5. Nightmare

5. Nightmare

There are many reasons why London attracts tourists from all over the world. In this famous city for its kingdom, we can find rows of ancient architectural buildings that are magnificent, beautiful gardens, and unique museums. As one of the largest metropolitan cities in the United Kingdom, London offers several shopping attractions ready to satisfy its visitors' shopping desires. We can visit Oxford Street to hunt for branded goods, enjoy the line of shops with incredible displays on Carnaby Street, or hunt for antiques and typical London souvenirs at Portobello Market.

Due to the rapid development of the tourism sector in London, it is directly proportional to the number of lodging scattered there. Starting from simple hotels to super luxury hotels can be found and selected according to our budget. From the existing row of luxury hotels, Le Meridien Hotel Piccadilly, owned by renowned businessman Dylan Arley, is a five-star hotel that often chooses tourists. This Hotel has a classic style building design with luxurious white color.

However, a modern feel will be felt in the hotel rooms from the contemporary design and furnishings presented. So spoil the eyes of anyone who stays there. Currently, the Hotel is under the direct control of Dylan. And when he retires, Chloe will replace that position. Remembering, that woman is the only descendant that Dylan has now. To solidify her position, Chloe was trained to be in control from an early age. Making decisions is even required to learn to solve problems. Dylan wants to shape Chloe's character into a strong businesswoman, and is many people take into account. When usually, Chloe is so excited to go through all her busy life at the Hotel.

Today the woman behaved a little differently when she attended one of the meetings. Don't know how long Chloe just stared blankly at the pile of papers on the table. Her mind is terrible. She wasn't even interested in listening to the presentation one of the workers was explaining. Choosing to get up, She then walked away without paying attention to the people staring at her in confusion. Taking a leisurely pace, Chloe entered the CEO's room. His father was already busy doing a teleconference with one of his clients. Not wanting to interrupt, Chloe chose to sit on the sofa. She was waiting while reading a business book lying on the table.

"Why are you here? Is your meeting over?" Dylan Arley asked Chloe after finishing her work.

"I'm bored, Dad. May I leave?"

Dylan rose from his chair. Approached Chloe, who was relaxing reading a book.

"Are you in trouble?"

Chloe closed the book she had previously read. Take a deep breath. She was trying to describe what she was feeling right now. It was as if something had been stuck in his heart.

"Last night, Nathalie came back to me in a dream."

"Again?"

Chloe nodded slowly. "I'm going to go crazy at this rate." Then not long after, a tear fell down the woman's smooth cheek. It was clear from his face that he was frustrated. So to calm his daughter's feelings, Dylan immediately came forward and hugged Chloe with great affection. He was letting his beloved daughter spend the stock of tears he had. Only when the woman had calmed down did Dylan speak again.

"Let's go to the doctor, okay? It looks like you need to see Andrea's doctor," said Dylan after breaking his embrace. He didn't want to see Chloe suffer like this.

"I don't need Andrea's doctor, Dad." Chloe shook her head.

"So what do you want? Go visit Nathalie?"

Chloe raised her head. She was smiling slightly as she nodded. "I'm allowed to see her. I have so much to tell Nathalie." Dylan smiled as he wiped the tears from Chloe's cheeks. "Go... today, and you don't have to take care of work. Let Papa handle everything."

"Thank you, Pa. Then, I'm allowed to go now."

Dylan also got up and escorted Chloe to the door. Before the woman left, he hugged her again and kissed the top of her child's head. "Don't drive yourself. Steve will take you there."

Chloe didn't answer. I just nodded then left in front of Dylan. Driving for thirty minutes, Chloe finally arrived at her destination. She slowly got out of the car. She was bringing his feet to where he had wanted to go impatiently.

"Sis... how are you? Are you okay?" Chloe asked. "Last night, I dreamed of you again. You even came back begging me for help ..." Chloe paused. He was silent as tears rolled down his eyes again without permission. His hand reached out, rubbing the tombstone with the name Nathalie Hazel in front of her. "... I miss you, Sis. Why did you have to leave you so soon."

Currently, Chloe is at Nunhead Cemetery, a cemetery in South London. For the past year or so, he had spent a lot of time there. He is just visiting and even sharing stories next to his older brother's grave. Chloe herself felt very lost. Dylan even had to take his youngest child regularly back and forth to visit a psychiatrist. All this he did to treat Chloe's psyche, which was so shaken by Nathalie's departure.

"In the slightest, I will not forget when you groaned in pain. Struggled with all your might until you finally died." Chloe closed her eyes tightly. She was trying to get rid of the pieces of memory that always managed to shatter his heart.

"Don't worry, Sis. I promise to destroy the man who caused your death immediately." This time she sobbed again. Take a deep breath and then speak again. "That man, it's okay to be free from the law. But don't expect me to let him go. If necessary, I will kill him myself, Sis. I swear I won't let him go."

*

Edward had just arrived at the apartment unit he had been living in for the past few years. When he opened the door, his eyes caught someone's presence. Stepping in, he was surprised to find Alexander sitting relaxed while sipping a cup of coffee in his hand. Judging from his demeanor, there must be something important that the older man wants to convey. Otherwise, how could he have bothered to set foot into Edward's 'hut.' With a relaxed face, Edward approached and sat down directly opposite Alexander's position.

"How did Papa get into my apartment?" Edward asked matter-of-factly. He was so curious why the older man could quickly enter. It takes a fingerprint to open the sensor lock on his apartment.

Alexander put down the coffee cup he was holding earlier. Tilted his body slightly, then answered.

"It wasn't hard for me to get in here, Ed. Besides, I have more important things to tell you."

Edward knit his brows together. His guess was correct this time. "If there's something important, why don't you call and ask me to come over? I can stop by Papa's house."

"Oh my gosh, Ed." Alexander unnoticed squealed just to doubt. "Are you sure you'll stop by? Remember the last time you set foot in my house?"

Edward scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably. Alexander was right. Almost six months he did not set foot in his parents' residence. When Liliana asked him to come home, there was always a reason to refuse.

"All right... all right..." Edward raised his hands. "So what is Papa going to say this time?"

"Next week, there's an important dinner with business colleagues. Papa wants you to come along. Also, introduce you to the people who work with our company." Edward nodded in agreement.

"Only that?"

"Of course not, Ed."

"Ah, I thought so," Edward sighed softly. "There must be something else to this conversation." T

his time Alexander smiled and nodded. Edward could read what he was thinking now. "About your future wife---"

"Gosh, Pa. It hasn't even been a month. Why are you so impatient." Edward protested openly to Alexander.

"I just wanted to introduce you to the son of one of my business partners. In case you might be interested. So I can quickly announce your engagement or even your wedding."

Edward shook his head in disbelief. Suddenly he cursed himself. Why not from yesterday to find a prospective wife who fits the criteria. At the very least, he could marry a woman he knew. Not a foreigner as a result of business matchmaking as it is now. Yes, Edward was sure that even if he were to be matched, the marriage could not be separated from a cooperation agreement or something. It is no secret that conglomerates deliberately match their children to expand their business network.

"I'll make sure to attend. But regarding the matchmaking, I can't promise to agree to it, Pa. Let me choose first."

Alexander pulled the corners of his lips into a smile. Even though Edward disagreed with the matchmaking, at least the man was willing to attend. Who knows, after seeing the woman who was nominated to him, the man changed his mind. Who knows, right? "Then Papa looks forward to seeing you next week. The schedule and location will be informed to Nicholas. Please prepare yourself well."

***

After a few hours, ago spent a little time talking to Alexander, now Edward decided to calm himself in a bar. American Bar, this time he chose to visit. Spending time sipping Classic Champagne, Edward enjoyed his solitude that night. I don't know where his mind went. Until not long, a slight commotion distracts him. The man's eyes caught a tiny figure that he seemed very familiar with from a distance. Edward got up from his seat to come over to make sure what he saw wasn't wrong.

"Miss, you've had too much to drink. You'd better get home soon." A bartender can be heard trying to seduce a female visitor who appears to be getting drunk. But instead of obeying, the woman acted.

"Give me the drink I asked for. I have a lot of money. So don't be afraid if I don't pay for it."

"It's not a question of money, but you're in a horrible state."

The bartender kept trying to persuade. But what he found this time was beyond expectations. An empty glass of vodka slid freely against the marble tiles, shattering wildly. The woman caused even more chaos by screaming incoherently. Not wanting to inflict more damage, another bartender called the Bar's security immediately to take this drunk woman out.

However, before the security officers had time to take him out, Edward swiftly blocked him. He even pulled her into his arms. "Sorry for all the fuss my lover has done. I will compensate for all losses and immediately take him away," said Edward.

The next second, he paid then walked out. He was carrying the woman in his arms to get in the car quickly. Along the way, Edward was silent. Now and then, he turned to make sure of the condition of someone beside him. Seeing the woman he was carrying sleeping peacefully, Edward flashed a smile. In his heart, he never thought he could meet Chloe again tonight.

Driving at a moderate speed, the car entered the elite area of ​​The Boltons in the Kensington district. Edward could tell where Chloe was currently living with the information Hans gave. And when the car had arrived in front of the woman's house, Edward slowly tried to open the seatbelt wrapped around Chloe's body. Slowly but surely, the seatbelt opened. But, just as she was about to get out of the car, Chloe suddenly woke up and grabbed Edward's arm. She was holding the man's body, still not moving.

"Don't leave me. Don't you want to spend time with me?"

After saying those words, Chloe leaned closer, closing the distance between them. The smell of alcohol wafted so sharp that it pierced Edward's sense of smell. This woman had drunk so many drinks when she was at the Bar.

"Chloe, why are you having so much fun getting drunk like this? Are you in big enough trouble?"

Instead of answering, Chloe grabbed Edward's neck. Landed a kiss on the man's lips. Edward was quite surprised by what Chloe had done to him. He tried to break their lips together, but Chloe didn't give him the slightest opening. The woman even changed positions by sitting on Edward's lap. Holding herself from falling, Chloe wrapped her arms around Edward's neck. At the same time, her lips continued to move, massage on the man's lips.

Slowly and gently. So in the next second, Chloe pulverized repeatedly. She kissed the corner of Edward's lips passionately. He felt sweet and warm, which made him unable to contain himself even more. While Edward could only surrender, the man could only close his eyes. For the umpteenth time, She could not move. He was impressed with all the fondling that Chloe gave. It didn't take long for the woman to break the kiss. But still, put a wet kiss on the cheek and even Edward's neck.

"I love kissing you. Your lips are so sweet." Chloe spoke in a sensual tone. "Don't you want to sleep with me?" Chloe teased. However, Chloe's body suddenly collapsed not long after saying those words. He returned unconscious.

"Oh my, Chloe. After kissing me, she's passed out now? Seriously."

Edward slowly lowered Chloe's body to sit back in her position. He quickly got out, circled the car, pulled Chloe's body out, and carried her into the house. Luckily the security guard in front of Chloe's house acted quickly. They opened the door and allowed Edward to take her in without asking much. "I can only bring her here. Chloe is probably so drunk she's unconscious." The maid who greeted Edward's presence just nodded. He grabbed Chloe's body a moment later to carry her into the room immediately. Meanwhile, Edward chose to leave immediately with mixed feelings.

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