∘˚°｡☆*.✧∘˚°｡✩ I need a break.
Despite the ugly feeling she felt deep down, she didn't let it show. She didn't even believe their words so she made it clear that they were still together which she regretted almost instantly after witnessing the sight awaiting her on the other side of the reporters.
Just to make it clear to everyone that he and Maybel Storms weren't faking it and weren't scared of announcing it, he leaned in and kissed her passionately in public.
What a sight to behold!
Without a second passing by, the reporters already had their cameras clicking. The lights were blinding. Mariam's heart dropped and for the first time she knew how that felt, hurt. Even the fans watching it LIFE didn't know how to react.
Mariam was once again stunned, she could only see the back view of the man but she could see Maybel's face clearly. Even the back view felt so familiar but she didn't want to believe that this man was her same Henry. It can't be her Henry, there's no way it would be him, he is currently in a meeting.
Her heart felt a strange but relaxed calmness, still her heart was beating fast against her ribcage.
"What do you have to say about this, Miss Percey?" A lady reporter asked, aiming the microphone at her. Mariam acted like she wasn't affected once again and tore her gaze away from the scene.
She walked away and headed into the hall, Naomi rushed after her.
" Mariam Percey!"
Hearing her name from the most annoying voice ever, she stopped in her tracks.
"One sentence for you, darling." Mabel started with a smirk. " You are a loser and you'll forever be!"
Everyone went crazy after she said that. Mariam was an arrogant person and couldn't let that slide. Who exactly does Maybel think she is?
With her face filled with mockery, she said " I don't count my eggs before they hatch, we'll see who the award goes to tonight." A small smile appeared on her lips.
Maybel scoffed with pure arrogance. " How about your man? He's mine now. At least, he's no award you can achieve."
Mariam who had turned to leave and let the Storms storm her words to the winds, turned back again. Her gaze met directly with Henry.
She blurted her inner feelings out. "You both are just pieces of trash unworthy of disposal. You are only feeding on my remains, Maybel, honestly it's nothing to be proud of. And as for you CEO Henry Williams, even a bronze award is greater than your dignity."
With that she turned and left, it was only after her reply did her fans calm down and let their buttocks rest on their couches. At least, their model wasn't weak, she's a straightforward person.
Maybel fummed with anger but just one look from Henry made her calm her nerves down. "Why didn't you say anything, she just insulted you?" Her tone relaxed as she spoke to him, she sounded wronged.
When Henry saw Mariam enter without sparing him a second glance, he felt a pang in his heart, she was hurt, he could feel it and she's doing a great job in hiding it from everyone.
"She's only bluffing. She deserves no reply from me." Maybel smiled at his reply.
Forcing their way through, the two whites entered the hall, Henry guided Maybel to sign her autograph before getting directed to the program hall.
" Excuse me, I need to use the restroom." Mariam excused herself. Naomi didn't bother stopping her so she just let her be and found a place for the two to sit.
The hall was already filled up, not to the brim though but there was a special seat reserved for them.
" Excuse me." Henry, who was holding Maybel's waist gently, quickly excused himself the moment he saw Mariam leave.
"Hurry." Was all Maybel said before finding their VIP seat. It wasn't too far from where Mariam's manager was sitting. A sneaky smile erupted on her face. What a perfect place to display her graces.
Mariam's throat was burning, she bit her lower lips to control her tears from rolling down freely as she walked down the hallway leading to the restroom.
She was still finding it hard to believe or maybe some random imposter was making use of his face. It might be true, why's she reacting this way when she knows he isn't the one, he isn't like that, she trusts him.
It can't be the same Henry Williams she has been dating for nearly two years. Who knows maybe Maybel was just up to her heavy but empty tricks again just to make her break down and lose face in public.
But what if he's the same Henry Williams she knows? The same man she gave her all to. It can't be, he can't be the one. RIGHT?!
"Mariam, wait!....I can explain." Even the voice sounded just like Henry's.
Guess it's time to wake up from her slumber.
Her heart shattered into pieces, she felt like screaming, like letting it all out but she kept herself in check, there were cameras everywhere.
Explain what exactly? Gosh! This whole thing feels like a bloody nightmare filled with impossibilities.
She couldn't even summon her courage to face him, what a waste of her time and energy. She had invested a lot into this goddamn cursed relationship and this is how she gets repaid. Betrayal?
By being dumped heartlessly by the man she loved so much even up until now. She got disgraced in public, she didn't even know that he and Mabel were together, not even a sign.
"Look, all what you saw was a misunderstanding, you are misunderstanding everything." He started.
At first he sounded like someone who wanted to explain but his voice changed to a bitter one like he was being wronged. "I didn't expect this reaction from you." He sounded all hurt and egoistic at the same time.
Mariam sighed deeply and vented out her anger on the side of the clothes she was wearing, gripping it firmly. " I understand everything and if I misunderstood something then you have a whole lot of explanation to do but keep one thing in mind." She clenched her teeth to stop herself from saying it.
"I need a break." With that, she walked away elegantly, now is not the time to break down, she consoled herself again. Not when everyone has their eyes on her, even the cameras.
"You can't just walk away without giving me a chance to explain. Okay? There's still a whole lot to say." He was almost yelling but he managed to put himself together, walked away and returned back to the hall where Maybel was waiting for his return.
He noticed some stares and glares sent to him, it was taking more time than polite!
"You are back," Maybel smiled, revealing the dimples on her face. She looked so pretty and irresistible at the moment.
"Hmm." Henry replied and gave her a peck on her soft cheek before sitting next to her.
Naomi glanced at them and faced her business, she couldn't help but worry about Mariam. The awards will soon be announced and Mariam is still yet to return. It isn't easy but she has to face it, now is not the time to battle with feelings.
Loud cheers echoed round the hall for the eleventh time and yet, it seems like Mariam had no plans of coming out yet. Naomi thought of getting up to go search for her but she remained still, hoping for things to go well.
"Where's she?" Nemah asked, appearing out of nowhere. Naomi was shocked, her eyes widened as she stared at him for three seconds straight before breaking eye contact.
"Oh, you are here....hum, I don't know, I... She's been away for quite some time now " the young lady's face became red and her cheeks heated up. Unconsciously, she pushed her hair behind her ear. 'oh geez, what was that?' her mind vibrated at the thought of it.
Nemah shot a cold look at Henry who was staring back at him, not emitting any less demeanor. The Henry guy was so freaking proud.
He and Nemah had never been on good terms right from inception because they happened to dislike each other right from their first meeting.
"I'll go and search for her." The dark brown hair man turned and left, heading in another direction. He hadn't walked much when he sighted her figure not too far away.
"I'm fine " she muttered lifelessly and walked past him before sitting beside Naomi.