Chapter 73_ Embarrassed 3
The evening was set as men and women entered the grand hall decorated and transformed into a place of glitz and glamour..
They tend their invitation cards to the two big burly men at the entrance of the hall, who allowed them in after confirming their identities..
Among these fancy people was long beard who was dressed in a black cheap looking tuxedo, beside him was a lady who was assumed to be his date..
The body guard looked up from the invitation card to the man before him who had a smile on his face..
“Enjoy your night..”
They were granted access to go in afterwards, Long beard’s eyes roamed around the hall in search of a familiar face or perhaps faces..
Meanwhile…
Anita adjusted her dress a little when she spotted some women from the ‘high class women meeting’
She wore a red stunning dress with a touch of gold which shimmered like sunlight on silk, its fitted bodice and flowing skirt draped elegantly on her curves.
By her side stood Damien who was hissing in impatience peeping at his wrist watch at every chance he got..
“She isn’t here yet?” She asked..
He hummed in response, he took a deep breath in and turned around to leave her side when he spotted Alexa speaking to an unfamiliar man discreetly..
“Is that the boyfriend she was talking about?” he arched a brow at his own words..
He knew of his sister’s high taste in everything but this time it seems different..
“I’ll be right back mum”
Anita reached out to his arm before he could take a step, she pouted blinking her eyes at him..
“Don’t leave yet.. I have to introduce you to a few friends.. even though they know who you are, since you’re famous”
Damien exhaled sharply, this sounded awkwardly familiar to him, she does this every time they host a party..
Three women approached them with wide grins on their faces, one which was obviously feigned.. he knew them all..
“Mrs Sterling!” They chirmed in unison and all he could do was just stand there to be used as a bragging tool by his mum..
Anita flashed them one of her widest grin, she tucked her hand into Damien’s arm to flaunt him off like always..
“Hey ladies!.. you’re looking all pretty” She complimented..
“OMG! I love your dress!” one of them who wore a royal blue gown exclaimed with her eyes almost popping out of its sockets..
And as always, Anita grinned from ear to ear..”My husband got it for me.. he’s too sweet and oh.. here is my son.. I’m sure you all must have heard of him and seen him in several TV interviews”
Damien offered a polite smile, his gaze fell on his mum who was loving the attention she was getting from the women..
“He’s handsome but definitely not single.. my baby is taken and rumors has it that the lady he’s into is quite mysterious”
One of the women arched a brow “Wait Anita.. isn’t he like engaged to Rihanna Brown?”
Anita snorted, Rihanna her foot! her precious son can’t be with a woman like her..
“Oh! is he? I guess-
Damien sighed and suddenly pulled his mum along with him, she never misses a chance to speak ill about Rihanna..
“Hey slow down honey..”
He stopped walking when he was quite a distance away from the women who were now murmuring amongst themselves..
“Mum what was that about?”
“I have no idea of what you’re talking about.. sooner or later everyone will find out that you have a son with Olivia.. so what’s the big deal if I tell everyone about Olivia?”
Damien touched his temples with a groan escaping his lips, luckily for his mental state, his dad appeared in front of them..
“There you are Anita! you look stunning..”
He rolled his eyes and walked away from their side, he wasn’t ready to listen to them complimenting each other or else he wanted to die from redness..
He collected a glass of red wine from a waiter passing by feeling a bit annoyed that Olivia and Kelvin weren’t here yet, a sudden gasp from the guests made him turn around to face the entrance of the hall…
His throat bobbed up and down the moment his eyes fell on her, he swallowed hard, she was here..
She looked breathtakingly beautiful in her gold colored dress that flowed down her height, its deep cut neck showed off a little of her mounds..All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.
Which in a way annoyed him, he shook off every negative thoughts and placed the glass of wine on a table before walking to their direction..
“Woah! who’s that hot dude coming our way?” Bianca teased pointing her brows to Damien’s direction..
Olivia’s face flushed, she bit her lower lip suddenly feeling nervous, this was the first time that she was invited to such a grand event hosted by the Sterling’s..
She was startled when Kelvin suddenly left her hand and bolted to Damien who immediately lifted him into his arms like he weighed nothing..
She frowned, he just gave Kelvin more reasons to compare him to her..
She could hear the murmurs and also feel the stares as Damien stood in front of her..
And to top it all, her supposed partner in crime and best friend ditched her..
“Bianca! get back here!” she said in a lowered and firm tone but the latter had a mind of her own as she scurried off with Kiara…
Damien cleared his throat and stretched forth his hand to Olivia..
“Come on..”
She panicked a little, the cameras were clicking and flashing while the guests were murmuring and whispering among themselves, she took a deep breath in and raised her hand to place it on his..
But…
She was shoved aside by another figure who accepted Damien’s outstretched hand..
And that figure was none other than Rihanna Brown!
“Damien.. I think we need to talk in private” her chirpy and annoying voice broke out..
Olivia snapped her head back to Rihanna who casted her a look of hatred, this little act didn’t miss the eyes of everyone..
“How dare-
Her speech was cut off.. why??
Kelvin who was still in Damien’s arms suddenly pulled Rihanna’s hair packed into a messy bun..
“Why did you push my mummy? you bad aunt!” His little voice pierced through everyone’s ears..
Damien tried to move back away from Rihanna but Kelvin’s grip only got stronger leaving Rihanna screaming on top of her lungs..
“Kelvin.. let her go” Olivia cautioned which fell on deaf ears..
“No mummy.. she picked on you, she’s a bad lady and bad people should be taught a lesson”
Olivia touched her forehead with a sigh, she knew it! she knew it! she knew it! they were going to create a scene.. and look, they’ve barely spent a minute in here..
The flashes and clicks of cameras became even more alarming, Olivia walked in between the two and detached Rihanna’s hair from Kelvin’s grip..
Rihanna stepped back panting heavily, her once beautifully styled hair was now a royal mess, she could hear the giggles and loud laughter flying around the hall..
“How dare you?!” She screeched glaring furiously at Kelvin..
“You started it bad aunt! my mummy could have gotten hurt!”
Alexa walked to Rihanna and stood by her side, her eyes fell on Olivia and then to her son who looked like he wasn’t satisfied by what he just did..
“You listen carefully to-
Damien took hold of Olivia’s hand and turned around walking back to their designated table totally disregarding the two who were fuming behind them..
Rihanna’s face reddened in embarrassment, she was totally embarrassed.. for real, this was the most gruesome way to humiliate her..
Anita turned to face her friends who also had a look of confusion on their faces, who was that lady? and why does the little boy look like Damien?
“I told you! that’s his wife and son!” She exclaimed which made Aldrin choke on his drink..
Meanwhile from a distance, Bernard was seething in rage, not only did Olivia come to his birthday party, but she chose to bring her son along with her and also wear the dress meant for Rihanna..
“Call Damien over.. I want to have a word with him” He murmured to the guard standing next to him..
Patricia held her husband’s arm shaking her head slowly..
“Let them be.. Damien already made his decision to chase after Olivia and her son.. you can talk to him when this event is over.. you’ll only make matters worse by talking things out with him now” the old lady said calmly, and like an antidote her words were able to cure his anger..
He took in a deep breath and squeezed her hand holding his arm gently..
“Fine” he remarked in defeat..
At another part of the hall..
Alexa strode to long beard who was chunking down his glass of red wine greedily, she snorted in embarrassment and approached him…
“You rascal! I didn’t call you here to drink and eat like a fool! do you get that?!”
The red haired lady standing next to Long beard snapped a brow at Alexa’s rudeness..
“Excuse me you spoilt little brat!.. that’s no way to talk to my boyfriend!.. don’t think he’s your puppet all because you invited him to your old man’s party.. ugly!” She seethed in rage glaring daggers at the insolent young lady..
Alexa pointed a finger at the lady’s face gritting her clenched teeth..
“Mind how you speak to me you poor rat! or else I’ll bounce you out of this party with nothing but embarrassment! and as for you long beard.. caution whoever she is to you.. meet me at the agreed location in five” she barked out, turned around and left..