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Chapter 41: What Exactly Are You Accusing Me Of?
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Falling for You Chapter 42: You Look Alike
RexHe watches her and I hold my breath. It's the first time either Chloe or Ethan have made a move to touch each other, or get close, for that matter. Her hands pause as she stares at him. "There's a resemblance.""A little one, yeah." Ethan agrees. "Obviously, the eyes. But, there's more."Chloe's lower lip trembles and I fight the urge to take her in my arms. "I'm so sorry. I fucked up," she says. She doesn't curse often and the expletive coming out of her mouth momentarily shocks me. But what happens next damn near puts me on the floor.My best friend wearing a fluffy dress because a little three-year-old girl begged him to, breaks down in tears right there in front of us. Chloe makes the space between them disappear and launches herself at him, wrapping her slender arms around his neck as they both weep in each other's arms.I hear Liv's gasp across the room, her hand flies to her mouth before she joins in the tearful party. I look around, stunned by the events that j
Falling for You Chapter 43
Chloe"What would you like?"The little girl sitting in the chair in front of me waiting to get her face painted looks so nervous she could vomit all over my shoes. I know the feeling, kiddo."I don't know.""Well, what kinds of things do you like?""I like, um, swimming and turquoise."Good. A color is something I can work with. Albeit a very specific color. "Turquoise, huh?""Mm hmm." She nods her head quickly and her eyes, the same color that she just told me she loves, twinkle at me."Okay then. I think I have an idea. What's your name?""Hillary.""Hillary, I'm Chloe.""I know." I can't remember introducing myself at the beginning so I'm not sure how she knows my name, unless she overheard someone else mention it.She bites her lip and never takes her eye off me in the mirror. "I like your costume."That gets her attention back on me. And a beaming smile. "Fanks. My mommy made it."Wow. That's impressive. She's wearing a princess costume that looks l
Falling for You Chapter 44: We've Been Duped
Chloe"Want to meet for some coffee before your next client comes? You said you had an hour, right?""Oh man, yes. That sounds amazing.""Perfect. Dreamin' Beans, okay? It's that place right next to Balance where I took you the first night. They have really good cinnamon rolls, too."I moan, mouth watering just at the thought of a warm, gooey roll. I'm so hungry today. I missed breakfast because I overslept. Well, overslept is a bit of a stretch. I was wide awake, but was busy wrapped up in Rex's arms and by the time we crawled out of bed, completely satisfied, I only had twenty minutes to get ready and get to New You to be there in time for my first client to show up."That sounds amazing," I repeat, apparently my vocabulary is shit when I'm hungry. "I'll be there in five.""Amazing," he teases, then hangs up chuckling.New You is a short drive away from Dreamin' Beans so I'm there quickly, parking Rex's sexy beast of a car just a few spots away from the front door.
Falling for You Chapter 45: Having A Brother is Weird
ChloeIt's been a few weeks since that first coffee date Ethan and I shared. We've met up three other times, once with Rex and Olivia for dinner at Balance, and each time, I've felt more and more comfortable around him. But the turning point was just two days ago. I was at a sandwich shop with Ari and he came in. I hesitated in how to introduce him and he noticed. Luckily, he took over for me and simply said, "Hi, I'm Ethan. The brother." Thankfully, I'd already told Ari the whole story so she wasn't completely in the dark, but it was still a little awkward. Having him take control of the situation, but also claim me, warmed my heart.Today, though, I know he's nervous because Olivia has another check-up. She's due in about six weeks and she's having an ultrasound. So I texted him this morning to let him know I was thinking of them and to let me know how it goes.My phone chimes and I anxiously grab for it. Suddenly feeling every bit of the excited aunt, I rush to the back roo
Falling for You Chapter 46: Just Look
Chloe"I'm nervous." I admit, pressing a hand to my stomach."You know what it's going to say, just look."I narrow my eyes at him. "Don't rush me, Rex. This is a big deal."He rolls his eyes and snatches the object out of my hand. "I'll look.""No!" I shout, stopping him. "No. I can do this. I need to do this. Just, hold my hand while I look?"He doesn't make fun of me for my dramatics or tell me I'm being ridiculous. Even though I kind of am. He's right. I know what it's going to say when I look, but knowing and seeing are two very different things."Ready?"I scrunch up my nose and glare at him, take a deep breath, squeeze his fingers and look down.Paul: I'd love to come for dinner. Thank you.Ethan: Yup. Us too. Liv wants to know what to bring."See? I told you it wouldn't be a big deal.""Not a big deal? Are you high? It's a huge deal, Rex! My brother and his father are coming over for Christmas Eve dinner!"He chuckles and abruptly quits when he sees
Falling for You Chapter 47: Just Take the Test
Chloe"Would it make you feel better if you just took it instead of waiting until after Christmas? Maybe we can do it on New Year's Eve. Wouldn't that be a fun way to ring it in?""No.""Liar." The knowing smirk he shoots my way is adorable and annoying."Rex, I can't do this today.""Sure you can. Here, I'll show you."He unwraps the stick from the foil package and places it on the counter in the bathroom at my place. Malcom is hovering by his feet, like he does all the time when Rex is here. Rex shoos him out the door and shuts it behind him."I love him but man he's overwhelming at times.""Yeah, yeah, yeah. He loves you, too.""Alright, sit.""I am not peeing in front of you, good sir!""Good sir?""Don't make fun of me. I'm a little nervous and there's really no way I'll be able to pee in front of you without having stage fright.""Is that really all there is? Or is it that you don't think I can handle it? If that test says you're pregnant then I'm goi
Falling for You Chapter 48: Am I Like My Mother?
Rex"Are you going to tell them?" I ask her as I pull the beef out of the oven.It's Christmas Eve and Chloe's house looks like she had stock in twinkle lights and snowmen for how many decorations are scattered around her house. After finding out this morning that she's pregnant, we spent a few hours in bed then I helped her start preparing the food for tonight's dinner.She's mashing potatoes and gives me a worried look. "I don't think so, right?""It's your call. I'm kind of excited and it's killing me just a little bit but I'll keep my mouth shut if you want me to.""What if, I don't know, something happens? And I'm still getting to know Ethan and Paul. I don't know if I'm ready to see their reaction to me being just like my mother."The last little bit was so quiet I barely heard it, but I did. I wasn't prepared for this line of thinking."What do you mean?""My mom got pregnant with the snap of a finger, apparently. And look how that turned out for Paul and Etha
Falling for You Chapter 49: They Just Heard That?
Rex"You should really lock the door, Chloe, but I see how it is. You were too busy to let your guests come inside from the cold while you were getting mauled by my best friend."Ethan's grumpy voice cuts through the kitchen and I reluctantly release my hold on Chloe."Hi everyone," she says shyly. Her face turns as red as the brightly colored gift bags Olivia's holding."Way to go, Ethan. You embarrassed my girl here," I tease and I know my girl could die of embarrassment. For that, I feel a little guilty but not because I can't keep my hands off her. That, I won't apologize for."You're the one who was about to have sex with her in front of the prime rib!""I was going to do no such thing. I slaved over that thing all day.""You? You're the one who made the prime rib? Since when do you know how to cook?""There are things you don't know about me," I grin then wink at Chloe."Eww. Well, this has been fun." Ethan makes a disgusted noise and his dad grips him by the
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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
