Retaliation✓ (Completed)

♦twenty seven♦

They had been dating for six months now and even though they did have their arguments from time to time they resolved them. After all, gold had to pass through fire. Today was the Grand opening of the hotel and she was very excited. They had flown to Johannesburg two days ago and all their hard work had finally paid off.

They had done the necessary shopping and she hadn't heard from Rowan yet. He'd said he had an emergency and would be coming straight to the party so hopefully he would be there since it was 3 hours to the grand opening. She had barely spoken to him. Damn him to hell if the emergency was that snotty bitch, Lorraina.

She was dressed in a maroon body hugging mermaid gown which accentuated her curves and matching jewellery set with shoes. He hair had been left free and for makeup she went for a natural look with maroon matte lipstick. Today she would just put everything behind. She would just give him the benefit of doubt.

"Holy shit." Everyone turned to her when she walked down the stairs. They were staying in the same villa they had been the last time. Villa Moshay and she recognised majority of the faces. Cindy was present and she was 'nicer?'

"Damn girl. I would totally fuck your brains out if I wasn't straight." Rachel shouted and she groaned in disgust. "You look hot Rachel. Shall we?" They entered the car and we're driven out of the villa to the hotel.

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"Nice to see you again Sophia. Where's your dear boyfriend. Trouble in paradise already?" "Oh Lorraina, the pleasure is all mine. Is this your husband? You totally match. Have a nice evening Mr. Prior." She innocently smiled and left as Lorraina's jaw hung unceremoniously.

She knew she was being a bitch by insinuating that the valet man who was old enough to be her father was Lorraina's husband but she had to put that witch in her place. She wasn't wrong anyway, one would have thought they were husband and wife with her blotchy face that she tried to cover up with heavy makeup and botox. If that was Rowan's ex...

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"We are really honoured to be opening the first international hotel in Africa. I would like now to invite Dr. Parker and Mr. Mendoza to do the cutting of the ribbon."

Sophia stepped forward the same time Rowan did and she narrowed her eyes into slits. So he was here all this while. No problem. Two could play that game. He held my hand as we used the huge scissors to cut the ribbon and the crowd erupted in cheers.

It was a black tie event but she was the only one that stood out in maroon and ahe didn't give damn about fitting in. "When they said black tie event you surely did not get the memo." Lorraina piped in. "And when they said dress code your surely did not get the memo. Those fake jugs are practically out. And one more thing, the next time you need plastic surgery, look for the best in the field and not some quack but who am I kidding, you can't afford them. Cheers." Sophia quipped and left. "Serves her right." Rachel said beside her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our speeches for the night, let's welcome Mr. Mendoza unfortunately Damian King couldn't make it." Rowan strode to the stage and he was literally shivering. "First of all I would like to say happy birthday to my queen, the love of my life, girlfriend and soon to be Mrs. Mendoza hopefully." The crowd awed.

Suddenly the lights focused on Sophia and she went mute. She had never known the exact date of her birthday since she never celebrated but she knew it was in August. "Please come to the stage my love." All eyes were on her so she reluctantly stood up and smiled as some men hooted.

Rowan took her hand and whispered a small happy birthday in her ear. "I know this hotel is special for you Sophia, and so is this day." He knelt down and she gasped. "We started off on the wrong foot, along the lines I came to love you deeply and madly but I hadn't realised that yet. One thing I know for sure is that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. The love I have for you is so intense that it can bathe our great grand kids." Sophia and the crowd laughed. "Even if I have to patiently wait for you to love me back I will. I love you Sophia. You make me whole so this day I ask you, will you marry me? Will you let us join together as one?" He looked straight to her eyes.

Sophia was overwhelmed. She loved the man, "Yes." He slid the ring onto her finger and brought her in for a deep kiss as the crowd cheered. A glass shattered and they saw Lorraina storm out. "You're very dramatic Mendoza." "Only for you Mrs. Mendoza. I love you so much." "I love you too." He kissed her passionately as he heard the magic words.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Mendozas." The MC announced dramatically. They walked down the stage as the crowd cheered.

"I took the liberty of confirming your real birthday date from your mother and that's why I pushed the Grand opening to be today." Rowan kissed her cheeks.

"Mmh, didn't know you dated psychopaths? Your ex needs help." Suddenly Lorraina stormed back in. "Rowan, I thought you loved me!" She screamed. "I did, until I found you screwing my maid." "I said I was sorry. You bitch! You ruined this for me." She pointed at Sophia.

"It wasn't my fault that you were a fucking bean flicker, a bloody lesbian at that." Sophia spat. The crowd gasped. Sophia wasn't one to be stepped down upon.

"Mother?" She gazed behind Sophia and she followed her line of vision. Helen stood as she looked between both girls. Her past had now come to haunt her.

Sophia spat in disbelief, "Mother? What else are you hiding?" Lorraina looked at Sophia. "Helen's your mother?" She asked. Sophia nodded. It was as if she'd realised something. "Wait, 20 years ago you saved a girl from drowning and took her to an old lady to take of her. Do you remember?" Sophia tried to think hard. "Yes, Kelly. The sweet girl. I hope she's okay. How do you know her?" "It was me. I'm Kelly." Sophia shook her head and scoffed in disbelief. There was no way it was her.

"It's me. I'm sorry Sophia. Life just turned me into this. Remember I used to call you queen of the dark and you'd call me small rat because I was thin and timid." Sophia's eyes widened she couldn't believe it. "We're half sisters. But I'm older than you." They sure did need alot of catching up to do.

"So this is the lady that has my son whipped and on his knees?" Sophia turned and saw Hugo and she smiled. "Welcome senior Mendoza. Hi." She greeted the couple. "Oh no, call us mom and dad. After all we've gained another daughter. A fine one at that for our son."

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