Chapter 1 An unexpected meeting

"Donald! How could you!"

The voice was so loud and piercing that Kimberly was momentarily startled. She was so engrossed in her phone as she was walking in the park that the shout nearly made her jump out of her skin.

Raising her head, she saw a lady fuming at a guy who was hugging another lady.

Kimberly watched them slightly amused. She made sure to keep a discreet distance from them. She wondered if this will degenerate into a fight.

"So this is the 'job' you said you wanted to deal with, huh?" the enraged lady snarled and made to grab his collar but the other lady restrained her.

"Don't you dare touch him, Mica." she pushed her nearly causing her to fall.

Kimberly was surprised the guy wasn't doing anything.

"So you even know my name huh?" Then turning her attention to the guy, she said,"l suspected you were seeing Christine but I still can't believe you. You're a jerk ! I hate you! Trust me, you'll pay."

Mica stalked away, pain etching all over her pretty face. Kimberly sighed.

The couples didn't seem to care as they started kissing passionately.

Kimberly looked away, incredulous. Eversince her boyfriend broke up with her, she's hated boys and this guy's attitude is just enough to make her more embittered. She's been there. She's been betrayed and cheated. Kimberly closed her eyes briefly and continued walking.

She was heading to her bestie's boyfriend birthday party. Samantha's boyfriend is a CEO of a big company and like Kimberly's ex, he's rich.

But unlike Kimberly's ex he didn't betray her.

Kimberly shook her head in an effort to dismiss her thoughts. She had, so far, for months, gotten over Nate, so why is she thinking about him? He's her past and will always be.

Her phone beeped and she glanced at it. It was a message from Samantha. She read:

«Where are you? I know you like being late but come on Kim, not this time»

Kimberly wanted to protest that she's not a tardy person, but gave up when she recalled all the time she's been late.

In fact, lateness is a habit of her who oversleeps all the time and forgets easily. And not to talk of being easily distracted just like the way she was moments ago. It's terrible.

Few minutes later, Kimberly arrived. She used the park which was is a shortcut to the party. She was greatly astounded by it's beauty.

From a far distance, you could see the colorful lights and everything. Kimberly blinked repeatedly. And now she was distracted by it's charm.

The gate was opened and she was ushered in. Wow! Some party this is. It's stupendous.

Kimberly wasn't that surprised cause her ex also throws big, amazing patties.

Again with her ex! She supressed a scream. Why is she thinking about her ex? He caused her so much pain and she was on the throes of denial for a month. Luckily she got over it.

Now Kimberly felt so restless and couldn't explain the slight twinge she felt. Maybe it's because Sam told her that there's a guy she'd like to meet who's a friend of her boyfriend, Trevor.

Even though Kimberly doesn't know his name, she's thrilled. And although she has no intention to date again but it won't hurt to see this fellow Sam called incredibly handsome.

Kimberly finally forced her attention to the party. As she started towards the hall. She could see beautiful sculptures of Sam and Trevor. The person who made the glass sculpture must be reasonably proficient in his job.

"Hey girl!" she heard from behind and turned to see Sam striding towards her.

Her jaw dropped instantly. Sam was looking gorgeous as ever. Her beautiful conspicuous red hair which matched her red dress. Her dress was awesome, set with diamonds that glittered.

She was pretty with the red lipstick that revealed her full lips. Her dress is nothing compared to Kimberly's blue plain gown.

"OMG! You look amazing. Love the hair." Kimberly blew a kiss to her. Samantha hugged her, smiling.

"Thank God I was finally able to convince Mr Stewie to give us a day off so that we can attend Trevor's party. You know, he refused my request like a dozen of times. " Sam sighed.

"but that means double delivery for us." Kimberly frowned playfully and they both laughed heartily.

Despite having such a rich boyfriend, Sam loved working in Burger Beach. It's a big eatery that has branches everywhere. It's so influential that the pay is incredible.

Sam's boyfriend would've made her a famous model but she preferred informal situations and simple stuffs. And Sam, like Kim, sucked at modelling. And they both have stage fright.

And they're both delivery girls. It's worth it as the pay is substantial.

The girls both walked into the hall. The beautiful hall with glass vases of flowers strewn everywhere, making the party look like some kind of paradise.

"So Kim, I'll be right back. Trevor said his friend will be here any minute." Then,"Kimberly...I thought I told you to use a lot of makeup. Come on Kim, you're supposed to look extra dazzling," Samantha whined.

Kimberly scoffed. Much makeup is so not her thing. She only uses lipgloss and mascara."Still I look pretty without it, right?"

Samantha looked at her face then laughed. "Nah.."

"What!"

"Hold on. Wait here. I'll be right back," Samantha said walking off hurriedly.

Kimberly couldn't believe her. She's naturally pretty, she doesn't need a lot to look astounding. Besides is this guy really worth it?

Kimberly removed her phone about to confirm when she heard Samantha scream "OMG! He's here!"

Kimberly felt a hand drag her nearly causing her to trip. "Whoa! " she exclaimed regaining her balance.

Samantha was dragging her to a guy who was backing them. And it was apparent he was smoking. Kimberly supressed a scoff. She hated smoke. It triggers her asthma.

She hastily removed her inhaler just in case. And now she knows better than to stand close to him.

Suddenly she recalled too that Nate also smokes. Shit! Kim forget him! She chided herself.

And now oddly, she felt sick in her stomach. And her heart was lurching unpleasantly. She surveyed the guy, breathless. His black sleek hair, white suit...she froze.

"Hey girl...don't be nervous. Come on," Samantha said as she just froze like that.

Kimberly felt she had no control over her body as Samantha tool her closer. Her eyes darkened.

"Hi everyone!" Samantha greeted gaily once they reached. Kimberly's face was white with shock.

Trevor and the guy turned simultaneously to look at them.

Kimberly's eyes locked with his and she felt so much fury. Nate!

"So this the girl huh?" Nate said surveying her coldly. He smirked and puffed more smoke into her face that her asthma registered.

Kimberly couldn't believe it-what an unexpected meeting