Chase POV:
When Hailey left us to see whatever this darted boy given her.
"Hello Mr. Chase, please let me clear one thing to you Hailey is not
yours anymore so stop manipulating her. I know who you are and what
you do. Your and Clara's relationship was discussed by Boston magazine
last month. Hailey is innocent. She doesn't read about the business
men's like you and I suggest you stay away from her". Ethan ended his
speech while fuming.
"Why pretty boy? Are you interested in her? Because if that's the case
then I pity you. And let me also clear one thing to you that not every
time what paparazzi or magazines says is true. You have no right to
interfere in my personal life and call me manipulator. So I suggest
you stay away from her because she wants me and I'm the father of her
son". I said also getting angry at his claim on my Hailey.
"Oh really so where were you all these years? What do you think I'm
fool. Three years is long time man, you don't know her like I do and
your son loves me. If you quietly leave my girl and this city I can
follow my plan to marry her at the end of last semester ". Ethan said
to me moving near.
My hands were clenching with anger and I also moved an inch glaring at his face.
Sarcastically laughing at him I said "Go find yourself a girl pretty
boy because she's my wife, my woman and my son's mother. You're just
her friend so keep it that way, don't cross your line. I'm her husband
and she loves me not you that I know because what happened last night
between us proved it ".
"What happened last night? Did you have sex with her? You're sick. You
are using her manipulating her. I'll do everything in my power to make
her mine". Ethan said to me disgustingly staring at me like he's ready
to pound.
"What we did or not past few days isn't your concern. And you can try
to make her fall for you but let me tell you it's a lost battle.
Because She's already mine". I replied to him enjoying making him
angry because he thinks that something happened between me and Hailey
last night.
"Then let's start the game". Ethan said standing nose to nose.
"Then let's start the game". I replied, glaring at him with the same hatred.
We heard the voice of the throat being clear, turning our head slowly
we saw Hailey standing at the door. Shit how much did she heard?
"Um what are you guys talking about?". Hailey asked me and Ethan,
glance at our faces left right.
"I... I ... We were talking about new video game". Ethan said while
rubbing his neck.
"Yeah. A new video game... I think I should leave now. Hailey". I said
looking at everywhere but Hailey.
I moved out of the door, Hailey following me behind.
"Chase... Chase what happened?". Hailey asked me. We have now reached to my car.
"Hailey nothing happened. I want to take you somewhere tomorrow if
it's fine with you". I asked her, hoping that she would say yes.
"Um. Noah isn't going to leave his toys for a week. He have a habit of
getting obsess with new things". Hailey said with the smile on her
face.
"Uh...Hailey I didn't say Noah should come with us. I only want to
take you out. There are still few things that I want to share with
you". I said smiling at her.
"Oh...then I'm free tomorrow". Hailey said looking shy.
"Then I'll pick you tomorrow at seven-ish". I said to her.
She nodded her head in a silent yes. I was about to leave when I
caught the side of Ethan leaning at the door and looking at us.
An evil plan formed in my head and I said "Hailey, aren't you going to
give me the evening dose? You know I might get panic attack while
driving. So". I moved near her leaving no space between us.
She gave me the shy smile while leaning onto me and said " I don't
think so you need the dose now because you look fine to me". She was
unaware how her voice is lowered and seductive.
"Well... I'm not fine Hailey. Leaving you here after spending three
days with you and Noah is very difficult for me". I said my voice is
filled with love and pain.
She crashed her lips on mine. We were both moving our lips in sync.
The kiss was short but sweet and enough to show Ethan that she's mine.
I bid her goodbye pecking her lips one more time.
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Hailey POV:
When I walked inside the house I have a silly smile on my face. Ethan
was standing at the door he must have seen us kissing, which is really
embarrassing for me.
"So Ethan how was your Christmas?". I asked him but instead of
answering my question, he glared at me.
"Hailey I know it's personal but tell me did you sleep with him? Did
something happen last night between you and him?". Ethan asked me,
fuming with anger.
"What the hell Ethan? It's my personal life and if I slept with him or
not how does it concern you?. You have no right to ask me something
like this". I also said getting angry at his nonsense questioning.
"Oh really it's not my concerned. Noah's safety, your safety is my
concerns. I know you and Noah for three years, Hailey. Do you know
anything about him? I suggest go read about him on the internet or
last month Boston magazine. They'll give you a pretty good idea of
your that manipulative ex husband". With that said Ethan left the
house.
I was angry, hurt and confused. I know I have not been in his life for
last three years, but we are trying to get to know each other again.
His confessions last night made me realize we have a second chance.
Chase is not manipulator. Why Ethan is acting this way? I don't have a
slightest idea. What is on internet and Boston magazine that I should
know about.
I saw Melanie coming downstairs. I went to her and said "Hey mom. How are you?".
"I'm fine Hailey. I was in your room with Noah and Sammy watching them
playing when I saw Ethan storming out and driving away. Did you guys
fight?". Melanie asked me.
"No mom he remember that he again have forgotten locking his apartment
door". I said laughing lightly. But in my mind I was cursing Ethan
that bitch also forgot that he came here with Sammy. Now who's gonna
drop him? My mind sarcastically reminded me"duh...you".
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Next morning:
After the breakfast I left Noah in the lounge to play with his toys,
obviously under my mom's protection. And I locked myself in the room
and spend my day working on my thesis.
When my eyes caught the time on my wall clock I hurriedly windup my
work. Moving towards my closet I thought shit now what to wear? I
rampage through it for few minutes then finally my hand landed on my
black high waist jeans and peach color top.
I changed into it after shower and blow-dried my hairs. Then I applied
light layer of BB cream and dusted light blush on my cheeks. My eyes
were looking dull without eyeliner so I lined them with jet black
liner and mascara to thicken my lashes.
I take a look of my appearance in the mirror and feel good with the
work. I really want to look good for Chase otherwise I would still be
lounging here in my pajamas.
I went downstairs after putting my black wedge and taking my nude color purse.
When I reached their my mother started at me from head to toe for a
good two minutes. Then she asked me "Where are you going all dolled up
?".
"I....uh I'm just going out with Chase". I said feeling shy.
"Oh....so I guess Noah is staying with me?". Mom asked me.
"Yup...you have to babysit him ". I said while moving towards Noah how
looks really engrossed in watching his favorite cartoon. I kissed his
cute cheeks saying him sternly to sleep at his bed time.
Chase appeared outside my house I ran out saying bye to my mom. Chase
opened the door for me and I buckled myself. Chase started driving to
who knows where.
"Chase where are we going?". I asked him.
"Nah...that's a surprise. You have to wait to find out". Chase replied
glancing at me with amused.
I think my curiosity is purely showing on my face after his statement.
Then I started starting at Chase, today he's wearing black jeans and
Grey button up shirt. His face is still unshaven making him look older
than his age but I think it looks best on him. He was handsome before
but now I find him appealing and sexy.
I started feeling little uncomfortable at my own thoughts and glanced
out at the passing area from the window. The place look like a posh
area of living with huge houses. I wonder what we're doing here.
Chase stopped outside the big double story brown and white painted
house. Some man came running and opened the gate for our car to enter.
Then he opened the door for me saying "welcome ma'am". I nodded my
head in response with small smile on my face.
"Chase where are we?". I asked him confused.
"Come with me Hailey". Chase said while taking my hand in his and
lacing his fingers with mine.
I saw Chase pulling out the key from his pant pocket and unlocking the
door we went inside.
When the lights were switched on I was beyond shocked. The house was
more beautiful inside than outside. The shining white marbles and long
stairs in the middle giving it a palace like look.
Chase dragged me inside with him showing me the whole house. It was
just perfect with everything extremely expensive and delicate
furniture I feel like I'm visiting some celebrities house.
There was two chairs and a table set on balcony with roses petals
adoring the floor. I glanced at Chase and then again at the table.
"I... I know I have never been the romantic type but I have worked
hard for this. I hope you like it". Chase asked me with hopefully
eyes.
"Chase... I love it. It's beautiful. Thanks". I said to him smiling broadly.
He took out a chair for me and I settled on it. He set in front of me.
"Everything is prepared by best chefs. I know how to cook but I'm not
that good with this many cuisines". He said to me while light blush
appeared on his face.
"Oh... it's fine. What counts is your effort". I said looking at the
dishes filled with white cheesy pasta, steak, salads , fried chicken
and rice.
"Yum... everything looks delicious". Chase gave me his cute smile and
I started filling my plate because I was starving, studying whole day
locked in your room does this.
We enjoyed dinner in peace with the beautiful view in front of our eyes.
After we were finished with dinner I asked him "So what's that you
want to tell me ?".
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Chapter thirty-seven
Chase POV:
When I came back to hotel from Hailey's place I was fuming. My blood
was boiling How dare him to claim what's already mine. I'll do
anything to make sure Ethan go to hell before manipulating Hailey and
destroy our relationship.
I was pacing in my room and thinking. When I heard the ringing of my phone.
I picked it up and said "Hello Chase Edward speaking".
"Hi Chase. It's Daniel Adam. The house you requested us to decorate is
ready". Daniel told me.
"That's the best news you have just given me. Thanks man". I said and
thanked him for decorating the house in such a short notice.
"Don't mention it. You're our business partner and a very good friend.
So there no reason I shouldn't do it". Daniel replied with courtesy.
We talked for a while about business and then bid goodbyes ending the
call. Daniel Adam is a very famous business man of England as well as
an interior designer. He's running an interior designing and
Renovating company along with few five-star restaurant which he
inherited from his father. We have been business partners for few
years now and became a very good friend in a very short time.
Suddenly something clicked in my mind and I ran towards the laptop,
picking it up and placing it on my lap. I opened Google and searched
Daniel Adam. His pictures appeared on the screen making me shock
because of the similarities between them. The Wikipedia showed that he
have sibling. I searched his sibling but no picture appeared. One
article caught my eyes and I clicked on it.
Ethan Adam the son of multi millionaire Michael Adam and brother of
famous interior designer Daniel Adam, has run away from home one
night. Because he was suspended from the college. Police and private
investigators has been searching for him for a month now but still no
news about where he's hiding. Some people say Mr. Michael was forcing
him to marry the model Lindsay who claims that she's having Ethan
Adams baby. Well only one person can calm our curiosity and that's no
one other than Ethan Adams himself.
The article was 3 years old. It means Ethan must be hiding here for
almost three years. Well now his secret is out, I thought with the
evil smile on my face.
After reading the whole article I was beyond shocked. I couldn't
believe he was claiming that he doesn't wants me to hurt Hailey when
he was the one hurting her by lying and manipulating her by acting
caring. I won't let him hurt Hailey or Noah.
He's so going to regret challenging me. I called Daniel and when he picked up.
"Hey You didn't like something?". He asked me first.
"No... it's not that. I know where is Ethan Adam hiding". I told him.
"Wa..what... Chase are you sure?". He asked me sounding unsure himself.
"Yeah I'm sure. He's studying psychology in Oakland university". I told him.
"Oh... Chase, thank you so much man for telling me this. We have been
searching for him in England and he's hiding in Oakland". Daniel said
angrily.
"So what you gonna do now?". I asked Daniel without sounding suspicious.
"I'm going to kidnap him and then force him to come with me to
England. Because dad really wants to meet him". Daniel told me his
plan.
"Best of luck". I said and ended the call.
Then I went to see the renovation of the house. I have planned
something for Hailey and the arrangements to achieve my plan almost
took my whole evening.
When I saw that it is already 6:30 I hurriedly went hotel and
showered. I picked Grey shirt and black jeans as tonight's outfit and
change into it. I didn't have time to dry my hairs so I just rub them
few times with towel and then combed them. The combed hairs was giving
me a sleek look so I messed my hairs by running my fingers through
them few times.
When I was ready I picked my cellphone and car keys and went to pick Hailey.
I arrived outside her house at exactly seven and when she came out I
stopped breathing. Clad in black jeans and pink chiffon top she looked
sexy. The silk wasn't fitted on her body but because of the lightness
of cloth I can clearly see the swell of her breast and the jeans isn't
helping much in hiding her curves.
I opened the door for her and when she settled I took the driver's
seat and started driving towards the house. All the way to the house
she keep asking me Where we're going.
When we arrived there I took her hand in mine and dragged her with me
showing the whole house. She was shocked at first but then she looked
at everything with the dreamy look.
After giving her the tour of the house I took her in the balcony where
I arranged the dinner.
She smiled broadly when she saw the arrangements.
After we were finished with dinner she asked me"So what's that you
want to tell me ?".
"I...uh yeah. Can we go to lounge it's getting pretty cold here". I
said to her standing up. I took her hand in mine and walked in the
direction of lounge.
"Hailey I don't know how to say this ". I said still contemplating on
my decision in my mind.
She settled herself on the couch and placing the cushion on her lap,
she started at me, waiting for me to say something.
"C'mon Chase don't create more suspense just tell me already". Hailey
said to with exasperated sigh.
I sighed and said "I have been living in Boston for three years and
after I completed my internship with Carrington Enterprises I started
my own business. And in few years I'm now the very well-known business
man in Boston".
"Well that's wonderful Chase". Hailey said looking happy.
"But it also made my life a little complicated Hailey. One night when
I was coming out of the restaurant after having dinner with Clara. The
paparazzi took our photographs and next day I saw the paper have
published that I'm engaged to Clara which is not true". I waited for
Hailey but she was just staring at me.
"I didn't want you find this out from any other source. That's why I'm
telling you. Clara and I were just friends nothing else. I swear.
You...you were the only woman in my mind". I said to her desperately
trying to prove her my innocence.
"Wow Chase I think it too much for me to take in everything so soon.
I'm not saying that I don't believe you but why Clara said to me that
she's your fiancee?". She asked me looking little jealous.
"She have a problem Hailey. I don't know why she do this when I
repeatedly told her that there's nothing between us". I said tried to
explain her.
"Chase I think she loves you that's why she has been doing this". She
said to me stopping my heart.
The silence fall in the room make me tense. I don't know what I could
say to stop her from thinking that she's wrong about this. Because in
fact she's right about Clara, she have been in love with me. I know
this that's why I cut all the ties with her when I left New York. But
one day she coincidentally met me in the charity gala in Boston and we
started friendship again forgetting the past. But I always saw Clara
as a friend and nothing more.
"Chase I think I should go. You need time to think". She started
getting up from the couch.
I gripped her hand and pulled her towards my chest, placing my other
hand on her waist I captured her there in my arms.
"Hailey please don't go yet. I had three years to think I don't want
more time. I love you Hailey. I loved you. I know we meet in a very
unusual way but you or I can't change our Destiny. Yes I believe I did
a lot of things wrong and hurt you. But with your every tear my eyes
also become wet, with your smile my heart beats faster and with your
slight touch I feel that I'm in heaven".
I said to her while we were lost in each other eyes.
"Hailey please believe me. I only want you no other girl is made for
me. You're my first love,my wife and my everything". I said kissing
her forehead lightly.
"Chase I'm not your wife we're divorced". She said to me looking down,
her eyes were brimming with unshed tears.
"Hailey you're my wife. I. I never signed those papers". Finally, I told her.
"What...what do you mean?". She asked me frowning her eyebrows looking confused.
"It...it means we're legally very much husband and wife still". I said
to her making her cute mouth fall open.
"Oh God Chase you...you mean we're still married". She asked me wide-eyed.
"Yeah. I never wanted a divorce at first place. It was just an act. So
you know I can always do this". I said and kissed her sweet lips.
But Hailey pushed me away and slapped me." How could you Chase? How
can you do this with me?. For all these years I thought I'm worthless
or there's some problem with me that's why you divorced me. I was
depressed, I wished to die because I was hurt from your rejection.
You...you could have told me this before. I hate you.... you made me
self-doubt myself". She said crying and running her fingers through
her hairs.
"Hailey....Hailey I thought you were better without me. I thought I'm
not worth of your love. I thought I have hurt you so much already that
you wouldn't give me the chance again. I let you live your life the
way you want. I didn't said anything because I thought my confessions
will make you more confuse and depress. I didn't know I was hurting
you more by hiding everything". I tried explaining to her because I
want her to stay get over this today. Inside I know I deserve the slap
and her anger.
"I'm sorry Hailey. I'm so sorry". I said and move towards her. I
hugged her while she cried hiding her face in my chest.
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Chapter thirty-eight
Hailey POV:
After crying my eyes out I moved my face away from his warm and chest
looking at him with my now swollen eyes and running nose.
"I'm sorry for ruining your shirt". I said still looking at him and sniffing.
"No problem. It is just a shirt". He said to me giving a small sad smile.
"I...uh... I'm too emotional nowadays". I said looking embarrass.
"I...can understand. I shouldn't have dumped all of this on you in one
day". He said to me looking down.
"Chase I..." I started saying but he interrupted me.
And started saying "Hailey... I love you. I really do. But I...uh....
I understand this. If you still don't believe me and want divorce ".
Before he could complete his sentence I slapped him and this time pretty hard.
"Wow. You're so violent". He said rubbing his cheek.
I leaned towards him and said
"Mr. Chase Edward if one wrong word will come out of your this mouth I
am going to slap you so hard that you wouldn't even remember your
name. I'm still angry at you for hiding so many things from me. I used
to admire you. I used to thought you are perfect and really
intelligent, but now I think I was wrong. If I have wanted a divorce,
I wouldn't be standing here with you in your arms". I said every word
slowly making him nervous.
"You...you mean you don't want to leave me. You don't want divorce".
He said smiling.
"I'm not sure yet. I need more time. And if I were you I would use
this time to make things go in my favor." I said to him, hiding the
grin that was threatening to appear on my face.
I was enjoying the way Chase face turned white like a paper, every
trace of smile is wiped off.
"Now be a good husband and drop me off to my house". I said to him
while getting up from the couch.
But again he gripped my hand and pulled me towards him making me
stumble and fall on his lap.
"What?". I asked him irritatingly.
"This is your house Hailey". He told me while staring intensely at my face.
"What do you mean? ". I said confused and his expression isn't giving much out.
"Hailey I bought this house last week but didn't show you because this
house needed renovation. I actually wanted to give you this as a
Christmas gift. But the renovation wasn't done and also I didn't know
how you'll react". He said looking at me. When I didn't say anything
he started looking very nervous.
"It's on your name as well. I know you have one year to graduate
that's why I thought we can live here if you ...you want". He said
looking scared under my gaze.
"Chase are you insane? You bought a double story extremely extravagant
house for a Christmas gift. I'm still not over with the gifts you gave
Noah and me on the Christmas. Now this damn house". I said looking at
him in disbelief.
"Hailey I'm sorry if you don't like my gifts. It's just I want to do
so much for you and Noah that sometimes I confess I over do things".
He sighed heavily.
"I'm an idiot, aren't I? Doing everything wrong". He said leaning his
head on mine and closing his eyes.
I placed my hand on his jaw and started rubbing circles with my thumb
and said "Chase you are an idiot but a good one. Noah is so young now,
he have no idea how costly those gifts were, he just knows that
everything is for him given by his father making him the happiest
kid". I said to him.
"And I did that to make him happy". He said opening his and staring at me again.
"I know. But if you keep doing this he'll become the spoil rich kid,
in no time". I said to him make him nod.
"Yeah I understand. Next time I'll talk to you before buying something
for him". He said taking my hand in his.
"But the good thing is I can give you anything and everything. Because
you're not going to turn into a spoil rich kid". He said kissing in
the middle of my palm,making shiver run through my whole body.
His breath on my palm was tickling me so I snatched my hand back and
said with mischievous smile." I can turn into a spoil rich wife. You
never know".
He smiled at me ,leaning closer he said "You're allowed to turn into a
spoil rich wife". His husky voice made my knees go weak.
I would have definitely fallen down on the floor because of my damn
weak knees if I haven't been sitting on his lap.
Before things got more intense and I wouldn't be able to stop myself
from launching at him and kissing the hell out him for being to sweet
and sexy at the same time.
I said "Chase I think it's pretty late. I need to go".
"But I don't want you to go. I want to spend every day and every night
of my life with you". He said to me looking tired.
Then I noticed there's light bags under his eyes and he really does
look tired like he haven't been sleeping at all.
"Chase there's nothing else you're hiding?". I asked him concerned.
"No....no Can you stay tonight with me?". He asked me.
I don't know yet what he is hiding but my heart isn't ready to believe
that this is all. I feel that there is still something about him that
he's not telling me.
I can feel the desperation in his voice whenever he talk about living
together which is scaring me inside.
I was lost in my mind that I forgot he's waiting for my answer.
He must have got tired waiting for my answer and said"I think it's too
early to ask this much. I'm sorry. C'mon I'll drop you off".
"Uh.... But I'm staying". I said to him.
He looks shocked, eyes wide open and jaw dropped.
"Don't joke Hailey". He said looking like he doesn't believe me one bit.
"I'm not joking. Just let me call mom and tell her. Before dad freaks
out and send a search party". I said picking my phone up and dialing
Melanie number.
When she picked up the phone I asked her about Noah and found out that
he's already asleep. I told her that I'm staying with Chase tonight
which shocked her. I never lied to my dad so I pleaded Melanie to
handle dad and tell him that I'm staying at Julia's tonight. Because I
know he's not going to like it if he found out that I'm staying with
Chase.
"Chase now what?". I asked him raising my eyebrows.
"Hailey tell me if I kiss you right now you're not gonna slap me?". He
asked me with the smirk on his handsome face.
I rolled my eyes and said "Maybe or maybe not. There's only one way to
find out".
He didn't waste a second and smashed his lips on mine. This kiss was
different from other kisses we shared. I can feel his passion, his
desperation the way his lips were moving with mine, like he's telling
me something without words. And I tried showing him that I understand
him by responding with same passion and desperation.
When we broke the kiss, we were both smiling like crazy at each other.
Then he again gave me light peck on my lips and scooped me in his
arms.
"Chase what are you doing? Put me down I have legs and I can walk on
my own pretty well". I said glaring at him.
"You...you used to be so quiet almost mute I liked that thing about
you. And now you talk too much woman". He said with smug smile.
"Hey.... I changed okay. Because when you have to answer a
three-year-old kid every question to feed his curiosity you generally
become talkative". I said making him laugh. And his laugh was music to
my ears.
"So can you please tell me now why are we going upstairs?". I again asked him.
"Oh God... You just can't wait till we reach there". He asked me irritated.
I just didn't reply and he kept moving upstairs, then another set of
stairs appeared. After crossing those five hundred and fifty stairs
not literally I just felt that they're too long, he stopped outside
the brown wooden door.
He pushed open it with his leg and went inside. He put me down on my
feet again but I was really busy in capturing the beauty of the place.
The rooftop is covered in grass and different types of flowers were
growing in pots, some were hanging. The small fountain was giving the
place castle kind of look. A two sets of stylish chairs were sitting
in the middle with one small table in the center.
"Wow... It's beautiful Chase". I said to him still looking at view.
"Come, lets sit". He said with the gesture of his hand towards the chairs.
I nodded and we set there enjoying the slight cold breeze tickling our skin.
Then we started talking about our life. We shared almost everything
with each other, this time creating a stronger bond. I didn't know
before that he knew this much about me. And it was just unbelievable
to find out that he still remembers them after three years.
Then after hours of spending on the rooftop we decided that sitting
here more is going to make us both sick. Because this winter, coldness
in the air was increasing and we were not wearing any jackets.
We came downstairs and decided to watch a movie. We selected the room
which have dark curtains so we could watch movie with the lights off.
Chase and I got under the comforters after playing the movie on the
LCD. It was a romantic comedy movie I have never watched it before. I
was interestingly watching it for an hour and when I turned to my
left. I saw Chase sleeping with his arms fold and frown on his face.
I picked the remote and shut off the t.v. Then I completely leaned on
my pillow and started staring at Chase face.
I really want to know what he's hiding. I know he have hurt me more
than anyone but I still love him. And now after he have confessed his
feelings for me I love him more.
But nah I'm not going just enter in his life like nothing happened.
I'm actually going to make him work hard to have me.
I kissed his forehead and smoothed his eyebrows. Then pecking his lips
lightly last time I fell in sleep staring at his beautiful face.
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