At The Donovan Family’s Dinner.
Bella was surprised when she arrived at Aunt Emma’s house and found that many of her family mbers had already gathered for dinner. She thought she had arrived too early, before six, but it turned out she and her family were the last guests to arrive.
All of her uncles, along with their wives and children, were present. She also noticed her Grandpa and a few of his old friends who live nearby engaging in conversation.
When everyone in the living room noticed Bella and Tristan’s arrival, the room instantly fell silent. No one spoke, but all eyes were on them.
Bella imdiately felt awkward at being the center of attention. She had never been the focus of attention at family events before.
Even during her father’s funeral, when her family ca to pay their last respects, she had spent most of her ti at the hospital, allowing her Grandpa and mother to et with everyone. She had only appeared for a few hours and had kept her distance from everyone.
Feeling nervous, Bella held Tristan’s hand tightly while smiling at her aunt.
"Bella and Tristan, thank you for coming," Emma stood up from her seat and quickly embraced Bella. Still, she imdiately loosened her embrace when her eyes fixed on Aurora and Oliver.
"Aunty Emma, please don’t say that...it is our duty as a family to co to this dinner," Bella answered, following her to see the twins. She continued, "Thank you for inviting us, Aunty Emma..."
"Oh my Lord, why do these two cute babies grow so fast?" Emma said she approached Aurora and Oliver in Natalie and Noora’s arms.
While Bella was talking to Emma, Tristan stood in his place, holding his son’s hand. He felt uncomfortable in this place but tried not to show it.
When Tristan saw Isaac Donovan approach them, he slightly nodded and smiled at him.
"Tristan, thank you for coming," Isaac offered him a warm handshake while glancing and smiling at Dax.
"Grandpa, this is our family event. Of course, my wife and I should co," Tristan politely answered while accepting his handshake.
"Alright, let’s sit first," Isaac said, smiling happily because Tristan was willing to et all his family mbers despite what had happened in the past. Almost all of his family tried to harm Bella, but this man holds his grudge and decides not to punish them.
"Thank you, Tristan..." Isaac nodded at him before he turned to see Dax again, "Little Dax, let’s sit and et your uncles and Grandpa... you too, Tristan, please follow ," He took Dax’s hand. He led him and Tristan to et others.
Bella also followed Tristan and Dax, but before she settled on the couch, she greeted her first and third uncles.
Even though her stance with them is still the sa, Bella can’t ruin her Aunty Emma and Uncle Archy’s happy wedding vibe by ignoring them, especially since her Grandpa’s best friend is with them tonight.
"Uncle Jacob," Bella said while offering her hand for a handshake. She also gestured to Tristan to do the sa and greet her uncle. It would be awkward if Tristan also ignored them.
"Bella, Tristan, it’s nice to et you both again," Jacob’s gentle and sincere tone surprised Bella. She rarely heard and witnessed how gentle her uncle was to her.
Bella said nothing more to him. She nodded and turned to his first uncle’s new wife. She politely greeted her before she did the sa to her third uncle, Thomas.
Looking at these two n who had changed entirely from the last ti she had t them amazed her. But it was not enough to lt her icy heart toward them.
After the short greeting, Bella left them and joined her mother and aunt, who were now giggling while holding the twins.
However, not long after, Bella noticed her brother sitting with a girl in the corner. When she arrived earlier, her attention was focused on her aunt and uncle, and she completely forgot about her older brother and his new girlfriend. She also saw Liam, her aunt Emma’s son, sitting with them.
In the other corner of the room, Bella saw her female cousin. She hadn’t been close to them since childhood, and what happened between her and their father made her relationship with them even worse. She didn’t bother to glance at them or try to greet them.
After excusing herself to her mother, Bella asked Tristan to follow her to approach Henry and his girlfriend.
"Hello, Sis..." Henry stood from his seat and awkwardly smiled at Bella. He was nervous to introduce his girlfriend, Aira, to his sister. "Hi, brother-in-law..." He offered a handshake to him.
"Henry! It’s nice to et you again," Tristan smiled at him.
"Bro, why do you look so shy?" Bella stifled a laugh when she saw her brother blushing. "So, this pretty lady is my future sister-in-law?"
Bella smiled at the blonde bob-haired woman in the pretty blue knee-length dress; she looked innocent and kind, and her green almond eyes stared at her shyly.
Henry clears his throat, "Yes, sister. Let introduce you..." He said while glancing at the woman beside her. Gently placing his hand behind her, he said, "This is Aria Foster; she is my girlfriend."
Henry looked at Aria, "You know her, right? My sister, Arabella Donovan, and this is her husband, Tristan Sinclair." He said, smiling at Tristan.
Aria imdiately offered both of them a polite handshake. She still can’t believe that Bella is actually the biggest shareholder in their company, their true boss. And when she also learns that Bella’s husband is Tristan Sinclair, one of the country’s wealthiest n, she is even more stunned.
"Alright, let’s sit and talk," Bella said to break the tension. After the four of them settled, then she glanced at Liam. "Hello there, Liam...you look more handso and mature now. Congratulations on finally finishing your studies."
"Sis, thank you," Liam nodded and smiled at Tristan. "And thanks for coming."
"Liam, no need to say that..." Bella shook her head while chuckling. "How do you feel about having a father again, Liam?"
"Super happy..." Liam smiled at Bella. At first, he was shocked to learn that his mother would be remarried, but he was also happy because he could pursue his dream abroad without worrying about his mother anymore; there was soone who would care for her.
Bella didn’t know when she would revisit East City again, but today, she was grateful. She could et all her family to celebrate her Aunt Emma’s wedding day.
"Great to hear that, Liam..."
Reviews
All reviews (0)