LOGINShare
Unusual Thoughts
Last Updated:
2024-03-23 23:20:16Kyle
Why do I think that Hayley to say something else when I called her two days ago, after she dropped a message for me.
More like her PA did that. Why didn't she just call my personal phone?
And the little misunderstanding about her checking out Hunter. Why that didn't sit well with me, I don't know. She was free to do whatever she wanted as I am.
''Everything alright dude?'' Hunter tapped on my shoulder jolting me from my thoughts.
''Yeah, I'm good.'' I nodded looking at him strangely. Does she find Hunter attractive?
Even though she said that she didn't mean it that way. But I couldn't help but wonder if she was just trying not to offend me.
''Dude, why are you looking at our homeboy like that?'' Freddie chuckled when I threw a glare at him. I still couldn't get the thought of Hayley liking Hunter out of my head.
They would be perfect for each other, even their names start with the same letter 'H'.
I did the unthinkable and asked a totally stupid question.
''Hunter, what do you think about single mothers? Would you go for one?''
Freddie and Hunter exchanged a strange look before he answered the question. We were all chilling at Freddie's impressive mansion. It was a white lie when I told Hayley that Hunter was just an acquaintance. He was mutual friends with me and Freddie, he was also the one who hooked me up with owner of the hotel where I was staying for the moment.
''Yeah, if she's cool. Sure, I might go for her.'' He brushed the back of his neck nervously.
''Okay, enough talk about strange and uncomfortable conversation. How is your upcoming court case going?'' Freddie broke the tension glaring pointedly at me.
''Terrible. The fact that I have to deal with that witch again.'' He sighed dropping on a sofa.
We all know how much Hunter despised his ex-wife Fiona. She was a big cheat and lies for a living. Hunter was barely tolerating her existence till he walked on Fiona fucking one of his company's investors.
That was the straw that broke the camel's back. He decided to call quits on the marriage and walk away with his assets intact.
''And you know with who representing her in court, I can guess how terrible it is.'' Freddie sympathized with him.
''Who?'' I was lost here.
''Hayley's friend, Amber is the lawyer representing Fiona in court.'' Freddie explained.
Wait a minute.
''Didn't like you have some kind of thing with her some time ago?" I looked at Hunter. I can't believe how wrapped up I have been in my affairs that I missed out on all this.
I remembered him leaving with Amber the day I went to the bar to get Hayley.
''Yeah, still seeing her. But for now, we are on a short break because it will be a conflict of interest if we are together for now.''
''That must be tough for both of you.'' I chastised myself inwardly at the ridiculousness that Hayley was interested in Hunter.
She was probably asking on behalf of Amber. They were basically best friends and Hayley had an engraved sense of loyalty. She would never do that, I should even ashamed for thinking that.
''Kyle.'' Freddie called me.
''Yeah, what's it?'' I asked. I must have been lost in thought.
''We have been trying to get your attention for a while now. Thought you slept on us.'' Hunter observed.
''No, I'm fine.''
''Kyle, welcome back to earth again. Our conversation must have been boring to you.'' Freddie sniped with a smirk.
''I know what he needs, may be a dip in the pool might help cool his head.'' Hunter suggested standing up.
''Race you suckers to the pool. The loser gets to pay for our bills later tonight when we go out to eat.''
Freddie hollered before dashing off.
It was a good thing that I had good friends to keep my mind off my situation.
Related chapters
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Meet The Parents
Hayley''Hi Mom.' Hi Dad.' I smiled at the figures on the screen of my laptop. The kids were running around pretty happy that they could see their grand-parents even though it was through a screen.''Hayley, how have you been?'' My dad asked. He looked much older, maybe due to the fact that I had not seen him for sometime since they stayed in Seattle.''Fine Dad.'' I noticed Mom looking at Wynter and Autumn with longing in her eyes. I knew how hard it was for her to watch the kids grow from afar. At the time that Kyle and I had separated, she even suggested that we move to Settle to be closer to them.But I couldn't just pack up knowing that my home was here in New York. I couldn't just stand up and leave. My career, friends and everything that I have ever worked for was here.Though I understood why she suggested that we move, apparently the gossips that will come with the divorce and also not running into Kyle and Simone.''Please bring my babies up so that I can see them closer.''
Last Updated : 2024-03-24Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return School Settlement
HayleyToday was the day we were heading to Wynter and Autumn potential school. I had to take the day off from work, also did Kyle. Kyle was coming along with us sure to put in a united front to the proprietress of the school. So we were all leaving in his car. And that was going to be easier since he had baby seats too.It was a prestigious Prep school for kindergarten children, one of the best in New York city. Also it was hard to get in, and they even had a waiting list for a new session. Thankfully, Kyle's mom knew the proprietress and has put in a good word for us.''Okay, Wynter come here.'' I called for him. I had been struggling with helping him put on his jacket. The weather today was chill and I needed them to be extremely covered.''Mama, no.'' He shook his little head making me bite in laughter. Not today little man, Kyle would be here soon and the last thing I wanted was for us to run late. And as I had learnt consistently from my job, first impression always matters.''W
Last Updated : 2024-03-25Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Deal
HayleyNothing really special has happened after we took the kids to school for their settlement. They were starting school next week Monday and I was really anxious about how their first day was going to be like."So Mrs Banes, your husband isn't here with you?" Mrs Cooper asked curious."Umm, no. He's having a late night at work and he couldn't meet up." I smiled indulgently at the couple I was having dinner with.Thank God I was quick enough to come up with a suitable excuse. This dinner will be over if Mrs Cooper ever found out that me and my husband were on the path to divorce.I was super grateful that we kept our separation quiet."Uh I see, the same thing with my Patrick here. He is ever busy and I had to drag him off work for him to be present here." She smiled fondly patting her husband's hand sharing a I became uncomfortable and had to look away at that the moment that passed between them."Is that your husband?" Patrick Cooper spoke for the first time since we arrived he
Last Updated : 2024-04-08Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Stranger Danger: Butterflies In My Belly.
HayleyI was in my office currently working on a project when I suddenly remembered that I was supposed to step out and get some books for the kids. Looking at my wrist-watch, I saw that it was almost time for lunch."Mary, can you please cut off all appointments later for this afternoon? I will be stepping out this afternoon to get some things from the bookstore." I told her through the intercom."Sure ma'am but you are supposed to have a meeting with Mr Sterling at two O'clock. Should I reschedule it?" Damn I totally forgot that I had a meeting with him. Mr Sterling was one of my top clients and had been with me for seven years. I possibly couldn't reschedule our meeting."Yes, do that please. And move any other appointments to tomorrow." I was sure that I wasn't going to be coming back on time."Okay ma'am, is that all? Would you like to add anything else?""No, that would be all Mary. Thank you." After I clicked off the intercom, I closed all applications on my PC and set it to sl
Last Updated : 2024-04-24Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Morning After A Disastrous Mistake
Hayley"Hmmn." I stretched my arms feeling lazy and sore, a good kind of sore."Morning beautiful." A strong arm was my banded round my waist. Wait a minute. I knew that voice, a little too well. Kyle! It was Kyle! What was Kyle doing in my room?"Kyle!" I stood up from the bed like my house was on fire. I was fully awake now."Hayley, calm down." Kyle sat up with the duvet sliding down his chest barely covering his privates."What are you doing here?" I averted my eyes panicked and then screamed when I saw I was standing naked."Give me that." I dragged the duvet from him not caring if it exposed his privates. I'd rather it be him than me."Hayley.. you don't remember?" He didn't seem one inch intimidated by the fact that he was naked. Instead he lounged comfortable with his hands behind his head and a lazy smile in his face.I wasn't having any of that smugness so I scrambled and picked his shirt from the floor throwing it over his pelvic region."Remember what? I don't care just
Last Updated : 2024-01-06Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Confronted By Simone
Hayley"I can't believe you did the unthinkable! Sleeping with your soon to be ex husband?" Amber screeched through the phone.When she says it like that, it was really bad."I know I messed up big time. But you don't have to shout that loud, I'm at work." "Sorry Hayley but you should have known better." She chastised me. Amber was Anti Kyle now. She hardly even said his name."Yeah I should have. I don't know what got into me." I whined dropping my head on my desk."You know what got into you. Too much alcohol." I knew she wasn't still happy with me.That was true, I could hardly hold my alcohol. Got drunk easily so that why I always drink with friends."Yeah I should have called you to come get me." I apologized."You really need to be careful. What if a stranger had taken advantage of you? Like a creepy old nasty man or a serial killer? And then I will get to hear from the news that my best friend was murdered." Okay, Amber had a very over active imagination and I was already regr
Last Updated : 2024-01-09Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Dinner With Kyle's Mum
HayleyAnd now I was on my way to my monthly lunch with Kyle's mom. I call her Mrs Banes, though she insists I call her mother or by her first name Kate.Strolling inside the restaurant that we always used for our meeting.Kate stood up when she saw me, I smiled genuinely. I loved spending time with Kate, she was just so bubbly compared to her husband. Henry was cool, but he was a grump, barely tolerated people but he genuinely loves his wife."How are you Hayley?" She asked leaning in to air kiss my cheeks."I am good.How are you doing?" I replied dropping my bag on the table before taking a seat."I've never been better. I recently gained a membership at a new gym." She said excited. "What? What happened to your membership at your previous gym?" I saw the profile of the waitress already bringing up our orders."My membership expired and I think one of the gym instructors has a crush on me." Her nose wrinkled "Well good call." I laughed at that. Kate was in her sixties but she look
Last Updated : 2024-01-13Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Bar Intervention
HayleyAnd I couldn't be more grateful that today was Friday, #TGIF. Like for real, this week has been pretty crazy for me. Sleeping with Kyle, confronted by Simone and dinner with his mom? Super crazy.And now I was here chilling at a bar but not without Amber. And I had someone watching the kids. Tammy was a sweet teenage girl who lived not too far from out house."Why can't men just take a hint?" She moaned for the nth time downing a third margarita.The male bartender chuckled pouring us new sets of drinks."I would slow down on those drinks if I were you." I advised Amber who was pouting terribly."You would say that because you weren't the one left standing at her porch like a fool. Waiting for a man to kiss her."I couldn't help myself, I burst into laughter until I was silenced by a pointed glare from Amber."I am sorry I can't help it. It's just so funny." I apologized taking a sip from my glass."And what's so funny?" She questioned unsmiling. And I had to comport myself ag
Last Updated : 2024-01-13
Latest chapter
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Stranger Danger: Butterflies In My Belly.
HayleyI was in my office currently working on a project when I suddenly remembered that I was supposed to step out and get some books for the kids. Looking at my wrist-watch, I saw that it was almost time for lunch."Mary, can you please cut off all appointments later for this afternoon? I will be stepping out this afternoon to get some things from the bookstore." I told her through the intercom."Sure ma'am but you are supposed to have a meeting with Mr Sterling at two O'clock. Should I reschedule it?" Damn I totally forgot that I had a meeting with him. Mr Sterling was one of my top clients and had been with me for seven years. I possibly couldn't reschedule our meeting."Yes, do that please. And move any other appointments to tomorrow." I was sure that I wasn't going to be coming back on time."Okay ma'am, is that all? Would you like to add anything else?""No, that would be all Mary. Thank you." After I clicked off the intercom, I closed all applications on my PC and set it to sl
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Deal
HayleyNothing really special has happened after we took the kids to school for their settlement. They were starting school next week Monday and I was really anxious about how their first day was going to be like."So Mrs Banes, your husband isn't here with you?" Mrs Cooper asked curious."Umm, no. He's having a late night at work and he couldn't meet up." I smiled indulgently at the couple I was having dinner with.Thank God I was quick enough to come up with a suitable excuse. This dinner will be over if Mrs Cooper ever found out that me and my husband were on the path to divorce.I was super grateful that we kept our separation quiet."Uh I see, the same thing with my Patrick here. He is ever busy and I had to drag him off work for him to be present here." She smiled fondly patting her husband's hand sharing a I became uncomfortable and had to look away at that the moment that passed between them."Is that your husband?" Patrick Cooper spoke for the first time since we arrived he
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return School Settlement
HayleyToday was the day we were heading to Wynter and Autumn potential school. I had to take the day off from work, also did Kyle. Kyle was coming along with us sure to put in a united front to the proprietress of the school. So we were all leaving in his car. And that was going to be easier since he had baby seats too.It was a prestigious Prep school for kindergarten children, one of the best in New York city. Also it was hard to get in, and they even had a waiting list for a new session. Thankfully, Kyle's mom knew the proprietress and has put in a good word for us.''Okay, Wynter come here.'' I called for him. I had been struggling with helping him put on his jacket. The weather today was chill and I needed them to be extremely covered.''Mama, no.'' He shook his little head making me bite in laughter. Not today little man, Kyle would be here soon and the last thing I wanted was for us to run late. And as I had learnt consistently from my job, first impression always matters.''W
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Meet The Parents
Hayley''Hi Mom.' Hi Dad.' I smiled at the figures on the screen of my laptop. The kids were running around pretty happy that they could see their grand-parents even though it was through a screen.''Hayley, how have you been?'' My dad asked. He looked much older, maybe due to the fact that I had not seen him for sometime since they stayed in Seattle.''Fine Dad.'' I noticed Mom looking at Wynter and Autumn with longing in her eyes. I knew how hard it was for her to watch the kids grow from afar. At the time that Kyle and I had separated, she even suggested that we move to Settle to be closer to them.But I couldn't just pack up knowing that my home was here in New York. I couldn't just stand up and leave. My career, friends and everything that I have ever worked for was here.Though I understood why she suggested that we move, apparently the gossips that will come with the divorce and also not running into Kyle and Simone.''Please bring my babies up so that I can see them closer.''
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Unusual Thoughts
KyleWhy do I think that Hayley to say something else when I called her two days ago, after she dropped a message for me.More like her PA did that. Why didn't she just call my personal phone?And the little misunderstanding about her checking out Hunter. Why that didn't sit well with me, I don't know. She was free to do whatever she wanted as I am.''Everything alright dude?'' Hunter tapped on my shoulder jolting me from my thoughts.''Yeah, I'm good.'' I nodded looking at him strangely. Does she find Hunter attractive?Even though she said that she didn't mean it that way. But I couldn't help but wonder if she was just trying not to offend me.''Dude, why are you looking at our homeboy like that?'' Freddie chuckled when I threw a glare at him. I still couldn't get the thought of Hayley liking Hunter out of my head.They would be perfect for each other, even their names start with the same letter 'H'.I did the unthinkable and asked a totally stupid question.''Hunter, what do you th
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Chickening Out
HayleyIt was only a matter of time before the deadline for the upcoming I was supposed to attend with my prospective client would elapse. I didn't even think of bringing the topic up with Amber after her melt-down. She would have been pissed off even more if I had brought it up.What was I going to do now? I might as well hire unknown man to pretend to be my husband.''No that sounds stupid. Gosh, what am I going to do now?'' I moaned in distress dropping my head on my desk.Raising my head, I thought long and hard tapping my fingers on the desk.Should I call Kyle? No, Jesus! What was I thinking? Amber would be so disappointed. But that would be if I told her. What she doesn't know won't kill her.''Geez, Hayley pull yourself together and think of a solution.'' I muttered.Left with no choice I finally mustered the courage to do one of the most craziest feats I have ever attempted in my life. I know that I was exaggerating this whole scenario because I was only going to call the fath
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Great Dilemma
Hayley''Are you sure that he's not up to something?'' Amber asked me. I just finished telling her about the conversation I had with Kyle.''Why would he be up to something?'' I replied. I knew how much Amber disliked Kyle because of how our marriage went sideways. Kyle also barely tolerated her when we were together. Though I had told her that I was also at fault since I married him knowing that he was in love with another woman.''Don't you dare support him, Hayley. You didn't deserve how he treated you.'' I looked t her more closely. She had tears in her eyes, which was strange for Amber.''This isn't about what we are talking about. What happened Amber?'' She burst into tears stunning me. Amber never cried, okay she did but hardly. I could count the number of times that Amber had cried on one hand.''Amber what's going on? You are scaring me.'' For real, she was scaring me. She didn't answer but simply laid her head sobbing on my chest.''I.. I. Why can't my life be normal? Why,,
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Awaiting Problem
KyleI stepped out of the elevator into the living room of my penthouse. After I moved out from the house I stayed with Hayley and the kids, I took a favor from a friend and got the penthouse as a temporary residence. It was closer to work and had a great view.Damn, I was so tired and I wanted to fall into bed so badly but first I need to get food from the kitchen."Welcome home babe." A sultry voice made me yelp in shock."Simone. What are you doing here?" She was sitting on the black couch shrouded in the shadows. I liked leaving the house in shadows when I wasn't around."Kyle. Obviously waiting for you, I got worried and came here. Where have you been? I've calling you nonstop and your phone was switched off."What was I thinking giving her the passkey to the elevator?"You know where I've been. We've talked about it this afternoon. I was with my kids and my phone was switched off." I shrugged off my suit jacket dropping it on the couch.I had purposely switched off my phone not
Second Chance: Love's Unexpected Return Not A Bad Surprise
HayleyThe sound of the door bell ringing distracted me from The Disney movie I was watching with the kids. I stood gently but wanting to disturb the kids as they were too engrossed. I wondered who had come at this time of the day. It was already past 7pm and I wasn't expecting anyone.Amber has been too busy with her Brit man and I hoped that he doesn't hurt her.I opened the door to see the last person I expected."Kyle?" I was really surprised to see him here. What was he doing here?"Hi. May I come in?" He held up a basket of goodies. "Sure." I opened the door wider to let him pass through."You know you shouldn't just open the door like that. You have to check through the peephole before opening the door." He admonished after he removed his shoes standing with me "It's a safe neighborhood, you know that. Now what are you doing here?" I asked him folding my arms."I wanted to see the kids. I've been to busy at the office and.." He took them to the park just last weekend."You
