"Hi Anthony, I'm back. Did you miss me?" Celine asked, her voice dripping with seduction.
"Stay away from me, Celine. And why the hell did you come back? You should have remained where you were, not coming back to ruin what I've built," Anthony snapped.
"But you miss me, right, Anthony?" Celine taunted.
Anthony shrugged off Celine's hands and gave a menacing look to Kara's ex-fiance Alexander. "Do not include me in your games, Celine. And if you dare hurt Kara..."
Celine smirked, knowing her presence would distort the relationship she saw between Anthony and Kara. "It won't be long for me to take what's rightfully mine," she said, her eyes gleaming with malice.
The Party Continues
"Hey, Kara, why did you slap Celine?" Anthony asked, his tone repressed.
Kara was taken aback by the question. Before she could respond, Lisa interrupted, eager to celebrate her birthday.
As Anthony stood with a frown on his face, he wondered why Kara had reacted that way. He turned around and went to the parking lot, leaving Kara at the party.
The Past Revisited
Anthony was startled to find Celine leaning on his car, smiling triumphantly. "I knew you'd come," she said.
Anthony's anger and confusion simmered as Celine leaned into his arms. "I missed you, Anthony. It's been lonely without you."
He wanted to push her away, but he couldn't bring himself to hurt her. "Stop that, Celine. I don't want Kara to see us in this compromising state."
Celine's eyes sparkled with triumph. "Then admit you miss me, and I'll walk away."
Anthony's words hung in the air, "I missed you so much." Kara's presence went unnoticed, but her heart shattered at the sight.
The Aftermath
Kara's eyes filled with tears as she turned around and walked away. She felt miserable, realizing Anthony had chosen Celine over her.
She went to Anthony's parents' house, determined to end the engagement. "Mum, Dad, I'm calling off the engagement."
Mrs. Miller's face fell, but Mr. Miller remained calm, shaking his head for his wife to stay put.
Kara walked out, booked a cab, and went home. But Anthony wasn't there. It dawned on her that she was just a rebound for him.
Heartbroken, Kara packed her things and left, booking a hotel room. However, fate had other plans. She ran into Alexander, her ex-fiancé, who was surprised to see her in a party gown with a suitcase.