CHAPTER 1

(Heartbroken)

Abby's POV

It's been 3 days now and I still can't get over the pains of being cheated, it hurts like hell, I can't even stabilize my emotions anymore. I cuddled myself in my bed with my soft fluffy pillow, as I can't help but cry again when I recalled the event.

*knock* came the sound from the door, I already knew who it was, of course who else would it be.

"Come in Jane." I murmured in a lazy tone, then the door was pushed open as Jane walked in and sighed

"Oh my sweetheart, you're still not over Henry? that son of a bitch deserves to be stoned to death for what he did to you." Jane angrily muttered and I sobbed, feeling my heart tearing apart. This is so painful.

"It's okay sweetheart, don't cry over that bastard, he doesn't deserve your tears okay?" She consoled me and I just nodded. My whole world is crumbling bit by bit and I really felt numb right now, it's been 3 days already yet it's still fresh in my memories.

"I think you should eat baby girl you look depressed." Jane's voice was laced with worry. Yeah, I scoffed, why shouldn't I look depressed when I was being cheated by the Man I thought was my world and everything... I sighed and recalled his empty promises

*I swear Abby, I will marry you and make you proud, I love you so much.* he used to say those words with affection but what happened now? I sighed and decided to bury the past with the past. I can't let Henry crumble me like this, I have to move on

*I'm sorry Abby, but you have to move on, I'm with Tessa now and I won't want anything or anyone to separate us* he said those words to me 3 days ago without caring about my emotions, I waited for 4 good years just to receive those painful words. I swallowed and felt a lump in my throat.

"Let's go." I whispered to Jane who brightened up instantly on hearing me speak again yet I was in a state of shock.

"Wash and come down okay?" She said and then patted my shoulder "don't worry, you'll get over it soon okay?" She assured me and I forced a smile. Jane left as I sighed and then headed for the bathroom... I showered and wore my bathrobe. I selected a baggy T-shirt and a short as I arranged my hair in a messy bun. I took tentative steps down the stairs as the aroma of sauced pasta wafted through my nostrils and my stomach grumbled, I followed the scent to the kitchen and smiled seeing Jane preparing dinner. I walked over and hugged her from behind, yeah, this is my one and only bestie, she's not only beautiful outside but also beautiful inside, the best counsellor I've ever had.

"Sweetheart, it's good to see you on your feet again." Jane stated and I giggled

"Thanks Jane, for everything." I said and she hugged me as I sobbed

"Oh now, don't cry, don't cry, it's okay, you'll find a better man than Henry I promise." Jane comforted me as I nodded.

"Lemme dish the food." I offered and she smiled at me

"Okay, it's okay." Jane answered as I collected two plates and proceeded to dish our meal. I found myself smiling sheepishly as I remembered the little memories of love I and Henry shared, a tear slid down my cheek and I quickly wiped it off. Henry hurt me, he really hurt me, is it because I'm not as wealthy as Tessa? I found myself comparing because I just can't bring myself to understand his sudden choice of breaking up with me after 4 years of waiting for him, I shrugged it off, I need to move on, I really need to move on with my life after what he did to me, I need to move on and that's my decision.

"Wow.. This is really delicious Jane." I complimented her once again delicious cooking abilities and she smiled proudly

"Yeah, I'm always good in cooking, unlike you." She teased as I threw a warning glare at her and she giggled

"What? I'm not wrong, it's the truth right?" She asked acting innocent as she smirked

"Oh for goodness sake Jane, don't tell that to my future husband jeez." I grumbled and she chuckled, I scoffed and dug into my meal as we continued eating, I'm not in the mood for conversations now and I'm glad she respected that. After eating, I volunteered to clear the dishes as it will help me in clearing my mind. I washed the dishes and cleared the table, then I walked back to my room and fell on my soft mattress. My phone rang and I peered at the screen, it's mum, fuck, I don't even know how to react anymore, she'll detect my gloomy voice and I don't want to give her something to worry about. I drank a full glass of water to clear my voice and then i answered the ringing phone

"Hello mum," I forced a chilly voice, I thought I lost my chilly voice? Here I am forcing my voice to be chilly.

"Abby, are you okay? What is this I'm hearing about you breaking up with Henry?" Mum scolded, I scoffed, here I am thinking she'll care about my feelings, I was mistaken. Really I felt sad and sighed

"Don't yell at me like I'm the one that asked for the break up, he did it on his own free will you know?" I emphasized and she sighed

"What sort of a daughter are you, breaking up with Henry Smith, the young and wealthy heir of The Smith's Industries and you still have the right to talk back at me like I'm the one at fault?" Mum yelled and I sighed

"You know what mum? I think I have to hang up on you, sorry." I stated

"Wait, what?.."

With that, I hung up on her, what sort of a mother is this? She's only conscious of her fame, wealth and reputation.