Loved In A Way - Enemies To Lovers Love Story [Arranged Marriage]

06 - Dinner

Maria Lopez
I had gotten some motivation to get ready for the dinner held tonight, apparently Matteo and his family will be there. I'm not ready for this, what if they ask me some wierd questions about myself. I'm horrible at communicating anyway.

It was exactly 6:45pm and I was running late. I got my hair done by this wonderful stylist. She curled my ends and added some pins and flowers to my hair. It's beautiful. I got my nails done earlier that day and I wanted it to match my dress for tonight and my wedding dress. But I can change it if I want anyway.

I was wearing a light green dress with some white flowers and white heels. My makeup is being done right now but I'm worried I'll be late to dinner because it's already 7pm, dinner starts 7:30.

I could already hear guests coming in. "Alright, Ms.Lopez I'm done with your makeup. Would you like some extra jewelry?"
"Yes, sure." I had a pearl necklace on and some hoop earrings.

"Maria sweetie, come greet the guests!" My dad yelled from downstairs. "Coming Dad!"

I quickly gave myself a approved look after seeing my makeup, the artists left and I took a long breath and went downstairs.

I hope Matteo isn't here yet, I'm already pissed off enough. My heels made noise so some head turned my way. Phew no Matteo. My eyes are safe from the ugliness for a few minutes. I smiled at my aunt — Francesca. She's my favorite one. Always spoiling me. I spotted my brothers near the kitchen, Merlos just smiled and nodded and Carlos came and said hello.

"Hey big sis, you're finally getting married huh?" He teased, he knows I'm against this but still makes me wanna slap him. "Shut up Carlos."

"Alright, alright. Father told me Matteo came a few minutes early he's in the living room." He gave me a good luck face before disappearing somewhere.

"Oh. My goodness Maria! You've gotten so grown from the last time I saw you, I believe in Highschool maybe — or even University!" My Grandmother said, she's been recovering from my mothers pass. I only get to see her a few times a year due to her not being around here. She lives in Australia but came here for the wedding with my uncle.

"Thank you Grandma. It's very nice seeing you. How are things?" I hugged her. I knew she's getting older and I wanna spend as much time with her these few years. She had just tuned 68 years old about 4 weeks ago, i don't consider that age that old. But she was still aging I guess. 

"Las cosas han ido bastante bien, querida! Te extrañé mucho, dame otro abrazo cariño"

Translation: "Things have been pretty good my dear! I missed you so much, give me another hug sweetheart."

"No puedo creer que te vayas a casar, mi bebé, tu padre estará muerto si descubro que está vendiendo a mi nieta a un asqueroso!" 

Translation: "I cant believe you're getting married my baby, You're father will be dead if I find out he's selling my granddaughter to some creep!"

I hugged her while she was ranting about creeps, or some sort. I wanna agree with her but before I cold she walked over to my father and they talked for a while. I wandered round and greeted some guest, including my cousin - Isabel. She was my closest cousin growing up. My brothers and her would always have crazy sleepovers and have loads of fun. 

"Oh my goodness Maria! its been like forever. How have you already gotten married before me? I swear we'll have to discuss about this." Isabel was 1 and a half year older than me and was always shorter than me when we were younger but somehow she has already grown a few inches taller than me

"You look so different, lets sit down and I'll tell you everything" I gave her a tight hug, We sat on the couch where nobody was around - well people were here, but minding their business.

I looked around for Matteo a few times while we chatted, I still couldn't spot him, Not that i care or anything. "Alright so tell me now, I wanna see this 'Matteo' I've been hearing about from my parents and basically everywhere." 

"Okay so, I got in a arranged marriage with that asshole from high-school--Matteo.." 

"WHAT! Maria, I saw him the other day at the bank and oh god, he is a goddess!" Her wide eyes made me want to punch her face. "Lower your voice Isabel." I could tell she was keeping her mouth shut from saying something stupid, I love her though.

"Okay, Okay. But like, what the actual fuck Maria. I thought you meant another 'Matteo'. This is crazy news." 

"Alright everybody! We are starting dinner in about 15 minutes, we are just waiting on one person." My father announced soon after me and Isabel silently ended our conversation. 

I just know that 'one' person is Matteo.

Always late.

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Authors note: 

-Im so sorry i haven't been posting, i was logged out sadly.

I'll continue posting regularly. 

-angiee