A week later Sean had a week to think through his decisions, and options and bring out new strategies in the bid for the CEO position. However, he hit a snag. The second test they had to pass according to the contract Moriah had them sign with a clause stating whoever won the company fairly and square would take over and the other part would relinquish without much struggle. The marriage issue. Seeing as Amelia was out of his life for good- after the court case leaked, no one wanted to have anything to do with them anymore and they were too ashamed to show their faces around in social circles- that left Sean with no other person. Sure he could go outside and dare but he was quickly cured of the hope that a woman would fall in love with him for who he was and not the position and money he had. He was running out of options which was why he joined a dating app, under a false name of course. His past two dates had gone wrong, but he believed that the third time would be a charm.
Sean could feel his last hope slipping through his fingers.Not willing to just let her go, he rose from his seat and chased after her. “Shelly wait!”Her body turned rigid when she felt his hand on her body and immediately, he retracted it.“Sean, what do you want?” She sighed. “It's clear that we want different things so don't force it.”“But I was having a great time weren't you?” At this point, Sean was grasping at straws.“Of course, I was, I had fun. In the last couple of months, you're like one of the first guys that I've enjoyed spending time with.” She confessed.“So how is that stopping us?” Sean threw up his hands. “I mean…Okay, fine, I might have come up a little bit strong but maybe this can work out?” The hesitation at the end of his sentence made it sound like a question.She looked into his eyes. “You're lying.”“What are you talking about?” Sean was confused.“This does not want you to want obviously and somehow you trying to make me realize that it's what you want is
Just like he suspected, Chloe needed his help.She was a struggling secretary who had several responsibilities from home, in need of comfort, money, love, and a shoulder to lean on.All things he had to offer to her.Through Rebecca's sneaky ways- to date, Sean had no idea how she managed to pull Chloe's information- he was able to get her number and then he messaged her.That graduated into calls and after a couple of days talking to her, he managed to wear her down until she accepted his invite to his home.Sean offered to pick her up but she declined.Stirring the pot, he checked the YouTube video he was watching on what step he needed to carry out but the phone's screen was foggy with steam from the pot.Sighing, Sean stopped stirring looking around in frustration.This was what he got for trying to surprise a woman with his cooking.The kitchen was a mess, he was no way near done cooking, and…he had only twenty-five minutes before she would knock on his door.His spaghetti Bologn
Sean raised his hands in a sign of surrender. “Chloe, calm down…”“Oh, now you want me to calm down?” she glared at him. “You know what? Maybe Amelia was right, you're a horrible person and you're a pervert.”She grabbed her bags angrily, setting them up to leave.Sean ran in front of her, blocking her way. His heart was beating so fast that it was a surprise she didn't hear it. Listen, I can explain everything. I just need you to calm down and hear me out.“I don't want to hear you out. I want to leave.” She glanced pointedly at the door he was standing in front of.Sean was losing hope at this point. “Chloe, please.”“I will scream if you don't move out of my way right this second.” She said firmly, having every intention of shouting at the top of her lungs.Sean realized this, so he moved out of her way.Chloe gave him a wide berth as she walked towards the door.It was a shallow and maybe shitty thing to do but Sean was running out of time and Chloe might be his saving grace. “I
After my disaster of a date with Chloe, Sean couldn't take the self-loathing anymore.Grabbing his jacket, he picked up a few things with his car keys and drove out.Wandering for almost thirty minutes, Sean arrived at his destination.The bar was a bit seedy but it was what he needed.A place to let off steam, and maybe get drunk.Grabbing the baseball cap he always kept on his car after his face became plastered all over social media, Sean turned off the engine and walked inside but not before tipping the kids around some cash so they could watch over his car.The door to the pub was old and rusty but the minute Sean walked in, he was transported back in time.Old vinyl records were playing, high-backed chairs and booths with a small space in the middle of the room which was for dancing.Sean ignored the looks of interest by several ladies and walked straight to the bar.A middle-aged lady who was trying so hard to look younger than her age walked up to the bar. She didn't have much
Chloe stormed into the cafe by five minutes past 8, just in time.Any later Big Jim would have her hide.“Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.” Her colleague and friend, Maryanne popped her gum, looking at her from head to toe.“Hello to you too, Maryanne.” Chloe greeted, walking behind the counter so she could put her apron on. “Where Big Jim?”“Who knows and who cares?” Maryanne replied flippantly. “I'm more interested in you and what happened yesterday. You completely ghosted me and left me hanging!” “Sorry, I was just busy.” Chloe went over the routine checks, making mental notes as she went with Maryanne hovering behind her. “Stop following me!”“Not until you tell me what happened?” Her eyes narrowed and she crossed her arms over her chest. “You're being evasive which is unlike you, which means something juicy went down!”Chloe rolled her eyes heavenward, wondering why she bothered telling Maryanne things in the first place.“I know what you're thinking, so don't you
Never in a million years did Chloe think Sean Lambert would be kissing her.On the sidewalk, no less.Multiple feelings bounced around in her mind.Shock, surprise, bewilderment, and finally disgust.Capitalizing on that last feeling, she pulled away and slapped him across the face.It felt good for about thirty seconds before the implication of what she did sank in.Holy Shit!She just smacked Sean Lambert.He could not only buy her and her family with change to spare but he could also get her fired.Which she couldn't afford right now.“Crap! I'm so sorry that I did that. Please, don't get me fired.” Falling to her knees irrespective of who was passing by, Chloe closed her eyes and begged.Sean blinked in astonishment, wondering what the hell just happened.Thirty seconds ago, he was having the time of his life kissing the girl he fancied and the next thing, she was begging him.Not how he expected things to go.“Chloe!” He hissed, trying to pull her to her feet but she was more stu
Today was a bust.Every day that ticks past only brings Sean closer to the deadline.After much talking and rubbing minds, Chloe agreed.She didn't give him a hundred percent assurance that she was in and willing to do whatever it took, but at least, she was more receptive to the idea.Now, Sean was working on a way to boost the company's projection for this year to be higher than their competitor, Medley.When he took a glimpse at their record over the years, Sean struggled to pick his jaw up from the floor.It's no wonder that they've been the top in the state.For them to beat their record in such a short time would not only require combining the smartest heads that they had but also a miracle.Sean was still mulling this over when a knock sounded on his door.“Come in.” He closed his laptop.It was only Rebecca. “Sir, I'm so sorry for disturbing you.”He waved it off. “I've told you to call me Sean. What is it?”She bit her lip, looking at everywhere except him. “I overheard somet