Alicia entered the apartment and collapsed on the floor .What was to become of her life now how would she start all over ?
She held her chest as she felt her throat go dry showing she was about to hyperventilate and could possibly pass out .She stood up and looked into the kitchen and sighted the fridge. She rushed towards it and grabbed a cold bottle of water , hurriedly drank and made her way to the bed.Alicia passed out from emotional fatigue.Alicia woke up wishing the events of earlier today was but a dream , but the strange bed and room told her otherwise. As she sat up she had to hold her head she had a splitting headache she needed Tylenol .Getting up , she walked to the living room and found her purse on the ground unzipping it she saw the check and fresh tears filled her eyes , how can he abandon me after all these years and dismiss me with a check like I'm some cheap prostitute being paid off .Locating the Tylenol she took a pill , just then her phone rang . Her heart skipped 5 beats at least , she felt light headed with hope . Maybe it's Tristan calling to apologize for everything and tell me it's a prank .Instantly she was disappointing ans she stared at Sally's name on her screen , she picked the call.Sally's voice came through the line “ Girl what the hell is going on , where are you ? I came to the mansion but I was told you've moved out by the security. I wasn't even let in !?”“ Sally calm down I have a horrible headache , I'm texting you the address of where I currently am ”“wait I'm really confused right now , you have alot of explaining to do ,I'll be on my way I just received your text ”In a few minutes Sally arrived , looking thoroughly upset .“ What exactly is happening , your fiance is all over the news ” Alicia looked at her visibly confused, then panic set in .“All over the news for what ? Was he involved in an accident or something?”Sally's expression suddenly became pitiful towards Alicia “ you haven't seen the news yet , have you ?, I think we should sit down ”Once they were seated Alicia asked “what are you hiding from me ?” Sally handed her phone to her , Alicia took it with shaky hands; she couldn't believe what her eyes were seeing .The blogs tabloids were raving about the super romantic proposal of the young hot multi millionaire bachelor Tristan Young to the heiress of Fire Technology Enterprise's only daughter Emily White .It was that same woman she had met in Tristan's office earlier today .The paparazzi even stopped them for a mini interview outside the restaurant. She played the video and one of the reporters asked Tristan .“ I thought you were secretly engaged to another woman? ”Tristan smiled coldly and held Emily's hand“ Nothing but a dirty rumor there's only one woman in my life and it's the love of my life Emily ” he brought her hand for a kiss . Alicia looked at Emily's hand and noticed it was the same diamond ring that had sat on her finger earlier today .A tight knot formed in her chest from the pain , was it this easy to move on ? “ I'm so sorry Alicia I know how much you love him ”“ But w…why ? What did I do to deserve this treatment from him ? ” her voice broke .“I now understand why he insisted we keep the engagement a secret , our whole relationship a secret he never meant to marry me . He treated me like I was an embarrassment. ”“It's okay girl please calm down , he isn't worth you or your tears ”“ Do you think he left me because I lost the baby ” hot tears flooded her eyes “ I swear I don't know how it happened , i hate myself for it till today . Maybe his right I'm not good enough ”“ Bullshit he only left you because he always wanted to , it has absolutely nothing to do with you , he is insecure and needs a trophy heiress wife to tell himself he has made it ”“truth is Tristan will never be enough for his own damn self ”“ The why do I feel like I'm the one who is not enough”Sally moved and hugged her “because made you believe that , I've never liked him he has always been emotionally abusive towards you ”“you know what enough about the bastard , I bought 3 bottles of wine on my way here I know your not a drinker but figured you'll need it today ”Sally stood up to get two wine glasses, she poured the wine and gave Alicia a glass which she gulped down in less than 10 seconds .“ Woah easy girl ” she poured her another glass of wine.“ You know at least you got some heck of an apartment from the guy and it's in a really nice part of town. I say good riddance honestly he never loved you ”Alice felt light headed and suddenly the hurt inside of her began to turn into anger and resentment “ I dropped out of school to support him and he called me barely educated , I gave him 7 years of my life and he repaid me by dumping me ?!”“ I wish I could get back at him and his heiress, he only feels she's better than me because she has more money, how would he feel if I did the same to him ”“ show up with a better looking richer man he could never be and flaunt it in his stupid face ”“ Woahhh never seen you talk like this, you should really drink more often. I love where this wine is taking you Alicia unhinged !”They both laughed “ You know Sally I don't know what I'd do without you ”“ Right back at you babes , so what's the plan to make him pay ? ”“ I honestly have no idea , I just want him to hurt as much as I do ”“He will and more ”“For tonight I just want to drink more happy juice and get a big fat cheesy pizza with unlimited pepperoni”“ What a weird name for wine ” she laughed and bowed dramatically “Your wish is my command, I'll place an order for the pizza and get another wine ”.It had been a week since her break up with Tristan and Alicia was sick and tired of just lying around .She was going to start an operation to make Tritan pay and regret treating her the way he did .She couldn't even go online anymore. Tristan and Emily were all over social media , they were even interviewed by Vogue magazine to tell their love story .Sally is right. I can't just lie around all day and feel sorry for myself. I need to get it together. Else I just prove to Tristan that he made the right decision by dumping me.Alicia walked briskly to the supermarket down the street. It was a really nice and busy area and she spotted a couple of exotic cars on the road . The perfect place to meet the perfect man for her scheme .But first she needs a bright pink journal to lay down her plan , she'll call the scheme how to bag a billionaire . A simply rich dude wouldn't do , she needed a man that Tristan could only dream of becoming.She would need a total remake over too. Going back
Alicia heard a knock on her door must be Sally they were supposed to go shopping today and the club later .She snapped the book shut and ran to the door and let Sally in ..“ why does this room have the sickening smell of Tristan ?” Sally gave her an inquisitive look.“ How can you tell he was here? ”“ Cause it smells of desperation and over use of cologne”“ I got back from the bank and found him here , apparently he has a key . He came to warn me not to talk to the press about him and our relationship”Sally huffed “As if ! Oh please he needs to get over himself the heck does he think he is ” “ First in tomorrow we're changing the locks , were you able to deposit the check ”“ Yes as soon as they saw the amount I got treated alot differently I'm talking sweet tea and cookies ” they laughed . Alicia grabbed her purse a waved a black Platinum card.“ Yassss girl ! , Time to go shopping” she jumped up and squealed like a little girl .They headed to the hair saloon , a high end one
“ So how did it go ?” Sally excitedly asked . Alicia eyed her wearily “pretty random interaction, I saw someone I met at the apartment today ”“ Huh ?” Sally screamed over the music which blared loudly“ At this point I'm ready to leave and go home ”. The attendant from earlier appeared once more , “ there is a driver outside waiting to take you home ma'am”. Was the man eaves dropping ?.“ Ermm thanks but I'll rather find my way home ”. Panic set in the eyes of the attendant“ ma'am this is my bosses order and he doesn't take kindly to unfulfilled duties ”.Alicia wanted to ignore the guy but she understood what it was like dealing with a difficult boss . “ I'll be outside in a minute ” His body language immediately become at ease . “ Okay ma'am”. She turned to Sally “ let's go ”. Sally made to move but her steps were shaky .Alicia moved to help her “ how could you drink yourself to this state woman ” she rolled her eyes at her “ I'm …nott not..drunk !”.“Sure you aren't ”Getting o
An hour before seven Alicia woke up to take a cold shower to calm her nerves that were currently going haywire in anticipation of her date with Dimitri .Under the cool shower she let the cool beads wash away the tension as she thought to herself what do I even wear? , I don't even know how to act I've never been being with someone so high and mighty . The thought of him being high and mighty made her smrik as she continued in her thought.Tristan is going to die of jealousy and regret. I have to make a point to take cute videos and post on social media . I don't even care about how hurt I am right now , I just need to bruise his pride so badly let him feel the hurt I've felt .Someone knocked on the door breaking her away her away from her lustful thoughts on revenge .“ Girl are you planning to get your skin wrinkled in the shower . Get out of there already we have to get you ready !” . It was Sally's voice .Alicia rolled her eyes mentally “ I'm coming mum” she said sarcastically tu
The waiter saved Alicia by suddenly appearing with their order . Alicia ate the food carefully with relish the meal was exquisite she completely forgot she was on a date with Dimitri as she moaned when she tasted the chocolate cake with the coconut cream topping the sweetness melting in her mouth .“ I see you like it ” his deep voice vibrated instantly making her regain conciousness of where she was she blushed embarrassed . He laughed lightly “ nothing to feel shy of love , most people have the same exact reaction ” . Alicia eyes met with Dimitri's dark eyes , she averted her gaze and akwardly continued with her desert quietly . By nine thirty pm they were done with dinner and now driving back to Alicia's apartment. “ Hope you enjoyed the dinner ”. “ Yes I definitely did , thank you ” .“ I didn't even get the chance to ask you personal questions I was too caught up admiring you but I'll be honest with you , there's nothing I don't know about you already . You caught my attention th
By 9:30 Alica and Sally were already heading out of the apartment . They boarded separate cabs Alicia to the appointment with Alexander Kings and Sally back to her apartment.Alicia pulled up at the skyscraper office of Alexander Kings ten minutes to the time slated for her interview. She stilled her nerves , according to her reports and investigation contained in her journal ‘ how to bag a Billionaire” .Alexander Kings is the top most and powerful bachelor Billionaire in the world and he is very intimidating with a reputation for being a no nonsense person Sally's HR plug must have pulled heavy strings to land her this interview considering her sparse work experience.She walked through the automatic doors and approached the receptionist she noticed the environment was bustling with professionals moving in different directions it is a quite intimidating environment. “ Good morning ma'am ” , the middle aged woman smiled at her warmly “ morning dear , what can I do for you ?” .Her sm
“ well , you'll just have to trust me and I've accepted the offer . I don't want the reputation of not keeping my word .And least I forget I haven't given a response to your proposal of a relationship yet ”. Alicia finally responded her answer seemed to have doused the fire in his eyes .Dimitri's eyes softened and he chuckled “ I seem to have forgotten that fact you must forgive me . I don't mind you working but you don't need to I am willing to foot your every need and want for luxury ” .Good I have him where I want Alicia thought to herself .“ I know you can do that and even more but I still want to work . And it's strictly business , and you and I know you'll have eyes watching me at the office ” Dimitri nodded and raised his hands “ you've caught me okay I'll trust you but seriously what do I need to do to make you mine . Whatever the cost I'm willing to bear the cost to met any requirement to officially make you my woman”His sweet words tugged at the corner of her heart threa
Alicia's eyes widen when she saw Tristan standing right in front of her and her throat went dry . Oddly she then realized how much effect he still had on her but instead of pure unadulterated love , it was tainted love she felt for him mixed with the intense desire to hurt him so deeply he'll question his worth and his pride would be utterly destroyed.“ May I help you? “ Dimitri stood up all 6ft 6 of him towering over Tristan 5 ft 11 frame . Tristan suddenly realized who Dimitri is. “ Mr Valentino I'm so sorry I didn't realize you were the one , I apologise for the ntrusion ” .“ Good , you may leave or do I have to make you leave “ Dimitri said in a dangerously low voice .Fear filled Tristan's eyes “ no …no sir ,enjoy your day ”. He quickly walked away .“ Are you okay ? , Hope seeing him didn't ruin your mood ”. Alicia put on a bright countenance “ not at all , but I think I'll rather go home now I'm sure you have work to do ”. Dimitri shrugged “ work can always wait , spending tim