***CHLOE***
I woke up with my alarm at six o’clock in the morning. Facing the ceiling I smiled. “Today, finally my dad is going to come to see me in this place where he hated for two decades. He always thought that this place was his nightmare when he almost loss me and lose my mother.
I got up from bed and went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth then washed my face.
Today I will go to my office later this afternoon. I want to cook something before my dad come.
After freshen up myself I went to my kitchen and took out the beef and vegetables from refrigerator. I put it in the sink and washed my hands. I decided to listen some songs while I am cooking. I will shower later after I’m done. My dad and I love sauteed beef with vegetables. I’ll also cook mushroom soup and rice.
I’ve been very independent since we moved to Boston. Dad doesn’t allow anybody to works for us as he has secret to keep. He doesn’t want someone who will work for us to discover our family background. But Jerome’s aunt work for us since we moved to Boston and she’s the only one we trusted except Jerome and his mother.
She’s a widow with no children that’s why she stayed with us.
I learned how to cook through aunt Carmen. I love watching her cooking when I was small. When I was slowly growing up, I had an interest how she prepares food for me and dad. That day onward she taught me a basic cooking. I enjoys it though.
I decided to turn on a music while I am cooking.
I felt alive after two decades because soon I will be able to face and live my life without hiding my real identity.
I was dancing and singing like a free woman for the first time in my life. I was enjoying my moment when I heard my door bell rang.
I washed my hand and went toward the door and switched the doorknob to open it. To my surprised Denyx is standing in front of me. I can tell on his face that he was surprised to see me too.
***DENYX***
I fell asleep last night and had a good sleep until this morning when I heard a very loud noise. I hate it when people doesn’t care how noisy they are and invading someone’s peaceful life. I was annoyed because I used to wake up without this loud music where it came from the other room. I must think that this Jerome must be crazy playing music knowing it is super loud. I got up in bed and went straight on the 2002 door and rang the bell so I could tell him how loud his music and disturbed my inner peace. When the door opened I was surprised to see that it wasn’t the person I expected to see. It is Chloe Mack the assistant of Jerome Mack. I was surprised and we both are actually as I can tell on her face’ s reaction as well.
“Oh hi..” I said and she look at me straight on my eyes.
“Hhmmm hello.” She replied hesitantly
“I didn’t expect to see you here.” I told her
“Ohh yeah, sorry about that I didn’t expect to see you here either.” She said in surprised.
There were silence between us in a minute and my heart beats faster as ever. I couldn’t imagine how she has this effect on me. Everytime she’s near around me my heart beats this fast and it made me crazy over her.
“Hhhmmm so, you’re Jerome Mack’s sister? You two have the same surname.” I asked
“Ohhh ahhhmmm… Yeah, he’s my brother but he doesn’t live her anyway he’s back to Boston after he signed the contract of this unit. He did it for me. You know brother and sister thing. My big brother always makes sure I settled to the place where I stays.” She explained.
“Oh I see, you live alone then?” I asked her again
“Yes, I live alone. And what brought you here in front of my door?” She asked me back
“I was actually waken up with the loud music you have and I thought I might ask a favor to lower it down but it seems like you’re enjoying it. Never mind.”
“Ohhh I’m sorry about that. I just felt playing this music this morning which I never done it in my whole life. And here it goes I disturbed someone’s peaceful sleep.” She laughed
“Ohh that’s okay then since it is your first time it won’t be a big deal.” I smiled
“Ahhhmmm sorry to say this but I think you need to freshen up yourself. You’re still wearing your boxer.”
She told me while smiling awkwardly.
“Ohhh yeah, I have to go back inside. Good morning and nice seeing you my neighbor, bye.” I smiled and turned around and walked in my unit. I heard her door closed and look back. She’s gorgeous even on her pajamas and I look at my self.
“You look like a mess Denyx. I told myself.
***CHLOE***
“Oh hi..” he said and I look at him straight on his eyes.
“Hhmmm hello.” I replied hesitantly
“I didn’t expect to see you here.” He told me
“Ohh yeah, sorry about that I didn’t expect to see you here either.” I said in surprised.
There were silence between us in a minute and my heart beats fast. How come this man is standing in front of my door. I was like dreaming. This man has effect on my nerves. Whenever he’s around I can’t deny the fact that he has this special effects on me. I couldn’t imagine how she has this effect on me. After a few minutes of awkwardness he spoke.
“Hhhmmm so, you’re Jerome Mack’s sister? You two have the same surname.” He asked
“Ohhh ahhhmmm… Yeah, he’s my brother but he doesn’t live her anyway he’s back to Boston after he signed the contract of this unit. He did it for me. You know brother and sister thing. My big brother always make sure I settle to the place where I stays.” I lied to him. Of course I couldn’t tell him that my name is Anna Mc Len and changed it into Chloe Johnson. Jerome’s name is Jerome Mack which we switched our surname before coming up here.
“Oh I see, you live alone then?” He asked me again
“Yes, I live alone. And what brought you here in front of my door?” I asked
him back to change the subject.
“I was actually waken up with the loud music you have and I thought I might ask a favor to lower it down but it seems like you’re enjoying it. Never mind then”
“Ohhh I’m sorry about that. I just felt playing this music this morning which I never done it in my whole life. And here it goes I disturbed someone’s peaceful sleep.” I laughed
“Ohh that’s okay then since it is your first time it won’t be a big deal.” He smiled
“Ahhhmmm sorry to say this but I think you need to freshen up yourself. You’re still wearing your boxer.”
I told him while smiling awkwardly.
“Ohhh yeah, I have to go back inside. Good morning and nice seeing you my neighbor, bye.” He smiled and turned around and walked to his unit.
While he was walking I took the chance to open the door as fast as I could and closed it. I turned off the music and settled myself on the highchair right in the front of my island counter. Facepalm my face with my two hands because I was embarrassed of what I had did. I didn’t even realize that I played the music so loud. I took a deep breath and stood up then continued what I am cooking in the kitchen.
****Denyx***
I took a shower and dress up myself. Even I was having a shower her face keep flashing in my mind.
I went to the kitchen and opened my refrigerator then pulled out a bacon and egg. I fried it and toast a bread in a toaster. After I finished preparing my breakfast I ate peacefully. Suddenly my phone rings. I picked up the call, it was Alex.
“Hi Alex.”
“Good morning sir. I’m afraid we need to leave.”
“Good morning too Alex and give me five minutes I’ll be right there.”
I snatched my bag on the table and left my unit. As i opened the door I stood for a moment and look at the door 2002. The place is not quite and I wonder if she’s still there or already leave for work.
I walked towards the lift and pressed the button.
“Ding…” The lift opened and I went in. I pressed the ground floor and soon enough it took me to the lobby where Alex was waiting.
He took my bag and we walked to the car where he parked it. We both get inside and he drove us to my office at Moore Corp. I went straight to my office.
I am reviewing the documents of our company. There were several accounts that had been used to transferred funds. This must be used by Mike. I was about to finished when I heard a knocked on the door. I quickly put the documents inside my drawer.
“Come in.”
“Good morning son.” As Mike walked in inside my office.
“Oh good morning Mike.” I greeted him as if nothing happens.
“So what brought you here?” I asked
“Well I am going to talk to you when I can go back to my office?”
“I think you should give me few more weeks then I will hand over the company again. I just need to fixed some documents so I can fund it. It’s not a problem right?” I tried to talk reasonable so he won’t doubt me.
“That’s perfect! I will wait for couple more of weeks. There’s no problem at all. You know I love this company as much as you do son. Your mom and I are trying our best and kept this company still competitive although recently we faces some issues in our financial department.” He was acting so innocent in front of me. I tried to control my fists though I really wanted to punch him on his face. I kept myself calm and spoke.
“I understood, I’ll let you know soon once I am done with reviews.”
“Alright boy, I won’t bother you anymore as I can see there’s so much things to do.”
“Yes, you’re right.”
“I’ll go ahead just let me know if you have anything trouble with the documents I can come over anytime.”
“Thanks Mike but I am okay. I will contact you as soon as possible.”
“Okay, I’ll go ahead.” And he left my office after he thought the assurance is there. I picked up the book on my table and throw it on the door.
“Bang…” The impact of the book on the door.
I needed it to vent my anger. I was about to throw more things the door opened.
“Sir are you feeling okay? I heard noises outside.”
Alex rushed inside my office when he heard the sound.
“That man has a guts to see me here in my own office, asking when will he get back the company. I wanted to kill him Alex I swear. You don’t have any idea how broken I am inside knowing this man was been free such a very long time for the crimes he did. I swear I’ll put him to jail one of these days.” I told Alex exasperated
“Calm down sir. I have a good news. My investigator just called me that Mr. Mc Len is living in Boston for two decades and bearing a difference surname. He changed his identity into Arthur Johnson.” Alex said.