Rebecca's POV

I didn't know if I should believe it or not. Jerome Clarke that proposed to me five years ago at my graduation was engaged to a super Model? No, the press always makes things up to get a big shot at gossip. Although they look cute together since he is the famous tycoon and she is an illustrious model. Why did I felt a pang in the pit of my stomach when I heard that their engagement was publicly announced at the red carpet? I don't still have feelings for him after what he did so many years back now do I? He let me go just like that. Not even a tear broke his grimace. I felt unloved at that very instant. Everyone was right when they warned me. I moved on. I fell for the same guy I met at the Halloween party. He had no intention of having a quickie with me that night, he just wanted to get me sober. I was impressed by his apology and we started dating henceforth. He is employed as a body guard and personal aid for Jerome. That's how I get free VIP permits to all major celebrity events. It's been 2 years and he hasn't popped the question yet and I really don't want him to. Too much awful memories will resurface with Jerome and I want to forget about him. But how can I when I have a date with him in an hour? It's just business Becca. Just business. I tried to soothe my agitated nerves. My job was hanging by a thread since that night when I spurted the question at the couple. One false accusation about a celebrity and that's it for me. I really needed this interview with him. My job depended on it. I got dressed formally and took my car. I was led to my reserved seat by a waitress and I thanked her. Jerome was 15 minutes late. Did he stood me up? I knew it! I wanted to scream on top of my lugs. I hate him. He is so egotistical, arrogant, self-centered, and... "Sorry am late Ms. Sterling." A familiar deep masculine voice apologized then sat in front of me. I nodded in relief. He came! He kept his word. I refrained myself from hugging him. "You okay?" He asked smiling at me. "Sure." I quickly answered. "Can we begin?" I asked formally. "Proceed" He nodded. "I will be recording this interview, if you don't mind" I told him bluntly. He nodded and I began interrogating. "You publicly announced that you are engaged to the Model, is that correct?" I asked "Most definitely. We've been dating for 2 months and I got tired of being alone in my immense mansion with no family. So I thought why wait?" He answered. "I see you are still impatient" I smirked. "That's just me" He laughed. "So what's the headline you boasted that you will offer me?" I asked seriously. "Am getting there." He stared in my eyes as he continued. "I don't know if it's just a cover up for my playboy ways or not. It's not the first I ever proposed. I was engaged five years ago to the most astounding girl I've ever met. The problem is that she wasn't an adult yet but I didn't care. I wanted her to be my wife even if I had to wait three years until." He was staring intently in my eyes. "What happened?" I asked ignorantly. "I made the worst mistake of my life by letting her go without a fight and it changed me forever." He sighed as he raked his fingers through his hair in frustration. "This concludes our interview. Thank you Mr. Clarke" I thanked him and left. I couldn't look back. It was unbelievable. He said that openly knowing it was recording. I could get such a headline with this kind of gossip. I started working on my report. I should be thrilled but I am confused. Why didn't he say that five years ago? I waited for my Knight in Shining armor but he never came for me.

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