Chasing the Moon (Read 23,088 times)

[sportsgirl]

Doesn't Philip see that Parker & Chloe are not happy about this? Excuse me but I need to slap him right now (WHACK)... get it out man, just tell Chloe how you really feel about her. Stop playing these mind games!!

Whew, I feel better already!

[djm]

Boy Philip is going to Florida. Lucky Kpatch. Hope she can knock some smarts into Philip while he is theere and he can so the same for Chloe. Thanks for the chapter. Enjoy the day tomorrow.

[DancingDays]

(WHACK WHACK) That's two smacks from me to follow SG's slap. Clearly, the boy needs more than just one.

[phloefansince2000]

Thanks for the chapter can't wait to read more and I forgot to add this yesterday but I love the fact that we can hear the baby's thoughts. He is just so cute and funny great idea! Keep them chapters comin girl!

[MrsM]

Someone needs to slap some sense into both of them!!

[fluffysmom]

I like that Philip hopes Chloe will be jealous that he's going away for the weekend with Rachel. I'm glad Chloe didn't start crying in front of him. It was very nice of her to offer to help him pack for the trip. Parker was so sad that his Daddy is going away. Poor little guy!

[Kpatch]

Thinking about posting two chapters today since I didn't post one yesterday. Here's the first one.

[Kpatch]

THE NEXT EVENING, PHILIP’S CAR

Philip: What’s the matter?
Rachel: Oh nothing. The convention starts in two days and you wouldn’t believe the crap I’m dealing with.
Philip: Try me.
Rachel: I just got a cancellation.
Philip: Who cancelled?
Rachel: Our singer. He has pneumonia. What ever happened to “the show must go on”? What am I going to do?
Philip: Poor guy.
Rachel: Poor guy??? Poor me. I’ve been calling around to all my clients and no one is available on such short notice.
Philip: That’s rough.
Rachel: Tell me about it. I’m desperate. Are you sure you don’t sing?
Philip laughed.
Philip: Just karaoke, remember?
Rachel: What about Chloe? You think she’d be interested?
Philip: Um. Not sure. Maybe.
Rachel: Oh my gosh. That’s a great idea.
Philip: I don’t know.
Rachel: Why not?
Philip: Because she needs to stay home and take care of Parker.
Rachel: Didn’t you ever hear of a babysitter?
Philip: For four days?
Rachel: Why are you so set against this?
Philip: I’m not. I just ... she hasn’t performed in a while and I don’t know if she’ll want to do it.
Rachel: Hmmm. That’s true. I haven’t heard her sing in a while. But I remember she had a beautiful voice.
Philip: She still does. I have a CD of her singing right here.
Philip popped the CD in the player and Rachel listened. She then shut it off.
Rachel: Let’s go see her.
Philip: Now?
Rachel: Yes, I want to offer her the job.
Philip: Um. Okay. Let me give her a call.
He dialed Chloe’s number using his car phone.
Philip: It’s going into voicemail. ... Chloe, it’s Philip. Rachel and I are coming by the condo in a little while. See you soon.


To be continued ...

[sportsgirl]

Uh Oh, if she didn't answer the phone then then showing up will be a complete surprise. This may not go well at all.

[MrsM]

Uh oh. Hope she isn't a mess. Or wait maybe I do so Philip can see.

[djm]

I am glad Chloe did not answer the phone. I am hoping that seeing Philip bring Rachel home will shock her into telling Philip how she really feels. Of course this will me no trip to Florida for Philip. Sorry Kpatch. Loved the chapter.

[Minako98]

Or, with Chloe not answering, she might think that means "get out of the condo for awhile, I'm bringing my date home..."

[phloefansince2000]

Yes I loved Rachel offering her the job! Maybe when she begins singing Philip will realize they are meant to be! Can't wait to read MORE!

[Kpatch]

THE CONDO

Chloe listened to Philip’s message and she was rushing around frantically, straightening up the apartment and fixing herself up. Parker watched her from his playpen as if he were watching a tennis match. Back forth back forth back forth.

Parker: Ma, slow down. You’re making me dizzy.
Chloe: Oh my god, they’ll be here any second, and I’m a mess.
Parker: Who will be here any second?
Chloe: Your father and his girlfriend are on their way and I’m really not prepared for this.
Parker: What??? Quick, let’s hide!
Chloe heard the sound of the key in the lock and she put on that patented Chloe smile she’s known for. Philip and Rachel entered the apartment.

Philip: Hi.
Chloe: Hi. Great to see you again, Rachel.
Rachel: Hey girl. We were supposed to do lunch, weren’t we?
Parker: Instead, you’re doing my father.
Philip started to feel uncomfortable at the thought of the two of them having lunch together.
Philip: And this is my son Parker.
Philip picked Parker up.
Parker: I will not be friendly to her and you can’t make me.
Rachel: Oh my gosh. He is the cutest little thing.
Parker: Aw, she’s nice, Dad.
Rachel: Mind if I hold him?
Parker: This night just keeps getting better and better.
Chloe: Go right ahead.
Rachel took Parker in her arms and he started to cry for a brief moment. Then he looked at Rachel’s smiling face.
Parker: Ahhh. I could get used to this.
Rachel: He’s a living doll. Such a handsome little man. Hi Parker. You look just like your daddy. [She looked at Philip and Chloe.] You guys are lucky.
Philip and Chloe: We know.
Philip and Chloe glanced at each other.
Parker: She’s ... pretty. And she smells nice. I approve, Dad.
Philip: Here, let me take him.
Parker: No! I like it here.
Philip: You two can talk while I put him in bed.
Parker: Are you crazy, Dad? You’re leaving the two of them alone? You know they’re gonna compare notes, don’t you?
As he carried Parker to his room, Philip looked over his shoulder at Rachel and Chloe. After a fleeting thought about a three-way, Philip wondered if it was a good idea to leave the two of them alone to compare notes about him.
Parker: Hey, that’s what I said and now you’re gonna get the credit for thinking the same thing.

Rachel: So it would be a great opportunity. You’ll get all kinds of exposure.
Chloe: You mean you want to hire me? It’s been years since you heard me sing.
Rachel: I heard you tonight.
Chloe: When?
Rachel: In Philip’s car. He has a CD of you singing.
Chloe: He does?
Rachel: You’ve still got it, Chloe. All you need to do is say yes.
Chloe: Wow. I mean, yes.
Rachel: Perfect! And you know we leave the day after tomorrow.
Chloe: Right. If I can get Parker’s nanny to stay with him, I’d love to sing at the convention.
Rachel: You are really saving my life here. Thank you Chloe.
Chloe: I can’t believe you’re thanking me. I should be thanking you.
Rachel: No problem. .... Um, where did Philip go?
Chloe: He’s putting Parker to bed.
Rachel: Oh. I have to get going.

Philip came out of Parker’s room.
Philip: I’ll drive you home.
Rachel: Hey, thanks for all your help.
Philip: I really didn’t do anything.
Rachel: Oh, you did a lot more than you realize.
Rachel kissed Philip as Chloe watched. Chloe was a bit surprised by how openly Rachel kissed Philip, and how passionate the kiss appeared to be. As much as Chloe wanted to look away, she couldn’t seem to break her stare. And with every second that went by, Chloe felt another part of her heart breaking. Suddenly, Rachel and Philip became aware of Chloe’s presence.
Rachel: Oh, sorry. ... Chloe, we’ll be in touch.
Philip: I’ll get my car keys.
Rachel: I’ll ring for the elevator.
Rachel left the apartment and Philip grabbed his jacket and keys.
Chloe: Will you be coming back tonight?
Philip: Maybe. Why?
Chloe: Just asking.
Philip: Congratulations.
Chloe: What for?
Philip: The job.
Chloe: Oh, right. The job. Are ... are you okay with this? I mean, me coming along to the convention?
Philip: The truth? It ... it’s a little awkward.
Chloe: Why?
Philip: Why? Um. ... You know what? You’re right. It’s not a problem. See you tomorrow. Good night, Chloe.


To be continued ...

[MrsM]

Oh Philip for being so handsome you sure are dense sometimes!!

Can't wait for more and thanks for the extra chapter today!!!