CHLOE
Fuzzy memories cane back to me. Years ago, he was the second brother I had to deal with. I couldn't remember much thanks to the pool accident, but the faint bits I remembered were frightening. Faint memories of him being violent, punching others, bruises on his face and body. I didn't remember much but after waking up, Nathan was quick to talk me everything. While Nathan had saved my life, Sebastian was the one who pushed me into the pool. Because of it, Sebastian was sent away to the UK as punishment. I hadn't seen him since then and that was nearly a decade ago. But now, apparently, he was back. My gut clenched against the sight of his face and his hands. Despite them being twins he looked completely opposite to Nathan with black hair instead of blonde and a broad frame, the main similarity being their blue eyes. I could only recognized that face from the pictures in his family home back then. Why was he back? When did he return? I blinked back to reality when I realized that I was back on my feet. His hand was on my arm and he had pulled me up without me noticing. Staring at him I saw his face shift for a moment. “Chloe?” he asked, Without thinking I slapped his hand away, my anger and hurt alongside worry. Would he harm me like he did last time? I glared at him openly. “I can take care of myself,” I spat out coldly before turning to walk away. Of all the things, he was the last thing I wanted to bother facing at the moment. I didn't want anything to do with him. Moving out of the chilly night, I returned back to the mansion. There was no way that I could leave here for long considering that it had been my home ever since Nathan moved in here. The celebrations were still going on, but I ignored it. I needed to get away, to hide from the pain and the humiliation. Instead of the main entrance, I took the other entrance on the far end of the house that would lead me towards my room. The route was quiet and I met several other servants along the way. “Have you heard? Sebastian returned today after nearly a decade.” I stopped as one if the maid's voices, “Yeah. It's apparently big news all over the company. He's taking over some of the operations in this branch because of Mr Willis’ illness.” “But isn't Nathan the head of this Branch?” “Well…” I knew of his father's health decline, but I didn't know of this decision. Shaking my head, I tuned them out. The last thing I wanted was to hear anything about Sebastian or his family. I just wanted to be left alone. I reached my room, slamming the door shut behind me. Taking off the party dress I collapsed onto the bed completely exhausted. I couldn't get rid of the baby, and I knew I had to talk to Nathan. He was rash and impulsive sometimes. Surely he wasn't serious about breaking up with me or this engagement. Tomorrow, I would face him and fix things. He won't be angry anymore and everything was going to be alright. But as I drifted off to sleep, I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling in my chest … I woke up to a loud banging noise. Forcing my eyes open I . It was barely even dawn, what was going on? Suddenly the door opened and there stood Nathan. My heart raced in alarm. Suddenly he moved and I was dragged out of bed, Nathan's hand gripping my arm like a vice. I stumbled as fear gripped me, my mind racing. “Nathan?” I called out as he dragged me without a word. I stumbled to follow him. Before I knew it we were at the entrance when he suddenly stopped. I stumbled and managed to hold my fall as I looked at him. "What's going on?" I demanded, trying to shake off Nathan's grip. I couldn't understand… "You're leaving," he sneered, his eyes glinting with a look I'd never seen before. My blood froze as his words hit. Leaving? "You no longer belong here," Nathan said, his voice cold and detached. "You were always just a servant, Chloe. And you've outlived your use ." I felt a wave of disbelief and horror wash over me. He finally let me go and I stumbled onto the stairway. Servants stepped out, throwing a bag alongside other clothes. I realized that they were all my belongings. It was like an ice bath. Nathan was really throwing me out of his mansion, out of the only home I'd known for years. Jessica stood by his side, a smug smile spreading across her face. He pulled her closer, and my heart broke. “Besides,” he smirked, “the last thing I want is you interfering in my affairs. You were a good lay while it lasted.” He was actually throwing me out, tossing me aside like trash. Jessica's laughter echoed in my ears. They left, shutting the door to the mansion. I tried to hold back tears, but they streamed down my face. I thought he loved me. We had been together for so long, so many years. Years that I spent devoted to him. Yet I meant nothing to him. I was just a servant, a plaything to be used and discarded. That was all I was to him? Then what had I been doing my whole life? Where had I gone wrong? I'd given Nathan everything, and this was how he repaid me? I gathered my belongings, putting them in the boxes before leaving. As I walked through the empty streets, my feet aching from the morning chill, all I felt was regret. I had nowhere else to go. No friends to take me. I had nobody but him. What did I do now? I was lost in thought when a car screeched to a halt beside me. I jumped back, my heart racing. Thankfully unlike the last time I was on the sidewalk. Who the hell would suddenly stop like that? I turned around to shout but froze in recognition. Just like the night before, Sebastian's face looked at me.CHLOEFor a moment, everything was silent. I was at a loss of words, staring at him. What were the chances of seeing him again? In this sane street no less? It felt like life was playing a joke on me. Thinking of the bags and belongings in my arms, heat rushed to my cheeks followed by humiliation. I must have looked a mess with my sleeping gown and red eyes and he was seeing me in this state after yesterday.He stepped out of the door and I couldn't move as he looked closer. His icy blue eyes held no emotion as he looked over me as though analyzing and I fought the urge to cringe back or cry. He didn't say a word, or ask any questions, but I should have expected it. With my belongings outside his brother's house, it shouldn't have been too hard to tell what happened.“Let me take you to my home.” He simply said and I blinked in shock, Surprise filled me as I looked at him. Of all the things I thought he was going to mention, that was the last thing.He was offering to take me to h
CHLOE That day, I had packed all of my belongings and left the company with my head high. Nathan had been the one to take me to his branch at the other end of the city. Over the next few weeks, I settled into my new role at Sebastian's branch, no longer a secretary, but a Personal Assistant. Sebastian was different to work with. Despite being more quiet and reserved he was more strong-willed in his decisions, a far cry from Nathan who was impulsive and sometimes lazy.I was surprised by how much I enjoyed working with him. He included me in decision-making and asked for my advice, which was a change I hadn't expected but it was true to what he told me the day he hired me.When I asked him why he had saved me that day, his answer surprised me.“It wasn't out of pity if that's what you think. It's Nathan's loss to fire you. You're smart, resourceful, and talented. You're too good to be stuck as a mere secretary," he continued. "You deserve better. You always did.I was taken aback b
CHLOEWhat?I stared at Sebastian, my mind reeling with shock. Of all the things I expected, this… “Marry me?” I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper.I couldn't believe my ears. What did he mean? Sebastian nodded, his expression serious. “I know it's sudden, but please, don't feel alarmed or upset and let me explain.”“I don't understand,” I let out breathily, leaning against the nearest chair.For a moment I could have sworn I saw something flash in his eyes, but it was gone and soon replaced with his normal neutral expression.“Sit down Chloe,” he said in a much gentler tone I'd never heard from him before. “The truth is, I made this proposal because I want to protect you, Chloe. I of all people know how it feels to be under scrutiny,” he smiled wryly,“No matter how that past was, you're one of my best employees. More than that, you're pregnant, and you deserve a stable and secure future for yourself and your child. I can provide that.”A lump formed in my throat. Everyth
SEBASTIANI tapped the pen against the blue manilla folder as thoughts of the previous night threatened to get the best of me. Chloe’s panicked smile as she slid her hands into mine when the paparazzi had shown up was still in my mind. The fact that someone so smart was nervous about being seen with me puzzled me. How much had her ex hurt her, that she felt so lost?"I wish you can simply open up and talk to me, Chloe," I whispered slightly to the quiet office.But, I knew that was definitely not possible. She may have opened up a bit, but something told me that she didn’t trust me. I don’t know what to do to make her see that I wasn’t like her ex, and I was a better man than her ex.Shaking my head lightly, I couldn’t help the smile that touched my lips. Gosh! I was really acting up these days.My iPhone beeped, and I peered closely to it, realising that it was a message from Draco, telling me to call him. You would have to wait for a long time, man. I’m not in the mood to listen to
SEBASTIAN The door pulled open and Chloe steps in, looking pristine in her white pencil skirt and black turn-up shirt. My fingers caressed the edge of the pen as I stared at her. I have never seen someone so breathtakingly beautiful in my life. "Sir, these are the documents you asked for," she said softly as she placed thick manila folders on the table. I quickly sat up, rearranging my expression to a professional one. There was no need to frighten her off by showing my emotional side. I was doing all these for her alone.I calmly took the folders and breezed through it quickly. "The Ferry's has agreed to sign the contract?""Yes, Sir," she divulged. "Actually, their spokesperson just called this morning. According to them, they wish to start working on the project by tomorrow."I nodded absently. "That is all right. You should handle the rest with the team.""As you say, Sir, " she mumbled.I placed the document back on the desk, only to realise she was still standing where she wa
SEBASTIAN The car whizzes through the low brown gates, and I try not to wince. This was the house I had grown up in. The tower-styled home was nothing but imposing, and there was nothing kind about it. But, what I hated most was these people thought that they had something to say about my life. "Stop the car here," I said simply to Mr Ethan. He said nothing as he pulled the car to a stop in front of the front patio. Without waiting for him to open the door, I jerked open the car door and snapped it shut before walking into the mansion. Carefully, I buttoned up my suit, as the guards greeted me easily. "Where are they?" I asked evenly. The tall one turned towards Father’s office. "Your mother is waiting for you at the boss’s office. I was told that you should come in alone." "I believe you aren’t blind. Did you see anyone around me?" He shook his head a bit. "No, I didn’t," he mumbled. But, I had moved past him. The walk to Father’s office was short. It was just behind the windi
CHLOE I got home about an hour ago, but I couldn’t sit still. I haven’t even bothered to change out of my office clothes. How could I? I mean, I was not an idiot, and I knew that Mr Ethan wouldn’t personally come for Sebastian if it wasn’t serious. If it wasn’t about me... My fingers moved through my hair as I stared at the painting of Sebastian on the wall. No, I’m not vain to think that the world revolves around me just because I was entangled with Sebastian. But, I knew his parents wouldn’t understand me. I mean, Nathan was always going on about how they only saw me as a slave’s daughter and nothing more. That can’t change just because Sebastian dared to marry me. I can imagine it would only grow worse. I chewed on my finger as I tried to maintain a semblance of control. "It’s going to be fine," I whispered through my teeth. "Ma’am," came a timid voice behind me. I turned around to see Sebastian’s driver in front of me with his hat in his hands. "Is there a problem?" He shook
CHLOEWe arrive at Nathan’s office in less than hour with the entourage at the other car. Sebastian had not looked at me once, and my stomach churned in anticipation. Ok, I was not anticipating anything, I was more uptight and worried about the way everything was gong, I just wished I could take a sick leave or something. I didn’t wish to have anything to do with Nathan, and I didn’t wish to see his damn face.Damn it!Sebastian moved over to me, and took my hand in his as he took me towards the office doors. There was a couple of men glaring at us as we passed, but I pegged them as security. Maybe, there were glaring at me. But, it was hard to know when my emotions was completely all over the place."Relax," Sebastian said the moment we stepped into the boardroom.I had been in this room for so many times, but right now, I felt like I shouldn’t be here. I wanted to run and hide, but the hand holding me down made it so difficult to do that. Instead, I slowly slid my gaze to the front,
CHLOEWe arrive at Nathan’s office in less than hour with the entourage at the other car. Sebastian had not looked at me once, and my stomach churned in anticipation. Ok, I was not anticipating anything, I was more uptight and worried about the way everything was gong, I just wished I could take a sick leave or something. I didn’t wish to have anything to do with Nathan, and I didn’t wish to see his damn face.Damn it!Sebastian moved over to me, and took my hand in his as he took me towards the office doors. There was a couple of men glaring at us as we passed, but I pegged them as security. Maybe, there were glaring at me. But, it was hard to know when my emotions was completely all over the place."Relax," Sebastian said the moment we stepped into the boardroom.I had been in this room for so many times, but right now, I felt like I shouldn’t be here. I wanted to run and hide, but the hand holding me down made it so difficult to do that. Instead, I slowly slid my gaze to the front,
CHLOE I got home about an hour ago, but I couldn’t sit still. I haven’t even bothered to change out of my office clothes. How could I? I mean, I was not an idiot, and I knew that Mr Ethan wouldn’t personally come for Sebastian if it wasn’t serious. If it wasn’t about me... My fingers moved through my hair as I stared at the painting of Sebastian on the wall. No, I’m not vain to think that the world revolves around me just because I was entangled with Sebastian. But, I knew his parents wouldn’t understand me. I mean, Nathan was always going on about how they only saw me as a slave’s daughter and nothing more. That can’t change just because Sebastian dared to marry me. I can imagine it would only grow worse. I chewed on my finger as I tried to maintain a semblance of control. "It’s going to be fine," I whispered through my teeth. "Ma’am," came a timid voice behind me. I turned around to see Sebastian’s driver in front of me with his hat in his hands. "Is there a problem?" He shook
SEBASTIAN The car whizzes through the low brown gates, and I try not to wince. This was the house I had grown up in. The tower-styled home was nothing but imposing, and there was nothing kind about it. But, what I hated most was these people thought that they had something to say about my life. "Stop the car here," I said simply to Mr Ethan. He said nothing as he pulled the car to a stop in front of the front patio. Without waiting for him to open the door, I jerked open the car door and snapped it shut before walking into the mansion. Carefully, I buttoned up my suit, as the guards greeted me easily. "Where are they?" I asked evenly. The tall one turned towards Father’s office. "Your mother is waiting for you at the boss’s office. I was told that you should come in alone." "I believe you aren’t blind. Did you see anyone around me?" He shook his head a bit. "No, I didn’t," he mumbled. But, I had moved past him. The walk to Father’s office was short. It was just behind the windi
SEBASTIAN The door pulled open and Chloe steps in, looking pristine in her white pencil skirt and black turn-up shirt. My fingers caressed the edge of the pen as I stared at her. I have never seen someone so breathtakingly beautiful in my life. "Sir, these are the documents you asked for," she said softly as she placed thick manila folders on the table. I quickly sat up, rearranging my expression to a professional one. There was no need to frighten her off by showing my emotional side. I was doing all these for her alone.I calmly took the folders and breezed through it quickly. "The Ferry's has agreed to sign the contract?""Yes, Sir," she divulged. "Actually, their spokesperson just called this morning. According to them, they wish to start working on the project by tomorrow."I nodded absently. "That is all right. You should handle the rest with the team.""As you say, Sir, " she mumbled.I placed the document back on the desk, only to realise she was still standing where she wa
SEBASTIANI tapped the pen against the blue manilla folder as thoughts of the previous night threatened to get the best of me. Chloe’s panicked smile as she slid her hands into mine when the paparazzi had shown up was still in my mind. The fact that someone so smart was nervous about being seen with me puzzled me. How much had her ex hurt her, that she felt so lost?"I wish you can simply open up and talk to me, Chloe," I whispered slightly to the quiet office.But, I knew that was definitely not possible. She may have opened up a bit, but something told me that she didn’t trust me. I don’t know what to do to make her see that I wasn’t like her ex, and I was a better man than her ex.Shaking my head lightly, I couldn’t help the smile that touched my lips. Gosh! I was really acting up these days.My iPhone beeped, and I peered closely to it, realising that it was a message from Draco, telling me to call him. You would have to wait for a long time, man. I’m not in the mood to listen to
CHLOEWhat?I stared at Sebastian, my mind reeling with shock. Of all the things I expected, this… “Marry me?” I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper.I couldn't believe my ears. What did he mean? Sebastian nodded, his expression serious. “I know it's sudden, but please, don't feel alarmed or upset and let me explain.”“I don't understand,” I let out breathily, leaning against the nearest chair.For a moment I could have sworn I saw something flash in his eyes, but it was gone and soon replaced with his normal neutral expression.“Sit down Chloe,” he said in a much gentler tone I'd never heard from him before. “The truth is, I made this proposal because I want to protect you, Chloe. I of all people know how it feels to be under scrutiny,” he smiled wryly,“No matter how that past was, you're one of my best employees. More than that, you're pregnant, and you deserve a stable and secure future for yourself and your child. I can provide that.”A lump formed in my throat. Everyth
CHLOE That day, I had packed all of my belongings and left the company with my head high. Nathan had been the one to take me to his branch at the other end of the city. Over the next few weeks, I settled into my new role at Sebastian's branch, no longer a secretary, but a Personal Assistant. Sebastian was different to work with. Despite being more quiet and reserved he was more strong-willed in his decisions, a far cry from Nathan who was impulsive and sometimes lazy.I was surprised by how much I enjoyed working with him. He included me in decision-making and asked for my advice, which was a change I hadn't expected but it was true to what he told me the day he hired me.When I asked him why he had saved me that day, his answer surprised me.“It wasn't out of pity if that's what you think. It's Nathan's loss to fire you. You're smart, resourceful, and talented. You're too good to be stuck as a mere secretary," he continued. "You deserve better. You always did.I was taken aback b
CHLOEFor a moment, everything was silent. I was at a loss of words, staring at him. What were the chances of seeing him again? In this sane street no less? It felt like life was playing a joke on me. Thinking of the bags and belongings in my arms, heat rushed to my cheeks followed by humiliation. I must have looked a mess with my sleeping gown and red eyes and he was seeing me in this state after yesterday.He stepped out of the door and I couldn't move as he looked closer. His icy blue eyes held no emotion as he looked over me as though analyzing and I fought the urge to cringe back or cry. He didn't say a word, or ask any questions, but I should have expected it. With my belongings outside his brother's house, it shouldn't have been too hard to tell what happened.“Let me take you to my home.” He simply said and I blinked in shock, Surprise filled me as I looked at him. Of all the things I thought he was going to mention, that was the last thing.He was offering to take me to h
CHLOE Fuzzy memories cane back to me. Years ago, he was the second brother I had to deal with.I couldn't remember much thanks to the pool accident, but the faint bits I remembered were frightening. Faint memories of him being violent, punching others, bruises on his face and body.I didn't remember much but after waking up, Nathan was quick to talk me everything.While Nathan had saved my life, Sebastian was the one who pushed me into the pool.Because of it, Sebastian was sent away to the UK as punishment. I hadn't seen him since then and that was nearly a decade ago.But now, apparently, he was back.My gut clenched against the sight of his face and his hands. Despite them being twins he looked completely opposite to Nathan with black hair instead of blonde and a broad frame, the main similarity being their blue eyes. I could only recognized that face from the pictures in his family home back then. Why was he back? When did he return?I blinked back to reality when I realized th