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Chloe's POV:

It's today,

August 13th,

The day I was born,

My birthday......

.....and I'm not allowed to go out.

Mum had already left earlier to celebrate Zoe's day with her while dad just went out leaving me all alone on my birthday.

Alec hasn't called me since he left this house the other day, not even once. I don't really know how to feel about that, I mean, I'm angry at him for what he did to me the last time but I still want to talk to him. He was the one who planned my pre-birthday shopping and now he didn't even call to tell me a happy birthday. 

I took Cherry and went downstairs to grab a popcorn and watch a movie, that's what I want to do for the rest of the year until my body gets tired of the repeated action and I eventually die of the depression.

Three popcorns and five episodes of Sponge Bob Square Pants away, I heard a knock on the door.

I reluctantly, got up from the couch I was seating on to check who it was at the door.

"You, what are you doing here?" I asked staring at the green eyes in front of me, I didn't even know how to feel, I'm supposed to still be mad at him but I'm super happy to see him

"Happy Birthday Chloe, nice to see you too" he replied with a smile and I couldn't help but throw myself at him, giving him a tight hug. I didn't realize how much I missed him until I saw him standing right in front of me holding a wrapped box with a huge smile.

"Why didn't you call earlier?" I asked

"I thought you didn't want to speak with me" he replied entering the house and taking a seat on the couch

"If you knew I didn't want to speak with you then why did you come here?" I asked again taking a seat beside him

"I knew you'd want to talk to me today and your dad also called me over" he replied his smile turning to a smirk

"Dad?" I asked surprisingly then frowned when he dipped his hands into my bowl to take some popcorn, he noticed my reaction and chuckled turning my frown to a smile that didn't reach my eyes.

"Yeah, turns out your dad is a spy" he says giggling

"How?" I asked a bit frustrated, I don't understand where this is going, I'm tired of asking questions while he replies only half of them making me ask more questions then he giggles. Although he has a very nice, heart warming giggle but still........

"He knew all along that we've been hanging out together, he also knew that your mum had you grounded, he didn't want to make any trouble with her so he waited for your mum to leave to
Zoe's house so he could call me over and the three of us could spend your birthday together, Emma was supposed to be here but she had to go somewhere with mum" he stated eating some more of my popcorn

"So where is he now?" I asked again

"He didn't really go to work, he went to get some things like balloons and stuff for you" he said again and I couldn't help but smile, all along Dad and Alec had been working together to plan a surprise for me, not exactly a surprise since Alec told me everything just now before the party but still....

"Why did you ruin the surprise then?" I asked him again fighting the urge to slap his hands from my bowl

"I thought you would still be mad at me and ruin everything we planned for the moment you saw me, I thought you would throw a fit" he said but he didn't giggle this time, he was actually serious

"Alec, you know I could never be mad at you for so long, I mean, I was really mad at you but it's just hard for me to keep being mad at you, around you. I was really angry at you before but seeing you here right now, it's pretty hard to still be angry. You get what I'm saying right?, cause I don't understand a thing" It was my turn to giggle

"Yes, I get it" he responded with a smile, a small sweet beautiful smile. I miss seeing that sweet smile so much.

I couldn't think clearly anymore, the living room became tight and the air was cool but I couldn't breathe, all I could see was Alec's face, he was leaning over to me and I didn't know what to do, this is so intense. Isn't he feeling what I'm feeling, he's looking so calm and collected whereas I feel like hell. Now our faces were only inches apart, I can feel his minty breathe against my face, a few more inches and......

I love it when you call me senorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya

I jerked in shock at the unexpected sound, only to find out it was coming from my phone ringing.

"Hello"

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Eric's POV:

"She left even before I woke up, I don't know why but she's at least supposed to be here by now" I explained for the 100th time.

Zoe's mum had planned a small party for Zoe today, she invited a few of Zoe's friends and old classmates over here for the party. Although my grandma didn't like the idea of celebrating Zoe's birthday, no one listened to her opinion because of the obvious fact that she generally didn't like Zoe.

We've been waiting for Zoe for hours now. She didn't reply any of our text messages and she isn't picking any of our calls.

"Maybe I should call her again" Zoe's mum said worriedly

"What's the use she won't pick, I told you this 'party' was a dumb idea, don't you even have another daughter who's birthday is today?" Grandma asked but once again we ignored her. I know Zoe can be demanding and annoying some times but it's just annoying that my grandmother would not still accept her for who she is. It's my life and I wanted to marry Zoe not Chloe so she should accept that. The only thing is, I don't want Chloe to be mad at me, I want her to move on and forgive me honestly, we could just be friends, plus, she's a good girl, I'm sore she'll find someone nice that would actually love her. 

"Why would Zoe do a thing like this?, like who goes missing on their own birthday?" One of Zoe's friends asked rolling her eyes earning a death glare from Zoe's mum

"You shut your mouth" she scolded her turning her attention back to her phone, probably waiting for a call from Zoe.

"How are you not so sure she's spending her birthday in a club?, she has been coming home late after all, it's possible she's a regular customer of a club and they noted her birthday down to celebrate with her and other drunk teenagers?" Grandmother said with a smile that annoyed me, Zoe would never ever do something like that.

"My daughter can never do such" Zoe's mum yelled turning her attention from her phone before continuing "I raised her to be a responsible girl and she would never do that, you are supposed to be worried about her, what if she was kidnapped or something?, no one knows where she is and you're not even worried, you always......." She was interrupted by her phone ringing

"Hello"

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Chloe's POV:

"Hello, are you in anyway related with Mr. Kris Morganne?" The voice from the other end of the line asked

"Yes, I'm his daughter" I replied nervously

"Well, your attention is needed right now at the central hospital"

"Why what's wrong?"

"Your father, he was involved in a fatal accident"

Author's note:

Hey guys,
What did you think of thus chapter?

I'm worried for Kris, I loved that man, let's pray for his well being 😊.

Anyways, school is resuming soon and I'm going to be busy with my Exams so I won't be able to update as usual, maybe I'll even be updating only on Saturdays, I'm not sure yet but I promise that I'll always update when I can.

Don't forget to vote and comment guys.

Also, stay him -or in school- and stay safe

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