Chapter four

Ariana's POV

I shivered as I stood on the runway and took an unconscious step backward but I didn't know how to properly walk with heels, my ankle twisted and I fell on the floor, the tiny strap on the gown snapped open with the force of my fall and my breast spiraled out, the scar on my arm was visible and I tried shielding myself, I wish they could turn off the light, I heard the whispers and laughter of people and I brought my knee up close as I curled myself into a ball, "what a whore" I heard someone asked

"She's a saboteur" another announced and suddenly, everyone started contributing what they thought of me, I was left speechless, I wasn't any of that, how could they just judge me so harshly. The place was suddenly quiet as I saw two pairs of shoes standing in front of me, I glanced up slowly and my eyes almost popped out, it was the man from the elevator, is he here to help me? Did he believe I am being accused falsely? It then dawned on me that it was Samantha's plan all along

"Who's she? The man asked quietly and another standing by his side shifted uncomfortably, "Sir, she isn't on the list of models, I don't know who she is" he replied 

"Have you called the security?" The man asked again and my eyes widened this time around In fear as the realization of what he was about to do dawned on me.

"Yes Sir"

I quickly jumped up from where I was sitting, awkwardly trying to cover my ugly scar, "please, there's a mix up somewhere, I came here for a job, but Sam had me dressed this way, please you have to believe me" I look around frantically as my eyes spotted Sam, "please tell them I'm not a saboteur Sam, please, tell them that they're mistaken"

Sam walked up to where I was, her hand connected with my cheeks and my head reeled, I shook my head as if to clear it and stared at her with tears brimming in my eyes, "you ungrateful bitch, how dare you?" She fumed at me and I stared at her in confusion, what was she talking about? 

"How could you do something like this? You told me you wanted to serve me and I brought you here, how could I have known you had an evil intention"

I made to grab her, "don't do this to me, Sam, please say the truth, they're going to lock me up" I pleaded, desperation lacing my voice

"Serves you right, that's the least you deserved" she snarled and I turned to Mr elevator, it seems he is the president of the company after all, with palms jammed together, I fell on my knees, "please Sir, believe me, she set me up, she planned all of this"

"Save yourself the stress and confess your motive right now" he replied coldly and I shook my head, tears running down my cheeks, "I have no motive, I was set up"

He scoffed at my words, "you're the lady from the elevator, it was all part of your plan wasn't it?" 

"The incident in the elevator wasn't on purpose, please, let me go please"

He snickered at my words, "when you're ready to confess, I'll know what to do with you" he turned towards the security who was standing, waiting for his order, he nodded at them and they grabbed my arms, pulling me away, "please, I'm innocent" I begged and turned to Sam, "please don't let them take me away, you know the truth" she simply turned her face from me in reply as I was dragged away by the security.

Dylan's POV

Something about the lady bothered me, something tells me that she is innocent of the accusations but it's difficult to tell, she had to be thoroughly investigated, her appearance would cost him a fortune. The expression on her face keeps haunting me, those hazel eyes filled with tears as they pleaded with him, I sighed as I leaned against my chair in the office with my eyes closed, I heard my door creaked opened, it must be my assistant, I wasn't ready to see anyone right now, "not now George, I want to be left alone" 

"What you need now is to be with someone" a soft voice replied and my eyes flew open as I stared at the person standing in front of me, "Myla?" 

She smiled as she came closer, the sight of her brought back all the past pains and I quickly masked it, she don't deserve to know how deeply she had hurt me, it's been more than five years since I last saw her and she hadn't changed a bit, she's still absolutely gorgeous, "what the hell are you doing here?" I asked suddenly disgusted by the sight of her, for a moment, she looked uncertain as she walked closer to me, the wolf in me roared, asking to be released, "wow, it has been ages since I last felt this way" I struggled with my wolf, trying to rein it in, "this isn't time for you to be out buddy" 

"Get out of my office," I said tightly, the color of my eyes must have changed, alerting her of the danger of coming any closer because she suddenly stopped on her track

"Can't you forgive me? I was so naive and was deceived by Chase, I'm sorry"

"There's nothing to be sorry about, you made your decision, now get out"

"You're my mate Dylan, I...."

I stopped whatever word she was about to say, "our mate bond has been broken several years ago"

"We can still be together, please, Dylan, give us one more chance"

I could feel the claw as my wolf struggles to be let out, he must be angry also and perhaps, intended to pounce on her, I can already feel its fur on my skin

"I could kill you right now, leave while I have the little decency to let you go"

"I...."

"I said leave" I thundered, shocked, she slowly backed away and closed the door behind her.

Ariana's POV

"I am innocent, please don't throw me in jail" I begged as the cops dragged me towards the cell, it felt like a dream, I couldn't believe this was happening to me, "the only person that can save you now is Mr. Dylan Sabastine, of all the people you choose to offend it has to be him" the policeman shook his head as if in pity and my heart did a painful pang, "I was set up, I didn't mean to offend him or anyone" I cried in desperation but he paid me no further attention as he finally opened the cell and threw me in, I banged on the iron bars as he locked in and worked away, leaving me alone in the dark cold cell. Tears ran down my cheeks as I gazed around and slowly sat on my butt, bringing my knees to my chin, I couldn't believe Samantha would do such a thing to me, I have to find a way to get out of this mess, but I knew I have no one in the world that can help me right now, my hands went to the necklace on my neck, for some reasons, it brings comfort to me when I needed it the most, I put my head on my knees and allowed the tears to flow freely.