War

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