My Way (shredded by love)

EPISODE 2

Chloe's shock at who enters her current fiancé's scene, his eyes fixed on Dave, no blinking, just straight rage slowly building up and Chloe could already feel it.

James, I didn't know you were coming. I thought you had work.

She tries to move towards James, but Dave grabs her hand while James, already poised as it is, throws a punch with an accurate target which contacts Dave right on the cheek as he lets go of Chloe's hands coughing out blood, he wipes off the blood without hesitation as he gives Chloe a maniac smile as he whispers…

This isn't over, you can only be mine in this life that's a promise.

Chloe, hearing what Dave said, fills a chill run down her spine but refuses to let Dave see it as she turns to James and says…

James!!! That's enough. Come, let's go. Some people don't really deserve such attention and, Dave, please let this be the last time, because I won't pay you any heed the next time we see each other.

James already annoyed replies…

What do you mean they will be next time? This is the last time.

No, that's not what I mean. Let's go away from here first. I will explain it to you later. I don't want my mom to come and see the scene. She isn't ready for any of these.

She walks off with her fiancé. James turns and gives Dave a killing gaze, blatantly warning him to stay away from Chloe and then leaves with her.

James, you know there isn't anything between Dave and I. I already made it clear to you when you came to propose that I never repeat my past actions. It is a no no for me.

James is still not sure about her words' replies…

Wait, hold on a minute. Who said I was mad? That's not the case? I do trust you. Come on, I knew you when you were a toddler. We practically grew up together. No explanations needed, it is Dave I am worried about. He doesn't look like he is done with you yet, from what I can tell. Just let me know in case anything happens.

OK, that's not going to be an issue.

Go to work and catch you later.

(She waves at James, then walks off. She reaches her office as she enters she meets her supervisor's cold gaze.)

Why are you late again today?

Sir, I am sorry it won't happen again.

It is better not to sign and do what you are paid to do.

Yes, sir.

She turned and was stunned at the way files were arranged at her desk.

Make sure you finish that before you leave work today. Being a news anchor isn't easy, at least you still get paid even though you are still under probation, so don't do anything that's going to take away the small privilege you still got.

No problem sir, I will take note of that.

She sits down, looking at the weeks of documents piled up in front of her. The tears slowly roll down her cheeks as all the events that have occurred catch up with her, her emotions becoming unstable.

After a long day of her boss's cold stares, Chloe finally left work. She didn't expect what came next. It was already dusk, tired, so she decided to take the alleyway to her apartment a closer route.

I don't know why, but I feel weird about this alleyway, it is too quiet, like it is purposely isolated. I better call James.

She calls James, and he picks him up immediately as if he was waiting for her call.

Hello, James. I just wanted to let you know that I am on my way to my apartment, but it is kinda dark.

Panicked, he yells…

What did you say?

I said it is dark and I don't know why I have this kind of unease feeling that everything is not ok.

It is dark. You shouldn't have taken the alleyway. I am already on my way there.

He declared without batting an eye.

James…., I think someone is following me.

She slowly tilts her head, the uneasy feeling turns into fear as her voice slowly starts to c***k while still holding on the call

Chloe, can you hear me?.

James tried to reassure her, to keep her calm.

Try going to where there's a crowd, almost there.

I can hear you but am sure someone is following me and he's not slowing down please James get here soon am afraid.

Do not hang up your phone, keep talking and don't turn back while leaving the alleyway to the street.

Am already doing that but he's catching up, wait.. wait no, no…

She whispers and slowly looks down as the shadow continues to approach her, terrified she turned and ran trying to exit the alleyway but the moment it looked like she's out of danger, someone appeared. She froze as despair rushed

over her.

James hears nothing but her scream for help before the line cuts out.