Fallout
Chapter Four
The rest of the ride home
from the school, Phillip didn't say much at all.
Nicole knew when it was time to keep her big mouth shut, and this was
definitely one of those times. After
watching the pain in Phillip's eyes when he told her that it was all over
between him and Chloe, she knew it was best not to push it any further.
Victor had his way, and that's all that was important. But, she couldn't shake the pain written all over Chloe's
face tonight. She didn't know if
the whole thing was a set up, or if Chloe had really posed for those photos. But, it didn't matter. Either
way, Nicole felt sorry for the girl. She knew exactly how it felt to be degraded and demeaned for
someone's horny pleasures.
But, that was in the past.
Nicole shook off her own memories of what her father had forced her into,
and pulled the car into the driveway at the new, improved Kiriakis home.
Without a word, Phillip got
out of the car and marched into the house.
He didn't get more than 4 steps up the stairway, when he heard his
father's voice.
"Phillip.
Get down here. Don't go upstairs yet."
Phillip groaned quietly and
turned back around and headed towards his father in the living room.
"Yeah, Dad.
What?"
"I just want to ask how
the dance went, son. That's
all."
"And, I just don't want
to talk about it. How's that?"
"Why, what's wrong
Phillip?"
"Listen, dad, all you
need to know is that you got your wish. Chloe is no longer a part of my life, and she never will be
again. You and Brady succeeded in
your little plan to keep us apart. Congratulations."
Victor threw his young son a
look of surprise, "Phillip. I'm
shocked at you. Listen, I've always
been truthful about my disapproval of your relationship with Chloe Lane.
I will admit that I tried to get Brady to steer you away from her.
But, whatever happened tonight that made you feel this way, I had nothing
to do with. I assure you."
"Right.
I'm supposed to believe that."
"I'm your father, and I
love you. I've never had anything
but the best intentions for you. I
may have wanted you away from Chloe, but never would I cause my child the pain
that I seen in your face right now."
"Fine. Whatever.
It doesn't matter, it's over, and I'm going upstairs.
No more talking tonight."
Phillip turned quickly and headed up the stairs slamming the door to his room. He leaned against the closed door, and ran his fingers through his blonde hair. < It's over, Phil. No more thinking about her. Put her out of your head. She's not worth it. She's a no-good tramp, and you should have known better. At least you can see that now, and so can everyone else. Chloe Lane is finished at that school forever. Nobody wants to associate with a whore like that. >