Vivienne adjusted her coat. She did not like meeting up in clubs as that would ruin her reputation. Unlike her best friend Aria, she was fond of quiet places like Journey hotel where one would have noone meddling in his or her business. She looked at the view that sorrounded her, people were making out literally everywhere and all you could hear was skin slapping and moans. She tried to look for Aria who had invited her to this "friendship date". Her face was full of disgust and she couldn't hide it. She finally spotted Aria at the bar section.
"What kind of place is this?" She asked Aria who was enjoying her drink. "Girl you need to chill loosen up yourself, have some fun, get laid and.." The bar attendant interrupted them. He was a blonde with blue eyes and masculine. Vivienne once thought that he did not belong there."What can I get you?" , Chris as his name tag suggested asked. "Just a glass of sex on the beach" Vivienne said cooly. "You know when you said to meet you here, said you were not doing okay and you needed someone to talk to, am starting to believe that was just an excuse that you made to make me come here", Vivienne said as she sipped her drink. " "Zane lost his race can you believe that, I think they interfered with his car because that is not possible " Aria said." Who is that? And I thought something awful happened to you, I had to leave the boardroom though you honestly saved me because the deal they wanted was impossible." " You've already started talking about business, what is your problem, you need to have fun Vee". Vivienne looked at her phone again and she suddenly became dull. Aria noticed the change in atmosphere.
"Is it Reid, you should report him Vee" She definitely knew that it Reid Gilbert. He's a photographer and had been dating Vivienne for two years until he cheated on her. And now he'd been all over Vivienne asking for her forgiveness. And Aria herself had not approved the relationship between them. Vivienne always thought that it was because that Reid was not of her"class " but honestly he was just a player. His face was literally screaming that. But according to Vivienne, Reid was always one of the misjudged men. Now they had broken up and he's been trying to reach her by sending her flowers and texting her always. Vivienne had changed her number thrice and Reid always found ways to get a hold of her.
" I cannot report him, he's being sorry, but rest assured, I am not giving him a second chance." Vivienne said as she gulped her last sip of her drink.
" You better, what do you think of that guy he's been checking you out since he saw you" Vivienne followed Aria's finger which led to a young man. Brown hair and pretty masculine to say.
" No, his outfit is giving an ick..."
" Seriously Vee, you know if you actually tried your father wouldn't be so obsessed with you getting married."
"Well don't make this about me, he wants me to get married to a business man, always dressed in tuxedo so that the family can gain 'power' "
"Well that's very delusional of him considering the type of daughter he has.." Aria was interrupted by Vivienne's phone
"Speaking of my father.." "Hello?"
Vivienne hang up the phone call.
" There's a family dinner am supposed to attend right now, we can catch up later okay."
" Of course, and call me " They hugged and Vivienne left.
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The view of the Metaphe hotel was breathtaking. Two powerful families had already made themselves comfortable on one of the tables. The Merce group was group that delt with criminal cases but the daughter had started a clothing brand known as Mercie.
The Cross, one of the biggest companies in the world, deals with perfume. Their son, Zane Cross is a car racer and a famous one, known for his dark blue choice of colour. It should be a crime to not know who Zane Cross is. He is literally the whole talk of Manhattan.
Eyes shift to Zane who is already twisting his wrist watch," Where is she?I have no time to waste?"
" Well get up and leave, I'm also on a fixed schedule" Vivienne says from behind Zane. She clearly heard what Zane said." Sorry I was late, I had a meeting running late"
"It's okay dear, can you see Zane, exactly what we need" Lucianna Cross, Zane's mother said.
"Am afraid we haven't been introduced...." Vivienne says.
"You don't know me?"
"Am I supposed to"
"Vivienne, this is Zane Cross, the heir of Cross perfume and you fiance" Isaac Merce said and there was a sudden silence on the table.
"What?" Vivienne was dumb and confused at the same time.
It was then she realized what had actually happened. Her parents had been acting all weird.
"Why, I don't want to get married? To someone I don't even know to worsen it!"
"The contract has already been made Vivienne, we announce the the engagement tomorrow. " Wilson Cross said.
"But noone told me about this engagement, how do you expect me to comply, Mom?"Vivienne looked at her mother who was quiet this whole time.
"Dear, everything is already done, you should be glad Zane accepted this contract given your history with men...?" Diana, Vivienne's mother said.
"What history mom? "
"Both of us know you wouldn't be married anytime soon if we left your love life on your hands"
"In fact both of you will benefit from this marriage, this is wonderful and our families combined, do you see the net worth!" Isaac said.
"So this is all for money, what am I? "
"We'll leave you two to talk about it " Luciana said and everyone left leaving Zane, who had been on his phone during the whole conversation with Vivienne.
"Did you know about this?" Vivienne fiercely asked Zane
He didn't answer, Vivienne followed his hand to his pocket, stared at him then shifted her eyes when Zane noticed her stare.
" You shouldn't be scared to stare, I'll be your husband soon."
"I was not staring, rest assured you are not my type."
Zane released a muffled speech then stood up. He removed a box from his pocket and gave it to Vivienne. Vivienne opened the box to find a ring. It is crafted in platinum, giving it a sleek, luxurious shine, and features a brilliant-cut diamond at the center.
" You'll wear it from now henceforth, always, and I expect you to move in with me tomorrow." And Zane left.
Who did he think he was. Vivienne looked him up.
"Zane Cross, that name is not even familiar."
The first image that she got was of Zane at an event with a woman, women to be specific.
And she got all the details about him. She was so unsure of many things but she was so sure that her life would never be the same again. And her new life began right now