Chloe Montclair

"Can you stop crying, Chloe? I hate to see you in tears please."

"He was right. I'm a bad person. I betrayed my family."

"No! He was wrong. You did not betray your family, girl. Your only mistake was, that you were in love. You were in love with that fool and he fooled you into doing things you weren't supposed to. Look, can you at least stop crying? I hate seeing you in this state." She said.  "Plus, why didn't you accept his offer? Don't you want to leave this place?." She added. 

"I do not want to talk about that now, Tiana." I said. 

"But why? That's a good offer. Besides, you can find that bastard and make him pay for all he's done to you with the help of Mr stranger, don't you think?."

"I do not wish to find or see him. He doesn't worth it. I don't care whatever he does for now. If I'm going to have a reason to leave here then, it will be because of my sister."

"Okay, fine! For the sake of your sister, can you at least do as he's asked you to do? You'll be free from this hell also. Why are being so persistent about this? Aren't you tired of this place?."

"And you?." I asked as I raised my head to look her in the face and wipe off my tears. "What about you? Don't you want to leave here for good? How can I leave without you? We've been through a lot together in the past years. You've always supported me and there for me, how can I leave you behind?."

"Is this because of me?." She asked. "Is that why you declined his offer?." She added. 

"How much did you hear?." 

"Enough. Enough for me to know he offered you $2,000 million and to be his fake girlfriend which you declined. Are you crazy, Chloe. This is a huge opportunity for you. Aren't you sick and tired of all these crazy people walking over us all the time?." 

"But I-"

"Thank goodness, Mr stranger hasn't changed his mind yet. He gave you 7 days to think about it thoroughly and you have all the time to make the right decision. We, have to get you out of this place, Chloe. You need to find your sister and also, find that scammer who scammed you."

"You think so?." 

"I know so. And, how comes there's a good room as this here? I never knew we have a good place like this here. It's beautiful." She looked around in awe and that was when I decide to take my time to study the whole place too. Tiana was right, the room is so beautiful. There is even a king-size bed here. The room looks cool. 

"You think, I can lay on that bed for some few seconds before that queen of the dragon come over to drag us out?." 

"You want to try it out?." I tease her. 

"Of course! I've never laid on a bed like that in my entire life. Besides, you're from a rich family so, all this won't be surprising to you. Come on, let's me enjoy the moment while I can." She giggled and ran towards the bed. She jumped on it happily and can't stop giggling. 

I looked at her, shook my head, and can't stop laughing. She's acting like a child right now. Though, I'm glad she's happy. I've never seen her this happy before. 

"Come on, Chloe... You need to lay on it too. It's so soft and comforting. I can lay on this bed forever." She said happily and drag me forcibly as I slumped on the bed too. 

Yes, she's right. I missed my comfy bed so much. Just like she's advised, should I accept Kenneth's offer? But, what will the world think of me? It will only tarnish his image more, I'm someone who they portrayed as a criminal... This can't work out between us. No, it can't. 

I was still in my world when all of a sudden, I felt someone slapped my arm roughly making me jerk in fear. I looked at the person and it was my friend Tiana. "What was that for?! That's so painful!" I hissed and rolled my eyes at her as I carefully rub where she hit. 

"Chloe, get up! Get up from the bed now." She said in a worried tone. 

"What are you talking about? Aren't you the one who forcibly made me lay on it and now, you're asking me to get up again? Plus, why are you standing and shivering? Is everything okay with you?." 

"Chloe, look at your back." She said in a soft tone. 

"Huh?." Is this girl okay at all?

"Just take a look at your back first. Stop looking at me like I'm some kinda crazy girl or something." She added. I did as I was told and jumped up from the bed immediately my eyes came in contact with who was standing right in front of me. 

The warder in charge of this horrible place, Juliana. She's just as horrible as this place. 

"Erm... We... We were just... I mean, it's not wh-"

"This will be your room from now on. But first, you'll have to excuse us as it needed to be thoroughly cleaned." She cut me off before I could finish my statement. 

Tiana and I looked at each other before we both burst into a peal of heavy laughter. "what are you talking about? Look, I know you don't like me Juliana because I've always gotten on your nerves but, can you stop mocking me already? I know, it was wrong of me to do this... I mean, by laying on a bed that wasn't even mine in the first place and I just apologize to you... I said, I'm sorry. It wasn't intentional to do th-"

"I meant what I just said, Ms. Montclair." She cut me off again. Okay, this isn't a joke anymore. Tiana and I looked at each other's faces for the second time in bewilderment. 

"What are you talking about? What do you mean, this is my room from now on?."

"Mr. Kenneth has instructed us to clean this room up for you and also, provide you with everything needed."

"What the hell are you talking about? I'm a prisoner here right? So, why should I be treated like some princess?."

"That's because it's Mr. Kenneth's wish and also the order given by him. We have to abide by whatever he says. Now, if you'll excuse us for some hours to rearrange this room to your taste." 

"But I-" 

"Sure! Thank you so much, Juliana." Tiana said to her in a sweet tone and drag me out of the room. Once we were out, she jumped on me and hug me tightly. "we've made it, Chloe!! I swear, I love you so much." She exclaimed in an excited tone before placing a quick peck on my cheek. 

"Are you crazy?! Made what? This is crazy."

"No, you my friend is crazy for not getting everything that's happening right now. You just hit the right jackpot! Just take a look at how Juliana was talking to you back there, with so much respect and she was using a very careful tone. You haven't agreed to Mr stranger's offer yet but, your room was changed, Juliana had started to give you the respect that you deserve now tell me, what next is going to happen when you say 'Yes' to him. I'm positive that, the whole country will kiss your feet!"

"Stop hallucinating, you idiot girl." I eyed her and smack her on the head. She needs to wake up from her dream. 

"Ouch! That was painful!" She glared at me. 

"Do I look like I care! Look, no matter what Kenneth does, I'm still not changing my decision. I'm never going to be his girlfriend."

"What?!! You're joking right?."

"Want to make a bet?."

"ARE YOU CRAZY, CHLOE MONTCLAIR?!!!" She screamed in my ear. 

"No, you're crazy for behaving this way." I again smacked her forehead for the second time.  "Why are you this happy? Haven't you thought of it? If I agreed to his request, we won't get to see each other again. Are you that happy to let me go? Haven't you ever thought of the time we've spent with each other? After losing my family, you were the next family that I had. You've always been like my backbone and you what me to leave and go away from here? Like seriously, Yazzidah? What am I to you?."

"Chloe, you were more than a sister to me. I wasn't happy that you were going to leave or probably agreed to his offer but at the same time, I want you to get out of this place. Look for your sister, asked for her forgiveness, and reconcile with her. She's your only blood relation left. You and I both know, she wasn't happy with you in the past, and maybe, she's still holding onto that to date. What if, you were not able to make it up to her till eternity? Is that what you truly want? Will you be happy? I know, you know, you mean no harm to your family in the past, do they know that? You haven't been allowed to explain yourself to her and I want you to do that. I was only worried about you. You know what, just think about it like Mr. Stranger had suggested and make a decision. No matter what your decision is, I will always support you." 

"And, what if I choose to accept his offer?." 

"I will gladly support you and be happy for you."

"Even with the fact that you won't get to see me again?."

"As long as you reconcile with your sister, I will be fine." 

"Do you even have feelings at all? Do you even care about me at all?!" I burst out at her. I can't believe she's saying all these to me.

"I'm sorry." She apologized. 

"Forget it. You want me to leave right? That's what you want, fine!"

"Chloe, come on! Stop being this way. Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? To be frank with you, if I was asked or given the power to do anything... I will stop you from leaving. It's hurting already that you might leave me all alone here in the next few days. I wanted to punch Mr stranger so hard on his face as I overheard your conversation with him earlier... I hated him so much for coming all the way here and choosing you of all people to be his girlfriend when he can choose any lady of his choice. You think it's that easy for me to let you go but, I have to be happy for you at the same time... This is the right time to correct your mistakes. Make up for the mistakes you've made in the past by finding your sister. You must do."

"It's hard to let you go but, for the love, I have for you... I had to." Her face, eyes, and body language says it all. This lady in front of me was more than a friend. And, she's more than a sister also.

Tears well up my eyes. I've never had a sister or a friend who stood by me like Tiana. She's the best thing one could ever ask for. 

"I'm sorry too for saying out something I'm supposed to... I was only not comfortable with you wanting me to leave from here but, I heard what you said. I promise you, I'm going to make the right decision. Just promise me, you won't be upset with me no matter what decision I've come up with?."

"I promise you, baby girl. Come on, come here." She wide her hands out for me and I embraced her tightly. 

"We will stick together, forever. I'm never going to allow anyone to come in between us." I said to her, smiling but this silly girl just smack me so hard on my back. 

"I told you not to say anything for now, didn't I? Just take your time and think about it thoroughly.

"Fine! Mother." I teased rolling my eyes before we both chuckled at the same time. 

"Ladies." We heard Juliana's voice and we both pull each other from the hug. 

"The room is ready, you can both go to your room now." 

"We?!!!!" We both exclaimed at the same time. 

Chloe Montclair

"Why do you two look stunned? Don't tell me you had no idea of what's going on?."

"Of course, we don't. If we do then, we wouldn't be this shocked?." I said. 

"Well, Mr. Kenneth asked to make provisions for you two since Christiana here is your friend... You won't be lonely in the room alone. I thought, you two talked about it before leaving?."

"No, we did not." I answered.

"So, you're saying that both Chloe and I can stay in the beautiful room?." Tiana asked. 

"Yes. Now, if you'll excuse me." She said to us and left. 

"Chloe, I swear I love you so much!" She exclaimed in an excited tone as she jumped on me. 

"Hey! Don't kill me. I have no power to carry you, you crazy woman!" I chuckled and smack her back. 

I was only kidding though. She does not weigh at all. 

"Whatever!" She hissed and rolled her eyes making me chuckle again. 

"Chloe, tell me what's going to happen next? Am I dreaming?." 

"No, I don't think so. Come on, let's go check the room out." She held my hand and drag me to the room. We both got in and opened our mouths in awe. This is quite different from the room we both in hours ago. Now, there are two different beds. Not only that, but a lot of things have also changed. The carpet, the settings... Everything has changed. 

"Chloe, pinch me. This must be a good dream, you need to pinch me so I would know it's not a dream." She said to me.

Well, you call for it my dear friend. 

I pinched her so hard on her right arm and she screamed out in pain. "Are you crazy?! What was that for?." She glared at me. 

"But, you asked me to pinch you. I only did what you asked me to do." I replied with a shrugged shoulder and an Innocent face. 

"Whatever! You're so mean!" 

"You can say that again." I stick out my tongue at her and she decided to start tickling me. 

She knew I'm ticklish and she's doing this to me on purpose. "Crazy woman! You stop right this minute!" 

"No, not until you apologize to me."

"But, why should I do that? I only did what you asked me to do."

"You still have the gut to argue with me, huh? Well, let's see how long it last." She said wickedly as she continue with her assault not until when I begged her to stop. 

"No, it doesn't sound like you mean it."

"But, I meant it. I'm sorry." 

"No, say it again."

"Okay, I'm sorry your Royal Highness... Christiana Johnson, please just let me go before I faint on you." We were still joking about this when we both heard the same familiar voice again. 

"Ladies." She called out for our attention. Both Tiana and I refrain ourselves and stood on our feet. 

"Erm... Sorry, we were just trying to-"

"You don't have to apologize. This is now your room and you can do whatever you wish to do with it." She said with a smile on her face. 

Huh? Both Tiana and I again looked at each other in bewilderment. 

Did this lady hit her head on something? Why is she being nice to me all of a sudden? 

"Keep that aside, I came here to ask you what you'll care for lunch?."

"Huh? What do you mean, what I care for lunch? Of course, the usual meal you've been giving to us for the past years. Do we have any other meal apart from that?." I asked in a confused tone. 

Because at this point, I don't understand what's happening anymore. My life changed within a blink of an eye almost 4 years ago and now, it's changing right in my presence again. 

Why am I being treated like a queen all of a sudden? 

"You're getting it all wrong. That was in the past. I mean, that was when you were under the jurisdiction of criminals, and now... I'm glad to inform you that you're not, any longer."

"Juliana, I'm still not getting you right... What are you talking about?." 

"I'm in no position to say anything to you right now. Just name anything you would love to eat this afternoon and it shall be prepared. Plus, please take a bath and change into something comfortable. Your dresses will arrive soon before you have your lunch?." She said to me. 

"Erm, Juliana... Can you just prepare anything good for her? That will be okay for now." Tiana answered her in place of me. She again smiled at us and left the room. 

Once she was out, she drag me and made us sit on the couch. "Chloe, what's going on?."

"I should be the one asking that and not you. What the hell is going on in my life because, at this point, I don't seem to understand anything any longer. The visit, the offer, the money, the respect I'm getting all of a sudden from Juliana, the beautiful room..." I said as I wave around the room. "And now, they're asking what I would love to eat, and even, dresses are coming in for me?!!! What the hell is going on, Tiana?! Is my life about to get ruined for the second time?." 

"You silly girl!" She hissed and smack my arm roughly. "Your life isn't getting ruined but getting better. You say any more bad words at yourself again and I won't think twice before plucking out those pretty eyes of yours from its socket." She threatened me. 

"But all these... I don't seem to understand it." 

"Me too but, it's all for the better. This shows that Mr stranger is trying his best to look out for you. He's taking good care of you right before you accept him. Now, you'll believe me when I said... No matter what it's, you have to say yes to him. Only him, can change your life."

"Oh please, don't start again." I said, rolling my eyes. 

"Whatever! At least, I got to use a beautiful bed for the first time in my life." She said happily as she jumped on and ran towards her bed and slumped on it. She won't stop spreading her hand all over it and I can't stop watching her this happy. 

Sometimes when I look at her closely, she behaves exactly like my sister, Janet. Janet has always been the materialistic type, even though we had enough then, she still wants more. The only difference is, Tiana has always been contented with what she has while Janet is not. 

•

I'm standing in front of a mirror right now and I can't stop admiring myself. Yes, this is the new Chloe standing right in front of me. I am putting on a slit golden skirt and a milk long sleeve top. This dress made me realize my shape is still intact if not more than how it used to be. 

People always thought I did liposuction and hip surgery unknown that, this was how I'm created. 

"Wow! Chloe, you look so beautiful right now. I knew you had a hot body but, I had no idea it was this hot. Girl, you're a hottie!" She exclaimed in an excited tone before smacking my arm again for the 10,000 times. Tiana always has this joy in smacking or hitting whenever she feels like it. 

This girl always acts like my mother most of the time. My body and I are tired of her. 

"You're probably dreaming. There's nothing special about my body." I said rolling my eyes. 

"Did you just say there's nothing special about your body? Now I see why that bastard came to you in the first place. He was only attracted to your body and used lies to take things away from you." She hissed. 

My mood changed all of a sudden. Not because I'm mad at her for the things she had just said but because, whenever I remembered how I betrayed my family... For him, it always hurt. 

"Hey! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you fell ba-"

"It's fine, Tiana."

"Oh! So, you're-" 

"Ladies, lunch is ready." Juliana walked in with two other ladies behind her with several dishes. I and my friend as usual watched the scene going on in front of us in awe. She watch them set everything on the table. Once they were done, they left without saying anything. 

"Enjoy your meal." Juliana said and left also. 

"Chloe, these are foods! These are fucking great foods!!" She exclaimed, happily. 

"Language, Tiana." I said through gritted teeth before rolling my eyes at her. 

"Whatever! Just get up now and come eat."

"No. I'm not interested." 

"You must be kidding right? It's been years since we had such wonderful food. Stop being stubborn and enjoy yourself while you can. We have no forever, just once. Come on, you'll enjoy it. Your favorite meat is also there." She said as she walk over towards me, drag me up, and made me sit with her to eat. 

I smiled as I watch her ever move. She looks so happy and cheerful. I wish, she could be this happy forever. 

•

It has been four days already. Neither did I hear from Kenneth nor does he bother to show up his handsome face to me. 

Wait, did I just say- handsome face? Handsome face my foot!- I thought and scoff. 

Jerk! After making life very comfortable for me here, he decided not to show up his face to me. What does he think of himself? The almighty Kenneth that all girls fall and lick his feet?- I thought and scoff again. 

Well, I'm never going to do that. He can do whatever he feels like doing for all I care! 

"Is someone missing her prince charming already?." I heard a voice whisper in my ear. 

"Oh my God!" I jumped up in fear. And my crazy friend would not stop laughing at me.  "What's funny, Tiana? You just scared me! And... And who told you I'm thinking about someone?." I glared at her and stuttered on each word at the same time as I pointed my index finger at her. "I'm not thinking about anyone! You get that?!"

"Yes, your highness. I get it. But, I hope you know it's all written over your face. You missed him." 

"I said, I do not miss him! Besides, there's nothing special about his dork's face."

"W... Wh... What?! Do.. dor.. dork's face?! Did you just call that beautiful face a dork's face?." 

"Whatever! What brought you here?." 

"This is also my room, you dumbass!" She smacks my head with the small spoon in her hand. 

"Geez! When are you going to stop smacking me all the time?! It's so annoying!" I glared at her.  "Besides, where did you get a spoon from? What are you going to do with a spoon?." I added as I rub where she just hit. 

"I want to use it to farm."

"Wh... What?!!!"

"What? What? I said, I want to use it to farm. Tell me, what's the use of a spoon? For eating right so, why are you asking me an annoying question in the first place?." She hissed and rolled her eyes.

"You're hungry again?!! We just finished eating two hours ago besides, it's not even yet time for Juliana to bring lunch for us. There's still enough time for that." 

"Well, since you're the queen of this place now and, your precious friend is so famished... I went to meet Juliana and asked her to prepare our lunch. I can't wait till that time, I'm seriously famished right now." 

"What?!! Are you crazy Tiana?! You went all the way to meet Juliana and told her you were hungry?! Why would you do that?."

"Why are you getting so upset? I'm hungry, yes, hungry, hungry. Don't tell me it's now a crime for one to be hungry? 3 years and 6 months Raheenah that we've been brought to this place, we've never had the chance to eat good food and now that I've gotten the opportunity, you want to stop me? It's only for a few days, this is not even forever! Why are you getting upset about it?."

"Of course! I have all the right to be upset with you. You're taking advantage of the situation! You and I might be privileged to have a wonderful moment for just a few days but, what about our friends there? They've been starving!! You were not even bothered about them! Don't tell me you're now selfish because the Tiana I used to know isn't like this?."

"But Chloe, that's too much. Your words are hurting." Only then, did I realize I'd said what I shouldn't have.  

Chapter 6

Chloe Montclair

"I'm... I'm sorry." I hurriedly apologized to her. I didn't mean to be rude or say hurtful things to her it's just that, she was doing too much. 

"It's fine! I guess you're right. I'm taking advantage of the situation. I will just inform her not to prepare anything anymore. I was only hungry, I had no idea I did wrong by wanting to eat." Before I could reply to her or move, she had left. 

"Tiana wait! Can you at least wait and listen to me?." I said as I ran after her.  "Allow me to explain myself ple-" I said after her as I open the door but stopped in my mid-sentence when my face hit a broad chest. 

"Ouch!" I almost fell but a big warm hand wrapped around my waist tightly preventing me from falling. 

"Easy there." He said and right there, I knew it was him. 

I pushed him away from me and gives some space between us. "What are you doing here?." I asked him in a cold tone. 

He uses his right leg to shut the door firmly. I shivered but refrain myself. "Well..." He trails off as he walks toward me. "Can I say, I couldn't control my anger when a lady who isn't even up to my standard called me a dork?." He asked me as he raise his eyebrow. 

"H... Huh?!." 

"You thought, I wouldn't know that you did?."

"But how... How did you know I called you that?."

"My eyes are everywhere."

"Don't tell me you've been spying on me?!!"

"Well, I've been spying on you for the past 2 years so, I'm not going to lie on that part."

"W... Wh...what?!!! Are you crazy?!" 

"Should I show you what I'm capable of doing when I'm crazy?." He said arrogantly. 

This guy is unbelievable!

"Kenneth, what are you doing here? I still have 3 more days left." I reminded him. 

"Does that mean, you're considering my offer already?."

"You're not asking my question?."

"I told you, sweetheart, you have no right to question me in this game... Only I have the right to do that. I asked you questions and you answer." 

"Now, can we get back to business? About my offer, what do you think about it?." 

"I'm not interested. Find someone else to do that for you." I said.

"Interesting." He said, walked over to the couch, and made himself so comfortable like he owned the place. 

Okay, what was I saying? Of course, he might own the whole place. 

"Why?." He asked his gaze fixed on me. 

"Must I have a reason to reject your offer? I'm not interested and that's it! Do not force me into doing what I do not wish to."

"Are you shitting me right now? I'm trying to help you here! Why are you refusing me?." 

"I just told you, I have no reason to refuse you. I'm not just interested."

"Your sister, don't you want to know how she's living? I believe, she's been living a good life ever since you've been here... I mean, a good life with that motherfucker that deceived you." 

"What are you talking about?." 

"What I'm talking about is that your sister is married to that loser!" He burst angrily. 

Okay, this man just made me laugh. I can't control it and burst into heavy laughter. "You're joking, right? Why would my sister be married to Sebastian? She hates him. She hates the sight of him right when I was dating him. And, when she learned that I did all of that because of him, she hated him more for it. She told me she will never forgive me for what I've done, she hates the fact that I gave everything my Dad has worked so hard for to a man, and now, you're telling me she's married to him?! This must be a joke to you, right?." 

"Why don't you look at this before flaring up for no reason?." He threw an envelope at me and I catch it. 

I opened it slowly with my heart pounding so fast then, slipping my hand inside it, bringing out the first picture... I saw them both together, lock in each other's arms, same outfit, and smiling at each other like some lovers. 

No, maybe he's wrong. I brought out another picture, I think they were trying to get something in a shopping mall or something, holding each other's arms and looking at each other with so much love in their eyes. The last one made me completely down. I almost fell all thanks to Kenneth. He was quick to hold me tight in his arm before I slump to the floor.

How did he get so closer all of a sudden? I had no idea.

My sister and Seb were... He just pecked her lip and they look so happy together. Tears welled up in my eyes. My head hurts right now, I can't think straight. I don't want to believe this but... This is clear evidence right in front of me. 

I brought everything out of the envelope and saw so many pictures of them together. Not only that, but their wedding certificate is also here too... The pictures they took with Sebastian's family are also here. 

I looked at Kenneth. "How did you get these? Where did you get all these pictures from?." 

"Do I have to tell you? I hate explaining myself when people are supposed to explain themselves to me." He hissed. 

"Please tell me, Kenneth! I'm dying right now." 

"If you want to take revenge on them, I can help you. That's why I'm offering you a job. Be my fake girlfriend and I will help you take revenge on that idiot." 

"She's my sister!" I shouted at him. 

"Sister my foot! Your sister and yet, she ended up with the liar?!."

"You can't blame her. Maybe, you're wrong. Maybe, she fell in love with him after what happened and decide to give love a chance. Janet has never been in love, you can't blame her for loving him. Who knows, he might have a reason for not showing up at the hearing day in court years back. I shouldn't be quick to judge him, right?." 

"I thought, you're smart? I never knew you're this stupid." He hissed and look at me with an irritated look on his face. 

"He has been seeing your sister right before you met him. She planned everything with him and made you fall in love with him. She planned to take everything from you and ran off with him with everything that you had."

"W... wh... What?!" 

"You heard everything I had just said." He hissed again. He told me all that I needed to know, how Janet made me stay in this hell and made sure I never come out from it. She knew, that once I'm out, I will find out the truth about her and Seb. He also told me how good Sebastian's company has been going well for him. They're both living a happy life while I'm here stuck up living a miserable life for the crime I've never committed.

I really hate myself more right now. I wanted to slap myself so hard for betraying my mom. I can't believe my sister set me up and ruined my life. I've always loved her, cherish her, and wanted nothing other than to make her happy but, why did she betray me? Why did she hurt me this badly? What have I done to deserve so much hatred from her?

My heart is hurting right now. In fact, it's bleeding badly. I have a lot of things I want to do right now but do not know how to go about it. I can't believe I was betrayed by my sister. I can't believe she made a fool out of me. 

"What do I need to do?." I asked him as I wipe off my tears. 

"You know what to do already. If you're ready to do that... Here, you can give me a call, and let's strike the deal." He said as he stretch out a phone to me. I took it from him, it's the latest iPhone. 

"My number and everything you need is in there. You have 3 more days left to think about the whole thing and get back to me."

"But, I just agreed to it." 

"No. I need to be sure you're ready for this. Initially, I gave you 7 days and this is the fourth day... You have three more days left." He said and tried to leave but stopped and face me. 

"Call me a dork's face and you won't like the outcome. Watch what you talk to your friend about me." He warned. 

"How did you know about-"

"I have eyes everywhere. You should be happy a handsome good-looking guy like me is giving you the privilege to be my woman for the time being. You know how many girls are dying for this look?." He said arrogantly.  "I'm watching you." He said and left the room.

I slumped lazily on the sofa. I look at the pictures right in front of me with so much hatred in me. I can't believe my sister did this to me. 

Despite all the love I've shown her. 

"Hey! Did he say anything bad to you again?." Tiana asked as she walked in and sit beside me. 

"Tell me, this is not true, Tiana."

"What are you talking about?." 

"I can't believe my very sister could betray me. Does she hate me that much?."

"Can you be clear to me? What are you talking about? And, what are all these in your hands? Who are these people?." She questioned me. 

"My sister and my fiance." 

"What?!! They're married?."

"According to these pictures right here in front of you, they're. Apparently, it was all a planned work by my sister and him. They planned to make me fall in love with him so, I could give all of Dad's wealth to him and she'll get married to him at the end."

"What?!!!"

"Yes. But, I was too stupid. I was too stupid to drag my mom into this. I was never a good daughter to her. I disappointed her." 

"Can you stop blaming yourself? You've done no wrong, Chloe. So please, stop blaming yourself. What you ought to be thinking of now is how to take everything back from that useless boy called Sebastian. Who knows, maybe your sister was influenced by him. According to all you've told me, there's nothing that guy can't do. He can go the extra mile to get what he wants. Just take a look at when you were with him, he kept on manipulating you and you had no idea about it... He can be doing the same thing with your sister."

"That doesn't still change the fact she planned everything with him to ruin me. She brought me here too so, I won't come out from this hell of a place. I had no idea, she hated me this much. I've always loved her!"

"Sometimes, we get hurt by the people we least expected from. That's part of life, Chloe. So, what do you intend to do now?." 

"I don't know, I'm confused. I don't want to believe any of this but at the same time, with all this evidence right in front of me... I feel like getting out of here and strangling Farhan to death. He deserves nothing but death." 

"At least, you can talk to me. Are you taking Mr. stranger's offer, now that you know the whole truth?."

"Nothing is going to change my mind. I've made up my mind, Tiana. I'm going to be his girlfriend and ruin them for good. I need to get out of this place." I said. 

"What?!!!" She exclaimed. 

I looked at her strangely. "Is everything okay with you?."

"Are you seriously asking me that question? How could everything be okay when you're planning on leaving me here alone all to myself?."

"But I thought... I thought you told me to take the offer by Ken?."

"Silly girl." Again, she just smack my arm. "Tell me, when I asked you to put your hand into a fire, you're going to do that!. You think, I meant it when I told you to leave here and go to him?." 

What?! Is this girl okay at all?