Winning My Ex-Crush

Fenella’s POV

Thank goodness, that misunderstanding is over. Luckily, Tom didn’t push and understood me. I took a long breath and looked up at the New York sky, covered with dark clouds without any stars visible.

It’s strange how life changes. At first, I remembered how Tom used to treat me well at the beginning of our relationship. Gradually, he seemed bored with me. Maybe Jessy was right; I often love people too much until they feel annoyed and bored with me.

But is that wrong? Am I wrong if I want to love someone and give them as much as I can in this world? Am I wrong if I expect the same kind of love in return? Didn’t mom always say to treat others as you want to be treated?

I just want to be loved that deeply. Affection, isn’t that simple?

Slowly, I realized that I still had work to do tonight. I still have Laird, who miraculously still sticks with me even though we’ve been through a lot together. If only prom night had gone according to plan, I would have been happy with him.

Determination emerged in me again. My retaliation still has to roll. I still want to show Laird that I deserve to be loved by him. He should have chosen me instead of another woman. Not Amy, not Kiara, or any other woman.

He’s mine.

I walked back into the club through the same staff door. I kept moving through the crowd in the club. Until finally, I saw Laird from a distance.

Somehow, I always find him easily in the crowd. When I’m lost or hurt, I know Laird is always there waiting for me. That’s how I managed to survive through high school, full of bullying from Amy and other friends.

But before I reached Laird, Alan approached me.

“Fenella, there you are. Where have you been?” Alan asked.

“Hey, Alan. You’re here already. Sorry, I met my friend earlier,” I said quickly.

“Let’s go; we haven’t greeted Oscar yet. I’m sure he’s looking for both of us,” he said to me.

“But-” I tried to ask for a moment to greet Laird.

At least I wanted to convince Laird to wait for me. I wanted him to know how much I needed his presence.

“There’s no time. Let’s go greet Oscar now.”

Alan kept pushing me. His hand even tried to block and force me to immediately meet Oscar instead of saying hi to Laird. Despite my hesitation, I finally obeyed my boss.

I walked side by side with Alan and greeted Oscar.

“Wow!” I said briefly.

My eyes! It feels like my eyes will explode from the glare of Oscar’s suit. But, of course, I didn’t comment like that in front of him. The man was wearing a striking golden suit. Women in sexy outfits sit on his lap, and she feeds the man with wine and strawberries. The other guests still entertained Oscar with jokes.

“Yeah, wow,” Alan replied in front of me.

“Hey, you two.” Oscar smiled broadly. He then shook hands with both of us alternately.

“I hope your performance later can really make this club explode with festivity,” Oscar said with a big smile.

“Of course, trust everything to us,” Alan said.

“Yes, Oscar. I’m sure we’ll shine as brightly as your designs,” I said with a sweet praise tone.

“Oh, you charmer. I know you’re just going to throw that outfit away on stage later.” Oscar chuckled. His laughter made the man’s face redder. It seems he’s started to get drunk and is more excited to party.

“Sure. See you on stage later,” Alan said with a salute on Oscar’s chair.

The man nodded his head on his red throne. Then Oscar continued his conversation with several men and women who were still busy circling him.

Alan and I walked side by side through the guests. As we walked, Alan looked agile, clearing the way for me in front. But strangely, he seemed to turn away from the last place we met Jessy and Laird.

“Alan, aren’t we supposed to go back to Jessy?” I asked aloud.

“No, we’re going to get ready to go on stage. I have a spontaneous idea that Oscar requested,” Alan said to me.

Oh no. I can’t just leave Laird like this without an explanation. I don’t want to be considered rude for leaving him for too long. Isn’t that what happened on prom night? I left him alone long enough, and eventually he was caught by Amy.

I dared to step out of the path made by Alan. I no longer followed Alan and chose to make my way to my original place. Alan called me, but I ignored him.

Once I reached Jessy’s place, I immediately saw Jessy, who was making out with Mike. But around them, I didn’t see Laird at all.

“Jessy!” I shouted loudly to get his attention.

Apparently, he didn’t answer me because he was too busy with Mike. I shook his shoulders repeatedly.

“Wait a minute, honey,” Jessy said to Mike after moving his body.

He smiled and took a deep breath, as if he were preparing to face me. Then his body turned in my direction, and he stared at me with a suppressed smile.

“Have you seen Laird?” I asked him.

“Oh, Laird.” Jessy coughed awkwardly. I feel bad, and he seems reluctant to answer me.

“Where is Alan? Aren’t you supposed to start the show soon?” Jessy asked me.

“Don’t change the subject. Where’s Laird? Have you seen him?” I started to get annoyed.

What’s wrong with Jessy? I mean, what’s wrong with tonight? My senses got worse with all the events tonight. Everything feels like it didn’t go according to plan.

“He’s at the left end of the VIP place,” Jessy said, and he bit his lip.

I frowned in confusion. Without much talk, I went back into the crowd. Jessy called my name, but I didn’t care. Apparently, he followed me, but I kept walking as fast as I could. Until I reached the VIP area on the left side of the stage, I found a scene that was so unusual.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

The fire of anger immediately flared up in my eyes. Indeed, I couldn’t believe all of this. Is this real? Am I hallucinating?

“Laird!” I yelled, calling his name.