Lia stood at the door, shocked to see not only Bianca, but her manager as well.

Lia: What are they doing here?

Noah: Why don't you guys come in and have a seat!

Once everyone was settled Bianca turned to look at Lia.

Bianca: Lia, I'm so sorry about all of this. I know this whole media circus must have been really tough for you. When Noah introduced you as his secretary, I didn't think there was anything else between you two. I never would have asked him to leave you alone like that if I had known!

Noah: I guess that's my fault. I just wanted to respect Lia's wishes and keep our relationship quiet for now. But I should have trusted Binaca, as a friend, to keep our secret!

Bianca: Now the media has just blown everything so far out of proportion. And I feel like you deserve to know why!

Lia: What do you mean?

Binaca: Well, I have a private situation that's going on and I needed Noah's help. But I didn't want the other guests to know!

Noah: You don't have to do this. Lia and I talked. She's ok. She knows that she's the only women I love!

Bianca: It's ok, Noah. You've had nothing but good things to say about her, I'm sure she'll keep my secret. Right Lia? !

Lia: Nothing you say will leave this room, Bianca!

Bianca: Thank You!

Bianca took a deep breath before speaking again. Lia noticed her eyes had brightened with unshed tears.

Bianca: Back when Noah and I were in college, I had a serious boyfriend . He was wonderful at first. Winning and dining with me, buying me anything I wanted. I thought we'd be together forever!

Lia: So, What happened?

Bianca: He had a very dark side to him , a jelouse streak that made him violent if he thought I was showing interest in other guys. Noah convinced me to eventually leave him, but it was hard .... and scary. He stalked me for a while. He would leave notes on my car or send a single white rose to the office where I worked. It was a long time before I really felt safe, even after he finally left me alone!

Lia: That's so awful, Bianca. I'm sorry!

Bianca: It was, but I hadn't from him in years .... until last night!
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