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In Love With The CEO Chapter Thirteen
"Mr. Scott.", I greet, surprised to see him.I'm working very late this afternoon; I've been left with a stack of paperwork as tall as a small child and I'm supposed to finish it all by Friday. It wouldn't usually be a problem, but I can't get my brain to focus. My brain has been overcrowded by kisses.He smiles to me, before looking around the office, "Ms. Bailey?"I glance down to my sheet of paper, trying to read a paragraph for the third time, "She's gone home. She'll be here tomorrow at- ""Quarter to eight, I know.", Mr. Scott chimes, resting on my desk.I check my surroundings before chortling, "Get your fat ass off my desk.", waving him away.He chuckles, crossing his arms and staying put. His smile is so nice. I lower my eyes."Thank you." He retorts, shaking his head. At my lack of response, he looks down to my paper, "What are you working on?", He asks, holding his hand out.I lean back and hand him the paper, taking a moment to stretch, "I'm double-checking numbers for Ms.
In Love With The CEO Chapter Fourteen
I'm sad. I shouldn't be, but I am. I jogged this morning, but I still feel weighed down. I texted my friends to let them know I was okay, I got to work early, I'm doing everything right, but I still feel reserved. I can't stop sighing and wish I was in bed. Honestly, it stings to know that the first time my mother has reached out in so long is to request money, that that is on the top of her priority list. I'd expect that from my dad, but from my mum?That sucks.It also hurts to know that I can't let Mr. Scott near them. For his benefit, he's better off never meeting them. I breathe in a tight breath and send off an email I've been tinkering with for far too long, I'm not focusing great and nothing I do is helping, so I peel back into a stretch. Mid-pull, Ms. Bailey calls me to her office."Good morning.", I greet as cheerily as I can, though I notice how flat I sound.Ms. Bailey nods to me and says to close the door. A bad feeling ruptures my stomach."So. Aurora,", She starts, risi
In Love With The CEO Chapter Fifteen
Ms. Bailey sits perfectly upright beside Mr. Campbell and I, us getting interrogated by Mr. Scott's advisors and lawyers.I sit silent along with Mr. Campbell. His eyes are grey and dreary, like he's already given up on escaping unscathed. It's hard to not follow his train of thought.It's odd being on this side of the table, being interrogated for a wrongdoing. In a strange way, I feel relieved. It's hard to play with the big dogs, they bite hard. Holding threats over someone's head, especially someone as likeable as Mr. Campbell, makes me feel awful. I'm not too accustomed to delving into emotions and feelings, but I know that when my gut twists and I stress about something for hours after work, something is wrong.So even though I'm certain I'll lose my job, despite Mr. Scott's promise on Friday night, I can't say I disagree with the decision, nor am I completely crushed by it.Ms. Bailey is defending herself now, she bends the truth without lying and I, having never been too quick
In Love With The CEO Chapter Sixteen
It doesn't make sense. Mr. Scott keeps coming into Ms. Bailey's old office, now my office, with little gifts and stories, spending every spare moment he has talking to me and making me laugh. I keep waiting for the 'So, I heard about this new opportunity you got... Share it?', but it never comes. It's baffling. He's baffling.It's Friday today and after telling the girls that Mr. Scott and I have become rather... close, they've relentlessly nagged me to invite him to dinner with us. So, with a pretty please, I've gotten Mr. Scott to come to a rooftop gardens restaurant tonight and finally meet the girls in whole."Flores, it's Kevin. Ke-vin.", Mr. Scott emphasizes, gesturing out the syllables as we walk up a flight of stairs.I beam at him, knocking him with my hip, "Well, you still call me Flores.""That's because Aurora is too close to Baby.", He retorts, and I choke. He laughs and throws an arm over my shoulder, "I can start calling you Baby- ""Shut up.", I ground out, pinching hi
In Love With The CEO Chapter Seventeen
Being the secretary is so much fun. I'm going to do this, I'm going to do that, Mr. Scott, can I do this?... I'm going to take that naughty grin as a yes.So much fun.Today, Wednesday, I'm click clacking down the corridors with a cluster of folders held in my arms. I've written out the minutes of the week and it's truly putting Ms. Bailey's magnificent workload in perspective. In three minutes, the board room with be filled with investors and advisors and I'm to take them up to the top level, make them comfortable and then note down the meeting. Five minutes after that, printing is finished on floor seven which I take down to Ms. Jones on floor six, ten minutes after that I'm reviewing Mr. Scott's personal notes from the board meeting and logging them. My day only escalates from there on.In amongst my adaption to the new workstyle, the remnants of Mr. Scott's workday constantly catch me by surprise. As I write up his schedule, his workload shows to be incredibly complicated and for
In Love With The CEO Chapter Eighteen
I'm standing at the elevators with my arms crossed, glaring at my dad who's trying to smooth talk his way up to the top story. He's dressed smart and stands with impeccable posture. If I was one of those receptionists, I wouldn't be able to tell him apart from one of the investors. I watch to see what they'll do.Dad smiles at something one of them says, but ultimately is asked to leave a message and sit down. His face drops and he tries to push it but is quickly shut down. I smile, well done ladies.I straighten up as I walk to him.I clear my throat, as I meet his shoes, "... Dad.", I startHis eyes snap up to me and quickly he rises off his chair. Dad doesn't like to be beneath people."Aurora.", Dad greets, crossing his arms like I'm in trouble.I hold his eye and tightly smile to him. Caution slithers around me and I tense, "What can I help you with?", I ask, waiting for him to blink.Dad furrows his brow, and he tastes the words in his mouth. I'm guessing they taste sweet to him
In Love With The CEO Chapter Nineteen
"Hey.", I happily chant as I sit down at my Friday dinner group.The girls all beam at me and coo at my dress, purposely making me blush."You look so good tonight, Aurora.", Eva squeals, taking my hands."Yea, you're glowing.", Daisy giggles with a wink.Helly and I chuckle, and I thank them.Tonight, we've organised a 'just girls' dinner. It's a strict 'no boys allowed' event. I find it amusing. In the months before I'd met Kevin, I would've scoffed at the need for such a dinner, assured that there'd be no unnecessary men in my life, but now I pretend to enjoy it as I miss Kevin.Still, it's nice to spend time with my friends. I've missed our unrestricted chats."So, how are things with Richie?", Helly knowingly questions, holding her drink just below her nose."Ugh, he's great.", Eva dreamily sighs. I grin. She's in the same predicament as I am. I glance to the bottom of my glass with a gentle smile."And how's Mr. Scott?", Daisy teases, tapping my hand rapidly.I can't hide the bi
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty
I'm going to have to quit. I can't work. I can't focus. I can't do anything. It's been two weeks since I've tried to speak to Kevin- I mean Mr. Scott, about Mr. Menni, but like Kevin- Mr. Scott suggested a while ago, I've been locked up in his office and it's stopped me from saying anything. It's got its cons. I constantly leave dishevelled and unhappy that I'm behind schedule, Kevin seems... unbothered to say the least."Jump.", Kevin says against my lips.He lifts me up and stalks to the wall, my hands in his hair, his wrapped so tight around my waist that my back aches.We're both breathing heavy, and he's got a layer of dew lining his skin. I've given up on caring about the leopard prints he marks me with, so when he leans down again, I, like malleable clay in his hands, lean back and let him go.He chuckles against my skin, "Good girl." He laughs, before continuing.We dance for an unknowable amount of time, his hands up my back, my legs around his waist. I doubt we'll be working
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In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Eight
It's the day before my wedding. It's been a month since I last spoke to my dad and though thinking of the situation brews conflicted thoughts, I'm enjoying what's around me and making sure to start each day with a bang."No Ms. Jones.", I huff, placing my hands on my hips, "You have to catch up. You're supposed to be the best of the best, there's three mistakes in this document."She stammers for an excuse, but I silently stare at her then the corrected papers on her desk."Y- No, Bailey said that those were minor adjustments,", She says, gathering her ground, "That it's not necessary to perfect those numbers."My face flattens as I deadpan her. Lazily, as she continues furthering her excuse, I drape my eyes up and down her figure. Her words falter and eventually I look back up. I sigh and gather my hands behind my back, "... Ms. Jones, tell me,", I hold her eye, "Do I look like Ms. Bailey?"[] [] []At lunch, I'm called to Kevin's office.I push my way through the big doors, our lunc
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Seven
Today's the day. It's uncle Will's demise, and what I previously would have dreamed to happen, I'm now dreading. I glance to my phone. I'm bound to get a call today, either from Kevin to say that all went well, which it will, or a call from dad saying it all went wrong, which is also what's going to happen. I sigh and stare back at my fingers. The girls are due over in half an hour, at noon, and they're coming with food and movies and hopefully a hug or two.To be honest, I'm annoyed. I'm frustrated at my dad, at my mum, at the whole situation, and I'm angry because they're not calling! They're making me wait, and I hate waiting. I roll my eyes and cross my arms. "Stupid unnecessary anticipation.", I grumble to myself.When the girls arrive, I'm hounded in a group hug, my chin resting on Daisy's shoulder."Girl, honestly. When did you get the nerve to look so damn good?", Eva snaps, taking a step back.I frown, "... What- ""And seriously Aurora,", Helly interrupts, placing her hands
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Six
Today, I'm booked. Eight to nine, I'm making sure this work week gets off on a good foot.I clap twice as I visit the accounting office, "You guys are behind.", I call to the room, watching as some hide a little below their desks, "Get on with it please... And you, fix your posture.", I impatiently command.Nine to ten, I've got my first dress fitting.All the girls gasp at the sight of my dress. It's practically a piece of fabric held up by pins and string, but with the concept drawing beside it, it's potential is obvious and striking.Eva covers her mouth as she stares with stars in her eyes, Helly's eyes drape up and down it and she shakes her head with a big smile, Daisy, expectedly, bursts into tears and blubbers about how beautiful I'll look.Ten to eleven, I'm sitting in a meeting with Kevin. Eleven to twelve, I'm buzzing around the office, and twelve to one, I'm visiting a cake tasting event with Kevin and our wedding planner."Thankyou, Jeremy.", The woman says to a waiter as
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Five
Kevin, in a not-so-subtle attempt to help me relax, has organized a dress fitting appointment for me. He's done well too, there's not a single price tag in the store, I'm guessing he knows I'll choose the cheapest. I chuckle and roll my eyes, before I sigh. This has all got an agenda. He's going to such great lengths because today is Friday. Today is the day that they deliver the first lot of bad news to Uncle Will and I'm peaking out as is.But for the sake of shallow encouragement, I stick my head in the sand and follow through with the days plan. I've never intricately imagined what my wedding would be like, but I most certainly didn't expect to have a dress be designed from scratch specifically for me."Okay, my girl!", The bubbly designer chants, clapping her hands, "Let's see what we're working with."The designer, upon seeing my shape, starts to rough out some designs she believes will work well with me. With the first glance, they show to be average wedding dresses. Every desi
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Five
Monday morning after an extremely stressful nights rest, I dazedly stroll to my office and spot a flat box about the size of an a6 envelope sitting square in the middle of my desk.My eyes well up.I slowly pick up the box and swallow, "Aw, Kevin.", I wistfully chuckle. For such an awful Sunday, who would've thought Monday would start so well.I smile and undo the ribbon, gently placing it down before lifting the lid.A girlish giddiness vibrates my chest as I run my fingers over the beautiful pearl necklace sitting atop a plush cushion. Kevin is out for the morning, he's scheduled with external meetings until an hour past noon. One of those meetings likely mentioning my uncle's demise.I close my eyes.I don't know what to do. Uncle Will deserves to be put away. Dysfunctional people need to be reproved until they're functional. Discipline is necessary, and in his case? Very well deserved. I rub my forehead. But my dad... I glance to my manicured fingertips.This would destroy him. Th
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Four
"The third venue is the best Ro.", Eva says over the call, her hands uncharacteristically direct to the picture on her screen."You're kidding. No. The second is the best. Look at the lighting! Imagine the pictures you could get!", Helly argues, Eva's words apparently offensive.Daisy's staring away from the call to her TV with a bucket of buttery popcorn in one hand, her third energy drink in the other. Her eyes are glued to some random cartoon, and I frown. How is she even alive?I sigh and glance back to the girls who are bickering, "And the first?", I ask.Eva slightly tilts her head as she flicks to the other venue I sent her, "I mean... It's okay... Do you like it?"I don't have much of an opinion on that one, I can't decide, so I shimmy my hand in response.Eva nods, like that was what she thought as well.Helly leans over her phone camera with a hand on her chin, "Which one is Mr. Scott's favourite?", She cheekily asks.Despite not wanting to, I blush and shake my head with a
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Three
"Okay... So, guess who my uncle is working for."Kevin snaps to attention, pausing his kiss on my palm. It's Friday morning and we're together in his office."Who?", he asks, his breath tickling my hand.Quickly, I yank to retrieve it, but he's latched on and shakes his head with a smirk. He runs a lazy finger over my palm to tickle it further.I struggle to close my hand as Kevin jams it open."Stop that!", I hiss, climbing off his lap to pull my hand away."You get back here.", He laughs, reaching for me."No.", I say, finally freeing my hand. I whip to him from a distance and hold a finger out, "You have to listen to me."He rolls his eyes and silences to listen."Okay, so. My uncle can't help himself, he's a questionable man... You know who else is questionable?", I ask, pausing for effect as I retrieve my laptop.At my pause, Kevin chuckles, "Who?""Mr. Menni.", I say with a big, dangerous smile creeping up my face. Kevin's face falls slightly, "Now, let me tell you. My uncle, wh
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty Two
I've got my high heels on, I've got my favourite leather bag, and I'm clacking into Beetle Ports Co early Wednesday morning.I've got my pass in hand, and I'm hoping it still works on the elevators.I skip the public line and stride into Kevin's private elevator, catching some glances as I do. I stare back until they drop their gazes. When the card scanner turns green, I know I'm in and start to shoot straight up to the top floor. It's been three and a half weeks since Kevin and I have even looked at each other and whether he wants to or not, I'm restarting the cycle. I must tell him what I've found. When I arrive at the top story, I strut down the hall to his front door and straighten up before I knock.He calls out for me to come in, obviously thinking I'm someone else. My eyes shut momentarily at the sound of his voice and my resolve falters. I hold my heart. He's in there... What am I doing-Go.I open the door and walk in without a word, and he doesn't lift his eyes off his paper
In Love With The CEO Chapter Twenty One
Mr. Menni is going down.... After I get Kevin to listen.I'm shielded by the door, not listening to him as he beckons me over like a siren."No. Listen.", I chuckle, pointing a firm finger at him. This is a new Monday and I'm going to start it correctly.He laughs and leans back on his arms. He's flexing."It's not working, sorry.", I flatly say with a click of my tongue, and I turn to my laptop as he laughs, "Okay, so let's discuss- ""I'm not discussing anything until you come over here.", Kevin purrs.I glare at him. My plan was to slide in the information slowly, eventually rounding around to my involvement with the Menni case.But I guess that's not working."Let me help with Mr. Menni.", I deadpan.Kevin's easy-going smile dissipates, and he holds my eye."Finally.", I sigh, taking a step closer to him now that he's on edge. It needed to be done, "Look,", I start, placing my computer in front of him, "These are Mr. Menni's associates.", I gesture to a list, and his eyes flick o
