Chapter 121 - Deadly Blue Eyes

GOAL :

20 GOLDEN TICKETS (month) = 2 extra Chap.

200 Power stones = 2 extra. chap.

(weekly)

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Laughter and greetings were heard from the patio when Persephone arrived downstairs. Since it was the beginning of the winter, her mother might have thought why not have an outdoor luncheon. Carina Marino was a pro at organizing such events. 

Warm sun fell on her skin and she smiled with it. She loved winters but she loved winter sun even more. Basking in the winter sun was a joy that not everyone could enjoy. 

The weather was perfect. The setting was great. The flowers were blooming even in autumn. Delicious food was laid on the table. And sparkling wine glasses were raised. 

"Where is your sister?" She heard her papa asking Sophia with a frown. She had an urge to tell how this frown was marring his perfectly gorgeous face. Though she could correct this beautiful face of his but what about his black and disgusting heart? 

"Here," said Persephone with a grin. "I'm right here."

She was wearing her best dress. It was an emerald green dress with a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves and ended a little below her knees. Her usually untamed red hair was beautifully curled quite naturally and she had let them loose. Nobody told her that Tiktok hacks were literally useful but don't worry now that she had found it.

Her pregnancy glow was enough to lighten her whole face that she didn't need makeup. But she did apply a pink-colored balm on her dry lips. 

[Ah, she was a natural beauty! ]

Nico stood up and kissed her twice on her cheeks before saying, "You look gorgeous, babe." 

Persephone grinned. These days she loves dressing up. So, she focused only on the complement, not on the endearment. "I know right." 

Sophia choked on her drink when she heard her sister's reply. She was never narcissistic before? 

"Easy, Soph," Isabelle said, patting her back. 

"You are late, " Alessandro said with a scowl. 

"I'm sorry, Papa. Sophia told me to be on my best behavior and looks. So, it took me a little time," Persephone replied while cursing him in her heart. She even said that she was only a little late, not half an hour. She had been testing his patience lately. 

Before Alessandro could say anything, they heard Nico saying, "Come sit." She even pulled a chair for her gentlemanly much to someone else's discomfort. 

Persephone was so busy salivating over the number of delicacies spread on the table that she forgot to notice a person sitting right in front of her. She was just praying for her mama to say that they can start eating now. 

"Percy?"

"Yes, Papa?" She spoke as soon as the word escaped Alessandro's mouth like a teacher calling for a mischievous student. 

"Would you not greet your brother-in-law?"He said and Percy had an urge to smack her head. How could she forget the man of the noon? 

[Her brother-in-law was the point man today!]

"I'm sorry, Papa. I forgot that we were supposed to meet my brother-in-law today, "Persephone said, guilty. 

A giggle escaped Isabelle's throat but she controlled it when Salvatore threw a look in her direction. 

"Persephone." The word was a low warning in her papa's signature style. 

Persephone quickly averted her eyes off food and apologized to it for not being able to savor it just now. She turned her eyes to find her brother-in-law. Even she wanted to see what kind of man and her papa gushing over. 

She just needed to look up, a gasp left her mouth when a pair of deadly blue eyes were staring right at her as if boring a hole into her face. She blinked continuously but was unable to take her eyes off his face or stop her eyes from blinking. She had to close her eyes forcibly with her palm to stop making a fool of herself. Thank God, her papa was busy making conversation so he didn't notice this little scene. But the man whose eyes had stolen the color from the deepest ocean had seen it all. 

[Way to make a fool outta yourself, Percy!]

"Mr. Vittelo, that's my sister Persephone," Sophia, who was sitting next to him, introduced them. "And Percy, that's Mr. Vitello, my fiance. We will be marrying in a few days." 

Persephone was jealous. She was officially jealous of her sister. Her sister's kid would get the most beautiful genes and her...she didn't even know what the father of her child looked like. What if he was not handsome? Would her children be defeated by Sophia's in terms of gorgeousness? No, she was a shallow person but she loved beautiful people. And she would absolutely love to have beautiful children. Instinctively, under the table, she caressed her belly. 

"It is very nice to meet you, Mr. Vitello," Persephone said with a blinding smile. 

"Likewise," Santiago's reply was short and curt. 

[Holy smokes, even his voice is hot. Lucky, Sophia.]

[It must be my pregnancy hormones that are raging to pounce on this gorgeous man]

Santiago, who was now miraculously Sophia's fiance, saw clearly how Nico held her hand under the table and lovingly served her the food. No, it wasn't the scene he was here for. Instead of standing the fork on the steak, he had an urge to stab it on the bastard's neck whose hands were wandering here and there. 

"Vitello, who would be attending the wedding from your side?" Alessandro, another bastard asked him. He forced his eyes from her to look at her father. 

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Author's Ranting time.

Tomorrow is Diwali and I am super excited. Well, who is not? Now, please don't ask what Diwali is? 

Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Yeah, I'm indian. *Laughs*. And I will be super busy with the celebration tomorrow. But don't worry I won't forget the update. 

Let's enjoy two chapters as Diwali gift from my side! 

Have a happy Diwali everyone. May God bless you all with happiness, prosperity and more happiness. 

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PS: Where is my Diwali gift?