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Chapter 13

Venezia Morreti POV (Mother of Valencia)

Today is the day that Victoria's boyfriend will arrive. I was so excited! But the house needed to be perfect.

I ordered the maids around all day, having them clean everything. While, I was in the kitchen judging the meals with the chef.

Victoria looked very nervous, as she trained for six hours today with her father. Everyone was unsettled but excited. Although, I hope he's not a cold-hearted mafia leader like my father was.

Hours passed by quickly, as it soon became late afternoon. Dressing up into one of my formal dresses, Jaxxon called saying that he was on his way with a couple of friends. As we all sat in the dining room waiting for them.

My husband looked uneasy, considering he didn't want his daughter dating someone since she was young. Victoria paced around the room, while Violetta looked annoyed with her arms crossed over her chest.

We soon heard the doorbell, as Victoria runs to the door and opened it. Her face lights up as she saw Jaxxon, hugging him as he laughs. My husband and I walked over to greet the man dating our daughter.

Pulling away from him, I see three people stepping out of an SUV parked right outside the gate. My eyes focused to see a man, a girl, and Valencia. A shock gasp comes out as I make eye contact with my daughter with teary eyes.

Becoming lightheaded, I look over at my husband to make sure I'm not going crazy. Anger immediately takes over him as he strides to Valencia and starts shouting at her. Violetta comes out the living room to see the commotion and her eyes widen seeing Valencia standing vulnerable by her fathers scolding, as the unknown man wraps his arms around her.

I walk toward my husband to calm him as Violetta runs to hug Valencia. While, Victoria stands near the door not shocked holding Jaxxon's hand. My husband then turns his attention toward the man standing beside her.

"Who are you? He shouts.

"Zayd. Zayd Ferrari." He answers with a smug smile.

My husband and I's jaw drop as we stare at him and Valencia.

Finally speaking up, "Let's just go inside the house and eat. We can talk about this after dinner." I say loudly.

Everyone has an uncertain look on their face but nod and enter the house. The dining room was silent, not a single word was spoken. As my husband and I were repeatedly glancing at Valencia who doesn't look up from her plate. After finishing dinner, Valencia speaks up shooting cautions looks at us.

"Mother. Father" She says calmly, glancing at the both of us.

"The reason I left was because I overheard you both speaking about trapping me in an arranged marriage!" She shouts.

"But then realizing that I needed to do the right thing. So I came back, I'm sorry but you can't force me around anymore." She says,

I glance over at my husband, who seems deep in thought over her apology.

"Well, Valencia we're sorry. We've had to live with the guilt of our mistakes for the past few months. But we now understand that we can't force you over anything that you don't agree with." Lorenzo, my husband says.

Valencia nods and smiles, looking up at Zayd who returns the smile.

"Well, I see you've met the man you were supposed to marry." I wink.

Zayd and Valencia cough and mutter a quick "yes"

As Jaxxon mouths quietly "They're not together, yet." Emphasising the "yet".

Valencia glares at him as Zayd chuckles.

"Valencia, I want to talk to you. Alone." Victoria says standing up from her seat, Valencia nervously nods and follows her. Violetta also gets up and follows them behind.

Standing up, I walk over to the kitchen and tidy up.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Zayd POV

Alone in the room with Jaxxon, and Lorenzo.

I awkwardly speak up, "Something has been on my mind and I need advice." I say.

"What's on your mind?" Lorenzo asks.

"I want to ask Valencia to be my girlfriend. We've known each other for a couple of weeks." I say, glancing at her father.

"I fully support your decision. Also, I'll warn you that she doesn't like flowers or fancy dinners, just make it personalized." He adds, as I nod my head.

"She also doesn't like Victoria so make sure she doesn't show up." Jaxxon adds in quietly.

Lorenzo coughs loudly, glaring at Jaxxon.

"I can assure you that they've always been competitive with each other. That's all."

Jaxxon snorts, "Yeah, I'm sure that's why."

Lorenzo snaps his head, but holds himself from saying anything else.

"Aren't you supposed to be in Victoria's side?" I ask Jaxxon.

"I do. I just don't support their sister rivalry against each other. She's always had with Valencia and I think it's wrong." He says clearly annoyed.

Nodding, my head in another world on how I will ask Valencia without looking like a complete idiot.

Hey, I know we were supposed to get married and all but will you date me?
Wtf? I thought.

I'm snapped out of my thoughts, as Valencia, Violetta and Victoria walk in with their arms around each other, laughing. Wait Victoria? I gape as I look over at Jaxxon who looks just as shocked as I am.

He smiles and looks at them.

"What just happened?" Lorenzo asks.

"Venezia, come here you won't believe what just happened!" Lorenzo shouts with disbelief.

Venezia runs in and takes in the scene, her jaw dropping.

"Victoria and I decided to make amends." Valencia says while Victoria smiles.

Just when we thought we couldn't take in anymore. A girl with curly dark hair walks in and says loudly.

"Well well well, If it isn't Valencia. Back after months, now with what appears to be a new best friend."