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I'm sooooooooooooooooo sorry that I haven't updated sooner but so much has happened since… JANUARY! Yeah, I've been busy. It was the time of they year where we had to send our applications to colleges and universities, and also it was exams. FREAKING EXAMS, I HATE THEM. ANYWAYS, at least I got good grades :) I meant to update sooner but I never actually found the time. In January well it was the Holidays and the applications and stuff. February was the month of 50 million birthdays and March was MORE exams and MUSE. I SAW MUSE. WEEEE. (Sorry, I'm still on a high XD) AND well today, I had to go to a college for an English exam, to know in which category or whatever I should go in.
So, since I've made apologies, I'll let you read the story now :)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything that belongs to Kelley Armstrong.
Chapter 4
Chloe's POV
I woke up to the sound of someone taking a shower. I got up and looked around. Derek wasn't there. I went towards the kitchen when I heard the water stop running. I looked at the door but I continued to fetch some breakfast. I didn't feel as happy as I should be. I still didn't know what would happen between me and him after I went back home. Sure I could quit school over there and come back here in Buffalo but I loved my school too much to do that. And I seriously doubted Derek would want to move to a foreign country for me… I mean he had a good job here and surely he didn't want to leave Simon and his dad.
I went to his fridge and I saw some eggs and bacon that I started cooking for both of us, even adding some pancakes for Derek. When I was almost done, Derek came out of his room and he was all dressed up and clean. He looked at me and he smiled. I couldn't help but smile back, although it wasn't really a sincere smile. I felt his arms snake around my waist while I was cooking and he whispered in my ear:
-"I don't know what to answer to your question."
I nodded and continued what I was doing. He kissed my neck and went to his door, picking up the newspaper he had. He walked to his reading chair and waited for me to finish the food. When he noticed I was almost done, he came and took the plates and utensils, and he set up the table. I took the maple syrup and ketchup and I served the food. We ate in silence, and when he was done eating, he got up and kissed my lips and left for work. I didn't know what to do so I took a shower and went back to my dad's to pack up for tomorrow. And I thought to myself: I really don't want to go back home. Not without him.
Derek's POV
I went to work, without speaking to Chloe, except telling her I didn't know what to answer to her question. I felt really bad but what could I say? I can't make her quit school for me. And she probably was thinking the same about me, but I was ready to leave the United States for her… I could always ask a transfer for my job… I was going to talk about it with my boss, first thing when I get to work.
I got to the building and I went into the elevator, and just my luck, my boss was in there too.
-"Good morning, Mr. Beaudry." I greeted.
-"Good Morning, Mr, Souza. How was the weekend?
-It was fine."
I didn't know How to bring my transfer matter up, but for Chloe, I took the plunge and I just decided to tell him.
-"Mr. Beaudry, I need to ask you something.
-Yes?
-I need you to transfer me to Ottawa, Canada."
There was an awkward moment of silence. The cleared his throat.
-"And why is it you want me to transfer you over there?
-I… I am moving to Canada soon, and since I've worked for you for the last couple of years, that maybe you could still be my employer…
-Hum… I think there is an open spot, but I cannot guarantee anything. I will tell you next week if you can go or not.
-Thank you, sir."
The doors opened and we got off the elevator. I went to my office and I took my cell phone out. No messages, no calls. I booted up my computer and I started working. Inside me, I was happy. I could be transferred to Ottawa. Meaning I could be Chloe and not lose my job. I decided to not tell Chloe. I'd just get to her place one day and she'd be thrilled and asking me what I was doing there. I couldn't wait until that day came…
One week later
Chloe's P.O.V
I was sitting on my couch, with my laptop opened on my lap. I was smiling because I was talking to Derek via webcam. He was on a plane because he was going on a business trip somewhere in British Colombia. We talked for about an hour, and he had to leave; his flight was nearly over. We said goodbye, and I lost connection. I sighed, and closed my laptop. I got up and we to my fridge, grabbing my Dr. Pepper and I reached for a glass. I leaned on my counter, looking at my cell phone when I heard a knock on my door. I looked at it, and I frowned in confusion; I wasn't looking forward to having visitors, and I didn't know WHO the HECK would come at 10 PM. I went to my door, opened it and I nearly fainted at who I saw.
Derek's P.O.V
I got into a taxi at the International airport in Ottawa. Chloe thought I was in Vancouver, British Colombia, but what she didn't know was that I was in the same city as her, moving in a condo. I got my luggage in the small airport, got in a taxi and went to my new home. I got there and some butler was sitting and he immediately stood up when I approached and opened the main door, grabbing a bit of my luggage. He lead me to the elevators, and when I opened my door, he went in, dropped my bags and welcomed me to the building and left.
I looked around and I was satisfied. It was simple, just the way I liked it. Not too big, not too small. Perfect. I smiled, and then I decided to pay a visit to my darling girlfriend.
I once again called a taxi, and told him Chloe's address. I paid the driver, and I looked at her apartment building. It was decent looking. I went to her door, and I knocked. It took a few moments, probably wondering who the hell would come at ten. Then the door opened, and I saw her look of surprise. A moment of silence passed when I decided to break it.
-"Did you miss me?" I said, grinning.
-"OH MY GOD, DEREK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" she screamed, as she jumped on me
I grabbed her and put her down, leaning in for a kiss. She put her head up, and we kissed so passionately, it was incredible. We broke apart, gasping for air. I put my forehead on hers, and I smiled.
-"Well, since I couldn't live without you in the States, I decided to move here.
-You… WHAT? You moved HERE? But why? I mean, I don't want you to quit your job for me and--
-Its okay, I got a job transfer," I told her, shushing Chloe with my finger.
She smiled her brilliant smile, and that's when I realized I couldn't bear to live without it. I wanted to wake up and see it. I also realized that I couldn't live without her because she was my home. I finally found my home. And I couldn't just waste it all away.
Ah, well… This is short XD I just didn't have any ideas.
And count yourselves lucky that I've updated! XD Like I said, it's exam period. AGAIN. I've got to keep an average higher than 85% to get admitted at University of Ottawa. I'm organising a volleyball tournament. I've got fifty million essays to write, a movie to shoot, I've got to support a friend in this thing called "30 Heures Vélo" (30 hours of biking NON-STOP lol) AND then I have graduation. And for some reason, I had BAD BAD headaches everyday. I blame the stress XD
ANYWAYS, I can't guarantee when I'll update next, Don't worry, I still think of you guys, LOL.
Take care! :)
Coquette08
P/S: OMG, THE RECKONING WAS JUST TOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!