Meeting with Smiths'

"Bella, where are you? Didn't I tell you to stay at home? Come to Deific Restaurant now." Mrs Smith whisper yelled on call and hung up without waiting for Bellamy's reply.

"Mom, don't be angry. Sister will definitely come." Belle assured her mother with a sweet smile.

"I wish Bellamy was as sensible as Belle." John sighed and looked at his son.

"Father, Bellamy is intelligent, sensible, and presentable unlike this unfilial granddaughter of yours." Mr Smith snorted at Belle who looked down with an expression of hurt.

Mrs Smith was about to argue when the door to the private room opened. Paul walked in with a bright smile on his wrinkled face. Behind him was the most handsome and cold-looking man.

"John, my brother, sorry for making you all wait for too long." Paul apologized and hit his grandson to greet them.

"Good afternoon!" Alaric greeted them with a straight face. 

Belle clandestinely peeked at him and her heart skipped a beat. His melodious voice and godly features lugged her heart to her throat.

"It's ok. We arrived just now. Where is your son and daughter in law?" John asked dubiously.

"They are on their 40th honeymoon." Paul laughed while shaking his head.

"Their love is transcendent." Mrs Smith added with a small smile.

Pual and Alaric took the seats opposite them. Alaric was straight opposite Belle. His eyes drifted to her face and he felt impediment in taking a breath. He couldn't see her eyes as she was looking down all the while. Only her creamy white skin and greek nose were visible.

"Where is Bellamy?" Paul asked with furrowed brows and with displeasure.

"She is busy in her new job and won't be able to make it up for lunch." Mr Smith explained with a proud smile. Alaric sneered in his heart. He was aware of what her new job was.

"She must be a hardworking child." Paul nodded his head but the fact that Bellamy did not show up made him disappointed.

"Yes, my daughter is very filial and intelligent." Mr Smith bragged about his not-so filial daughter.

"Alaric has turned into a handsome man. The last time when I saw you was when you left for Italy at the age of 12." Mrs Smith with a warm smile.

"Thank you, aunt." Alaric bowed his head in respect.

"I wish I had another grandson like Alaric to which I can marry my winsome Annabelle." Paul looked at her lovingly.

"Why would I marry when I have such a charming boyfriend like you." Belle looked up revealing her amber eyes. Her melodic voice forced Alaric to look into her mesmerizing eyes.

"Lei ha un viso molto bello e un sorriso ammaliante." Alaric murmured subconsciously.

(She has a very beautiful face and a bewitching smile.)

"Grazie Signore," Belle said with a sweet smile. Alaric who was sure that no one has heard looked dumbfounded. He converted all his attention to her.

"I forgot to introduce you to my favorite granddaughter. Meet Anabelle." John proudly introduced Belle to Alaric.

"Nice to meet you," Alaric said with a straight face and to his surprise, Belle only nodded her head with the same straight face.

"She was also in Italy and has returned a few months ago," Paul said with a smile. Though Belle was far away, she was always in contact with Paul and John.

John and Paul keep on talking about their childhood and their old memories. Mr and Mrs Smith also got engrossed with the two old fellows. Alaric watched them and rubbed the space between his eyebrows. His eyes then darted to Belle who was looking between her watch and the four elders. 

"Mom, I need to go now," Belle said with a smile.

"Where are you going Belle, you haven't had your lunch yet," Paul asked her with a pout.

"Grandpa Paul, I am sorry- I will accompany you for lunch next time. Right now I have to pick my friend up from the airport." Belle explained hurriedly.

"Don't forget your promise girl," Paul warned her.

"I won't." Belle kissed John and Paul on their cheek and left in a hurry.

"I too have an important meeting. Your elders can decide about the marriage." Alaric picked up his coat and left with a dark face. No one in the room dared to stop him, Paul too was aware that Alaric was pissed off badly this time.

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Bellamy, who was absent from the lunch gathering- in the name of handling a job, was cuddling on the bed with her boyfriend- Tod.

"You should go for lunch." Tod rubbed her back softly. 

"Never! They are forcing me to marry that impotent and Arrogant Bastard." Bellamy sneered.

"So what? He has money and power." Tod said with sadness.

"He has other disabilities too. According to one tabloid, he is a cripple - that's the main reason he never showed up in any of the magazines or live broadcasts." Bellamy was sure of this fact.

"Then what are you planning?" Tod asked with a smirk.

"Are you with me?" Bellamy looked into his eyes and pressed her bare chest on his body. Instead of giving her an answer, Tod pressed his lips with hers. 

Sure enough evil mind thinks alike.

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On the other hand, Alaric did not go to the office and went straight to his villa where he lives alone. Gabriel had already informed him about the elders' decision. Next week he was going to marry Bellamy.

"Fucking Bellamy, you will never be my wife." Alaric throws his coat on the floor. His face was dark and cold. None of the servants dared to walk out of the kitchen. He closed his eyes to calm down and an angelic face appeared behind those closed eyelids.

"Bellissima," Alaric murmured and snapped open his eyes in disbelief. He had never admired any woman in his entire life. Belle, who he met for only a few minutes forced him to admire her.

(Translation: Beautiful.)