Chapter II

6 years later…….

"Congratulations!" Everyone inside my office yelled. This is the happiest day of my life.

I can't wait to tell my mom and dad! A smile was plastered on my face, literally. I couldn't seem to stop smiling. Why? Our car sales for the year exceeded that of any other company.

I'm officially the richest woman in this business. All my hard work paid off. I got myself through college, graduated with the highest honors, and here I am, owning the largest manufacturer of cars.

My company is called HJ, pretty lame huh? Not really. My thoughts were interrupted by the president of designs and promotions, Peyton Sawyer.

"I can't believe we did it" she said. She still looked beautiful, she had her hair in a bun which looked kinda funny because I was used to seeing her hair unbound.

"I can't believe it too" hugging her. Peyton was now my best friend. She was there for me through everything that happened. My divorce with Nathan, Lucas' lame attempts at reconciliation as best friends and of course my engagement to my boyfriend of two years, Chris.

"So any plans tonight?" Peyton asked

"None"

"So…wanna go clubbing?"

"Aren't we too old for that?" I questioned.

"Hales, come on. We're only 24 years old. We're in our best shape; we're good looking and rich"

I giggled and lightly pinched her sided "I was just joking! Of course I'll go with you"

"Hey James, that hurt! Go home and change okay? I'll pick you up after I go to Brooke's house."

With that last statement she went out while I gathered some papers that I needed to bring home. Sitting on my big and comfortable leather chair I tried to remember everything that had happened these 6 years but everything seems like a blur. Only few memories were distinct.

Like the day I divorced Nathan. God that day hurt, but I knew I had to move on. We had to let each other go. What he did was so painful that up to this day I'm still insecure.

Yeah, outside I may have become a tough bitch but that was all an act.

There was not a day that I didn't think I could ever measure up to my older sister, Taylor.

Taylor was perfect and pretty, she married a rich banker and didn't even have to lift a finger to get what she wants. All she needed to do was to pout and point at it like a little kid and it will be served to her on a gold platter.

Even Nathan couldn't resist her charm and that destroyed me. My own sister and husband.

"Enough Haley!" I had to stop thinking too much I'll just end up crying. Walking out of my office and turning off all the lights in it, I went to the elevator to go the car park.

I turned on my engine and sped off to my house. My eyes were blurry from the tears that have fallen from my eyes….

"Damn it…Damn you Nathan"