**Annabelle**
Hot tears stung my eyes. I couldn’t stop them from pouring out as I walked home.
Hours had past, I was on my bed still feeling depressed. Suddenly, my phone beeped and an alert came thorough as well as a text message. Fallon had deposited close to a million dollars in my account, certainly more than enough money for me. It hurt to lose Ava, she was there for me through thick and thin, I just couldn’t let go of my insecurities and trust her.
After what happened between I and Fallon, trust became a commodity no one could afford in my life. It cost me the ability to get close to anyone and made me loose the only person to ever consider me as a friend in her life. I took a deep breath and checked the total amount I had saved up so far, I finally reached my goal and Fallon just had to ruin my life to help me achieve it.
I made a promise to myself that I would make him pay, I broke that promise but with this money I can final make it come through. The land I wanted so badly for years would be acquired by Fallon soon, I can’t let that happen. The same money Fallon paid me as consolation for ruining my life would be the same amount used to cause his downfall.
“Am so sorry Ava, maybe someday I can explain everything and maybe someday you can finally find it in your heart to forgive me.”
Those words were muttered under my breath, they became my stepping stone to planning everything I was gonna do to him. I was just about to break the new sim card Fallon had gotten me when I decided to check the message he had sent, one last thing before I let it go completely.
*I know you hate me. Yes, I ruined your life Annabelle. Yes, I came back and caused you nothing but pain and for that I am so sorry. Sorry can’t change what I did but sorry is sadly all I can say for now. Money might not help but I still have to send it to you. It’s stupid of me to even dare to say this but Anna the past few days made me realize something, it made me realize that no matter how hard I try, I still undoubtedly, with everything in me, my heart, soul and body love you Annabelle Sinclair.
I love you now and forever and I know this is goodbye but I can’t ever forget you. Fallon*
With shaky hands and so I would’t dare re read it every again, I took out the sim card and crushed it into tiny pieces, inhaling and exhaling at intervals, I rushed to my room and gathered my things, I’m leaving California, when I get back, it’ll be to take the land and build what I want, making him pay for what he did to me. First, I need to get out of here, clear my head and formulate a plan.
**FOUR MONTHS LATER**
I folded my legs on the arm chair with a cup of tea placed firmly on my hands as I read the headlines online, I had a flight booked from Texas to California later today, today is the day I make my move and return, my eyes nearly popped out at what I read.
*FALLON MITCH IS MARRIED*
I scoffed, clearly intrigued. Below was a picture of him and Ava. I knew she liked him but marriage seemed a little extreme. I was only gone for four months and all this happened. I decided to read on.
*Just two weeks ago, CEO, Fallon Mitch got married to superstar, Ava Max. This marriage came as a shock to most since the public had no idea they were seeing each other. Speculations arose more when his parents weren’t even present for the ceremony. This raises questions as to why the couple got married without the obvious approval from his family.. Rumors also emerged that Mr. Mitch was seeing Miss Stephanie Daniel before she went away.
Others also say he was seen with another blonde lady. In conclusions, the details surrounding his wedding are unclear but there’s nothing we can do about it than to congratulate what would seem to be a happy couple.*
I started chuckling which later turned into laughter after reading the news, I checked my watch, and it was just 7am. My flight was by 10am, I might as well get ready, and I’ve missed California.
Four months ago, I made a decision that changed my life for good. I moved from California to Texas. Afterwards, is spent the next four months investing and increasing the money I had, all this while I made sure to monitor Fallon and his company. I barely paid attention to his personal life, I kept my curiosity and emotions at bay which made the wedding come as a shock most especially when Ava was the bride.
I managed to contact my parents, I worked hard to gain their acceptance although they might never forgive me but I have hopes that some day they might come to see me as their daughter again.
~HOURS LATER~
**Fallon**
The board members sat on their various seats, each looking towards me to make the opening statement. We began the process for expansion four months ago and today that dream might become a reality after the deal is signed.
A lot of things occurred during the past four months, things I never thought could ever be possible. Most of them are in the past, I would’t like to talk much about them.
“Okay gentlemen, now that we’re all present, I think it’s time we seal this deal off.”
I put on my best business faces, they murmured amongst themselves. The door pushed open and my assistant walked in.
“Mr. Mitch, we have a problem…” He says hurriedly.
“What is it?” I asked alarmed.
“The land, it isn’t ours anymore.” He stated and I frowned.
“That’s not possible.” I rebuked, the board members began to whisper now.
“It is sir.”
“Well if it isn’t hers then who does it belong to?”
“The records I have here show that the land was purchased by Miss Annabelle Sinclair.” He stated and I froze immediately.
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