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Almyra's POV

"Are you okay?" Malum asked and I squeezed his hand in response.

Xavier looked so rough and knowing I was the reason filled me with satisfaction and to top that the shocked expression on Xavier's face had a proud smile spreading across my lips as I halted to take a quick look at him. My entry into the even was sure not expected, especially with the people that buzzed around me — Malum, whose hand was holding mine quite intimately as planned. 

My eyes caressed him, from his blue eyes that glared at both Malum and the triplets with hate to his lips and that face I once adored. My eyes meet with Kitara that looked like she sole wanted to be where I was...She was going to be shocked by what i had in store for the Farrells.

Kaleb, Keith and Keiran, had also towered around me, almost in a protective circle where they could ensure my safety from any scoundrel that tries to come my way.

"Be nice boys" I whispered underneath my voice.

It was just so satisfying, seeing how obvious of a fact he was in a state of puzzlement to find me here in this gathering especially wth Malum

I knew he'd be here at this charity event as he had always wanted to make a deal with my company which I knew when we were still together. My company, which I had buried all my attention and focus on after I walked away from his life. 

What I loved more was how mad I drove him!

All these while, being away from him hadn't been any easy for me at all. His every memories, filled my head and I could only find myself clinging onto them so dearly. 

I had loved Xavier and in the period I was no longer with him, kept me pondering on what exactly got me so attached to him. Even the word  'Attachment' was an understatement to my obsession with this man. There was this spark, this connection I felt with him that got me unwilling to let go. 

My love for this man had made me a fool, but not anymore!

I watched his lips move while his eyes kept lingering on me in astonishment when I felt his gaze swept over me from head to toe. I smiled, knowing it was my appearance that rendered him even more astonished..

"Is that him?" I heard Kaleb whisper while Kieth added, "He looks like packaged shit!"

"But he isn't that bad! you do have taste!"Keiran completed before adding, "And his preety safe as far as he keep his distance"

I made sure to pamper and adorned myself with all sorts for a moment like this.. I wanted to make myself so gorgeous that would make heads turn at just the slightest glimpse of me which would also taunt Xavier the realization of what he had lost. 

But in the end, I couldn't bring myself to becoming a pampered barbie doll, immersed in a pool of makeup and beautifications just to prove an obvious point. I corrected myself, already I was stunning whether or not I doll myself.. it was Xavier's loss to not realize and cherish my worth. 

My eyes never left Xavier as I found him now trying to walk towards me but I didn't have to waste any of my effort in getting him to stay as far away as I wanted him to be. My brothers and Malum who were around me like mighty walls and their faces that had firmly conveyed the warnings through their scowls, led him to a halt as he just simply stared at me. 

With a roll of my eyeballs, I continued my walking away as if he was never there, and my shoulders lifted with pride knowing my actions had rendered him bewildered. 

I wanted to make him see that the world doesn't revolve around him. My world did, but that was a long time ago. Now, I just wanted to make him miserable for reciprocating all my affection and dedication towards him in the past few years of our relationship with nothing. The plan were that of Malum and my brothers, but I couldn't stop myself from agreeing with them, he deserve whatever is coming for him. 

"You seem to be enjoying this" Malum whispered.

The entire hall was filled with hush and high whispers, causing me to smile even prouder at the effect of my presence in here.

I was surrounded by essential personalities.

"We can always turn back..." Malum urged causing me to chuckle, "I am not some kid and trust me I am quite capable to handling myself"

The event was going smoothly and I took a quick break, excusing myself to the bathroom with just Malum to escort me this time. I knew Xavier would observe my every move as his eyes had never left me since I took my seat. So I had to have Malum around me, knowing it bothered him from the heavy frown resting on his face while still staring at me. 

On the way to the restroom, the stares began just too much but Malum pulled me closer and said, "If its too much, we go or perharps you show him that you arent that same girl, ignore the silent little chaos that was starting to ensue around us. 

"You worry a lot, I am not a child. Go back, your presence is just fueling their shitty whispers!"

I had just finished making use of the restroom and stepped out.The bathroom was a division of two corridors — the first corridor that was a free space with about three faucets and mirrors at each walls, then further into the bathroom was another corridor that had the bathrooms themselves.  

The dazzling LED three-coloured lights of skyblue, yellow and white, illuminating the whole place from each of the chandeliers hanging on the towering ceilings. It was a VIP toilet of course so its elegant credits was the perfect blend. 

"You look well" I heard and stopped in my tracks.

Kitara.

Her face was contorted into a deep frown and her gaze that expressed nothing but contempt showing in the eyes she used to glare at me. 

"We meet again... it seemed as the rumors were right" she started.

What rumors?

"You left Xavier for a richer set, this time not one but four, you loose woman." Her words seemed to have caused a sudden sting in my ears as they jumped.

What did she just called me?

I simply smiled, walking towards one of faucets instead as I hyped myself to ignore her and not ruin my own mood. I was in a too good mood to let it be robbed off me by Xavier or any of these mannerless people connected to him. 

Kitara was the least of the person I ever wanted to be bothered about. 

This bitch just wasnt worth my time!

But it seemed like however, she was so in the mood to have a clash with me at the moment. She had taken some steps forward and stood beside me. I could see a mocking smile spread through her lips as she opened her mouth, but of course her words were filthy. 

"So.. who are those men or let me cut you some slack.. no way the Stone brothers would look at you twice so there is no doubt you've sold your body to now that you've left Xavier?"

"Excuse you!" I was quick to react even though I had warned myself not to let her get to me. It was unlikely for me to be blamed for reacting to a comment as this, wasn't it? 

"Come on, you can tell me, woman to woman." Kitara's brows wiggled at me as she continued. For someone who's been the root problem to my relationship with Xavier when he was still my husband, it was suprising that she was hinting this after having Kitara all to himself.

I glared at her and a feisty urge burned within me as a tight and resounding slap met her face instantly. 

"Hey!" She yelled at me 

but I also yelled back, "Don't you dare, in your wildest dreams ever make that kind of remark about me you SLUT!"