My Sexy Ceo Billionaire Playboy

Chapter 19

Rachel's POV

I when I woke up, I noticed that Lex was already gone. I was bothered that he didn't tell me about his engagement. It bothered me more than it should have. Why should I care if that obnoxious pig is getting married? Good. Fine. I curl my fists a tad to much.

I quickly put on my workout clothes and start jogging down towards the first floor. I need to run in order to get my thoughts in check. I blast pop music on my iPhone and put on my Beats. I jog in place while waiting for the elevator. I put my phone on airplane mode. I don't want to get calls from Lex. Besides, today is my day off and he has to worry about his wedding.

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After a four mile jog around the park, I turn off airplane mode and notice several phone calls form an unknown number. I notice that the number has left several voicemails.

Voicemail: "You think you're the hottest thing around? Just because you're going out with my ex-boy toy doesn't mean you are special. I think he has gotten rather desperate and has lowered his standards. You better watch your back..." Message ends.

What the..? I couldn't tell who called me. That's rather scary. I check the second voicemail.

Voicemail: "Didn't your parents ever teach you its not nice to steal a woman's lover? Darling, I'll make sure that every gossip tabloid drags you down. Your image will be tarnished..." Message ends.

I feel like I'm going to get a panic attack. There's one more message on the phone. Do I risk checking it or no? I listen to the last message.

Voicemail: "I can see you running around the park. I am watching you..."

I drop my phone and look around at my surroundings. The park is filled with several people and I'm literally scared. I bend down to reach for my phone on the floor when a person taps my shoulder.

I slowly turn around and notice dozen of photographers taking pictures of me. This is so not good. Flashing lights over and over. I put my phone in my pocket and quickly run even though I'm tired. What is happening? I should go to the police station first. I need to know who has been sending these creepy voice messages. I turn around and notice I still have reporters chasing after me.

Once I exit the park, I take spot a subway entrance. It's the only way. Luckily for me, I'll be able to blend in the crowd. No one will spot me. I board the first train I see. I quickly sit down and catch my breath.

Today is not going well. It honestly sucks. I don't care where I'm going. I just need to get away. I stare out my window while I decide on where I should stop. The old man sitting next to me leaves his newspaper on the seat and I decide to take it. I ignore the sports page, and try to find the headlines. My eyes land on the top story. A New York Royal Engagement:

"Sterling-Gold merger. New Yorks Top CEO and childhood sweetheart are engaged, that's right folks. Lex Sterling is famous among Wall Street elite. Charming and a bit of a rebel, Lex Sterling has decided to finally settled down with his best friend's sister. Amanda Gold is the youngest daughter of Roger Gold and one of the most well known socialites. Amanda Gold is a trendsetter and a fashionista that is ready to dominate the fashion world...."

I continue reading the article, and then my feels like its shattering. The next page of the article shows a picture of Lex and Amanda passionately kissing. I don't know why it bothers me so much. I should be happy that Lex is engaged. He's going to be happy. He's going to be with someone from his social class. He's marrying a girl that his parents approve of, but why do I feel such sadness. Tear drops are falling on the newspaper. I can feel everyone staring at me. I'm feeling such bitterness. Weddings are supposed to be why, then why is it that I'm feeling miserable?