Chapter 13: Chapter 13

**BRUNO'S POV**

"how long have you all been here,I mean in this house"I asked no one in particular.

"Emm well hours before you came back".

Big sis ,Abigail replied with a grin.

I stood there my mouth agape,I glared at the security man,my blood boiling.

"They made me do it,for your suprise sir"he replied terrified of my angry face.

My sis walked towards beauty,who was literally shivering,my father wasn't going to easy on her and she knew it, maybe that's why she's shaking, it's all my fault".

My thought untill one of my uncle's brother in-law recognized her.

Beauty looked like she just saw a ghost.

"Hello ex girlfriend,are you still single?not surprised tho".

The guy said to her out of nowhere.Beauty's face with blank with shame.

"Her name is beauty"I snapped back,not minding what others may think.

"You know her?"I heard his sister whisper to him,he nodded smiling devilishly at beauty.

My sis tried to cover up for me,she got that habit.

"This must be our babe,she looked more innocent than she actually is"

She said to Beauty walkimg towards her.

"My babe and mind your words"I corrected I know, am really shameless,Abigail smiled back.

"Bruno don't talk back at your sister ,since when have you become so rude?"mom scolded

"I don't mean to....

I tried apologizing but mom interrupted me.

"Get over there young lady"she snapped at Beauty, who walked slowly to the other side,where our relatives stood trying to get the whole thing.

"What happened,our birthday boy got a partner already"Anita ,my cousin sister cuts in.

My big sis suddenly tried to put everything in order.

"Well let's get to the dining ,food was served minutes ago,if we waste more time,it's gonna get cold ,yes birthday boy go put some thing on,emmm....

She turned to Bea

"Beauty.."

"Mah!!"beauty responded terrified.

"Don't call me mah please,join us in the dining"Abigail replied with a soft embarrassing chuckle.

Beauty glanced at me and walked in a way that you will think, she's one of homeless servants working in our house.

My mom didn't follow them ,she stayed back.

My father didn't say a word either ,it got me disturbed and curious,i'd hate him choosing to talk about it infront of everyone there.

He was the last person to leave the room.

"So that's who you want to settle for,she was directing on how to moan,tell me she just a hit and there's nothing real going on in that heart of yours Bruno".

Mom said,she looked depressed.

I took a deep breathe and turned to her.

"Am not sorry about my choice mom,I love beauty and it's for real"

I replied tartly.

"What happened to all the beautiful ladies all over this fucking universe dying for your attention!!,Bruno ,her? what will she offer,yeah she maybe curvy and thick and good in bed, I suppose..so tell me, is that all you can think about,have you ever pictured her with you on the magazine covers"

She stated in annoyance.

"Mom please i am getting mad!"I snapped back angrily.

"Why the hell should I care about that,am your mother and I want the best for you"

She continued.

I went into the bathroom and run the shower,ignoring her rants.

"Bruno!!,oh my goodness,an employee,a middle class average girl!! and even worse I don't like that girl at all".

Seeing I totally ignored her,she sighed and finally left the room.

I was relieved from her nagging and complaints but I have to be fast,I know Beauty must be expecting me,I messed up ,poor Beauty,will she ever be able to forgive me for this,I have no idea,this was all planned,for my birthday surprise"

I sighed out loudly.

***BEAUTY'S POV**

I was asked to sit in between his mom and sis, opposite my seat was a naughty looking boy about 11yrs trying to get my attention, beside him was a beautiful woman,you can only tell ,she's aged by her long white her,plaited in two big strands dropped down her shoulders.

Worse is my ex, Dennis,I call him Denny,the one that engaged me and dumped me sane day, we're sitting opposite each other,from the look on his face,he is enjoying every moment of this tormet.

I was catching my breathe,each time his sister,who is the mother of the 11ys old and Bruno's last uncle's wife glare at me and whispered something to him then he will answer her,the two will look at me and laugh.

I felt like melting away from the earth surface that moment,It's a small world indeed,I never wish to see his face but I guess am one of the most unfortunate people in this life.

I looked at the other side,Mr Hathaway's food was untouched,his wife and daughter were already half way done with theirs same with everyone.

"So you are Beauty,I love your name".

A friendly looking woman, I predicted her, to be in her late forties told me.

I felt a little bit comortable,I smiled back.

"Thanks mah".

Mr Hathaway's voice,I have been expecting came like thunder bolt.

"What are you doing here?,in my house!fatty!".

His voice made the fear in me to multiply intensively,I swallowed as beads of sweat summoned on my forehead.

"Bruno where you?please be here any moment from now or am dead"I prayed in my mind.

"Are you dumb?"The man who looked like his brother yelled at me.

"She is..., actually ,..one of the reasons I duped her"My ex, Denny replied him.

His sister laughed out,but the rest of the family,were not amused but more like shocked to know I was Denny's ex girlfriend.

"Mom, is she deaf and dumb"the eleven years old asked curiously.

Mr Hathaway yelled out again.

"Why are you here,and you better an....

"I invited her dad".Bruno said interrupting his father ,as he stepped in the big dining room,rubbing his towel over his curly hair,which he later placed on his shoulders,he walked towards me ,he seem comfortable.

He stood at my back,his hands on my chair, slowly slide down my shoulders with a gentle pat on them.

I sighed deeply trying to calm my nerves just like he was signaling me to.

"Under whose permission!!".

Bruno's response seem to have triggered Mr Hathaway's rage.

"Am 25 today,do I also need your permission to urinate father?

His response almost made me choke with my own saliva.

"Bruno..what's wrong with you!!"his mom snapped suprised.

"Let the young man be, Tricia,he is old enough to give me a great grand child,and his bride isn't looking bad,I love how innocent and real she looks,these days I don't understand what our young girls are turning into,dolls?".

The young looking woman with grey hair,is Bruno's grandma?,she aged so beautifully.

Bruno seem to be relieved after Granny's defence.

His sister moved to the other seat,Bruno sat down in between us.

"Bruno your father want the best for you believe me,I have been there"Denny contributed.

"And Who the hell are you ?...clown?,you're not even our family"Bruno fired back at him.

"He is my brother in-law and our family"Bruno's uncle cuts in,his wife looked satisfied with his response to Bruno.

"So what ,he's still a clown,no sane man will treat Beauty the way he did"

Bruno snapped back.

"Bruno,i won't ignore you insult me brother"the uncle's wife snapped.

"Please let's just eat ,the drama is too much already"Bruno's sister,Abigail cuts in.

I was trying so hard to hold back my tears,the memories of with ex Dennis, continued to hunt me,who would believe his love confessions during sex was just mere words,could it be same with Bruno,even years of breaking my heart, dumped me with the excuse that my finger was too big for his engagement ring,he is still peeling those wounds off to start afresh,"

I cried silently.

Mr Hathaway voice jerked me out of my thought.

"So you are not only lazy at work, but a pornstar outside the office,don't you have any shame fatty?"

It was like a bombshell,I felt it,and I thought I would die that moment because of how embarrassed I was.

"Honey...

His wife tried to calm him.

One thing about Mr Hathaway's voice, it's so tormenting and sharp, like a Spear finding it's way into your heart to break you.

"Am sorry sir".

I bowed and rendered my sincere apology.

"Don't apologise..Babe, he's not your boss here"

Bruno said to me, adding more fuel to the laready heated toom.

His face shows he was holding back his anger, in order to respect his father.

"And,what do you think you are doing fool!!.

His father got more furious.

"Honey please,let's have a family mea...

"Shut up Tricia!!!,you pampered him into this stupidly,look what he brought home,not even a cheap highway slut,or a whore from a brothel,but this fat pig!!"

Mr Hathaway snapod loudily at her ,so loud it made his wife panick.

Bruno's fist folded,I could see him all vibrating with anger,I held his hand under the table to calm him.

"She's not a pig,why are you always this bitter?"

Bruno replied in annoyance.

"Bruno!!"his mom and sister snapped shocked.

"You always do this,ever Wondered why I never accepted to take over your company?,I refused to be your toy,you want to control my life,all you cares is about your reputation,pH you have a perfect son,this is my life,and she's my girl,and I love her,she the most beautiful woman I have seen,and is perfect for me,if you don't like it, am sorry I can't help you..."

He said with such bravely that terrified me,I was really shaking.

Mr Hathaway got up angrily.

"Bruno, please apologise,this is all my fault" I whispered to him,giving him soft nudges.

He pulled his hand out from mine,he didn't even look at me.His father walked over to our side.

"What did you just say?"

I was praying,Bruno won't say a thing but he was more stubborn than I thought.

Bruno stood face on with his father.

"Am old enough to have my own choices fath...

A hot slap landed on his cheek,Bruno stood same way like nothing happened,but the finger marks on his face made me jerk in fear like I was the one that received that.

His mom held Mr Hathaway.

"Honey please, everyone's watching, please do this some other time"

Bruno's mom,pleaded.

"Holtz, in my presence!!".

Mr Hathaway's mother snapped angrily.

"And you ,get out of my house,before I squeeze your miserable life out of you, cheap slut,you finally found a billionaire to mess around with".

His voice echoed in my ear.

Hot tears rolled down my face,I stood up,Bruno did same then he pulled me by the hand and walked to his room, shutting the door immediately after him.

"He said I should go,what are you doing?"I said to Bruno.

I was trying to control my voice inorder not to break down

Bruno was pacing around like an angry lion in the room without even turning to face me

"Let me go Bruno please,I will cause you more pain,look at your cheek,those finger marks are horrible".

This time I break down crying.

He turned,caught my face up I'm his huge hands and ,kissed me.

I had to push him.

"You want me to stop hurting then stop crying "

He yelled at me.

I noticed his eyes were now wet,I don't want him to hurt ,itried to control my sobs.

I sat down on the bed weakly, sobbing uncontrollably.

He came and knelt infront of me and took my hand,I looked up to see what's he was about to do

He put it on his chest.

"The cheek isn't hurting ,am hurting right in here beauty,my father's a difficult one ,even being a child of a billionaire isn't a guarantee for happiness,I was brought up like that,I hardly make friends bring the perfect public figure he wanted,he once fixed me with a Asian billionaire's daughter but it didn't work out,so he got mad about us together,but that doesn't hurt you know what hurts,you trying to make me deny my feelings for you".

I was sobbing loudly this time,my hand still on his chest,Bruno continued.

"I don't care what his next move is,but am never letting go".

He grabbed on my hand ,pressing it on his chest,I could feel his troubled heart beat, pounding continuously.

"If we don't work out,I won't blame you ....,Bruno,atleast it was only you ,who never callled me fat pig like the others"I said and removed my hand from his chest crying.

"Again,you comparing me with them?"Bruno snapped frustrated.

I didn't say anything,he pulled me to him with a fast effect and hugged me tightly.

"I love you beauty"he said in a whisper.

A knock came in.

"Bruno..

It was Granny's voice.

Bruno got up and went to open the door for her.

I quickly stood up and dried my face.

Granny came in and walked straight towards me.

"Can I talk with you alone my love"

She said with a friendly voice looking at me.

I can't believe she's referring to me.

Bruno smiled at me,and tint his head ,as a gesture for me to give it a try.

I nodded,and emailed back at granny.

She gave me a tissue ,I blew my nose and thanked her.

"Bruno go settle with your father,I have talked to him,he is one stubborn brat ,he took after your grand father"

Granny said to him.

Bruno thanked his granny and went out of the room.

"Don't cry my dear, scolding is something you should expect,they were in the room ,and heard everything possibly saw everything, I don't blame them too much".

She sighs deeply.These days the morals and sexual purity is nothing taken serious anymore,you all want to have the santa package even before Christmas, right?do you ever think of after life,you are a Christian right?,is it a Christian thing to do that before marriage?

I shook my head like repentant lamb ,she smiled and continued.

"You're lucky,Bruno is a totally different person,Tricia was strong to deal with her husband,well he loves his obedient daughter,and son untill Bruno decided to defend you I guess,but I find it promising,he does love you to take that step,and you are you sure about your feeling for him,he is a good looking lad,but above all, do you really care about him?"

"I swear granny I do care,I care about him more than anything"I said readily without hesitation.

She hugged me.

"Then am expecting an invitation soon if you two are ready to go bed services you should be ready for wedding services" she whispered and pecked my cheeks,then she stood up ready to go back.

"Let's get back to the dining together".

She said offering me a hand.