chapter 1

four years later....

Jace POV

It was a fine sunny day, I can hear the birds chirping and guess I can tell they're singing along with the church choir.

Today is Mason's, my bestfriend's wedding.

Finally, after all the girls he went and played with, he now decided to marry the only woman he ever learnt to love.

Me, Mason and our another friend Kyle were all been very generous to all the girls who would flirt with us.

But that was before!

It all changed when we met the top 3 students of Silverwood High.

Mason is now marrying the top 2 which is Kristinn.

While Kyle is surprisingly still and I quote him saying that "his love and relationship with Alexis is going strong as the days pass by." Alexis, is actually the top 3.

And as for me, let's just say I fell in love with their top 1 student.

I was 18 and in my senior year when I met her and her friends through my friends also.

For some time, I thought I was living in a dream.

Arianne Alessandra Miller is like a dream come true. She's the girl with beauty, body and brains. She sings like a songbird and to top it all, she can also cook.

Such a dream girl!

But just like in a dream, I have to wake up.

And when I woke up I learned that she's not real!

She just toyed me! Played with my feelings and ruined me!

I dreaded the day I met and fell in love with her right away!

I was brought back to reality when someone tap on my shoulder. When I turn around I see Mason giving me a hesitant look.

"yeah?" I tell him in a quiet voice.

"I'm sorry but I didn't know that she'll be able to make it. I was so busy minding everything it slipped on my mind to ask K if she will come." I understand what he's trying to tell me but suddenly my mind is like in a balance beam. I can think straight or should I say, I can't think of anything else. My mind went blank.

Both Mason and Kyle knows what I've been through just to forget her and her betrayal.

Upon thinking that I might be seeing her again today, I'm not sure but I think I feel weird! Is this high school again?

My heart beats faster. Am I excited? Why do I feel nervous? Why would I? I have loved her with all of my everything. And where did it brought me?

Straight into the dungeons of hell!

I took a deep breath and exhale. I have to keep my calm. "it's okay buddy! I understand. There's nothing to be worry about." I told Mason and I tried to focus on thinking that I will never let myself get affected by her mere presence.

When it's time for the bridesmaids to walk down the aisle I plastered my Keller smile.

That's what she called it!

And so everybody I know followed calling it just like what she does. I scrunched my nose in irritation upon the thought of it.

A few minutes more, there she is!

Wearing an off-shoulder turquoise dress that fits her already fully developed body perfectly.

Her hair was done in an elegant bun and her make up didn't conceal the beauty that she already possess. She looks amazingly stunning!

I just can't take my traitor eyes away from her but when our eyes meet, is it fondness and longing am I seeing? I don't think so! I gave her a smirk then I turn my back looking for something to distract myself from looking in her way.

After the ceremony, we headed to the hotel where the reception takes place. I sit beside Kyle and our other friends in high school.

Being the most popular in our batch, the attention goes to me when I took a seat.

"so how's life for the most popular kid in school then Jace?" Jared one of my football buddies and batchmate asked.

"same as everyone here I think Jared!" I said and smirk.

"I don't think so! Not everyone of us is running a multibillion dollar company Jace!?!!" Kevin said then wink at me.

Yes, since I enter university, my dad drag me to his company to get familiarize with everything. So when I turned 20, and still in college, my dad surprisingly made me the official CEO of Keller Industries.

Until now, I don't have a single idea why he did that?

Why I wonder? My dad is still young, far from the retiring age, but he left everything behind. I don't dare to question his reason upon seeing how delighted my mom was about his decision and how they are being inseparable after.

While me, being his only heir, got a full hand of responsibilities at a very young age.

"yeah Jace you're not just a popular kid in high school now but considered as one of the most influential and richest person in the world right?" Jared again said while grinning.

"well let's just say, after my father hand me over the company, I worked my way harder to be where I am today! But let me remind you guys this is Mason's day and let's stop bragging about me but him instead." I said trying to change the topic.

"Yeah I think so too! Let's join Mason and celebrate his special day guys!" Kyle said I think just to help me get rid of being the center of attention.

As Mason came to our table, the guys starting to tease him about how he's going to deal with his now wife Kristinn or if he's really ready to be tied to their house after a long day at work and just spend the night with his wife.

Mason just laughed at it and said that he's going to work double time to knock down Kristinn and so there would be more reason for him to stay and enjoy their home.

My mind drift into the time when me and Arianne are still together.

I used to think and plan that just like this, after college I will marry her and we'll start a family with lots of kids.

And fuck! She said she wanted it too!

We are both an only child, so we decided to have many kids in the future.

Funny when these thoughts runs in my mind, I subconsciously look at her way and find her smiling at me.

I shake my head and again, ignore her presence.

Gladly now, I, being a young billionaire, I am having everything in just a snap of my fingers.

After my recovery from a broken heart, I get back sleeping with different girls but I make sure that no feelings involved. Surely, any woman can't resist my charms and most importantly, my net worth!

I had my share of lessons from the only girl who turned my life upside down just because I fell for her and her lies.

As the night grew on, I decided not to give us any chance encounter or for her to come and maybe talk to me. I can feel her eyes all over me but I can't be bother by it any longer.

I've had enough of her lies! There could never be an explanation for disappearing or abandoning me.

After all, I am Jace Keller!

When I felt myself getting nearly drunk, I decided to leave.

I discreetly go to the exit area and ask the valet attendant for my ride.

When my car arrive, I gave the valet a tip then I settle to the driver's seat and drive home.

Maybe I can call one of my many fuck buddy to give me good time tonight.