34: It's all her

The moment we stepped back into the ballroom, Bethany's eyes zeroed on me and I gave her a little, tight smirk. She rolled her eyes and looked away. Haha sucker! Damien pulled out my seat and then excused himself. I was left with Bethany and some others at the table.

I wish I had brought my phone so I didn't have to stare at her stupid face all the time. I dragged my hands over my tummy as the blonde by my side smiled at me. I smiled at her. She wasn't here before so I guess she just arrived.

"Hello. I guess your here with Damien" she said and I nodded.

"He's my husband" I smiled and she chuckled.

"Why, it's nice to meet you" her voice sounded English. Her thick accent also complimented her tight blonde bun and black Versache gown. I bet she has a black or silver sandal to go with it. Her eyes were also masked with thick mascara and smoky eyes. She's pretty and I'll hate to think she was one of Damien's past girlfriend or something.

"Nice to meet you too" I said to her. Her eyes darted to my stomach.

"Wow. Your even pregnant. The last time I spoke with Damien he wasn't even dating anyone. I think some girl broke his heart or something" she said to me. I inched toward her. What does she know and who is she?

"It seems to me that you know Damien a lot" I said to her with a side smile.

"Of course I do. He doesn't like to talk about me but I'm his stepsister" she said and I would've choked on a drink if I had one in my hand.

What?...Damien never told me he has a sister. I know his parents are no more but, sister?... I clenched my fist trying to comprehend what she just said.

"Your Damien's sister?" I still couldn't believe it as I gaped at her with wide eyes.

"Yes"she smiled and then placed her hands on mine. She was slim and model like while I on the other hand was plump as a plum. "My name is Danielle"

"Jaycee" I said to her and she grinned.

"I saw pictures of you and Damien on the net but I just couldn't believe he was with anyone. I didn't even know he was married though, and expecting a child"  She frowned at the last part. I guess Damien isn't too fond of her because he doesn't just push people away.

I looked toward the seat that Bethany sat and she was no more. I wonder where the snake went to. She better not be with Damien or I will wipe her stupid hair off her stupid head. Breath Jay. Breath honey. Your getting too wild in thoughts.

"Damien stepped away for a bit. He'd be back soon" I said giving her a little hope.

"I'll be happy to see him but I can't say the same about him" she said sadly. I have a sister-in-law and she's right here with me, holding my hand and telling me how her brother doesn't like her.

"I'm so happy for you both anyway"

I looked toward the bar and saw Damien with Alberto. He was frowning and spinning his drink wildly. Something is up with him. Has he seen Danielle already and is not happy about her being here?

"Can you excuse me?" I said to Danielle before getting up with a raise of my gown. I slipped through the tables elegantly and slowly until I came to the bar.

I tapped Damien's shoulder and he turned to me. Alberto smiled at me and I gave him a slight nod.

"What's going on?" I asked pulling Damien away from Alberto for a bit.

"Your supposed to be at the table" he said sharply.

"Don't evade the question I asked. What's going on?!" I sounded more firm this time so he sighed out before wrapping his arms round my back.

"Can we talk outside at the poolside?" He ask and I nod.

We excused ourselves as Damien took my hand and led us all the way to the back of the huge building.

The reflection of the moon hit the pool casting a beautiful blue around the poolside. It was pretty. Damien stood in front of me.

"I didn't want you to worry about this while I take care of it but I know that...one way or the other, you'll find out eventually" Damien spurred...

"What?"

"Bethany and Alberto had a divorce some few weeks back and he said she's been acting weird before and after the divorce"

"Why'd they divorce and why wasn't it on the news?"

"It could be a scandal for Alberto and Bethany wanted him to keep it secret for a while."

"Get to the point Damien" I said impatiently. I really don't want to hear about Bethany's misfortune. Infact, I'm happy to hear she's not enjoying her life the way she should...but that's why she's coming on to Damien.

"Bethany was the one who sent Khan"Damien said and I didn't look phased. I was expecting this. My guts always told me Bethany was the culprit.

Damien sighed and looked down. "I knew Bethany was persistence but I didn't know she'd go to that length" Damien said with furrowed brows. It's pitiful that he thought his ex fiance was innocent and sweet.

"So what do we do?..is Alberto in it with her?"

"No. Alberto didn't know. But he said he can help try to retrieve the papers you signed"

"Knowing Bethany she would never keep it where anyone can just get it" I shrug. Especially now that Bethany and Alberto are divorced, she wouldn't trust him so well.

"True."

We were both distracted by the movement behind us and we turned to see Danielle standing there. Her arms were crossed in front of her and her face with a sad smile as she looked at her brother. Now I see the resemblance. She had a soft defined jaw with perfect soft eyes. The same that Damien possess.

Beauty sure runs in the family.

"Damien" she said In a squeaky voice. I stared at Damien from the corner of my eyes to see his jaw tight. I held unto his arm quickly.

"What are you doing here?" Damien ask her.

"It's a charity ball and I was invited" she said with a little roll of her eyes before looking sober again. "Mostly, I came to see you"

"What for?"

"Can't I just see my elder brother?" She asked and moved closer to us. Her eyes fixated on me and she smiled.

"I met Jay already. She's sweet. Why didn't you tell me you were married?"

"I don't have to explain myself to you, Elle" Damien sighed and tucked his hands in his pocket. I just stood watching this siblings exchange with a smile. It's obvious Damien misses her too but he's just being stubborn.

"Well then don't. Just let me stay a while, Damien. I won't cause any trouble" she smiled pinching her left eye a little. I chuckled.

"No. And by the way, we're moving and you're not invited" Damien huffed before walking toward the door.

I looked to Elle and she chuckled at me. I smiled.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to him. He wants you with us but he's just being stubborn" I said with a small smile.

"Thanks. I really like you and not that...other girl" she winced her nose and I got the feeling she was talking about Beth but she thinks I don't know about Damien and Bethany.

"Bethany?" I said and her eyes widened.

"He told you about her?" She asked and I nod. "Wow...he must really love you. He hated to talk about her when she left"

I shrugged as Elle hooked her hands in mine as we walked back into the hall. She doesn't even need to know that the same Bethany is causing a lot of trouble right now.