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Falling for You Chapter 34: Hearts Are Breaking All Over the Town Tonight
RexIt's been three days since I've seen Chloe.Three.Long.Days.I've talked to her every day in between but not being able to see her is nothing short of dumb. The only thing that's made the few days separation bearable is the fact that we've both been working. She stays late a few nights a week so she can be there for her clients who work during the day and I've had shifts at The Flying Goat to cover.The new bartenders Ethan hired have been asking for more hours, so I graciously gave up my two weekend shifts so they could fill in. The tips are incredible and as college students, they need the money.But that doesn't stop me from coming in before the busy Friday night crowd gets here to help out during Happy Hour."So you like her, huh?" Penny asks."What makes you say that?" On Wednesday night Penny and I worked together and she was giving me a raft of shit about missing my shift, something I've never done in all the years I've worked here. Because I'm not a d
Falling for You Chapter 35: He's Already Changing Me. And I Like It.
ChloeI watch the most amazing smile light up his face when I tell him I'm feeling the same. How could I not be?We're the same.I felt it the first night we sat at Balance sharing dessert.Even before my mother passed away, I didn't form attachments. Didn't build relationships easily or often. Growing up, I liked only two people aside from Mom. Jillian, my best friend, and Lucy, my other best friend, and that was pretty much it. I had other friends, but none of them were close. Because it was just my mother and I, there were no aunts or uncles, no grandparents, no cousins. It was easy for me to assume it was normal to only having a very small number of people in my corner.Rex and I have only known each other two weeks and yet I've given him more of myself than any of my friends at the salon who I've known for years.Tonight while we were at dinner, he asked me question after question about the salon I want to start up and coloring hair. He wanted to know everything the
Falling for You Chapter 36: How Can You Let Me Do This?
Chloe"You like it?""Rex. You said it wasn't anything special.""It isn't," he shrugs. "It's just a car.""Want me to show you a picture of my baby bug before she got smashed?""Obviously."I pull my phone out and slide my finger along the screen until I come up with a picture I took on a whim one day. I'd just spent hours hand washing and vacuuming out the interior and was proud of the work I'd done. I sent the picture to Ari and she laughed at me for days, saying I was like a teenager, proud of their first car. She asked if I kissed it before bed at night, too.I show him the picture of my mid-70's powder blue Beetle that I cherished, even if it was an ugly rust-bucket. I truly did love it, even when it caused me problems with not starting. And, if I'm being honest, the interior smelled like cheese. It was practically being held together by rust. It wasn't that great or reliable, but it was mine. It might have sputtered and lurched, and there was absolutely no way I
Falling for You Chapter 37: It's Time.
Rex"Question.""Answer.""My boss is planning a big Halloween party at The Flying Goat in a couple weeks. Well, actually, his wife is, but I wondered if you'd want to help with something? I know that means you'd have to meet my friends, but it's been a month and I'm ready, if you are, I mean.""You want me to meet your friends?""I do."A month ago, all I wanted out of life was easy and uncomplicated. Nothing but between the sheets action. And until I laid eyes on Chloe, it was working just fine. But now, I want complicated, even though being with Chloe is hardly that. But I want the way she shakes up my life, the difference in how I see the world because of her influence on me. I'm seeing things differently, opening my mind and heart up to the one thing I swore I'd never do again.Fall in love.Not that I'm in love with her, but I see the potential of it happening. And unless my instincts are way off, she's along for the ride. "Wow. You must really like me, huh?
Falling for You Chapter 38: His Vixen
ChloeAs soon as I spot his bedroom, I dive on the bed, flipping onto my back. When I made the decision to surprise Rex at his house earlier, I knew exactly what would happen.Planned it.Prepped my skin to make sure it was silky smooth and void of hair in as many places as possible.Ari spoiled me, giving me a pedicure, manicure, and facial.I put on my special underwear and bra, the lavender set that's lacy and gives me the perfect amount of lift.I'm feeling good.Sexy.And ready to drive Rex wild with enough desire that he can't deny either of us anymore."What've you got planned, you little vixen?""Lots and lots."He's unbuttoning his shirt as he walks toward me. It falls from his shoulders and I let out a whimper. Somewhere, someone has built a statue in his honor because they couldn't get the image of his body out of their mind and had to memorialize it.I grip the sheets, desperate to watch as he continues to undress for me.Rex pops the button on
Falling for You Chapter 39: Becoming Domesticated
Rex"Tacos tonight?""You know the way to my heart," she croons, hand clutching her heart as she looks at me over her shoulder. Face still a bit sleepy from waking up just a half hour ago, hair a mess."That's the point." I wink then kiss her on the cheek from behind. She's at the stove, frying up bacon and eggs, toast already buttered and waiting on the table.It's been a few weeks since the first night we spent together, and it's done nothing to curb my desire for Chloe. Everything about her was addicting before we had sex but now, now I'm craving her. Need her near me as often as possible. Love that we can spend this time together and not be even remotely sick of each other."How are you liking the car?"She glances over at me with a twinkle in her eye. "Love it. I'm pretty sure she likes me too. We're good for each other."Chuckling, I grab plates and set them on the table and finish off the bacon, putting them on a plate topped with a paper towel, while she flips
Falling for You Chapter 40: Meet Your Bro, I Mean, my Family
Rex"Excited?""Yes.""You're not nervous?""About meeting your friends? No. I know they're like your family, but I'm not nervous.""Good." I squeeze her hand as we walk to the back door of The Flying Goat. I've been looking forward to the Halloween party since Ethan and Olivia suggested it, but knowing that Chloe will be there with me has made me anticipate it even more.We decorated and got everything ready for the party this morning so we could have time to get into costumes. That was something I had forgotten to tell Chloe about when I first asked her to do the face painting for the party, but when I brought it up, she was all about it. Neither of us went crazy, though I know Ethan got roped into something pretty epic, wearing a fairy godmother costume for one of our friend's daughter. Chloe is dressed in all black with a cat ears head band on as well as a long tail clipped to the back of her shirt and I just threw on a cowboy hat and some boots I found at a second-h
Falling for You Chapter 41: What Exactly Are You Accusing Me Of?
RexHe points an accusing finger at me. "You're going to tell me that you've spent the last however long fucking this chick and you didn't know she was my sister. The same sister who refused to get to know me? She couldn't possibly just be using you to get to me? What are you doing with him, now? Huh?""Whoa, man, you need to take a step back. First of all, don't speak to her that way. Not cool and you know it. Apologize." My voice and stance holds no room for argument. He might be my best friend and well within his right to question what's happening, but he overstepped when he talked about her like she was any other girl I've been with. Not to mention the fact that he accused her of using me.He watches me, eyes narrowing on me as he tries to decipher just how genuine I'm being. Never in our friendship have we argued or fought. This is the closest to it we've ever come to it aside when he was teared up over losing Liv last year and I had to get real with him in order for him
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Falling for You Chapter 58: Are You Ready for This?
Rex"Miss Garcia?""That's me."Chloe stands from our place in the waiting area off of the resort's spa. I arranged for a day of pampering complete with making sure her hair and makeup is done for the wedding later this afternoon. By the time she walks down the aisle, she'll be relaxed and hopefully the tension and stress of the last few months will have washed away.Right after I proposed, we had a bit of a scare with the baby.She started spotting and since this was our first, we both panicked. The doctor assured us it was totally normal, but then her blood pressure started dipping. She'd be at work doing a client's hair and suddenly feel light headed with no warning. After the second time it happened, I made her see the doctor who put her on a limited work schedule, to put it simply. It wasn't bed rest, but for Chloe who loved her job, it might as well have been.She was cranky and irritable but soon started seeing the benefit of being home part-time and putting in
Falling for You Chapter 57: It's Time!
Rex"It's time, babe. It's time!" Chloe's voice is full of excitement as she nudges me awake. Her hair is still wet and she smells incredible. Fresh and clean and I really want to snag her around the waist, and pull her under me."What?""It's. Time!""Shit." I spring up out of bed, trip over the damn cat that never leaves my side, catch myself on the curtains in our bedroom and right myself."Are you okay?" Chloe asks, laughing before groaning."I'm good. Yeah. Are you?""Of course. I'm excited.""Me too, babe. But I'd be more excited if you would have let me sleep a bit longer.""I can't help it! This isn't on me and you know it."I grin. It's not her fault. It's actually mine. I was the one who suggest we elope and promised to take care of everything, including getting our flights scheduled for so early in the morning."You know, it'd be nice if you told me where we were going." She grins over her already packed suitcase. The one I packed for her so she'd be
Falling for You Chapter 56: It's Going to Hurt. A Lot.
Chloe"How are you feeling?"Liv glares at me and grits out, "Dandy! Just freaking dandy."I look at Rex and stretch my lips out in an eek face and he smothers a laugh."Okay then. Well, I'll leave you two to it.""No!" Ethan tries grabbing Rex by the arm but he's too quick."Unless you plan on being in the room with us when Chloe's giving birth, I suggest you let us go. This is your time. You got this.""No we do not!" Liv shouts. "There's nothing about this that we've got."The nurse comes in and says, "Let's check you, shall we? See how you're coming along?"Liv nods, shifting uncomfortably in her bed. She looks like hell. Beautiful as usual. Well, that's actually not true. Her face is splotchy, hair matted down from sweat, there's black under her eyes where her mascara has run.She reaches a hand out to me and I shoot wide eyes to Ethan who's already by her side. "You gonna tell her no?" he challenges and I shake my head.Rex moves quickly so he's standing
Falling for You Chapter 55: One month later
RexI'm nervous. Fuck me, but I think I'm going to throw up.But it's not every day that I get to ask this question, and I don't want to mess it up.I knock on the door to hopefully my future. "Come in.""Hi.""What's going on? Why'd you ask to see me like this?""I need to ask you something. And I really need you to hear me out before speaking because it's important.""Okay? You're acting really fucking weird, man. What's going on with you?"I place a small, black velvet box on his desk and I pop open the lid, presenting the small piece of jewelry to him.Ethan takes a close look, lifts it out of the soft cushion it's cradled in, inspects it before slipping it back in the box. "Ah, for me? You shouldn't have. But it's a little flashy for my taste. I prefer something a little more subtle. Not so many diamonds." I realize he's just trying to lighten the mood and he knows exactly what this box means, but I still have to say it. Need to. For Chloe. It's the right t
Falling for You Chapter 54: He Said Leave
ChloeTroy chuckles. This time when he looks at me, his eyes linger and my skin crawls. He might be attractive enough, but he's one of the creepiest men I've ever laid eyes on. I divert my attention quickly and Olivia reaches for my hand. "Oh don't worry. It's not you I give a shit about anymore, brother."He lifts his tumbler off the bar and raises it in Rex's direction then slides off his stool. I know where he's heading and if he follows through, there's no way it will turn out in his favor."Hey there. Welcome to The Flying Goat," Ethan says, stepping in front of Troy. His voice is devoid of any hospitality.Troy, though, is too stupid to get the not so subtle hint. "Uh, thanks?"He tries to step around him but is stopped by one of the Zeus twins.He's a tiny man surrounded by three large, angry men.I don't know how much of Rex's story any of them know, if anything at all, but they see the anger coming off Rex's body and know Troy is the cause of it.Troy turns
Falling for You Chapter 53: I Have a Bad Feeling
Chloe"Do you know him?" Olivia asks, staring at the guy's back."No. You?""No. But, gah, I swear he looks familiar.""Probably been in here before?""Maybe.""So how much longer?" I ask Olivia."Too long. Actually, no. I take that back. I've enjoyed being pregnant and it kind of scares me to think about what it will be like when the little nugget's out in the world.""Makes sense.""Anyway, I have about a month left. I'm hoping that I've hit my size limit."I nod, not trusting myself not to say something stupid.Rex comes out of the office and sees me sitting down with Olivia and makes his way toward us.He kisses me on the forehead then leans down to give Olivia a hug."How are the mamas doing?" The level of excitement that he has over this baby has surprised me. I'm only a few months along, though, and I know we need to be careful. Things can happen this early on."Good," I grin up at him and his eyes soften."Rex, do you know that guy?" Olivia asks
Falling for You Chapter 52: He's a Bit Overprotective
Chloe"Hey! What are you doing here?" Ethan crushes me in a hug when I walk through the back door with Rex.I nod at Rex and grin. "He couldn't live without me.""He's so needy," Ethan teases with a wink."I know. It's a burden.""I bet. Kind of annoying, huh? Does he follow you around like a puppy? Always getting in your way.""All the time! I really want some space but what can I do?""I'm right here you know.""We know." Ethan and I say the words at the same time and Rex groans, leaving us to it as we laugh at his grumbling. Ever since I announced I was pregnant, Ethan and I turned a corner.The common thread of expecting our first child has brought us together, creating a bond. The fact that he's my brother is something I think we're both still getting used to. But every time I look at him, I see hints of my mother. Being pregnant makes me miss her even more than I did before. I know she'd be by my side through every step, in the delivery room if I wanted her t
Falling for You Chapter 51: Happy New Year
Chloe"Happy New Year, gorgeous.""Aren't you supposed to say that at midnight?""What's the point of only celebrating for a minute?""Hmm," I suppose that's true, I purr, leaning into his touch."I'm sorry I have to work today.""Don't apologize. It's not like you're working all night. Just for a few hours, right?""Yeah. The Zeus twins will take over tonight and Ethan hired two others that were experienced enough they can dive right in."I trail my finger around through the coarse hair on his chest. "Will you miss it?" He told Ethan he was pulling back, as in no more nights and weekends. Which only leaves him filling in when they're short on help. It was Rex's decision"Bartending? No.""I thought you loved it, though.""I love working with Ethan, even Penny. And once upon a time, until a sexy as hell redhead came into my life, I liked the attention it brought.""But not anymore?" I ask, grinning."Not anymore."We're lying in my bed, Malcom on Rex's fe
Falling for You Chapter 50: Did You Hear Her Right?
Rex"Ethan?"Chloe's lips are pressed together so tightly, the skin is turning white."What? Do you want me to say grace?"Olivia looks at her husband like he's an idiot. "Did you hear Chloe?""Yeah?"Paul grumbles. "Boy. Think about what Chloe said.""Merry Christmas?""No. The other thing."We all watch as he finally gets a clue. He stands up quickly, his chair falling back and landing against the tile with a loud thwack."Uncle?!"Chloe nods, my emotional girl's eyes flooding with tears again."You asshole! You got my sister pregnant?!"I almost laugh. Almost. But I'm smart enough not to. Rather, I just raise my hands. "Hey, it's not like I did that alone.""Wrong answer, man."Olivia's laughing so hard, she's clutching her stomach and bending over. "You. You are such an idiot!""I'm an idiot? How am I the idiot in this scenario?""Because you are!""Oh good come back, babe."Paul stands up, pushes Ethan out of the way while he makes his way
