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painting around her amber eyes colette stared into the mirror still lost in the feeling of disbelief. just yesterday she had died. this morning she awakened 7 years back in time when she was still a niave 17 year old girl living with her parents. before the betrayal. before her husband. now she had a 2nd chance but today was October 10th the day it all came to be. if she didn't keep her wits about her, surely colette would again be lost in that cold hell called marriage. Standing before the vanity mirror colette studied her appearance with satisfaction. with dark black hair, amber eyes, a small nose and heart shaped lips Colette was quite the beauty. in the past she was unaware, locked away from the world by her father she didn't know a lot of things then. her crimson dress was soft falling around her knees then trailing behind her showing off her shapely legs. the sleeves were long and bell shaped making her already thin arms look even more pale and dainty. tonight she wouldn't look dull like in the past. she wouldnt throw a tantrum over some man that didnt love her. instead Colette decided to lure him out to her. Vincent was a fool for a woman in red. it would be easy now to win his love yet.... she felt this was no longer what she needed. in fact it was the opposite. she really should stay far away from him. unfortunately he was still her arranged fiance at this point of time. if she could just get him to sign an agreement to divorce after a year of marriage then it should be fine.

when colette descended down the stairs she swept her gaze across the room miraculously keeping her expression void when she saw him. just like the past Vincent was handsome with pushed back dark hair and ice blue eyes. at the moment he was using those very eyes to trail down her body in a very obvious manner. he was quite shocked to see that she was nothing like the rumors. he had been told by many that it was believed she was a hideous hermit that was despised by her family. the girl in front of him was breath taking with graceful movements and a subtle confidence that didn't seem obnoxious. in short she was his type.

" daddy I'm ready for the dinner party. are we going now?"

suprised his daughter didnt ask about Vincent he assumed she must be feeling shy.

" you are going my dear but you will be going with this young man instead. Vincent come meet my cute Colette."

Johnathan Wilson was a hearty man with dark hair and amber eyes just like Colette. he showed his daughter off proudly with one arm wrapped around her shoulder.

In the past Colette was embarrassed by his behavior but now she couldn't help but find it endearing. he was the only person who loved her all her life. her mother had abandoned her and all her grandparents doted on her younger brother Leo instead. most of her family thought of her as an eye sore. especially her stepmother Monica. so moments like these were something to be grateful for.

watching Colette smile brightly at her father Vincent was entranced by the sight. he was never was the type to be smitten by a woman but this girl was too charming.

" Hello Colette its nice to finally meet you. I've heard many things about you" his voice was calm but flickered with emotion unlike ever before. instantly irritated by this Colette turned his way. " I'm sure you have." her voice carried undisguised mockery. 'had she heard the rumors about herself?' Vincent wondered. after kissing and hugging her dad goodbye Colette followed Vincent out of her family's estate. almost instantly her face became cold again.Outside he had parked his jet black Porsche to which he strode towards proudly. yes just like the past he was a car and racing fanatic. she had almost forgotten. the last few years spent with him was spent more on fighting than talking amblicaly about their hobbies. it was so bad she purposely went out to buy more vases to throw them at his head when he dared to come home stinking of another woman.

recalling such a bitter memory her eyes glinted with determination. she would end this loveless marriage before it began. she tried to make it work in the past but now she felt too much hatred for him to try again. as soon as Vincent climbed into the driver's seat beside her she buckled her seat belt and curtly spoke " I overheard my father's phone call. apparently we will be married in a year." Colettes tone made it clear. she wasnt happy about this decision. raising an eyebrow Vincent stared at the girl who already seemed to despise him. what had he done? was she told false rumors about him also? "Dont be so hasty Colette, maybe if you give me a chance you will come to like me." to this Colette gave a very dry laugh " no thank you"