Gossip girl; Dinner can have it's unexpected moments. Some moments you wish you could place yourself out of. Especially those scandalous moments during the toasts…
Hors D' oevures had been past during the dancing portion , they had been delicious but could not compare to dinner. The Menu for the night was amazing, nothing but the best, and Angeliza and Chuck's favorites. As appetizers guests had the choice between six different types of soups and salads. Entrée's included, Surf and Turf which included a small lobster tale, and filet mignon, Chicken Breast Sautéed in Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce, Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Grilled Pork Chop, a variety of Sushi, and Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Zest of Lemon. Guests also had a choice of two side orders. A bottle of Chardonnay and Merlot was placed at every single table. It was perfection at it's best.
Seating arrangements were organized well, Blair, Nate, Blair's mother and husband, Nate's Grandfather, Tony Spring, The CEO of Bloomingdale's, his wife, and its President, Terry . Blair's mother was working on a new line and needed to be by her business partners.
"Are you okay?" Nate leaned over and whispered to Blair. She was looking across their round table and staring at the Bass/Van der Woodsen table, which was slightly larger then theirs. Of course it was the hosts table. Chuck sat next to his flawless girlfriend, next to her was Serena, then Carter, then Eric, then Rufus, two empty chairs, Vanessa, then Lily on the other side of Chuck. I belonged there, Blair thought.
"I'm fine," she attempted a smile. Nate raised a brow then shrugged. It was cruel to bring Blair here, he thought, but she had to see this. Better she see it first hand then find out all alone through a gossip girl blast, or some magazine.
What Nate couldn't understand is why Blair had told Chuck she didn't love him in the first place? That destroys a man, and makes him vulnerable. Chuck was already half-destroyed and miserable. Being so distraught and heartbroken made it easy for a woman like Angeliza to come around and pick up the pieces. Blair was stronger than Chuck in that sense, she didn't need anyone to come pick up the pieces. Even when Serena had broken his heart, twice. He wasn't as strong as she. Blair went on with her life, as if nothing had ever changed.
Nate wondered if she realized how strong she really was. When Blair found out he had cheated on her with Serena, Blair had forgiven him much quicker. Was it because she loved him less? Or had she been afraid to lose him.
Seeing Serena with Carter, made Nate realize they probably were never meant to be. Carter and her did have a lot of history, as much as he and Serena did. His competition had won, he could tell. Last time Carter had won over Serena, Chuck had told him he changed, Carter had manned up to his faults and stuck around for Serena. They were looking at each other so lovingly. Serena had never looked at Nate that way.
Blair was just about to finish her entrée of Chicken, when Chuck stood up and walked to the front of the massive room onto a small stage. A waiter passed him a small microphone, she stared at how handsome he looked in his Armani Suite. It was new, she had never seen it before. Then her face turned to look at Angeliza who stared at him lovingly from the table. Fake Virgin! Blair screamed in her head.
She took out her cell phone and hid it underneath the table as she typed up a text message, while Chuck thanked everyone for attending and for their generous donations.
Royalty, Angeliza De Oro is a Fake Virgin. She doesn't wear that chastity ring any…
Before Blair could finish typing Chuck asked Angeliza to approach the stage with him, the room filled with applauds. Blair looked up to see him kiss her gently on the mouth, and she winced.
He then grabbed her hand with his free hand and looked at all his guests, through the mic he announced the most devastating news Blair had ever heard in her life.
"Angeliza and I are married, we eloped in Spain and are renewing our vows in December with a proper wedding in NYC. And as our friends and family, you are all invited."
Blair spilled the glass of champagne on the table while the whole room filled with applauds and congratulations. Her head was spinning, could this really be? No, she was dreaming this couldn't be!
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