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48: I Have Made Up My Mind To Do It

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-12-03 00:34:14

The entire weekend seems to be the worst phase of my work. I never expected it to be this hectic.

I would go to bed late, around 2 a.m., and wake up at 5 a.m. I barely eat because of this project, even though I had said that no work could make me do that.

I was trying to deliver it by Monday morning so I could free myself from the Zech Holdings project. However, I had already lost interest in what I was doing as the work had lost its main value. While trying to implement those unnecessary policies Zayn requested, it lost its original look and value.

I paused what I was doing and started to rethink my decision. The stress was much more than I expected.

I sighed in frustration and gazed at the ceiling of the apartment, which is where I was staying. I had been so devoted to this project that I couldn't even spend some time with my daughter through video calls or normal calls.

I couldn't even call her the day I intended, and when I finally did, the call didn't last—we had a brief conversa
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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    49: Worshipping My Portraits

    The drive from where I was staying to Zayn's residence was about seventy kilometers.I took a deep sigh as the driver halted in front of the compound, knowing that I was about to go and meet Zayn, whom I had sworn a few years ago not to have anything to do with for divorcing me for his fling.I alighted from the cab and paid the driver, then turned, facing the building."Been a while," I muttered, referring to the house. Immediately, all the memories I had about that house hit me like a hurricane, and I tried to hold back my emotions.Without much delay, I walked up to the entry gate and knocked. About two minutes later, the security man walked out and opened the gate."Good evening, Ma'am. Please, are you Zora?" He questioned, and I nodded in affirmation.He was a new person, not the former security man we had then.Perhaps Zayn had already told him about me, as if he already knew that I'd one day find him."Please come in." The security man remarked, extending a warm smile."Thank y

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    50: His Bare Body Makes Me Wet

    Zayn let out a smile. "Well, I'm glad you could see that everything is still the way it was when you left. I made sure I did not change anything."I chuckled lightly. "I bet you know it's sickening hanging a picture of someone you've parted ways with everywhere in your sitting room. I think you need to see a doctor," I said, thinking it would provoke him, but he made fun of it."No worries, doctors won't even be able to cure the syndrome I'm suffering from. You're the only one capable of doing that, and that is when you...""Enough. I don't know when I suddenly became a doctor," I said with a sigh, passing my hand across my face, as I felt intimidated by his dominating aura. Pretending I was removing something from my face."Are we going to stand up discussing? Why not take a seat, dear?" He said, gesturing towards a chair in the sitting room. I went and got seated."How about I get you something to drink? At least to calm the stress you experienced, driving all the way from your apar

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    51: Grabbing My Breast

    "But why the sudden imposition of conditions? I'm the one who is supposed to be doing that because you want a favor from me. You want to make your company proud and bring in bigger contracts for them.""You want to get the money involved in this project so you could provide what your daughter deserves, as you had earlier said. You want to...""Enough, Zayn. You're the one I'm doing a favor for because you have been clinging and disturbing me even when this project hasn't started. You want me so bad, don't you?" I asked him, giving him a seductive look, capable of making him lose his senses and do everything I demanded."Are you going to have me walk away without fulfilling your all-day wish, which is to have a taste of my lips once more?" I added, waiting for his reaction.I could see from his face that he's already drowned in my words. His eyes went from my eyes down to my mouth, and it stopped. I could tell he is lost in imagination. Perhaps, imagining his lips locked with mine and

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    52: Can't Believe It Happened

    ZAYN—I stood there watching Zora as she left the compound with my mouth open. I felt really bad. It was as if I was watching a precious treasure vanishing in front of me.My eyes didn't depart from her until she was out of sight, and I felt empty. I staggered and slumped on the couch, exhaling a deep sigh. Mad frenzy engulfing my mind."Fuck. I can't believe this was reality," I said inwardly, licking my lips so I could feel her taste once more on my lips.I hadn't imagined the kiss would go that way because of Zora's body reaction at first and the imposition she brought up. Never did I think she could respond to the kiss, talk more, or caress my body.I chuckled with satisfaction. "She still loves me. I can say that boldly that she loves me from the way she kissed me back and even allowed me to fumble her breast. She's just playing hard to get." I said in my thoughts, confident about it."Shit!" I exclaimed, feeling like cursing the person who was calling her during the beautiful mo

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    53: Gossip

    "Of course, it did. Trust me," I remarked, my head swelling up with pride."Bad guy. You really enjoyed yourself because she is now the epitome of beauty, and her body has set perfectly the type you want it. Figure eight."I was smiling as he was blabbing all that. Blake's wife always sees him as an innocent, God-fearing guy. Only if she knew how corrupt his mind is. Mind you, I'm not insinuating that he cheats on her."So after all that, she fell for you. Letting you hit. Ladies indeed do follow their emotions and don't have a mind of their own," he remarked, sounding a bit disappointed in Zora."Well, we never did that. Although we could have, it's just that something erupted.""So what's all the excitement for then? Why did she visit? What did you end up benefiting from her visit?" Blake was laughing."We just had a kiss. But trust me, it's worth it.""Really? What then stopped you from having your way since it's worth it?" He asked, his tone a mix of surprise and curiosity.I sigh

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    54: Face-Slapping

    PAIGE— "I don't want this particular designer outfit. It's outdated. Let me see the other one over there," I said to the sales personnel in the clothing store. I had come here with my new catch—my influential boyfriend, Stormzy, to purchase some outfits for the grand tour date I'll be going on with him in Paris. Stormzy is one of the city's hot boys. He's loved by many ladies, and they're willing to do anything to have him. However, I was shocked the day he approached me and told me he had interest in me. I felt I was daydreaming until he took the game to the next level. Stormzy told me he's a hundred percent single and that he's ready to live the rest of his life with me because I'm the woman meant for him. I never told him I'm married because I thought he might lose interest in me if that happens. However, when the rumors reached the people of Southampton City, a man approached Stormzy without Zayn's notice, and he told Stormzy that I'm a married lady. He even showed him my dat

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    55: Is She Working Here?

    PAIGE —"Oh my God. Do you know who that is?" She asked, her mouth wide open in shock, leaving me confused and curious."Didn't I hear her referred her as Miss Zora?" I thought, confused."Is- - isn't she Zora?" I managed to ask the lady, stuttering."Absolutely. You even know her," the lady remarked excitedly, clearly stunned."Why are you berating her then as if she's an average class lady?""Excuse me, Lisa, what's going on here?" She asked the sales lady.At this point, she was already so close to us. I'm sure it's her because that's her voice.Damn, she looks so classic."I'm sorry, Ma. It seems this lady mistook you for someone else," the sales lady apologized, bowing in courtesy.I swallowed hard, trying to get the whole thing."I couldn't believe my sight. Is this a sort of daydreaming or what?" I questioned myself in my thoughts."Babe, what's happening? Do you know her?" Stormzy asked, looking all lost."Of course, I do. I know her very well," I said in a very low tone, movi

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  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    56: Dreams Becoming Reality

    ZORA—I was smiling inside of me as I watched my men drag the living hell out of Paige and her boyfriend.I had purchased this clothing store not long ago. I purchased it yesterday after noticing it was up for sale from an online market store.It was put up for sale because the owner got into trouble.It was said that the owner and her husband are about to divorce, and as expected, they will have to share their properties. However, the husband isn't really financially buoyant, so they're going to share the lady's wealth because she acquired it during the marriage.To avoid this, the lady decided to sell off the clothing store and changed the names of some of her businesses to her mother's name.That was how I became a business owner in Southampton city. Not just a business, but a large, well-known business in Southampton City.So today I came to see how things are going and decided to get some outfits for myself. The sales rep, knowing that I'm the new owner, thought it's best she tak

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    ZORA —"What happened? She looks so sad. Is she facing a problem?" I heard Zayn's voice question from behind, and my heart sank.I hope he hadn't been eavesdropping on our conversation.I tilted my head and saw him leaning on the wall, staring at us with his hands folded across his chest. From his facial expression, I could tell he had been there for a while listening to us."Um," I tucked my hair behind my ear as I was at a loss for words."Yeah, she's okay, Zayn. Nothing was wrong," I said, using the corner of my eyes to send a warning glance at Daisy so she wouldn't interfere."But I overheard you scolding her; tell me, what is the matter?" He pressed on, looking concerned."I'll tell you later." With this, I grabbed Zora and walked past him, brushing past his body as he refused to move out of the way for us.About two hours later, Daisy had already eaten, and she was with her great-grandma in the downstairs sitting room while I isolated myself in the room, regulating my thoughts.

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    92: Daddy—Jason Is Better, I Miss Him

    ZORA —I woke up the next morning and went straight to the window to clear my mind.I felt like I started the day on a bad note as I didn't even bother with my morning routine or check on Zayn, who I had slept next to on the same bed.At the window, I grimaced as I thought about Jason. "He must be regretting ever helping me," I sighed, turning to glance at Zayn to make sure he didn't hear me grumbling."I've created a monster that some innocent woman will have to deal with," I lamented, knowing that I've shattered his trust in women. He might now view all women in the same light because of my foolishness.I remembered how it all began. "I should have listened to him when he warned me about the project Zech Holdings Ltd. called me for."I sighed helplessly, guilt weighing heavily on my mind. If I hadn't come to this city in the first place, Zayn wouldn't have had the chance to start clinging to me and pressuring me for a second chance, which I'm slowly starting to consider.I swallowed

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    91: I Lied To Her

    ZAYN —We were all gathered at the dining table during the celebration, but I could see a discomfort on Zora's face. She was clearly scared because of Paige's presence. Not really because she might harm her or anything related to that but because she doesn't want to get into a heated talk with her.I was seething with rage because I never expected Paige to be here and ruin my happiness. The fact that my grandmother had invited her infuriated me even more. Why would she do that?"Zayn, I know you're upset that your grandmother invited Paige, but don't be mad at her. She must have had her reasons," Zora whispered to me.She was worried that things might escalate if tempers flared up."What reason could possibly justify ruining my happiness?" I grumbled, clenching my fists and shooting Paige a look of irritation."I know she was wrong, but please try to control your temper. Don't do anything foolish. If not for anyone else, do it for our daughter. She's too young to witness her daddy get

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    90: It Was A Blast

    ZORA—The dinner party turned out to be quite different from what I had anticipated.The house was bustling with Felicia's friends, relatives, some of Zayn's staff members, and other unfamiliar faces. It had been five years since I had last seen many of them, so I struggled to recall everyone. Over the years, new friendships must have formed within the family circle.The sitting room was lavishly decorated, and the spread of food looked inviting. Felicia had gone all out, even bringing in musicians to add to the festive atmosphere. It was evident that she had put a lot of effort into planning the event. I was surprised that so many of the invitees had managed to attend on such short notice.The room was abuzz with conversations and laughter, and some people who recognized me came over to catch up."Zora, it's been almost six years since we last saw you! Are you back for good? We've missed you around here," Catherine, one of Felicia's friends, exclaimed, drawing attention to me. I hesi

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    89: Are You In Southampton City?

    ZORA—"Hello Zora, are you in Southampton?" Daisy asked me as soon as I answered her call, making me gasp in shock.Gosh. How did she find out?I sighed, running my hand through my hair as I thought of what to say. For her to phrase the question this way means that someone had told her, so there's no need lying to her."Um... Yes. How did you know?" I responded, stammering.I never thought of telling Daisy about this because I knew she would be mad at me, but it seems that the truth has been revealed."Why would you do that? Zora, it seems like you don't love yourself and your little child, huh?" said Daisy from her end, bringing me back from my reverie of thoughts."Uhm, Daisy, calm down. Everything I'm doing, I do for a purpose.""Purpose?" She countered, letting out a deadpan laugh."What purpose is there in going back to someone who doesn't have your best interest at heart? I can see you've been ensnared by a spell because you can't be doing this with clear eyes," she scolded, her

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    88: Good Moment

    ZORA—"Grandma is right, Zora. The greatest gift is having you and Daisy back in our lives, and that's what she's talking about," Zayn chimed in, making me sigh in frustration.Why are they making the situation more complicated?Somehow, that statement made me emotional even though I wasn't comfortable with it."Let's go in, please. I'm sorry that I kept you guys outside for so long," Felicia remarked. She held Daisy's hand, leading us inside.Zayn's grandmother and Daisy were deep in conversation as we walked inside, as if they had known each other for a long time, while I swallowed a lump of satisfaction as I watched them."This place is still the way it was," I commented, trying to start a conversation between me and Zayn."Yeah. I know you would be amazed. My grandma likes keeping things the same but never fails to maintain them," said Zayn, joining me in admiring the environment."My sister would be happy to see you. I'm glad she visited," Felicia remarked, turning her gaze towar

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    87: I Need No Other Gift Than You

    ZORA —"Grandma, guess who was with me in the car," Zayn exclaimed joyfully as he got out of the car and walked up to the old lady to embrace her."Who else but your good-for-nothing wife, Paige? She finally came to visit. Hope I'm safe for her visit today," the old lady remarked solemnly."Hell no, Grandma. You know I told you I'd surprise you one day, and that day has finally arrived," he said with a smile, turning to the car where we were waiting. He had instructed us not to get out until he gave the signal and even ordered his security man not to let us disobey his order.I could see him signal his chauffeur, who quickly opened the back door for us to exit.Daisy was the first to step out and went to her dad."Zayn, is she..." She stammered, her words barely audible."You never told me she's the girl you had out of wedlock," Mrs. Felicia commented, disappointment evident in her blue eyes.Zayn chuckled, trying not to laugh too hard to avoid embarrassing the old woman."Daddy, is s

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    86: Flew To Southampton City

    ZORA—"Hurry up. Pack your bag and Daisy's too; we're leaving for Southampton City for the Christmas holiday," he said to me, catching me off guard.My heart sank upon hearing that. "Southampton City? Christmas holiday?" I asked, my forehead creased."Come on, Zayn. I already told you I have an appointment with my boyfriend, so why are you trying to create issues?" I was annoyed, wishing he hadn't shown up."Really? So if I hadn't told you, you wouldn't have known how much you hurt him? You would have the nerve to visit him after what happened here recently?" He questioned me, his words cutting through me like ice, making me realize the mess I had gotten myself into."I really don't like how you treated him, Zayn. He doesn't deserve this.""I know, but I have to stand up for my rights, Zora. You're my wife, and I'm not going to share you with anyone," Zayn replied, his tone serious."Wife?" I rebuked him, my forehead creased as I stared at him disdainfully, not caring that Daisy was p

  • MR. CEO, ON YOUR KNEES    85: Why Didn't You Tell Me Before Visiting?

    "J… Jason," I heard Zora whisper in astonishment. Her jaw dropped. Clearly, from her facial expression, one could tell she never expected Jason to appear out of nowhere and catch us during the moment.She looked at me suspiciously before returning her gaze to Jason. Perhaps she thought for a moment if I planned this together with Jason."I'm sorry, Jason, but there's nothing to worry about regarding Zayn's presence. He... he just visited to s...""I need no explanation, Zora. I'm not a kid to be explaining a scene," Jason cut her short, the anger in his eyes intensified as his teeth clenched."Daddy!" Daisy exclaimed, running to Jason and hugging him tightly."How are you, my princess?" Jason asked, trying so hard to mask the pain in his voice."Daddy, meet Daddy Zayn. He's a good man," Daisy added, pointing her finger towards me.Innocent Daisy, she obviously thought she was doing the right thing unbeknownst to her that she's adding salt to an injury."Jason, why didn't you call me

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