Chloe sighed turning on the shower As the water streamed
Her eyes widened in disbelief, face flushing red with anger. "No way! I don't believe you. Why would I ever let you touch me?" She glared at Chichi Manescau, teeth clenched.
Chloe tensed, pushing Chichi Manescau's hand away, her voice sharp. "You're delusional. I'm not your 'babe'. And I certainly wouldn't let you paw at me like some animal." She turned away, huffing. "I want to leave. Now."
She watched Chichi Manescau gather their belongings, her arms still crossed. "What fun part? The part where you take advantage of me while I'm unconscious? No, thanks." She snatched up her clothes and started getting dressed, keeping her back to him. "I can't believe I let you talk me into this date. You're nothing but a creep."
She paused, blush creeping up her neck. "You are disgusting!" She zipped up her bag and headed for the door. "And stop calling me 'Red'. It's Chloe. I'll meet you outside, we're going to get breakfast. And you'd better keep your hands to yourself." She exited without waiting for a response.
Chloe was already seated at a nearby cafe when Chichi Manescau arrived. She looked up from her menu, tapping her foot impatiently. "About time. I ordered a coffee. Black. And nothing sweet, got it?" Her eyes narrowed, challenging him to push her buttons.
Chloe scoffed, rolling her eyes. "You're impossible. I swear, if you don't knock it off, I'll dump my coffee on you." She took a sip of her drink, trying to hide her slight trembling hand. "Just... behave for once, okay?"
Chloe's cheeks flushed, but she kept her chin up, meeting his gaze. "You're incorrigible. I should have known better than to go out with someone like you." She turned away, hiding her face. "This date is over. Take me home. Now."
She pressed her lips together, nostrils flaring. "No. Home. Alone. Because I can't stand being around you anymore." Chloe stood abruptly, throwing some cash on the table for her coffee. "I'll find my own way. Don't follow me. We're through." She stormed out, leaving Chichi Manescau behind.
Chloe stomped down the street, fuming at Chichi Manescau's arrogance. "Ugh, he's so insufferable! What was I thinking, going out with him?" She pulled out her phone, ready to call a cab, when she realized she'd left her purse back at the cafe. "Oh, for the love of..." Turning around, she headed back to retrieve it, determined to give Chichi Manescau a piece of her mind one last time.
Chloe marched up to Chichi Manescau, jabbing a finger into his chest. "You had one job - take me home. That's it. No snide remarks, no innuendos, no pervy comments. But no, you just can't help yourself, can you?" She snatched her purse from his hand. "I left this behind because of you, and I'm sick of your games. So, you can keep your 'sweet action' and your stupid winking. It's not happening. Ever."
Chloe marched up to Chichi Manescau, jabbing a finger into his chest. "You had one job - take me home. That's it. No snide remarks, no innuendos, no pervy comments. But no, you just can't help yourself, can you?" She snatched her purse from his hand. "I left this behind because of you, and I'm sick of your games. So, you can keep your 'sweet action' and your stupid winking. It's not happening. Ever."
Chloe backed away from him, bumping into someone passing by. "Watch it!" She glared at Chichi Manescau, her cheeks burning. "I don't feel anything for you except disgust and annoyance. You're impossible to deal with. I'm out of here." She turned and hurried off, trying to put as much distance between them as possible.
Chloe hailed a cab, desperation in her eyes. "Just get me out of here," she muttered, collapsing into the back seat. "Home, please. As quickly as possible. And no stops!" She glared out the window, hands clenched, knuckles white, as they pulled away.
Back home, Chloe slammed the door behind her before sinking to the floor, her face in her hands. "What is wrong with me? I should have known better..." She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself. "I just need to stay away from him. He's trouble, and he's too smug for his own good." Chloe got up and headed for the shower, determined to wash the whole day off and start fresh.