It was a more serene atmosphere in the city on this particular day; and Juli, who is also fondly called Ju` by her friends and relatives, had just driven off to the expensive hair dressing salon, owned by one of her closest friends, Raina. Raina had cited the salon in the hub of the city, thus, enjoying massive patronage from many of the creme' de la creme of the society.

It was going to be Ju's wedding the next day, and she had gone to get a befitting hairdo in preparation for her big day. She had envisaged this day and it was just a matter of hours before she changes her marital status.

No sooner had she entered the exquisitely furnished salon than her friend, Raina gave her an unconventional welcome..

.."Here comes the soon to be latest bride in town", chanted Raina.."hmmm, baby girl, the glow is all over you". .

Ju began to blush with a smile and managed to retort.."Please, spare me the compliment..Am I the first person about to get married?"..

.."Ofcourse not..but you are certainly the first person about to get married to the rich, handsome and famous Jack Peters, one of the wealthiest elligble bachelors in this city..Wait a minute! Don't even go there.. do you know how many ladies will literally kill to have that guy?..A billionaire.."..Raina responded almost immediately.

Ju by this time had already taken a comfortable seat so as to be able to continue the conversation with her long time friend...

"...Well, I would say I am lucky..No.. favoured..I mean, what more can I ask for?"..

"Tell me more"..asked Raina pulling her chair closer to Ju`..The conversation was becoming more interesting to the two ladies..

Ju` continued the discussion in her excitement and facial expression of happiness concerning her relationship with billionaire CEO, Jack Peters and the prospective fact that she would soon be addressed by all and sundry as, Mrs Juli Jack Peters, the adorable and prestigious wife of Jack Peters, the well known oil magnate, business tycoon and young billionaire CEO.

At thirty-five, Jack was not only a successful business man who dealt and thrived in the oil sector, but a respectable figure in the society.

A tall handsome man, with deep blue eyes, wearing a long flowing and curly hair. Jack was well built and wore a neat facial beard with which he carried himself with pride and gusto.. Indeed! He was every woman's dream..

However, Jack has been a very peculiar man with an unusual and unconventional way of life especially with the women. He was said to have little or no time for them..and many wondered if he was actually sane to be seen moving around town and going about his business life without a woman in his life..

Many yet wondered why he was yet to give marriage a thought considering his achievement and success at such a young age. That was what made him unusual. Besides, he had preferred to live a secluded life..Few people could only identify him when he walks into a place. He was a very private person and was unperturbed by the opinions of the masses who would rather prefer he led a different lifestyle just as everyone else did.

He knew that he could get just about any woman he wanted with his charm and cash.. He drove exotic and expensive cars and lived in a sprawling mansion tastefully furnished and situated in the heart of the city. Everything about him was a cynosure. His presence commanded attention and respect.

These were the exact thoughts that raced through Ju's mind and left her in awe the very day they had met at the expensive CAPPACINO BAR where she had gone with her friend to relax, drink and seen a movie in the bar-owned cinema.

Ju` who is also surnamed Williams was a lovely and comely woman to behold. She had worn a red, sleeveless and velvet gown that cool evening with her hair well made in a sensual and stylish way, courtsey of her friend, Raina.

Ju` who had just moved on with her life after her last but failed relationship with her ex boyfriend, was looking so seductive and ravishing on this very day when she met the billionaire CEO,Jack Peters. Of course she was looking hot in the banging dress she wore. Her well rounded behind was well represented in the dress she wore. She also had a set of well structured boobs capable of making any sane man with high libido drool..She knew she was beautiful and carried herself like a goddess.

It's been three years and six months since her breakup with her ex boyfriend or perhaps, fiance, Roger Raymond, who had jilted her to marry an older lady supposedly because of her money. And Ju' had made up her mind never to love again. She had regretted the times she spent with Raymond and how he had jilted her just when she was already beginning to envisage marriage with him. It had hurt her terribly and had left her emotionally broken and traumatised; but then, she had managed to find the strength and courage to move on putting the sad incidence behimd her. Now that she had overcome the emotional hurt and trauma, she had made up her mind not to fall for any guy again. Infact, she had decided to make every man that crossed her path have a feeling of the hurt she suffered at the hands of her ex, Roger.

At one time, she had stood before her mirror, muttering some words in soliloquy, completely oblivious of the fact that her cousin, Mara,, who lived with her, had already entered the room, stood at the door, and was staring and listening to her mutters..

"Ju, ..", Mara called but there was no response.. Ju` was already drowning in the ocean of her own thoughts that she had lost consciousness of her immediate environment..

"Ju`.."..Mara called out again..

And for the third time called her name, yet there was no answer..Then, she quietly walked up to her and gave her a tap on the shoulder, calling her name, this time with a raise in her tone..

"Ju..!"..

"Ye-s ..yes..Oh..Mara.. it's you"

"Yes.. it's me.. what's the matter?" asked Maria..."I have been calling your name for God knows how long"..

"Nothing really..how long have you been here?", Ju` asked in curiosity.

"Long enough to hear you talk and mutter strange words to yourself,...tell me Ju`.. What's eating you up?"..You look worried and troubled"...Mara asked in concern.

Ju` slowly turned towards Mara with a stare mixed with feelings of excitement and pain in the eyes and said..

"Maria..I..I.. am so done with love.. I am-never, ever gonna give my heart to any man again"..she said with so much pain in the heart.

"But why, Ju`?

"Why?..did..did you just ask me that?..hmm..I'm sorry but only a fool would ask such question.."

"Well, I am not a fool..and I am gonna tell you the truth my dear...you do not have to let the actions of one man influence you into taking the wrong decisions..", replied Mara with a bid to calming her down.

With a bit of firmness and seriousness, Ju` quickly interrupted Mara..

"Nobody should give me any motivation bull shit..Like I said..I am so done with this thing called love..but I promise to make them pay..everyone of them..I will make sure they have a bite of my bitter cake".. Ju continued speaking with so much anger saying...

"Do you know how long I have been with Roger? Three years! ..three years of my life with a man I loved like no other..I gave him my all..My everything..He was literally the air I breathe.. How could he? ..how could he turn around after everything and treat me in such a spiteful and despicable manner..

...How could he have forgotten and thrown away all that we shared together.. Really..Oh c'mon.. Can't you see, it isn't worth it?"..

Ju concluded and began to pace the well lit bedroom again, while Mara, gently and calmly spoke up..

"Ju, my dear.. believe me..I really do understand how you feel..yeah.. however, you need to know that stuff happens..That guy never deserved you..Time just revealed his identity..I just want you to let go of it..You will surely meet a guy who will appreciate and value you for who you are..trust me.."..Mara said, but her words fell on Ju`'s made up but vengeful mind.

"Please..Mara.. please..do not mention those words to me again..My mind is made up ..I will never give my heart to any fucking man again..I will use them..spend their money, fuck them and discard them like a piece of licked orange..", said Ju`, as she quickly dresses up and stormed out of the house banging the door behind her.