30 minutes before the Ballroom scene
Annets POV
"Wowwwwwwww"
The house I am staring at is huge. The walls are all pristine white and it seems very old-fashioned, I love old-fashioned. There is a huge garden that seems to have a lot of mouth-watering fresh produce. The pool looks big and inviting, maybe I can sneak out of the party and go for a dip later.
"Do you think I am presentable?"
I did my makeup in the car so it probably looks like shit. I was lucky I did not poke myself in the eye with the mascara brush. The man who drove me over blushes as I look over at him. He is a real cutey and it may be nice to make a friend here.
"well?"
"You are going to be the most beautiful woman there miss"
My driver is now looking at the ground and shifting his foot around on the driveway. The blush on his cheeks keeps on growing and getting more red. He is so adorable. He is also a suck up and a bit of a liar but still.
"The ballroom is in the second building just at the end of that pathway. I can walk with you if you would like?"
The driver also wants to escort me how charming.
"Well then."
I hold out my arm and he links his through mine as we fall in step down towards the path. If you didn't know he was my driver than you would think we are on a date. We could look like young lovers on a stroll down a long path.
"I didnt get your name"
his voice isn't that deep and you can still tell that he is growing into being a man. I think we are around the same age but hes a bit older than I.
"I wasn't planning on giving it to you"
Once you give a name everything else becomes more real and I don't really want him to become real. A lot of men thought that they owned me. A lot more have gotten close and then left.
I didn't even know his name when he picked me up at my apartment. I found him when he asked "Giannas guest?".
"I will just give you my name, its Henry"
I look up at Henry, the name actually makes him all the more likable.
"it actually suits you"
"If you want to get out of here early just ask the escort at the front door for me and I will drive you anywhere you want to go."
He is a nice boy. I won't ask him to drive me home but it's still a sweet gesture.
"Here we are"
The building was huge and I am a little jealous just looking at it.
"Sir, this is Gianna's guest. Please treat her with the utmost care and respect"
Henry turns to me and I disentangle my arm from his
"Have a wonderful night miss beautiful stranger"
He gives me a shy smile
"Goodbye Henry it was nice meeting you"
I step through the front door and into the foyer. Its actually pretty big but what do I expect.
"May I take your coat?."
"Yes sir"
I chose to wear my mothers favorite coat. She gave it to me as a gift when I was 17. I loved it so much she told me I had to have it.
It looks stunning and extravagant with my deep blue silk dress. That woman did have good taste and even though we didn't have a lot we had good quality. I wish I could visit her but I don't have the time or money.
Slipping my coat off I give it to the man who is in charge of them.
"The door immediately in front of you will take you to the dance floor. There is a sign for washrooms. When you collect your coat just use Giannas name and you will get it as quick as possible. Have a nice night miss."
I like this butler dude he is very straight and to the point. Makes things so much easier than having to fill the air with small talk.
Walking forward I fix my hair in front of my dress. I sometimes forget to wear a bra and its just my luck that it happened tonight. I hope no one will notice.
I instantly hear music as the door is opened its a soft Jazz that I see a lot of couples are dancing. Their movements are so smooth and practiced its really something spectacular to see.
"Annet!"
Gianna takes both my hands and brings me towards the dance floor
"doesn't this music make you crave a lot of romance and good sex"
I can't help the giggle that escapes my throat as she brings me in close and we start to dance. We probably look like those middle schooler's that just hang off of each other and sway side to side.
"I just need some good sex Gia, not romance"
"I wish I could give you both but alas I am engaged"
Something makes me believe her words. The tone comes off as if she is kidding but I know she isn't.
"Promise me something"
She turns serious and gazes down into my eyes. I have never seen her look like this its both mesmerizing and kind of scary.
"Promise me that you will not run away from love when it finds you. I know how you feel about feelings but since I am not marrying for love I want you to."
A tear rolls down her face and I cup her cheek and wipe it away with my thumb. My gorgeous Gianna is crying and I can't do a damn thing to comfort them.
"Why don't you marry for love?"
A second tear rolls down her cheek and I feel as if I have made matters worse by those words.
"Because the one I love doesn't love me back."
She then stops moving and cups my face as a single tear escapes my blue eyes. I wish that she didn't have to feel this pain and sadness. I usually never cry but for Gianna, I can't help but let a few tears fall.
She moves my head to her chest so that my cheek rests just above her breasts and she starts to sway to the music once again. Her chin is resting on my head and I put both arms firmly around her body. For the first time in a long time, I feel she is happy.
"If I fall in love then nothing will stop me from having that man."
"or woman"
I believe I am straight but, I don't feel like arguing with Gianna over who I am going to love. She can be a bit exhausting
"Yes Gianna, or woman"
"Now my father and uncle are going to want to meet you. Uncle Matteo wants to take Romancia and I out of school but my father is still on the fence. I need you to do your thing."
"wow its the first time I am meeting your parents and you want me to offend them? Hell of an impression"
For the next ten minutes, there are no sounds that come from our lips just us dancing and swaying to the music.
"Gianna you dance so nicely with your friend, why can you not dance with your fiance this way?"
She tenses up and grips onto me like a viper. Damn this woman is strong she is going to suffocate me if this continues. Who the hell is talking to her? the voice is male and he sounds a bit older but that's all I can gather. He is standing to my backside and Gianna still won't release me.
I have to give her a good pinch before she lets me go.
"My fiance isn't even here Matteo, he is too much of a pussy to be in a room full of these men."
Ohh so this is the uncle. I have only laid eyes on him for a second and I don't really like him at all. The vibes that he gives off are creepy. Romancia is standing behind him and looks at me apologetically. Seeing his face and then looking at hers I can tell this guy is her father.
"Baby use better language than that in front of our guest"
A man walks up and kisses Gianna on the cheek he is a bit taller than her but not much How many more people are going to pop up out of nowhere? I would have to say he is average with absolutely everything. His hair is even the most generic brown I have ever seen. The only thing not average about him is the respect he has. I can tell this man is very powerful.
"sorry father I didn't mean to offend Annet"
I like how she didn't want to offend me but doesn't really care for her fiance. If this was a different situation I would be laughing my ass off.
"I was just telling Annet about our school situation"
"There is no situation, woman should not be in school. Their job is to cook and clean not think. The fact that you brought a woman shows how stupid you are because a man would have worked better"
WHAT THE FUCK. This old little man named Matteo needs to get his teeth knocked down his throat. I have never seen or met someone so insulting in my life.
I think it's a good time to start my little-unprepared speech. Let's just hope and pray I don't mess this shit up
"The reason why Gianna and Romancia should still attend university may be a bit complex for you so, pay attention. There is freedom and power in knowledge. Do not be afraid of what these women can achieve with the sharpened brains they are making. There is beauty in the language we read and write. Being able to speak correct English is a gorgeous as the best pieces of art. Everything that Romancia and Gianna accomplish is more than just work, its something they put their hearts and soles into. Character is built upon the hundreds of hours we have studied. The fact that we are women makes us different then men, it makes us better. We live in a sexist crazy world where people, like Matteo here, would like to see us fail but we won't. You want your daughter to be a good wife then educate her on how to be a person first. You have a very large business Mr. Bianchi and I know these two girls would prove how much worth and value they have. Don,t take them out of university because they were born with tits and a vagina. The only reason you should take them out is if they don't deserve it which they obviously do."
The whole room has gone silent. There is no more music, laughter or talking. It seems as if everyone has stopped and the only sound is breathing. Giannas father doesn't say anything and just stares dumbfounded. Matteo looks red as a tomato and he is mad as hell.
Gianna reaches out to grab my hand and squeezes it as a thank you.
It's almost silent for a good 30 seconds
suddenly all that I can hear are footsteps walking towards my back. Everyone seems to be staring at the person who owns them but I can't bring myself to turn around and look. For the first time since I got here, I am afraid and the reason is stalking towards me.
A slow clap joins those slow-moving footsteps. A deep and seductive voice says
"I have a proposition for you"
If I wasn't so scared I may have told him to fuck off but, for the first time in my life, I am left speechless.
gulp.....
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