OF THE HIGH

a high soc

ng dress, one that was tailored specifically for my body, made by a famous designer. It made me feel beautiful and confident. I showed up to the venue with a scowl on my face. I was alrea

t. They watched me like I was some kind of spectacle, a show for their entertainment. I put on a brave face, hiding my annoyance at being paraded around like a prize.

king a seat with a sigh of relief. As I looked around, I watched how the guests interacted with one another, talking and laughing like they were old friends. It was all so fake, so

d, and made her way over to my table. As she

her voice dripping with disdain.

ke this." I said, my voice tr

ce like a whip. "Stand up and get out there!

rds, but I decided to take her advice. I stood up, ready to get myself something to eat. I w

ut of the corner of my eye. I turned, and there he was. Ste

. The message said that the sender was the other woman in Stephen's life

en at 8 am. I'll be there with Stephen." My heart

them immediately. There was Stephen, sitting next to a woman I didn't recognize. She smiled and waved me over. As I approached the table, I saw the color drain

My heart was breaking into a million pieces, but my anger was even stronger. I had to

ld me you were going to?" I

e. "It's not what you think," he stammered.

e was enjoying the show. I glar

arcasm. "Wow, I had no idea that Malaysia was so close! You must be thrilled that y

" Stephen said as he st

pulling my hands away from his gr

hing to say to you. Just know that you've destroyed somet

s because...I got the man!" s

ond ring. A diamond ring that was all too familiar to me. I f

s thinking. "Yes, it's exactly what you thi

d me as the shock of her words hit me

ttered, my voice trembling. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. M

embarrassment. He didn't know what to say.

ut to explode from the pressure of the moment. The wom

traight in the eye. "We're engaged.

couldn't breathe, I couldn't speak. All I

eryone in the place turn towards me, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and concern. Some of them had alr

d to shout," Stephen said, trying to calm m

down!" I yelled back at her, my

in. "That's rich, coming from a man who has be

band, Alia!" The woman

eyes blazing with anger. "This has nothing to do

he retorted, her face flushing with

e else's boyfriend like that?" I threw the que

ia! He chose me!" The woman shot bac

hat? How could he have done this to me? I fe

d, my voice breaking. "You'

eyes on us. I could feel everyone's e

within minutes. Stephen and I were well-known in the city due to our long standing relationship, and any drama between us was sure to attract attention. I knew th

anger, and I glared at the wo

Stephen began, but t

nsion. "You've made your choice, and it's clear who the better woman is."

he was about to lose his temper. I could feel the tension

er, and he shouted, "Just stop tal

nation, and she shot back, "Are you

iraling out of control. I knew that if I didn

ers growing louder. I felt my cheeks flush with shame and hum

I are done," I said, my heart pounding in my chest. "I never want

n panic as he saw me heading for the door. "I can make this work, I promise. Please, just give me a chance to make it up to you. I can fix this! I know I

o be touched by him. I had been so loyal and supportive of him, a

rough, after three years of being together, how could you do this to me?" I stood there, my body tremblin

. "Did our love mean nothing?" I felt the tears welling up in my eyes, threat

reaking. "I never meant to hurt you. I...I just..." He tr

t all our relationship was worth to you? Were you with me just because I am rich?" My ey

l," Stephen protested. "You're twis

rds laced with hurt. "How could you claim t

I swear to you, I'll make it up to you.

my voice breaking. "You can't

ded, my voice shaking with emotion. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Stephen, the ma

en said. "You were eve

fter three years together, why would you do this to me? For someone wh

n. "I can't survive without you. I need you. Please, I'm begging you." He re

ridiculous thing I've ever heard. If you really needed me, you wouldn't h

ephen had been cheating on me with. She had been silen

" Stephen asked,

thing to you someday, and that you feel exactly how I'm feeling right now," I

, smirking. "I still have

confused. I couldn't imagine

n said, her smile turnin

d was spinning, and I couldn't catch my br