THEO'S REDEMPTION

Chapter 2

"Damn", he's already late at his bestfriend engagement party. Andrew would skin him alive if he didn't show in this particular night. He promised his bestfriend that he would come on time, but earlier situation derailed his plan. He was pissed at himself for allowing those thoughts run through his mind when he had to clear his conscience regarding the matter at hand. This is a joyful occassion and he was happy for his bestfriend therefore he need to masked his anger. There's a time for everything and he would not ruin the happiness of the person who was more than a bestfriend to him rather more like of a brother.

Rows of lights illuminating the long driveway of the majestic Sinclaire mansion who stood on top of the hill in the exclusive property of Chicago. Expensive cars lining up and people coming out with it adorned with their ostentatious jewelries, is sure a show off from the Chicago elite society. He hates this kind of party, full of pretentious people but he had to, for his bestfriend and his family were exception.

He missed this place, during high school and college he visited here regularly. Andrew always invited him to spend school break and holidays. Since he was alone in his home, he choose to tag along with his bestfriend. He has a good memory in this place, it's been a while since he's been here. After their college graduation, Andrew and him became busy to their respective career and responsibilities. They always keep in touch though and sometimes meet up if their not busy and spare sometimes catching up each other's lives. Andrew leading the vast Sinclaire empire, and he as the De Marco heir he had responsibilities to uphold also. Coming here always felt like coming home, the Sinclaire's always welcomed him with warmth and he was treated as part of their family. He always wanted to have a family like them, a wishful thinking but he hopes someday it will come true. His thought is jolted in a particular memory tha he had long buried in the deep recess of his mind. Amelia Sinclaire, it's been 7 years since that unforgettable night. How he wanted to relived the memory of her angelic beauty, those golden eyes so innocent, trusting him.
He breath a lungful air, his chest becomes heavy, visiting the past would do him no good considering the double life he lead, it only cost danger to people he cared about.

His entrance makes a buzz of excitement, conversation stilled, all looking at the man with the powerful stride and enigmatic persona. People parted to give way when he walked with a purpose is to reached his bestfriend and his family at the center of the ballroom.

Women eyeing him like they wanted him in their bed, blatantly inviting with their surreptitious glance even with their partners on their side. Shameless women whose eyes devoured him like a peace of meat. Indeed he was a prime specimen, but he was accustomed with those looks, he just preferred to ignore them. That's why women are intrigue of him and his dark looks as part of being half italian. He rarely seen dating in public and they wished to be the one to capture the elusive billionare.

People only knows him as billionaire and a philanthropist, he continued the legacy of his parents to give back to society and head of several foundation that helps the less fortunate. What they didn't know he is also the feared Mafia Don. He doubt that people knows him of his other profession and that he thrive on danger.

His steps  halted when he saw a particular vision, he double take his breath, drinking the sight of the girl he keep hidden in the deepest corner of his heart. The same girl who turns into the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. She was gorgeous then, but God, she grown up into an ethereal beauty. His heart beats erratically, those golden eyes that looks at him with wide surprise and innocence still lurking in them, luring him to think of those forbidden thoughts that he still harbored whenever she was near him.

"Well looks whose here", finally presenting himself with the usual uproar, especially from women might I add. I know the buzz and excitement, only you could evoke such entrance. Good to see you brother, getting late though is not what I expected of you, but I forgave you, just expect a punishment later.