Mixed feelings by S. N. Nina Arthur (beach read .txt) 📖

He sighed again, “I know him, he will have his revenge from you Vannesa, you should be strong to handle him don’t let him break you, dear,” He said,

I swallowed, there were so many things running in my head. Why the hell everyone is scaring the hell out of me, I took a deep breath, you are strong Venessa don’t let him down your self-confidence and dignity. You can handle him.

Judy with them stepped inside the car, we drove back to the mansion. After reaching the mansion, Paul brought the shopping bags inside. Inside, the living room was full of people hurrying. They were busy doing their work that they didn’t notice any of us working inside. They were walking past us decorating the living room, I walked directly into my room and noticed people cleaning my room, I was getting irritated by this. I turned around and stepped outside the room, I walked straight out of the mansion, I walked into the garden and sat down on a stone bench, I sighed and raised my head up. “God!”

My mind automatically reminded me of him, His face, His smile and his arrogant smirk. I miss him, his touch on my skin, his breath on my neck, his deep voice which gives me goosebumps, his hugs, everything. I never thought I would fall madly in love with a man like him.

The things Paul said made me regret my decision of leaving him, I was wrong I should have given him a chance to talk, This is all my fault. Because of me, he turned into a completely different person. I have to change him, but not like this I can’t marry him. This is not the only option. There has to be another way to change him. I understood why he wants to marry me. I heard him say that last night, he wanted me to suffer just like he suffered the last 6months, I suffered too. It wasn't easy for me living without him. I love him, I wanted to run back to him but I know I can’t do that, I thought he’ll come back, he’ll explain things to me, he’ll promise me he would never do that again, but it never happened, he never came. I waited and waited for him. One day he came back with what? A contract to marry him, This is ridiculous.

Judy came to me breaking my chain of thoughts, “Vennessa What are you doing here?” She said I looked up at her, “ You Should go inside and get ready before Enzo sees you here” I sighed and got up from the bench, “What time is it?” I asked her,

“It’s past 7,” she said,

I gasped, “Go fast you don’t have time to get ready, Engagement party starts at 8”

She took inside of the mansion and inside my room, my room. She pushed me inside the shower, after my shower, she made me sit on the chair called someone. 4 women one entered inside with a dress, they put it on my bed and walked over me, They started working on my makeup and hair, then after that they made me stand up, one of them with black hair took the dress and opened it, they helped me in wearing it. The dress was a burgundy red lace elegant mermaid long floor-length formal dress. Off-the-shoulder neckline with long sleeves, Court train. It perfectly fitted my curves, I moved to the mirror to have a look at myself. I gasped. I was looking at my reflection with my mouth hung open, I looked back at them. “Thank you,” I said,

Judy stepped forward and kissed my forehead, “you look beautiful dear” she said, “Thank you” I said smiling at her. Elie, one of the women who helped me in getting ready, brought my soft dove 5 inches sandals. I wore them. Judy took my hand and led downstairs when I reached the stairs everyone heads snapped to me. Hall was filled with numerous people I know saw in my life. I was feeling nervous my hold Judy’s hand tightened. It was completely silent the only sound was made by my scandals. I lowered my head and stepped down very carefully, after reaching the last one Judy stopped and looked up to see Enzo looking so hot in his black tux, extending his hand I took it and I stepped down.

Antia stepped forward in her looking elegant in her red strapless dress, she turned around facing the people. “ Hello Everybody, My name is Antia Francisco younger sister of Lorenzo Francisco and a close friend of Vennessa Foster, I welcome you all here tonight to celebrate the engagement of my brother Lorenzo Francisco and Vennessa Foster, Thank you for coming to share this milestone event. It means so much to all of us that you’re here at the occasion marking the beginning of their life long commitment, Let the ceremony begun” She turned towards her brother, Enzo took a violet box and opened it, inside was a beautiful diamond ring. He took it and took my hand. I wanted to take my hand back but he held it firmly. He placed the ring in my finger, Judy gave me a red box, I opened it and placed the ring in his finger with shaking hands and then everybody started clapping.

He turned and placed his hand around my waist, pulling me towards him. He moved closer to my ears and whispered “smile”. I plastered a fake smile on my face. The flashes were hitting me pretty badly. Standing so close to him gave me nostalgia yet my heart was racing with anxiety and fear.

Later, Everyone was enjoying the party. Antia walked over us and gave an engagement toast saying “Me and my brother shared a strong bond by birth, I grew up learning different things from him, I love my brother more than anything. I am so happy today to be able to congratulate my brother Enzo and his beautiful fiancee Vennessa, I have always believed that there is someone out there for everyone and today my brother found his and now, ladies and gentlemen, may I ask you to rise and join me in wishing the charming couple health and happiness” she said and kissing me on my cheek and hugging her brother.

Everyone raised their glasses and toasts with Antia, I see Edoardo walking to us, smiling at us. He stopped by us and turned toward them," Hello everyone, I’m Edoardo Francisco Thank you all for coming to celebrate my Son’s engagement.[he turned to Enzo, Smiled] My Son as you’ve grown and matured, you have brought more joy and happiness to our lives than we ever believed possible. Now that you are entering this new phase of life, we wish you the same pleasure that you have given to us, and a lifetime filled with blessings and happiness. Having you as a son has been one of life’s greatest gifts. Today, we begin to share our blessings with Andera. May the two of you know happiness beyond your wildest dreams. Please raise your glasses with me in a toast (pause) to Enzo and Venessa"