Chapter 176: Chapter 176
Although most people now know that Mandy is the granddaughter of Asher, the party had not be held, Mandy is been attended to, Lauren had send her what to wear for the party not that, Grandpa Asher can't afford one but he just wants to be the one who pick a dress for her.
Merlin also send her shoe, since she likes the Cooper's shoe, giving her one will not be bad.
Too many maid to attend to her, from her dressing to her hair, shoes, everything was perfect, so lovely that before they knew it, it's time for the party.
Asher's villa boom with several cars and guests coming in, that is what grandpa Asher has been waiting for.
So many important personal where invited, to everyone, it's just a regular situation that happened, when a lost long child return to the family but to him, it wasn't, this is what he had been longing for.
To see a child from his only daughter, just as he had from his only son.
Mandy is his priceless jewel while Dylan is his eyes.
Mandy is expecting Tessa but Tessa couldn't make it because she fell sick, it's common for a woman in her early pregnancy to fall sick most time, seeing that she will not be coming make her excuse Larry, if Tessa is sick, is only right for Larry to care for her.
Grandpa Asher, who is overly excited make a public announcement that his granddaughter will soon join them, everyone is excited as well to see her beautiful face
Good evening everyone, I will like to thank you for honoring my invitation and for being here with me to celebrate the return of my priceless jewel.
Every one clapped waiting for the princess to come down, as soon as the clapping die off, the entire place light dim making some part go dark leaving a light with the central bright spotlight at the entrance of the stairs
The group could see just her magnificent gown, covering her legs, she take her steps slowly, her head is still facing the floor, she just can't believe these people all are looking at her.
She almost developed cold feet but what can she do, the old man wanted this and she had to give him that satisfaction.
Wow! Extremely beautiful.
The crowd could admit that she is beautiful, she was an epitome of beauty, grace and elegant, everyone could see how spectacular she is even though she haven't be train as one of the Asher, she posses their charisma.
Seeing all eyes on her, she forget to breath, she can't wait for them to take their eyes off her, she just hope, they are not pulling holes in her skin.
There goes the necklace on her neck, with each step taken and the light reflecting on her neck, make the rare gems shine like the stars
When the light finally come up, she breath, knowing fully well that everyone will soon take their eyes off her.
This gave everyone a clearer view of her beauty, different praises from each corner of the hall keep echoing, Mandy raises her eyes to scan through the hall, she is looking for no other person than Lauren but he is no where to be found.
I present to you, the heiress of the Asher's. Asher's announced her present making everyone clapped in excitement.
Thank you everyone and nice to meet you all. She gave them her best smiled.
Now let the merriment began. Grandpa Asher is crazy with his announcement, Mandy keep smiling at them as she walk elegantly to where Dylan and Grandpa Asher is, she hugged the two.
Thank you Grandpa.
You welcome and I hope you like it.
Of cause! She hugged him again.
I will leave Dylan to introduce you to everyone, as you enjoy the party.
The pleasure is all mine. Dylan said and take her hand, she breath out. Relax, let me do you the honor.
Dylan keep introducing her to different people, most of the young men, wants her number straight but too scared to asked for it, scared because of Lauren, since they know she had an history with him
Hey wait up, I have to take this call.
Dylan left her, Mandy is standing lost, when her eyes fall on a very handsome man, who happens to be Merlin, she smiled, he too smiled back at her.
Hi! I am Merlin, nice to meet the Asher's heiress.
Silly, I thought you will not come.
Why? I should be here to watch the star of the day. This is your big day.
Stop been silly?
You are looking very beautiful. Merlin said.
Hm! If I am then you should dance with me. The two were dancing when Lauren arrived, Dylan was the one who went to pick him, he closed his eyes, Dylan understand that, this party will break Lauren's heart.
I didn't know he is here.
Stop been annoying, you should know Merlin is her friend, he cared about her...
He is not after friendship, he wants her.
Stop it Lauren, she is not interested in him.
But your grandfather told my dad that he is going to betroth her to him. Dylan fall his face. He is right?
Yes but he haven't made his intentions know to the Cooper's and I am sure he will asked for Mandy's opinion
The two are still talking when Mandy turned her face, she smiled at him, the one person she is dying to see is there. After dancing with Merlin for sometime, he decided to set her free.
She hurry to Lauren, he smiled as she approach him.
I thought...
Shh! Why will I missed your day, your big step towards a new life.
Come on, come with me. Mandy dragged him from the big hall to the terrace.
What are you doing outside, your party?
Just tired of all those people staring at me.
Really?
Yes! How do people cope with being the center of attraction?
Same way you have been coping?
Silly, Tell me, how do I look? She turned around for Lauren.
You are...
Don't tell me beautiful, say something else. Lauren scratched his head. You are kissable.
What? Mandy yelled, he fall his face then pushed his face closer to Mandy, he wants to claim her lips, then his phone ping, it's from Amelia, yet again before he could end the call, Mandy eyes had see it. She pushed Lauren from herself.
Go on and take your call.
Just forget it, what do you want to tell me? You said you have something to tell me on the phone..
It's nothing, I just want you, that is why I said so. Come on, let's join the others. Her intention of bringing Lauren there is to tell him, that she want them to be together.
Amelia's called had spoiled everything for him.