A Chance To Love Again

Chapter1:

[Savvy, I can't come today.] Christian sent me a message, [I’ll make it up for you. Btw, happy anniversary.]

I looked at the message through my phone’s screen and my eyes were almost wet.

My boyfriend, whom I have loved for five years, couldn't even come for five minutes on our anniversary.

I put the phone aside and focused on my work but I couldn't continue it for more than thirty minutes before my phone started vibrating.

When I went to check things, I wasn't even shocked anymore.

The renowned actress, Kaylee Hilton, posted deliberately a photo on her Twitter account with Christian,

@Your_love_Kay

[Thank you, #Mrnationalcrush for your sweet time!! :3]

I saw that in the Photo Christian had a bright smile on his face as they were in a luxury hotel. Besides them, bottles of liquor and wine were visible.

As Christian and Kaylee were elites among the country, her post went viral.

As usual, they were cheered as a “heavenly-made” match and the comments were begging for this godly-matched couple to be together ditching Christian’s “good-for-nothing-but-poor” girlfriend.

I shook my head as if I wanted to shake off the thoughts and went to the washroom for some fresh air but still couldn't escape.

“Have you seen Kaylee’s post?” I could overheard two colleagues gossiping.

“Yes, they are a good match. But I feel nowadays, Kaylee’s claiming her shares on Christian.”

"I know, right? They're a good match! I can’t believe they haven't made it public yet!” The next one sequaled.

I laughed at myself with the bitter taste of betrayal. I almost rushed back.

I checked Christian’s previous message again.

Maybe making-up is easier than spending some quality time.

I looked at the dark sky and felt it was as lonely as me even though it had a lot of stars.

The dagger Christian threw on my chest was still nibbling and going deeper in my heart.

I can feel how badly it was bleeding.

…..

It was late, when I was finally done and checked my phone,

[Savvy, don't wait for me. I need to check some weapons before coming.]

“Weapon? Huh!” I leaned my head back on the seat, “Of course a mafia like him has a lot to do.”

He sent me the message at 4.30 PM but I didn't check my phone earlier.

[Alright.] I sent the reply, closed the phone and let out a long sigh.

After a long day, when I flopped on the bed, tiredness gushed me.

“I shouldn't have given much thought to Christian’s promise.” I mumbled.

I closed my eyes, I truly looked forward to today's date. Maybe we could watch a theatre together like when we were still in the university.

But I guessed he forgot, he always did.

Christian was my boyfriend for five years. We started dating when we were still in the second year in the university. Even though his family was a mafia clan feared by the whole nation, his modest character, gentle smile and friendly manners were some extra points to his extremely beautiful features.

I loved this man more than I thought I could. I felt proud to stand beside this “can-be-a-perfect-role-model” person.

but we kept it a secret until after we graduated. When the news finally broke, it sent shockwaves throughout the entire nation.

Because Christian was no ordinary topper rather he was the sole heir of the Ross Clan, the future Mafia King.

Yes, Christian was like a prince, even the government was fearful of their clan.

But how could his girlfriend be plain vanilla like me, Savanna Franco?

Before our relationship went viral, I had never been in the circle of elites.

Christian had been friends with two people. One was Andrew, the heir of the Calsclair family, the most famous real estate businessman. The other was Kaylee, the only girl of Hilton family, another mafia clan and genuine business partner of Ross.

The three of them had been close since elementary school.

Given their backgrounds, the general expectation was that only Kaylee could be the ideal fiancee of Christian.

So when he announced he was dating me instead, my DMs exploded. Most of them were hate and threats.

Fortunately, The-three-close-friend always showed their support for me. Christian often took me to meet up with Andrew and Kaylee, later the rumours were gone. But when they posted a picture together without me in the frame, the fans embarked on social media.

Like her recent post just two minutes ago from her Twitter, @your_love_Kay:

[Sudden things are the best! Thanks @Christian_Ross!

Andrew @Call_me_Andy! Next time you won't be out of the hook.

And Savanna @Savvy_if_U_know, I owe you for lending Christian today! ;)

Beneath the text, it was a picture of starry night, a decorated lounge and Christian laughing soundly with some foreigners.

Another photo was posted and it was mentioned as “BUSINESS PARTY!!”

In this picture, Christian was laughing too.

I have never seen him laughing that much before.

He was always very serious, with a cold charisma. Even when Andrew cracked jokes, he smiled faintly and jabbed his shoulder.

But never a hearty laugh.

My eyes eventually drifted on the comment sections:

[@Kayian_lover:

"I swear they’re soulmates. Why aren’t they dating already?!"]

[@Givemetea:

"Christian is so sweet Kaylee, but I feel bad for “SHABBY"]

The deliberate attempt made me laugh.

[@Shippingismyfood:

"Savanna got the gem, Kaylee is cool tho! But honestly, it’s hard not to ship."]

Tears gathered in my eyes and the next moment, I was sobbing. I put aside my phone. My heart couldn't take it anymore.

This wasn’t the first time Christian left me behind for Kaylee. I should’ve known the consequences and shouldn't fall for the gentle guy back then.

I took a deep breath and pulled myself together.

Then, I called Christian.

He answered quickly. “What's wrong, Savvy?”

his voice is as cold as usual.

In the background, I could clearly hear the sounds of lively chatter.

“Where are you?” I asked, I tried my utmost to sound calm.

“I’m at a business meeting. Why?” He seemed to have moved to a quieter place. “Savvy, are you sad?” Christian asked, never sounded anxious for me as he always became for Kaylee.

The fact that I couldn't guess anymore what was going on in his mind.

I thought of Andrew’s warning before, maybe it was true. Maybe I was really Christian plaything…he would leave if he found his feelings for Kaylee.

No! Before that, I would clear out everything.

I took another deep breath, finally told the sentences which had been ticking like a bomb in my mind, “Christian, let’s break up.”