Tangled Webs (Read 22,651 times)

[sportsgirl]

Sure, why not! ;D

[Minako98]

Nov 14, 2012 13:32:57 GMT -5 Kpatch said:

Okay, the committee met and we have agreed to post another chapter, but I'm not sure you'll be much more satisfied than you were with the last. Why don't I just post the whole thing and get it over with.

oooo snarky!

[Kpatch]

Sorry. I hate snark. Bonus chapter coming momentarily.

[Kpatch]

BLACK APARTMENT, KITCHEN

Philip: Brady’s acting weird.
Chloe: I think he may be high.
Philip: He seemed fine when I was here earlier. ... Chloe, you never answered my question.
Chloe: About what?
Philip: About Belle. When we were stranded in the cabin, you knew she was pregnant, but you didn’t tell me. Why?
Chloe: I ... just didn’t feel right about it. I didn’t think it was my place to tell you. It was her news to tell, not mine. Are you mad at me?
Philip: No, no of course not. I understand.
Chloe: So, what are you going to do about it?

Brady entered the kitchen.
Brady: Do about what?
Philip: Oh, um, I have a prospect that wants to meet with me here on Wednesday. I may end up staying a few days longer than I intended.
Brady: Why am I not surprised?
Philip: What’s going on with you, Brady?
Brady: The better question is, what’s going on with you?
Philip: If you have something you want to say, just come out with it.
Brady: Uh uh. This way is much more fun.
Chloe: Well, dinner’s ready. Let’s eat.


DINING ROOM

Brady: So, Philip, how’s my baby sister?
Philip: She’s fine.
Brady: Must be exciting, the two of you expecting a baby.
Victor: What?? What’s this? Belle is pregnant?
Brady: Yes.
Victor: Philip! Why the hell didn’t you tell me?
Philip: It’s ... early. She’s only a few weeks along.
Victor: Well well well. That’s wonderful news. Wonderful. First thing you’ve done right in years. Brady, have you got any cigars?
Philip glanced at Chloe who looked somewhat uncomfortable.
Philip: It’s a little premature for cigars.
Victor: Nonsense!
Brady: What’s the matter, Philip? You don’t seem happy about it.
Chloe watched Philip intently, but he avoided making eye contact with her.
Philip: I’m happy.
Brady: I would think so. I know Chloe and I would be ecstatic if we were expecting. Hopefully, we’ll have some news of our own very soon. Because let me tell you, we’re trying. We make love all the time, so it’s bound to happen soon.
Chloe: Brady!
Brady: What?
Chloe: This is not appropriate dinner conversation.
Brady: Why not? It’s just my granddad. And Uncle Phil. They’re family. I think they have a right to know.
Victor: Now, Brady, Chloe is clearly embarrassed, so perhaps we should change the subject.
Chloe: Thank you Victor.
Brady: Hmmm. Philip, can I talk to you in private?
Philip and Chloe glanced at each other, and Philip nodded to Brady. They left the table and Brady led Philip out onto the terrace. Chloe turned around to watch them, suddenly very afraid about what Brady might say to Philip, and even more afraid of what Philip might say to Brady.


To be continued ...

[jc20886]

this is getting good looking forward to tomorrow

[DancingDays]

That extra chapter was NOT satisfying. I'm afraid I will require another.

[MrsM]

Ahhhhhh!! Love it!!! Wonder what that conversation is going to be like. Can't wait for more.

Thanks for the bonus chapter!!!!!

[fluffysmom]

Chloe and Philip don't seem to realize that Brady knows about the two of them. Brady was going out of his way to make both Philip and Chloe uncomfortable. I'm glad Victor finally got him to cool it. I'm really looking forward to the conversation on the balcony.

Thanks for posting a bonus chapter today Kpatch!

[djm]

Thanks for the bonus chapter Kpatch. It was so amazing. Love that Chloe and Brady are trying for a child. It would be funny if both Belle and Chole were pregnant at the same time. Both with Philip's baby. Looking forward to tomorrow.

[gapeach]

Victor concerned about Chloe's feelings?? Did he get into Brady's stash or something?? What a wonderful surprise to be able to read two chapters today!!

[wendylou]

Thanks for the extra chapter.

My first thought on this one was that I feel sorry for Chloe having to sit at the table alone with Victor. Not only is she stressed about Brady and Phillip but she's got to listen to Victor's snarky comments too.

I predict a knock-down drag out between Phillip and Brady, ala Bridget Jones when it all comes out.

[Trey]

Well, I think Victor was as embarrassed about Brady's comment as Chloe was.

Got my cheesy popcorn. Can't wait for more.

[fluffysmom]

I don't think Victor cared if Chloe was embarrassed. He probably just got tired of Brady talking about sex. I suspect Brady just said that stuff to make Philip mad. I doubt they are trying to get pregnant.

[ghoulgirl]

Ohhh boy!!! Thanks for the Bonus chapter

[Kpatch]

TERRACE, BLACK APARTMENT, VIENNA

Philip: It’s cold. Make it quick. What’s up?
Brady: You tell me.
Philip: What are you talking about?
Brady: You told her, didn’t you?
Philip: Told who what?
Brady: You told Chloe about me and Nicole. And now she figures two wrongs make a right. Right?
Philip: Quit being so paranoid. I didn’t tell Chloe anything.
Brady: That’s bull!
Philip: I told you I wouldn’t tell her, and I didn’t!
Brady: Then why ...
Philip: Why what?

Victor stepped onto the terrace.
Victor: My, it’s cold out here. How can you stand it without a coat?
Brady: Hot under the collar, you might say.
Victor: Let’s go Philip. It’s getting late and we have an early day tomorrow. Big board meeting. Brady, drive us back to the Hilton.

Philip and Brady followed Victor back inside. Victor put his coat on.
Victor: Thank you both for your hospitality. You have a charming place here.
Chloe: Thank you, Victor.
Philip took Chloe’s hands and kissed her cheek.
Philip: Thank you for dinner, Chloe.
Chloe: My pleasure.
Philip: Take care.
Victor: Ah, for criminny’s sake, don’t act like you’ll never see each other again. I’ve invited Chloe to join us during our lunch break tomorrow. It’s good business practice for the wife of the division head to be there. Very European.
Brady: Really?
Victor: Really. Let’s go!


VIENNA HILTON

Back in his hotel room, Philip tossed and turned in bed, unable to get Chloe off his mind. He could still smell her perfume on him, still feel her skin, still taste her kiss. If it was possible, Philip loved Chloe more now than he ever had. Back in high school, he didn’t think he could ever love anyone as much as he loved Chloe. But now that they were adults, the feelings were stronger and deeper. Now that they had made love, there was a physical bond that went along with the emotional one, and he knew it would never be broken. Sure, they had obstacles to overcome. Big ones. But they could get through them all, as long as they had enough faith. He knew he did. He hoped Chloe felt the same way.


BLACK APARTMENT

Brady didn’t come right home after dropping Victor and Philip at the hotel. Once an hour had passed, then two, Chloe realized that Brady was probably out getting high with a little help from his friends. Or maybe he was visiting a girlfriend. Maybe even a hooker. She didn’t know and she was almost beyond caring. Their relationship had become superficial at best.

She climbed into bed and allowed her thoughts to drift to Philip. He had called her from the hotel to say goodnight after Brady dropped him off. He knew she'd be concerned about the conversation on the terrace and he eased Chloe's mind by telling her there was nothing to worry about.

He had really surprised her by showing up in her dressing room earlier that evening. She was hoping to get a few moments alone with him while he was in Vienna, but she didn’t expect to have the kind of quality time they shared. A smile washed across her face, thinking about how he held her, and kissed her, and made love to her tonight. If she concentrated, she could almost feel him caressing her body. She hugged herself and basked in the afterglow all over again as she contentedly fell asleep.


To be continued ...