When did you become like this

Late in the evening, at around 11pm almost midnight, Chloe walked in drunk. After the episode earlier, and the harsh words from the man she loved, Chloe sought refuge in a bar.

On their way to the villa, Chloe ordered to be dropped off on the road, that she would find her way home, on her own. At first, Devin was adamant to leave her on her own. Because, he had been ordered by his boss and he couldn't afford to go against him.

Chloe got annoyed and began to shout so loud and throwing her tantrums, attracting passersby. Seeing how stubborn she proved to be, Devin gave up and drove away, leaving her alone, in the dark.

Chloe walked down the road , while still carrying her high-heeled shoes in her hands. People who passed by gave her a glance, others stopping to watch her as she aimlessly walked on the road. She looked like someone who didn't have a direction of where to go to. But, Chloe didn't care at all. 

After walking for a while, she came across a bar that was situated along the road. She walked in. As she sauntered in, everyone couldn't help glancing at her. She was still in her designer balloon dress, her high heels still in her hands. This prompted the people to talk, while exchanging glances with each other.

"Who's she?" they began to question each other, throwing glances at her. 

"Isn't she jayden's sister?" Why is she here?" a woman asked, seeming familiar with her. 

"What! You mean, she's from the Anderson's family!" one woman shouted,unable to believe what she was hearing.

This was a simple bar for common people like them, where they could only afford to throw their weight around. Seeing jayden's sister, one of the wealthiest people in town walk into such a simple bar, no words could describe their surprise. Men were salivating over her.

Chloe, however, didn't mind their words. She had so much in her head, she didn't have time to talk. Without giving them a glance,  she walked to the furthest end away from people before sinking in the chair.

"Barman," she called out. "Get me a bottle of your best beer," she ordered. Few minutes later, the bartender walked back, carrying Budweiser, the most popular beer in town and the most valued beer brand.

She poured a glass of the beer before she sipped it. After having a few glasses, she was drunk. But, it wasn't enough for her to forget about his words. She continued to sip her glass of beer, as she wiped the tears that were cascading down her face.

She recalled the harsh words he said to her. She loved him so much, and the fact that she would lose him, made it unbearably painful for her. As the only daughter of the Anderson's, daddy's daughter, she had everything she wanted.

The fact that she could have anything she wanted, made her to believe that she could have Ethan to herself. But, in the end, she got disappointed. She knew from the start, Ethan didn't love her. But, they had been doing well. What really happened after he came from his trip? Did he meet another woman, while there? Did he fall in love with another woman? As these thoughts ran through her mind, Chloe pulled her hair so tight until it began to hurt, as she shuddered in fear at the thought of losing him to someone else.

"Ethan, no matter what you say, you're mine! I won't let you leave me like that! I'm ready to fight to keep you!" she uttered. Her eyes were filled with determination. She was determined to do everything in her power, to keep him. She took another sip of her beer, as she glared in one direction not minding to wipe her tears.

She kept ordering for beer, one after another, until she was too drunk to support herself to the door. She staggered to the door, into a taxi and drove away.

The mansion all quiet, it seemed everyone was asleep. The lights inside were turned off. She tiptoed to the stairs careful not to wake her brother up. As she lifted her left leg ready to climb up, the lights were automatically turned on. Her brother, Jayden, stood at the door, his hands folded across his chest, while he stared at the woman who seemed to have realized, she had been caught in the act.

When he returned from the office, the maids told him that she went out in the afternoon. He assumed that, probably, she went to see her best friend, Ann, so he didn't give much thought to it. When she still hadn't returned home, he became worried. Her phone was switched off, he couldn't reach out to her. 

Immediately, he made a phone call to Ann, and to everyone else who was close to her, but they all claimed not to know her whereabouts. With a sigh, he decided to wait for her. This was their home. No matter where she might have gone to, she would still come home. He had been resting on the sofa, lights off, when he heard someone open the door. He knew, definitely, it was her. He krept on her, and headed to the door before he turned the lights on.

"Where are you coming from at this time of the night, Chloe?" he questioned her. He walked closer to her, and he smelt the alcohol.

"What has really gotten into you, Chloe? What will mum and dad say, when they see you like this, drunk?" he spoke, his voice filled with anger.

"When did you become like this? Lately, you've become someone totally different. Is it because of Ethan that you've decided to ruin yourself with alcohol?"

Chloe remained quiet. Jayden was right after all. She had changed so much, because of Ethan. She went to a bar, because of him. She got herself drunk because she wanted to forget about his harsh words. And now, she was ready to deal with any woman who dared to take him away from her.

"Yes, you're right!" she sneered. "I changed a lot, and you know why? It's Ethan! Can't you see how much I love him! Why don't you help me! Talk to him, I'm sure he'll listen to you! Just do something to help me out," she spoke, tears cascading down her face. Her legs had become weak due to the alcohol, she could no longer stand on her own, without holding the bannister to support her already weakened body.