Chapter 19 - Love And Hate
As we left the arcade with two huge stuffed animals, Shade grinned.
Shade Stevens
I can't believe that you still beat me in all of those games! You haven't changed. You're still unbeatable.
I sighed. I haven't really made him feel better.
Chloe Cage
Shade... you don't have to look at me like that, with a fake smile.
Chloe Cage
I understand, I'm a living reminder of your time there and you are the-
Shade Stevens
What do you mean? I love you, Chloe! You're like a cute little sister to me! An unbeatable and serious little sister!
After that events of our linked past, we broke off, thinking that the other was dead.
We took drastically different patches but somehow ended up meeting each other again.
It pleases me that he loves me but I can't help but feel guilty.
Shade Stevens
Hey, hey, hey! Don't you be feeling guilty on me now. I'm tougher than I look, you know!
Shade Stevens
I've moved on and I've built up my own little empire.
Chloe Cage
Your own empire?
Shade Stevens
Yep. I'm now officially the third major shareholder in your company, Nightly Group.
Chloe Cage
When did that happen?
Shade Stevens
This morning the paperwork was finalised. Isn't that great?
Chloe Cage
Where did you get that kind of money?
Shade Stevens
That's for me to know.
Shade Stevens
So, what are you? Secretary?
Chloe Cage
You think that lowly of me?
Shade Stevens
I'm sorry. It's just that you could be whatever you wanted to be.
Shade Stevens
You're that smart after all.
Chloe Cage
I'm the head programmer.
Shade Stevens
Congratulations. You went to University?
Chloe Cage
Yep. A degree in digital programming and business.
Shade Stevens
A walk in the park, I presume.
Chloe Cage
We are working on a new game right now. It's supposed to be the highlight of the gaming world this year.
Shade Stevens
Woah, and you are orchestrating that?
Shade Stevens
Impressive! But I heard a rumour that Liam Nightly didn't hire women as heads because he was allergic?
Chloe Cage
Yep. He hired me on accident. But I quickly proved him wrong. With me, the work speed increased. I'm like the ringmaster.
He smiled and then put his hand onto my head.
Shade Stevens
You always were suited to lead.
Shade Stevens
Anyway, I was wondering if you wanted to play a game of truth or dare tomorrow.
Shade Stevens
Yep, in the company while we are both working. But minus the truth part. We only do dares! Whoever gives up first wins!
Shade always liked games like this. He knows that he can't beat me in a predictable game.
Chloe Cage
Fine. I accept your challenge. But just so you know, the liser will have to buy dinner for the loser!
As we walked back to the company, Liam spotted us both smiling and laughing. His fist clenched, angry and annoyed.
Liam Nightly
What is HE still doing with her?
Misty Plume
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Comments
Dont mind me👀
someone is jelly😏
2021-06-07
2
🖤🖤ur lifeline 🖤🖤
I think he has started loving Chloe a little but not ready to accept
2021-01-12
2
Emerald💚
poor Liam😧😧 dont ya worry.... im on your side
2020-12-04
23