RESIST

Chapter Three

You're looking good, Scarlett. I assured myself looking at my reflection on the mirror.

Finally, it was the night for my homecoming party. Meaning, this is when Papa will say what was the emergency about.

I had a low self-esteem. I was improving actually. Before, I had no confidence. Not even a bit. I always considered myself inferior to everyone in all aspects. Who wouldn't be after what I had gone through when I was young?

Mama suggested that I had done my make up with the stylist but as always I disagreed. I still have insecurities meeting new people and if I had agreed, I would have had to stay with the stylist for at least an hour.

Moreover, I was not a big fan of make up.

Honestly speaking, make up doesn't make me really beautiful. I mean most of the time, I don't like myself if I have heavy make up. I can tolerate light make up only which only included mascara, lipstick and some light shades.

"Hey, Carla." I turned at the door and saw Lorenzo. He was wearing a dark blue tuxedo. The first button of his black shirt was undone. His hair was disheveled giving a boyish look. Overall, he looked handsome. He should of course considering he's a playboy with women falling at his feet. A complete jerk on top. He could basically be called a man-who*e.

I mentally rolled my eyes at my own thought.

He looked shock. His jaw dropped and eyed me from head to toe.

"You look gorgeous and hella sexy. If you were not like my sister, I would totally do you." I laughed at that.

"Hey yourself. You do know that Papa doesn't like you being a playboy, right? Then, why do you keep doing things that might irritate him?" I said ignoring his compliment.

He smirked. "Simple. To irritate him. " He stated with a smug look.

Gosh! This man will never change. Nah! Not will never change. He'll be difficult to change. His that certain someone will have to try hard.

"Let's go?" He asked.

"Yeah. Just let me put on my heels." I said and put on my 3 inches tall heels. My feet was already hurting from walking barefoot on the tiled floor for too long.
But still I wore it. It would be really weird walking in flats while wearing a spaghetti strip black dress which is looking sexy on me. As per my own observation.

After putting on them, I went towards him. I pulled out one of his collars which was hidden by his blazer. After making his shirt, I patted on his shoulder with a knowing look and said, "You are looking very handsome. Very devilishly hot too. And if you weren't my brother, I would totally do you too." I flirted.

He stared at me wide eyes. Not expecting me to flirt with him. I did tell them that I have changed a lot.

"My God! I didn't know you could flirt."

"Okay, enough of this. Let's get going. The guests have arrived. Come." I said and pulled his arm slightly.

We walked downstairs talking about some of the guests. Well, we were actually gossiping about some ladies who liked to show off a lot.

"My! You look gorgeous, dear." Mama said looking at me with love as soon as she saw me.

I smiled. "Thank you Mam. You, too, look very beautiful." It was indeed true. She was a natural beauty. She was very beautiful.

"Dear, you have come?" I turned on our left.

"Yes, Papa.. "

"You're looking beautiful. " He complimented.

"You don't look so bad yourself." I smiled.

Both Mama and Papa were gorgeous. No wonder their children have the same genes.

"I'm offended. You didn't say anything to me." Lorenzo faked hurt. We all laughed at that.

After his mini drama, we got into mingling with the guests. Keeping them
entertain as much as we can.

I felt anxious to see that certain face. That certain person whose presence lit up my world but also at the same time remind me of what I can never be. That certain person whose presence makes me feel as if I can face anything in this world, yet also makes me feel like a loser.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention." It was Papa .

"Today's a special night for my daughter, Scarlett Martin, who was studying came back after 3 years after graduating in Finance and Marketing. Today's her day. Cheers for her!"

All the people clink their glasses together. Some guests near me congratulated me. I smiled at them and thanked them.

But inside, I was anxious.

"Not only that but I have something to announce as well." Everyone listened carefully. I got curious as to what he was about to say. It seemed like the emergency he was talking about.

"Today, I am proud to announce to all that my first born, Alessandro Luca Rossi, will be the new CEO of the entire business empire in America and my second born, Lorenzo Adriano Rossi, will be the new CEO of the companies and it's sub branches in Italy." He announced and all the people cheered.

I was surprised. I knew that one day both the boys will the owners but I didn't expect today for it to be announced. Nevertheless, I was happy for them.

Lorenzo went next to his dad. Papa, then called me and Mama. We stood next to him. Liliana was with us too. But he wasn't.

I looked at Lorenzo questionable after all those congratulations. He looked confused but he understood what i meant and shrugged. So, he too didn't know where he was.

I was busy looking at Lia when suddenly, it became silent. I could hear multiple gapses. I looked at the direction where everyone was looking and I could not simply avert my eyes.

He was looking deadly handsome and sexy in black. He looked like a piece of art with his perfect visual. The first two buttons of his white formal shirt was undone showing some part of his tonned chest. His shining black shoes clicked on the floor. The way he walked screamed authority and confidence.

He walked towards us keeping his eyes on mine. Then, he looked at me from head to toe. I suddenly felt self conscious.
His jaw clenched and his eyes showed a different kind of emotions that I rarely see. Anger and ...... I can't figure out.

Why was he looking really pissed off after seeing me in the dress?

He didn't like it?