The Only One

17. Wasn't I worth it? (1)

Chloe's POV

As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, some off vibes was all I felt. 

And that's when I saw them. 

Archie. Kelly.

Hardly three days in NYC and Archie and his doll are ready to ruin my life. 

What on earth are they even doing here? How did they know where we lived? Where I lived? 

I had so many questions reeling in my head, but I couldn't ask one.

I stood by the entrance of the penthouse cause... I can't explain what I was feeling. 

There used to be a time when I would be jumping on my toes when Archie was near me. But now? I feel disgusted even by looking at him, wat did I even see in him? 

Sure he looks good, but looks don't matter the most. It's just weird watching him now. 

I used to feel whole ass hippos and giraffes in my stomach, now all I feel and smell is trash. 

Kelly gave me a smirk that said, 'I got your man', little did that poor soul knew that she did me a favor! 

"Chloe, babe, I missed you." Archie approached me to hug me.

"Cut it out, slimebag. She doesn't wants you anymore." Sophia interrupted.

"Ah! Of course my dear Sophia will ruin mine and Chloe's friggin moment!!" Archie tone shifted to anger as he finished the sentence.

"Don't you dare talk to my girl like that!" Jason stood in front of Sophia like a shield. 

Archie gasped. "So finally you two decided to fuck each other for good." 

"Watch that mouth douche" Leila shouted, emerging from the bedroom lobby area. Mia stood by her glaring daggers at Archie.

"What the heck is going on here? Everyone is here, but me?" Archie turned to me angrily. 

"What the heck Chloe! I thought you told me everything!!" he took my arm and held it too tightly, to make sure it bruises. 

He always used to do this, I just never realized this was a form of abuse. I was too blinded by my love for him that I used to put all of this rubbish under the rug. For some reason, I had absolutely zero energy to fight him. I felt like he's a vicious monster draining me of my energy.

"Awh, look at her. All pale. Looks like she's happy to see you, baby" I heard Kelly's voice.  

My mouth started drying out. I could sense my throat loosing all it's moisture. I was looking into Archie's eyes with dread. And as I was doing so I could feel the room closing in on me. It was getting difficult for me to breathe now. 

Why am I afraid of Archie? Maybe because he broke my heart and trust at the same time. Maybe because I know the power he had over me isn't gone completely. 

I didn't know I was shivering until someone slapped Archie and I landed in that person's arms.

"Shh... it's okay. Breathe." 

Declan. I recognized his cologne which calmed my senses a little.

"It's okay, I'm here now. Nobody's gonna touch you, let alone hurt you while I'm with you" he said while patting my hair slowly. 

He moved me to a chair, "Here, take some sips from this while I deal with this good for nothing earth's burden, okay sweetheart?" 

I still wasn't able to get a word out of my mouth, but by the look we both had in our eyes, I knew the message was delivered, that I'll do so. Mia, Leila and Sophia came by the chair and comforted me while Jason, Paul, Alejandro and Declan roughly circled Archie and Kelly.