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Chapter 31
Approximately 6 months later...
US Weekly - Entertainment Page
In the last week, Tanya Turner has been spotted at some of New York's biggest bars and clubs. Turner, who recently relocated to New York following her newly single status, has been living up to her socialite name and has been spotted on the arms of no less than three different men in as many days.
Although the names of the gentlemen have yet to be confirmed, we suspect that one of them is the son of her father's new business partner.
Tanya's engagement was broken off weeks before she was due to get married. Her ex-fiancé was set to be the new CEO of her father's company but has since left to become a teacher. With no formal statement from either party, rumors circulated and left everyone to guess what had happened.
With pictures speaking a thousand words, it doesn't seem like Tanya's exactly suffering from a broken heart.
TMZ Exclusive!
A brawl broke out in The Boom Boom Room, one of New York's newest nightclubs, in the early hours this morning. Known for its strict invitation-only policy, we can think of one person who can now find herself at the bottom of that list!
Tanya Turner — known party-girl, socialite, and up-and-coming model — was seen being escorted from the property after reportedly fighting with another woman thought to be a friend. Security from the bar, along with her own security team, quickly ushered her into a waiting car as they tried to avoid the waiting paparazzi. Ms. Turner has never been one to avoid the headlines, but she's remained quiet about what happened, refusing to make a statement.
Following the breakdown of her engagement, Ms. Turner recently moved to New York with the plan of becoming a Victoria's Secret model.
Well, after last night, we here at TMZ don't think she'll be getting her angel wings any time soon!
Star Magazine
Another night, another scandal for a certain blonde socialite! Things seem to be getting worse for Tanya Turner, who's been a constant face on the party scene since she arrived in New York, although we're not sure this was the way she intended to make her headlines.
For the second time, Ms. Turner was spotted being escorted from another New York bar, The Rose Bar. This follows an incident last weekend where she and a friend were asked to leave The Boom Boom Room.
It seems Ms. Turner's making a name for herself. We're just not sure this is the way she intended.
The latest escapade is also reportedly costing her the Victoria's Secret contract she's been not-so-secretly coveting, with sources stating they're no longer interested in someone who creates such bad publicity.
Reps from either camp have not been available for a statement to confirm or deny.
InTouch Weekly
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Tanya Turner! In the space of a matter of weeks, she's gone from being Chicago's golden girl to being blacklisted from every major club in New York City.
She's now known more for her partying than her modeling, with the only recent photos of her being on her social media sites; she seems to love a selfie and stumbling out of the city's finest establishments.
InTouch can exclusively report that Tanya's partying is costing her more than just a few bottles of the finest champagne. Although it was never confirmed, Victoria's Secret has not signed her and is refusing to be associated with her until she cleans up her act. As if that wasn't embarrassing enough for the socialite, her current agency is reportedly not re-signing her once her current contract has expired.
Instead of curbing her ways, the pretty blonde has been spotted partying harder than ever. Only last week, she took to Instagram after an "epic" night out, when she reportedly caused more than $3,000 worth of damages.
It's this last incident that's caused most establishments to publicly blacklist her. And although Ms. Turner's more than capable of paying the bill, it's claimed she stated that doing so is "beneath her."
It seems as though we're starting to see a different side to Tanya Turner.
Coming Up - Exclusive - My Night with Tanya Turner!
Tanya Turner.
Golden girl. Daddy's princess. Socialite. Model. Victoria's Secret wannabe. Sayings we've all been able to associate with one of the most popular faces in the modeling world at some time or another.
We thought she had it all; it certainly seemed that way. But even those who have it all still want more, and in the last few weeks, we've all been witness to her fall from grace.
Join us tomorrow to see just how hard that fall from grace is! We have a Perez Exclusive from Michael Newton, the ex-restaurant manager who was set to be working Tanya's wedding but got a little cozy when they met at the hotel prior to the wedding!
Looks like we can add "cheater" to that long list of words!
ooOoo
I smile, quickly hitting the little "x" in the corner when I hear the front door slam. I shouldn't look, but I do. I shouldn't care — and really I don't — but I can't deny the tiny slither of satisfaction as Tanya's true colors shine through, especially in the public eye for everyone to see.
In the beginning, I'd feared Tanya would hover over us, making life as difficult as she could. I'd prepared for my name to be dragged through the mud and the possibility of losing my business.
But I didn't need to worry; I was barely a blip on her radar. As soon as the wedding was canceled and the ink was barely dry on the paperwork, she hightailed it to New York, living up the lifestyle she'd always wanted.
A throat clears behind me, making me jump, and I close my laptop before turning around. The man can be a friggin' ninja when he wants to be.
"Whatcha doin'?" He smirks, knowing good and well what I was doing.
I shrug, attempting to play it cool. His sly little smile tells me he sees right through me. "Little of this. Little of that. Nothing much."
He comes over, moving my laptop off me and pushing me back on the bed. "Liar."
"Umm... I was looking for your birthday present?" My words come out in a whisper as his hands dance along the edge of my shorts, softly skimming over my skin. It sends shivers down my spine, and my nipples harden, which he, of course, notices immediately.
"Nice try, but my birthday's in June." His lips trail soft kisses up my throat, along and up my jaw. "Were you on those gossip sites again?"
I sigh, tilting my head back, allowing him better access. I feel his smile against my cheek. He knows he's won.
"Yes," I admit.
He places a lingering kiss on my collarbone before pulling back to look at me. "Why do you do that to yourself?"
I shrug and try to pull him back to me.
He smiles, which turns into a full-on grin. "You're enjoying this, aren't you?"
I giggle. "I can't help it. Little Miss Perfect isn't so perfect anymore."
"She was never perfect. I thought you'd gotten over this complex about her." It's a conversation we've had many times. I know she's a horrible person, but there were times I felt inferior to her, like I somehow didn't deserve Edward.
He caught on pretty quick, refusing to let it tear us apart. He felt guilty, like he was part of the reason, and has spent time showing me why we deserve each other.
I wrap my arms around his neck. "I have. I swear. It's just… It's fun, you know? It's karma at its finest."
He rolls his eyes. "It's unnecessary, but I get it."
I almost roll my eyes. He doesn't get it. This is most definitely a girl thing.
"I do have one question," he says, rolling us over so we're both on our sides facing each other. He takes one hand in his, threading his fingers with mine. We're close enough to almost be touching but not quite, and that somehow feels more intimate.
"What?"
"Did you know?"
I frown. "Did I know what?"
He looks down, nervous. He toys with my hand, squeezing it gently before looking back up to me. "The restaurant manager?"
I look away and sigh. "I… suspected."
He continues to look at me, waiting for more.
"They were... friendly. They were friendlier than I would've been okay with if I'd been with you at the time." I kiss him softly. "It annoyed me more than I thought, and I realized just how much I liked you."
"You should've told me," he huffs. He rolls onto his back, trying to put some distance between us, but I don't let him. I follow, hooking my leg over his. The tips of his ears are tinged with the palest pink color, and I know he's feeling embarrassed about it.
"Think about it, Edward. Think about how it would've looked. We were… nothing back then. I would've looked like the jealous harpy who was pining after you, and you wouldn't have known if I was being truthful or trying to force you into finishing it with her."
He shakes his head, but I cut him off before I say anything.
"It would, Edward. At the time, we were both a mess. And then after… It just didn't matter. We were both happy." I wrap my arms around his waist and lay my head on his chest. "I'm sorry."
We remain silent for a few minutes before he tilts my head up so he can look at me. "You're right; it doesn't matter. It was just the gossip in the corridors today, and someone in the staff room was reading one of those trashy magazines, and then you were online. I just... I just felt like a joke to everyone; someone Tanya Turner used and threw away when she got bored."
"Trust me. Nobody thinks of you that way."
He kisses my forehead. "I only care what you think."
I smile. "I definitely don't think that."
ooOoo
Approximately 1 year later…
Peninsula Daily News
Charles and Renee Swan of Forks, WA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Isabella Marie Swan, to Edward Anthony Cullen, son of Carlisle and Esme Cullen of Chicago, IL. Isabella is the owner of Swan's White Weddings in Chicago. Edward graduated from The University of Chicago with a degree in Teaching and Music, and is currently employed as the head of music at Beacon Academy.
A spring wedding is planned.
Chicago Tribune
Isabella Marie Swan and Edward Anthony Cullen are proud to announce their engagement.
Edward is currently Head of Music at Beacon Academy, and Isabella is the owner of Swan's White Weddings.
They would like to thank all their friends and family for their support, and are currently very excited to be planning a spring wedding.
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