Two days since Mr. Bailey came to the office for the last time.During one entire year, Chloe had never seen Mr. Bailey miss a single day at work. Was he with his ex-fiancée? Chloe sighed heavily. That question was around her mind since Brianna told her Jill was back in town.Chloe was in the elevator with two other people, waiting for another workday to start.Suddenly the doors opened on the parking floor and she smelled that unique scent. When she lifted her head, there he was. Staring at her with that intimidating glance.All of a sudden she felt a shiver all over her body. Her senses were in alert. Chloe didn't know how much she had missed him until that moment. Mr. Bailey entered quietly.The elevator stopped at the third floor and the two people got out. Damn, she was alone with him in that metallic cubicle, Chloe thought. She couldn't even glance at him. Mr. Bailey was concentrated on his phone when the elevator suddenly stopped and had a blackout."Wh…at is it?" Chloe was c
"What's this, Chloe?" Mr. Bailey asked angrily.He was seated imposingly in his chair. His questioning eyes were on her.Chloe kept her expression indifferent, as if she was determined to do that. She was standing on her feet, in front of his desk."It's my resignation letter. I quit." She simply said, keeping her eyes on his."Are you f**king kidding me?" he was really mad. Mr. Bailey got up and started to walk around the room. Chloe was quiet, still in the same position."Why?" he had a dry tone. "Who do you think you are?"Suddenly Mr. Bailey was right behind her, talking low in her ear. "I won't let you quit." He was clearly trying to control his anger. Chloe trembled."I don't wanna work here anymore." she tried to remain confident."Are you doing it because of the proposal?" he glanced at her.Mr. Bailey was now in front of her, holding her shoulders. As she didn't answered his question, he shook her and asked again:"Why don't you just accept it? It's easy money! After one yea
"Ms. Rodriguez, come to my office." Mr. Bailey hung up the phone right away.Chloe rolled her eyes. He would never change. At that cold morning, she was sadder than the normal. She was tired of doing nothing at the office. It felt like a waste of time for her being there. While Brianna was freaking out overworked, Chloe was playing cards online."Good morning, Mr. Bailey." She said, with her head down."Is there a problem, Ms. Rodriguez?" he asked cautiously, analyzing her moves.Mr. Bailey saw her earlier that day in the Coffee Room. She looked sad and bored. Something about that bothered him.He got up from his chair and walked around the table to stop in front of her."No. I just don't have a lot to do, you know." she was sarcastic. "Look at me." he ordered calmly.Chloe looked up at his eyes without saying a word. She didn't want to fight.Mr. Bailey approached and placed his index finger on her chin, lifting it slightly."Go talk to Brianna and take your duties back." he simply
"Oh my God, I can't believe we're actually here!" Brianna was ecstatic in front of the imposing facade of the nightclub."Yeah, neither am I…" Chloe said faintly.She was not feeling comfortable with those high heels and that short black dress. "Let's have fun tonight!" Brianna was way too excited.As they had special invitations, they didn't wait in line. Brianna went straight to the bar, ordering two Cosmopolitans."Do you know how much does it cost?" Chloe asked worried."I don't care! It's my first night out in years!" Brianna simply said and Chloe glanced at her with a half-smile.After minutes walking around the place, Chloe could feel the alcohol effect in her body. She was not drunk obviously, just happier. They were laughing and dancing when Brianna saw Tyler coming in their direction."Hey girls!" Tyler said with a broadly smile. "You came! Are you enjoying the place?""Of course! Is there a possibility to not have fun in a place like this?" Brianna joked and they laughed t
"Let's go, Chloe!" Evan said coldly, grabbing her hand."Are you defending her? How long have you been together?" Jill was incredulous."It's not your business!" he said and walked away, leaving an angry Jill behind.He was so pissed at that moment. Who Jill thought she was to try to slap Chloe?And there was Victor, that sarcastic idiot. Evan would take him down on business once and for all. When they reached the parking lot, Evan realized he was still pulling Chloe's hand."Are you ok?" he asked cautiously.Chloe nodded in affirmation while she was trying to hold the laughter, what made him confused. "What's the matter?""Nothing… You look sexy when you're angry." She said shameless.Evan narrowed his eyes and murmured:"You're drunk. I should have known it." After a pause, he completed: "Let's go! I'll take you home.""No, I can't leave Brianna here!" she complained."Yes, you can and you will. I'll call Tyler and he'll take care of her. No more excuses, Chloe. Get in the car." H
Chloe spent the entire day thinking about last night. She was drunk, but not to the point of forgetting everything. That kiss was alive in her memory but it was his reaction that kept her intrigued. Why Evan didn't accepted her answer? Was he having second thoughts? Did he still have feelings for Jill? With those questions stuck on her mind, Chloe made her way to the closet but her phone rang which made her stop halfway."Mom?""Chloe honey!" the woman sighed. "It's your father.""What's wrong? Are you ok?" Chloe became worried."Yes, now we are fine. But your father felt bad last night. I took him to the hospital and the doctor said his heart is weak. He needs to go under treatment otherwise he can have a heart attack." her mother's voice was tearful."Oh Gosh, how come? I can't believe it!" Chloe was nervous. "Can I talk to him?""He's sleeping now. We just arrived from the hospital." the woman said. "I don't know how we're gonna make it, daughter. I'm really worried.""Mom, please
Chloe was indecisive and she could not answer Evan's question last night. She remembered all the situations experienced by them so far and she couldn't decide at that moment if she was ready to marry someone by convenience. Evan was in his office but unlike other mornings, he was unable to pay attention to the contracts in front of him. His mind was far away, thinking about Chloe wearing that red dress and teasing him with that smart mouth. Could he be able to keep himself away from her? Evan didn't answer that question because he didn't know it for sure. The more time went by, the more attracted to that girl he was. Could that mean something else besides physical attraction? Chloe was between the cross and the sword. At one side, her family's needs and the expectation of a relationship with that hot Mr. Bailey. On the other side, the fear of getting hurt and losing the chance to find her soul mate to share her life.She couldn't keep that situation forever. All of her energies wer
"What?" Chloe was shocked. How come move in with him?"Come on! It's not a big deal. You knew it would happen." he simply said."Yes, but not so soon!" she affirmed and Evan raised his eyebrows."Are you afraid of anything, Ms. Rodriguez?" he asked her, getting closer with a smirk on his face.Chloe gave a step back, keeping a safe distance."Mr. Bailey, that's the way you treat your businesses?" she asked sarcastically."When business has a smart mouth and long tanned legs, I change the approach, you know." Evan took a step forward.Chloe swallowed hard and took a deep breath. She could feel his wooden scent and it made her close her eyes for a moment. "Don't worry, Chloe. I won't touch you until you ask me." Evan was talking low on her ear and his lips brushed her earlobe. Chloe shivered and let the air out through her half-open mouth. Evan gave a little smile and walked away from her."Let's have lunch together." he said taking his keys and his cellphone already."I need to grab m