ex-boyfriend 13

ex-boyfriend 13

Tll be there tomorrow.” 

He hung up

was updating my wardrobe for the season, getting rid of old clothes. I put down my phone and went back to cleaning. By the time

was done, it was almost ten. The early winter nights were getting colder, but the heating hadn’t been turned on yet

That night, I kept getting hotter and hotter as I slept 

I woke with a start, realizing the heat was coming from another body. I tried to move away, but an arm tightened around me

Wet, soft kisses traced a path along my neck. Clara,he whispered. Happy New Year.” 

Are you insane? I murmured. “It’s only November.” 

You haven’t said it to me in four years.” 

I turned my head away, trying again to escape his embrace. The man behind me suddenly thrust his hips forward. A deep, delibera- 

le movement

A hot rush of blood went to my head. I twisted around and bit down on his shoulder

‘I thought you were coming tomorrow.” 

Couldn’t wait. The kid’s coming tomorrow.He slipped a hand under my back, pulling me flush against him. He tilted my his mouth capturing mine

Let’s get back together he panted, his hand tightening around mine. Chloe misses you.” 

“I need to think about it.” 

Then take her to the park once,he cut in immediately. She wants to play with her mom, just once.” 

I said. The new amusement park in the south of the city has more familyfriendly rides.” 

He lowered his head, burying his face in my chest, and bit open the front of my nightgow 

like a wild dog

chin 

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This directly resulted in us being two hours late to pick Chloe up from the airport. By the time we met up with them, the nanny’s car was already in the city

Chloe’s face was a thundercloud. She wasn’t talking

Adrian rubbed d his nose and reached out to her. Sweetheart, Daddy will rebraid your hair into a pretty style. We’ll go play, okay?” 

She turned her head away

Don’t be mad Daddy had to persuade Mommy for a long time, that’s why we were late.” 

She remained silent

Adrian quickly upped the ante. Mommy promised to play with you all day.” 

I said no such thing.I Interjected

Chloe exploded. She burst into tears so suddenly it caught me completely off guard

Adrian carried her away, his face red as he tried to soothe her

Daddy, you can’t be late anymore!” she sobbed

Okay, okay.” 

You have to promise me one, no, three things!” 

Anything, sweetheart, anything.” 

I pressed my temples. He was signing treaties more binding than any diplomat. After much coaxing, we finally got her to the amu- sement park

Adrian looked utterly drained

A cotton candy stick was poked in my face. Chloe, wiping her eyes, held it up to me. For Mommy.” 

I knelt, hesitating for a moment. I tentatively reached out to pick her up

She was small, but she was solid

Adrian quickly reached out to help. You can’t just lift her straight up like that.” 

Tm not carrying her. She’s heavy. Go get me something to drink.” 

Shh,he whispered. Don’t let her hear you. She’ll throw a fit.” 

Limmediately shut my mouth

Adrian went to wait in line for drinks. I took Chloe’s hand and sat with her on a bench under a free

How did you know I was your mommy the first time you saw me?” 

The first time? It wasn’t the first time,she said, gesturing with her hands. “Daddy has lots of pictures. He shows me every day. Andwe came here to see you before. Daddy said we had to be secret, so we didn’t bother Mommy.” 

I couldn’t help but smile. When did you come?” 

When I was little. I don’t remember,” 

So. were you angry that Mommy wasn’t around?” 

She looked at me, swinging her legs, and thought for a long time. A little. But I love you.” 

Adrian walked over with a paper bag and handed me a drink. He was about to speak when he saw my expression and froze

What’s wrong?” 

Chapter

I grabbed his sleeve and wiped my eyes. Nothing. Let’s go, there’s still a lot to do.” 

He studied my face for a moment. Then he took my hand and, through my glove, pressed a soft kiss to my knuckles

Chloe was laughing at a costumed character

Happiness felt so close

You know,I said. Getting back together is a pretty good idea.” 

(The End

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