08/09/2025
**UNPREDICTED**
Chapter 6
βοΈβοΈπ€: Ella Eeza/Writer
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As Chloe walked into the cafe, she was taken aback to see Xavier sitting by the window, sipping a latte. She hadn't expected to run into him, and her initial instinct was to pretend she hadn't seen him. However, Xavier caught sight of her and approached her, asking if they'd met before. Chloe was taken aback by his question, feeling like he'd forgotten everything that had happened between them.
She excused herself, feeling a mix of emotions: anger, hurt, and confusion. When she got home, she couldn't shake off the feeling of being blindsided. She burst into tears, burying her face in her pillow. Who could she turn to? Who would understand her pain?
The next day, Chloe considered returning to the coffee shop to confront Xavier and get some answers. But before she could carry out her plan, Karen caught up with her. "Hey, priceless jewel, where are you off to?" Karen asked, her voice full of concern.
Chloe hesitated, unsure of how to respond. "Oh, I'm just going to meet a friend," she said, trying to brush it off. Karen's eyes lit up with curiosity. "A friend? Do I know this friend of yours?"
Chloe panicked, not wanting to reveal the truth. "It's not that important, Karen. I'll tell you about it later. She's just a friend, really." Karen looked skeptical but didn't press the issue. Instead, she offered to accompany Chloe, who politely declined.
As they parted ways, Karen reminded Chloe to take care of herself and promised to be there if she needed anything. Chloe nodded, feeling a mix of gratitude and guilt. Little did Karen know what was really going on. So they parted ways,
As Chloe approached the bartender, unsure how to ask her question. "Excuse me, sir. The guy who was here yesterday, does he come often?" The bartender looked at her expectantly. "Which guy? We get all sorts of people in here every day."
Chloe tried to describe him. "He was sipping on a latte, white, masculine, with charming features. His face is quite distinctive." The bartender shook his head, looking amused. "Are you hitting on him?" Chloe's eyes widened in surprise.
The bartender continued, "Honestly, I haven't seen him around here before. I don't remember you from yesterday either. I just serve drinks, I don't memorize faces." Chloe felt a pang of disappointment and frustration. How was she supposed to find him again?
A week later, Karen invited Chloe to a friend's party. "Come on, it'll be fun! Mark's birthday party is going to be lit. You'll love it." Chloe was hesitant, feeling out of place. "What if they don't like me? I feel so young compared to them."
Karen reassured her. "You're pretty, and if they don't like you, it's probably jealousy. You're my lady, Chloe, and that's all that matters." Karen took Chloe shopping to get her ready for the party. Chloe ended up looking stunning in a short red dress, red heels, and her blonde hair in a ponytail.
At the party, all eyes were on them as they arrived. Mark, the birthday boy, welcomed them with a hug for Karen and a kiss on the cheek for Chloe. "What a beautiful damsel we have here! Greetings, Chloe." Chloe smiled and handed him a gift.
As they sat down with the rest of the group, David, a friend, complimented Chloe on her looks. "You look beautiful, Chloe." His girlfriend, Melanie, cut in with a sarcastic remark. "Yeah, she's trying to fit in these days." The group laughed, and Melanie continued to tease Chloe, making snide comments about her appearance.
Chloe managed a smile, trying to brush off the mockery. Karen tried to make her feel more comfortable, but it was clear that Chloe was the target of the group's jokes., Chloe felt unease but pretended all was cool, just then she noticed Xavier seated at the other end of the table a bit distant from them, she felt a sharp pain below her belly"what is he doing here(she questioned herself) oh my God, is this guy after my life!?, God please". Then Xavier got up moving towards thier direction, immediately Chloe stood up from Karen's legs and sat down on the chair. "Is everything fine? (They asked)
"i guess our holy mary learnt she needed to remind us how holy she still is(Camnie teased too), meanwhile, all Chloe was thinking at the moment was why Xavier walking towards their direction and how is he here again...