Chapter 1

A lot of time I feel discouraged that I haven't met the right guy or have never been in a relationship. especially when I see my colleagues holding hands with their partners so I feel like I am the only one who is still single at the age of 24.. I've never been in a relationship even though there are a bunch of guys who want me. however i also had a some kind of strange feelings for a guy. He used to be my friend but when i heard my step sister and him were getting married i was repulsed, truly a living nightmare.

I was in my office signing some documents sent by my father about office managing. my assistant had brought to my attention that he had come, yet again, a mischievous grin spreading across my lips as i whispered ' i knew he would come'.

i stopped my work and eyed the large figure infront of me. he was dressed in black from head to toe and reeked of wealth. " what brings you here?" i asked as i skimmed through the pages, slowly looking up at him. he shot a quick smirk. "i own half the share of this office, likewise you, im welcome whenever" he said, throwing a envelope at me. "our family is expecting you at the party tonight- or have you forgetten? its your step sisters engagement and please dont bring your nonesense youve brought enough shame on this family" thst was all i heard later followed by a loud slam of the door. i was left speechless amd i wasnt able to focus so i decided to open the envelope. i didn't realize i was crying until i saw droplets of tears forming on the envelope. 'we invited you to share in our joy and request your presence at our engagement party ' i read the caption written in the card.

I can only hear was my heels clack along the floor and people's talking walking voice. " Ariana loughty" I heard a familiar voice called. i turned around to see my father's business partner mr Evans. and it turned out to be my step sister's fiencee's father. " i am glad that you came to celebrate the joy with my family" he said while shaking my hands. " its pleasure to meet you after so many years mr evans" i said to him. " Dad" My heart stopped beating for a minute. ' i- it wass him' i try not to look at him. " Ms loughty meet My second son Martin Evans.. you two have met once at the business meeting." My heart started to beat fast. " Nice to meet you again loughty" he took my left hand and kiss the knuckle. i snatched my hands away and went to grab a drink 🍷.

" Why a beautiful girl like you doing here drinking alone ?" some one came and took the wine glass i was drinking. i stare at him for a minute. " Austin " i recognize him. i studied chemistry class with me when we're in highschool. i hugged him" its been ages since we last talked. happy to see you " i told him. i was happy to see him. " ahah hows life Ariana? " he asked me . " life is kinda ok... i now handle everything in office. " i said to him. " the way you answered me i don't think your life is okey.. is everything alright." he asked me. " don't mind my life .. I heard you got married.." i asked him. " yes my wife also here but she went to see the to be bride " He said. Our conversation was interrupted by a familiar voice. " it's been a while my dear step sister" Ivory came and hugged me. ' huh pretend to be a good sister ' " STEP SISTER" Austin was offended by hearing Ivory calling me step sister. " Ari ain't you going to introduce him to me" Ivory asked. " uh Ivory this is my highschool friend Austin and Austin this is my step sister Ivory the bride" I introduced them to each other. " friend" Ivory asked. She looks startled by my statement. " yes why " I said unintentionally. " I thought you guys are couple"

ivory said. " no we are just friends.. and he has a wife too" I Said. " um you guys talked.. I am going to find my wife" Austin said and walk away. " you dare to bring your self in to my engagement party " The moment Austin left that kind deed ivory change in to a bitch. " I came because your brother invited me to come" I spat harshly at her and walk away.

I saw myself in a bar drinking alone talking crying. " Why why this has happened to me? " I said to my self a d was going to drink the sixth bottle of beer someone came took it from me. I was so drunk that I didn't even recognize the face who took my beer bottle. " Stop drinking let's go home." I heard him saying. " Home... where... I don't have a home.. " I said and was about to take another bottle of beer. but I fainted before I take the bottle.

TO BE CONTINUE....<3