Chapter Eight

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I had just got back from the meeting and all I really wanted to do now was curl up in my bed and sleep as Ace's horrified face after the incident replayed in my mind, giving me peace of mind.

After a long day of meeting, sleep was next option.

Stepping out of the elevator, the darkness in my living room greeted me, which got me confused.

Because I never turn off my lights.

Could it be Chloe? I wondered.

When I stepped further into the room to switch the on the lights, I was completely throw off balance when a loud, “Happy birthday!!!!!” penetrated my ears, and suddenly the lights came on again.

My hand flew to my chest in fright and I couldn't help the gasped that escaped me, immediately I saw it was Chloe.

“Gosh Chloe, were you trying to killme? You scared me out.” I scolded, still recovering from the mild heart attack.

She let out a light chuckle, “um….laws of birthday surprise says frightening the celebrant with an unplanned surprise is completely acceptable.” She