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.

so I ran off 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 attended; how many glasses of champagne I downed

chance that brought me back into 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 so much-had stopped me

eyes had 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 each other

mutual acquaintances. But I could read

what he'd given up. He had to realize what he'd been missing all these years. I would remind him of the passion

Our "chance" encounters became

my absolute best. I'd brush past him, letting my hand linger on his arm just a moment too long.

then came the

to drink at a party or at least, that's

night, I could

I was sure he'd had enough champagne to make him lose his mind, I

undid the wrap of my dress and fully

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