Songs for this chapter:

'Shoulda Let You Go' by Keyshia Cole

'Get Me Bodied' by Beyoncé

Cristiano Amadore Fiore (26 yrs. old)

Parents - Dad, Antonio, and Mom, Isabela

Siblings - Brother, Marco Antonio (22 yrs. old) and Sister, Alessandra Ciana (29 yrs. old)

Children - Daughter, Diamante Carina (5 yrs. old) and Son, Rocco Giuliano (5 yrs. old)

Occupation - Cris owns a winery and nightclub in San Francisco. He hopes to one day meet his idol in the wine industry, Valentino Toscano.

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It's been one year since that heartbreaking day. Reed and Courtney are still ignorant of the fact that they cheated.

And, get this. Both of those fools tried calling me. Reed had the audacity to come by my house several times. I had my locks changed on both doors - front and back. My cell phone and house phone number was changed too.

"Why can't they just leave me alone?"

I started getting those sad feelings again. "Am I destined to be alone forever? Will I ever heal from what they did to me?"

The sound of my phone ringing snapped me out of my thoughts.

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"Hey Kam, it's T. How are you feeling?"

"I feel like I am about to relapse back into sulking about Reed. He just won't leave me alone. He keeps trying to call me, and he even came by my house several times."

"Aww, honey, I'm sorry. Those two are a piece of work. Every time I see them, I want to beat their tails. I want you to go back to being the Kam that we all know."

"Me too, T. It seems like it just happened yesterday."

"Hey, how about going to a club tonight? And I won't take no for an answer." 

"Okay, you got me. I'll go with you tonight. What time should I be ready?"

"Be ready around 9 pm."

"Okay, T. See you then." 

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So, I got up, took a shower, brushed my teeth, and headed to the kitchen for breakfast.

"What should I have this morning? A veggie omelet sounds good."

I went to the fridge and started preparing my breakfast. I couldn't forget my cup of coffee. But, being a diabetic, I must make wise choices. So, I limit my intake of certain foods and drinks. I placed my mug on the Keurig machine and added my Starbucks k-cup.

Starbucks is my favorite, and that is all I buy. Twenty minutes after eating, I cleaned up the kitchen and headed for the living room to lounge on the couch.

As I made my way there, I noticed I never got around to getting rid of things that Reed left at my house. I guess he forgot they were here because he hasn't tried to get them either. But guess what? Who cares what he thinks? 

"How about a backyard bonfire for Mr. Reed's things?"

And that is precisely what I did - gathered his crap and matches to burn it up.

In the background, I turned up the volume on my Bose speakers to "Shoulda Let You Go" by Keyshia Cole.

"Goodbye, Reed. From this day forth, I vow never to date again."

Everything he left at my house went up in flames. 🔥🔥🔥 And it felt good to do that.

Then, I walked back inside my house to watch some television.

Oooh, my favorite shows are about to come on - The Many Trials of Cocoa, Captivated In The Ballroom and. Those guys are totally hot - Cam, Cris, and Nic. Even Valentino, Dominic & Elias are total babes. Their wives and girlfriends are beautiful and lucky to have found their partner for life.

"I wish I could have found my partner for life."

Just thinking about their beautiful relationships made me want to cry. And I did. It still hurts, even after a year. I cried so much that I eventually fell asleep. 

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After I woke up from a much-needed nap, I looked at my phone to see what time it was.

"Oh shoot, it's 7 pm. I need to start getting ready."

I ran upstairs and took my shower. After about 20 minutes, I hopped out of the shower and pondered what I would wear. After putting my underwear on, I went to my closet to pick which dress.

The sexy red one is perfect. And, the red heels and some jewelry. I'll grab something quick to eat, and then I'm ready.

It's now 8:30 pm. I heard Tamia pull up to my house, so I went to the car, and we were on our way.

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Reed's POV

"Hey baby, let's go out to the club tonight. Let's celebrate our engagement."

"Give me about an hour, and I'll be ready to go."

I started following Courtney as she walked into the bathroom.

"And, just where do you think you are going?" Courtney protests.

"We don't have to hide our relationship anymore. So, get marching, woman."

"You don't have to tell me twice."

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Cristiano's POV

"Looks like there will be another packed crowd this evening, gentlemen."

As we watched the monitors, everyone's eyes all watched one specific monitor. My eyes are focused on one particular girl.

"Call Derek and tell him to make sure those two girls on monitor number 2 are let into the club. I want them to get VIP treatment. I don't want them to pay for nothing."

"Yes, sir. Is there anything else?" My bodyguard asked me.

"Watch and make sure nobody, and I mean nobody, touches or goes near sexy in the red dress. She is mine."

"As you wish." 

Kamea's POV

"Well, that went better than expected. We got in with no problem."

"You mean, you have never been here before, Tam?"

"Uh, no, I actually haven't. Anyone who can get in here is lucky because not just anyone can come in."

"Come on, girl, let's go to the bar and get some drinks."

"Ladies, what can I get for you tonight?" The bartender says with lust in his eyes.

"I'll have a Mint Mojito."

"And, for you, red?"

"I'll have a Margarita."

"Coming right up." The bartender then went to make our drinks.

"This place is packed."

"And look at all of the hot, sexy men, too," Tamia proclaims as she surveys the dance floor. "It may just be our lucky night."

The bartender brought over our drinks.

"How much are our drinks?"

"For you ladies, you were chosen by the boss for VIP treatment. So, the drinks are on the house."

"Well, tell your boss we said thank you."

"I could think of another way for you to thank me, sugar." The bartender started licking his lips as we walked away.

"Dude, not even in your dreams."

Suddenly, we saw a bodyguard walk up to us. Then he said, "Ladies, please follow me to the VIP seating area."

We both started grinning like little school girls after hearing that.

After we sat down, suddenly, a large crowd gathered, and we started wondering who it was. As the bodyguards cleared a pathway, we both were in awe at the specimen walking past our table.

"Oh, my goodness, did you see that fine piece of meat just walk by?" Tamia says while she starts fanning.

"Woo, is it getting hot in here? He is freaking gorgeous! How can anyone not see him?"

When I say this man was gorgeous, I mean every word of it. Six feet plus, sexy brown eyes, and through his shirt, you could see a six-pack. Even I started fanning at the sight of this gorgeous man.

"Wait a minute. He probably has a girlfriend that looks like a supermodel. And, I made a vow never to date again." So, I went back to sipping my drink.

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Cristiano's POV

"Jackpot, they both think I am freaking gorgeous and sexy. Win-win for me."

I called another one of my bodyguards over. I am going to have a dance contest to see if she enters. I got a glimpse of her as I walked past their table.

"My goodness, look at how that dress looks on her - tight in all the right places. Those legs are to die for."

My bodyguard went over to the DJ to make an announcement. "Ladies and gentlemen, here at Club Cacao, tonight we are having a dance contest. The winner will be announced, and a prize will then be determined. The contest begins in about an hour."

Kamea's POV

"Kam, you have to enter that contest. You are going to win it, hands down. And I know the perfect song."

"Well, what have I got to lose."

I went to the DJ and told him what song to play.

Narrator's POV

The DJ then called Cris and told him that sexy red was entering the contest and asked what song she chose. When Cris heard the song, he was going to make sure he was standing front row center. He started getting a little happy, so he excused himself and would be back once the contest began.

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Thirty minutes later, the DJ announces the first contestant. "First up, we have Ms. Kamea Palu dancing to "Get Me Bodied" by Beyoncé.

Kamea's POV

I was a nervous wreck as I walked to the dance floor. But I also felt I needed to do something fun.

Narrator's POV

When the music came on, Kamea went into dance mode. Everyone cheered her on, especially Cris.

The lust in his eyes proved that he wanted her and bad. He could tell others were looking at her the same way, pissing Cris off.

Meanwhile, Reed and Courtney entered and wanted to see who was dancing. When they saw it was Kamea, Reed's jaw dropped, and Courtney was envious of the attention she was receiving.

As she finished dancing, everyone was cheering and whistling. She waved and blew kisses as she walked back to her seat. Cris walked behind her, and just as he was about to talk to her........

Kamea's POV

"Kamea?"

I froze when I turned around to notice Reed was calling me. "What do you want, Reed? Why can't you just leave me alone? You got what you wanted. Now go away!!!"

"Hmm, I see you came by yourself. Typical," Courtney had the audacity to say. 

I sure did walk over and smacked her in the face. "I've wanted to do that for the longest time. I may have come by myself, but at least I'm not dating a cheat. Think, Courtney. If Reed cheated on me, what makes you think he will be faithful to you?"

Tamia saw what was going on and was about to go off.

"Screw the both of you!! Unlike you, Ms. Steal, a man, I don't need anyone. The both of you just need to go away!"

Courtney blurts out while smirking, "We are engaged and getting married later this year."

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