Can't Lose You

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CEO of Star Agency. We worked side by side to grow the business, and I gave up

e?" I asked him, trying to hide the excitement in my v

you plan something when I have an important mee

ldn't understand why he couldn't make time for me anymore. Even when we had the chanc

nted to say more, but he

ling. Xander had changed since he proposed. He barely had time for me anymore. We rarely saw e

clients. He used to take me along, but now, he just left me in

screen and saw Matilda's name-one of my

What's up?"

y right now?

't coming over today, so I'

k an outfit for my party late

'd just be sulking

e in. Where ar

l. I'll text you th

quickly got dres

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ing up a black, backless, plunging dress with a

bold design. That dress would defi

be the center of attention. Maybe you'll even meet some

getting married next month. I should pro

e, please? Let's call it my gift to you. One night of freedom! You won't be able to do this next month, so enjoy it while yo

d, more daring than anything I'd worn lately. But may

ter tonight, I promised myself I wouldn't g

Honestly, I could've done my hair and makeup. I had years of experience from my mo

her fans recognized her and started swarming, snapping photos like it was a full

atilda finally said, approaching me. "You shou

kay. It was actually kind of entertainin

ople who adore you." She laughed lightly before continuing, "Too

der prefers I focus on helping him with the business.

fter that. She just turned ar

the so-called party was being held. Even from outsid

n there?" I asked, peeking

first time in a place like th

I've been to were more upscale-elite members, gold cards, that kind of thing." I didn't mean to sound arr

She just grabbed my wr

. Instantly, a few people turned to look, eyes trailing after us,

nter of attention!" Matilda

ic, dragging me toward the bar. "Two Bloody M

of disco colors, I could still make out familiar faces. Most were fellow models-friends of Matilda's. Some, I

said brightly, grinning

s to me. She had never mentioned anything about a relatio

him?" I as

t it-something too perfect. Her eyes sparkled with

th a light laugh. "But I don't know if he wants to m

k more, someone c

oment I saw Matilda's face pale. The woman who called he

med, clearly surprised. "W

alm smile. "Matilda invite

analyzing something. "I see. Well... enjoy the party, M

lways been sharp. I wasn't sure what she was

music. Matilda introduced me to a few more models, though most of them were too absorbed in their own

lights started to blur, and the music felt like a distant t

e restroom," I told her,

t?" she asked, concern

think I should leave so

you home, but can't leave my friends right now." She gestured towar

't have to. I can drive myself. I jus

ading to the second floor, I noticed a sign on the wall that read VIP Rooms i

d against the door. I was more unsteady than I'd thought. I sat d

ext thing I heard were voices out

doing this?" I froze when I heard Edna's v

find out, she's too naïve and foolish! Can you believe I told her I have a boyfriend? Sh

ing, even as my heart pounded violently in my ears. Did I hear that right? Or was I imag

." Edna

f it weren't for me-remember that! Anyway, I have to go. Xander'

fists, but I knew I couldn't confront her.

d out, approached the sink, and stared at myself in the mirror. My reflection looked pale

he second floor, where the VIP Rooms were. My legs trembled with eve

f the third door whe

a went home?" Xander

ening. My fingers dug into the doorknob, nails biting

r's lap, her dress h

hy son o

e didn't even say goodbye to me

her in the first place?"

e her feel a little better after you rejected her. And besides.

elming, but my voice wouldn't come. My body refused to move. My

own her back and gripped her bare ass. Matilda moan

out right there in front of

t take it

e was poisoning me. My vision blurred, not

of you. I swear. I won't