Destined for Revenge

Chapter 47

Aveliene's pov:

We entered as I glanced around. There were lots of people gathered mostly elites and mafia. Everyone was busy in their chats. Although the atmosphere feels intimidating and not friendly. I was glad that Vaughn was keeping me close to him.

Suddenly a man in his late thirties came to us. A smile was plastered on his face. He was wearing a grey tux.

"I am happy that you came here Mr Rodriguez." He said and shook hands with Vaughn. I can see everyone respects Vaughn even though if he is younger then them.

"Nice to meet you ,Mr Martin", Vaughn greeted in a formal tone.

"I see , you came here with your wife, and she is a beauty, nice to meet you", he said and smiled at me. To which I greeted back politely.

"Well, I hope you both enjoy the party", he said and took his leave.

After we met other guests, who were mostly Vaughn's business acquaintances. I started feeling bored as they constantly talk about business and mafia. But I still kept a polite expression.

Suddenly, I saw a familiar face, it was Jeremy. He looked at me and smiled. I glanced at Vaughn who was still busy talking with his business associates so I took my leave then slowly approaches Jeremy.

"Hey Aveliene you look beautiful", he said with a smile.

"Thanks Jeremy, by the way I didn't know that you like business parties." I said teasingly.

To which he chuckles and spoke-"No, I don't like them actually I came here on behalf of my dad, he is a famous architect ,he was invited but he can't come and as I was here, he insisted me to attend.", he said, so he got his passion for architecture from his dad.

"Same here, I also don't like them but Vaughn asked me to accompany him."I said and sighed.

"Let's have a drink?", he asked, to which I glanced at Vaughn who was still busy in his conversation then turned to Jeremy and nodded.

We then went towards the drinks counter.

"I am glad that I found you otherwise I barely know anyone here except, my dad's boring old friends", he said to which I chuckle at his dramatic expression.

"I insisted Natalie to join me but, she has found this another guy from her college. And they are spending time together." He said and sighed. I was happy to know that Natalie will no longer will be around Vaughn.

We talked for a while, Jeremy told me about his and his dad's passion for architecture and how his dad always supports him. I smiled with adoration while listening to him.

I wish I could also have this kind of bonding with my dad. Sadly it seems next to impossible.

We stood there in silence. Until Jeremy spoke again.
"Aveliene I am happy that I got to meet you before leaving." he said and I gave him a sweet smile.

"If you don't mind I want to talk to you in private?", he asked and I thought for a moment then nodded. His face lighten up as we went outside near the garden, where there was hardly any other person. I felt the cool breeze caressing my bare skin. I felt better here then in.

"So Aveliene actually I wanted to tell you something, if you don't mind?", he said while nervously scratching the back of his neck.

"Sure you can Jeremy", I said politely.

"Actually Aveliene, When I first met you and we talk", he said while I remember that day and nodded him continue.

"I started liking you", he said with a nervous smile.