Under the stars

Chapter 7

Everyone's eyes were glued on me and I was starting to crash under the pressure but I knew better so I held my composure took a deep breath and proceeded, So many semantics right?, Just joking I totally freaked out and was about to black out if I was not mistaken but Alessandro did a good job of calming me down if I do say so myself it was quite impressive for someone with zero sister experience but whatever I am just grateful for what it is. I was terrified I was nervous and my head was spinning with questions on who this guy is and how they agree all is good because they have met him and also who still does arranged marriages like what on earth this is like some 18th century crap if I am being honest but I knew better and kept my mouth shut for the better good. "Well I assume you want me to meet him if I am not mistaken, I would like to know and be informed before meeting him and his family I presume" I continued to chant and damn did I sound scripted it kinda shocked me but like I said better for me so I am not complaining at all.

Alessandro looked confused for a brief second with my sudden outburst and behaviour change and honestly I would be to if I was him but I am not and he quickly changed him composure and continued, "Well yes and well we kinda have a dinner set up with him and his family tonight, I know it is very soon but again we do not have much of a choice it is scripted that you have to meet him the first day you arrive which is today so please go shower and ready yourself and come down at 7pm sharp I will send up a maid with you her name is Florence she is your age and should be of much assistance, take your time to get dressed oh and for the dress code something strictly formal but you already have a picked out dress for the occasion which again Florence will have in hand, please come down for assistance but other then that I guess I will see you at 7 sharp" I sharply nodded thankful for the extra assistance I was provided and the already picked out dress or that would be a obstacle without for me but on my way up the stairs I heard him mutter to myself 'I love you flower, always have and always will' which really made an unknown emotion cloud me was it love?, I don't know but it definitely was something that I have been yearning for all these years and I feel almost pitiful that the first side my brothers see of me is a very angry and cold quite literally rude girl and I am sure I was sweet as a flower growing up it just seemed to be in my nature.

I soon got acquainted with Florence and it was amazing she was so casual with me like a best friend instead if a maid and actually gave me her opinion and did not address me as madam or any of that fancy rich people stuff just plain Evelyn and to be honest I liked it that way, it feels like I have already made a friend and it was not even that hard just something about being around her was so easy-going and amazing it was an indescribable feeling. Damn I feel like a toddler who is having a sugar rush at the candy store, there is so much I have been deprived of growing up and believe it or not making proper friends is one of them like I said before my last friendship ended in flames and really helped skyrocket my trust issues even further however something about this girl just changed it and later on she was very honored on taking the title as my first friend. I looked out my outfit and blew out a breath I looked drop-dead gorgeous and stunning at the same time in all honesty I would date myself no questions asked if I met myself at a club or on the streets of New York. It's funny how I never knew I could look like this it is so magical because in my eyes I can see years of suffering and neglect all bottled up but to doll up and have an outfit that really brings out the fire in me feels amazing and as for tonight I really don't care who this mystery Spanish idiot is I am going to show him the real me and if there are any objections speak tonight or forever hold your peace. I quickly thanked Florence on her efforts and continued my journey down the presentation steps and from the top of the staircase I could hear talking at the bottom and I shied away I know believe it or not I even became self conscious again I was going back into my old shell but Alessandro came up to 'escort me down' as he puts it and really helped me boost my confidence, I really don't know why but he already has a special place in my heart and by far my favorite brother which does the others injustice as I have not even been alone with them but whatever you snooze you lose.

I gently held his hand and he really did help ground me as I was wearing a long strapless red accent shapewear gown that hit my curves in all the right places which a high slight on the left thigh which really did help the outfit. It was a fire red but darker and I absolutely fell in love with it at first sight it was gorgeous and amazing I had no idea how they had this dress for me pronto but I am just grateful and it is truly amazing and I am so thankful I do not feel over or under dressed as the males are all wearing suits and the females stand out gowns but none like mine this just felt like a one in a million dress in all honesty. He opened the door to a huge dining area where countless people chattered away and sat but as soon as I was insight everyone's eyes were glued to me and the room went silent. I spotted all my brothers beside Alessandro who was on my side. 3 other men, 2 young ones and an older guy who I presumed to be their father and an older woman who I am assuming is their mother. I could tell they where Spanish just from their tan and they were a gorgeous family no doubts about it and it made me feel slightly better to know my betrothed at least had good genetics I'm just hoping his personality can match.