"Chris, do you love Shantal?" Joan asked without looking into Christopher's eyes.
He had to admit it. The question stunned Christopher. He ended up loosening his tie while answering, "Love? I don't know, but I am enjoying her company. I'm - I'm taking that chance with her."
When Joan went to Christopher's office and caught them having sex, she meant to confess her feelings to him. For some reason, she thought it would be a good chance; him being right in front of her.
Yet, hearing him say that he could take the chance with Shantal seemingly tied her tongue altogether.
Joan could not understand it. Rather, she could not accept it. She asked silently, 'Why take a chance with her and not with me?'
When Joan did not answer, Christopher called her attention. He asked, "Joan?"
"Chris, what's wrong with me?" She finally spoke. A tear fell down her cheek when she added, "Surely by now you know how I felt about you since high school
From the grand estate of the Hales, Christopher had been staring at his windowpane. From his room was an insignificant view of where Joan's room was in the mansion. He thought, 'Her lights are still off. She hasn't come home.'Christopher looked down at his phone, showing the number of Joan. He had been thinking of calling her since he arrived. "Where are you, Joan?""You should have just said something!" He muttered to himself, thinking about their conversation back at Joan's office, but how could he? He was in an obvious relationship with Shantal Lin! Moreover, he had his reasons for not taking that chance with Joan Belle.It was already passed nine when he finally saw the lights in Joan's room turned on. Only then did he rest for the evening.Before he closed his eyes that night, Christopher asked himself, "Am I doing the right thing? I hope so. I don't ever want to regret it." Turning off his bedside lamp, he said, "I'm sorry, Joan. I real
"Oh, my God! Christopher is calling me," Joan said, widening her eyes as she looked at her phone. "I wonder why? He hasn't asked about me since he went to the office."She was settled in the front seat of Cole's car, gawking at the sight of her mobile."Let him call the second time around and then answer it," instructed Cole. He parked his car at the side of the road and said, "Whatever you do, don't say my name."Seeing Christopher call again, he repeated, "Go ahead and take the call!"With a frown, Joan answered the call reluctantly, "H - hello? Chris?""Um, Joan. Where are you at?" Christopher asked on the other line.Bewildered by his probing, she answered, "Just had dinner with a - " She stopped herself, seeing Cole's eyes widening and giving her instructions."Date. Say date," Cole softly said, trying not to reveal himself."I'm - I'm on a date, Chris. Why - Ahhh! What are you doing?" Joan's attent
Sitting next to Alexander Belle, Cole felt chills down his spine. He turned to Joan's father with a grin before saying, "Good evening, Mr. Belle. How are you doing today?""Boy, do you still remember our agreement?" Alexander asked with his voice raised."Ah, yes, Mr. Belle. Rest assured, I am taking care of Joan very well. No need to get worried," Cole answered before taking a deep breath."Dad, relax, please," pleaded Joan before she hooked her arms to both Cole and her father. She looked at the Hales and another relative of Christopher before revealing, "Dad and Cole have become good friends."Her words shocked everyone, especially Christopher. Did Joan imply that Cole was an acceptable future son-in-law to the Belles? They all simultaneously thought the same while Christopher was still overwhelmed to learn that it was Cole who Joan had been spending time with these past few weeks.Meredith, on the other hand, was hurt by the s
Nine years ago.From within the grounds of LA Heights Academy, a private and well acknowledged High school in the city, many of their second-year students were busy marketing their products."Cupcakes! Cupcakes, everyone!" Joan Belle called for the crowd as she invited them to have a taste of her cupcakes! It was her very first attempt to bake. "It's really healthy!"Their school was having a bake sale, but Joan and her partner hardly sold a treat. She had samples prepared for everyone to taste, and perhaps that was the reason she was barely selling anything!In support of thy neighbor, Christopher approached Joan's stall with his best friend, Cole."This better be good, Joan? After all, you are associated with us, being Chris' neighbor," teased Cole, picking up one piece of that sliced cake and putting it in his mouth."Of course, it is! Give it a try!" Responded Joan in defense, but she quickly rolled her eyes to say, "No
Happiness. This was Joan's status on her social media account, and it easily caught Christopher's attention.She had a new picture up on her profile; a new and confident Joan Belle.The picture was a cropped image of her in a beach dress, showing off her slender shoulder blades and neck. She was looking up seductively to a man, and she obviously was resting her hand on a chest.Who was the man? That was the common question going around her social media account and all she could say to that was, "You'll find out soon."Joan was receiving compliments on her profile page, admiring the new her."You look great, girl!""Sexy, Joan Belle!"Lina, Joan's best friend, was her number one cheerer, posted, "Go, girl! Make all the men drool! I love you!"Christopher scrolled down to the very end of the comments section and saw the very last remark belonged to Cole. It said, "I'll see you later, sexy!"Christop
Panting and soft moans echoed through the bedroom space of a luxurious penthouse. A woman's seductive cry called out to the man pumping on top of her."Chris - yeah! Baby, do you forgive me? Mmmmm." Shantal Lin said before biting her lip. She put a hand on Christopher's handsome face before complimenting his actions, "Baby, you fuck me so good."Christopher scolded Shantal, the second he came to the Penthouse they both acquired. They meant to live together in the next few days, but was halted by his sudden mixed feelings for Joan.After getting into an argument, Shantal did what she thought was the best way to resolve Christopher's anger. She seduced him, and Christopher was easily tempted by her provocation.They easily found themselves stripped, naked in bed, and right down to business."Fuck! Ahhh!" Christopher let out a cry of satisfaction, feeling his desires increased by the sight of Shantal's breast bouncing in his every th
"Joan, you are spouting nonsense! If your father should ever find out, he would kill me outright. Let me take you - Joan!" Cole fell to the floor, landing on his back after Joan practically threw herself at him.Cole ended up groaning in pain.She started pulling down the top of her dress while saying, "I want to know - I want to know how sex feels! Why would Christopher be at the mercy of Shantal Lin!""Joan! First of all - "He did not get to finish his thoughts! Joan slammed her palms against the floor, fixing her gaze on Cole, and without warning, she smothered her lips against his.'Fuck!' That was all Cole could think about right at that very moment. His mind told him to push away, but he utterly froze. The woman of his dreams was sloppily kissing him!Seconds in getting a clumsy kiss, however, Joan slowed down, resting on the side of his neck. Barely a whisper, she said, "You - you smell so... good."When Cole
Hearing him say that he respected her somehow warmed her heart. Al the more when he cared for what her parents would think of her, being drunk and having had passed out."Why didn't I just chose to love you?" Joan asked, thinking about how Cole was once again her comfort.Cole was already walking in the direction of his bathroom when Joan spoke. Her words hit him like an arrow that he suspended for a second. He turned back to her and said, "Joan? Keep asking yourself that maybe you'll find the answer."Heartbeats later.Joan and Cole found themselves at the Belle's mansion, getting the yells of a lifetime from Alexander Belle.No matter how Joan explained to her father that she was already an adult, there was no holding her father back.Cole, on the other hand, merely had a hand over his face, unsure how he got into this mess with Joan. Yet, he answered it himself. Joan was his weakness."That's it! The two of you! I