Mia's Pov:

I was devastated. No, that shit is not happening with me. His company was way more precious to me than my own feelings,which he had been crushing since the day I met him.

Ignoring my own pain, I ran towards Jake, grabbing his hands which were red from the hot coffee which was spilled over them just minutes ago. I blew air on his wound, making sure not to touch it,when he pushed me rather gently.

"Don't touch me! I don't want anyone's help! ",he growled at me,prying me off even far away from him. I stared at him, my eyes welling with tears. I quickly wiped them off with the back of my palm.

What did I do to deserve such life?

"Jake, that's totally ridiculo-",I started,only to be cut off by his sharp intake of breath. He raised his palm at me,his bangs covering his forehead.

"No, dont say anything. Let me complete my question first! So you're marrying Theo James, the one who stalked and was so infatuated with you that he stole even your shorts?
Oh, Mia. I thought so much better of you and your freakish brain!",he said, his anger evident in his eyes. He took one step towards me making me took another of my own.

"No, Jake that's totally wrong! Listen-"

"Well, why the hell are you explaining to me? Who am I to ask such questions! I never was worthy enough for your company Mia, let alone for your answers ",He Barked at me.

"Jake,atleast let me-"

"Congratulations for getting married. I would make sure to drop by your wedding if I had the time off with my work. See you around then ",he said conclusively before he walked out leaving me still in daze.

That's so not good, I need to talk to Emily soon.

I met Jake in highschool when my parents changed neighbourhood. They are never actually around except for times when I am sick or I have to submit my school report. My father is the shareholder of Shipbuilding industry, always busy in his work. I never see him much not even for my birthdays. When I had first developed crush on Jake, I was horrified to death because he was a playboy. Though he himself came from a rich family. His father is a CEO of automobiles industry, the reason he changes his vehicle each week. He had got his Cocky personality from his father but a kind heart always comes from mother. His parents used to me well as "Chipmunk" when I visited them once to correct my innocent name. They actually know my feelings for Jake as his mom Once visited me to offer me gifts on Christmas and when I went to make her some coffee leaving my unprpotected feelings on table, she made no attempt to leave it unrevealed. But the reaction I got was opposite one, she was rather happy and collected after reading my feelings saying me to keep it with me for years until he proposes me. I laughed and waved at her comment, saying I wasn't that lucky In love knowing very well about the heap of love letters lying on my cupboard but I wanted only one person, the one
who didn't love me back. I sighed. Our classmates were almost all married, I attended wedding of some whom I still have connections left with, the rest I just received information from Rose.

I woke up from my nap, feeling thirsty as fish, I walked lazily, striding my crocodile feet on the carpet like snake to the kitchen. I poured myself some water and lapped it down my throat. I didn't know if Jake had returned or not. Hell I don't even know why I am still at his house. Nevetheless, I tiptoed quietly to his bedroom, turned the door knob stealthily only to find it empty.

Where could be be at this time of hour?

I looked outside the window. It was raining cats and dogs, in spring!. I was worried sick if had taken the umbrella or not, hell he recovered from his illness just days ago. I paced the room, limping in pain due to my own injury when I heard screeching of car. I jumped the sofa, reaching for the door when it opened itself and In surprise, I hid myself behind sofa where from I peeked at the intruder.
I gasped putting hands over my mouth immediately,my eyes wide as saucers when I saw Jake kissing Victoria like his life depended on it,his hands gripping her thighs which were wrapped firmly on his waist,her hands roaming his perfectly gelled hair, thrusting her tongue in his mouth. I almost gasped loudly when Jake pushed her against the desk, sliding stationary down the floor which ringed rather loudly to my ears, his hands now under her half opened chest, massaging them and his tongue invading her neck eliciting loud moan from Victoria, who was rubbing him over his jeans. I instantly looked down,my mind clouded with several emotions when I found my cheeks with something wet called tears. I quietly slode down the floor, avoiding diacarded stationary on the floor, my eyes now a well of tears when her bra and his shirt fell on my way. I lifted my feet up a little which were heavy with all my crushed feelings, running hastily to my room. I slumped on the bed, my heart heavy as that rain which was seeping into soil to provide us freshness..

I opened the drawer and found condoms lying above. I quickly closed it. Of course there would be condoms only, its fucking Jake's house for God's sake! I need to get out of here! Now! I Otherwise I was afraid I might end up dead with something ridiculous they call rejection. I packed my still wet clothes, opened the front door, to walk out hurriedly, not wanting to hear more of her moans and mewls. And most of all, I didn't want Jake to See me in such state when he had no idea what I was going through. I didn't want to give him much fodder to make fun of me.

I closed the door of my house behind me, resting my head against it only to hurry up immediately to my room because of pain shooting badly from my heels. I opened the wound to found it badly swollen, must be because I walked on rain, doctor advised me to avoid water. I laid on the bed, taking Sharp breath before closing the lamp, and drifted to sleep.

We didn't talk to each other for rest 4 days, not even glancing at the other. That was first in history of our friendship!

I missed him so much but I controlled myn heart for the single drop of dignity that I had left in my vein! I would not even dare to cross his path until I had my thoughts assorted. I majored in MBA,my father was willing to let me go to states and as a good daughter, I would do that. I made myself coffee when I heard a doorbell rang. It was courier boy, I didn't order anything!

"Mam, Mr James, wanted me to deliver it to you. Congratulations and thank you for choosing us for your hospitality",a man with a burly look said,bowing at me little lower than usual.

I stared the box which was wrapped in red color,striped with white ribbons. I pawed at the Box, opening it with my hands and my mouth hung open to see the beautiful wedding dress, a white gown embellished with net fabric, curling down at the end. I lifted the dress up to see its floor length and a veil with tiara embedded with pearls! I was mesmerised by its white reflection, my mind already imagining myself in the dress.

How much happy I would be if it weren't send by some devil!

I packed it back up, sliding it under my bed carelessly. My phone rang. I saw the caller ID. It was dad. I knew why he is calling. I put it on silent and when my phone rang 10th time, I picked it up, it was mom. I was happy to talk to her finally. We both have been busy lately that we haven't talked to each other for almost a year. I missed her so much. But my expectations were forced into gutter when she show enuthusiasm in my forced marriage. I tried to talk to her into it but she waved me off saying how much she waited to see me in wedding dress and scolding me for hanging on to my feelings for Jake so long, threatening to snap his neck off next time she meets him. I nodded meekly, my soul flowing out of my body. I went heavy hearted to bed that day, thinking about what else is left to happen with my crushed life now!