Eric's brows sprang, and his eyes bulged when he realized what he had done - Hugging Chloe abruptly. He quickly let her go and took his gaze to the other side. He didn't want her to see how stupid or tenacious he was."I'm sorry about that" He tried his best not to stutter. Chloe could only look at him in deep thoughts."I'm truly sorry" He said again, wondering why she was not replying but staring intently at him instead.Chloe gulped heavily and nodded, like she had succumbed to his plea."Er… Yeah." She stuttered and thought why she had to speak that way. She wasn't the hugger, so why did she feel that nervous and anxious?Eric forced a small smile and turned to leave. Chloe watched him walk away from her. Her mind felt like it was burdened, and she felt like releasing it."Wait!" She suddenly screeched, causing Eric to stop his movement."Me?" He whispered to her hearing without turning over. Chloe took about three steps towards him."Yes. You're the only person one here" She said
Dylan pinched his brows and took his gaze away from her stretched arm, totally ignoring the wanting handshake. He took his gaze to her face and sighed deeply."I'm sorry, but I don't take things from strangers. Have a nice day, Miss Chloe Walker" He told her and pulled the door to shut it, but Chloe was quick in grabbing the door, and she opened it properly. She was fuming, but Dylan couldn't read her emotions but he could apprehend she was indeed upset judging from the way her hand tightly held the door."Aren't you being too cold? I was just trying to be nice and this is what I get?" Chloe shook her head."I never asked you for this. Anyway, if you really want me to congratulate you for packing in here… then receive my congratulations. And, can you let go of this door? I need to shut it"Chloe smirked at him. "He's indeed horrible. So much for being worried" She thought inwardly."Hello? I'm talking to you? I would appreciate it if you let my door go" He said.Chloe felt her head sp
Profoundly, Chloe's eyes dug into the wall. Her hands were all shaky, but she managed to firmly grip onto her phone which was against her ear. She gulped hard and muttered; "Who is this?"Who could it be? An unknown number calling her by the name Ariel? Did someone know she was living a life of a lie? Did someone know of her fake life? Her thoughts rampaged around her scared mind.There was a laugh at the other end. "Do you find my voice strange, young woman? Or do I need to introduce myself?" The voice sounded.Chloe couldn't tuck in her curiosity anymore. She got on her feet and bit her fingernails like always. "What do you want from me?" She inquired."What are you talking about?" The voice answered fast and it felt childish."Huh?" She whispered, flapping her long lashes up and down."Gosh, Ariel. It's me, Mr. Samson""Mr. Samson?" She asked in a whisper. It was obvious she didn't even remember who he was."Goodness. Samson Campbell. Samson... Campbell" He said his name twice inte
A smile spread on Eric's thin lips. Just by looking at him, one would know that he was pleased. Not only Chloe's statement made him elated, but her voice brought solace to his wretched soul."Hmm… Instead of grabbing food, why not drink? A late night beer would do the trick" He said."Hmm… With lots of BBQs and chilly sauce that would be able to thaw the tongue?" She smiled and he chuckled."Sure thing. The bills are all on me" Eric spoke."Nice!" Chloe exclaimed and both of them erupted out a loud and wild laugh.However, a knock sent Chloe flinching. She rose and walked to the door."I see you have a visitor. Let's talk later" said Eric."Hmm… Sure" She replied and he hung up. Chloe stared at the door which was being knocked upon. She wondered who might be at the other end. Nobody knew where she lived. It made her nervous and, at the same time, curious."Hmm…Hmm" Chloe cleared her throat. "Who's there?" She asked, rubbing her wooden door.A loud sigh followed, and it wasn't from her
"Let go of me! Fûcking let go of my hair! Stand up! Stand up, I say!" Dylan yapped, crazily. Chloe scrunched her nose and squinted her eyes. With roughened lips, she replied, “Apologize first” "Ah…Ah…Ah" Dylan whimpered, feeling the pain of his hair being pulled from its scalp. "I'm sorry!" He barked. "Oh… Don't act smart with me. Saying that impolitely won't get you anywhere" She barked back. "Ow… Okay, I'm sorry. I'm genuinely sorry" He said, trying not to harden or rise his voice. Chloe smirked and let his hair go. Dylan heaved when he felt the pain subsided drastically. She sneered, and watched his face, which was occupied with a scowl. "Can you stand up now?" Dylan said, roughing his hair. Chloe blinked her eyes fast when she saw she was sitting on Dylan's body. She quickly sprang up and faked a loud cough. "You deserve it. Next time, behave well. I ain't no sweet neighbor. I don't tolerate nonsense" She said. Dylan sighed and proceeded to stand up, but he couldn't. Inst
She bit her bottom lip hard and bowed her head. "I'm sorry, sir" She whispered to his hearing. Dylan sniffed and rubbed his drink."Get me my usual beverage" He said and walked into his office. Chloe clenched her fist and wished days would pass by so that she would teach him a lesson at home, as Chloe Walker. Currently, she is Ariel Peterson, his naive and sweet secretary who ought to respect him.Chloe left her desk and took the company's debit card from Ellen before leaving the premises. It didn't take Chloe 10 minutes to come back and when she was back, her hand was clinging onto the coffee paper bag."Come in" She heard after knocking on Dylan's door twice.Chloe dabbed her hair and cleared her throat before entering the office. From the looks of it, he seemed busy. Dylan was going through some files on his desk, and he only spared her a glance."Your cup of cappuccino" Chloe said and dropped the coffee cup on the desk.Dylan only nodded, and she turned to leave. However, his voic
The driver held his nose feeling hurt, he took his gaze to Chloe who was staring nervously at him."Blood…Blood" She spluttered pointing her index finger at his face. The poor man looked at his hand and saw the red blood on his palm. He gasped in shock and coldly looked at Chloe, who seemed to be whispering at him in plea."Pretend you don't know me" She whispered to him, rubbing her palms."Chloe, What was that for? Hitting the man just like that?" Chloe heard Dylan say.She chuckled nervously and brought out a piece of tissue which she handed to the driver."I'm sorry, Sir. Please wipe it with this" She said.The man scowled as he wiped the blood stain from his face."I'm sorry" Chloe said again, this time whispering it."Why are you whispering?" The man whispered."You're whispering too" Chloe smiled, and the man chuckled lowly."I will explain everything to you, Mr. Ben" Chloe didn't stop whispering."I see you still recognize me" The driver, who happens to Be Mr. Ben, cooed."Of
"Huhm… What are you doing, Sir?" asked Chloe, defiantly. Dylan pushed his gaze towards her and scoffed, scornfully."What do you mean? Didn't you ask me to hold you? Isn't that exactly what I'm doing?"Chloe chuckled, which triggered his annoyance. "Sir, I mean… You should hold me... wrap your arms around my waist. This will make you not to trip during the ride"Dylan felt stupid at that instant. He cleared his throat and quickly yanked his hand away from her arm. Chloe shook her head and faced front, then wore her helmet back on."Sir, You got to hold me" She reminded."I'm not deaf! Just ride along and don't mind me. I can handle this myself. Goodness! Must you talk? Or have you forgotten how late it's getting?" He scowled.Chloe sighed and whispered a sorry. She held the handles and soon started pedaling. Meanwhile, Dylan could feel his body wavering."Should I hold her?" He thought, his hands slowly reaching her waist side."No!" He thought aloud and took his hand further away. "N