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
Everyone eagerly waited to hear his genius idea. “Are you going to say something or not?” Bowell snapped.“Calm down, you bunch are so prickly.” Jack rolled his eyes. “Sean here, could sell his shares and start over with his new company.”The collective groan was loud enough in his office. “That's hands down the most stupid idea I've ever heard,” Palm grumbled and Sean was inclined to agree with him.“What?” Jack sat up. “In the stock market, I've got people that would be frothing at the mouth for shares to the Lambert empire. You could make a fortune, turn it over in your new company, and live happily ever after.”“What if his company becomes a bust?” Bowell spoke up. “Then he not only loses the only money he's got but then a valuable asset.”Jack snorts. “No wonder you're single, you've got a morbid outlook on life.”Bowell opened and closed his mouth, looking for a comeback. Sean threw up his hands, annoyed with the back and forth. “Does anyone else have a reasonable idea that we
Sean sat down on the chair with a sigh, throwing his briefcase in the free seat next to him.“Woah, someone's in a mood.” Chloe grinned over the rim of her cup, drinking him in.Does he never have bad hair days?As usual, he looked dashing in a fitted dark blue suit that matched his eyes.Sean groaned, rubbing a hand over his eyes. “Sorry. Low on sleep and caffeine.”Chloe slid a still-warm mug over to him. “I figured you might need it so I ordered you one.”Sean greedily grabbed the cup, soaking up the warmth from its exterior. “Uhmmn! You're a godsent.”Chloe chuckled, shaking her head. “If I knew coffee was the way to your heart, I'd have done it a long time ago.” Sean hummed, drinking more coffee from the mug until it was empty.Chloe was surprised, her mouth dropping open. “You weren't kidding when you said you were stressed huh?”“No. Like I said, I've had a crappy couple of days.” Sean rubbed his eyes. His sunglasses were still in since he considered it safer for both him and