Hardwood University interior above.

"Dr Humphrey! Dr Humphrey!"

The Climatology professor stops his pace and turns to me. "Miss Smith, is everything okay?"

I sigh, catching my breath. "Yes. I just want to hand you my assignment."

He tilts his head. "What assignment?"

"The one on 'the impact of climatology to architectural design'."

"Oh but the deadline was two weeks ago."

I widen my eyes, giving him a fake innocent look. "It was?"

Two weeks ago, I was in Italy. My little vacay obviously made me miss a lot of school.

"Yes." Dr Humphrey answers.

"Well, I was out of the country. I hope you don't mind." I smile sweetly at him then give him the papers.

"But I do. I can't accept that."

I frownS "Why not?"

"Because you've missed the deadline."

"I know and I'm sorry but I had my reasons. It won't happen again, I promise."

"I'm sure it won't." He says dryly then starts walking away.

"Dr Humphrey!"

"You have to collect this. I really am sorry."

"Collecting this wouldn't be fair on other students. You should have handed it in a week ago." He says in a stern voice.

"But you said it's ten perfect of our final." I cry.

"Yes but the answer is still no, Miss Smith. If you study really hard in your final paper, I can assure you, you might get a 'B'."

I swallow. "A 'B'? I can't have a 'B'! I'm an 'A' student, you know that."

He shakes his head. "I know but I can't do anything. I'm sorry." He says.

Well, it's clear that he has made up his mind.

"Fine, thank you." I sigh and walk out of the office.

I lean against the wall and and let out a deep breath.

Some girls pass by saying 'hi' and I wave back at them.

****

"Hello, Mrs Black." Ned greets as I step out of the backseat of Adam's jeep.

"Hi, Ned." I mumble.

"How was your day?" He smiles.

"Horrible." I answer.

Dr Humphrey ruined my day.

"I'm sorry to hear that. Mr Black is waiting for you in the lobby."

After my classes, Adam asked the driver to bring me to his hotel, The Summit for my job interview. I made a quick stop at home to change into a more suitable outfit then we came here.

I'm nervous but at the same time, I'm so excited for the interview.

"Okay." I say. I watch the Tom drive away then follow Ned behind.

I see Adam standing with his phone in his hand. He looks unbelievably sexy in his maroon suit and pants. His handsome face stares at mine and I smile.

"Do you like my outfit?" I twirl for him. I'm wearing a yellow pantsuit to look professional.

"You're late." Adam glares at me.

"I know. It's because I had to go home and change. I want to look very professional for the interview and I chose yellow because it's a happy colour so it might bring me some luck."

He shakes his head. "Come with me."

"So you're not even going to hug me? Haven't you missed me?" I tease.

"Shhh." He whispers then holds my hand.

We pass the lobby and go straight to the elevator. "I'm nervous." I speak once we're inside.

"Yeah, you should be."

"Adam! You're supposed to tell me that it's going to be fine."

He shrugs. "I can't tell you something I don't know."

I huff then cross my arms over my chest.

We reach the floor and the elevator opens. We step out, take right then walk for like two minutes then stop at at a door which Adam opens. It's a conference room. There's a large table in the middle with chairs all around it.

Sitting at the table head, is a guy with honey blonde hair, wearing a three piece grey suit. "Finally." He says as he sees us.

"It's her fault." Adam says and my eyes widen. Is he trying to get me fired before I even get the job? He really doesn't want me to get the job.

I quickly look at the guy. He looks about twenty-five years old, close to Adam's age but he has an intimidating aura. "I'm so sorry, sir. Adam didn't tell me what time I was supposed to come for the interview. I'm honestly a very punctual person."

The guy stands up and stretches his hand. "Nathan Carter." He says with a smile. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

As I take a closer look at him, I see how handsome he is. He has icy blue eyes and a very pointed nose and a well defined jaw line. He's really attractive in a hot and sexy way.

"Amelia Smith. It's a pleasure to meet you too, Mr Carter." I smile back.

He nods warmly then motions for me to take a seat. "Please."

I nervously sit down and push my hair back then look at Adam who is still standing.

"I will leave you two to it." He says then walks out of the room. Once he's out the door, I turn back to Mr Carter.

"So event management, hunh?" Mr Carter asks.

I nod. "To be honest, at first, I just wanted to help Adam out because he said that your event manager is on a leave but then I realised that I've always wanted a job."

He arcs an eyebrow. "Is this something that you just want to do for fun? Just for the experience?"

"Yes." I blush.

He nods slowly, giving me a look. "I appreciate your honesty but can I count on you to take the job seriously?"

"Yes, I promise that I will work really hard."

"But you're a college student, a supermodel. You have a student and a social life. Are you willing to make this a priority?"

"Um, my student life is really important, Mr Carter. That is my priority."

"How about your social life?"

I clear my throat softly. "That is not really important. The job will come before that."

"Will you be able to go about searching for sponsors, partners and suppliers for events?"

"Yes. I have very good connections." I answer very confidently.

He smirks. "I believe that."

"What are your strategies for dealing with Clients?" He continues.

I give him my answer. "This is my first job beside modelling so I have never dealt with a client but if I get the job, I will always put them first. I will try and reason with them in difficult situations. I'm also a very understanding person so I will make sure I connect well with them in order to satisfy them."

He smiles. "Congratulations then. You're hired."

My eyes widen. "Really?!"

"Yes. Adam asked me to be a little tough but you aced it. It will be great to have you working around here. You have such a great and vibrant energy. I love that." He says, still smiling.

"Thank you so much." I grin.

He stands up and buttons his suit. "Let's go and find Adam and then, we'll show you around."

"Okay." I stand up then follow him.

His phone flashes and I see a familiar face on his wallpaper.

"Is that Brie Payne?"

He looks at me. "You know her?"

"Yes! I watch her vlogs and I'm obsessed with them. She's amazing."

Brie Payne is a lifestyle Youtuber and I love her vlogs and her personality. She's so chic and free spirited.

"I will let her know you said that." Mr Cross says with lovey-dovey eyes.

"Is she your-"

"Girlfriend, yes." He cuts me off.

"That's so cool."

"She was my plus one at your wedding."

My eyes widen. "Really?"

Wow, small world.

"Uhunh."

"I didn't notice."

"I don't blame you. It was a tough day, wasn't it?" He smiles sadly.

"It was." I agree.

I don't feel the sadness that I usually do when someone mentions the wedding. Awesome.

I see Adam walking towards us and we meet in the middle. "Congratulations." He looks at me.

"How do you know?"

"I was watching." He replies.

Of course he was.

****

"Amelia! Amelia!"

"Adam! Amelia!"

"Adam!"

"Adam!"

Cameras are flashing from every angle as Adam and I step out of our limo. Today is the day of the council's annual ball.

This year, I went for a subtle look. My dress and make up is very elegant but not too flashy.

Earlier when I was getting ready, Adam came and gave me a gorgeous Tiffany and Co diamond bracelet which goes so well with my dress. The gift really made me happy. Adam is amazing, isn't he?

He comes to my side and wraps his arms around my waist. I look at him and flash him a smile just so the paparazzi can get a good photo. When we go inside there's red carpet waiting for us and a wall with all the sponsors.

We stand for like five minutes then go into the ballroom. "Your dress is too revealing." Adam comments and I chuckle. "It's just see through and trust me, no one will even look."

He doesn't say anything again, we just keep walking. The first familiar people we see are my parents.

"Elle." Adam says then hugs my mother and kisses her cheek.

"Hey, daddy." I hug my dad."

"Hi, honey. You look lovely." He kisses my cheek and I smile. "Thanks. You look great too."

"Hello, son. I heard that things turned out great in Singapore."

"Yes, they did."

Dad gives him two pats on the back. "Congratulations then."

I look away from them then turn my attention to my mum. "You're killing that Versace dress, mother. Someone might think that we're actually sisters."

She laughs. "What are you talking about honey? People always think that we are sisters." She says and I roll my eyes.

"By the way, Donatella asked how you were doing. She said she is so excited for your new ambassadorship for Louis Vuitton."

Donatella Versace is someone that I truly adore. She is one of the few people that helped me at the beginning of my modelling.

"I will probably give her a call but I don't know what ambassadorship you're talking about." I tell her feeling confused but she just shrugs.

"So, honey. I told Kristina to have your account reactivated. You can have everything back." Dad says.

"You shouldn't have asked her too. I'm good." I shrug. People always talk about change and what they've experienced, going through it.

I'm not the person I was a few months back. I've changed and honestly, I'm not just saying it, I can feel it. I'm all about moving forward and taking back my dad's money is not moving forward. It's taking a step back. I have enough money in my other account. I can do whatever I want with it.

My father raises his eyebrows. "Are you saying that you don't want the money?"

"Yes."

Adam and Mum both look at me in surprise and Dad looks baffled. "And your cars?"

My cars! My babies. That's different from my money. I love my cars. They mean the world to me but taking them would be taking a step back. I have three other cars and Adam is okay with me driving his but he doesn't have a Bugatti Veyron and God knows, I love my Bugatti. I don't know what to do.

This is the biggest decision I've ever made in my life.

"I don't want them either." I mutter then walk away. I can survive. They're just cars.

****

"This ball is so different from last year's." Emily comments.

"Why do you think so, babe?" Colton who was his arms wrapped around her asks.

"I don't know. It just is. The Coles did a great job and everything looks fantastic but I'm not feeling it."

"Should I take you back to my house then? You will definitely feel what's going to happen there." Colton smirks and my eyes widen.

"Colton Adams! What have you turned into?" I cry in disbelief.

"Oh, shut up. Not everyone is a virgin like you. You know that." Jacob says with an eye roll and I glare at him.

"Jake, are you singing?" Chloe asks him.

He looks at her and I see his eyes warm. "No, beautiful, I'm not."

"Too bad." She pouts.

"Have you guys seen Camilla?" I ask and I catch Em and Chloe sharing a look.

"What?"

"Nothing." They both lie.

Jacob grins. "Wait, is this about George screwing the Art professor?"

Chloe gasps. "Jacob! I told you not to say anything"

"What are you talking about?"

Emily sighs then explains, "Two days ago, Camilla asked Chloe to meet her in Professor Aston's class so that they could go for lunch together. When Chloe, reached there, she saw Cam giving him a kiss on the cheek."

I fake a gasp and widen my eyes. "Really?"

I wait for someone to start explaining but they all give me a look.

"Spill the beans, Milly." Colton says.

I take a sip of my drink. "What beans?"

"You're the worse liar, Amelia. That 'really' was the fakest shit I've ever seen." Jake says.

"I um..." I start but stop when I see Adam coming over to the table.

"Hey." He says as he stands in front of me.

I give him a grin. "Hi, Adam. You're here to ask for a dance, aren't you?"

He frowns. "No-"

I cut him off. "Yes, I would love to dance, my

dear husband." I pull him to the dance floor.

"I do not want to dance, Amelia. I came to ask if you want to go home." He says once we stop.

My face drops. "But we just got here, I'm having fun." I tell him.

He sighs. "Okay."

I examine his face. He looks handsome as hell always but his dark eyes look tired. "Is there something wrong?"

He shakes his head. "It is not a big deal. Let's just dance."

"Okay." I smile then wrap my hands around him and he does the same to me.

The music is soft and soothing. The woman singing has a beautiful voice.

Adam drags me close, allowing me to feel his body against mine. He smells so good. I love it. "You said no one is going to be looking at you tonight." He whispers down in my ear.

"Yes."

"They all are."

"They're not. They're looking at you. You're so handsome and you look so hot in your suit."

His face turns blank and he blinks.

I tilt my head. "Why do you always act strange when someone gives you a compliment?"

"Because it is just a face."

I decide to go on. "Well, I happen to like that face very much. You're very handsome, Adam."

I can't believe I said that.

He closes his eyes. "Stop." He growls.

I arch an eyebrow. "Stop what?"

"Talking to me like that."

"Adam, I'm going to speak my mind. I said that because it's the truth not because I want to flatter you or anything. If you don't want to say thanks, just shut up and listen." I snap then walk away from him.

****

It's been over an hour since I snapped at Adam and now, I can't find him anywhere.

I see his friends, Nathan and Rafael standing by the bar so I go over to them.

"Hey."

"Hey, Amelia." Rafael smiles.

"You look beautiful tonight, Amelia." Nathan comments.

"Thank you, Mr Carter. You look amazing as well." I smile.

"Mr Carter?" Rafael laughs.

"I'm her new boss." Nathan replies him then looks at me. "Call me Nathan, please."

"Okay." I nod then look around. "Have you guys seen Adam?"

"He said he's going to sit down alone because of his headache." Nathan replies.

I frown. "He has a headache?"

Oh my God. Is that why he wanted to go home?

"Yes." Raf answers. Gosh! I'm such a bad person.

"Hey, guys." Nick joins us. I don't know where he's coming from but he looks like he just had a quickie. He still looks very handsome though.

"Nick, have you seen Adam?" I ask.

"Yeah, he is with Gisselle." He says casually.

"Who's Gisselle?" I ask him and he shares a look with Rafael.

"Ex-girlfriend." Nathan answers me, rolling his eyes at them.

"Oh."

"They are sitting at one of the tables at the end of the room."

"Okay, thanks."

"Adam." I speak as I stand in front of him. He is sitting with a gorgeous brunette haired girl. All the girls that I have seen him with look the same. Exceptionally beautiful, with sexy curves and they all scream elegance.

He looks at me but doesn't say anything.

"Are you okay? Why didn't you tell me you have a headache?" I ask

"I'm fine."

"No, you're not. Everyone knows how bad your migraines are." The girl says.

Migraines? Everyone knows? I don't but it would be stupid if I said it loud. "Exactly." I agree with her.

She smiles at me. "I'm Gisselle. It's nice to meet you."

"Amelia, nice to meet you too." I nod with a soft smile.

Gisselle softly rubs Adam's arm then looks at

me. "I will leave you two alone. Goodnight."

I watch her walk away then turn back to Adam.

"Why didn't you tell me you were sick?" I ask him feeling angry. He looks at me but he doesn't say anything.

"Fine, don't answer. Let's go."

"Where?" He asks in a husky voice.

"Home."

"I will be fine. Go and enjoy the party."

I cross my arms over my chest. "I don't want to be here anymore."

"Why?"

Ugh! He is so annoying. Why won't he just get up? "Because you're sick. We need to get you home." I say through my gritted teeth.

He gives in. "Alright."

We walk back to where the guys were standing but now it's only Rafael then Tyler and Nicole.

"We're leaving, guys." I announce.

"Already?" Nicole pouts.

"Yes, I'm kind of tired and Adam has a migraine." I tell her.

"No golf tomorrow then?" Rafael looks at Adam.

"No, you guys should come. We can have lunch afterwards."

"Alright. Amelia, are you going to be there?" Raf smiles at me.

"Uh, I don't know what you guys are talking about."

"The guys and I are going over to play golf with Adam. You and your friends should play with us. I will ask Serena if she wants to come." Hd answers.

I look at Adam.

"Do you want to?" He asks me in a husky voice, his eyes giving me a tired look.

"Sure." I reply with a shrug then look at Nicole. "Will you come over?"

"Why not?" She grins.

****

"Have you had dinner?" I ask Adam as we enter our house.

"No."

I take off my coat, give it to the maid then look at him. "Come on then. I will make you a sandwich then you can take some painkillers."

"Okay." He grumbles.

He looks really sick. He can nearly open his eyes. I'm worried.

"Or do you want to change into something more comfortable before I'm done?"

"No, it's fine." He says then we walk into the kitchen. I open the fridge and pull out some bread and some cheese then drop them on the counter while he sits on the bar stool by the island.

"Do you remember that sandwich that I made you?" I speak as I take out a pan and turn on the stove.

"I liked the sandwich." Adam replies and I look at him with a smile. "Really?"

He nods. "The food you made when Nick and Rafael came over was also really delicious."