MIDNIGHT DECEPTION

A Morning Of Regrets

“ Yeah Mr , you called me, “ yes I called you, my name is Victor Monroe, and I am Xavier's Manager, earlier today, you came asking for his contact, please may I know why?

Oh that, anyway, we had a nice time yesterday, and I forgot to get his phone number. I was just wondering if I could get it from you. I just wanted to hear from him .

She lied, “ if Victor could dismiss her the way he did earlier today, then he does not have any right to show concern now.”

Sorry miss, I don't know the business you have with Xavier, but I will inform him before giving out his contact information to you, and don't be offended by the way I dismissed you earlier, I was just overwhelmed by work. Victor apologizes.

The emotions of regret were already setting in, but Celine still held on,she left the pool and got back to her duties.

while still serving drinks to people, Abbey called her, “Celine “ Yes Abby, hope no problem, no not at all, but I got to show you something, what could that be Abbey? It's your million dollar boyfriend, what million dollar boyfriend are you talking about? she asked with a smile on her oval face.

Its Xavier, saw him on i********:, here, check out the videos, “ she collected Abbey's phone, and truly, Xavier was partying with another woman, it was not just a posted Video, but a live stream.

How could he do that, she realizes, she was just another conquest, feeling humiliated and used , she decided to forget that night ever happened.

I know how you feel Celine, but to tell you, celebrities don't have time for love, there are one thousand and one ladies cheering him, they love him just as you are doing, they have all spent night, special time together , but I tell you, there were no form of commitment, I would not say that I knew what you were thinking before you accepted to spend time with him, but it's okay, don't be mad at yourself, you just have to forget about him now and focus more on your work. Abbey said, patting Celine on her back.

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Days turned to weeks, Xavier never showed up at the hotel, even though he paid a two year rent for the penthouse, where he spends some time whenever he comes around.

Celine throws herself into work, she worked double shifts , trying so hard to erase him from her mind but the more she did, the tougher it becomes, her emotions took a toll on her that most times she sits in secluded crannies of the hotel to cry. After that she moves back to work and continues where she stoped.

“ Hello, you really are a genius, Celine you hung call on me for the past few weeks, till now, I have not seen your call , what is happening with you, hope you are not been stressed out at your place of work. Annie Carter said over the phone.

“ No babes, I am not stressed out, just got few things to do and remember I got bills to pay, so I have to work to get paid so I can sort out my bills ,” yeah , that my girl. Can you turn on your camera, want to see you, why ? Annie please let me be, No girl, am calling right now, I want a video call, turn on the camera.

She turns on the video call and they both laughed, girl you are looking fabulous” wow , your man is doing a great job.

Yeah Celine thanks for the compliment, but what up with you, you are looking pale, and stressed, what the point lying to me when you know, you are not doing fine.

“ Celine, you will see me in New York City, just hang it there, and when I get there , you are going to tell me all of it, what is it you have been into, why you look the way you look, all of it, I don't want to hear any more words from you this evening, please hung up. Annie became so confused and concerned about her friend's well being that she booked a local flight.

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Hi , yeah hi, my name is Annie and I am here to see my friend, who is your friend Abbey retorted, “ well, her name is Celine” ohh , you must be Annie, yeah that me….

So where is she? I think she should be at the staff quarters, okay, she answered slowly, so where is the staff quarters? She asked looking around, every where was buzzing and people were sitting pretty cool with friends and spouses.

“ohh there she is , Abbey saw Celine walking towards them, “ Annie….. you are looking dope girl…

Celine exclaimed , and wow girl what perfume did you use, you smell so good.

The exchange of pleasantries went on for few minutes, “ okay , I know I'm not suppose to say anything to you Annie, but permit me to say, that your friend Celine was dumped by Xavier, you know him right, the one that won Jubos Award for great on stage performance, “ I know him Abbey, but where, how possible is that ? “ ohh Celine am sorry but someone needs to talk you out of your misery” Abbey said while she left them and went about her daily routine.

“Celine; is this true? “

You have been suffering emotionally and refused to let me know, I kept wondering why your face was not blooming just the way it does, you did not want to tell me, why ?

Celine kept quiet, face filled with guilt, “ how am I supposed to tell you that I had a one night stand with someone I have not met in my life before if not on television and social media reels?”