Ethan's POVIt was eleven o'clock in the night, and I stood in front of my ceiling to floor window, watching as a man came to drop Chloe off in my house. He even came out of the car, and they spent some time talking to each other. It irked me so much how easily and frequently he made her laugh. Shouldn't he be in a hurry to go home as it was already late? She even had the audacity to take my personal bodyguard with her.I watched them until the man decided to leave. He gave Chloe a kiss on the cheek, and I found myself balling my hands into fists. A strange bitter and possessive feeling rose up my chest, and I felt like going down there to drag her away from him. It annoyed me even more the way she stood there and watched him leave, waving at him like she didn't want him to go. I could not explain why I was feeling this way. She meant nothing to me.I had even called my one of body guard that she took with her, but Chloe had collected the phone from him and answered the call. He gave
Chloe's POVI locked the door as soon as I entered my room, my heart hammering in my chest. I had always found Ethan physically attractive, and maybe it was beginning to mess with my head. I hated anytime he got too close to me, because I get the strange compelling feeling to get closer. Maybe it was because it's been so long since I had a man in my life. I had Dylan, but I wasn't really sure of my feelings towards him, and we had never been intimate or left together alone in a confined space.I went into the bathroom to pour water on my face to help me relax. I then went back into the room and changed into a soft pink comfortable silk nightgown. I gathered my hair into a lose ponytail, before going to bed.I needed to collect my thoughts. I said I would avoid him, but this was his house, and it was going to be difficult, especially when we have Ariana pulling us together all the time.I frowned deeply thinking of him. This man was engaged, yet he was flirting with me. Did he plan to
Ethan's POVI decided to leave without my driver today. I was driving with a normal speed than usual, my heart thumping in my chest. There was AC in my car, but I found myself sweating. All because of that woman, Chloe.No one had ever rejected my money before, and right now, I was feeling bruised. As if it was not enough that she slapped the hell out of me the other day and called me shameless and disgusting, now this.I found myself being affected my her actions. She was so fucking annoying. She wanted to get a fucking job. I wondered how long she had been looking. She could had at least told me, and I would be able to find her one easily. But then again, she said she didn't want to be in my debts. Fucking hell, I didn't plan to make her pay. I would not even remember the money.My whole day at work was occupied with the thoughts of her. She truly wounded my ego, and I couldn't fucking do anything. Maybe I should send her away, but I know that my daughter would not like that.By the
Chloe's POVI ran my hands through my hair as I opened the door to my room, before banging it closed. My heart was thudding loudly, and I was conflicted with so many emotions. The feel of Ethan's lips still lingered on mine. As much as I hated to admit it, it felt damn good.Fuck! Why would he do that? He was cheating on his fiancee, and I felt so bad that it was with me. And to make things worse, I fucking kissed him too. I couldn't just stop myself. By the time I did, it was already too late. I had already kissed him.A knock on my door made me jolt in shock. I didn't need anyone to tell me that it was Ethan."Chloe, please open the door." He begged, his voice low and solemn. I cursed myself because I was tempted to open up for him. "Chloe, we need to talk.""No. We don't need to talk. All I need is for you to stay away from me.""Chloe, I know what I did was wrong, but..." I waited for him to complete his statement, but I heard him curse instead. "Just open the damn door so we can
Chloe's POVI stood up in excitement when I heard the sound of door opening. I then went down, and I couldn't deny the happiness I felt seeing Bonnie. She ran to me, and we crashed into each other."You look so fucking hot, are you going somewhere else from here?"She was wearing a chic black gown that hugged her body perfectly, doing justice to her hour glass figure, and knee length boots. She was also a blonde like me, but her blonde was a darker shade than mine. She made it into full bouncy beautiful waves."Nah. I just decided to make heads turn today. Where is Ari?""She's upstairs. Come let's go in.""Girl, you are amazing. I still can't get over the fact that you just gave me five hundred grands. I just can't stop thinking of all the possibilities. I like Dylan, but are you sure we are not going to rethink this?" She lowered her voice as she asked me the last part. I knew she just joking though."So you just want to sell me off for money, huh?" I played along with her."It is w
Ethan's POVYesterday, I had seen Chloe the happiest since she and Ariana came to live with me. I could easily tell that she and her best friend had a very strong bond, and she had her every happy. I found myself wishing I could do the same for her. She wasn't really sad, but I knew that she was burdened and constantly scared because of our daughter. I was scared too, but Chloe had been with her all her life, and she had seen the worst of everything.I had an important meeting today at work, but I kept getting lost, thinking of her. I remembered our kiss and how she had reacted to it. She would not talk to me, unless it was necessary, and it was usually because of Ariana.The meeting ended quickly, but I had to endure another painful hour with the governor's son. I didn't exactly hate the meeting, as he had some very bright ideas and we have some good talks together. I only started to hate it when he brought the talk of his sister, who would be coming back to the country in less than
Chloe's POVIt was evening and almost time for Ethan to come back. Ariana was asleep. She slept off after our lectures for the day. I came out to the balcony, not realizing how I was hoping for Ethan to come home.I remembered what happened the previous day. That man he called his father was talking down on him like he was nothing. As much as I wanted to avoid Ethan and not want anything to do with him, I couldn't just stand there and let him believe all those. I just found myself running after him, wanting to comfort him. His fiancee needs to come back as soon as possible. Maybe if she was here, she would had been the one to go after him and not me.At that moment, I heard my phone ring, and I checked who the caller was, and I saw that it was Dylan. I had not been consistent in replying his texts and I felt a little guilty for leaving him hanging. The night we went on a date together, he had asked me to be his girlfriend, and I said I didn't have an answer to give him at that moment,
Chloe's POVAriana and I had been staying with Ethan for about two weeks now, and it was time for her to go to the hospital for her chemotherapy.Ethan decided not to go to work that day, as he wanted to be there for the whole process that day. I learnt from the doctors that the process could be stressful, discomforting and overwhelming for Ariana, and I felt scared going through the whole thing, but I felt a little bit better with Ethan's presence. Perhaps I needed the support. Bonnie was coming too, and I was even more thankful for that.Ariana and I stayed at the back of the car, and Ethan decided to stay with us, while a driver drove us. I don't know why, but I felt some kind of relief seeing as Ethan was sharing my feelings and fears. Bonnie was usually very supportive, but it was different with Ethan, perhaps because he was her father."Hey, Ari, how are you feeling?" I asked my daughter who had been quiet. She never looked forward to her treatments, and I didn't blame her. She h