"No Samantha, don't fall for his shit! He'll just break your heart over and over again!" I shout at the big screened tv in my room as though the movie star could hear me.

No, it hasn't been a week or so since my encounter with Leo, it has actually only been a couple of hours. It's now night time and I'm yet to see him. I don't even know if he has arrived or not because I didn't go for dinner.

Instead, on my way back I made Wilson stop at a supermarket so I'd buy a couple, or many, junk food. Ever since then, I've been cooped up in my room watching hopeless romantic movies that somehow made me sad and angry at the same time.

In that moment, as I was about to hit the tv with a fist full of popcorn, my phone starts ringing.

The caller ID reads penny.

"This better be important, I'm watching an educational film." If educational means teaching me how boys lie skillfully, then yes, I'm definitely watching an educational film.

"Shut up bitch coz we're going out tonight!" She exclaims excitedly.

I pause the movie, "Why?"

"Duh, to celebrate the first the of school of course." She says in a duh tone.

I roll my eyes. "There's absolutely no way I'm going out with you tonight Penny, that's just madness."

"Come on, you can bring those two friends you've been bragging about for days." She pleads.

"No Penny! I'm not going out tonight and there's nothing you could do about that because you're minutes away from me." I exclaim and cancel the call.

~~~

Okay, I was wrong, turns out she can convince me to go out with her because not even 30 minutes later, she barged into my room and literally threatened me.

You don't want to know what she threatened me with. I still get chills thinking about it.

Now, after an hour of two of preparing me for the party, I'm wearing black grunge trousers, a black vest and with a white statement shirt paired with white doctor martens. At least this time I can opt not to wear heavy make-up other than just an eye liner.

"Okay let's go get drunk and make decisions we'll probably regret!" Penny exclaims happily. She's wearing a mini white jean skirt with a black crop top paired with black doctor martens.

I sigh, "Do we have to?" I look at her with puppy eyes. Hopefully in a few minutes I'll be back in my pizza stained sweats.

Penny rolls her eyes, "Of course we have to and unlike the last few time, we're not going to an ordinary club, hence the outfits." She gestures at our outfits.

"So where are we-" my question gets cut off my a dramatic gasp from Penny. I look at her with a frown, "What's wrong?"

She points at my left hand, and even lifts it up. That's when I notice that she's looking at the big stone ring Leo gave me. "When did this happen?"

I sigh, "Earlier today."

She let's go of my hand, but the wide eyes not dropping. "Did the big powerful Leonardo get down on one knee?"

I scoff, "As if. He practically threw the box at me and went back to working, as if getting engaged is not a big deal."

I go to sit on the edge of my bed and play with my hands laid on my lap.

"For you it is, but for him it's probably not that important." Penny explains something I already knew.

"I know, but I don't know why I hoped that it might be different. That maybe he'll start feeling things for me." I shrug embarrassed of my thoughts.

Once again, Penny gasps. I roll my eyes at my over dramatic best friend. "Is Alison developing feelings for the famous billionaire?"

Now that she said it out loud I can hear how stupid that is. Little 'ol me snatching thee great Leonardo's heart. Absolutely madness.

I groan and rub my make-up face with my hands, probably ruining it in the process. "I don't know what to do!" I exclaim in frustration.

That's when I hear Penny say, "Stay right here, I'll be back." With that she leaves me in my misery.

It doesn't take long until she comes back. I look up and see her carrying a bottle of red wine with two glasses.

I chuckle, "Where the hell did you get that from?" I question my crazed friend.

She shrugs and grins, "Remember when I slept over that one time? Well, I kind of explored the house and found a fucking room full of different kinds of alcohol." Penny says with a larger grin. "He won't notice one missing bottle."

I laugh and nod at her reason. I guess she's right though, Mr Billionaire will never notice. What could go wrong?

~~~

The moon's light shines from outside, with no sounds heard except for the clicking of laptops and flips of pages in my room.

That's how late it is, but to be stay successful as a CEO means sacrificing your time and I don't mind. But somehow, lately, I've been finding myself longing for that brunette in my mansion. At times I'll stay home until she wakes, or arrive home early, then other times I'll take a day off.

I don't know why but she's always in my mind.

I groan and rub my face with my hands. What's wrong with me?

Suddenly, my assistant, Blaire, enters the office after knocking. "I'm sorry to disturb you sir but there seem to an emergency at home." She starts.

I look at her with a raised brow for her to continue, which she does.

"I just received a message from a woman who goes by the name Penny, saying that Ms Alison needs you."

I sigh once she finishes and dismisses her.

I guess this means that I'm going home then.

~~~

Music bursting from inside is heard all the way from the gate, which makes me wonder what the hell is going on inside?

I open the front door and the music immediately intensifies. But before I can further ask questions, the little vixen steps in front of my view.

"Oh, you're home." She strides towards me, twirling her hair as she does that. "I was wondering when you'll get here." She toys with my collar.

I stare at her with both confusion and amused expression. "Are you drunk Alison?" I question.

"The only thing I'm drunk on is how hot you make me feel," she inches her face forward.

I chuckle and shake my head. She really is drunk, but I can't help but see her as amusing.

"Yes, laugh at me. I'm the joke of the day aren't I? I'm in this state because of you!" She pokes my chest with her index finger.

Any trace of amusement leaves me as confusion takes its place. "Me?"

Alison narrows her eyes at me, "Yes you! You came in stumbling in my life like a tornado, "she waves her hands around. "Took me away from my parents' arms, which I'm grateful for because they were just awful. Like... awful!"

I sit still as I wait for her to tell me how this is my fault.

"Though the hurt me throughout my life, today you hurt me the most." She looks down, deep in thought. "Embarrassed, confused and hurt. Those words are the only words I felt when you gave me this!" She waves her left hand at me, indicating the big diamond ring on her finger.

I shrug, not understanding. "So?"

She moves back in surprise, "So? I'm like this because I thought you'd propose to me like a normal person. Silly me, none of this is normal."

Oh. This is what it's all about. But before I can say anything else, she falls into my arms.

Okay then, I guess the little vixen has already passed out.

As I carry her to my bedroom, I can't help but feel guilty. It wasn't my intention to make her feel sad, I thought the big ring would at least cheer her up. That's what all women like, right?

Regardless, I'm not a hopeless romantic. Never have been, never will be.

"But I'll try, little vixen, I'll try for you." I whisper as soon as I lay her on the bed.

I'll try.

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