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.

traveled to different places just so I would forget my heartache. But no matter how many places I went;

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,

and at that moment, I knew. The spark was still there. I could see it in the way he gazed at

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 that he still liked me. He was only

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

Our "chance" encounters became

after that. I made 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 long. I'd dean in close

then came the night that changed

drink at a party or at least, that's what Adam would tell himself

and all night, I could feel Adam's eyes on me. He

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

wrap of my dress

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