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 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 or how many designer dresses I bought, I was never able to

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

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

mutual acquaintances. But I could read between the lines that he still liked me. He was only holding back because of Emily. He didn't love her, she took him from

would make Adam realize what he'd given up. He had to realize what he'd been missing all these

Our "chance" encounters became

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 to whisper in his

came the night that

both had too much to drink at a party or at least, that's what

a sexy dress to that party, and all night, I could feel Adam's

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

wrap of my dress and fully bared myself to

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