Hidden love

PROLOGUE

As I walked along the lonely road of Cambridge, I ran into a motorcycle rider. He flashed his headlights at me and the light was too bright so I covered my eyes. I walked on and he pulled off his helmet, he was light-skinned with a jet-black hair and dark blue eyes. He looked scary and at the same time cute. He looked at me and asked “What are you doing on the road at this hour?’ scared of being robbed again or raped, I walked past and snubbed him. He followed me and I increased my space and he finally caught up with me and repeated the same question. ”That’s none of your business’ I answered rudely

“I know you may take me as a stranger but please try to trust me’ he said trying to convince me

“Okay I’m lost I’ve nowhere to go, I was robbed and out of cash, no location and worst of all no phone. The only surviving thing here are my luggage’ I said frustrated

“Okay don’t worry’ he said

“Don’t worry? If I don’t worry then what should I do?’ I said still frustrated

“Maybe I can be of help’ he said

“How can I just trust a stranger, I mean I can’t trust you’ I said

“Okay I understand but please accept my offer. I can’t just leave you on the road’ he said pleading

After much negotiation, I finally agreed to follow him to a corner of the road

“I’ll book a hotel for you’ he said already on his phone

“But I’m out of cash’ I said looking confused

“You made mention of that, I’ll take care of everything’. He said

He stopped and looked at his phone again

“Okay, you’ll stay at Royal Garden hotel’ he said

“Thanks I really appreciate’ I said so happy

“Okay let’s go’ he said climbing his bike

But there was a problem, I didn’t know how to use a bike, so I stood there looking

“Come on’ he said

“*exhales* I can’t use a bike” I said embarrassed

“Really?’ he said laughing at me

After some seconds he paused, “Are you serious?’ he asked with a mean face

“Yes’ I said more ashamed of myself

He came down and carried me on the bike and we drove off together. On the road, after some minutes of silence I broke it by saying “sorry for being rude earlier on and by the way thanks again’

No reply

“Alright we’re here’ he said as he brought me down from the bike and we walked

Into the hotel and met the receptionist

“I booked a hotel here online’ he said already on his phone for evidence.

“Look here’ he said

“Alright we’ve received it, room 402. It’s VIP special’ the receptionist said

“Thanks’ he said already carrying my luggage. We went up the stairs to my room. As we entered, it was beautiful, I felt like staying there as a house but just after a few weeks I’ll be out of there

“Alright I know you’re tired, here, arrange your things, he said dropping my luggage

“Thanks a lot’ I said smiling

“You’re highly welcome, Goodnight’ he said and went out

“Goodnight’ I shouted.”*sighs*

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CHAPTER ONE

FEW WEEKS LATER

I was just coming out of a jewelry store when I bumped into this guy.

“Oh so sorry’ I said bending down to pick to pick my necklace that fell down. Then I felt a hand on mine and I looked, it was him so, I quickly removed my hand and he picked it up. I looked at him trying to recognize him because I’ve met him somewhere before.

“Thanks’ I said still trying to recognize him

“You’re welcome’ he said. After some minutes, he asked “have we met somewhere?’

“Yeah, I think so’ I said still trying to recall

“Yes, yes you were the one who helped me’ I said already smiling

“Oh, yeah, the one who couldn’t ride a bike’ he almost laughing. My mood changed and he noticed

“Alright I’m sorry’ he said apologetically.

“So how are you doing? I mean it’s been weeks now?’ he said

“I’m okay but I’m just in search for an apartment” I said.

“Yeah, actually in palace avenue” I said

“Palace Avenue, wow I actually stay there’ he said happy.

“Really, well its nice meeting you again after all you did for me’ I said

“Well I didn’t get to know your name’ he said “my name is ………….. As I was about to say my name the cashier called I me to pay for the Jewelry. I left him to pay for the necklace. After paying, I didn’t see him again. “Oh he’s gone” I said and shrugged then left the store the hotel.

I entered my room, freshen up, put on a black jean and a red top I found in my box and wore a black boot, brushed my hair and dashed out of the room to the lady restaurant. As I got there have a snack, a lady invited me to sit with her. I ordered a snack and went over to meet her. She looked lonely but really beautiful. She started a conversation by saying “Hi my name is Jenny rock and I’ve been noticing you and just wanted to know you” Jenny said

“Okay, my name is Chloe Shaun. I’m an American but I came to Cambridge for a vacation and was robbed on my way and then there’s this guy who helped me out but I don’t really know his name. He helped put me in this hotel and that’s why I’m here” Chloe said

“So, when are you going to leave?” Jenny asked

“Well, don’t really know but I’m looking for how I can get in contact with owner of palace Avenue, I want to rent a house there but can’t get contact because of no phone” Chloe said desperately.

“Okay, I think I can help with that” Jenny said

“Really?”

“Yeah just wait for a few minutes” Jenny said on her phone

“Done I’ve rented a two bedroom flat, just for you to pay for the fees. Jenny said tapping her phone.

“Thanks a lot and by the way you have a nice name. I’ll go meet the landlord” Chloe said standing up.

“Wait, the name of the landlord is Dave Smith”

“Dave Smith, okay got it” Chloe said and left

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*Knock, Knock, Knock*

“Who’s there? Come in” Dave said

Chloe gently opened the door and walked in “Good day sir” she said

His head was bent on his computer

“Yes, how may I help you” he asked raising his head up

“You what’re you doing here” he asked amazed

“We always run into each other” Chloe said

“I know right” Dave said excited

“Whatever, BTB I want to see the landlord of this apartment, Dave Smith by name” Chloe said

“Oh really, nice because I’m Dave Smith” Dave said

“Stop with all the jokes, I’m serious” Chloe said with a mean face

“I’m Dave Smith Runners” Dave said

“Really, well I guess you’ve seen my request”

“Yeah, about that Jenny, someone booked the house before you” Dave said

“First of all, my name is Chloe not Jenny and secondly what!!!’ she said frustrated

“What am I going to do now? My last hope is just gone’ Chloe said down casted

“Well there’s an option left’ Dave said

“What’s that?’

“You could stay over, I mean live with me’ he said

“Excuse me? You mean I should just leave my hotel and stay with someone who keeps mocking me that I can’t ride a bike? Seriously’ Chloe said slightly angry

“Hey, that’s all in the past now okay, I’m sorry’ Dave said

“Okay, I’ll think about it’ Chloe said

“But wait, we need to exchange phone numbers’ Dave said

“I don’t have a phone’ Chloe said

“Just take my number’

He gave her his number and she took a cab home (the hotel)

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*exhales* “Live with him, impossible. But then I have no other option than to stay with him, he’s my only hope’ Chloe Said to herself

She rushed to the phone booth and dialed his number

“Hello Dave’ Chloe said

“Please who is on the line’ Dave said

“It’s me Chloe, I’ve thought about it and okay I’m coming over to your house’ Chloe said