Chapter 15
Mark disappeared inside my apartment, leaving his shoes scattered on the doorstep. My initial plan was to let him crash on the guestroom but at this rate, Bibi deserves the guest room while I lock him in a cage so that he won't make my things messy and ughly. The nerve of that guy!
“Chloe, Where is my room?” He reappeared dressed in his sweatpants and white blue t-shirt. I didn't miss the way he wore his socks in summer.
“Aren’t you Hungry? I could make something.” I offered. He scoffed and peered behind me seemingly communicating with a spirit on the doorway.
“You looked mad. Is it because of my shoes?” There was a proud look on his face like he
Chapter 16TuesdayI regretted immensely, I shouldn't have gone out to parties last night. I couldn't follow the words that came out of Miss Smith's mouth, my head throbs painfully because Ethan,Mark and I were wasted just four hours ago. Coming to school hangover the next morning is the worst decision ever. I couldn't move my head because the motion makes me nauseous, Ethan is in the same condition as me. But Serve him right.During Lunch break, I excused myself from eating and went to sleep in the empty classroom. It was peaceful in the first ten minutes but not for long, loud rock music started blasting within the classroom, I woke up groaning,glaring at whoever disturbs my sleep.
Chapter 17When Saturday rolled over slowly and painfully, Mark and I took the cab, runned across the streets of Boston, and showed up at the place where Aunt Shirley had informed us where we were to practice our dance. The first hours of learning the dance steps were a complete horror, one which I hated to even think about. We did a little warm up and the basics, and of course Mark's foot got a little swollen because I couldn't even count the time I had stepped on his feet. To say that this dance wouldn't even be successful is an understatement, No. We wouldn't even get past the first steps.Currently, we are back at our neighbouring Restaurant, five houses down from my apartment- The place where Mr Young had brought me one time, when the two of us were too lazy to cook. It was a simple dinner but I still remember
Chapter 18“Mr Young!” I cringed at my voice, I wished it hadn't sounded so excited and gleeful, brimming with happiness. I could imagine Mark rolling his eyes at my sudden change of attitude, in contrast with the way I've been arguing with him.“Hey, Where did you just come from?” Mr Young asked, his lips tugging a little at the corner. It made me feel a little good that he doesn't just ignore me but even manages to smile at me. It felt like the last five days and One hundred twenty hours of convincing myself to stop falling for this man flew right out of my brain the moment my eyes landed on him.“Mark and I were at Ethan’s place for the rehearsals. What about you? I thought you'll be back by Monday?” I look
Chapter 19His lips are warm and soft against mine, my arms go around his neck pulling him unexplainably close towards mine leaving no space between us. His fingers trails along my arms and squeeze my hips with his other hand, I let out a moan of contentment, playing with the small hair of his neck.His lips are demanding and possessive, showing me only he could make me this way, filled with excitement, thrill and something so much more that words can't define it.“I’ve missed you” he says, after pulling away from our kiss . I watched in daze, not quite believing that the three minutes-kissing had really happened.When I refused to say anything, Mr Young's
Chapter 20The club was crowded when the boys and I weaved our way through the front door.We all were feeling giddy and excited since We were to perform Brandon songs. The manger on seeing us greeted and ushered us backstage. My nude dress clung to my body like a second skin. For my make up I did an equally nude shade of lipstick adding a little blush to my cheeks.When it was time for the signing, We made our way through the crowds. The tension and anxious feeling returned like it did every time when my eyes met the crowds below us.I held the Mic with shaky hands. My eyes roved over the crowds searching for his face. The moment my eyes landed on him, I swear I could feel my lips stretching so wide and goosebumps appeared on my skin. I could feel the waves of his heat while h
Chapter 21“Where the hell have you been!? Do you know how worried I was?” I jumped a little, surprised at the booming voice directed towards me. “I thought I sent you a text” I said, pocketing my phone's and checking for his contact. I sighed when I saw that I had not informed him about staying out of home.“Ethan said you went home but then you didn't! Please inform me next time Chloe” he looked so disappointed when he said that, he moved past my bedroom and went away slamming the door to his room forcefully. It is true that I was wrong this time, but I had always lived alone for so long that he didn't appear on my mind last night. I knew I had to apologise but his moody self is something I can't deal with right now, especially when I’m running late for school.&nb
Chapter 22 Making dinner has never been such a big deal before but today seemed to be the worst day for me especially with my period arriving when I was taking a shower. The cramps on my abdomen worsened with every passing hour. Mark eyed me every now and then, without any interaction. Just our eyes doing the talking. To say that it was hella awkward is an understatement, Mark and I were not on speaking terms after this morning. I sighed and started to wash the vegetables, he came around to stand beside me helping me with peeling potatoes and peeling garlic for the chicken dish. “Are you Okay? You looked pale” he asked, stretching his hands out to feel my face. “Can you run to the store for me?” I asked, grimacing. Not only I was out of pain relief but also my sanitary pa
Chapter 23One month later,I had another gig tonight with the band and Brandon's brother whom I am yet to meet. Currently, I’m waiting for Damien to come over and drive me to the venue but he is running late because of the traffic. Mark had already left with Ethan an hour ago because I refused to leave without Damien who always gets a little mad whenever Mark is around me, ever since that way he walked in on us, when I was suffering from cramps and Mark’s hand on my tummy. Damien might appear very gentle and calm but he sees Mark as a competition, which is totally uncalled for. No amount of reasoning could change his mind but that doesn't mean I like him any less, he's basically my favourite person in the World.The end of my flimsy Bl
Epilogue 5 years later I made my way towards the big flat where my best friend lives with his many girlfriends. I am almost scared of walking into his expensive suite because I haven't had any good experience before since Ethan is a manwhore. At twenty three, he slept with several girls every week and often made them run away crying when he refused to see them for the second time. Today, though it felt different, there were no girls, instead the whole band was present. Blissful music with Ethan, Oliver, Jack, Brandy and Sebastian are now one of the most famous boy bands in the city. I hardly see them because they are always on tour. The only person who always called me daily is Ethan because he liked to annoy me. &n
Chapter 34Sebastian and I had the best dinner. Our date first started off with good food which was quite satisfying. He's one of the best guys from our school. Proper and polite, never saying things that would offend someone. He's the best boyfriend one could ever wish for but he's not for me. Here's why: The moment he drives away from my apartment, all I want to do is run back and cancel our date, Mr Young solely the reason. I kept on picturing his sad, teary face. I couldn't focus on the date.“I had a great time tonight Sebastian. Thanks for taking me out” I unbuckled my seatbelt, and opened the car door.“My pleasure. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do” he says.&ldq
Chapter 33“You look gorgeous Chloe. Sebastian won't be able to take his eyes off you” I blush at the compliment. Grace is in my apartment and she's helping me get ready for my date with Sebastian. Turns out that Grace is a fun person to hang out with. She's a cat person like me, she loves reading and thinks Mr Young is hot. We have a lot in common.“It feels weird though. I mean Sebastian is my friend” I told her honestly.“He’s not asking you to be his girlfriend. It's just a date, Chloe. If you think that you can't like him after today, you can just end it”“Can I ask you something?” I asked, turning fully towards her. Her brown eyes lit up i
Chapter 32“Chloe.. ” It is like that one word breaks the trance that I’m in . He stood up from his sitting position.I run towards him, feeling as if he would disappear if I don't feel him. He stumbled back from the force, I buried my face into his chest. I don't care that he loves Alessa, he can't just forget me.“Chloe, I am sorry”“Do you remember me now?” I asked, tilting my head to see his face. He looked down at me with the sadness expression. My lungs are so heavy, It felt as though I couldn't breathe.“I never forgot you,” I laughed, happy that he remembered m
Chapter 31”Ethan! Slow down” I begged,my breath coming out in a heavy gasp. He rolled his eyes but did what I said.“Move faster lady. We need to get there before your boyfriend runs off with his girlfriend to the countryside” I glared at the back of his head. For some reason, Ethan thought that running in the morning would do me good, mentally but so far he's not right. I don't feel any better.Also he Says that I should start seducing Mr Young, which I find it to be ridiculous but he's adamant. He even made me wear mascara and lipstick and forced me to style my hair. I was secretly glad that he's being such a good friend by helping me out.When I reached my place, I took a cold shower and threw myself on the bed. Since it's the weekend I decided to work on the lyrics that I've been writing since last week. I opened my laptop and found a new email on
Chapter 30There was a loud knock on my door but I ignored it. I couldn't recall how long I've been locked away in the confines of my room nor did I care. My stomach grumbles with hunger almost to the point of hurting but I welcome it. The pain on my stomach is nothing compared to pain in my chest, Damien might as well tear my heart into bits with his bare hands. What went wrong with us? Why is he not talking with me!? The more I think about it, the more I’m mad at him for treating me this way. The least he could do is explain what happened.I sat up feeling mad and hungry, I knew I would regret it later but my fingers are already stroking the keyboard, typing out my frustrations and the words that I've been meaning to write ever since I woke up. I typed out all the crappy lyrics pouring out of my soul and crying oc
Chapter 29I couldn't stop the shaking no matter how hard I tried not to, so I stood up abruptly making every head snap up to me. I cringed.“May I use the restroom?” I asked, looking down at my feet.“Raise your head up if you are talking to a teacher. It's disrespectful to look down” Came his hard, all too familiar voice. I may have look so weird with my behavior, I wished I had looked up on the internet and Google on 'how to behave in front of your ex-boyfriend who came back after he disappeared for two months' His voice held no emotion or any indication that he missed me, Of course, I’m crazy for even thinking about this.“You may go” he says fina
Chapter 28“Aunt, I'll be fine. Just be safe on your way back” I reassured her the upmteenth time this morning. Aunt Shirley refuses to let me live alone and as much I love being taken care of, I missed living by myself. And as for Mark, he left last week because he needed to go back home. I smiled thinking of how close we had gotten this past few months. I had returned to school just two weeks ago and people who I didn't even talk to before started talking, wishing me happiness and good wishes as if I had come back from the dead. It's exactly a month and fifteen days after the accident, but my mind is still on that day with him.“Honey, I'll be coming back if you don't pick up my calls” I laughed and pulled her into a warm hug not wanting to depart yet. If the accident taught me one thing, it's th
Chapter 27Beep. Beep. Beep.Monday morning is always the worst day to wake up. I hate that I have school in thirty minutes yet I can't seem to find the energy and the will to wake up and make breakfast for myself.I felt like I could hear Bibi meowing beside me but then when I listened to it more closely, it seemed to be sniffing and hiccuping. I wanted to open my eyes but I found that opening my eyes requires a lot of effort and energy. So, I settled comfortably on my pillow and decided to head back to sleep.It is a lovely dream. I saw my parents and I, playing around the park with my small puppy which my daddy brought me for my birthday. We were so happy, with dad and mom laughing while they wa