E E S O M E
(adj.) pleasing to the eye
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"So, I gathered you all here to—" Alec stood in front of everyone, in his fancy ass, expensive, velvet suit.
Doing too damn much.
"—Enough with the dramatics, get to the point." I butted in and he snapped his eyes at me, rolling them.
"Stop trying to steal my light." As if, I'll always be the centre of attention. "As I was saying — you look very pretty, by the way—" Alec pointed at me and I gave him a big grin. "—Amara, tonight you are no longer Lucía, you are Amara Singhania Torres, you are the brains behind the Torres and it's time for the world to know..." I couldn't stop grinning, Flavio's arm around my shoulder as he gently shook me.
"And just to add to that," Suddenly, Lorenzo walked around the corner, cleaned up well and in a black velvet suit as he took a sip of his whiskey, his other hand in his pocket. "Tonight, the D'Agostino's return," I was surprised, looking between Flavio and Dominic who stood on each side of me with excitement on their faces.
God, it's been so long since I saw Lorenzo... and I kinda missed him?
Seeing him here, so handsome, I felt guilt churn in my stomach as Dominic stood next to me but my eyes lingered on Lorenzo, his presence making my mood brighten up even more.
Suddenly, I felt Dominic's fingers on my hand, his hand slipping into mine. "We've got this." Yes, yes we do.
I felt warm, in my heart. Standing here, holding hands with Dominic, I can still feel his lips against mine, the taste of him still on my lips.
But then my eyes glanced at Lorenzo, his sharp and hooded eyes intensely glaring at me with a cocky smirk, as if he knew how he made me feel.
"Tonight's gonna be a good night." Alec held up his glass of champagne, everyone holding one in there hands too.
We all cheered, raising our glasses; the smile on my lips not wanting to leave any time soon.
"Before we get there, I forgot to give you something," Dominic shuffled around as he dug in his pocket. "Here." He pulled out a small box, definitely a jewellery box.
It was just, myself, Dominic, Flavio and Lorenzo in his limousine. We're making the special appearance tonight, together.
He opened the box and it was a heavy, diamond necklace; the sparkling almost blinding me, it's so beautiful.
"Oh, wow." I muttered as I stared at it in awe. "Dominic, I can't." I shook my head, Dominic smiling softly.
"It's my mothers," In all this time I've known him, he has not once mentioned his mother. "It would mean a lot to me if you wear it, please." His eyes were soft and I debated it.
"Come on, darling, you've got a gorgeous neck for that necklace." Lorenzo smirked at me and I laughed at his flirting.
"Shut up." Dominic sniggered as he pulled the necklace out. "Turn around." He told me and I did so, feeling his soft fingers brushing past my neck so gently, moving my hair out the way.
Placing the necklace on, I felt the cold jewellery touch my chest and I sucked in a deep breath. He put it on, moving his hands away and I felt the air filling in his gap suddenly then I felt his soft lips kiss the back of my neck making me gasp ever so lightly.
Holy fuck.
Weirdly, I want him to do that again.
He let all my hair fall back over my back as I turned around and faced his twinkling eyes.
I didn't fail to see the glare that Lorenzo so obviously gave us, a scowl imprinted on his face.
"Beautiful." He whispered as he tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear, like before, his fingers gently grazing down my jaw, then my neck to then the necklace; neatening it as he straightened it, his hands dangerously close to my cleavage.
"Two more minutes!" Flavio informed us as he peaked out the window, the sound of ecstatic journalists cheering outside as now it was our turn to approach.
"Wow." I forgot how overwhelming this is.
I've got this — I felt Dominic's hand slip into mine, his fingers intertwining with mine. I definitely got this.
"You're gonna do great." Dominic smiled as he rubbed his thumb over my hand, a sense of security washing over me.
"How are we doing this?" Lorenzo asked as he squished his cigarette in the ash tray.
"I will be going first, introducing you guys and I want you three to come out together, arms linked, Amara in the middle, it's gonna be great." Flavio seems more excited here than any of us.
"Alright." Dominic nodded and I sucked in a deep breath when the car stopped, oh, here we go.
The noise from the crowd wild, the muffled sounds of reporters and media giving me an adrenaline rush.
"Holy fuck." I muttered.
"Move." Flavio pushed Lorenzo out the way as he crouched by the door. He looked at his watch, then outside. "Three, two... and one!" And with that, the door opened, flashing lights blinding me and the screams and cheers erupting from the crowd; questions being thrown around in all languages.
Flavio stepped out, standing tall and slim, unbuttoning his suit jacket as he stuffed one hand in his trouser pocket; giving a nod to the guy who opened the door.
After a few seconds of posing, giving a panty-dropping smile and a few winks here and there, he clasped his hands.
"I will now be introducing three special guests!" The crowd was still noisy but with curiosity as their voices died down a bit. "These two handsome, rich and bachelor men are making a return on an old family's behalf, you must have heard of them... Lorenzo and Dominic DeAngelo D'Agostino!" The crowd erupted hearing the name 'D'Agostino' but Flavio was quick to stop them. "Not only them but the most beautiful women I've ever seen, the most talented, the most respectable business woman there is and that is the Amara Singhania Torres!" I could hear gasps along with cheers, no one expected Torres and D'Agostino's to be together. "And you may also know her as Lucía Rojas." The crowd was crazy, holy shit.
Flavio turned around and that was our signal, Lorenzo and Dominic heading out first and as they did they all went crazy. Screaming and cheering, I bet most people here are flattered already. Those two really don't have to do much, their beautiful D'Agostino genes are pretty strong.
I felt nervous, looking at the blinding lights outside that flashed rapidly, I felt like I was going to pass out; the two men holding their arms out for me as I stepped out.
One foot out first and people were already cheering me on like mad. Fully coming out, I looked up, seeing nothing but lights being flashed around, the clicking of camera's as I slipped my arm around both the men's arms. Lorenzo on my left and Dominic on my right, both pretty tall compared to me.
I couldn't help but smirk; the overwhelming sensation of power surged through my veins. It was as if it was just me, all eyes on me, my every movement watched and gawked at.
The dress behind me cascaded onto the floor in a pretty shape, the velvet red carpet contrasting the colour of my dress as I stood out between the two men who wore black.
The doors opened, the two unnecessarily large doors, all of us starting to walk as Flavio led the way. Posing and smiling for the camera first, then making our way inside.
As soon as we got in, the air changed from humid to cool, the air fresh in here and the scent of rich perfume and champagne filled the palace. Ah, the scent of the rich and corrupt.
"Did that really just happen?" I muttered as I felt like a weight being lifted off me so suddenly, leaving my light headed.
"Yep," Flavio grinned. "You'll be answering a few questions with them later on, all separately but you'll be on the carpet at the same time... smile, fuckers! You're the faces that are gonna be on the first pages of the news, so—" Flavio stopped the waiter who was walking along with a tray of champagne, grabbing a glass and so did the rest of us. "—cheers to that!" A little clink followed when we did and we took a sip of the champagne right away.
I can't believe this is how it all turned out — news! First page! That is a huge fucking deal.
"Alright!" Turning to see Alec and the rest walking up to us. "Hey, Torres." Alec dived in for a hug, his arms wrapping around my back and mine around his neck as he gave me a big bear hug. "I'm so proud of you." He moved back as he grinned down at me.
"Th—" I stopped, like froze. My body went cold seeing this man stand on the opposite side of the room, glaring at me with no expressions and I hated it. Fuck. "What the fuck is he doing here?" I asked Alec with pure hatred in my voice.
Everyone turned around, all eyes on father dearest who seemed amused by my reaction. A cocky smirk appearing on his lips as he sipped his champagne.
"He just showed up." Alec told me and I scoffed, always the one who's unwanted.
"Was he even invited?" I asked with a low voice and Alec looked at me now.
"Well, Giovanni invited the 'Torres' and even though I run the 'Torres' he technically is still the boss." Why is he still looking at me. Oh, how I would love to stab him right in the fucking face.
"Holy shit," Lorenzo muttered as he looked between Alec and our father, then between me and our father then between Alec and I. What is he getting at here? "I just realised that's Amias Torres, damn, those genes are strong." I have never felt more offended.
"Really?"
"Ouch."
"He can't be serious."
"What a fucking dickhead." Alec and I just overflowed with remarks until Flavio stopped us.
"I mean, that is a beautiful man, I don't see why you two are offended," Lorenzo sniggered and I raised a brow. "If I was gay, I'd definitely do your dad." After my father, it's Lorenzo's turn to be stabbed.
"Lorenzo," Alec smiled softly as he put his hand on Lorenzo's shoulder. "I will castrate you and and stick them on your forehead—"
"—I'll shove them down your throat, 'if I was gay'." I mocked his voice when I mimicked him and Dominic found this whole thing hilarious.
"All you Torres are just a bunch of highschool fucking bullies, especially the youngest one." Lorenzo scowled and I rolled my eyes.
"Oh, cry me a river, boo-fucking-hoo." I snickered as I held onto Dominic's arm which wrapped around my waist subtly.
Ugh, I get this is nice but the butterflies that are constantly tickling my gut need to go away.
I stopped, realising how mean I sounded with a guilty smirk on my lips as I slowly moved my eyes to look at Lorenzo who looked down at me with a taunting smirk as if I was about to be put in my place real quick.
"Darling, I'm joking." I moved out of Dominic's hold as I raised my arms, wrapping them around Lorenzo's neck as I hugged him.
The rich cologne of his woody scent wafted around me and God, did it smell like like bliss.
I felt his arm wrap around my waist as he lowered his head to my ear. "Good girl, that's what I thought." Holy fuck — no, stop it! Butterflies. That's all I have to say.
"Shut up." I laughed it off but he looked well serious, moving back into Dominic quickly, I avoided looking at Lorenzo.
Is it wrong that Lorenzo makes me feel so many things but so does Dominic? I feel like a bad person but technically it isn't my fault, the heart wants what it wants.
"Well, are we saying hello to father then?" Alec asked and I sighed, pursing my lips.
"Better grab Landon first."