TRISTAN’S POVI stepped out of the sleek black car, adjusting the cufflinks on my crisp white shirt. My black suit was tailored to perfection, hugging my broad shoulders and slim waist.My outfit was simple but classy, a tailored black suit, white shirt, and a thin black tie. I had polished shoes that gleamed under the lights.The lights in the building twinkled like a million stars. I ran a hand through my dark hair, making sure it was in place, and then walked up the steps.As soon as I walked in, I felt the eyes on me. Girls giggled and whispered behind their hands, and women kept glancing at me, their eyes lingering. I smiled at them all, used to the attention. I knew I could go home with anyone I wanted tonight.It wasn’t that bad and I was having a good time then, I saw her. Adeline. My blood heated just at the sight of her. She was talking to a group of people, her usual arrogant self. She wore a sleek red dress that hugged her curves, her dark hair cascading over her shoulde
ADELINE’S POVThe music from the party pounded behind me as I walked away from Tristan. He was calling me but I didn't answer.“Adeline, wait!" He said but I refused to turn around. I kept walking, my heels clicking against the marble floor. I hated him. Everything about him disgusted me. The memories of that day three years ago played in my mind like a bad movie.It was Tristan’s birthday. We had just started dating a week ago, after two years of me refusing him. I used to think he was just another rich, spoiled boy like his friends Dave and Chris. But things changed after I saw a cool side of him.We were on a yacht, Tristan’s yacht, surrounded by the blue sea. I stood with the other girls, Dave’s girlfriend, Lily, and Chris’s girlfriend, Sophie. We were getting ready for the party that would start in two hours.“Adeline, you and Tristan are perfect for each other,” Sophie said, brushing her long, blonde hair. “Your children will be so beautiful and wealthy.”I blushed and smiled s
MATT’S POV“What the fuck?” I cursed as I watched the video over and over again. I had just come out of the office and walked to my car when I looked up at the billboard directly in front of me. I stood there, staring at the giant billboard. The city lights glared, but nothing shone brighter than Adeline’s smile.She was next to Xander. They looked perfect together. Too perfect.She was wearing a sleek, red dress that hugged her curves. Her hair flowed in waves, catching the light just right. She looked like a goddess. Xander, in a sharp black suit, had his arm around her waist. They seemed like they were made for each other.I couldn’t breathe. My chest tightened with anger. My fists clenched. I wanted to punch something.The next scene showed Adeline laughing. Xander whispered something in her ear. She leaned into him, her eyes sparkling. I had never seen her look so happy. Not with me.Then they kissed. It wasn’t a small, gentle kiss. It was deep, passionate. Their chemistry was
ADELINE’S POVI arrived home exhausted after a long day at the office. The sun was setting when I stepped through the front door. My shoulders drooped. I was so tired all I wanted was to relax and sleep.First things first, I kicked off my uncomfortable shoes letting them tumble to the floor. My feet were sore, and the cool tiles underfoot provided a soothing sensation. My stomach growled and I remembered that I hadn't eaten since lunch.I trudged into the bathroom, the soft light flickering on as I entered. With a flick of the switch, the room was bathed in a warm, inviting glow. The mirror reflected a tired face staring back at me, lines of fatigue etched around my eyes and mouth. I splashed cool water on my face, the refreshing sensation waking me up a little.Skincare was next on the agenda. I went through the familiar routine: cleansing, toning, moisturizing. Finally, I decided to treat myself to a face mask, the creamy texture soothing as I smoothed it over my skin.Just as I
ADELINE’S POV"Adeline!" Clarissa called, opening the door and dancing into the house. She twirled, holding a bottle of wine high above her head. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.I looked up from the couch, tears streaming down my face. "Have you seen the video I sent? It’s insane! The stats are through the roof. You and Xander are viral everywhere! The company's stocks are rising at the speed of light. This was the best decision ever!" she screamed, trying to lift the mood.I forced a smile but couldn't hide my sadness.She stopped mid-twirl when she saw me and her smile faded. She walked over, her steps cautious now. She sat down beside me and placed the wine bottle on the coffee table."Why are you crying?" she asked softly, her hand on my shoulder.I shook my head. "It's nothing," I said, my voice breaking.She didn’t buy it. "Adeline, tell me what's wrong. I can see you're upset."I took a deep breath, trying to steady my emotions. "I'm so confused, Clarissa. I don't know what
SASHA’S POVI sat at the dining table, munching on my food, watching Adeline and Xander’s campaign video and I couldn't stop laughing. The video was everywhere, and it looked great. Adeline and Xander smiled, posed, and looked perfect together. It made me sick to my stomach."Are you okay?" my mom asked, staring at me like I had lost my mind."I'm fine," I replied, taking another bite of my food.My mom looked very worried. She knew how hard I had been trying to get back with Xander. She knew how much it hurt when he broke up with me. Seeing me laugh at their video was confusing her."Really, Sasha? You're okay with this?" she asked, still looking at me with concern."Yes, Mom. I'm fine," I said, smiling at her. But inside, I was fuming. I had a plan, and no one knew about it yet. I was sure it would ruin Adeline for good. She had no idea what was coming.My mom followed me around the house, still asking questions. "Did you finally give up on being Xander’s girlfriend or wife?" she
XANDER’S POThe sun was setting, casting a warm, golden glow over the beach. I was sitting by the water, feeling the cool breeze on my face. The waves crashed softly against the shore, a soothing sound that made me feel at peace. I was lost in my thoughts, thinking about everything and nothing at the same time.Suddenly, I heard my name. "Xander!" a familiar voice called out. I turned around and saw Adeline walking towards me. She was wearing a bikini, her smile bright and warm. She looked like an angel, with the sunlight making her hair shine like gold."Adeline!" I called back, standing up quickly. My heart was racing. I couldn't believe it was really her. She looked so beautiful, even more than I remembered.She reached me and without a word, we hugged tightly. It felt like we hadn't seen each other in years, even though it had only been a few months. Her body was warm against mine, and I could feel her heartbeat matching mine. We held each other for a long time, not wanting to
ADELINE’S POVI was sitting on my bed, scrolling through my phone when it happened. My fingers slipped, and my phone fell with a thud onto the floor. I squealed, my heart racing. I picked it up quickly, fearing the worst, but it was still intact. As I breathed a sigh of relief, I saw a new message notification.It was from Xander. My pulse quickened again as I opened the message. He texted to remind me of the dinner and if I still remembered. I stared at the screen, reading and re-reading the words. Was this real? Was Xander really asking me out? I felt a rush of excitement mixed with nerves. I screamed internally, "I freaking said yes!"I quickly typed my response, my fingers trembling slightly. "Yes, I would love to," I replied, hitting send before I could overthink it. It was still early in the day, but I knew I had to get ready. This was dinner with Xander.I jumped off my bed and dashed to my wardrobe.I flung open the doors and started pulling out clothes, tossing them onto m