Chapter: 7. Rebound LucaI turned to the lady with a flirtatious smirk playing on my lips, letting my fingers brush against her waist. I pulled her closer till there was no space between us.And just like that, I gave Diane a reason to look. I didn't check to see if she did. I didn't allow myself to hope for a reaction, but my instincts told me that she glanced in my direction.I leaned in towards the woman, whispering into her ear. “Pardon my ungentlemanly manners, darling. You look beautiful as always. So beautiful that I wanna change your name to Cleopatra.”“Oh, Luca. You flatter me too much, but I prefer my actual name, Sophia, to Cleopatra,” she let out a giggle that sounded annoying to my ears, but at least it did the trick. Now I know her name.“Let’s get out of here, Sophia,” I murmured loud enough to catch Diane’s attention.Sophia flashed her perfect set of teeth in a wide grin, oblivious to the real reason behind my sudden attention. She looped her arm through mine, giggling as I led her awa
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Chapter: Getting The Queen’s AttentionLucaI stood there for a moment, watching the man display his affection towards Diane on the podium—he hugged her, and even offered her a bouquet. My fingers curled tightly around the glass of champagne in my hand, almost cracking the glass as jealousy surged through my veins. I couldn't stand this. I couldn't bear watching another man be with her that way.If only I wasn't stupid enough to let her go, then that would have been me on the podium with her, not another man.Still seething, I turned around, heading back to where I’d left Diego, and I wasn't surprised to see him flirting with a slim lady, who I was certain was a model. I ignored them both, respecting their privacy as I sipped on my drink quietly with thoughts of Diane clouding my mind. I watched her attentively as she gave her speech. I noticed the movement of her body, her hands, and the occasional smiles she threw at the audience.I was mesmerized, and captivated even, by her growth and progress. Although I wasn't surpr
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Chapter: 5. A Queen and MoreLucaDiane looked radiant in the champagne-gold dinner dress that slitted up her thighs, offering a teasing glimpse of her toned legs as she moved, and hugged her more enhanced curves with the dainty jewelry that adorned her neck and wrists, complimenting her glow.She looked different from the woman I used to know—the woman whose heart I had broken.She was poise and elegant; the type of woman that was almost unattainable.The look in her eyes.The way she spoke and moved around so gracefully—like a goddess.The perfectly rehearsed professional smile on her face was all enough to make me argue that the woman before me wasn't Diane but someone else.However, the mixture of anger and shock in her eyes as her gaze landed on me was enough proof that indeed it was her.My ex-girlfriend, and the only woman I had truly loved.The same woman I had walked away from was standing before me, and this time, it wasn't a fragment of my imagination.I knew I had broken her heart in a bad way, and th
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Chapter: 4. New BeginningsDianeFIVE YEARS LATERThe AC was blasting fully, but it couldn’t quite ease the nervous heat simmering in my chest. I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my bedroom, staring at my reflection. The light cast a soft glow on my golden dress making it shimmer like molten gold as it hugged my curves in all the right places. The soft silk fabric felt smooth against my skin, but my mind was anything but calm.Tonight was the night. My night.I took a shaky breath, smoothing the fabric over my hips as I tried to gather my scattered thoughts. The board had decided months ago, but it was only now, at the charity gala, that the world would know I was officially the new CEO of Hope Horizons—the largest charity organization in the country. It was a dream I had fought tooth and nail for, a culmination of years of hard work, sacrifices, and tears. And yet, my nerves felt as fragile as glass.My hand trembled slightly as I reached for my shoes, a pair of gold stilettos that matched my d
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Chapter: 3. Double LossesLucaI woke up to the faint smell of cheap perfume, and the headache that pounded in my skull.For a moment, I kept my eyes closed, clinging to the sleep that was already fading away. But something was off. This didn’t feel right. The sheets smelled different—like floral body spray instead of the soft lavender scent that Diane loved.I groaned, squeezing my eyes as I tried to remember what had happened.The club.The vodka.The noise of too many people, the music so loud that I couldn't hear my own thoughts, and that had been the whole point.Then I felt the tickle of hair against my jaw.I opened my eyes in a small slit, and a flash of blonde crossed my sight.That's not Diane’s hair.Her hair was black, silky, and smelled like coconut. This hair was blonde and had the faint chemical scent of overused dye. My chest tightened, and my fingers, which had been absentmindedly brushing her shoulder, froze.And then she moaned.I sat up quickly, my heart pounding in my chest as I turned to
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Chapter: 2. Roses Are DeadDianeI woke up to bright light piercing into my eyes through my eyelids. I could hear the beeping of a monitor and the faint murmur of voices, tugging at my consciousness. My body felt very heavy like I was trying to move underwater, and every part of me ached like crazy. I opened my eyes, blinking slowly as I tried to make sense of where I was.“Diane? Diane, can you hear me?”A familiar voice cut through my hazy mind. I turned my head slowly, winging as the movement sent a sharp pain through my skull.There she was. My best friend, Julia, sat beside me, her face filled with a mix of worry and relief.“Julia,” I said, my voice was barely above a whisper and it sounded hoarse. My throat felt drier than sandpaper.“Oh, Thank God.” She leaned forward, wrapping her hand around mine. Her hand was warm and soft as it grounded me in a reality I wasn't sure I was ready to face.I glanced around the room, noticing and taking in the plain white walls and the smell of disinfectant that clung
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