Let The Years Be

Let The Years Be

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By:   Bobby Breadman  Completed
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"Chloe, when you were younger, our family arranged a marriage for you. Now that you're almost recovered from your illness, would you be willing to return to Kingston City and marry?" "If you still don't agree, I'll talk to your father and cancel the engagement." In the dimly lit room, Chloe could only hear silence. Just as the person on the other end of the line thought they would not be able to convince her, she suddenly spoke up. "I'm willing to go back and get married." Her mom, Felicia, froze, clearly surprised. "You... you agree?" Chloe's tone was calm. "I agree, but I still need a little time to wrap things up in Marina City. I'll be back within two weeks. Mom, please go ahead and start preparing for the wedding." After a few more words, Chloe hung up the phone.

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"Chloe, remember the childhood engagement our family set up for you? Now that you've almost recovered from your sickness, would you consider returning to Kingston City to tie the knot? If you're still not on board, I can have another word with your dad and call the whole thing off."In the shadowy room, Chloe Smith could hear nothing but the sound of silence.On the other end of the line, her mom had braced herself for another refusal, but then Chloe's voice cut through."I'll go back and get married."Her mom, Felicia Brown, was caught off guard."You're... You're okay with it?"Chloe replied steadily, "I am. I just need a little time to wrap up some loose ends here in Marina City. Give me half a month, and I'll be there. Mom, go ahead and get the wedding plans rolling."With a few more parting words, Chloe ended the call.As soon as she hung up, the booming beats from the party downstairs seeped into the room, mingling with the strains of a birthday tune.It was Helen Zimmer...

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29 Chapters
Chapter 1
"Chloe, remember the childhood engagement our family set up for you? Now that you've almost recovered from your sickness, would you consider returning to Kingston City to tie the knot? If you're still not on board, I can have another word with your dad and call the whole thing off."In the shadowy room, Chloe Smith could hear nothing but the sound of silence.On the other end of the line, her mom had braced herself for another refusal, but then Chloe's voice cut through."I'll go back and get married."Her mom, Felicia Brown, was caught off guard."You're... You're okay with it?"Chloe replied steadily, "I am. I just need a little time to wrap up some loose ends here in Marina City. Give me half a month, and I'll be there. Mom, go ahead and get the wedding plans rolling."With a few more parting words, Chloe ended the call.As soon as she hung up, the booming beats from the party downstairs seeped into the room, mingling with the strains of a birthday tune.It was Helen Zimmer
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Chapter 2
Chloe shut her door, popped in her earbuds, and tuned out the noise from outside.Having made up her mind to return home and tie the knot, she knew she would have to resign from her job. Still, she was determined to wrap up her projects, aiming to avoid causing any inconvenience to others.She sat alone in front of the panoramic window, diligently finishing up her work.As the sun dipped below the horizon, the evening sky faded to dusk.Chloe removed her earbuds, stood up, and stretched. After a long stretch of focused work, she was finally done.The building had quieted down completely.She flicked on her phone for a bit of mindless scrolling.That was when a message from Helen popped up. Without a second thought, Chloe tapped it open.[Why didn't you 'like' my post?]A minute barely passed before another message followed.[Oops! Sorry, Chloe. Wrong person. Don't be upset, okay?]Driven by curiosity, Chloe checked Helen's social media feed to see what the fuss was about.H
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Chapter 3
Facing the two worried guys, she spoke with a calm she did not quite feel. "They're just photos. We can take more, can't we?""The fire did a thorough job, so we'll have to make new memories. It's about time we went on a trip again, anyway."Andrew, trying to make the best of the situation, was met with Stephen's eager agreement."Yeah, and we can bring Helen along this time. She's always wanted to travel."Chloe could not help but laugh a little at Stephen's words.Andrew and Stephen took her chuckle as a sign of agreement and let out a collective sigh of relief.Just as they were about to head back inside, they stopped short at the sight of several boxes in the living room—boxes that were not there when they left that morning."What's all this?" they asked together.Chloe gave the boxes a quick look. "Oh, I quit my job. I'm thinking of trying something new."She had liked her job before, had she not?The same doubt crept into both of their minds.Chloe was acting off, and
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Chapter 4
Helen clutched the trophy, but her face was missing the spark of victory. She did not look like she wanted to celebrate, and she definitely was not about to hand it over to Chloe.Instead, she bit her lip, her eyes wide and pleading as she spoke. "Chloe, the director told me to give you the trophy. It's such a big deal, and you're so awesome. I'm going to be super bold and ask you something. I've never won this award. Can I borrow the trophy for just a few days?"Borrow?Chloe had never heard anything so ridiculous. She raised an eyebrow and said with a fake smile, "If you know it's bold, then don't ask. If you want one so badly, go win one yourself."With that, she reached out to take the trophy from Helen's embrace.Chloe's frosty response left Helen flustered, looking like she was the victim of some great injustice. "Chloe, why are you being like this? I'm not taking it forever. I just want it at home to inspire me, is that so wrong?"As Chloe went to grab it, Helen hugged the
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Chapter 5
Chloe had not noticed when the call ended.She took a moment to steady her emotions before saying, "My bestie's tying the knot. Why? Are you guys thinking of crashing it?"Andrew and Stephen had been giving her the silent treatment lately. Once she was back in Kingston City, they would probably never cross paths again—not even as acquaintances.There was no point in spilling the beans about her own wedding plans.At her comment, Andrew and Stephen shot each other a puzzled look but did not dwell on it. "Nah, you can go. I've got a mountain of work at the office," they dismissed.Andrew, still seemingly miffed about Helen's accident earlier that day, grabbed some papers and headed to the study with a frosty air.Stephen's face was set in a hard line as he added, "Helen got scraped up because of you. You should go say sorry to her. Otherwise, count me out for wedding festivities."With that, he marched off to his room.Chloe let out a bitter chuckle, keeping her thoughts to her
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Chapter 6
It took a while, but Chloe finally got her breath back. She leaned against the wall, her medicine gripped tight in her hand, shielding her face to keep the pollen at bay.She had not even had a second to catch her breath when Andrew's accusing voice hit her like a slap."Why are you always picking on Helen? She gives us these flowers and you just throw them on the ground!"Stephen's voice, thick with anger, was not far behind. "Chloe, you've been acting so unreasonably lately. What's gotten into you?"Chloe inhaled deeply, shaking with a mix of anger and frustration. She had a storm of words inside her, ready to burst out, but all that came out was a choked sob, her eyes brimming with tears."Me, changed? Have I really changed, or is it you who changed? I have asthma, and I'm allergic to pollen. How could you forget that?"Her voice was weak, but her words hit Andrew and Stephen like a bolt of lightning.They used to be so attentive to her needs.Whenever Chloe had an asthma at
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Chapter 7
Finally, the house was all set, and Chloe let out a long, relieved breath.It was like a huge weight had been lifted off her in a heartbeat.While signing the papers, she realized the due date for the final real estate paperwork was the same as her departure day.Perfect timing. It meant she could skip the awkward goodbyes with Andrew and Stephen.Signing her name, Chloe felt a rush of relief. It was almost all behind her.There was just one more thing to do.She hit the mall, picking out a sleek massager and a cool pair of bracelets before making her way to Natalie's place.The moment she stepped through the door, Natalie wrapped her in a tight hug."Chloe, letting you go is so hard. You've been part of Marina City for years, and I've come to love you like my own. It's going to feel so empty without you," Natalie said, her voice thick with emotion as she clung to Chloe's hand.Chloe felt a lump in her throat but managed a reassuring smile. "I'll miss you too, Aunt Natalie, bu
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Chapter 8
Chloe spun around, and the guys looked relieved to see she was not mad.Andrew closed the distance, taking her hand. "Forget about packing. It's way too much hassle. I'll send our driver later, and we'll move your stuff to the new place together."Stephen nodded like one of those bobbleheads.In that moment, Chloe could almost see the way they used to look at her, like she was the only one in their world.Back when they were just kids, chatting and laughing was all it took. However, those childhood promises were just words in the wind.Chloe glanced at Helen, shook her head, and said, "No need. I've got things to sort out on my own."Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and walked away.Chloe had just settled into her room, freshened up, and flopped onto her bed when her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Helen. Helen's voice, sugary and smug, trickled through the line."Chloe, guess what? I visited the Lewises and the Joneses tonight, and both Andrew's
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Chapter 9
After the exchange, Andrew and Stephen escorted Helen to their table, right next to Chloe's.Both guys were falling over themselves to dish up Helen's plate, their eyes practically glowing with adoration.Melissa watched the whole thing, fuming so much she practically destroyed her steak, but Chloe was the picture of serenity. Melissa bit her tongue, maintaining her composure and staying silent.The guys wrapped up dinner and took off soon after.Chloe said her goodbyes to Melissa and headed home.Andrew and Stephen did not come back that night, but Chloe did not mind. She was too busy getting her bags packed.In the morning, the sound of footsteps told her Andrew and Stephen had finally arrived. It was a moving day, after all.However, what they did not know was that their new home, their future, would not include her.The racket outside got louder, probably the sound of moving boxes, but Chloe ignored it all. Once she had her bags ready, her phone rang. It was Felicia.Fel
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Chapter 10
Chloe stepped onto the plane, her back to everything she was leaving behind, her heart untouched by the thought of Andrew and Stephen's worry.The moment the plane's wheels lifted off the ground, a wave of lightness washed over her, the kind she had never felt before.Back at Marina City's Lagoon View Villa, though, the air was thick with tension.Three hours ticked by since Andrew and Stephen, with Helen in tow, had made it to the villa. However, Chloe was a no-show.Their bags were the only ones sitting in the villa. Chloe's were nowhere in sight.Andrew's heart was doing somersaults, a sense that something was off gnawing at him.Stephen was a statue on the couch, his face so pale it was like he had seen a ghost.Helen, with her secrets, kept mum.The silence was getting loud until Helen could not take it anymore."Chloe's probably just running late, you know. Last-minute packing and all. Let's get the place ready. We've got that dinner tonight, and Chloe wouldn't miss it f
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