had no idea what the cause of her increased heart rate was. The fact that he was standing too close to her enough to make her forget everything else? The fact that his sister saw them in this position and assumed she had feelings for him when all she wanted was for him to let her be or the fact that he just said something which made her doubt if she heard him well.Connor held her hands, staring deep into her eyes, with the hope that she was going to give him the response he wanted to hear."Say something!""What?" She snapped out of her fearful thoughts"Tell me to call off the wedding.""Why?" Her voice came out hoarse."Because you want me to.""Why?" She said again since that was the only thing she could think of."Stop beating about the bush, Nancy. I know you heard me well.""I just wanted to be sure I heard you well. Why would you want me to say something like that?""Because only you have the power to stop this wedding.""How? I