MIA'S POV

"Bitch!" I hissed as the call disconnected and I tossed my phone on the hotel bed.

"I'll show her a lesson she won't forget."

I paced the room, wondering what to do.

Never would I forget that day four years ago when I heard Adam and Emily were getting engaged. He and I only had a small argument and separated for a few days, only for me to hear the bombshell. I felt so betrayed.

We'd fought before, of course, but this time I stormed out, declaring I needed space. But I knew we would get back together after a few days.

Instead, barely a week later, I received the news that shattered my world. My boyfriend was getting married to my best friend! I nearly died when I heard it.

to Europe. Paris, Rome, London, I traveled to different places just so I would forget my heartache. But no matter how many places I went; how many parties I

Adam's orbit. A chance encounter at a rooftop bar in Manhattan, four years after I'd fled. I'd almost walked right past him, but his laugh-that rich, warm sound I'd once loved

met across the crowded bar, and at that moment, I knew. The spark was still there. I could see it in the way he gazed at me when we saw

cool, of course. He'd greeted me politely, asked about my travels, and made small talk about mutual acquaintances. But I could read between the lines

made my decision. I would make Adam realize what he'd given up. He had to realize what he'd been missing all these years. I would remind

Our "chance" encounters became

sure to show up at events I knew Adam would attend, always looking my absolute best. I'd brush past him, letting my hand linger on his arm just a moment too

came the night

at least, that's what Adam would tell himself later. I, however, knew exactly what I was

and all night, I

night when I was sure he'd had enough champagne to make him lose his mind, I made my move. I cornered Adam in an alcove secluded from watching

wrap of my dress and

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