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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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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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