Chapter 2

Aurora's pov

It was almost time, 30minutes left on the clock until it struck 8pm. staring at my reflection in the mirror, I smiled faintly. midnight blue silk, I took a great deal of time and gave a great deal of though to choosing the right dress for the opening of the bernade's palace, after all, Dante, the first son of emiliano bernade is going to be there. sqeee!

The deep blue silk appealed toe because of it's clean, elegant lines and lack of ornamentation. after a thorough debate, I slipped into it. I draped subtly over my curves, my reflection satisfied me.

"like what you see? I know I don't!" a voice sneered sarcastically from behind me. I whirled my head to come face to face with the 'shameless bitch' which is what I call her.

Bria Aldini -the cousin of bianca and eduardo Aldini, she is also known as my enemy from day one. I hated her but I couldn't deny the fact that no matter how fake Bria was, she was gorgeous. her blond hair cascaded smoothly down to her back, outlining her slim jaw line. she wore a maroon armless shaped gown with a long slit showing off her thin legs,her entire look ending with a golden stilettos,her face was caked up with make up and her tan was so bright everyone will squint to look at her.she was a living barbie and I envied her.

"what are you staring at" Bria growled yet she was smiling slightly.yes,she was aware that I was checking her out but I won't let her take in the satisfaction,was obvious I envied her? I don't think so. well time to wipe that smile off her face!

"you don't look that bad yourself Bria but sorry to point out, you are such an eyesore "I replied with a scowl. how dare her! we both have been competitors over Dante since teenage age but i am a lot closer to Dante than she is , she is too clingy and utterly shameless.

"really? bit your eyes says otherwise. any ways, don't try too hard, it really wouldn't change anything. I am still better." she said walking away victoriously. bitch!

I picked up my slim evening bag , walking out of the dressing room into the hallway as I stepped into the elevator, I pressed the number one.

stepping out of the elevator into the hall, the hall was filled up with people, booming music, champagne and dessert. "this is going to be one hell of a night" I sighed as I picked a glass of champagne.

Dante's pov

"do we have to do this? i mean we could have a small family gathering to celebrate" I said to Salvatore as I adjusted my tie frowning.

"your father's order" Salvatore countered with a grin.

"you really are excited about this aren't you?" I asked eyeing him from the mirror.

"not really, did you invite Anna?"

"yeah" I said smiling slightly. I couldn't wait to see her.

"that's good" he said tapping my shoulder.

"dad is too extra, did he really have to build a penthouse? with a hundred floor?"

"he said it was for you" Salvatore said chuckling.

"oh come on, you know that an excuse. just a few months back, he kept rambling on about how he is going to keep a low profile to avoid any encounter with the FBI and now he owns a penthouse naming it after his fucking name, bernade's palace? who ever the hell gave this idea to him. "I said irritated.

" I wouldn't know but no offense,we both know your dad is naturally a crazy person, he wouldn't anyone's opinion as far as he set his mind to it. " Salvatore said laughing out.

I kind of preferred it when they usually came for vacations or visited from time to time but this time dad decided to move and he just had to bring along the other families as if though the government of America welcomed them with opened arms, which I doubt.

matter of factly, I lovey privacy and now dad is here with his full authority, he will make sure I give up my wonderful or rather our (Salvatore and I) wonderful apartment to live in this penthouse with no fucking privacy. cameras everywhere, even the people are camera's, at the end he will say it is all about family. bloody family.

" you've got a point,no offense taken."I said picking up my phone. dad is going to cause a lot of head ache for me, I normally know how to handle mine but , come on, i am getting pissed.

"we should head down to the hall" I added. we entered the elevator and it descended to hall .