Hi, you've reached Chloe. I can't come to the phone right now, so please leave me a message. You can also text me or send me an email at chloe@thenest.com.
To: chloe@thenest.com From: haunted1@securebox.net
3 AM. Can't sleep. Wraith says hi. No lie, she waived as I wrote this, she is in a playful mood.
I keep replaying today in my head. I still can't believe how quickly things progressed. I miss you already, actually I missed you the moment the door closed.
This is a difficult thing to ask, but how should we act in public? It is not surprising I would be attracted to you, but if you seem to feel the same way I imagine it could cause trouble with customers, it could cause problems with Nacht.
Should we maintain the illusion that we are not . . .
What are we Chloe? I am not used to feeling like this.
To: haunted1@securebox.net From: chloe@thenest.com
Dawn has fulfilled its promise, which is probably my equivalent to 3 AM. Normally the only reason I'm up this late is because I'm reading, but all I've been doing is staring out the window. One thing I love about my room is the windowsill is deep enough to sit in and it faces east, so I can watch the sun rise.
This morning seems different than yesterday, somehow. Brighter. I kind of want to be out in it, watching the world wake up, and I know I should be tired but I'm not.
I don't want to pretend anything, Haunt. I don't care what my clients think, I don't care what Madame thinks (which is almost heresy to me, ha ha) I... want to tell the whole world. I'm not sure what we're telling the whole world, but... but... something.
To: chloe@thenest.com From: haunted1@securebox.net
I wasn't expecting a quick reply. It's nice to hear from you. There is a clover covered hill not far from my cottage. Sometimes I watch the sunrise on a picnic blanket. I would like to share that with you one day soon.
I'm glad that we aren't going to have an illusion, I think I have enough of that, but I would've done it for you.
I want to warn you the experiment with Chemy is over, and Wraith is back to full strength. She reminded me who's boss when she came back, my left arm is in a sling. Alyss and Anna helped take care of me.
I don't want you to worry but I wanted you to be prepared when you saw me.
Watching the sunrise with you sounds very nice. I've never wanted to share the sunrise with anyone before.
Are you okay? What did she do? She better not hurt you again, or she'll have me to deal with. :( I want her to like me but not more than I want you to be fine.
Tonight was okay. Busy, and everybody said I looked prettier than usual. I couldn't stop thinking about the pond and the tree, though. And you, of course; it would just be a boring landscape without you in it.
I talked to Anna, and she was really nice. She's going to teach me to make things! Like mittens. I didn't know anybody actually did that any more, and I'm really excited about it. Who knows what other things in books are still done today?
To: chloe@thenest.com From: haunted1@securebox.net
I've never shared a sunrise either. It was my own little secret pleasure.
I'll be OK she just stuck me with nails. It's not deep. I'll be fine soon just a week or so to mend.
You looked radiant today. Your smile brightened everything. It's nice to be around someone who smiles so freely.
I am glad you and Anna hit it off. I thought you might. You are going to learn to knit! That is fantastic. Should I start dropping hints about wanting a scarf or just come out and say it? ;)
To: haunted1@securebox.net From: chloe@thenest.com
Nails! Those are not the kind of nails an irritated lady is supposed to use. You should tell her that. Or maybe I should.
You make me want to smile. Just sitting here reading your email makes me smile. Even thinking about you tonight kept me smiling. Frostine kept asking me who I was thinking about but I wouldn't tell her. I want the whole world to know but I want to keep you a secret at the same time! Is that weird? I don't think Frostine would understand, though. She doesn't really like men, even men who aren't clients. I suppose if people wanted to eat me I wouldn't like them much either.
Oh, I can't wait until I can make something for you! She said she liked to make things for people she cared about and all I could think of was you. I... guess that means I care about you, huh?
My days are my own, I don't really have any obligations until nightfall, although I was going to go to the market to see if I could find someone who was hiring. I'll make time for you whenever you're available though.
To: chloe@thenest.com From: haunted1@securebox.net
Wait, Are you trying to say that I am the reason you smile so much?! That's a good feeling. I care about you too Chloe. That's funny I know my emotional barrier is around here somewhere. ;)
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 02:13 am (UTC)From: haunted1@securebox.net
3 AM. Can't sleep. Wraith says hi. No lie, she waived as I wrote this, she is in a playful mood.
I keep replaying today in my head. I still can't believe how quickly things progressed. I miss you already, actually I missed you the moment the door closed.
This is a difficult thing to ask, but how should we act in public? It is not surprising I would be attracted to you, but if you seem to feel the same way I imagine it could cause trouble with customers, it could cause problems with Nacht.
Should we maintain the illusion that we are not . . .
What are we Chloe? I am not used to feeling like this.
- Haunt
Email Sent From Blueberry Phone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 02:25 am (UTC)From: chloe@thenest.com
Dawn has fulfilled its promise, which is probably my equivalent to 3 AM. Normally the only reason I'm up this late is because I'm reading, but all I've been doing is staring out the window. One thing I love about my room is the windowsill is deep enough to sit in and it faces east, so I can watch the sun rise.
This morning seems different than yesterday, somehow. Brighter. I kind of want to be out in it, watching the world wake up, and I know I should be tired but I'm not.
I don't want to pretend anything, Haunt. I don't care what my clients think, I don't care what Madame thinks (which is almost heresy to me, ha ha) I... want to tell the whole world. I'm not sure what we're telling the whole world, but... but... something.
- Chloe
sent from my uPhone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 02:49 am (UTC)From: haunted1@securebox.net
I wasn't expecting a quick reply. It's nice to hear from you. There is a clover covered hill not far from my cottage. Sometimes I watch the sunrise on a picnic blanket. I would like to share that with you one day soon.
I'm glad that we aren't going to have an illusion, I think I have enough of that, but I would've done it for you.
I want to warn you the experiment with Chemy is over, and Wraith is back to full strength. She reminded me who's boss when she came back, my left arm is in a sling. Alyss and Anna helped take care of me.
I don't want you to worry but I wanted you to be prepared when you saw me.
How was the rest of your day?
- Haunt
Email Sent From Blueberry Phone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 03:22 am (UTC)Are you okay? What did she do? She better not hurt you again, or she'll have me to deal with. :( I want her to like me but not more than I want you to be fine.
Tonight was okay. Busy, and everybody said I looked prettier than usual. I couldn't stop thinking about the pond and the tree, though. And you, of course; it would just be a boring landscape without you in it.
I talked to Anna, and she was really nice. She's going to teach me to make things! Like mittens. I didn't know anybody actually did that any more, and I'm really excited about it. Who knows what other things in books are still done today?
- Chloe
sent from my uPhone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 03:34 am (UTC)From: haunted1@securebox.net
I've never shared a sunrise either. It was my own little secret pleasure.
I'll be OK she just stuck me with nails. It's not deep. I'll be fine soon just a week or so to mend.
You looked radiant today. Your smile brightened everything. It's nice to be around someone who smiles so freely.
I am glad you and Anna hit it off. I thought you might. You are going to learn to knit! That is fantastic. Should I start dropping hints about wanting a scarf or just come out and say it? ;)
When can I see you again?
- Haunt
Email Sent From Blueberry Phone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 03:40 am (UTC)From: chloe@thenest.com
Nails! Those are not the kind of nails an irritated lady is supposed to use. You should tell her that. Or maybe I should.
You make me want to smile. Just sitting here reading your email makes me smile. Even thinking about you tonight kept me smiling. Frostine kept asking me who I was thinking about but I wouldn't tell her. I want the whole world to know but I want to keep you a secret at the same time! Is that weird? I don't think Frostine would understand, though. She doesn't really like men, even men who aren't clients. I suppose if people wanted to eat me I wouldn't like them much either.
Oh, I can't wait until I can make something for you! She said she liked to make things for people she cared about and all I could think of was you. I... guess that means I care about you, huh?
My days are my own, I don't really have any obligations until nightfall, although I was going to go to the market to see if I could find someone who was hiring. I'll make time for you whenever you're available though.
- C
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 03:54 am (UTC)From: haunted1@securebox.net
Wait, Are you trying to say that I am the reason you smile so much?! That's a good feeling. I care about you too Chloe. That's funny I know my emotional barrier is around here somewhere. ;)
I can't wait to hold you again.
I'll email you in the morning.
- Haunt
Email Sent From Blueberry Phone
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 07:50 am (UTC)From: chloe@thenest.com
Haunt, it is morning.
- C
no subject
Date: 2012-03-07 02:54 pm (UTC)From: haunted1@securebox.net
Not the reaction I was looking for. I was kind of hoping for: "Oh Haunt, I long to hold you in my arms as well!" ;)
Edit: I'll email you later in the morning.
I hadn't had coffee at that point. It's 7 AM, I am now fueled up and on my way to the office. Drop by any time, I should be at the front desk.
- Haunt
Email Sent From Blueberry Phone