Chapter Seventy Seven
Chloe walked towards Aiden’s apartment, feeling nervous and anxious. She had finally made up her mind and was ready to apologise for the way Liam had acted and to tell Aiden that she wanted to be with him. As she approached his door, her heart was racing and her palms were sweaty. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Aiden opened the door and smiled at Chloe. “Hey, what are you doing here?” he asked.
Chloe smiled back nervously. “I wanted to talk to you,” she said.
Aiden stepped aside and gestured for Chloe to come in. “Sure, come on in,” he said.
As they sat down on the couch, Chloe took a deep breath and began to speak. “Aiden, I want to apologise for the way Liam acted. He was out of line and he had no right to accuse you of stealing me from him. I hope you can forgive him,” she said.
Aiden looked at Chloe with a serious expression. “I appreciate your apology, Chloe. But you don’t have to apologise for Liam’s actions. He’s responsible for his own behaviour. And I forgive you, of course,” he said, giving her a warm smile.
Chloe felt relieved and grateful. “Thank you, Aiden. I also wanted to tell you that I’ve made a decision. I know now that I want to be with you. I’m sorry for being so confused with my feelings. I hope you still feel the same way about me,” she said, looking into his eyes.
Aiden’s eyes lit up with joy. “Chloe, I’ve been waiting to hear you say that. Of course, I still want to be with you. I’ve missed you so much,” he said, taking her hand.
Chloe felt her heart flutter at Aiden’s touch. “I’ve missed you too,” she said, smiling.
Aiden leaned in and kissed Chloe gently on the lips. Chloe closed her eyes and felt a rush of emotions. She knew that she had made the right decision.
Suddenly, the door burst open and Liam stormed in, his face twisted in anger. “Chloe, how could you do this to me? You’re breaking up with me for him?” he yelled, pointing at Aiden.
Chloe stood up and faced Liam. “Liam, I’m sorry, but I can’t be with you anymore. I’ve realised that my heart belongs to Aiden. Please understand,” she said, trying to reason with him.
Liam’s face turned red with rage. “Understand? You’re choosing him over me? After everything we’ve been through?” he said, his voice rising.
Aiden stood up and stood beside Chloe. “Liam, you need to calm down. Chloe has made her decision, and you need to respect it,” he said, trying to diffuse the situation.
Liam glared at Aiden. “You stay out of this, Aiden. This is between me and Chloe. And she’s going to regret this decision,” he said, before storming out of the apartment.
Chloe felt a wave of relief wash over her as Liam left. She knew that she had made the right decision, and she was happy to be with Aiden again.
“I’m sorry about that, Aiden. He just can’t handle the truth,” Chloe said, shaking her head.
Aiden smiled and pulled Chloe close. “Don’t worry about it. We have each other now,” he said, kissing her again.
Chloe felt a sense of happiness and contentment wash over her. She knew that she had found the love that she had been searching for, and she was ready to start a new chapter in her life with Aiden.
Chloe arrived at Janet’s apartment, feeling a mix of relief and anxiety. She knew she needed to talk to someone, and Janet was the only person she felt comfortable opening up to. Janet welcomed her in and poured her a glass of wine.
“Tell me everything, Chloe,” Janet said, settling into a chair across from her.
Chloe took a deep breath and began to spill her heart out to her friend. She talked about her relationship with Liam and how it had been falling apart for months. She told Janet about her feelings for Aiden and how confused she had been. She confessed to feeling lost and unsure of what she wanted.
Janet listened patiently, offering words of encouragement and support. “It’s okay to not know what you want, Chloe,” she said. “But you need to make a decision and stick to it. You can’t keep leading Liam on if you have feelings for someone else.”
Chloe nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. “I know. I just feel so guilty for hurting him.”
Janet took her hand. “You can’t control how Liam feels, Chloe. You can only control your own actions. You need to do what’s best for you.”
Chloe wiped away her tears and took a deep breath. “I think I’ve finally made a decision,” she said. “I want to be with Aiden. I know it’s going to be hard, but I can’t keep pretending that my feelings for him don’t exist.”
Janet smiled. “I’m proud of you, Chloe. It takes a lot of courage to follow your heart.”
Chloe smiled back, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. “Thank you, Janet. I don’t know what I would do without you.”
They chatted a bit more, and Chloe shared some of her fears about starting a new relationship with Aiden. Janet offered some sage advice, telling her to take things slow and not rush into anything. Then Chloe asked Janet if she had patched things up with Jason and Janet said no but Lucas had reached out saying he wants to date her. Chloe advised Janet not to fall for Lucas trap that Lucas is a very Shady man but Janet thinks Lucas is changed and he only did all he did to help Emily his sister
Chloe couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Janet’s defense of Lucas. “Come on, Janet, you can’t be serious. He’s a snake in the grass, and he’s just going to hurt you again,” she said, shaking her head.
Janet sighed. “I know, I know. But he seems really genuine this time. And he’s been through a lot, you know? Losing his sister like that must have been really hard on him.”
Chloe frowned. “I get that, but that doesn’t excuse the way he treated you before. You deserve someone who treats you right from the start, not someone who only changes after they’ve messed up.”
Chloe listened intently to Janet’s description of Lucas, not entirely convinced that he had changed his ways. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something off about him, something that didn’t quite add up.
“Janet, I know you want to believe that Lucas has changed, but you have to be careful,” Chloe said, concern in her voice. “You don’t want to get hurt again.”
Janet sighed, her eyes downcast. “I know, Chloe. But I can’t help but think that maybe he really does care about me.”
Chloe put a comforting hand on Janet’s arm. “I understand how you feel, but you have to protect yourself. If he really cares about you, he’ll understand why you want to take things slow.”
Janet nodded slowly, seeming to consider Chloe’s words. “. I’ll be careful.”
Janet nodded, looking thoughtful. “You’re right. I guess I’m just scared to put myself out there again, you know? After everything that’s happened with Jason and Lucas…”
Chloe reached over and squeezed her friend’s hand. “I know, and it’s okay to be scared. But don’t let that fear make you settle for someone who doesn’t deserve you.”
They fell into a comfortable silence for a few moments, sipping their drinks and enjoying each other’s company. Eventually, Janet turned to Chloe with a smile.
“I’m so glad you came to talk to me, Chloe. I’ve missed our chats.”
Chloe smiled back, feeling a warmth spread through her chest. “Me too, Janet. It’s good to catch up.”
They continued to chat for a while longer, discussing their jobs, their families, and everything in between. It felt good to have someone to talk to, someone who understood her.
As they were saying their goodbyes, Janet hugged Chloe tightly. “I’m so happy for you, Chloe. I hope things work out with Aiden.”
Chloe hugged her back, feeling a rush of gratitude for her friend. “Thanks, Janet. I really appreciate your support.”
As Chloe got ready to leave, Janet hugged her tightly. “Remember, Chloe, you deserve to be happy. Don’t settle for anything less.”
Chloe hugged her back, feeling grateful for her friend’s unwavering support. “I won’t,” she said. “Thanks again, Janet.”
As she walked out of the apartment, Chloe felt a sense of newfound confidence. She knew that the road ahead would be bumpy, but she was ready to face whatever came her way. With Janet by her side, she felt like she could conquer anything.