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Chapter 3
Many weeks past by when Phoebe didn't see Cole for weeks. She practically dreams of him every night. She knew nothing about him, but was falling in love with him. It was so crazy!
For Phoebe, love was something that was unheard of. With the job she has and the things she does, love wasn't something Phoebe imagined or mentioned. How could she commit to someone with this kind of job? It wasn't a good situation for her. He's probably not even into her that much anyways. Probably just for her assets and nothing else.
That night Phoebe took the night off to go walk around. Maybe clear her head a little. That day she went shopping and took the time to catch up with herself.
She was turning the corner when she saw Claudia with a beer in her hand. "Want a drink?" Claudia asked. Phoebe smiled and replied, "No, thanks. I think I want some coffee instead."
Claudia asked surprised, "Coffee? What has that man done to you?" Phoebe shook her head and said, "Absolutely nothing." "Wait, you mean to tell me that he didn't try to get in bed with you? You got to be kidding me! He's more f***ed up then I thought he was. Are you going to forget about him?" Claudia asked.
There was a unspoken word for a minute. "Look, I'm just going to go now." With that, Phoebe left Claudia behind. She was getting sick and tired of everything. Of being looked down upon in public. With people saying she's not good enough or not intelligent enough. It was all about her looks. Why does it have to be so difficult?
Then, it hit Phoebe. Being with her sisters were so much easier. Even though they were strict and protected her every way possible, it was for a good reason. They didn't want to let her get hurt. And what did she do? She left and gotten herself hurt. Which was even worse.
Starbuck's was around the corner, and Phoebe decided to get a cup of coffee and ponder her most terrible fate.
Even though Phoebe's job wasn't exactly perfect and she had to wear tight clothes all the time. You can't really tell when she's out in public. She's got on a pair of slacks and a nice dress shirt with an overcoat. It was rather chilly that night.
When Phoebe got her order, she went to sit down at a table by herself. It felt nice to finally be in a quiet environment.
She was half into her cup of coffee when someone slid into the sit right across from her. She couldn't have guessed who, but when she looked up. It totally surprised her!
What was he doing here and why?
"What's a beautiful girl like yourself drinking coffee all alone?" Cole gave her a smile. A warm one. Phoebe noticed he wasn't in his normal suit and tie, but jeans and a Polo shirt.
"Care if I join you? I'll buy you a fresh cup of coffee and we'll just talk," Cole said trying to get her to look at him. "You don't have to induce me. You can sit and drink coffee if you like. But I'm leaving," Phoebe stated getting up.
He grabbed her back by her arm and asked, "What's wrong?" Phoebe looked up at him awkwardly. "I don't like it when I see men from the club. It's very uncomfortable," Phoebe explained. "Well, think of me as a friend. I just want to be your friend, Phoebe," Cole insisted. Phoebe took her arm back and walked out of the coffee shop. Cole guess it was a cue for him to follow her.
"Was it something I said?" Cole asked walking a few steps behind her. Phoebe turned around and replied, No." They started walking together in silence.
"Well then, what's bothering you?" Cole asked. "How did you know something was bothering me?" Phoebe asked. "Lucky guess?" Cole smiled. Phoebe smiled back at him. "Aren't you going to tell me?" Cole questioned. "Well, aren't you Mr. Patient," Phoebe said sarcastically. Cole apologized and added that he wasn't a very patient person. It was sort of a flaw of his.
Phoebe sighed out loud and stuck her hands in her overcoat pockets. "I just want to go home to my family or what's left of it," Phoebe said finally. "Why don't you? I'll take you home," Cole suggested. "Unless you're willing to fly 3,000 miles to California and deal with my big sister, you can't help me," Phoebe said.
"Wow! What are you doing here though?" Cole asked. "I'm trying to find my father. No luck...Two sisters at home and no where to go. Funny huh?" Phoebe asked. Cole nodded in silence.
He's a great listener, Phoebe thought to herself. They walked in silence for a while looking up at the sky.
"You're not working tonight. How come?" Cole asked. Phoebe thought about it first before she replied. "Um...I needed some time to think. Where I'm going with this life and all that good stuff," Phoebe said clearing her throat. Cole nodded and they kept walking.
"So, what are you doing out so late at night?" Phoebe asked him. "I had to get out of the mansion...I meant house!" Cole said. Phoebe stopped and looked up at him. "So, which one is it?" She asked. Cole replied, "Mansion." Phoebe nodded considerately, but feeling a bit like he was out of her league.
Claudia was right, she should've forgotten about him when she had the chance.
Cole must have sense her discomfort cause he said, "Okay, so I do live in a mansion. That doesn't mean anything." Phoebe stared at him in disbelief. "It means a lot, Cole. We come from two different worlds. I can't see you anymore. And please, don't go looking for me..." Phoebe's voice trailed off.
"Phoebe, why are you doing this to yourself?" Cole asked. "To save myself from the pain. It'll never work between us. I should've never been so naive thinking we would be together. Silly me," Phoebe shrugged.
The thing that hit Cole at that time was that she liked him. "Phoebe, don't go," Cole insisted. "Goodbye, Cole," Phoebe said walking off.
He never got the chance to say what he wanted to say to her.
TBC
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