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
Chloe's POVThe next day, Ethan and I settled Ariana's appointments with the doctor, before Ethan went to work. They even said that we could take Ariana home, and I was surprised. I initiatially assumed that we were going to be staying there for the whole period of the treatment, as we mostly stayed there in the hospital that we were, before I came to find Ethan.Ethan assigned a driver to us, and told me that he would take me wherever I wanted to go. I appreciated it, as I didn't come with my car, and I was always wanted Ariana to be comfortable in whatever vehicle she entered. I knew that I was overreacting, but I was only a scared mother.When we got home, Ariana happily came down, wearing the princess dress Bonnie made for her. I had made her change out of it the previous day, so it was still clean."Mommy, has Ethan gone to work?" She then asked me, and I nodded."Yes, but he will be back soon."I thought of teaching her when we get back inside, but I decided to let her rest firs
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
Chloe's POVI was pacing around my room, my heart drumming so loud. What kind of mess was I getting myself into? Why didn't I stop him when he asked me to? I was starting to question my reason and morality. I was never the one to look at or even think of touching someone else's partner. This was all levels of wrong. But I couldn't help myself.The moment he touched me, my womanly parts that had been dormant for years came alive. Everywhere my body connected with his, it felt like he was lighting a fire on its path. I was so fucking defenseless. I wanted him and I wanted him badly.I thought he would come after me when I left the room, but I was glad that he didn't. I needed this space to sought out my messed up mind.After much contemplation, I had a bath and changed into another jean and a simple black t-shirt. I wanted to go see Bonnie.I came out of my room and went to Ethan's. I knocked lightly, not wanting the door to open. I was not ready to face him again."I will be going over
Chloe's POVWhen I got home, I went to check on Ariana. I wanted to give her, her morning bath, but I was surprised she already bathed and changed her clothes. Even her hair was combed. Did the house keeper bath her?She was snuggled up in Bonnie's arms, but she wiggled her way out and she rushed to hug me when she saw me. I giggled, hugging and kissing her. "Good morning, baby.""Did you and Aunty Bonnie have fun last night?"I nodded. "A lot of fun. We played so many games."Her eyes widened dramatically, making me chuckle. "Really?""Of course." She left me and went back to Bonnie, bombarding her with questions, and Bonnie patiently answered her."Who bathed you today, Ari?""It was Ethan." She answered before she continued to talk to Bonnie.Bonnie and I glanced at ourselves, the surprise in our eyes mirroring each other. He did dress her up neatly. The only thing he didn't do right was her hair. He just combed it and left it. I never imagined that he knew how to take care of chil
Ethan's POVWhen I got home, I met Chloe and Ariana studying together. I stood behind the door to watch them for a while, and I didn't realize that I had been smiling.I loved the way Ari's eyes shone and the way she smiles and giggles any time she understood something. Then her face will fall if there was something she was finding difficult. Chloe on the other hand was a wonderful and very patient teacher. She took her time, explaining and breaking everything down for her in the simplest terms. I knew that I could not teach like that.Ari suddenly looked up and saw me. "Ethan is here!" She pointed, getting up. I loved how excited she always got anytime she saw me. She was very fond of me. The only thing that would make it better was if she actually called me 'Dad' instead of my name. But I would take what I was getting for now.As usual, she rushed into my arms and I picked her up."Mommy told me that you gave me a hundred dollars today. I thought it was two dollars."I chuckled, peck
Chloe's POVThe next morning, I went to work after spending some time with my daughter. She was crying when I left, and I felt guilty for leaving her. I knew that Marian would watch her, but she was not used to being away from me. But I needed to work too.The day went well, and I didn't really see Mister Parson for almost the whole day. It was when I was about to go home that I saw him.I was just going out of my office, and I met him coming out of his. Our eyes met, and I shot him a polite smile."Good day, Mister Parson.""Good day, Miss Summers. How was your first day?""It went very well." I answered politely, and he nodded to himself."Are you done for today?" He asked, checking his wrist watch for the time."Yes.""Oh. I forgot you were part time." He smiled, revealing the dimples in his cheeks, and I thought he was cute at that moment. "Did you come with a car?""I boarded a taxi.""Do you mind if I drop you home? I was just about leaving as well. I am done with my work today.
Ethan's POVIt was a Saturday morning, so Chloe and I didn't go to work. Today was the day she had decided to move out. She had rented and paid for that apartment with her money, and I knew that she didn't have much. She was just so fucking stubborn.Last night was the worst I had had in a very long time. I couldn't help the awful feeling in my chest as I thought of the house without her. She had only been here for a month, but it felt like she brought a spark of light with her, and now she was leaving, I could feel the spark dying.I thought she couldn't frustrate me more than she had been doing for the last few days, when she refused to speak to me. She was angry at me, and she wanted nothing to do with me. But even her silence was better than her absence. I felt as if something was being ripped out of me, like something was stolen from me.I went to Ariana's room where she was, hugging our little girl. She had packed her bags and placed them in her car last night, so that Ariana wo