The Proposal

COMING CLEAN

Rebecca's POV

I don't think twice when it comes to the reality of losing my job and being sued by a billionaire. I would be done for. But this case was Jerome, my Jerome. Could I go through with it? I was prepared to tell the world that I was the first fiancé, that he still loves, kissed and had sex with on his vacation when he stood up his wife. I couldn't lose this case but I would definitely lose his trust, feelings and everything that kept him tied around my finger for so many years. I woke up knowing that this is the day to announce the truth and sue him if he continued with his charges against me. He had money, he could do anything but not when I pull the strings in this relationship. I doubt he expected this! He is not the only one who was full of surprises. I went to the coffee shop and ordered my usual. My eyes scanned the room and landed on him at the same seat he was in 2 weeks ago. I took my order and headed towards him. "Good morning?" I said but it came out as a question. What was I doing? He must be resisting the urge to hit me. He didn't answer neither looked at me. I felt a pang hit my stomach. I sat beside him. "I thought you didn't watch TV" I remembered his words that were told right here. "Why?" He croaked still not looking at me. "You threatened to sue me when you already knew that my job was hanging by a thread." I told him half shouting. "I did it for you" He said finally looking at me. "How was that for me?" I asked dumbfounded. "I know how it feels to want to quit but feel trapped. I know you always wanted to be an accountant and you worked damn hard for it. I was giving you the push to have your dream career" He told me matter of factly and it all made sense. "I thought it was another one of your battles, I was fighting back. You taught me to" I said holding back the tears. "Well you were fighting a battle that no one else was fighting" He hissed. "Record this" He demanded. I took out my phone and hit the record button. "Why?" I asked. "You want me to come clean? I will" He shouted calmly. "My first fiancé was a 17-year old girl named Rebecca Sterling. Unfortunately, she was taken away from my arm's grasp and it changed me for life. I searched and searched for her until I gave up and pursued engagement with the love of my life, Cindy. I deserve happiness and I know I can get it with her only if she will have me back. While I was engaged, I still had feelings for my long last love but I still didn't find her. I surely hope Blake does find the real Becca because she is definitely not this bitch sitting here in front of me." He spat then stood up and left. My mouth was agape. The tears betrayed me and fell. Guilt and shame slapped me in the face. I was sobbing like a maniac. He really hurt me but I hurt him worst. I composed myself knowing I had a show live in 15 minutes. I drove back to the studio and the set was ready for me to begin my story. 3...2...1. I was live. I was bewildered. I tried hard to project my voice but it wouldn't sound. "Mr. Clarke not only dropped his charges on me but admitted of..." I cleared my throat and repeated the same statement but stopped midsentence again. Tears fell down my cheeks. "I can't do this!" I finally stood up and left the set in tears. "Am sorry. We're experiencing some technical difficulties" The producer butted in and the show was postponed. "Rebecca, get back out there and finish this!" My boss ordered me. "No!" I shouted. "I quit!" I tantrum and threw the microphone from my ear to the ground and left my boss and staff watching me as I left the studio.