Chapter 2 Chaotic meeting

GRAVEYARD.

Ryan stood in front of the well sculpted and decorated tomb, holding a bunch of flower.

A name was written on it.

"MALTIDA WINTHROP"

Ryan clenched his fists sadly and then dropped the flower on the tomb.

"My Angel, I miss you so much. It's been seven years now, since you left me and I've not been able to find anyone like you. I really miss you.." His eyes were already red. Dave sighed and patted his right shoulder.

He knew he wouldn't cry no matter how hurt he was feeling. He always hide his emotions well at least not to him.

"I'm getting married soon. I promised you.." He uttered.

"I'm not going back on my words.." He said and then bowed slightly before walking away.

As he got to his car. His phone rang and he groaned when he saw that it was his dad calling. Frustratedly, he answered the call.

"What do you want?"

"You are back home already, why not come home and.."

"I'm not available. I'll see you tomorrow.." And with that, he hung up.

"You are still this way. I can't believe you act normal around me..." Dave said. Ryan looked at him.

"Do you want me to be the same way with you?" Ryan asked with a smirk and Dave swallowed hard.

"Of course not, we are best buddies.." Dave said and hung his arm around Ryan's right shoulder but Ryan threw it off.

"Let's go.."

"Wait, are you not going to see the pictures of your beloved bride to be, I heard she's a model and very ho.."

"I'm not interested.." Ryan cut him off calmly.

"I don't give a damn about anyone.." Ryan muttered coldly. He opened the car's door and entered it.

Dave sighed.

"He's clearly still hurt.." Dave said.

*****

Miley walked out of the bathroom in her bathrobe, her wet long black hair fell carelessly on her back, almost reaching her buttocks. Her bangs were messy and it stuck on a part of her face.

She looked at the mirror and her mum's words kept hitting her.

"I also gave you the life you have now"

"Being a famous model, or no, the top model in this country. Do you really think you can get it free like nothing.."

Miley folded her first tightly and the sad look on her face was replaced to a cold one.

Her lips twitched.

"Well, I'll make sure to repay you mum, I'll pay my debt to you even if it means paying back with my life. I never want to get indebted to you ever.." She said and then took a scissors. She held a part of her bangs and she cut it off.

"I'll be the total opposite of what you expected.."

She dropped the scissor and then took her phone. She then placed a call to someone.

**

Kelly sighed for the umpteenth time. She looked at her wristwatch. They were already running late.

Suddenly she heard the sounds of heels clicking and she heaved a sigh of relief.

Miley came into view and Kelly gasped.

"What?!"

Miley smirked. She was putting on a blue trouser gown. Her long hair that fell on her buttocks was now on her back. Her bangs were no where to be found. And lastly, her hair was dyed blonde. She was even wearing heavy red lipstick, giving the looks of a villain in a movie.

"Wow.." Kelly smiled and Miley walked towards her.

"How do I look?" She winked.

"Hot, stunning. You look more baddass than your innocent looks earlier. You look more of a bad villain.." Kelly laughed and Miley smirked.

"That's what I want.." She said and then grabbed her red bag.

"But I thought your bang was your signature?" Kelly smiled and Miley rolled her eyes.

"Nope, not anymore.."

"I don't want to be the Miley you all knew before.." She mumbled.

"Let's go.." She said.

"Where? The shoot?" Kelly asked.

"Nope. Not today. Ask them to postpone the shoot. I've a present for mum.." She said and then walked out.

"What's with her?" Kelly wondered and then shrugged.

**

Miley got down from the car. She stared at the mansion for a sec and she folded her fists angrily. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath and then she opened them and walked in.

Laura was seating on the chair with a bowl of popcorn, giggling. Her eyes were fixated on the television. Miley paused watching her smile.

"Hey mum.." She suddenly said and Laura took her face to her. Immediately a low gasp left her lips seeing her.

"Mi..Miley.." She called and Miley smiled.

"Mum, why are you surprised?" She asked with a sly smile and then moved closer to her. She touched the collar of the chiffon shirt she was wearing.

"I look quite different from the Miley you knew earlier right?" Miley asked staring into her eyes and Laura didn't know why but she felt fear seep into her.

Her eyes! Those eyes! She could swear that they were different. Her daughter was more like glaring at her. Something her innocent Miley wouldn't do. She always had love for her in those eyes regardless of the way she treats her but not now, she has a different look now.

"Mum, aren't you wondering why I'm here?" Miley asked and then her hands to her mum's hair, caressing it gently. Laura immediately flinched when she did that.

"W..I mean why?" She tried to fake a hard voice.

"Mum, I realised what you did was the best for me so I accept your proposal. I'm going to get married to the person you want.." Miley said and Laura's eyes widened.

"What?!" She sounded shocked.

"Why? Isn't that what you wanted. Infact you said the wedding will take place in a week's time. You have been planning this since I was a teen right, I'm ready. I'm ready to get married.." She smiled and then moved backwards.

"Bye. Mum. Call me when everything's ready.." She winked at Laura and walked away leaving her more shocked.

"What's that?' She asked and fell to the couch. She should be happy right now but no, she wasn't, it was suspicious. Miley just accepting it was very suspicious.

"Should I change plans then and get her younger sister married to Ryan instead of her, it would benefit us too.." Laura thought but then she immediately decided against it.

She wouldn't risk Whitney's happiness, not in anyway. But then, it was still a good thing. It would help the company which was in a financial crisis now.

Laura smirked and brought out her phone. She called someone and the person picked up the call almost immediately.

"Yes Laura.."

"My daughter is ready. Is your son ready?' Laura asked and the person chuckled.

'Of course. He has always been..."

"Good, we have to hasten the wedding process since the wedding will take place next week. Tomorrow, they both will meet and then the next day is their engagement.."

"But don't you think we are rushing this?" Laura asked.

"No, we planned all these since, right and since they agreed. What's the use waiting?"

"Fine then, I'll begin the arrangement..' Laura said and hung up.

"Miley, I don't trust you.." She said and then sighed.

"I have to call Whitney.." She smiled and took her phone again.

**

"Are you serious? You are getting married?" Kelly yelled at Miley who was busy applying lipstick on her lips.

"Yeah, so what?" Miley shrugged.

"What?! Do you even know who you are getting married to?" She asked and Miley faced her with a smug smile playing across her lips.

"Don't worry baby, I gat this.." She winked at him and continued applying the lipstick.

"What's with her?' Kelly asked no one in particular.

"Okay, I have an idea.." Miley suddenly said and Kelly looked ar her.

'Let's go clubbing today.." Miley squealed and Kelly's eyes widened.

"What? But you hate clubbing a lot? You are acting weird.." Kelly said.

"Nah, baby, I have to enjoy the last few days of mine as a single lady, so what do you say?"

"Whatever you want. .." Kelly said.

**

9PM

ROYAL PALACE CITY CLUB**

"Dave, why are we here?" Ryan asked adjusting his face cap.

"I know you were pissed after your little argument with your dad. So coming here could calm your nerves.." Dave said and Ryan scoffed.

"That's pathetic of you! You really brought me here thinking this will calm me down, you risked my identity. What if my crazy fans finds me here? Anyways, since we are here, let's go in.." Ryan said and Dave sighed.

"You are so hard to please.." He mumbled and Ryan hit him lightly on the head.

"Let's go in.." He said .

They got to the bar and after settling some things, they were ushered to the VIP'S section. As soon as they got there, "Feelings" by Ryan was playing.

Ryan's eyes scanned the entire place before he settled on his seat.

"But I still don't understand why you brought me here?" He muttered in a low tone and Dave sighed.

"Can you quit complaining for once?" He says and Ryan rolled his eyes. A waiter walked up to them.

"Your orders, please?"

Ryan scoffed and brought out his airpod. He inserted one of it into his right ear.

"I want nothing.." He said coldly and Dave sighed.

"Just get me a bottle of whiskey and him, a glass of chilled orange juice.." He said and Ryan scoffed. The waiter bowed slightly and walked away.

"Seriously, why would I come to the bar if I just wanted a glass of orange juice, I could have done that at home.."

"That's because you are confused.." He said and just then, Ryan's eyes went to a woman dancing crazily. Her hair was scattered all over her face and she struggled trying to remove them from her face. The way she struggled to remove it from her face was very funny and he cracked.

Dave's eyes widened.

"Did you just chuckle? Is something funny? I would love to see? It's been long since I last seen you smile genuinely and now.."

"You talk just like dad.." Ryan scolded him.

The waiter brought their orders and Ryan took his juice and then took a sip out of it, his eyes moved to the direction of the lady again and he saw her dancing crazily and this time around, her friend was trying to control her. But even if she was drunk, she was still a good dancer. Her movements were smooth and sharp.

"I'm feeling you like it's nothing.." She yelled along the song playing.

"Woohoo! Woohoo! I'm so free. I can fly like a bird!" She yelled while Ryan just stared at her.

**

"Hey, Miley, calm down, people are watching. Stop embarrassing me.." Kelly said and Miley scoffed. It was obvious she was totally drunk.

"I'm about to fly, I want to fly!" She yelled and Kelly placed her palm on her mouth trying to calm her down.

"Let's go home. .." Kelly said and placed one of he arm on her shoulder, she tried moving but they both fell on the couch.

"I'm living this feeling, yeah like I should.." She sang along with the song.

"Gosh! Miley, you're a goner when you are drunk. You act like you are not a celebrity. I'll have to call the driver to help us out.." Kelly said and walked out. Immediately she did, Miley stood up with her bag, she blinked her eyes as she staggered.

Ryan's eyes were still fixated on her and for some odd reason, he felt like going to assist her but then, he wouldn't blow his cover.

"Mmmh, Mmmh.." Miley sang as she staggered. She lost her balance and was about falling when a hand grabbed her waist preventing her from falling.

Miley's eyes widened.

"You pervert.." She mumbled and pushed him off.

"Hey, wait, miss. You are drunk.." Ryan said and she scoffed.

"Do I look.." She couldn't complete her statement because she felt like puking. She scoffed again and tried leaving but Ryan grabbed her arm, preventing her from leaving..

"I...."

"Let me .." She couldn't complete her statement when she felt everything rushing out from her throat. She looked down and smiled.

"Sorry.." She mumbled and Ryan's eyes widened. She pucked on his shoes and a part of his trousers..

"What, I.." He was about talking when all of a sudden, she lost her balance again and she went down, pushing him along with her as she did. She fell directly on top of him and their lips met. Ryan's eyes widened the more.