Chloe's POVI locked the door as soon as I entered my room, my heart hammering in my chest. I had always found Ethan physically attractive, and maybe it was beginning to mess with my head. I hated anytime he got too close to me, because I get the strange compelling feeling to get closer. Maybe it was because it's been so long since I had a man in my life. I had Dylan, but I wasn't really sure of my feelings towards him, and we had never been intimate or left together alone in a confined space.I went into the bathroom to pour water on my face to help me relax. I then went back into the room and changed into a soft pink comfortable silk nightgown. I gathered my hair into a lose ponytail, before going to bed.I needed to collect my thoughts. I said I would avoid him, but this was his house, and it was going to be difficult, especially when we have Ariana pulling us together all the time.I frowned deeply thinking of him. This man was engaged, yet he was flirting with me. Did he plan to

Chloe's POVI ran my hands through my hair as I opened the door to my room, before banging it closed. My heart was thudding loudly, and I was conflicted with so many emotions. The feel of Ethan's lips still lingered on mine. As much as I hated to admit it, it felt damn good.Fuck! Why would he do that? He was cheating on his fiancee, and I felt so bad that it was with me. And to make things worse, I fucking kissed him too. I couldn't just stop myself. By the time I did, it was already too late. I had already kissed him.A knock on my door made me jolt in shock. I didn't need anyone to tell me that it was Ethan."Chloe, please open the door." He begged, his voice low and solemn. I cursed myself because I was tempted to open up for him. "Chloe, we need to talk.""No. We don't need to talk. All I need is for you to stay away from me.""Chloe, I know what I did was wrong, but..." I waited for him to complete his statement, but I heard him curse instead. "Just open the damn door so we can

Ethan's POVYesterday, I had seen Chloe the happiest since she and Ariana came to live with me. I could easily tell that she and her best friend had a very strong bond, and she had her every happy. I found myself wishing I could do the same for her. She wasn't really sad, but I knew that she was burdened and constantly scared because of our daughter. I was scared too, but Chloe had been with her all her life, and she had seen the worst of everything.I had an important meeting today at work, but I kept getting lost, thinking of her. I remembered our kiss and how she had reacted to it. She would not talk to me, unless it was necessary, and it was usually because of Ariana.The meeting ended quickly, but I had to endure another painful hour with the governor's son. I didn't exactly hate the meeting, as he had some very bright ideas and we have some good talks together. I only started to hate it when he brought the talk of his sister, who would be coming back to the country in less than

Chloe's POVAriana and I had been staying with Ethan for about two weeks now, and it was time for her to go to the hospital for her chemotherapy.Ethan decided not to go to work that day, as he wanted to be there for the whole process that day. I learnt from the doctors that the process could be stressful, discomforting and overwhelming for Ariana, and I felt scared going through the whole thing, but I felt a little bit better with Ethan's presence. Perhaps I needed the support. Bonnie was coming too, and I was even more thankful for that.Ariana and I stayed at the back of the car, and Ethan decided to stay with us, while a driver drove us. I don't know why, but I felt some kind of relief seeing as Ethan was sharing my feelings and fears. Bonnie was usually very supportive, but it was different with Ethan, perhaps because he was her father."Hey, Ari, how are you feeling?" I asked my daughter who had been quiet. She never looked forward to her treatments, and I didn't blame her. She h

Ethan's POVI was on my way back home, but my mind was all over the place. I had a rough day. Ashley called and I decided to take her call this time. I expected her to be mad, but she wasn't.This has been the longest I had ignored her. Unlike before where she would show her displeasure, but eventually calm down, there was nothing this time. She even seemed too pleased to hear my voice, and she told me how excited she was for our wedding that was coming. She then reminded me that she would be coming in a week. A fucking week. I didn't realize it was this close already.When Chloe told me to ask her, I didn't. I just didn't want to speak to her. And then there was also the matter of Chloe.She was making me feel so many things. I was still angry at her for keeping Ari away from me. She tried to apologize, but an apology wouldn't bring back the times I missed. She irked me a lot too any time she rejects my offers. I had attempted to give her money in the past days, but she would always