Amelia and Adam's house above.

"I took her." Cooper speaks and I gasp then turn to look at him in disbelief.

"I fucking trusted you with her!" Adam yells at him.

"He didn't do anything. I begged him to take me." I defend.

"Why?" When I don't speak he continues, "you just love to get on my fucking nerves, don't you? First the reckless clubbing, now this!"

"Nothing happened."

"Yes but the fucking paparazzi are everywhere, taking photos of you while you're out there ruining my reputation!" He looks at Ned. "Show her." He commands roughly.

Ned brings a tablet to me and shows me a picture of me dancing at the club with a news headline that says 'wife of business tycoon, Adam Black out partying again' then another one by TMZ 'Supermodel, Amelia Smith, out partying like mad! Is her billionaire husband too busy for her?'

He keeps swiping, showing me other six photos of me by different news sites, all on the same topic.

"I ignore all those but then today, you decided to go to the fucking Snipe, wearing those fucking clothes!" He rakes his eyes down my body. "The fucktards that go there are hungry for girls like you. They fuck them over and throw them like trash!" He yells and I find myself crying over his harsh and cruel words.

He watches me as his face remains still. As he steps closer to me, heartbeat quickens. He stands in front of me and his hand reaches for my face.

"Don't touch me!" I step back, still crying and hug myself.

He doesn't listen because he steps forward and gently grabs me to him. "I'm not going hurt you." He says in a soft tone but the anger is still visible in his eyes.

"You already have! You, asshole!" I shout in his face.

Confusion grows in his face and I huff in anger. "You don't have to hit or beat the shit out of somebody to hurt them. Words can hurt too."

He reaches for my face again and he gently wipes my tears. "Don't lie to me, ever again."

I pout hating the effect that his touch and voice has on me. I look into his eyes and see that they have softened. "Understood?"

I don't say anything, my look turns into a glare.

"Answer me." He demands and as much as I try to hold back, I couldn't. "Yes, I understand."

A look of satisfaction appears on his face and he backs away. "Escort her to her room." He tells the unfamiliar female.

I don't need a fucking escort.

The anger in me increases. I hate HIM!

I go upstairs, enter my room and slam the door shut, not bothering to glance at the escort.

Seconds later, Nicole comes in still holding her popcorn bowl. "Hey." She says.

I ignore her and let out a frustrated scream.

"Are you okay?" She chuckles.

"Do I look okay?! I fucking hate him!" I yell.

"He just cares about you, Amelia."

"No, he only cares about his fucking reputation." I take a pillow and angry toss it across the room.

She smiles and joins me on the bed.

"Why are you smiling?"

"I just think that the scene downstairs was one of the hottest things I've ever scene." She smiles wider.

I frown my face. "What?"

"Adam is so freaking hot, we all know that and when he's bossy like that, Yummy!" She winks then smirks. "Do you think his a dom?"

I gasp. "Like Christian Grey?"

Oh my God! That would be really scary.

"Yeah, maybe there's a Red Room of Pain somewhere around this house?"

Oh my God. Adam totally has dominating vibes but deep down I know it's because he got the privilege to be a CEO at a very young age. I'm still curious though.

"We have to investigate." I tell Nicole.

****

I woke up with a killer headache and last nights events start crashed on my mind. Going to the Snipe and how furious Adam was.

After having breakfast and taking a pain killer, I decided to go to someone who might make me feel better. I've been feeling crappy lately and I've got all these stuff emotions that I need to sort out.

"So my friend, Bobby said something and it has been on my mind since then." I tell Dr Sloan.

I give her the full details of what went on with Bobby and the conversation I had with him when he came over.

"Is it true?" She asks.

"Yes. Liam and I really spent a lot of time alone but we spent more time with the group."

She nods her head and leans back in her chair. "Your friend said it was weird. Do you think it was?"

Do I think it's weird? Of course not!

I sigh and push my hair to the side. "No but the fact that he said that just bothers me."

She studies me intently. "Does what other people say or think bothers you a lot?"

I shrug. "Yeah, sometimes."

I love how cozy this office is. I'm sitting on the couch with my legs crossed in an Indian style. There's a nice plate of cookies in front of me and a blanket beside me.

"And do you think that's why you dated Liam?"

Her question takes me by surprise so I freeze. "What do you mean?"

"During our last session, you said that everyone expected you guys to dated. Was that why you went into a relationship with him?"

"I dated him because I wanted to, because he's perfect for me." I say defensively.

"So I'm guessing you're still in love with him."

"Madly."

She frowns at my reply and writes something down. "Do you still want to get over him?"

"No."

"But you wanted to the last time."

"Yeah but I took your advice. I'm having fun, hanging out with my friends and honestly, I'm not hurting as much as I used to."

"Then why are you here?" She asks with some kind of worry in her voice.

Does she think I'm crazy?

"Well, the thing that Bobby said has been bothering me and last night I got into this fight with Adam." I answer honestly.

"It feels like you're living in both the past and the present. You have to accept that what you have with Liam is over then we will talk about the present."

****

"I heard that Paris Hilton is going to be there." Rome, my hairstylist says while JJ, my makeup artist does my makeup.

I finally found out that the event we're going to is an anniversary party for the Townleys. They are members of the the council but most of them don't live here in Bluefall.

"Have you decided yet?" Juliet asks me and I look at her.

"I really like the white, it's the type I usually go for but I'm thinking of going with the orange. It'd be nice to try something different."

"Yeah, the orange is really nice." Lee nods. He's Juliet's new assistant and she decided to come with him today.

"If you're going with the orange can I use this? It's Kim Kardasian's new soo fire collection." JJ speaks, showing me the makeup package.

"Yeah, I also got one last week. It's really nice." I smile.

She smiles back. "You're my favourite face to work on, you know that. It's so easy because you're so God damn beautiful."

"Thanks, JJ." I chuckle, shyly.

"I bet that's what you tell all your clients, JJ. Especially the ones that pay you as much as Amelia does." Lee jokes, causing her to roll her eyes.

A knock comes on the door so I ask whoever it is to come in. Nina, the maid who's got a crush on Adam comes in, holding a tray.

"Here's your kale smoothie, Mrs Black." She hands me the cup and collect it with a graceful smile. "Thanks, is Adam home?"

"Yes, he came back a few minutes ago." She blushes.

Gosh! She's really into him.

"Alright." I reply and she leaves.

An hour and a half later, my hair and makeup is done. "You guys are the best." I say as I look at myself in the mirror. Everything looks amazing.

"You look very beautiful." Juliet says and I wink at her. "Thanks."

A knock comes on the door again and I turn around. "Come in."

Adam comes in looking so freaking hot. He's wearing a shiny black suit with a white shirt and plain black pants. He's not wearing a tie so a few buttons of the shirt are undone.

He's hair is styled nicely, allowing a curled strand to fall on his forehead.

"You're not ready." He states, looking at me since I'm in my robe.

"Yes but I'm almost done."

He bites his lower lip, giving me a long gaze. "Take your time."

"This is JJ my makeup artist and this is Rome, my hairstylist and that's Lee, Juliet's assistant." I introduce everyone to him.

He steps forward and shakes each of their hands. "I'm Adam, nice to meet you." He says in a business manner.

"You too." Rome smiles at him.

He nods then looks at me one last time. "I will be in my office, come and get me when you're done." And with that, he leaves.

"He is perfection." JJ says immediately he shuts the door.

"I know right?" Juliet looks at her with dreamy eyes.

"But why does he talk to you like that?" Lee asks as he unzips my dress and hands it to me.

"Cause we're not in a real relationship. It's a business marriage." I reply.

"Wow, that's cool." He grins.

"And highly confidential." Juliet warns him. "Only a few people know the truth."

He nods at her then zips his mouth with his right hand.

****

Through out the car ride, Adam doesn't say a thing. He's just quietly sitting beside me while I use my phone. Thanks to my amazing glam team, I look good for the party.

Some minutes later we finally arrive at the party and someone opens my door.

I stand and wait for Adam to come by my side and as he comes and puts his hand on my back, cameras start flashing in our direction.

"Let's go." He says tells me in a low voice and we walk inside.

When we enter the ballroom, I see lots of people. Some familiar and the others are complete strangers. My heart rate quickens as I nervously bite my lip.

This is my first public appearance with Adam. I'm nervous as hell.

"Are you okay?" He asks.

I look at him and quietly shake my head.

"We're only going to be here for a short time. I just need to introduce you to some people then we'll congratulate the Townleys."

"Okay." I whisper.

We reach our table and he pulls up out a chair for me. "Thanks." I say and take a seat.

"Adam." I hear a sultry female call and Adam and I both look at her. "Hey, Kenzie." He stands up and hugs her then kisses her cheek.

She's absolutely stunning. She has a very beautiful and shiny raven hair and she looks skinny in her very fitted gold dress, showing off a little cleavage. "This must be your wife." She smiles at me.

"Hi, I'm Amelia." I smile back.

"Great." She says dismissively then turns her attention back to Adam.

They engage in a conversation but I don't really hear what they're saying. All I know is that I'm irritated as fuck because she keeps rubbing his arm. "Alright, I'll see you later." Kenzie speaks out loud and kisses Adam on the cheek.

"Okay." He says and she walks away.

Before I can ask who she is, someone calls Adam's name again. I see a man and a woman coming towards both looking edgy and very stylish.

I take my eyes off them and look around the room and then I spot Jasmine. Our eyes meet and she instantly smiles. "Amelia!"

I slip away from Adam and rush over her. "You look stunning, Jas." I give her a hug.

"So do you. Oh my God! You and Adam looks so good together."

"Thanks." I smile. "Who are you here with?"

"My brother and his wife. My parents will be here soon." She answers.

A suited server approaches us and asks, "Would you ladies like a drink?"

"No thanks." I shake my head while Jasmine takes a glass off the tray his holding.

"What's up? What's up?" Jacob comes and hugs us both.

"The sky, the sky." Jasmine replies and I chuckle.

"Oooh, look who's coming over here." Emily says as she joins and I turn around and see Adam. "Why did you run away?" He asks in his sexy voice.

"I didn't. I saw Jasmine and wanted to say hi." I reply, fixing a strand of my hair.

"Hi, Adam." Jasmine smiles at him. "Hello, Adam." Emily also speaks.

"Jasmine, Emily, it's nice to see you both." He says politely then throws Jacob a look.

Jacob grins and gives him a wink. "Later." He says and Adam nods.

Emily, Jas and I share confused looks.

"What's going on with you two?" I asked skeptically but they both ignore me.

"Come on." Adam drags my hand. "Stop running away." He says as we walk to the dance floor where people are chatting and tossing their champagne glasses.

"How many people am I going to meet?"

"A lot." Is his short reply as we reach another couple. The woman is dressed in a floor length satin dress while the man is dressed in a white suit and matching pants with a black shirt inside. In age, they both look like they are in their mid thirties.

"Jonathan." Adam speaks and the man smiles and shakes his hands. "Adam Black! It's been a while."

"It's nice to see you again, Alora." He says to the wife and kisses her cheek.

"You too, Adam. I heard about your new foundation. It means a lot to me." She smiles sadly.

"Of course." He nods then turns to me. "Um, guys this is...." He clears his throat, "this is....." He gives me a look and I stare at him in disbelief.

Doesn't he know my name? Or does he not want to introduce me?

"I'm Amelia, Adam's wife." I speak.

"Right." Jonathan says and he takes my hand and presses a kiss to it. "It's nice to finally meet you."

I give him a smile then look at the wife. "It's nice to meet you, Amelia. I hope you guys can come over for dinner sometime."

"Sure." I politely smile. "Excuse me." I say and walk away from them and Adam.

Like is he fucking serious?' Doesn't he know my name? That was so embarrassing.

"Smith!" Adam catches my hand but I yank it away. "Leave me alone!" I exclaim and head towards the door.

"Is something wrong?" He asks as we reach a more quiet area.

I let out a sigh and close my eyes then open them. "I can't believe I'm asking this but are you embarrassed by me?"

He frowns and crosses his arms over his chest. "What are you talking about?"

"Just answer the question."

"Of course not! Why the hell would I be? You are my wife."

"Then what was that over there! You just embarrassed me in front of whoever those people are!" I yell.

"There are my parents' neighbours and Jonathan and I have done business in the past. He and his wife are good people." His says in a simple tone.

"That's not the point!"

"What is it then?"

I swear under my breath. "Do you know my name?"

His eyes darken. "Are you fucking serious? I don't have the time for a Q and A right now."

"It's not a Q and A. Do you know my name or not?" I ask word by word.

"Of course I know your name! What is wrong with you?!"

He's turning this on me!

"Ugh!" I angrily exclaim. "There is nothing wrong with me but you on the other hand, seem to have a problem since you basically pretended that you didn't know what my name is over there!"

"I didn't pretend shit! I only hesitated because I was going to introduce as my wife and I didn't invite them to the wedding!"

"Oh."

"Yes. Are you done being childish?"

I scoff. "Childish, really? The only one that's childish is you! You've never said my name. Do you know how childish that is?"

He shakes his head. "Whatever I'm done."

I watch him turn around and walk away.

"Yes, me too. I'm going back home."

He stops and turns back to me. "No!"

"Yes." I whisper, trying to hold back the tears in my eyes. I'm so fucking stressed. He is driving me crazy.

I hear a heavy sigh from him then he walks over and stands in front of me, his eyes looking softened. "I hate this." He says and I notice something. He has an accent.

A slight hot British accent.

"I hate making you cry, Amelia." He says softly and I literally melt from the inside.

He said my name.

He said my name!!!

I love how my name sounds on his lips.

"Look at me." He raises my head with hands then gently wipes my tears. "I'm sorry." He says and my eyes widen.

"I'm sorry too."

"I hate that anytime we have a conversation, you end up crying."

"It's not your fault. I'm a weakling." I look down with a pout.

I hear footsteps then Adam says, "Water please."

I look up and see a server who hands him a glass of water then he passes it to me.

I take it and sip it down my throat then give it back to the server.

"Would you like anything else?" He ask.

"No, excuse us." Adam dismisses him then looks at me. "Are you okay now?"

I nod my head then look at myself in the wall mirror. I look fine, thank God!

"Do you still want to go?"

I look at him then give him a smile. "No."

****

After we came back into the party, Adam is nowhere to be found. I'm now sitting with my friends as most of them eat while some chat.

"If Brian was here, he would be complaining on how boring this party is." Nicole says and we all laugh and agree.

"Let's FaceTime him." Jas suggests.

"Isn't it like three am in Spain?" Mia asks.

Jasmine shrugs. "Don't know but even if it was, that would be the perfect time to call him cause he's probably out partying."

"Exactly." I chuckle.

Jasmine calls Brian but he rejects the call and replies with an 'I can't talk right now'.

Well, we all know what that means.

"Amelia, honey!" I see Aunt Diana approaching our table and I stand up and give her a hug.

"Hi, you look very beautiful, Aunt Diana." I tell her as I take a look at her dressing."

"Oh! Thank you, sweetheart. You also look stunning as always." She grins.

"Thank you."

She drags me along and keeps introducing me to people as her daughter-in-law and. I was polite to each and every one of then and gave them graceful smiles as they gave me compliments.

"Mum." Adam interrupts as he appears in front of us.

"Adam, where have you been?" Diana Black smiles at her son.

"Doesn't matter." He says then looks at me. "Want her back."

I give him a confused look then watch Aunt Diana as she smiles. "Of course." She kisses my cheek. "I'll see you later." She says and walks away.

"Where were you?" I ask Adam.

"Taking care of something."