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Chapter 4

The days seemed so long at work knowing that Phoebe wouldn't show up. He's been acting so strangely that his parents were getting worried. They had no idea what was disturbing him. They thought he was going through another stage in his life or something. Of course they didn't question him about it, though.

Without Phoebe, the world seemed to stop spinning. He spent his days staring out the window, daydreaming, and he lacked to put effort into his presentations anymore. His last presentation, Phoebe was there to help him out. Now, she might not ever show up again. The thought was depressing because he had something really important to say to her.

Cole's performance overall was diminishing. He no longer had an appetite and was always out late at night. Either he was searching for her or drinking away his sorrows. Luckily his chauffer cared enough to know his whereabouts.

Everything had to do with Phoebe. Without her, it was like he was breathing contaminated air. It might seem a bit drastic, but he didn't know he had all these feelings for her. One way or another, he's going to find her.

Cole stopped by the club ever once in awhile hoping that she'd show up. He soon found out that her work schedule was reschedule and he wasn't allowed to know what it was. Confidential information, so they say.

It wasn't easy for Phoebe either. She would stand behind the curtains and watch him drink the hardest liquor they could serve him. Phoebe wished she could run out there to stop him from poisoning himself, but if she ever saw him again. It wouldn't be easy leaving his side again.

So, she left things as they were and soon enough he stopped showing up at the club. Phoebe thought that since he gave up, it would be okay to solicit men for money like she did before.

Boy, was she ever wrong!

One night, Cole was wondering the streets hoping to find Phoebe. From the looks of the women on the streets, Phoebe's job was an ugly one. Cole did not approve of it at all. He wanted her as his own and not knowing what guy she's chasing after would kill him. It would kill him even more if he did.

Basically, he wanted her as his own lover to hold onto at night. He never judged her before and he wasn't going to start now.

Suddenly, he saw a very drunk Phoebe wrapped around another guy's arms. She could barely stand herself. just by looking at her, Cole could tell that she's been drinking a lot.

For a moment, Cole thought to just let her go, but then thought to himself that she might regret doing what she's about to do with that stranger. That man didn't look very nice. God knows what he could've done to her if Cole let her go with him.

He went after the guy and stopped them. "Hey, Pretty Boy! What's your problem?" The guy bellowed. "Just let her go," Cole said. "Get your own whore!" The guy shouted.

Cole had to think of something quick, so this was what he said. "She's pregnant with my child!" He blurted out. The guy looks at Cole for a moment and handed Phoebe over to him. "You take good care of her," The guy said walking off. Cole raised an eyebrow thinking that was really weird.

The night ended with Cole having to carry Phoebe to his car, and drive all the way back to his house. Not only that, but he had to carry her up two flights of stairs. Twisting and turning to get to his room. He had to be extra quiet because his parents were sleeping.

He laid her in his bed and fell asleep next to her, too.

The morning sun interrupted Phoebe's sleep, and her head was pounding. Like a little drum beating in her head. It was rather aggravating. The strange surrounding made her feel even more disoriented. Where the heck was she and who did she do?

An arm was holding her by her waist. She looked to the side and saw Cole. She was relieved for a moment. Then thought, did I do him?

She looked underneath the covers, and found that she was fully dressed. Thank goodness.

Phoebe turned slowly to look at Cole beside her. He was so peaceful and angelic. She found herself caressing his cheek. Suddenly, he stirred awake and caught her hand as she was trying to pull away.

"I was just leaving," Phoebe said quickly. "Not so quick, little bit. Would you stay, please?" Cole said making a puppy face. Phoebe smiled and replied, "You're really something, but no...I can't stay. I have to go," Phoebe said firmly. "Fine! Leave. Go back to what you call a life. If it wasn't for me you'd be in another guy's bed right now. Who knows what he could've done to you," Cole stated reasonably.

"Suddenly, you have a problem with the way I live my life? And why is it that everything I do concerns you now? You're not my boyfriend and even if you were. I'd be crazy to listen to you. So, why do you care about me so much?" Phoebe challenged. "I care because...because...because...I do!" Cole stated.

Phoebe decided to crawl out of bed and said, "Thank you for your kindness. Really, but I'll be leaving now." Cole jerked her back by her arm and she lost her balance tumbling on top of him. Phoebe struggled to get away from him, but he grabbed her and forcefully kissed her.

It surprised her at first, and she felt like slapping him, but he was such a great kisser. It was simply hard to resist.

Cole finally let her go out of breath. Phoebe said, "You really shouldn't have done that." "I've been meaning to kiss you all along. I mean, I never really had a chance to kiss you. Please stay with me," Cole pleaded. "I told you...I can't and I won't," Phoebe said.

Out of nowhere, he handcuffed her to the bedpost of his bed. Phoebe was shocked and couldn't believe he was doing this. He's holding her hostage.

"You can't just leave me here. I'll scream and someone will hear," Phoebe threatened. "No, they won't. My room is sound proof," Cole explained. "I don't even want to know why that is," Phoebe stated. Cole smiled. Phoebe glared at him and threw a pillow at him with the free hand she had.

She missed, of course. "AHHH!" Phoebe screamed frustrated. Cole went into his bathroom and got ready for another day at work.

He came out looking refreshed and he smelled very good. Not that he never has, but that wasn't the point.

"Tell me what I'm supposed to do here all day," Phoebe said. "Watch TV. There's 685 channels. About 134 are sexual channels. not that I would know, but watch whatever turns you on. Not literally though," Cole stated winking at her. "You got jokes, don't you?" Phoebe asked rhetorically. Cole just looked at her.

"You got to let me go. I can't be confined to a bed all day long. This isn't fair! What do you want with me anyways?" Phoebe asked. Cole looks at her as if a light bulb went on. "what?" Phoebe asked. "Come with me to a dinner party," Cole insisted. "I don't do dinner parties. Hello! I'm a girl from the streets...that should give you a slight clue," Phoebe stated logically.

"Then, I guess you're just stuck here," Cole said going to the door. "No, wait!" Phoebe called after him.

Cole turned around to see what she has to say to him. "I'll go with you," Phoebe agreed. "You promise not to run away?" Cole asked. "If you treat me right I won't. And being handcuffed is not the right way to treat me!" Phoebe exclaimed. Cole gave her a very odd grin.

"It depends on how you look at it," Cole said. Phoebe rolled her eyes and pleaded, "just let me go. I'll follow you around. Whatever," Phoebe said. "Great," Cole said taking the handcuffs off of her. "Where did you get those anyways?" Phoebe asked. "You don't want to know," Cole said checking out what she was wearing.

It didn't seem appropriate attire to wherever they were going.

"Just take me to my apartment and I'll change into something decent. At least I'll see what I can do," Phoebe said.

They went downstairs and got out of the house undetected. Cole's mother caught that scene on camera when he was leaving the premises with a young lady. She grew curious drinking her coffee. She wondered who the girl was.

TBC

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