EASTON's POV‘‘You should post a photo on your Instagram…’’ I advised Miss Bell as I got out of my black Porsche Cayenne and moved around the car to open the door for her.Miss Bell's pupils constricted as she locked her gaze with mine. Possibly perplexed as to why I was suddenly acting like a gentleman, she reached out for my hand and I assisted her in stepping out of my car.‘‘I was really thinking about doing that…’’ she said in response to my suggestion as she took out her phone from her purse.‘‘Let's take a selfie here, Miss Bell…'' I said as I stood next to my car.‘‘Here…?’’ she wondered as she gazed around. ‘‘With you…?’’‘‘Yeah…’’ I smirked a little. ‘‘Come on…’’She stepped right next to me and stretched her arm to take a selfie picture, while I wrapped my arm around her waist and smiled at the camera.She was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and snapped a photo of us. ‘‘Just a little bit higher, Chloe...’’ I spoke in hushed tones into her ear. ‘‘That's it...
CHLOE's POV‘‘Damn...this is so, so good...’’ I moaned and closed my eyes as I absorbed the amazing taste of the creamy lobster that Easton had prepared for dinner tonight. ‘‘Can you tell me what you call this type of dish?’’ I asked as I sliced a piece of steak and shoved it into my mouth.‘‘It’s Easton’s Surf and Turf Steak with Lobster Tail. This is one of the best dishes that is served in my restaurants.’’ He smiled as he placed another piece of steak on my plate. ‘‘You know what, I was thinking of looking for a new place to stay.’’‘‘What?’’ I frowned, and stopped chewing the food in my mouth. ‘‘What are you planning to do with this huge and lovely house?’’‘‘I don't need a house this huge when I don't have a wife or kids to share it with... Besides, it only reminds me more of Rosie,’’ he murmured, and I was forced to swallow the food in my mouth before taking his hand on the table.‘‘I have no doubt that you will find new love one day, Mr. Gonzalez...’’ I stated with a smile.‘‘
EASTON’s POVWhen Chloe took the steak off my fork, she let out a little moan, which prompted me to forcefully swallow while simultaneously dragging my tongue across my bottom lip.She looked up at me and remarked, ‘‘This has quickly become one of my favorites...’’ she smiled and the fire in her amber eyes seemed to be directed at me, as if she wanted to devour me. But I knew Chloe. She would never see me as any other man, other than her boss.‘‘All you have to do is let me know when you want to eat it again, and I'll prepare it for you...’’ I said to her, cracking a grin.‘‘Really…?’’ She asked, almost squealing with delight.Despite the fact that I was concentrating on what she was saying, the sound of her moan continued to play over and over in my head. It got a pretty naughty and seductive vibe to it. But I knew she never meant it in any sexual way at all.It was unclear to me why she was provoking those thoughts in me regarding her. Yes, we had already been working together for t
CHLOE's POVI was nearing the end of the dishwashing chore, but I was taking my time with it. Because of my boss, I had the impression that I didn’t want to go back to the living room quite yet.I wasn't expecting him to flirt with me, so I was caught off guard by his advances. Perhaps this was just one of his rehearsals for the celebration that will be taking place on Saturday. But it felt real. I don't think he's just putting on an act.I had to give myself some time to gather my wits because the things he's doing to me were driving me nuts, like the way he's getting closer to me in the dining room, here in the kitchen---I don’t get it. I had worked for him for three years and he never made me feel this way. He never did this to me. He never made me attracted to him. But what’s happening now?My mind was racing with a million different questions, but I didn't have any answers for any of them. However, there was one thing that was for certain. Easton Gonzalez was a playboy who would
CHLOE's POVAfter almost two hours of drinking two bottles of wine and some beer, Easton and I were both laughing and flirting our way to a state of mild intoxication. I was able to sense the tension leaving my body, and my attraction to him was no longer having the same effect on me as it had just a while ago.‘‘You're so beautiful, Chloe… I can't believe Casper just left you with another girl...’’ he said while gazing at me with a distant expression in his eyes.‘‘I don't know. Maybe, I’m not good enough for him… but if there’s one thing that is certain, it’s his loss of letting me go, not mine…’’ I murmured as I stared back at him, biting the inside of my lower lip nervously.He gave a slight grunt as his eyes darted on my lips, and I didn't realize that he was inching closer to me until our faces were only a few inches apart from one another.He lifted his hand and brushed a loose tendril of my hair, pushing it behind my ear, before he rested his palm on my cheek.My lips parted i
CHLOE's POVI had just finished taking a quick shower, so I put on my loose t-shirt, hopped into the bed, and was about to sleep when I heard my phone beep.I checked to see who had contacted me at this hour by reaching for my phone, which was sitting on the table next to my bed. When I discovered Easton had been sending me a lot of text messages, I almost dropped my phone.The first message I received said, ‘‘Chloe... Where are you?’’ immediately followed by an ‘‘I'm sorry...’’I frowned as I opened the second one. ‘‘Please…come back… or at least tell me that you got home safe…’’As I typed out my response to him, I heaved a sigh.‘‘I'm home…’’ Due to the fact that I was already feeling tired and dizzy, I immediately sent the text and didn’t care to wait for his response.After setting an alarm on my phone, I placed it back on the bedside table and curled up in a ball, hoping that all that occurred tonight was just a dream. I eventually drifted off to sleep.………..**********………….I wa
CHLOE's POV‘‘S-sir…’’ I took a deep breath and looked up at him from where I had been typing on his laptop.‘‘Yes…?’’ he asked, arching an eyebrow.‘‘There is only one room available at the Serenity Hotel...’’ I informed him and I could see how his eyes sparkled and his lips curved in a smile as if he’d won the lottery.‘‘We can share the room. It’s huge anyway…’’ he stated as he lazily leaned back in his chair.‘‘And where exactly am I going to sleep?’’ I asked, my eyes widened.‘‘Where else could you be but in bed with me…?’’ He gave a casual shrug, as if it was a normal thing to do.Was he fucking serious? I am not going to share a bed with him, not after what happened last night. ‘‘Sir… I’m sorry, but I won’t be sleeping in the same bed as you…’’He gave me a wry smile and said, ‘‘Don't worry, Miss Bell... I guarantee that I won't act inappropriately and that I won't touch even a single strand of your hair,’’ After that, he gave me a wink.Oh… shit! Don’t make another attempt to
CHLOE's POV‘‘Are you going to spend the whole night just sitting there in the car?’’ I heard a chuckle from beside me.I slowly turned my head to see Easton standing outside the car, staring at me with his hands folded over his chest as he waited for me to exit his car.I was unaware that we were currently parked in front of his house and that the door to the car was already propped open for me to exit it.‘‘Chloe, please… come inside. I’m not going to bite you or do anything without your consent, I promise…’’He must have deduced the reason why I was behaving in this manner. Great! Now it appeared as though I was a complete idiot. It was just a kiss. A drunken kiss… but other than that, nothing more happened… so why am I acting like this?I was aware of the rationale behind it. I’ve always known it… but I have made every effort to conceal this fact from myself. The kiss that he gave me had some strange effects on me, particularly on my body. When his lips touched mine, it felt so go
EASTON's POVNo longer was I in the mood to enjoy the night. I haven’t given my speech yet, but I already found myself becoming increasingly irritated and exasperated. I wanted to get so drunk that I couldn't care less about anything.Rosie was flirting with Hans Wood, and it was incredibly frustrating how she kept looking at me and giving me a provocative look while she was doing it. I was aware that she was acting in such a way on purpose in order to get my attention. It was incredibly stupid of me not to ignore her.Chloe, on the other hand, was attempting to get me to focus on her instead of Rosie, but as soon as she succeeded in doing so and eventually had all of my attention focused on her, she tried to push me away, telling me that she’s not offering me something like that. Then why did she ask me to look at her breasts instead of Rosie’s? It’s very frustrating.Women!After what seemed like an eternity, the Emcee finally called my name to give my speech and when I was done, my
CHLOE's POVI tried to get Easton to stop what he was doing by pulling harder on his hair, but his lips were like a leech that was stuck to the side of my neck. His tongue was so hot and so wet that it ran wonderfully on the sensitive part of my neck, which brought on an instantaneous aching, throbbing desire of pleasure in the center of my femininity, begging to be filled.‘‘Easton... please, not here...’’ I groaned, and that caused him to pause and glance at me with eyes that seemed to be lost in thought.‘‘Does that mean we can continue where we left off later?’’ he asked, his eyes got darker as they stared over my face, and he cupped my cheeks with his palms in a gentle manner.‘‘No…’’ I gave a slight shake of my head and then immediately regretted it when I noticed how he appeared to be acting like a little boy who was being punished by not being allowed to have another piece of candy.‘‘I…I thought you wanted to help me take Rosie out of my mind?’’ he questioned as he began to c
CHLOE's POV‘‘So, you’re casually dating my son, huh?’’ Mrs. Gonzales asked me as soon as Easton stood up and went to talk to someone at the table beside us. Her gaze fell on the necklace I was wearing and I don’t know why there was a glint of happiness in her eyes.‘‘Yes…’’ I answered softly. ‘‘I don’t think Easton is ready for another serious relationship yet, and neither am I…’’That was the only thing that came to me as the most appropriate response to provide her with… so that she wouldn't become suspicious of anything else. I hated having to lie. Easton believed that I was the most honest person he knew, but since he was the one who gave me this order, all I was doing was carrying out his instructions.‘‘Give him time, Chloe…’’ she smiled genuinely at me. ‘‘Rosie was never good enough for him. I never liked that woman for my son because she never loved Easton. She only wants him for money...’’I looked into her eyes and I could see the pain in them. As a mother, you always want
CHLOE's POVIt was already 7:10 in the evening when Easton and I arrived at The Algonquin Hotel. After a server had shown us to our seats, an older woman who appeared to be in her late 50s looking so elegant and classy in her peach-colored dress approached us.‘‘Easton, my sweet little boy...’’ The woman welcomed me with a big smile and gave Easton a bear hug.‘‘Hi, mom… how are you?’’ Easton flashed a grin as he planted a peck on his mother's cheek.‘‘I’m better now that you’re here with me. I haven’t seen you in weeks...’’ she pouted. ‘‘And this beautiful lady here must be the reason why you’re late, huh? Well, I can’t blame you, she’s more gorgeous than Rosie!’’ Mrs. Gonzales exclaimed and I almost choke at her statement. After that, she made a motion for me to hug her.‘‘Hello, Mrs. Gonzales…’’ I greeted her in a timid manner. ‘‘It's my pleasure to finally meet you…’’‘‘Hello, my dear…’’ Mrs. Gonzales greeted me back and kissed my cheek. ‘‘And your name is?’’‘‘I want you to meet
CHLOE’s POVThe night of the anniversary has finally come and I was standing here in front of my full-length mirror, my mouth wide open as I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.I looked very gorgeous in the sparkly tight black strapless dress that halted my mid-thighs. The five inches of silver stiletto heels added further height to my 5’7’’ which made me look incredibly tall. My hair and make-up created by a famous make-up artist were outstanding. I looked incredibly sophisticated.‘‘It suits perfectly on you! Wow, you look extremely gorgeous Chloe… That clothing and make-up accentuated your attractiveness! Easton’s eyes will absolutely pop out when he sees you,’’ Martha Greenwell, popularly known as Princess Martha aided me in preparing for the occasion tonight. Easton sent her for me a while ago.As a fashion consultant, Princess Martha provided services to many of the wealthy and renowned citizens of the country. She served a large number of notable politicians, celebrities, and r
CHLOE's POVAmelia, who was waiting for me at the receptionist's desk when I arrived, called my name as I walked into the building. As I got closer to her and leaned in, I couldn't help but frown. ‘‘Good morning, Amelia...’’‘‘Good morning, Chloe…’’ she greeted back, and then she looked around to see whether anyone else could hear what she was going to say to me before she continued. ‘‘There's been a rumor going around about you…’’‘‘Rumor about me?’’ I asked in confusion. ‘‘What is it?’’‘‘That you’re dating your boss, Chloe…’’ she whispered. ‘‘Rosie is the one who’s spreading it…’’ she then added and pretending she was organizing the papers on the desk when someone passed by. ‘‘Is it true?’’I should’ve known that Rosie couldn’t keep her mouth shut. It sparked my curiosity about the other things she might be saying about Easton and me. I wasn't sure how to respond to Amelia's question because we're just pretending and everything was simply an act, but this made me really nervous. It
CHLOE's POVEaston and I were strolling along the beach when all of a sudden, he grabbed my hand and took me into the water.‘‘Hey!’’ I laughed as I pulled back just as my shoes were about to touch the water. ‘‘Don’t you dare do that again!’’‘‘Or what, huh?’’ he challenged me and attempted to pull me again but I ran away from him, however, he used his foot to kick the water at me, making me drenched from head to toe.The sensation of the cold water on my skin caused me to let out a loud squeal, and I noticed that the thin fabric of my shirt was now clinging to my skin. ‘‘Easton… I'm going to kill you!’’But he was just laughing there not caring how messy I was now because of him. His eyes lowered down to my chest and I followed his gaze only to find out that my bra was on show. The white t-shirt I was wearing became see-through because of the water that was now soaking me.I clenched my teeth as I sprinted towards him and kicked the water as forcefully as I could in an attempt to ret
CHLOE's POV‘‘What was the point of even saying that?!’’ I disengaged the hook of my arm around Easton's and positioned my hands on my hips before turning to face him while maintaining an angry expression on my face.‘‘Say what?’’ Easton acted as though he had no idea what I was talking about and even pasted an obnoxious sneer on his face.‘‘You told Jasper that we’re getting married!’’ He’s not even my real boyfriend, and now he’s telling Jasper that we’re going to tie the knot. The hell! ‘‘You created another lie. My God, Easton!’’‘‘I just saved you from your ex-boyfriend!’’ he exclaimed, completely ignoring my burst out. ‘‘You should thank me, I didn’t punch his lights out. I can crush him in my palm easily…’’ He gestured his hand like he was crushing something. ‘‘With that kind of attitude? I should’ve punched his ugly face the moment he disrespected you in front of other people! In front of me. I was just thinking about you so I didn’t do that. I really don’t know how you manage
CHLOE's POVThe waitress returned with the drinks that we had ordered along with the menu book. I heaved a sigh as I hastily grabbed the menu book in order to hide my face from the couple who just entered the restaurant.Easton as well picked up the menu and launched into a discussion of choices. ‘‘What do you want to eat, Chloe…?’’ I listened with one ear while my gaze secretly followed the couple who came up and directed them to their table by the young waitress.My attention was drawn away from Jasper and onto Avery, who was looking lovely in a yellow dress that was cut to highlight her curves. Even though we were separated by some distance, I could still make out the smitten expression on my ex-face boyfriend's face as Avery giggled at something Jasper had just whispered to her while their arms were intertwined.My eyes lingered on the place where their hands came together, and as a spark of jealousy ignited within me, the muscles in my fingers subconsciously clenched as they grip