Chapter 22- A Different Point of View

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Chloe's POV

I was sat near my window looking at shining moonlight. I was deep in my thoughts, thinking of my past memories.

10 years ago...

"Chloe honey, time to wake up..." My mom spoke softly.

I opened my eyes slightly only to be blinded by the sunlight. I quickly closed my eyes pulling the covers over my head. "I don't wanna get up..." I whined. 

"Oh well, I guess I'll have to tell Marinette and Nathaniel you can't play today..."

I immediately threw the covers off my head. I felt a smile spread across my face,"MariBerry and Nathy are coming today?!"

She chuckled, "Yes sweetie, that's why you need to get ready."

"Ok mommy, let's get ready!" I grabbed her hand and we began to get ready for the day. After I got dressed we had our favorite breakfast, Honey Blueberry Pancakes with Apple juice! A few hours later the doorbell rang. I ran towards the door trying to reach for the doorknob. My mom boosted me up and I turned the doorknob. The door opened and there stood Marinette and Nathaniel. I was gently placed on the ground and ran towards them. "MariBerry! Nathy!" I exclaimed. 

"Hi Clo!" Marinette smiled.

"Hi CoCo!" Nathaniel exclaimed.

"Well hello you two, come on in." Mom spoke.

We rushed inside and went towards my playroom. "Let's play tag!" I spoke happily.

"Okay!" They replied.

I poked Nath's nose, "Tag your it!" I turned and ran as fast as I could.

"Hey I didn't know we were starting." Nath whined.

I giggled, "Well you can't catch me!"

"We'll see about that, CoCo." He uttered.

I turned my head slightly, and saw he was gaining speed and was close behind me. Eventually, he caught up to me and tapped my shoulder. I turned around to face him.

"I told you so." He teased. 

I pouted knowing that he will always tease me about being faster than me.

"Kids! would you like some snacks?" Mom called out.

"Yes!" We all exclaimed.

"Last one to the kitchen is a rotten egg!" Marinette yelled out.

A few hours later...

"Bye Clo." 

"Bye MariBerry." I hugged her.

 "See you soon, CoCo." He ruffled my hair before turning to leave.

"See you Nathy." I replied shutting the door  behind them.

My mom was sat on the couch watching tv. "Mommy, when is Daddy coming home?"

"I'm not sure." She answered in a monotone voice.

"Will he be back for dinner?" I asked curiously.

"I don't know Chloe," She answered bitterly. "Please go play or something."

"Okay." I answered sadly. I walked towards my room and sat on my bed. I grabbed my teddy bear Mr. Cuddly and hugged him tightly. "I wish mommy and daddy would stop fighting Mr.Cuddly." I whispered. I heard the front door creak open and I ran into the living room with Mr. Cuddly. I entered the living room and saw my dad. "Daddy!" I exclaimed happily. I ran into his arms, he hugged me tightly. 

"Hello sweetheart." He spoke.

"I missed you."

"I've missed you too darling." He smiled warmly pulling away from the hug.

"Chloe, can you go to your room your father and I need to talk." Mom spoke.

"But..."

My mom glared at me, "No buts, missy now go!"

I hung my head low walking back to my room. I left the door open slightly so I could hear my parent's conversation.

"You don't have to be so mean to her Penelope." Dad spoke softly.

"Andre I could care less if I sound mean or not." She answered dully. 

"Why are you suddenly acting so coldly these past few months?" He asked.

"Oh Andre, I thought you were smarter than this." She chuckled dryly.

"What are you talking about?" He said, confused.

"The only reason I stuck around these last few years is because you promised me that sum of money to stay." She answered truthfully. 

I heard a gasp leave my father's lips.

"So what are you trying tell me Penelope?"

"That I've packed my things and I'm leaving." She told him.

"What about Chloe... and me? Why would you do this to our daughter?!" He hissed.

"She will never! Be a daughter to me!" She answered with venom in her voice.

I gasped in shock, feeling multiple tears run down my face. I squeezed Mr. Cuddly tightly and walked into the living room. My parents eyes widened in shock when they realized I've heard everything. "D-Do..y-you, h-hate...me mommy...? I t-thought...you..." I could feel my voice crumbling with every breath, my throat felt sore as it became harder and harder to breathe.

My mom grabbed her purse and phone off the couch and turned to face my father.

"I'll have someone bring me my stuff tomorrow. Goodbye Andre." Her voice was flat and dead.  

I whimpered, "Mommy please don't leave!"

She walked towards the door not daring to look back once. She slammed the door shut, leaving me and my father. I felt the overflow of tears as I sobbed. My dad came over to me, and hugged me tightly in his arms rocking me back and forth.

"Shhh...It's going to be okay sweetheart. I'm here don't worry."

After that day everything changed. I stopped talking to Marinette and Nathaniel, my childhood best friends. I eventually became friends with Adrien some months after my mom left. I felt as if my mother leaving was my fault. Maybe, if I had behaved better, or been a better daughter for her. Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn't have left me. 

Ever since I came back from California, I avoided talking to anyone. I would just sit in my room and let my thoughts wander. Like how I destroyed Sabrina and I's friendship. Just because I wanted to ruin Adrien and Marinette's relationship. When I told her my plan, she disagreed with me, telling me I was taking this too far. I lashed out at her, which led us to a big fight ending our friendship. It didn't bother me much in the beginning. That was until I realized Sabrina was right.

 I felt the guilt eat away at me for doing these terrible things to Marinette. Sure I bullied her, but that was because I was jealous. She has two loving parents in her life and she's the perfect daughter. Heck. She's even the perfect girlfriend  for Adrien. Marinette is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Yet, all I ever did for her, was treat her like trash. Which I deeply regret, deep down, I always wanted to become friends with Marinette again. These past few days made me realize that I don't like Adrien as more than just a best friend. I felt maybe if I was with him I wouldn't feel so lonely. Since my dad is off busy as the mayor. I really hate feeling alone in the world that I ended up bullying potential friends. I felt as if I made new friends they would end up leaving me too.

 I really wanna change as a person, but I don't know where to start. I want to stop the plan of ruining Adrien and Marinette's relationship. I really do, but, now its out of my control. James is actually my cousin, I've told him I wanted to stop it but, he won't. He joined the plan when I texted him the night Adrien and Marinette became a couple. So, it wasn't a coincidence that he randomly appeared at our school. For the person who tied Marinette to the chair in a California was...Nathaniel. He still liked Marinette and I liked Adrien so it was a mutual agreement. Back to me not wanting to do the plan. Why can't I stop it? Well, James threatened me when I tried to convince him otherwise. 

A few days ago...

I invited James over to convince him to stop the plan. We sat in the living room, as I thought over how to tell him.

"What did you need to tell me, dear cousin?" He asked.

"Well...the thing is... I...I really think we should stop the plan." I answered softly.

"Did you really just say what I think you said? After all this plotting and exhilaration? You really think, that we're just gonna stop? And pretend as if it never happened? Well, sorry, but that's not going to happen."

"But..."

He cut me off, "If you even dare, try to stop me, I'll make you regret it." His eyes turned a shade darker.

I scoff, "How so James?" 

"I'll hurt that little boyfriend of yours."  He smiled darkly.

 I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion, "I don't have a boyfriend..."

"That redhead, if you even try to get in my way, I'll make sure he ends up in the hospital." He responded with an evil glint in his eye.

"Don't you dare hurt him!" I hissed.

 He chuckled dryly, "So, you do like him hmm..."

My eyes widened in disbelief, at the statement. "Why w-would I be..."

He laughed darkly, "I wasn't sure you actually liked him. But, now, you've just proven my point."

"W-What do you m-mean?" I stammered. 

"It means if you want to your 'boyfriend', unharmed stay out of my way. Got it?" He sneered.

"Y-Yes just, please don't hurt him." I pleaded.

"I won't, but if you even so much as try anything I won't hesitate to hurt him." He answered bluntly.

With that he got up and left.

~~Present

After having that conversation made me understand that I have feelings for Nathaniel. I mean I did have a crush on him when we were younger. But, that was years ago... unless my feelings for him never disappeared in the first place. I'm still trying to grasp the idea that I like him. He probably wouldn't like me anyway, after the way I treated him all these years. I wouldn't blame him if he hated me. I regret a lot of things I've done, but all I can do is move forward and make things right. And that starts with apologizing to Marinette and Adrien. Also making things right with Sabrina and build a better relationship with  Nathaniel, Adrien, Sabrina, and Marinette. I don't expect them to forgive me easily, but I should at least try.

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                                                               Author's Note  

Zee: I hope you enjoyed reading from Chloe's perspective! I know some people don't like her as character, because of things she's done. At first that's how I felt, but she's only human. I think she has her reasons of acting the way she does. So I tried my best to show how Chloe might feel and how her backstory is since her mother hasn't been mentioned in the show. 

Zee&Skittle: Thank you guys so so so so much for over 30,000 reads!!!!!!!! Till the next chapter PEACE!!!

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