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CHAPTER 31 °°°
AUTHOR'S POV
The party began already.
"Amanda why are you just standing there? Go say hello to Marisol. You can see how close she is to your daddy, it looks like she came here only to meet your daddy" Valentina whispered to Amanda.
"Why is she so close to daddy? They only met today and she's already trying to be close to my daddy" Amanda said seriously and Valentina placed her hand on Amanda's shoulders.
"Exactly my point dear, so go to daddy" Valentina said and Amanda ran to Jeromino.
"Tina ain't you been a bit sensitive. Jeromino is just welcoming the guests. I can't believe he invited Fernanda as well" Lucille uttered excitedly and Valentina frowned.
"Her daughter looks so adorable. Tina you should have asked for such beautiful gowns, the little girl's dress murdered it. Fernanda's baby father must be a very good looking man"
"That's Jeromino's daughter with Fernanda" Valentina said seriously and the smile on Lucile's lips disappeared.
"What did you just say?"
"You heard me right, she's Jeromino's daughter. Fernanda is the lady who left Jeromino"
"Tina why are you just telling me this now? You know so well how much I admire Fernanda" Lucille complained and Valentina rolled her eyes.
"That doesn't change the situation here. She's trying so hard to get Jeromino's attention when it's my daughter's birthday"
"Relax Valentina, it's just a hug and you don't expect Jeromino to be all cold around her when he's trying to win her over" Lucille said sarcastically and Valentina glared at her.
"You're my best friend so you're supposed to be on my side. Who cares if Jeromino is trying to win her over, I'm the only one who's allowed to win Jeromino over so you should stick to one and stop making her look like the victim here" Valentina said seriously then walked away.
"I'm sorry Tina, you know I'm always on your side" Lucille said as she ran after her.
"Leave me alone please" Valentina pouted.
"Hello Valentina, you're looking good. I love your dress" One of the guests, Valentina's high class friends.
"Oh thank you.."
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"Excuse me beautiful" Elias said as he walked to Fernanda whose eyes were on her phone.
"You agreed to come to the birthday party so I think you should put all your concentration on the birthday girl" Elias added softly as he snatched Fernanda's phone from her hand then threw it into her purse.
Fernanda raised her face up and glared at him.
"What are you doing here? You're supposed to be in jail? When did you get out?" Fernanda asked seriously.
"There's nothing money can't do my baby girl. I missed you so much Fernanda and I'm hoping I've gained your forgiveness during the past years" Elias said with a blank expression and Fernanda hissed as she walked away.
"Fernanda I said I'm sorry" Elias said slowly as he went after her.
"Mummy come have a look at this" Marisol said excitedly as she ran to Fernanda but she noticed how close Elias is with Fernanda.
"Hello Marisol, it's so nice meeting you. I've always dreamed of meeting you in person" Elias said as he bent to Marisol and she looked at Fernanda.
"Who's he mummy?"
"Don't mind him Marisol, go ahead. I will join you soon" Fernanda said smiling.
"OK mummy" Marisol said and ran back to the children's play site.
"Elias what do you want? I really don't appreciate the idea of you speaking to my daughter. You don't have any right to engage yourself in any conversation with her so know your limits" Fernanda said seriously and Elias held her hand gently.
"Let go of me. You're crazy, you've really lost your mind" Fernanda said seriously trying to get free but Elias grip was intense but Jeromino ran to them and pushed Elias away.
"What are you trying to do Elias? You don't have any right to lay your filthy hands on Fernanda so watch your attitude" Jeromino said seriously glaring at Elias.
"You don't have any right to butt in as well so go concentrate on your guests and stay out of my business" Elias said seriously and the guests began to notice the commotion between the two of them.
"The both of you stop it, you're creating a scene" Fernanda scolded and they both had a thunderous glare at each other.
"Jeromino put yourself together, you know it's your daughter's birthday so stop creating a scene"
"What are you saying Fernanda? How can you still be calm after he held your hand against your will"
"I'm only keeping my cool because I'm a guest so I will handle things my way so please stay out of my business" Fernanda said coldly and Jeromino frowned then walked away.
"Fernanda I didn't mean any harm" Elias apologized and Fernanda glared at him.
"Oh please shut it" Fernanda said seriously then walked away and her phone started ringing.
Why's Diego calling me? I clearly told I won't be available tonight. Fernanda uttered in her mind as she hesitated before taking the call.
"Hello Diego, why are you calling?"
"Fernanda, the director for Marisol's shoot is Elias Christopher. I remember vividly how you always speak ill of him so I thought I should tell you who Marisol would be working with" Diego informed and Fernanda clenched her fist.
"How's that even possible? I thought we signed a contract with Accord designers and I'm pretty sure Elias doesn't work there so how's this possible?" Fernanda asked curiously.
"I heard he signed a contract with Accord designers few days ago and I guess that's how the job got assigned with him and to make matters worse. Hila fashion have been calling to get Marisol signed in their company and unfortunately Jeromino works there"
"What! Why are you just telling me this now?"
"I just got the information today and that's why I'm calling you now" Diego said and Fernanda hung up.
"Elias you're so dead. I Kno you did this intentionally" Fernanda groaned then went back into the birthday hall and dragged Elias with her outside.
"I had no idea you were this fierce Fernanda" Elias teased and Fernanda placed her hands on her waist glaring at Elias.
"Now you're beginning to scare me"
"What do you want Elias? What are you trying to gain by getting my daughter involved in your dirty scheme?" Fernanda asked seriously and Elias swallowed hard.
"I'm only trying to make up for old times Fernanda. I'm truly sorry and I will do everything in my power to gain back your trust" Elias said remorseful.
"I don't care if you're sorry, I don't want anything to do with you not now not the future so stop trying to swing your way into our lives. We don't need you in our lives, the earlier you get that the better for you and consider Marisol's contract with Accord designers gone. I will never allow my daughter work with you not under my watch" Fernanda said seriously then went back to the hall.
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Agustin was coming down the stairs from the back door when Marisol saw him struggling to take a step.
"I have no idea why Jeromino chose today of all days to celebrate here birthday. I'm having cramps already when the party haven't even started" Agustin mumbled coming down the stairs but Marisol ran to him.
"Give me your hand grandpa" Marisol said softly offering her hand and Agustin stared at her in surprise.
"What did you say?" Agustin asked slowly and she grabbed Agustin's hand.
"This is what I meant. I noticed you were having issues coming down the stairs so I came to help you. Grandpa if you're having issues walking, then why don't you get yourself a walking stick. It would make walking more easier for you. Watch your step grandpa" Marisol said softly as they walked down the stairs with her support.
"Thank you my dear but why are you calling me grandpa?"
"Because you look like my grandpa and I respect every elderly people so I call them with respect. We're down now, I will go ahead sir" Marisol said about to let go of Agustin's hand but he felt strange as she let go of his hand.
"What's your name dear?" Agustin asked curiously.
"Marisol Dante, just call me Marisol" Marisol smiled and Agustin's heart melted that instant.
"Marisol who are you talking to?" Fernanda asked worriedly as she ran to her.
"I was helping that grandpa over there to get down the stairs" Marisol replied pointing at Agustin and Fernanda's eyes went wide open.
"Do you mean that man over there?" Fernanda asked curiously and Marisol nodded.
"Marisol next time don't help people like that. You have no idea who he is and so many people take people's kindness for granted so my love restrict yourself from helping such people and stay away from him, he doesn't look like a good person"
"But Mummy, you've never been here before so how come you know that grandpa isn't a good person"
"That's because I'm older than you Marisol so listen to your mother. Let's go" Fernanda said and took Marisol with her to their table.
Agustin walked to Jeromino quickly.
"Jeromino you once told me, you had a daughter with Fernanda right?" Agustin asked curiously and Jeromino stared at him a bit confused.
"Where's that question coming from?"
"Just answer the damn question"
"Yes, Fernanda and I had a daughter which you rejected bluntly but luckily Fernanda saved my daughter from your evil threats"
"When are you bringing me granddaughter home?" Agustin asked curiously.
"What do you mean Dad? Is Amanda not enough for you"
"I want my biological granddaughter home so when are you bringing her home? If Fernanda is the issue then we will have to file a case against her in court" Agustin said seriously.
"You won't do no such thing Dad" Jeromino said getting pissed.
"Watch me as I get the custody of my granddaughter" Agustin said seriously staring at Marisol with loving eyes.