Chapter 9

Blaire's P.O.V

As we walk down the stairs all eyes turn to us like those barbie movies where the princess walks down the stairs and everyone is looking at her.

To people we are the power couple,once we got to the final stairs Dante's parents,my parents and all our siblings were waiting for us for the announcement of our merger.

The servers gave us our wine for the toast making,I could see Dante's sister with a smirk on her face wearing a black dress. It is like she knew what happened or my face gave everything away.

"Thank you all for being here today. I would like to announce to you all the merging of A Corp and Anders&Co. We are all now one company with me as the CEO and my wonderful wife as my partner. Thank you all once again for your attention. Toast to the long partnership and enjoy your evening " he says before pecking me on the cheek and smiling at everyone.

I also smiled but it was a fake one. My mom pulled me away from him so I could talk to my brothers.

"Nico,Marco I missed you guys some much. It has only been a month and you are already this big"I coo at them.

"You know we are not four and two anymore so quit talking to as like we are one" Nico fires with a his famous smirk.

"For a 9 year old,you surely do have a smart mouth " I tell him and he gives me a cheeky grin

We kept bantering and talking about all the episodes of miraculous ladybug that I had missed. I miss my old life.

I heard my name being called and I look up to see Chanel and Brandon walking towards me. Chanel is in a beautiful cross shoulder grey dress and Brandon in a black suit.

You could see Chanel's bump in her dress.

"Oh my goodness pumpkin pie I missed you so much"Brandon squeals like a girl while he pulls me in a tight hug.

"Can't... breathe"I tap in his shoulders and releases me. I let out a sigh of relief,

"I missed you Brandon and stop calling me that name"I roll my eyes but smile nonetheless.

"Oh you'll always be my pumpkin pie"he coos making squishy noises

"I can't believe you are going to be a father"I say dramatically.

"And a husband. Believe it baby"he smirks and Chanel rolls her eyes.

"How have you been Blaire?"she asks but I know the deep meaning of her words.

"I have been trying to hold up"I say trying to keep my cool.

"We'll have to talk tomorrow. I'll come by and visit you "she says and there is finality in her tone.

We changed the topic and talked about their wedding and the baby. Chanel is already four months and they want to keep the gender a secret.

We kept talking until I felt some unwelcomed presence behind us.

"Hello, Blaire aren't going to introduce me to your friends "she says with her thick Spanish accent and eyeing Brandon.

"Chanel, Brandon meet Erika Angelis Dante's younger sister. Erika these are my friends"i say and she shakes hands with Brandon. Her hands lingered more than necessary.

"Hands off missy ,he is off limits. He is mine"Chanel fires rubbing her bump and I let out a small chuckle.

"Nice to meet you all"Erika says with an embarrassed smile.

"I can't say same for you. Blaire darling, Brandon and I have to prepare for the wedding planning so we'll be heading home right now. Love you,I'll see tomorrow"Chanel kisses my cheeks before pulling a smiling Brandon away with her.

"You think it was funny to humiliate me Infront of your friends. We'll see who will be laughing when I tell my brother about this"she hisses

"Next time learn how to respect and set boundaries"I fire back.

"Oh you think you are so smart,well guess again. Next time it won't be toilet water it will be in a boiling oil"she smirks before leaving.

She saw what her brother did to me and she didn't stop it. I think madness runs in the family. I shake my head and went on to greet some of the guests.

"Oh you must be Dante's wife,I am Fernanda Jones and this my grand daughter Annalise " the middle aged lady introduced herself.

I know them, she is the wife of one most influential business tycoon in the world.

Her daughter Jane is youngest richest girl in the USA. She married a man with two children and I think this teenage girl is one of them.

"Thank you for coming,my husband and I appreciate it very much " I smile politely to and turn to the girl.

"Hello,hope you enjoyed the party. How is your mom by the way " I asked but she looks bored and I awkwardly look at the older lady.

"My daughter and son-in-law are not in the Country. They've flew to England to have my grandson " she says with a beaming smile.

"Oh congratulations to her. Hope she has safe delivery " I tell and before she could say something else another young girl around 14 or 15 comes to stand by her.

"Grandma, grandpa says we should be going we have a flight to catch. I can't wait to meet mom and the baby "she squeals excitedly.

"She is not our mom" Annalise mutters with an eye roll.

I could see the hurt and anger on Fernanda face but she quickly smiles and looked at me again.

"This is my second granddaughter Piper"she introduced and the sweet girl waves at me.

"Well we have to go. It was nice meeting you Mrs. Angelis. I hope to see you once again " she smiles

"Sure Mrs. Jones. Have a safe flight " I tell her before they turn and walked away. I could see Piper and Annalise battering.

I guess it must be hard to accept another woman as your mother.

After a while people started to leave. I didn't see Aaron or his fiance anymore. Neither did I see Isabella or her parents at the party.

Mom and dad left a while ago saying the boys needed rest.

I have been looking for Dante at least for an hour and he isn't anywhere in this place.

I walked outside to ask one of the security guys and I couldn't believe what he said.

"Ma'am the boss left over an hour ago and he says you can find your way home"he tells me

"WHAT!HOW..HOW CAN HE LEAVE ME HERE WITHOUT ANY TRANSPORT"I yell at the man although he wasn't at fault. My stupid husband is.

"I'm sorry ma'am" he apologizes.

"It is okay. It isn't your fault. Sorry I lost my temper on you"I apologize.

What am I going to do now.Mom and dad are already gone and my battery is dead.

How can he do this to me?

Tears start well up in my eyes as I don't get any idea of how to go home.

I let my back slide down the pillar and finally allowed the tears to flow.

Mom please help me.

I missed you mummy.

I sob in my palms softly.

I hate him right now!!