Love was never the plan

ChapterTwo

Ivy’s POV

I looked behind only to see that it was the glass window that was shot and not one of us. Even though I hated more than half the people in there, for some reason I was happy none of us were hurt.

Security men and bodyguards directed us to the emergency exit and informed us that it was robbers that invaded the party, and before they could even get a hold of them, they all escaped.

Surprisingly, Lyan came to me to ask me if I was hurt. I was shocked but also happy, who wouldn’t? My target keeps coming closer and closer by himself.

We all got home safely.

The next day, for some reason, I couldn't stop thinking about his smile, then I remembered he was Dante Vale’s son and nothing more. I had to stay focused and not distracted.

Ivy!, Ivy!!, I heard my mum calling me from downstairs. I rushed to her,“ Someone wants to talk to you,” I took the phone, shocked because the last time I checked I didn’t have any friend that could call through my mum.

I put the phone in my ear only to hear Lyra’s voice(Lyan’s mother)on the phone,

“Ivy, my baby girl, I called to invite you and your mum to a private family dinner at my house. Tomorrow is just us, spending quality time together.”

This is perfect, an opportunity to get closer to the family without breaking a sweat, before I could even say anything, my mum agreed to the invite. I mean, why would she not? She hasn’t seen her best friend for a long time(Lyra).

I went back to my room to prepare. I had a meeting with the foundation.

I arrived at the venue, the meeting went well. I arrived home, slept and it was already the next day.

I woke up having mixed feelings about dinner. Yesterday I was happy about it, but now I’m feeling anxious, I mean?? I will be dining face to face with the man who ruined my family. But it wasn’t time to show any sign of weakness or fear. I picked up my phone, and it was already 2:30 pm and dinner was at six o clock.

I was done showering now it’s time to get ready.

I applied my eyeliner, my mascara and put on my favorite nude lipstick. Trust me, it’s a killer product it puts all the spotlight on me,

I decided to wear a backless silk dress, and yes guys, it was black. Wearing it alone gave me all the confidence I needed.

I removed my hair from the rollers, the finish look was top-notch. With such a look, it’ll be very easy to create a bond with Lyra.

We arrived at the house, and I must say it looked very beautiful.

Some staff members took us to the dining room, then immediately Lyra came out of the kitchen. She was a very beautiful woman. I didn’t picture how she would look. Most of the time her husband (Dante) came to my house, she was always in another country.

I noticed Lyra looking at me the moment she walked into the room.

She smiled softly. “Ivy, you look beautiful.”

I smiled shyly. “Thank you ma.”

“No, seriously,” she continued, looking at me.

“You’ve grown so much, I am sure your mum must be so proud to see you like this.”

Mum smiled intensely.

I laughed softly, “You’re making me blush.”

“ You should be proud of yourself,” Lyra said softly. “ You look lovely.”

“ Thank you, that means a lot coming from you.”

She smiled. “Of course I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it.”

I lowered my gaze, trying to hide my smile. “ You’re too kind.”

Lyra chuckled. “And still as shy as ever, I see.”

“I hope you consider us your family, Ivy.”

I smiled.

Lyra was kind and welcoming, this was shocking to me because I expected Dante’s entire family to be horrible just like him, I mean

I really didn’t expect her to be this kind. I was very hurt when she said, I hope you consider us family, because I believe she knows what Dante did.

We were already dining and discussing when one of the staff came inside with a suitcase, with Lyan following him behind.

I almost choked on my food because I didn’t expect him to be there, more like we were both surprised.

He looked at me and said

“You.”

I smiled, “Disappointed?”

He didn’t give a response, he walked to his mum, pecked her on the cheeks and hugged her, then he did the same to my mum.

“Sorry ladies, I arrived a bit late, I was caught up in traffic, let me freshen up, I'll be back soon.”

I watched him disappear down the hallway, my eyes followed him until he was completely gone.

“Such a handsome young man,” my mum said, bringing my attention back to the table.

Lyra looked at me.“ What do you think about my son dear?”

I coughed, picking at the food on my plate, “I think he’s a gentleman.”

Lyra chuckled, “He’s more than a gentleman.”

Hmm, I said to myself while pretending to smile.

I looked up when he walked back in, still drying his hands.

He looked calmer now, his expression a bit softer. I was trying to study him. He caught my eye. And for a second, I felt like he was waiting for me to say something.

Mum and Aunt Lyra had already gone to the terrace to catch up, it was just me and him.

“What exactly do you want from my family?” Lyan asked.

I smiled. “Nothing.”

He kept on looking at me, almost like he was trying to study me. “Everyone wants something.”

I didn’t expect him to be this smart. Well, he proved to be the son of Dante. I stored a lot of information about him, because I have to know exactly who I am using.

I was about to get up when I accidentally cut myself, and Lyan immediately helped me out, he called the maid and told her to take me upstairs to clean my dress.

I was so confused, that wasn’t supposed to happen, both Lyan and his mum were different from Dante.

While I was cleaning the blood stain off my gown, I noticed something strange, there was an old photograph in the hall and I saw a little boy who looked very familiar, before I could tell who it was, Lyra caught my attention and took me downstairs because my mum had been looking for me, and it was time to go home.

I was leaving the Vale’s mansion

Lyan followed me outside, then he said,

“Ivy”

“Yes?” I replied.

He stared at me for a long moment.

“I’ve seen you before.”

My heart stopped beating for a moment.