A Naive Bride for the Sophisticated CEO novel Chapter 2

Amelia finished applying her light makeup, and she looked at her face in her large mirror. Her blue ball gown covered the baby shoes she wore, and was sweeping the floor.

The gown slightly exposed the upper part of her breasts and her back was bare and exposed. She had straightened her hair, and they weren’t as wavy as they were initially.

She faintly applied her black eyeliner which made her almond-shaped eyes look more elegant. Her alluring blue eyes glittered under the bright lights that hung on the top edges of her mirror.

Her Cupid bow lips were masked with a colorless lip gloss that helped showcase how pink her lips were.

She let out a sad sigh and lowered her head. She picked up the portrait of her parents that was on the table in front of her and stared at their faces.

She ran her finger on the picture and said, “I wish you two were here with me today. I made you proud again. I am one of the best graduating students in my faculty and department.” She smiled and felt tears gather in her eyes again.

“Uncle Freddie is so proud of me. He threw me a surprise graduation party. I know I should be happy, but…” She stopped talking and covered her mouth with her palm and started weeping again.

She threw her head backwards and exhaled softly through her mouth. “I should go now. Uncle Freddie and the others are waiting for me. We will talk well before I sleep.”

She placed the portrait on the table carefully and looked into the mirror again. She picked up her handkerchief from the bed and carefully mopped the tears off her face.

After mopping her face, she forced on a big smile and lifted her dress with her hands. She walked out of her room and headed down the stairs.

As she climbed down the stairs, the people began to clap for her. She felt so shy, so she lowered her head as her cheeks reddened.

Freddie quickly approached her before she got off the stairs and gave her his hand.

She looked at his face and with a bright smile, she gave her his hand too. He held her as she climbed down the stairs, and he began to introduce her to the visitors.

“I still don’t understand why your father likes her so much. I mean, anytime I see her, she irritates me.” Marie, Ava’s friend muttered as they watched her walk with Freddie.

“She irritates me too, and you know the most annoying thing? My father told us to be here to celebrate with her! Gosh! I’m so pissed!” Ava groaned in disgust.

“Don’t worry, Ava. I am here to help you ruin her fun,” Marie uttered, and they both chuckled wickedly.

“Hi, Mr. Matt, this is my daughter, Amelia, I was talking about. Always making me proud! She is one of the best graduating students in her set. The news is everywhere. Isn’t that great?!” Freddie boasted to an average-age looking man.

“Very pleased to meet you, Miss Amelia. My friend won’t stop singing your praises.” Matt stretched his hand to Amelia, and she shook his hand.

“Pleased to meet you too, Mr. Matt,” She responded shyly, and they all chuckled.

One of their servers was passing by, and Freddie stopped him and picked up a fork from the tray. He lifted his glass cup and hit the fork on it, making a clink sound.

“I hope everyone is enjoying the party! I would love Amelia, my daughter, to say something to all of us!” He announced, and Amelia’s eyes widened in surprise. She wasn’t expecting it.

“Come on girl. Say something to the people,” He whispered in her ear, and she bounced her head slowly. She let out an exhale and made a quick turn to look at everyone.

She saw her cousins at the corner with some other guest, their eyes that peered at her said many awful things.

“I bet she feels so proud of herself. Why would your uncle throw her a party, but he didn’t when you graduated?” Marie asked.

“Shut up, Marie, and let us listen to the rubbish she has to say,” Hudson broke in, while Ava couldn’t stop glaring at Amelia.

‘Who the f**k does she think she is? I promise you, b**ch, I’ll ruin this stupid party of yours!’ Ava’s thoughts made her smirk evilly.

“Good evening everyone. I don’t have much to say because I wasn’t expecting uncle to bring me out this way,” she said, and they all giggled.

“I just want to say thank you to everyone that is here, especially my Uncle. He has been the best person in my life. He has been a father and friend. I love you so much, Uncle.”

She looked at Freddie, and he placed his hand on his chest and pouted playfully.