Chapter 24: Ch.23/ The Reception Party
Chapter 24: Ch.23/ The Reception Party
Anupama's POV:-
My whole body is striving with anxiety but I am trying not to show this to anyone. Everyone is busy with their respective works because there is not much time has left for the reception party to start. I am also getting ready, actually Olivia and her team are getting me ready for the party. I have gotten to know that she is also going to be at the party and that's made me incredibly happy. Just in two days, we have become very good friends so I want her to be present at one of the joyous moments of my life.
Finally, Olivia tells me that she is done with my makeup and hair so I can wear my gown. I get excited hearing this because now I can see my gown. I haven't seen my outfit yet for the party but I have belief in Mama Melody's choice that whatever she has chosen is going to be remarkable. One of the helpers brings the gown from the closet, after seeing the gown in front of me I can easily say that it's gotta be the most beautiful gown I have seen so far. The design patterns, the color combinations, the fabric, everything is of my liking.
Olivia helps me to wear the gown and matching heels. Finally, when I look at the mirror I can not believe that the woman on the other side is me. Olivia has done an excellent job while doing my makeup and hair, nothing is looking out of the place or extra. I don't know much about makeup but by seeing myself in the mirror, I feel confident enough to go in front of others.
"You are looking like a royalty Anupama." Olivia compliments making me smile shyly.
"Thank you, Olivia. It's all because of you that I am looking like this." I reply while turning around to look at her.
"I have only done my job babe. Makeup can only make a person beautiful from outside but the real glow in your face is because you are happy from inside." She replies but then she starts to look at me playfully for some reason.
"But your look is not complete yet because you haven't worn any jewelry with your gown." My eyes widen in realization so I start to go to the closet to get some jewelry but someone's clearing of throat stops me from going. When I look at the doorway I see that Mr. Bianchi is standing there looking great as always.
He gives me a full-blown smile and then enter the room. When he comes near me he gives me an approving look before looking at Olivia who is grinning from ear to ear.
"You should get ready Olivia or you will be late for the party." Mr. Bianchi tells Olivia.
"I am going Alessandro and thanks a lot for inviting me to your reception party. I am going now, bye Anupama." Olivia replies with a big smile and get out of the room with her team. I look at my husband and notice that one of the cufflinks is not properly attached so I take a hold of his right wrist before correcting the cufflink's back lock.
"I have no word to describe how beautiful you are looking, Cara. I don't want anyone to see you like this but one the other hand I also want to show everyone how lucky I am to have you as my wife." He says while kissing my forehead tenderly.
"You are looking very good too Mr. Bianchi." I reply putting my head on his chest. I don't know when or how I have become so close to this man but I don't regret it because I feel protected and taken care of.
"Thank you, Cara. By the way, I have something for you but please don't get angry with me. Okay?" I lift my head from his chest to see that he is looking a little nervous which surprise me because it's very unbelievable of him.
"What do you have for me and why are you looking so nervous all of a sudden?" I ask him.
"I know you don't like expensive things but today is very special for both of us so I want you to accept my gift. You can scold me later but I want you to accept the gift I have gotten for you." Saying this he
gives me a wrapped box. Curiously I open the box and gasp in amazement seeing the diamond necklace set and a stunning bracelet.
"These are so pretty but why did you buy them, Mr. Bianchi? I have a closet full of jewelry that I haven't even seen completely yet you again buy me a new set." I tell him.
"The ones you have in your closet are chosen by the designers, not me." He replies with a wink. I huff in response before putting on the necklace with matching earrings and of course the bracelet.
"Now, your look is complete." He says before hugging me from behind. I can not help but smile at him through the mirror.
"I think we should go now. Advira must be waiting for us." I tell him in which he nods in head in response. Soon after that, we reach downstairs with his hand around my waist. Everyone is present in the living room and when Advira sees us she starts to clap her hands in joy. I giggle seeing my baby's happiness before I take her in my arms from dadabhai who chuckle. She is looking so adorable in her outfit that I just want to keep kissing her chubby cheeks and tiny little hands.
"My baby is looking so cute." I tell her in which she gives me a big smile.
"Mum-mum pwetty look. Me lub you much." She replies and put her head on my shoulder.
"I love you so much baby." I tell her while caressing her back.
"Seems like my princess has forgotten about her Papa." Mr. Bianchi says while pretending to look sad which makes me chuckle. Our daughter immediately lift her head before stretching her hands towards her father.
"Pwincesh lub Papa much too." She mumbles while her lips starts trembling so Mr. Bianchi takes her from me before hugging her close to his chest.
"Awe my piccolo. I know you love me, I was just joking with you. No need to cry, okay? You are my strong little girl, right?" He asks making her nod rapidly.
"Me bwig girl." She replies making everyone laughs at her antics.
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We are currently in the car going to the party venue which is only a few minutes away from our home. The car stops in front of a beautifully decorated huge building. I can see many reporters and photographers outside who are trying to get a look inside the car making me scared.
"There is no need to be scared cara. I am here for you and our daughter so relax, okay?" Mr. Bianchi asks while taking my hands in his own. I look at his brown orbs and feel myself calming down before I tell him that I am ready to go out. Samuel and some other bodyguards gather around before Mr. Bianchi gets out of the car. He then offers me his right hand which I take and slowly get out of the car. Immediately people start taking pictures but this time I don't get scared instead held my head high.
However, the main chaos starts when Mr. Bianchi pick up Advira from her car seat. For a few seconds, everyone looks surprised as if they have seen something out of the way but soon they starts asking questions. Neither I nor Mr. Bianchi replies to any of them and starts walking to the building. Soon enough we are inside the ballroom which is full of people whom I don't have any idea about. Many of them come to greet Mr. Bianchi and me, they are treating him as if he is a king. He introduces me and our daughter to his business partners and investors who are clearly shocked seeing the gentleness he is showing to us.
After some time we reach in front of a table where Mama Melody, Uncle Gabriel, Dadabhai, Jasmine Di, and others are sitting. Upon seeing us they all stand up from their places and hug us one by one. However, Bianca and Marco are not present there so I ask Uncle Gabriel who replies that they are going to be on the stage soon.
"I was so sure that the gown would look great on you but I didn't know that this gown is literally made for you my child. I can not believe my eyes just how gorgeous you are looking." Mama Melody says while looking very pleased with my look.
"Thank you so much for choosing this gown for me. I would have never been able to choose something so classy yet simple. By the way, I think you're looking more beautiful because it seems like Uncle Gabriel can not take off his eyes from you, haa?" I tease her in which she playfully scowl at me but there is a slight blush on her cheeks. Marco has told me some days ago that Mama Melody and Uncle Gabriel are engaged but when they will get married no one know. I was shocked at first but then I realized that they both need someone by their side like any other person. So, that's when I start to tease Mama Melody or Uncle Gabriel whenever I get a chance.
"I see you are getting wicked day by day Anu." Jasmine di says from the side making me chuckle.
"I am not getting wicked di, it's just our Mama Melody is so cute that I can not stop teasing her." I answer back. Dadabhai and Mr. Bianchi along with Uncle Gabriel shakes their head while their eyes held amusement. Unfortunately, Liam can not attend the party as Bianca said that he has to go to Germany for performing an emergency surgery.
Suddenly, the lights on the stage turn on, and Bianca along with Marco walks in the front. Bianca has s genuine smile on her face when she begins to tell everyone about the purpose of this party and soon Marco follows her afterward. After a short speech, they invite Mr. Bianchi and I to the stage in which again my dear husband gives me his hand. Smiling brightly I put my hand in his before we start walking towards the stage however Advira is not with us because Mr. Bianchi has told me that he wants to introduce me first then he will introduce our daughter to everyone. So our daughter is sitting on her Subho uncle's lap.
Mr. Bianchi takes the microphone from Marco who gives me a thumbs up. I smile at his playful nature before I turn to look at the people.
"I am glad that you all have come to this party on such short notice. I know everyone has a lot of questions in their minds and today I am here to stop all the assumption that is going on for some time. First of all, I want to confirm that I am married and would like to introduce my lovely wife Anhuphama Bianchi to you all." Mr. Bianchi announces and everyone applause from their place. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
"That's not all, I have another confession to make. As many of you may have heard about a toddler being seen with my wife and that's have been all over the media so I think you all should meet that child too." Mr. Bianchi says while Dadabhai comes on the stage with Advira in his arms. He puts her down and she instantly comes towards us while smiling big. Mr. Bianchi picks her up in his arms and I kiss her tiny hands making her giggle cutely.
"Everyone meet our daughter and princess of my heart, Adhbhira Bianchi." Everyone gasps along with our families but the reason is completely different. No one from our families have heard Mr. Bianchi calling Advira by her name because of his accent problem however I have been helping him to pronounce our daughter's name correctly. Although he is still not completely good at pronouncing her name but I am sure that one day he will be able to call her correctly without any accent problem.
"Now, as I have answered the most important questions of everyone I don't think anyone needs to know more about my personal life. Still, if you have anything in mind you can ask me but not right now as I want everyone to enjoy the party." Everyone claps their hands in response before Mr. Bianchi leads us away from the stage. However, my breath hitch seeing my Baba in front of me. He is staring at me with what seems like pride in his eyes but I feel like imagining things because in the next second his face looks blank as if he doesn't have any emotion inside of him.
Mr. Bianchi's hold tighten on my waist making me look at him worriedly because the last time he had seen my father he was very angry and disappointed with him. So, I rub his arm with my thumb to try to
calm him down and I think that helps him. We stand in front of my father and Riya who is looking like she has drowned herself in makeup. I go to touch Baba's feet but he moves out of the way. I feel my eyes getting moisture because of the rejection but I mask my feelings before standing beside my husband.
"I see you have decided to come here, Mr. Sengupta." Mr. Bianchi comments but you can hear the distaste in his tone.
"I need to come here because someone has decided to deceive me by taking away my company's share without my knowledge." It stings hearing him say things like this as if I don't matter to him.
"Everything is fair in business Mr. Sengupta and I hope you know by now that why people stay away from me." Mr. Bianchi replies with a smirk.