GabeThe worst thing was - I didn’t stop.That night, after she almost caught me staring through her window, I kept going back.Some invisible force was pulling me in the same direction over and over again, and I couldn’t fight it. I couldn’t resist it.So every day I left the office, I would go to the same place - the alley behind Chloe’s pastry shop.Yes, her name was Chloe. Chloe Danvers.After that first night I spent in a car at the back of her shop, I Googled her. Lame, I knew, but I learned - actually, I concluded more since there was not much info for me to dig out. Maybe someone with the proper hacking skills could find more, but I chose to travel the crazy path - I decided stalking was a better option.Although, it was worth it because I got to know she lived alone and led an unusually peaceful life. She rarely went out, didn’t have a vast circle of friends, and loved her job as she spent a lot of time in her workshop, even when her colleagues were all gone, and there were n
Chloe“OK, people!” Gina barged into the shop one morning. “I’m back early, and you three! We’re going out tonight to check out this new club. I already made reservations! Hey, who’s the kid? He looks underage? He can’t come. Unless he has a fake ID.” her voice and characteristic blabbering enticed a broad smile, and I dropped what I was doing to greet her.Gina had been my best friend since we met in middle school, and from that moment, we were inseparable. We attended college together, but after graduation, she found a job in the finance sector, and I went for my dream. Although physically opposite, with personalities that didn’t clash on too many common stances, Gina and I had a harmonious relationship and were more like sisters than just best friends. I always believed Mother Nature made a mistake and separated us at birth.I scanned her appearance quickly before I pulled her into a hug, and she returned instantly. “Nice haircut.” It differed from the one she had two weeks ago whe
ChloeThe music was louder than I expected. The vibrations echoing off the club’s walls settled in my stomach, surprising me with dizziness. But soon enough, I adapted, and familiar beats surged through me, making me want to dance the night away.Abby, Simon, Gina, and I took our place at the tall table, and I found my way to the bar to order drinks for everyone. Of course, I knew well that Simon preferred his beer, Abby loved cocktails, and ever since Gina and I discovered tequila in the early days of college, it became our signature drink whenever we would go out to party. I grabbed a bottle of Milagro, knowing that Simon would join us as soon as he finished the beer.A few shots in, and I was relaxed as I hadn’t been in a long time. Heading out to the main dance floor, I waved for the rest of them to follow. But Simon was with Dave on the video call, poor lovesick puppy, and Abby was already flirting with a guy she bumped into a minute ago, so Gina and I pushed through the crowd an
Chloe‘Should I say something?’ I wondered while sitting beside Gabriel on the uncomfortable bench in the hospital’s waiting area. What’s more, I was wondering the same throughout the ride Gabriel provided, but each time I opened my mouth to speak, I would quickly close them, afraid of sounding stupid.I was focused on Simon and his bleeding nose until we arrived at the emergency room, where a nurse took him away. Even though the waiting area was crowded, I felt like I was all alone in the world with no one else but Gabriel beside me.Too aware of his presence, I twiddled with the phone before I unlocked it and called Gina. Somehow, it didn’t surprise me when the call went unanswered, but I was worried for her, so I redialed.“Don’t bother.” His deep voice rang in my ears, startling me. “She won’t answer tonight.” The certainty with which he spoke made my head involuntarily snap towards him, and my eyes met his grey skies.I swallowed words that urged me to get out, and the next hour
ChloeThroughout the entire weekend, I couldn’t erase the smile from my face. I was grinning like crazy.I tried staying remotely serious a couple of times, but as soon as I would lose focus, my lips would involuntarily turn upwards, so in the end, I gave up on trying to control myself and embraced this newfound excitement.It was because of him. He made me feel like I hadn’t felt in so long - light as air, weightless.I was perfectly aware that he hated me as I aided his bride in leaving him minutes before their wedding. Hell, I would’ve hated me if I were him! But that didn’t stop me, no. I didn’t need him to return the ball to my court and feel the same as I did. It was enough for me just to feel good.Although it was a shame that nothing could happen between us, he was the first man in a while that made me giddy.Abby and Simon had two days off, and I gave Franke a weekend off when he showed up for the shift.The truth was - I wanted to be alone. I felt too good to share my happin
ChloeI left a hundred messages for Gina, but she never responded to any of them, and I was worried about her. However, she was finally with the man she had loved for years - they could use some time alone. Sending in a SWAT team could wait.While I was still stuck feeling the same verve every time I thought about Gabriel Miller.What surprised me was when I started seeing him more often. I met him at the local supermarket where I usually got my supplies. He carried an ice cream container, and since I had no idea where he lived or if this market was a common place for him to get groceries, I found it of no suspicion.A few days later, I spotted him again in the mall where I went shopping and one late afternoon in the park where I loved to jog occasionally.Every time we met, Gabriel never said a word to me; he would nod his head or look me straight in the eye. But whenever our gazes clashed, I would recognize a daring smile in them. They invited me, challenged me. I felt the pull and
ChloeI found Gabriel leisurely sprawled on the couch in my living room. Could he look any more like he belonged there?“Can I get you something to drink?” I asked my guest awkwardly. “I’ve got some cold beer in the fridge.”“Sure.”I ambled to the kitchen and grabbed two bottles, passing one to him before I moved to sit on the sofa across from where he sat, with only a club table separating us.“Do you know why I’m here?” his voice sent a chill down my spine, but he needed not to explain.I stared as hypnotized as the water beads formed on the green glass before I took a gulp of the cold beverage, allowing myself a moment to relish in the bitterness that exploded in my mouth before I started talking.“I will tell you everything that happened and how I became involved. I have no intention of saying anything but the truth; what you’ll do with it is solely up to you.” I waited for his confirmation, which came as an intense gaze, before I continued.“As you probably can guess, I delivere
Chloe“Tell me you want me,” his labored breath tickled my earlobe as his tongue licked its brims, adding fuel to the fire that was already burning in me.“I want you,” I moaned in response, barely sane. If he continued with those ministrations, I’d die a quick and sweet death!His hot lips moved south to my jawline and further down my neck while his hands skillfully parted my knees to make a place for him to come impossibly closer to me. He slammed his hips against mine, and I felt his growing bulge through a thin layer of clothes that separated us and hurried to get rid of them.Strong fingers squeezed my thighs, causing me to whimper in expectation. As my hands and lips explored his delicious body, his tight muscles flexed under my touch, and I relished in the realization of the power I held over him.If I wanted, I could drive him crazy. If he didn’t make me go crazy first!One pinch to my butt cheek later, and the next thing I heard was the sound of fabric tearing; my blouse ende