Ethan's POV Chloe asked me to fly her on my helicopter. She had not mentioned it since the time I used it to rescue her from Joshua Parson, until this morning, so I decided to take her this night. She told me how surprised she was that day, and I found her absolutely adorable. The excitement on her face rubbed off me the moment I took my to the private helipad in this estate. I opened the door for her and helped her climb, before going to the other side and joining her. Chloe was grinning from ear to ear. Her hand hovered like she wanted to touch something, anything, but maybe she was afraid she would spoil something. I came to to her, and helped her put on her seatbelt and helmet, which had a headset attached to it. I knocked on the helmet, and she glared at me. "You look lovely." I teased, but it was true anyway. I went to my seat and did the same for myself. "Are you ready?" I asked as I turned to her. She closed her eyes tightly, before inhaling deeply and exhaling. She repe
Ethan's POVI had been thinking of saying those words to Chloe for so long now. I had been waiting for the perfect time. But now, I realized that there was no perfect time. Every moment I spent in her presence was perfect. So I just blurted those two words that I had been holding myself back from saying to her, while I held my breath as I waited for her answer.Her beautiful eyes were wide as they stared back at me, and she tightened her hold on my hand. I couldn't read her at this moment. Was she going to accept? Would she refuse? The thought of that suddenly made my heart skip and squeeze in a bad way.I knew that she was already in love with me, but I had never asked her what her thoughts were about marriage, whether she would be interested. And now, with each painful moment, each painful breath, I was regretting that."Chloe we could... I mean... You don't have... I am sor...""Yes.""You don't have to accept if you don't want to. If you need more time, I will be happy to give..."
Bonnie's POVI opened the fridge in the living room to get out the gallon of milk. I gulped it down, as if it would save me.The memories of what happened last night was flashing into my mind mercilessly, making me wish that I could go back in time. I had acted so fucking desperate.Did I truly ask him if I was lovable? This must be the result of being single for too long.A hand to my back made me jump in fright and spill some of the milk."Jeremy!" I turned to see my brother grinning at me."Good morning, little sister. I need you to tell me where you were last night, and why you look like you have seen a ghost.""None of your fucking business. Leave me alone." I snapped, but he just rolled his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest."Some important secret huh?" He wiggled his brow playfully.As if I was not feeling embarrassed enough."I am busy this morning, Jer. I also have a client to meet up with, so I don't have the time for your shenanigans."He raised his hands in surrende
Chloe's POVBonnie dragged me into the night club, as I reluctantly followed after her. I didn't plan to come here, but she thought it would cheer me up.I had recently been fired from work, and it had left me feeling a little moody. My boss had asked me to sleep with him, and when I refused, he framed me up and fired me. He spread different rumours, making my colleagues believe that I had tried to seduce him for a promotion.Just before we entered, Bonnie stopped and stood in front of me. She held my shoulders at arms length, and I knew that she was going say something to cheer me up. She was my ever supportive best friend."I brought you here to have fun, to forget about that fucking boss of yours. I know that you really liked the job and it paid you a lot, but with a boss like that, it is not worth it. You will get another one, so fuck him!"I smiled, nodding my head at her. I then decided that I was going to my best to have fun, just so her effort would not be wasted.Bonnie began
Chloe's POVI woke up the next morning to find the man still sleeping. It was even now that I realized that I did not even know his name. I stared at him for a while, and found out that he was one beautiful sculpture of a man. I could easily rate him among the finest I had ever seen.Memories of our night together came rushing into my mind, and I found it shocking to believe that I had actually slept with a stranger, and it was one wild night. I was sure that I would never forget it in my entire life.I tried to get out of the bed gently, so that he would not hear me, but before I came down, he opened his eyes. I found myself staring into them for a moment."Were you going to leave without telling me?" He asked groggily, seemingly displeased."I would have written you a note."He abruptly got up and grasped my wrist. "I don't even know your name.""Chloe. Not like it is very important." I joked.He then allowed me to crawl down the bed, and I quickly began to dress back up.I caught t
Chloe's POV~Five years laterI knelt in front of my daughter who was lying on the hospital bed, my heart hurting. She had been diagnosed of cancer, and I had spent almost every penny I had made on her. Bonnie too had spent almost all the money she was saving to start up her own fashion house on my daughter. It pained me to see her sacrifice so much for me, but it hurt me even more to see my little girl suffer. She did not deserve any of these.I suddenly felt a familiar touch on my shoulder, and I knew that it was Bonnie. "I think it is time you let Ethan know. He might do something. Ariana needs help, and she needs it soon. Her father is a billionaire, it shouldn't be that difficult. He could easily solve all her problems, and Ariana will be free." She persuaded me, and I nodded, knowing that she was making sense.I didn't want to go back to Ethan, because I wanted to raise my daughter on my own at first. But when I had her, I decided to let him know. I believed it would be unfair t
Ethan's POVI watched as the slender lady entered my office with my receptionist, her face filled with determination, even though I could easily tell from how swollen her eyes were that she had been crying. I remembered her. I remembered the night we spent together. I also remembered how I missed her terribly, but she didn't seem to want anything to do with me. Eventually I gave up on her to focus on more important things.I dismissed my receptionist and invited Chloe to come sit in the chair facing me, and she readily did."I am sorry for causing you trouble this morning at your..." She began, but I cut her off."You mentioned that you have a child with me." I went straight to the point, and she nodded."A beautiful little girl, full of light." She said, and from the glimmer in her eyes, I could tell that she loved her daughter so much."And you are certain that this daughter of yours is mine?"She nodded. "She is.""If it is true, shouldn't I sue you for keeping her away from me?"I
Chloe's POVI could not say that I had not thought of that possiblity of Ethan wanting custody of my daughter, but I tried to push that to the back of my mind and focus on what was most important. But now he had thrown it in my face, I couldn't help the fear that I felt. I didn't want to lose my daughter. She was the most important thing to me in this world."I have been taking care of her by myself well enough!" I argued with him."Are you sure? Because you don't look like you have it all together right now."Arrogant bastard!"Ethan, please."He shook his head. "I will see you tomorrow."He then left without sparing me one more glance.What would I do if he decides to take her from me? He had the money and connections after all. I took a deep breath. At least, he would help her. Her life was the most important to me at this point.The next day came quickly, and like Ethan promised, he came to move Ari to a new hospital.I had packed Ariana's things and had gotten her ready. I held h