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"Chloe loves her.. And she's been sweet to me too," he replied. "I'm afraid I'm becoming addicted to having her around."
I remembered how bummed he looked when she abandoned him in London. Had I forgotten that her stay here was temporary? It didn't matter.
"You've really changed a lot," I remarked and turned, making my way to the door.
"Aren't you going to stay a little longer? I thought you came to visit me?" he asked.
"I just came out of curiosity," I replied.
"And?"
"My curiosity has been satisfied," I smiled. "Take good care of her."
"I will."
I nodded and left. I don't really understand love. No one has really been that interested in me, romantically. But seeing my brother being all happy and moving forward with his life, I couldn't help but feel envious.
Ben
It was around five pm. For me, work was almost done for the day, and Chloe was with my mother. My mother wanted to be the first to wish her a happy birthday as Chloe's birthday was the next day. Olivia had to work until eight before she could leave. I decided to wait for her.
I used the opportunity to go through the itinerary that Olivia had prepared. Just like she had told me, Chloe had mentioned to Olivia that she wanted to visit a park for a picnic. Thus, the latter had chosen a park with a lake, along with some activities we would do together.
I was impressed. I couldn't recall the last time that I actually got to hang out with my daughter properly. I was a little excited… okay, I was a lot excited. Ian was right. I had changed. To think that Olivia could put this much thought into making the day of a child who wasn't even hers. I was moved by her kindness.
There was a knock on the door.
Olivia's head peeked, "Busy?"
"No actually," I replied. "Aren't you?"
"I was allowed to leave early," she said as she entered the office and shut the door behind her. "I wanted to tell you we were clear for the usual escape tactic."
"I don't think we'd need that today," I said. "I'm sure no one would actually mind a boss dropping off his employee at a hotel."
"You're right," she sighed. "What's that you're looking at?"
"The itinerary you made for Chloe's birthday tomorrow," I replied.
"Oh. Do you think she would like it? I don't know how to celebrate birthdays," she said.
"It's a simple birthday."
"She's a billionaire's daughter," she reminded me. "It might be too simple."
"I don't think she would have any problems with it," I insisted. "She just needs the company, that's all. I'm sure she would be grateful. I'm just happy you were able to come up with something that would let me spend time with my daughter."
"I'm glad I could be of help," she said, then gave a smile that seemed to be demanding for something.
"What's with the weird smile?" I asked.
"Oh, this?" She pointed at her mouth. "It's nothing really. I was just thinking that maybe there would be a reward for being so helpful."
"What did you have in mind?" I smirked.
"Oh, I don't know," she said as she walked to the door, swaying her hips seductively, before locking it and turning to face me. "I was thinking about a little kiss on the lips, nothing much."
"Just a little kiss? I'm sure I can handle that," I shrugged.
