To Riley, it was about to be a perfect night. flowers, candles, chocolates and the perfect proposal. She couldn't picture any other reason why Adam, her boyfriend of three years would want to take her out on a perfect date at the most romantic restaurant in the city after dropping so many hints that he is finally ready to marry her. Meanwhile, the night turned out to be nothing like Riley predicated, in fact, it was the complete opposite. A heartbreak in one hand and a one night stand with an ex in the other, the night became the beginning of the many wrongs that were yet to come in Riley's life. Riley, in a bid to run away from her nightmares and what has now become a shattered life, moved to New york city where she got a job at an advertising agency owned by the sophisticated and brilliant Amelia. Riley started anew and was good at her job and was just on the verge of becoming best friends with her boss when she discovered out that her ex who she had a one night stand with is the husband her boss couldn't stop talking about. Riley is torn between keeping the hot romance turned affair with the man she once loved and almost married and being the perfect friend to her new boss who has helped her in every way and was nothing but a good friend.
View MoreThere was something new about that morning, something refreshing, different...Riley couldn’t place it. Unlike the last seven mornings she had spent in New york, she didn’t wake up this particular morning with dark circles, soar throat or a weary look on her face. It had being tough since moving to new york, there was the midnight sobs, the waking up at intervals to cry over old photos and memories, the loss of appetite and generally, misery. That morning, Riley felt something different, she liked it. She had waken up earlier than usual to prepare for her meeting at a new agency, somewhere she would be employed at if everything went smoothly. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Riley’s lips parted in something that could be called a smile, weary, but a smile. She had on a sleevless black gown that relaxed just right above her knees, a black stileto that fitted as though it was made specifically for her and her hair packed in a loose bun with her gold earr
The ringing in her ear grew louder but the weight she felt on her body couldn't let her move an inch. Riley tried openning her eyes but it felt like something was pressing her eyes down preventing her from properly opening them. Slowly, she ran her hand through the bed in a bid to locate her phone that have been ringing since forever, it was a failed attempt. The banging in her hand was becoming unbearable and she knew she had to do something about it. With every ounce of strenght she had in her body, Riley opened her eyes and sat up. She ran her fingers through her messy hair and took a deep breath. " good morning"Riley was startled for a second at the deep masculine voice till she looked beside her and saw a male figure, a familiar one. Suddenly, the events of last night began to come back to her and it all made sense now. She remembered meeting Jesse at the bar, she remembered the drinks, lots of it, the loud laughter and catching up,but, she didn't re
The night couldn't be more perfect as long as Riley Blake was concerened. In her books, she has never had a night as perfect as the one she was getting ready for. A red lipstick and the perfect stiletto was all a girl needed to get ready for the biggest night of her life." You look good Riles, don't over do it" Ana said from the other end of the video call.Riley had placed her phone on the big bed stand while she dressed up and had Ana, her best friend since college, watch and hype her up for the big night ahead. She had tried on five dresses earlier, changed the colour of her lipstick thrice and tried four different shoes.Her small but cozy New jersey apartment smelt like hair products, lipsticks and ten different perfumes. It was at that time that Ana decided she has had enough of looking at her entire wardrobe and had made sure she stuck with the short and sleevless black gown she was putting on." Ana...you know how big this night is for me"
The night couldn't be more perfect as long as Riley Blake was concerened. In her books, she has never had a night as perfect as the one she was getting ready for. A red lipstick and the perfect stiletto was all a girl needed to get ready for the biggest night of her life." You look good Riles, don't over do it" Ana said from the other end of the video call.Riley had placed her phone on the big bed stand while she dressed up and had Ana, her best friend since college, watch and hype her up for the big night ahead. She had tried on five dresses earlier, changed the colour of her lipstick thrice and tried four different shoes.Her small but cozy New jersey apartment smelt like hair products, lipsticks and ten different perfumes. It was at that time that Ana decided she has had enough of looking at her entire wardrobe and had made sure she stuck with the short and sleevless black gown she was putting on." Ana...you know how big this night is for me" ...
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