CHLOE SMITH

I couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions as I stood in front of the mirror, gazing at the wedding gown. The gown made me feel like a princess and I knew it was the perfect choice for my special day.

I couldn't wait to walk down the aisle and marry the love of my life, I can't even describe how much I live with my fiance Alex, from the moment with met there have been these undeniable connections that I couldn't ignore, it was like our souls were instantly drawn to each other, Every with my fiancee felt like a dream come true...

Alex made me feels specials, he make me feel so loved, cherished, and understood. We laugh together, support each other's dreams, and create beautiful memories that I'll cherish forever. His presence in my life has brought me so much joy and happiness.

Thinking about our wedding day fills me with so much excitement and anticipation. I can't wait to down the aisle, exchange vows, and officially start this incredible journey together. Knowing that I get to spend the rest of my life with my soulmate is the greatest blessing.

So I couldn't contain my excitement after what I felt like an eternity apart, I missed him so much and the anticipation was building up, I came up with a spontaneous plan to surprise him at his hotel room, I thought it would be a beautiful moment filled with love and joy..

I had a sinking feeling in my stomach when I approached the door to his hotel room, with a trembling hand I unlocked the door and slowly pushed it open, and there before my eyes was ---

my fiancee in bed with another woman, not just another woman but my best friend.

My mind went blank, and my heart sank. It felt like the world around me had come crashing down. The shock, the betrayal, and the pain were overwhelming.

At that moment, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Anger, sadness, confusion, and disbelief swirled within me. I confronted him, my voice trembling with hurt and anger.

"How long have these been going on, Lily? I asked with a trembling voice...

"I'm sorry Chloe, I've been in love with Alex ever since you introduced him to me"

"I can't believe that you of all people will do this to me lily, I trusted you, you were like a sister to me, I thought you considered me as one too but now it feels like you let a man come in between us, it's heartbreaking to realize that our bond wasn't as strong as I believe!"

I turned to Alex who is suppose to me my husband, my eyes filled with disbelief and pains..

"Is our love a joke to you? I'm I a joke to you? What change? How could you do this to me I asked with my voice filled with disbelief and hurt..

"Pretend that nothing happened and go back to your hotel room and get ready for our big day tomorrow".. Alex responded callously.

My anger intensified has his lack of remorse only fuel my sense of betrayal.

"I apologize for loving you so much and trusting you, I wiped away my tears, I turn to lily.

"You can have him, I'm done with him, he is not worth keeping".

I removed my ring and threw it on his face, Alex was shocked.

"You know you are an orphan, you can't do without me, you don't have any place to go". Alex said with a smirk on his face.

I went closer to him and slapped him.

"You are wrong, I will prove you wrong, you two deserve each other, carry on with the wedding preparation, I'm no longer interested".

I left for my hotel room and changed my clothes, I needed a way to heal and find solace, so I decided to head to the club, seeking a distraction from the pain and betrayal.

As I entered the club, the pulsating bass and colorful lights enveloped me, momentarily distracting her from the pain in my heart.

I make my way to the bar, ordering my go-to drink, a cosmopolitan.

Sipping on the tangy concoction, I let the music wash over me, feeling the rhythm in my bones. Surrounded by a sea of strangers, I find comfort in anonymity, allowing myself to let loose and forget about my troubles for a while.

As I stumbled through the crowd, my vision slightly blurred from the drink, and I accidentally bumped into someone, I saw a tall man, an impeccably dressed man with a stern expression, instead of feeling anger, I surprised myself by wrapping my arms around him in a tight hug

In a mix of confusion and vulnerability, I leaned in and placed a kiss on his lips, catching him off guard.

Before the handsome stranger could react, I pulled away and when the tensions reach his peaks my stomach rebels and I end up throwing up on him..

*****

JAMES ANDERSON

As I enter the dimly lit club, the bass reverberates through my body, creating a pulsating rhythm that matches the beat of my racing heart.

I weave through the crowd, catching glimpses of swirling bodies and flashing lights. The air is thick with anticipation, and I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. As I make my way to the bar, my eyes scan the room, searching for a distraction from my troubled thoughts.

The club is alive with pulsating music, flashing lights, and a sea of bodies moving in sync with the beat. I caught up in the electrifying atmosphere, and let the music guide my every move as I danced with a random girl.

Our bodies sway in perfect harmony, our eyes locked in a momentary connection. The thumping bass resonates through my veins, heightening my senses and making me feel alive. But just as the chemistry between us intensifies.

As I was lost in the groove on the dance floor, a stranger slightly tipsy, bumped into me in a moment of pure serendipity.

Startled by the unexpected collision she hugged me so tight, I found myself momentarily speechless.

And then, out of nowhere, the stranger leaned in and planted a kiss on my lips.

The mixture of surprise and shyness overwhelmed me, leaving me unable to comprehend what just happened.

In that vulnerable moment, my mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation and find the right words to respond.

Her face turns pale, and she starts to sway unsteadily.

Before I can react, she faints right into my arms.

It's a moment of pure shock and concern as I instinctively catch her, feeling the weight of her unconscious body against me.

he club falls into a hushed silence as everyone watches in disbelief.

My heart races as I gently lower the stranger to the ground, my mind racing with worry and confusion.

It's a dramatic turn of events that leaves me questioning everything, unsure of what to do next if I should leave her there or book a hotel for her.

I gently lifted her into my hands and headed to my car, and her murmurs grew, through her faint cries, she keeps calling Alex, my heart aches as I held her closely.

I carried her to my car and as I was putting on her seat belt, tears fall off from her eyes, I gently wipe away her tears, as I leaned in closer to get a clearer look of her face,

I couldn't help but be captivated by her beauty, a mix of emotions swayed within me, but just as I started to pull away, but she clung to me, and she murmured "I love you" in her sleep and my heart skipped, the tenderness in her voice stirred up something within me