Cleodora P.O.V.
After one of the Maids called us Camilla went out. And went to her room to get changed. While I went inside my closet to look for something to wear. As my eyes scanned the huge room, My eyes landed on the divan by the table. And on top of the divan was a floor-length Maroon Velvet dress. There was a box beside it and on top was a little sticky note. " I knew you wouldn't have enough time to look for something to wear tonight. So I got you this as a little present. See you tonight Gorgeous ;) " And on the bottom of the note says " From your handsome Hubby. " Oh, Mateo he never lets me down. I checked what was inside the box. And inside there were Golden red bottom stilettos. A smile formed my lips thinking about how sweet of Mateo to put together an outfit for me.
After a few more minutes. I put the dress on sipping it up on the side, When I wore it, it looked better the dress had a long slit on the left side showing my left leg and upper thigh, It was a tube so I didn't have to worry about uncomfy laces. It also had a low cut so you can see the sides of my inner breasts and the upper part of my chest, revealing my collar bones. And it was kinda tight on the waist but not that tight to make me uncomfortable, The waist had a golden belt sowing of my petite waist. I put my heels on and put some makeup on my face and curled my hair and put it in a side part so most of my hair was on the left side of my face and on the right side of my hair I put some golden bobby pins and wore my bracelet that had the family jewels in them. I looked at myself in the mirror one last time, Recalling the previous phone call I received on my was here.
As I was thinking more while staring at myself my thoughts were interrupted by the closet door opening. " I knew it would look good on you. " He said with a huge grin on his face. " Well. When have I ever looked bad? " I asked sarcastically while showing off my dress. " Well never. But it is missing something. " He said while my eyebrows frowned in confusion. " I'm pretty sure I'm all ready to go. " I said while looking at the mirror closely trying to figure out what I was missing. Mateo chuckled pulled a medium-sized red velvet box behind his back and opened it. It was my necklace the one that shows that I'm the most powerful Lombardi also a part of the Lombardi family jewels, It belonged in our family for centuries a lot of people tried to steal it since it costs a lot of money and also power. But unfortunately, they never succeeded. It use to belong to my Great grandmother and Grandmother but after they step down the next heiress or heir got the necklace. I smiled softly at Mateo while he placed the box on the table. He took the necklace out and walked towards me.
" May I? " He asked I nodded and put my hair out of the way. And hooked it at the back it looked amazing.
This is the first time I wore it and this is also the first time I saw it up close. It looks beautiful but powerful at the same time. It had a gold pendant that is shaped like a dagger and on the handle of the dagger was a red rose with thorns on it. It symbolizes how our mafia manipulates and kills painfully. As most of our workers are women it gives us an advantage because we can seduce in one second and kill slowly, painfully, and mercilessly in the next. " Wow" Mateo exclaimed as he stared at me in awe. " I know I always see you… But every time I just get starstruck by your beauty. I'm lucky to have married a goddess like you." He said while wrapping his arms around my back hugging me while he kisses my cheeks down to my neck then stopping at my collar bone.
I just smiled softly at his remarks and turned around looking him in the eye lovingly. " Well, I'm even luckier to have you as my husband. Thank you." I said softly and kissed him after he immediately kissed back, and soon I broke the kiss. " I think it's time for us to grace them with our presence. " I said smiling at him he bowed to me and offered his hand. " Shall we m'lady? " I chuckled and accepted his hand. " We shall. "
Gosh, Mateo never fails to make my heart flutter and my stomach get millions of butterflies, even the slightest loving look from him can make my heart stop beating and blood rush to my cheeks. Something Joshua can never get me to feel, Sure he makes me feel good. But Mateo he makes me feel like a woman, A strong independent woman who can achieve anything if I put my mind to it. And that's a real man. the guy who can suck up his pride and ego to let his woman succeed, a guy who can accept and support the things you want to do, a guy who doesn't screw you over when he finds out your better than him, a guy whose willing to lose everything just to be with you. And all I can say is Mateo has that, and that's one of the reasons I fell in love with him.
And at this moment I realized what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a good wife to Mateo and a good mother to Crystal. I realized that Mother was somehow right in her twisted way. When she said that family is the only thing you'll ever want to be close to. I don't love Joshua that was just physical attraction not love just lust. And tonight I know what I must do. I must end it with Joshua.
" Cleo My love are you coming? " he said standing by the door while looking back at me. I snapped out of my thoughts and replied. " I'm coming Amor. " I said smiling widely, I can feel the sparks I once thought were gone. He smiled like he was the luckiest man on earth that has ever existed. I walked towards him and locked my arms with his, giving a quick peck on the lips before he interrupted. " Should we go down there or we can just wait at the room and say we got a fever. " He said with a smirk while he ran his left hand up my waist to my cheeks while the other one was around me.
" I wish we could. But we can't I already promised Father and the rest of my siblings that I'll grace everyone with my presence. Plus we'll have plenty of time later. " I said giving him a little smirk and a wink, while I wrapped my arms around his neck. As we stared at each other he started to lean in and kissed me. My cheeks instantly burned at the constant gesture, I immediately kissed him back. Our lips were perfect for each other they fit in perfectly. " As much as I love to see you guys being all lovey instead of being all fighty. We have a ball to attend to like right now. So kindly keep it in your pants. " We pulled away from each other while Carson teased us with a smirk.
" Whatever Brother leave us alone and FYI we were about to go down. " I replied annoyed that My Idiot of a Brother is being a total cock block. " Were you cause you looked like you were about to tear each other's clothes off. " He said sarcastically I rolled my eyes while Mateo looked down from the embarrassment of being caught. " Oh come on let them be. We all know that even though you stopped them now, They'll probably disappear to somewhere sooner or later."
" Whatever Camilla. " I said making an annoyed face. Camilla and Carson laughed while my other siblings joined in. Caden said in a teasing tone " Oh oh do you guys remember when Father caught Cleo and Mateo in the..." " Okay Everyone that's enough you all need to go down. Your Father is looking for you, Cleo. Don't make him mad today, he's in a good mood. " Uncle Joseph said sternly making sure I behave. " Why even is he looking for me? " I asked getting irritated as usual. " Well, tonight is the first night you will appear as Cleo Lombardi the Mistress of the Mannor and also the new leader of the Morte Dolorosa. And since you disappeared for 4 years without a trace everyone wants to finally see you. "
" Alright, I'll go down now. Thank you, Uncle Jo. " I said coming in to hug him as he gladly accepts. " Wow, it's not every day I get a hug from Mistress Lombardi. O tell me what I did to deserve this. " We all chuckled. " But seriously Uncle Jo thank you. I don't know what I did to deserve you. " I said smiling.
??? P.O.V.
" Oh you'll get what you'll deserve Lombardi and this time I'm going to finish what I started 10 years ago. Consider this A Night To Remember. "
Author P.O.V.
" Hey guys I'm sorry for not updating for a while I was really busy with school and recently I was quarantined cause I was tested and was positive for covid-19. But don't worry I'm alright now and I'm going to try to update as much as I can. Hope you guys stay safe and please read my other stories. See you in the next Chapter Byeeee. "