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
Ethan's POVMy whole body froze and all my hairs stood on ends when I saw Ashley. My eyes met with Chloe's, and I did not miss the hurt in them. I wanted to say something to her, but I was not given the chance as Ashley lunged towards me, flinging her hands around me and telling me how much she missed me. Chloe blinked a few times, before she turned around and rushed out.My mind was in a complete haze, and I unwrapped her hands from my body and pushed her a bit from me."Why are you here? You were supposed to come tomorrow." I asked her, not bothering to hide the displeasure in my voice."I thought to surprise you." She was still smiling brightly, her eyes squinting happily."I don't like surprises. Next time you are coming to my house, you let me know." My voice came out colder than I intended. I was usually soft with her. Even though I didn't like her enough to marry her, she didn't bother me in anyway and I thought we could manage together. Until now. Until Chloe maneuvered her way
Chloe's POVI left Ethan's mansion last night with a completely shattered heart. I cried all the way from his home to my new apartment. For a moment, I was glad that I didn't come with Ari. I didn't know how I would had hidden my tears from her.I didn't plan it, neither did I realize when it happened, but my heart opened to him, and he crawled his way inside, occupying every bit of it like he belonged there. I was still mending my broken heart when I heard a knock on the door. I opened the door to meet the object of my desire staring at me with so much longing in his eyes. He was so near, yet he seems so far.I longed to hug him, to kiss him, to even smell his familiar musky scent, but I held myself back. But then he said the word that made my heart leap."I broke up with her."As much as I felt bad and guilty for Ashley, I could not help but rejoice within me. Anyway they would had just made each other miserable.He tried to kiss me, but I held him back. I wanted to be absolutely su