The Billionaire's Awakening (Unedited Version)

Chapter 3: Hearts Set on Fire

"There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed." ― Gautama Buddha

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Victoria's POV

"He looks desperate you know? I kind of feel bad for him," Glenn grab a paper towel from the black holder and wipes her hands. She crumples it after drying her hands and tossed it in the trash bin on the corner, under the paper towel holder. She stood on her side, leaning a bit against the sink counter watching me as I scrub my hands with wandering thought. 

My face is grim and she realized I don't want to talk about him. I'm done with him and I hate any topic about him. The Victoria who was head over heels for him is gone. 

"He should be!" I shrugged my shoulders and place my soapy hands under the water tap and ran it with water, rinsing it thoroughly. 

I never looked at his direction ever since he arrived. I will make him feel how it feels like being ignored and taken for granted. I've grown tired of competing with his attention.

"You're determined to forget him, huh? That's good. I think what you need now is a new environment to do that." Glenn bobs her head. I look at her before walking to the paper towel holder and wave my hand on the sensor bar then took the paper towel the holder just dispensed and wipes my hands before tossing it in the bin. "London would surely offer you a lot of entertainment and gorgeous men. You'll be surrounded by gorgeous models." She gushed and I smiled. I'm done with men. I have a career to build, and my parents would be so proud of me.

I gave Glenn a half-smile. 

She had forgotten that I lived in London for almost five years, and I didn't succeed in forgetting him, but who knows, maybe someone out there is waiting for me.

"Yes. I'm excited!" I heaved a sigh as I wistfully prayed I will be successful. I need a career. A real one. And for now, I will set my heart apart, and build my career. I'll start with my modeling until I get into any designing company. 

Glenn and I walk back to our table. Vino were back at the bar, while Cyrus and Cyra were talking to Xandrous and once in a while, they are laughing. 

Just as we got to our table, Cyrus and Cyra tugs Glenn's hand to dance. Glenn protested, but the two took each one of her hand and drag her with them to the dance floor. I was about to follow them when I felt Xandrous hands around my wrist. 

I'm still avoiding his gaze. 

"Can we talk in private?" Xandrous said in a louder voice so I could hear him. I reluctantly meet his pleading eyes. My heart screams for another chance, but my head says no.

"Is there anything we need to talk about?" I asked dryly. I gave him a bored look and I look down on his hand that was still holding my wrist. He let it go and sigh.

I waited for him to talk but he fell into a silence. I decided to sit back in the seat I vacated a moment ago. He grab his beer and move close to me, but left a few inches gap. He down his beer. My eyes trained on the people gyrating in the middle of the dance floor, but at the side of my eyes, I could see him. 

"Please, don't leave," his broken voice stiffened me. My head snaps in his direction with confusion. 

Am I hearing it right?

Is Xandrous begging me to stay?

I met his pleading eyes and I almost give in. They were soft and flickered with so many emotions. My heart is screaming to give him another chance, but my head says no.