Chapter 2

Brian stopped laughing. He turned around and asked, “Do you see this?” His arms were spread out wide like he was showing off a prize.

"This is life, Selin, it's something you can't grasp.” 

What? I blinked hard and stared at him like I was struck by thunder.

“...this is something you wouldn’t understand... And I'm having my best time ever … with Samantha… the one person that matters.” He said with a full chest.

“...I…” I stuttered in shock and stumbled backward. My gaze settled on Sammy but she didn't give a damn. She rolled her eyes and stared at me like I was a speck of dust.

“Selin, come on,” Brian's voice broke into my head. “...Wake up. Look at you. Look at me. Isn't there a stark difference?

My eyes darted over his almost naked body and settled on myself. I eyed my sneakers and denim jeans. Nothing seemed out of place.

“You still don't get it. You’re still that little tomboy trying to play dress-up. You’re not... you’re not what I need anymore,” he said, loud enough for everyone to hear.

My eyes widened as the next words tumbled out of my mouth. “...but… you lived these past three years claiming you love me because of my outlook!”

“And you believed it!?” He yelled, sarcasm dripping in his voice. 

“Wait. Do you believe I will leave stylistically dressed ladies to go after a woman that just looks like another man? Isn't that foolish?”

Gasps and mocking laughter erupted from the crowd. Everyone's eyes roved over me and I wished the ground would open up and swallow me. 

“I gave everything up for you.” I breathed.

Brian laughed.

“Yeah, you did. But you did it because you wanted to. I didn’t ask you to.” He bragged. 

Aha! I gasped, his words cutting like a knife.

“Selin, this is something you wouldn't understand. I'm having my best life with someone that matters…”

Samantha walked up then. She slid her arm around Brian’s waist like she earned it.

“She is sweet,. feminine, classy and she has the connection that I needed to move my company to the next level…”

“Oh… I see…” I muttered desperately.

“Selina, aren't you pathetic? You should leave when a man says he is done!” Sammy cooed, her eyes piercing mine. “Don't you get it? You are clinging onto a guy who doesn't want you anymore. He is way out of your league.” 

“Sammy!” I yelled. But Sammy rolled her eyes and looked away as she clinched tighter to Brian. 

My mouth fell open. Sammy was my friend and she knew how much I had sacrificed for Brian and our relationship. How could she!?

Brian smirked and placed Samantha's hand on his chest, he looked down at me and said the one thing I thought he never would.

“Selin. We are worlds apart, we don't belong to the same class.”

Laughter exploded around us like fireworks.

I stood there, numb, empty, and broken, while Samantha and Brian turned their backs on me and walked away like I was less than nothing.

Music roared back to life and the noise continued like nothing had happened. I remained glued to a point, trying hard to swallow all that had just transpired.

“Hello everyone,” Brian's voice boomed from a microphone, catching everyone's attention.

“I am glad you all made it here today. Sorry for the little diversion. I didn't see it coming,” he said, particularly looking in my direction.

“This is the crucial moment we all have been waiting for…” he said, his eyes scanning the crowd.

“Tonight, surrounded by friends and families, I want to ask you the most important question of my life… From the moment I met you, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you… Samantha Bells.” Brian cooed.

No way! Is he going to propose to my best friend in front of me?

The crowd roared in applause. A loud chatter exploded as a group of Samantha's friends screamed for joy. They pushed Sammy out of the crowd and towards Bria.

“Samantha Bells… I love you. Will you marry me?” Brian said, falling on one knee.

“Say yes! Say yes!! Say yes!! Marry him!!! Marry him!!! Marry him!!!" The crowd hailed, cheering Samantha on. 

Samantha screamed happily with her hands spread over her face. Without sparing me a glance, she cooed, “I love you, Brian Rivers… I will marry you.”

I shut my eyes and clenched my fists. My nails dug into my palms, sending pain into my body. I couldn't believe I just witnessed Brian proposing to my best friend, right in front of me.

“I am hereby engaged to Samantha Bells,” Brian announced as Samantha drew him up to his feet.

The crowd cheered them on and I heard the squeaking sound of cameras as the two engaged in a passionate kiss.

What the fuck! Are the press here? My eyes widened as I looked around at those with cameras.

“I appreciate the members of the press that graced today's occasion. In the upcoming press conference, I will also make an official announcement.” Brian.

Brian did not only get engaged to Sammy, he made it official.

Gosh! This is going to make the headlines!